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ELOY Awards 2019 Winners

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5 years ago

November 27, 2019

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The annual 11th Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) awards was indeed an evening of glitz and glamour. The guests were gorgeously dressed in line with the theme “Modern Royalty”. The ELOY Awards took place at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday, November 24, 2019. The evening kicked off with an opening prayer led by Pastor Tonye Cole.

Following this was an introductory speech by the convener of the ELOY awards, Mrs. Tewa Onasanya. She gave a brief history of the ELOY Awards journey, the mission and vision of the ELOY Foundation, as well as the criteria for nomination selection.

A representative of the Ministry of Tourism, Mrs. Yetunde Simpson, gave a congratulatory speech to the ELOY team as she expressed her joy as a proud mentor who has always been a part of the dream.

Ms. Grace Egbagbe who was the keynote speaker delivered a speech on the importance of women empowerment and gender equality in the society. She further buttressed the fact that the women empowerment cause is something to uphold at all times.

There were performances by music artiste GEE4 and the Lagos Cheerleaders who wowed the audience with an electrifying performance. A major sponsor at this year’s event, Lush Hair presented a hair show, showcasing their brand products in various styles.

The most anticipated time of the evening was the announcement of the winner of the 1 million Naira business grant from The ELOY Foundation. Etimbuk Imuk, who won the grant expressed her profound gratitude and promised to utilize the grant properly.

Here’s a full list of all winners at the 2019 ELOY Awards.

ELOY Award for Agriculture

Oyinye Okereke (The Fit Farmer), Landra Farms

Young Entrepreneur

Florence Chikezie, ReDahlia Entrepreneurs NG

ELOY Award for Digital Media Entrepreneur

Uche pedro, Bella Naija

On Air Personality of the Year

Datwarrigirl (Tomama), Naija FM

Actress of the year in association with FSDH Asset Management

Adesua Etomi-Wellington- SET UP

TV Personality of the year

Nancy Isime, HIP TV

ELOY Award for Humanitarian Services

Tola Makinde – MoRainbow Foundation

ELOY Award for Beauty Entrepreneur

Julia Onamusi, Jules Lifestyle

ELOY Award for Corporate Social Responsibility

Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu, Tony Elumelu Foundation

ELOY Award for Fashion Entrepreneur

Obis Oragwu, Wardrobe Merchant

ELOY award for Social Entrepreneur in association with FIRS

Chisom Ogbummuo, The Conversation Cafe

ELOY Award for Influence

Cynthia Nwadiora Cee-C

ELOY Award for Hairstylist sponsored by LUSH HAIR

Kemi Lewis, KLS NATURAL BEAUTY BAR

ELOY Award for ICT/Technology

Adeola ShasanyaAfro tech girls

ELOY Award for Entrepreneur in association with FIRS

Ebele Udoh, Brandbox Africa

Recognition

ELOY Foundation award for Enterprise – winner of the N1m ELOY Foundation Business Grant

Etimbuk Imuk Eti Farms Global

Recognition Awards for Woman in Medicine

Bukky George, HealthPlus

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Denzel Washington Opens Up About 15-Year Battle With Alcohol

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November 21, 2024

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Hollywood icon Denzel Washington recently disclosed his past struggles with alcohol during an interview with Esquire.

The two-time Academy Award winner candidly shared a fifteen-year pattern of wine consumption. What began as a casual habit gradually escalated into a regular occurrence.

He began, “Wine is very tricky. It’s very slow. It ain’t like, boom, all of a sudden,” he elaborated, recalling how a wine cellar he constructed in 1999 within his home became a place for self-indulgence.

The actor added,

“And part of it was we built this big house in 1999 with a ten-thousand-bottle wine cellar, and I learned to drink the best. So I’m gonna drink my ’61s and my ’82s and whatever we had. Wine was my thing, and now I was popping $4,000 bottles just because that’s what was left. And then later in those years I’d call Gil Turner’s Fine Wines & Spirits on Sunset Boulevard and say, Send me two bottles, the best of this or that.”

Washington also delved into his past, acknowledging his youthful experimentation with drugs. However, he emphasized that he never developed an addiction to substances such as heroin or cocaine.

He continued,

“I’m sure at first it was easy because I was younger. Two months off and let’s go. But drinking was a fifteen-year pattern. And truth be told, it didn’t start in ’99. It started earlier.”

A decade ago, as Washington neared his 60th birthday, a turning point arrived. He made the resolute decision to abstain from alcohol completely.

