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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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Funke Akindele Recounts How D’banj Encouraged Her To Keep The ‘Jenifa’ Brand

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June 10, 2024

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Nollywood actress and director Funke Akindele recently spoke about how singer D’banj helped her continue her successful Jenifa character. At a celebration for D’banj’s 20th anniversary in entertainment, Akindele revealed how D’banj motivated her to keep the Jenifa brand going.

They met at a club, and D’banj, a big fan of Jenifa, asked if there would be more movies.

Akindele was surprised because she hadn’t planned on making more. D’banj saw the potential in Jenifa and convinced Akindele it could be very profitable. To show his support, D’banj even gave her money to make new Jenifa movies. This led to the creation of “The Return of Jenifa,” a big hit that brought the character back to life.

She said,

“After the big break with Jenifa, everybody loved Jenifa so much, I was out there and everyone was celebrating me so much. I was invited to a club where I met Dbanj for the first time and he gave me his number and inquired if there is a sequence to Jenifa, I told him No and he questioned why as he noted how Jenifa is a brand I can feast on for the rest of my life.

“He told me that when I have a brand, you feed on the brand, you milk the brand very well and make money out of it. Out of his pocket, he gave me money and said I should go write another Jenifa and he supports me with the money.”

“Dbanj supported me w money for ‘Jenifa’ & advised me to continue shooting Jenifa. That’s how the Return of Jenifa came about.
God used @iamdbanj to speak to me to have the Jenifa brand” – @funkeakindele pic.twitter.com/d6fRB7ozmz

— HipTv (@HipTv) June 7, 2024

Akindele didn’t just thank D’banj; she showered him with praise! She called him more than just a musician – he’s a whole movement! She explained how his music has made countless people happy and said his influence will definitely last a long time.

“Dbanj you’re more than just a musician, you’re a movement! Your music has brought joy to our hearts, and your legacy will live on forever,” Akindele affirmed.

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Hanks Anuku Says Viral Video That Falsely Painted Him Unwell Made Him Lose Jobs

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June 10, 2024

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In a recent interview, popular Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku addressed the confusing videos of him from last year. The videos showed him on the street, talking to himself and looking dishevelled. People online worried that Anuku might be mentally ill.

But Anuku cleared things up and explained to interviewer Lucky Udu that he was actually preparing for an acting role. He was pretending to be a character who wasn’t well mentally, so he could act the part more realistically.

He began, “That day I was trying to get into character for a role I was going to play, a madman role. Someone who was not in his correct senses or right frame of mind.”

“So naturally I did it in the neighbourhood and I was trying to get it to show the way the director would have shown it. I was meditating and trying to get into character, that’s it. I was not even aware that I was being recorded. I was concentrating on myself and my script,” he continued.

Hanks Anuku took the interview as an opportunity to dispel rumors about his mental health and drug use.

He firmly denied ever using drugs and assured the interviewer that he’s in excellent health. The strange behavior in the videos was all part of his dedication to acting, not a reflection of his own well-being.

“People have said a lot of stuff. Rumours are rumours. They said I was sick and I was on drugs. I was not on drugs. Maybe they saw me depressed cause depression can cause stress. But me, being on drugs? That’s not true. I’m not a madman. I’m very sane and healthy. I exercise a lot and do my martial arts and sports,” he explained.

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Further admitting that the viral videos and rumors had a big negative impact on his life, he explained how he lost a lot of money due to the situation. Film projects stopped hiring him, leaving him jobless for a period of time. On top of the financial strain, Anuku shared the emotional toll it took on him. He felt hurt and discouraged by the way people reacted to the misunderstanding.

He said, “I lost a lot of money. I lost jobs and was jobless for a while and people didn’t care about me. I went through pain and I was heartbroken.”

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I Should Have Gone For Money Instead Of Love – Yvonne Jegede

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June 10, 2024

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In a recent interview, Nigerian actress Yvonne Jegede talked about her past marriage. She said she wished she had considered financial security more before getting married.

Jegede was married to actor Olakunle Fawole, but their marriage ended. In the interview, she said things changed after they got married. Her husband started finding fault with how she talked to him. He also made a big deal about their age difference, even though it wasn’t a problem before.

She said,

“He is eight years older than me. But the moment we got married, if I tell am say, ‘You dey crase,’ he would say I’m disrespecting him. I would then be like, ‘It’s the same me, same thing I’ve been saying for over 10 years.'”

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Jegede went on to explain that financial issues played a significant role in her decision to end the marriage. She felt she was carrying more of the financial burden than her husband.

“Let me just state the fact, I was bringing more of the money. Now I’m taking care of my son like nobody exists around me and it’s not easy, it’s not funny. I should have gone for money instead of love. Let me be very honest…”

Jegede’s comments about her marriage sparked discussions online, particularly about finances in marriage. Many social media users expressed their opinions. One person on Instagram even posted a message hoping for partners who take financial responsibility in relationships.

“As a guy, nor let money finish for your hand sha😢😢. Try ur best🙏,” said another user.

Another Instagram user said, “Anything a woman does for a man is never forgotten, but she might not always recall the times when the man supported her. Some women have selective memories, and it’s like they have two sides to them.”

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