Nigerian Broadcasters Awards 2011 hots up!



Toolz (female presenter of the year 2010)



Sequel to the success of the Nigerian Broadcasters Awards (NBA), which maiden edition held last year Sunday October 31, 2010 at Tribeca, V/I, Lagos, AWW has been informed that there is a gear up for the second edition slated for October 30, 2011.

Speaking on the reason for the laudable initiative to recognise on-air personalities, Kenneth Uzoanya, the media coordinator of the event, which is being packaged by Reality One Entertainment, said, “It has been observed that the Nigerian entertainment industry has shown less concern in appreciating and celebrating broadcasters, on-air personalities(Radio and TV presenters), deejays and every one working behind the scene despite the fact that they are the ‘star makers’, and the only road to stardom for both movie and music stars.
“This is the reason Reality One Entertainment, the fast rising showbiz firm, came up with the initiative of changing this neglect with a conscious view of packaging a yearly award ceremony to celebrate on-air personalities.” According to Kenneth, this year’s edition of Nigerian Broadcasters Awards will be three-days of exciting moments. “On the first day (October 28, 2011), there is going to be a seminar where stakeholders, veterans and famous broadcasters will be invited to lecture and share their experiences with the younger ones. “On October 29, is being scheduled for a novelty football game between TV and radio personalities.
This is going to be a very exciting event as it will certainly attract the famous voices and faces on airwaves. The D-day for Nigerian Broadcasters Awards is Sunday October 30, when all those who the cap fits, will wear it. It is going to be a celebration night, as On-Air-Personalities, top radio and TV stations, and corporate firms that have contributed to the development of the Nigerian Electronic media, will be honoured.
“Aside honorary awards to the few selected broadcasters, post humus awards for the departed souls and induction of some of the veterans into ‘Hall of Fame’, there would also be award presentation in the competitive categories like Presenter of the Year Radio/ TV, Most Popular Programme of the Year TV/ Radio, TV/Radio Station of the Year Most Supportive Corporate Company For the Year, Commercial Advert of the Year, In-House DJ of the Year among others,” he revealed AWW also gathered that among the lined-up programmes to add glitz and glamour to the event are, red carpet reception, live studio broadcast, inspiration talk, command performances from top rated music stars and humour merchants, award presentation among others.