“I’ve done a lot of damage to the body. We’ll see. I’ve been clean. Be ten years this December. I stopped at sixty and I haven’t had a thimble’s worth since. Things are opening up for me now—like being seventy. It’s real. And it’s okay. This is the last chapter—if I get another thirty, what do I want to do? My mother made it to ninety-seven,” said Washington.

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It Hurts – Don Jazzy On Not Having A Partner

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November 19, 2024

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Renowned music executive and record label boss, Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, recently expressed disappointment over his current relationship status.

On Monday, he took to Instagram to share his desire to participate in the popular “suspect challenge.” This social media trend involves couples playfully teasing each other. However, the 41-year-old entrepreneur lamented that he couldn’t join in the fun due to his single status.

“Suspect wants to do suspect challenge but no suspect partner,” he wrote. In the accompanying caption, the music executive lamented that “it hurts.”

This isn’t the first time Don Jazzy has publicly discussed his relationship status. In 2021, he revealed that he married Michelle Jackson, a UK-based writer and model, at the age of 20. Unfortunately, their marriage ended in divorce after two years.

“I fucked it up cos I was giving all my time to my music. Music became a priority instead of my family. We got divorced when I was 22 and it hurt,” he said.

Earlier this year, Don Jazzy explained that he has not remarried as he is currently focused on personal growth and self-development.

“I dey work on myself so that when my head correct, my babe go enjoy me,” he wrote in pidgin English.

A few months ago, Don Jazzy made headlines when a foreign investor acquired his record label, Mavin Records.

In 2004, Don Jazzy and his former partner, D’banj, co-founded Mo’ Hits Records. Following its closure, Don Jazzy established Mavin Records in 2012.

Mavin Records has produced and nurtured a roster of talented artists. They include Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, Dr SID, D’Prince, DNA Twins, Ayra Starr, Johnny Drille, Crayon, Boy Spice, Bayanni, Rema, Lifesize Teddy, and Ladipoe.

To commemorate his 37th birthday in 2019, Don Jazzy unveiled the Mavin Creative Studios. The studio is a multimillion-naira mansion serving as the label’s corporate headquarters.

Mavin Records has received numerous accolades, including two consecutive MTV Africa Music Awards for Best Record Label in 2013 and 2014.

The label’s artists have also collaborated with international music stars such as Beyoncé, Selena Gomez, Kelly Rowland, and Chris Brown.

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Johnny Drille & Wife Celebrate Daughter’s Birthday With Sweet Family Photos

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November 19, 2024

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Nigerian singer Johnny Drille and his wife Rima celebrated their daughter Amaris’ first birthday on November 18, 2024. Johnny Drille shared heartwarming photos from Amaris’ first birthday photoshoot to commemorate this special occasion.

In the pictures, the adorable baby girl stole the show with her radiant cuteness. The happy family of three posed together, creating lasting memories. Fans and followers were overjoyed to see the little bundle of joy and showered her with love and blessings.

In his caption, he wrote,

“One year ago, you made us parents, and our hearts have never been fuller. Watching you grow, smile, mean-mug, and light up our world has been the greatest gift we could ever wish for. Happy 1st birthday to our sweet little girl Amaris. You’ve turned our world into such beauty. Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, and adventures with you ❤️”

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Fans flooded the comment section to celebrate Amaris’ birthday.

They showered her with compliments, prayers, and well-wishes.

A comment read, “She’s so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ happy birthday, most beautiful,” and another person commented, “Happy Birthday, Beautiful Amaris Esohe Ighodalo, May the beauty of God keep surrounding you ❤️God bless Mummy and Daddy.”

Another person comically wrote, “Chei my fallopian tube is shouting o 😢😢😢😢😢😢 too cute. Wait dear e remain small! Happy birthday, Sunshine.”

In 2023, Johnny Drille shared a heartwarming video on social media. He announced the birth of his daughter three days after Christmas.

The video showcased intimate family moments from the month prior. Also, it captured the joy and love surrounding the newborn’s arrival.

Drille wrote in his caption,

“AMARIS ESOHE IGHODARO | 11.17.23. Six weeks ago today, we held in our arms our daughter for the first time. It’s hard to explain but it’s the most miraculous thing i’ve ever known… Dear @rimouuune i’m in awe of your strength, I’ve seen you go through real pain the last few months, but you stayed strong for our baby, and for me. Been watching you take on motherhood with so much grace. Something more exciting about raising this child with you.”

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In 2022, Rima and the singer secretly got married. They kept their marriage private until a year later, when they publicly announced their anniversary.

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