Breaking: Ibadan Newest Indigenous Radio Station, Lagelu 96.3FM To Hit Airwaves In October

The clock is ticking as Lagelu 96.3FM, the first original indigenous radio station in Ibadan, is set to begin transmission!

A station conceived and strategically positioned to finally fill the vacuum of real indigenous broadcasting in Oyo state.

The patriarch of the Ibadan media terrain: High Chief Adebayo Akande once again is ready to bless his beloved Ibadan with a first class 21st century listener friendly indigenous radio station Ibadan ki ni soo?

According to reports we exclusively gathered, this new project had been on the move quietly, while the management recruited the best voices across the nation.

We also scooped that world renowned media consultants spent weeks designing programmes that will meet the need of this time.

Even though, the top management of Lagelu 96.3FM chose to keep things under wraps. The truth is, there is no hiding place for the golden fish.

No wonder other stations, already caught in the Lagelu fever, inadvertently heralded it`s coming.

Lagelu 96.3FM in no time will unleash some of the best OAPS across the country including Ibadan, to the delight of the people who now eagerly await the real ‘Oga at the top’.

Already, #Lagelu 96.3 FM is trending beyond belief across various social media platform within and outside Oyo state.

While the management is trying not to divulge too much info, our understanding is that, the content will be significantly different from the norm in Ibadan or anywhere·

The OAPS recruited are putting final touches to their programmes. Expectedly, Lagelu 96.3 FM will broadcast both in Yoruba and pidgin.

Fingers crossed, this one is about to be a clear departure from the rest. Connect Lagelu 96.3FM on social media, Twitter @lagelufm963,  Instagram – lagelufm963, Facebook – Lagelu Fm 96.3

It's Official: Dr Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan Becomes Patron of Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards

 Dr Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan Becomes Patron of Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards Nigerian  To read,click Broadcasters Merit Awards || By Reality Entertainment

               ..........6^th
edition to hold in January 23^rd 2016.

With the demise of Ambassador
Segun Olusola, the Grand Patron of Nigerian
Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA), The
Reality Entertainment, organisers of the yearly event which is in its sixth
edition, is striving hard to fill the vacuum left by the highly respected culture aficionado,
broadcaster, patron of the arts and diplomats, who died on Thursday June 21,
2012. 

Search for credible persons suitable for the position has been concluded
and as a result,  Alhaji (Dr)
Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan has been announced as the new Patron of the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards. 

Dr. Ahmed Tijjani
Ramalan, the Executive Chairman, ATAR COMMUNICATION Nigeria Limited, needs
little or no introduction to those who are conversant with Kaduna broadcasting
industry. Aside being the owner of Liberty Radio, Tashar Yanci 91.7 FM and
Liberty TV, the upwardly mobile radio and TV stations in Kaduna, the Business
Admin Graduate of American University of Richmond, London, has written his
names in gold foroutstanding contributions to the growth of quality
broadcasting in the Northern part of Nigeria, hence his Lifetime Achievement
award at the last year’s edition of NBMA.

Dr. Ramalan, the former honourable executive at Kaduna Ministry of
Information and Home Affairs, is the current Chairman of the Northern
Broadcasters Owners Association (NBOA). A Fellow Chartered Institute of
Logistic and Transport United Kingdom; (FCILT) Fellow Chartered Institute of
Shipping of Nigeria (FCIS) and Member Nautical Institute, United Kingdom (MNI).

He is also a Fellow Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria
(APCON), as well as the Pioneer Executive Chairman of Joint Maritime
Industrial Council (JOMALIC).  He was the Pioneer Chairman of the Nigerian
Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).

Dr. Ramalan is a great philanthropist and an astute businessman whose
passion for broadcasting has launched in the league of highly revered radio and
TV station owners.

Speaking on his new role as the Patron of the Nigerian Broadcasters
Merit Awards, he said, “I find it a
rather unique privilege to have been approached to be patron of the
Broadcasting Merit Awards in the aftermath of the "larger than
life" image and enormous impact of the inimitable, highly
revered former Grand patron, the immense Ambassador Segun Olusola.
May his soul continue to rest in peace.  It is indeed a challenge I look
forward to, if only to attempt to match what the mercurial icon of the
Arts and Media had done. I can only hope to contribute my quota to uphold and
further uplift the standard set so far,” Dr. Ramalan said.

