The City People Awards for Excellence has come and gone! The awards ceremony, which was held on Sunday, 30th October, 2022 at the Etal Events Hall in Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos state recorded great success. Celebrities who graced the annual awards had lots of fond memories to relish on. The glamorous ceremony did not fall short of expectation in any way! It was spot on, just like its previous editions, which were exciting and entertaining. Below are the details of how this year’s City People Awards for Excellence went!
ABOUT THE CITY PEOPLE AWARDS
FOR EXCELLENCE
The City People Awards for Excellence is an annual and the biggest of all events organised by City People Media Group, one of the foremost soft-sell magazines in Nigeria. The awards ceremony is as old as its organisers. This year’s awards ceremony was the 25th edition, and it was aimed at celebrating eminent personalities that have made a mark and remained a source of inspiration to people in their chosen professions. Over the years, the event has grown in leaps and bounds. It has gained recognition as many Nigerian celebrities, home and abroad, look forward to the event every year. The event is always greeted with glitz and glamour. Reason why many celebrities don’t miss it!
2 HOURS BEFORE COMMENCEMENCE OF THE AWARDS
Of course, the event started a few minutes before 5pm on the day. 2 hours before the programme fully commenced, everything was set. This speaks greatly of how well organised the Publisher, Seye Kehinde and his staff at City People are. Everything required for the success of the event was already stationed at its appropriate place. The lovely designed red carpet was already laid, the stage and awards podium already mounted, chairs and tables were arranged and tagged, the official music band of the day had also got its instruments set for the great ceremony. The preparation was so timely. Just less than an hour before the event started, a number of celebrities started arriving at the venue, one after the other. DJ Beat took charge of the wheel as he blasted lovely music to give them the feel of what they were in for. This went on until the awards ceremony commenced fully.
AT THE RED CARPET
The red carpet is always a lovely scene at events. It gives an insight into an exciting occasion. It is the first form of reception guests get at events. Guests love to come early for events so as not to miss out on the paparazzi attached to the red carpet. The red-carpet reception at the 2022 City People’s Awards for Excellence was top notch. Many of the celebs that stormed it could testify to what they felt on it. There were several photographers and journalists from various media houses who took guests on photo sessions and interview sessions. They had a handful of spot lights before they got into the hall for the glamorous ceremony.
ABOUT THE EVENT FLOWS
Year in, year out, City People has not fallen short of expectation in the way they hold the prestigious awards. This year’s ceremony was very eventful. It was the true definition of a top-notch awards ceremony. The choice of popular and wave-making MCs, Abdul-Yomi Mate, popularly known as Ifankalleluyah and Shedrack Ebhohon aka Mega as event anchors was great. They both combined well to give the hosts and their guests a worthwhile celebration. Not long after the organiser and publisher of City People Dr. Seye Kehinde gave his warm welcome speech, awardees were called one after the other for their awards. This was in sessions. There was a lovely interlude in between each session. Ayo Ajekigbe and his Faith Band was always ready to entertain the audience with good and classic music while the next set of awardees warmed up for their turn. For over two hours, awardees were being celebrated and honoured while the guests joined in the great moment. It was indeed an evening of celebration. Seamless Events also did well in taking care of snacks served as refreshment at the event. She was the creative mind behind the lovely decorated hall. She also supplied beautiful young ladies who were the ushers at the event. Faith Band took over the show minutes after the closing remarks, votes of thanks and prayers were said. They sang at length to entertain the awardees after the ceremony was concluded.
TOP CELEBRITIES ROCKED THE EVENT
Notable among the many things that made the ceremony unique was the large turnout of top celebrities who came to dazzle and have fun. They all looked unique in their respective outfits specially made for the occasion. Their presence and activities were classy as they gave the awards additional spice. A good number of them were the guests of the awardees while others were regular City People guests. Among the awardees who stormed the awards ceremony was Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The governor was represented by a high powered delegation led by the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Mr. Gbenga Omotosho. Also worthy of note was how His Royal Majesty, Kabiyesi Olowu of Owu Kuta, Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama stormed the event with 4 reputable kings from Osun state. Veteran socialites and politician, Chief Kenny Martins was another celebrity that made the day. Their presence added glamour to the day!