It would be recalled that a seasoned broadcaster, Femi Sowoolu was announced by the
organization in 2013 as NBMA’s first patron.  

However, this year’s edition of the prestigious award NBMA is now
scheduled for Saturday January 23^rd, 2016.   

At Last: ONTV Now ON DStv, GOtv!

ONTV MAX, the popular free-to-air (FTA) television station in Lagos, is  set to be launched one DStv and GOtv platforms, MultiChoice Nigeria has confirmed!

Starting from Thursday, 11 June 2015, ONTV MAX will be available to Premium, Compact Plus, Compact, Family and Access subscribers on DStv channel 257 and to GOtv Plus subscribers on channel 96.

The launch of ONTV MAX brings to seven the number of Nigeria’s FTA channels on DStv and GOtv. Other FTA stations on DStv and GOtv include; NTA I, Channels TV, Africa Independent Television (AIT), SilverBird Television, Lagos Television and Murhi International Television (MiTV).

ONTV MAX will deliver real time local and international news; the latest in music videos, fashion, lifestyle, sports, children’s edutainment plus blockbuster Hollywood and Nollywood movies. The channel also features an exciting range of dramas, series, and Telenovelas that include Bella’s Place, Disclosure, Housemates, Spider, Freezing Points, Plus 234, Higher Learning, Footprint, Saints, The Interns and many more.

The Managing Director of MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe, welcomed the addition of another FTA channel on the DStv and GOtv platforms which he believes both play a pivotal role in showcasing the FTA channels’ rich content to the rest of Africa. “We are deeply committed to Africa and support the growth of original African programming. The collaboration with ONTV MAX will complement and expand our range of quality local content on our platforms,” he remarked.

The Chief Executive Officer of ONTVMAX, Tajudeen Adepetu, reaffirms ONTV’s commitment to providing quality content which will meet the various entertainment needs of many Nigerians.

 “Our focus and drive is to provide excellent entertainment to Nigerians with the best of quality programming and shows’ ranging from Movies, music, fashion, sports, reality and the best the market has to offer. ONTV Max will provide 100% entertainment to the teeming audience and fans around Nigeria,” Adepetu concluded.

Breaking: Nigerian Broadcasters’ Nite: DJ Humility, Oge Ogwo, Murphy Ijemba Take Front Seats

After having successful hosted a couple of editions in Ibadan, Abuja and Kaduna, the much-talked about Nigerian Broadcasters’ Nite (NBN) is back in Lagos.

It would be recalled that the ‘train’ of the monthly event solely designed to further celebrate broadcasters, On-Air Personalities, TV and Radio stations, left Lagos in 2013 for Ibadan, Abuja and Kaduna in 2014.

However, come Saturday May 30th, 2015, it will be the turn of Rhythm 93.7 FM’s DJ Humility and  Brila FM’s ace presenters,Ogechukwukanma Ogwo and Murphy Ijemba, to be celebrated at the Nigerian Broadcasters’ Nite, holding at  the new Vapours Nite Club; the celebrity hangout, situated at 879,Samuel Manuwa street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

It may interest you to know that the dynamic duo of Ogechukwukanma Ogwo and Murphy Ijemba emerged Most Popular Radio Sportscasters at the prestigious Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) that was held in 2012 and 2013 respectively, while DJ Humility of Rhythm 93.7FM, was crowned ‘Best In-House DJ’ in Nigeria during the 2011 maiden edition.

 It’s no doubt that DJ Humility, Ogey and Murphy are currently on top of their games.

Ogechukwukanma Ogwo has nothing to prove to anyone as far as secular and sports’ broadcasting is concerned, having been on top of it for more than 12 years. Enchanting natural characteristics such as great voice and playful personality coupled with her mastery of sports issues and penchant for meaningful analysis, she is no doubt a great sports presenter.

She started off with ‘Straight from the Heart’ on RayPower FM in April 2002 and then became a presenter anchoring the ‘Top 10 Countdown Show’ and ‘Rock Radio’. In August, 2003, she auditioned for, and got a job with Brila 98.9 FM.

Ogey as she’s fondly called,  rose to the ranks of starting off hosting ‘Whistles Of The Night’, ‘The Afternoon Blazing Drive’, ‘Top 8 Countdown’, ‘The Sunday Morning Show’ and ‘The Super Morning show’. As she carved a niche for herself with entertainment programme, Ogey has hosted top celebrities like Tuface, DBanj, Don Jazzy (All then- Mo Hits acts), Paul Adefarasin, Rev Anslem Madubuko, Ali baba, Mike Ezuruonye, Rita Dominic, Olamide, Kenny & D1, Omawunmi among others.

Having explored the beauty of entertainment through and through, she however started yearning for a more challenging side of broadcasting. She then plunged into sports broadcasting and currently hosts ‘The afternoon show’from 12noon-4pm, ‘The Lunch Hour Sports Cruise’, 1pm-2pm Mondays - Fridays and ‘Saturday Breakfast Show’,6am-12noon. She has hosted sports celebrities like Obafemi Martins, John Fashanu, Taiye Taiwo, Abedi Pele among countless others.

For DJ Humility, the turntable majesty-born, Benedict Afagwu hugged the spotlight when he won the Benson & Hedges DJ Championship in the early 2000.  Since then, Rhythm FM’s famous in-house DJ has maintained a steady rise and rise in fame and fortune. DJ Humility has not only performed in some of the biggest shows held both at home and abroad, he has successfully staged personal shows i.e. the yearly DJ Classics. He has rocked clubs, parties and some of his singles has earned him more respect in the music scene.

On his part, Murphy Ijemba does not live in anybody’s world; he creates his own- mannerisms, attitude, beliefs, dress sense and the man who calls himself Radio Paparazzi does not conform to the norms. Creative and expressive, Murphy’s outlandish characteristics are visible in his presentations on radio, applied so positively listeners that can’t help craving for more.

Murphy’s style on radio can be described as a combination of passion and energy which produces a sporting orgasm.

Now that the stage is set, there is no doubt as to what to expect when these amazing OAPs emerge for the Night. Aside DJ Humility’s special performance for the night, DJ Obi and DJ Debby will raise the roof with their scintillating mixes on turntable.

The Nigerian Broadcaster’s Nite is powered by The Reality Entertainment in association with Vapors  Nite Club. Red carpet is slated for 9pm with special performances from rising and shining music stars. The event will be anchored by humour merchants, De-Don and MC Lin Chung.

Nigerian US Based Singer, Chivibes drops ‘Your Smile’

CHIVIBES is a Nigerian singer, song writer, drummer and keyboardist based in Houston, Texas this make it safe to say he is a musician with deep knowledge about music with an ability to perform with a live Band.

Like every growing child, his love for music started at age nine, with a flair for Reggae, Jazz, R&B and African high-Life music, especially Nigerian, Ghana and Congolese music.

In recent times, his music has a lot influence from the likes of John Legend, R-Kelly, Boys II men, Lucky Dube, Bob – Marley Chief Osita Osadebe and Bright Chimezie.

It may interest you to know that after several years spent grooming himself underground, “CHIVIBES” makes it official as he takes his music career professionally with a formal introduction to the music industry as he debuts his first single titled “Your Smile” .The song that hit the airwaves a couple of days ago, May 4 to be precise, is been released by Son of the Soil Entertainment .

MultiChoice Africa Condemns Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa

This is a trying period for foreigners living in South Africa as killings of people from other countries has continue to generate heavy reaction and discussion globally.

However, Multichoice Africa owners of DSTV and Gotv, the popular pay channel providers have issued a communiqué to condemn the act otherwise known as Xenophobic.

The statement reads:  

MultiChoice Africa is appalled by the acts of violence being perpetrated against our fellow brothers and sisters in South Africa and strongly condemns these acts.   As a multi-cultural African organisation we respect and embrace diversity, and all the different traditions and religions across the continent.  This is demonstrated through by our multinational staff complement, rich African programming and channels on both our DStv and GOtv platforms.

MultiChoice Africa advocates equality and freedom for all and condemns such acts as we believe Africa’s potential can be achieved through unity and peace. Our condolences go to the families and friends of those who have been affected or lost their lives in these unforgiveable acts of violence.

Ends

THE OBJECT OF MY WORSHIP- Charly Boy Opens Up

No, I no dey suck human blood, I no be general overseer for illuminati, I no dey Ogboni or for cult, e don doooooooo. You People no go kill me with laugh for Naija. The way eyes dey red now, you go think say Apollo catch dem.  Many guys dey write me say dem wan join illuminati, Cheai, there is Godoooo.
I dey sure say the church buildings wey dey Nigeria pass our population. So called men of god  wey dey town don dey assume the proportion of China. All looking for their next Mugu. Una no see me joor.