MEET THE Winners
The organizers of the awards ceremony have kept the 25-year- old event on a high pedestal as it identified 47 celebrities who are trailblazers in their respective fields for the prestigious awards. Below are names of the awardees and the categories in which each of them was honoured and celebrated:
(1) Lt. Gen. Ambassador Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd) won Leadership in Public Service Award
(2) Oba Hammed Adekunle Oyelude Makama won Royal Father of the Year Award
(3) Dr. Remi Awode won Businessman of the Year Award
(4) Unique Motors -City People honoured the company for its remarkable contributions to the Car Business in Nigeria.
(5) Oddy Royal-City People honoured this company for its remarkable contributions to the Technology & Computer Business.
(6) Mr. Durodola Omolewa Kuteyi – City People Lifetime Achievement Award.
(7) Faith Band won Music Band of the Year Award.
(8) Iyalaje (Princess) Toyin Kolade won 2022 Woman of Enterprise Award.
(9) Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu won Most Hardworking Governor of the Year Award.
(10) Dr. Tony Elumelu won Banker of the Year Award
(11) Access Bank Plc won Most Creative Bank of the Year Award.
(12) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu won Political Master Strategist of the Year Award.
(13) Mrs. Adekunbi Ajanaku Adeola-City People honoured her for her remarkable contributions to the Financial Services sector.
(14) NDLEA won The Most Effective Federal Government Agency Award.
(15) Mrs. Funmi Waheed Adekojo won Super Role Model of the Year Award.
(16) Aare Kamarudeen Danjuma was honoured for his remarkable contributions to the Business sector in Nigeria.
(17)LASEMA won The Most Active Lagos Agency Award
(18) Dr. Akeem Alawode won Medical Practitioner of the Year Award.
(19) Hon. Bakare Olanrewaju Omolola (BOO)-City People honoured her for her remarkable contributions to Politics in Nigeria.
(20) Prophetess Mary Olubori – City People honoured her for her remarkable contributions to Evangelism in Nigeria.
(21) Cardinal J. O. Odunmbaku, MFR (aka Baba Eto) won City People Lifetime Achievement Award.
(22) Mama Diaspora won City People Lifetime Achievement Award.
(23) Alhaja Rontex – City People Lifetime Achievement Award
(24) Sir Shina Peters won City People Lifetime Achievement Award
(25) Mrs. Morayo Afolabi-Brown won TV Personality of the Year Award
(26) Mr. Adetayo Adaralegbe (TPumpy) won Most Creative Real Estate Player of the Year Award.
(27) High Chief Erelu (Dr.) Anu A. Esuola was honoured for her remarkable CSR, especially in the Medical & Health sector in Nigeria.
(28) Mrs. Monioluwa Osho won Most Creative Events Manager of the Year Award
(29) Biscon TV won Media Organisation of the Year Award
(30) APPOEMN – City People honoured the organisation for its remarkable role in the Events sector.
(31) Mr. Micheal Orobosa Ubogu – City People honoured him for his remarkable succcess in Business.
(32) Dame Tito Obaigbo – City People honoured her for her remarkable succcess in Business.
(33) Mr. Henry Emole Agbai – City People honoured him for his remarkable succcess in Business.
(34) Hon. Kafilat Ogbara – City People honoured her for her remarkable contributions to Politics in Nigeria.
(35) Pastor Oyeyemi Adebamowo won Real Estate Personality of the Year Award
(36) Chief Segun Odegbami won City People Lifetime Achievement Award
(37) Hon Tobun Mustain Abiodun – City People honoured him for his remarkable performance as a Lawmaker in Lagos State.
(38) Hon. Moshood Oshun Abiodun won an award for his remarkable performance as a Lawmaker in Lagos State.
(39) Rt. Hon. Wasiu Sanni Eshinlokun won Exceptional Politician of the Year Award.
(40) Otunba Gbenga Daniel won Lifetime Achievement Award.
(41) Sen. Tokunbo Abiru (FCA) won Senator of the Year Award
(42) Bishop Isaac Idahosa-City People honoured him for his remarkable Leadership role in Nigeria.
(43) Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso won Grassroot Politician of the Year Award.
(44) Hon. Shina Peller won House of Reps Member of the Year Award.
(45) Sokoyokoto won City People Lifetime Achievement Award.
(46) Folusho Oguntola – City People honoured her for her remarkable contributions to Skincare.
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