I have been queried a lot about my faith these days. Do I believe in God? Do I believe in Jesus? Do I pray and to who or what? I guess for many, they probably cannot wrap their minds around my spirituality. Am sure some people even think say I be native doctor as na only me dey take siesta inside coffin when I never die. No vex, na my life and I dey rock-am anyhow, no homo. Some people dey form good Christians because dem wan go heaven, me I just dey denge dey pose because am living my own small heaven right here on this earth for this Nigeria. I no wan wait till I die. Even some of my Muslim brothers wey wan fast track dem own dey even do suicide  bombing. Na only Naija Christains wey dey fear death yet dem all wan go heaven. Haba.

Most  Nigerians who have heavily invested in their Christianity believe that the concept of any other faith should be considered false. So how do I start to speak to narrow-minded Christians to understand that Buddhism is a wholesome practice for everyone, even the Christians themselves?
Take some time out and research, go to google, you will for sure see so many books on the topic, where Buddhism and Christianity agree in philosophy; in fact, with some of the key factors of most world religions. Also, the best of the Bible and Buddhism both converge on the areas of ethics, kindness, giving, and love.
Too many practitioners of all faiths focus on the rewards at the end of our journey, when the rewards and purpose are the journey itself according to the teaching of Buddha.

While I may not be a religious person, I believe in Jesus/Christianity, I do not deny it.  While I do not believe in the afterlife as Christians do, if those who follow it embody the qualities of Jesus in the here and now, then I embrace their practice as successful and good. While Buddhism is a faith of self-realization in the practice of here and now. Christianity is a practice for the afterlife of God’s revelation.

No matter how my Naija Christian brothers dey see God, my own way different. I see our Creator as one that does not interfere with the world in which we live, but only touches the heart of man to let him know He (God) is there. It is up to man to make his volitional choices using his free will, and making his own happiness.
The story of Job tells of the story of a faithful man who is beset by all sorts of misfortune, but he “chooses” to keep his faith. While Jesus performed miracles and taught His Gospel, He always presented His parables as tools/models for His followers to make their own choices towards happiness.

Buddha does the same as Jesus, but without the need to exclude the idea of other faiths. The Buddha said for us to always question, practice and see the truth by the fruits of our efforts. If a Christian can grow and develop his faith by adding the tools of the Buddha, then I see it as a damn good thing. I don find my direction to heaven, make you find ya own abegi

BEHOLD! Winners at Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) 2014

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Elajoe, Lolo1 and Omalicha to host Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards 2014

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No MORE, No LESS! Here Is Authentic List Of Nominees For NBMA 2014

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MORE, No LESS! Here Is Authentic List Of Nominees For NBMA 2014. Just click on Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards || By Reality Entertainment

Updated: Categories for nomination at Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards 2014

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I Did Not Snatch Microphone From Gov. Rochas- Charly Boy

It’s no longer news that Charly Boy a.k.a Area FADA denied Rochas Okorocha, the Imo State Governor from making any speech at the funeral mass of his late father, Justice Oputa.

However, it may interest you that Charly Boy has issued a public statement on the reported rancour between him and Gov. Rochas.

Below is the excerpt from Charly Boy’s press statement  

This is to register my utmost pleasure and appreciation to all Nigerians for the remarkable show of love to me and my family in giving my father, Hon. Justice Chukwudifu Akunne Oputa, a most befitting burial.
I am very happy and indeed, very grateful to all.

My special gratitude goes to the Federal Government and President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Imo State Government and Governor Rochas Okorocha, Rivers State Government and Governor Rotimi Amaechi, for their immeasurable support and participation.

May I use this medium to clear the air concerning news making the rounds. There is no ill feeling between me and His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha (SAM). I did not snatch microphone from him, no such thing happened at all.

I do not put out as portrayed by these news reports; I believe I am a very cultured individual, not one to rubbish a good gesture.

Once again, thank you all Nigerians.




Signed:

Charles Emeka Oputa (CharlyBoy)
Areafada.

Breaking: Splash FM’s Edmund Obilo Alleged Sack, Ronke Giwa clears the air!

Splash FM’s Edmund Obilo Alleged
Sack, Ronke Giwa clears the air! click on Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards || By Reality Entertainment

In Pictures: NBMA’s Courtesy Visit to Liberty Radio, KSMC, Raypower and NTA Kaduna

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Behold: Final Programme Of Events for Rtd. Justice Oputa

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Liberty Radio Stole The Show As Nigerian Broadcasters Nite Unites ‘All’ in Kaduna

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20 Million Naira Palaver: Who Will Tell Governor Rochas That Justice Oputa’s Burial Not For Sale?

Above is one of the questions on the lips of many fans and loyalists of the Oputa family, led by showbiz maverick, Charles Oputa a.k.a Charly Boy.

To some, Governor Rochas’s led government of Imo state might sound gullible in its bid to make a mountain out of a molehill over the 20 million naira ‘dash’ to the Oputa family, but to many of us it’s both a shame and a slap on all the indigenes of Imo state. I burst into laughter when I read a caption that went: ‘Charly Boy ‘Shuts Out’ Imo Govt From Father’s Funeral After Receiving N20 Million From Governor. Indeed, rather ridiculous! Does that imply that Governor Rochas has bought the burial rites for Justice Oputa's funeral, with his contribution - best described as a widow’s mite? If Governor Rochas is now crying out to the public that he’s been left out of burial plans after the 20million naira gift, then, probably other anonymous good friends of Charly Boy who have contributed even triple that amount, should be yelling, 'Blue murder!'

Is 20 million naira enough to give the former Supreme Court of Nigeria judge, Chukwudifu Oputa, a befitting burial in his home town? How much is 20 million naira compared to the billions of naira being stolen under the nose of the self-acclaimed good governor Imo state never has had?  Ok wait a moment... if we were to quantify Justice Oputa’s worth, how much do you think the acclaimed Socrates of the Nigerian Judiciary was worth in his life time, and even in death? A mere 20 million naira? We would want to proffer that Governor Rochas must've been misinformed that Justice Oputa died in penury, or that probably Charly Boy, the eldest son who has single handedly executed several multimillion naira projects that have gotten him where he is today, cannot afford to give his father a befitting burial?

If Justice Oputa’s burial is not a family affair, Governor Rochas should present to the public what he or the state government did for Justice Oputa in his old age, to even ignore the tasking period while the elder statesman was struck by stroke.

Yes, Justice Oputa was born in Imo State, but he ended up serving the whole nation tirelessly - the reason the Federal government should accord him a national burial, and not the ‘local’ ceremony craved by Governor Rochas. I don’t even know if the Governor is aware that the late Justice Oputa had history with Rivers State; Port Harcourt, to be precise. What if the Oputa family decides to bury him in the Garden City irrespective of the norm? It has even been mentioned that the Lagos State government are in talks with the Oputa family for a heroic burial ceremony in Lagos!

Apart from the 20 million naira ‘dash’, there is nothing stops the Imo State Government of Rochas from organising a multi-day burial ceremony in the state, judging from the fact that Charly Boy himself is a great Nigerian, who doesn’t do things in small measures. All Nigerians and ChalyBoy’s loyal fans and friends know what to expect!

It’s quite disgusting that Governor Rochas would disclose in a press statement, signed by his Senior Special Assistant, SSA, on media, Mr. Sam Onwuemeodo that Charly Boy is politicising his father burial ceremony; stating further that the family presented a programme of events that did not measure up to the governor’s standards, and what Nigerians would expect. We take that as an insult to Charly Boy’s elite personality!

If Mr. Sam Onwuemeodo is not well read, he should make Google his friend in order to track the amazing records of Charly Boy when in organization and events planning. Someone should please ask Governor Rochas’s SSA on media to present his version of a programme of events befitting a Justice Oputa.  We should remind the public that the Oputa family denounced Governor Okorocha over a purported effort to fly the late Justice Oputa abroad for treatment - a gesture which had an obvious political undertone. The family will not allow the burial to be hijacked, through blackmail!

Apart from the fact that the Area FADA, as Charly Boy is fondly referred to, he is not a politician, neither was his late father. If Rochas wants to use Justice Oputa's death to 'shine,' he should do that with dignity and stop making a ridicule of himself in the press. Such intent could be likened to being ‘Pound foolish, Penny wise’. Governor Rochas can assist the Oputa family without beating drums about it, and, in as much as we appreciate his donation to the planned carnival-like celebration of life; Justice Oputa’s burial is not for sale!

KAZEEM POPOOLA ( 08023693639) @kazeempopoola 

Behold: Liberty Radio 91.7FM’s Hottest Presenters Rocking Kaduna

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Breaking: StarTimes makes TV more affordable, SLASHES price !

StarTimes, the only licensed Digital Terrestrial Television and multiple Award winners for best Digital Pay TV Provider in Nigeria is living to its Vision of providing every family with total entertainment.

In addition to her CHRISTMAS EXTRA GOODIES PROMO which started on the 18^th of November 2013, StarTimes with the interest of the Nigerian people and ensuring every home enjoys quality and affordable digital entertainment has decided to give ADDITIONAL EXTRA GOODIES by reducing the Price of its UNIQUE BOUQUET to N3, 000 (Three Thousand Naira) from its previous N4, 000 (Four Thousand Naira). The Price Slash and change starts from 1^st of December.

The yuletide season is all about sharing and togetherness and StarTimes is poised to make it even more fun for the whole family with its newly arranged bouquet. For the next three months (1^st December-28^th February 2014) both New subscriber and Existing Subscriber can enjoy Setanta Action (Extreme Sports), Star Series E1(Hollywood Series), Star Movies 1+2 (Hollywood Actions, Thriller, Sci-fi and Romance) and Bloomberg TV (International Financial News) all on CLASSIC BOUQUET. Nickelodeons, Fine Living Network (FLN), Viasat Nature+History have been moved to BASIC BOUQUET with TLC on Classic Bouquet.

 This Bouquet rearrangement is the brand's commitment to progressively enrich the content and make them available to its subscribers and further entrench itself as the preferred Pay Television service provider in Nigeria.

StarTimes in three years have revolutionized the pay TV industry with over 80 channels. StarTimes can boast of unbeatable quality channels that reflect over 40% local content that portrays the Nigerian culture and creative diversity in a positive and proper perspective.

We remain steadfast in giving our subscriber’s value for their commitment to StarTimes. All we can say is, Enjoy the best of unlimited entertainment, education, information, music and sports from StarTimes this Yuletide season. 

Breaking: Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards hotz up, as prizes are attached to few categories

It’s going to be a gathering of broadcasting heavy weights and society big-wigs as the highly anticipated fourth edition of the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA), gathers momentum! The yearly event, packaged by The Reality Entertainment is now scheduled for Sunday December 8, 2013, at the prestigious Necca House, Alausa Ikeja, Lagos.

Voting for the best choices among the deserving nominees for the competitive categories, is in process already. To join in, simply text NBMA (space) Code for the category (space) nominee’s name and send to 33680.

It may also interest you to know that former Lagos state governor and political juggernaut, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Rotimi Amaechi of River State have both been pencilled down for Special Recognition Awards.

Moreover, since NBMA will be rocking Lagos for the fourth time, both Tinubu and Amaechi would not only be recognised for their immense contributions to the development of the Nigerian broadcasting industry, they will be joined by Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola as the Special Guest of Honour.

Aside inducting broadcast legends, Deji Haastrup and Kunle Job into the NBMA’s Hall of Fame, Tony Ibegbuna will also be honoured with a Life Time Achievement Award, while Soni Irabor and the late Veronica Osawere will be recognized with Special Recognition Awards for their immeasurable contributions to the development of the Nigerian broadcast industry.

There are also competitive categories for reigning and upcoming On-Air Personalities, whose presence cannot be ignored on airwaves. In all, more than 35 categories to be contested for by the practising OAPs, not just in Lagos but from all across the federation.

Good news! Unlike previous editions, there are prizes like LCD TV's, Mobile TV gadgets and Decoders attached to a couple of plaques to be won by winners of some of the competitive categories of this year’s Nigerian Broadcasters Merit awards. This is been sponsored by StarTimes, the upwardly mobile pay digital TV channels provider.

Among the lined-up programmes that will add glitz and glamour to the event to be hosted by the dynamic trio of Shola Thompson, Halima Abubakar and Labi Olayori, includes a red carpet reception, live studio broadcast,   command performances from top rated music stars and humour merchants, as well as other side attractions.

The Nigerian Broadcasters Awards 2013 promises to be an evening to remember. You can't afford to miss it!