Leading lights in media,
entertainment, business,
innovation, politics and the
economy in Nigeria and
Africa at large have been
earmarked for honour and
celebration at a soon coming
event which has been
described by analysts and
industry watchers as
potentially one of the biggest
and most prestigious events
in Africa in the year 2013.
The landmark event is the
launch of EbonyLife TV,
Africa’s first global black
entertainment channel which
is scheduled to hold on
Sunday, June 30, in Lagos. A
major highlight of the launch
will be the celebration of
important personalities who
have and continue to have
significant influence on the
media, entertainment,
business, political and
economic landscapes of the
African continent.
The
awards,
coming
after
months of
intense
research
and a
thorough
verification exercise by
Forbes, are being awarded
by EbonyLife TV and will be
presented by none other
than Mr. Steve Forbes of
Forbes Media, world
renowned establishment
which has become an
insignia of distinction across
the world for recognizing
worthy business decision-
makers, investors and
progressive individuals for
making real impact around
the world by stimulating
business growth,
spearheading innovation,
creating employment and
influencing great change in
the economy of the world, or
of their nation.
Among the recipients are
President Goodluck Jonathan,
President John Dramani
Mahama of Ghana, President
Jacob Zuma of the Republic
of South Africa and President
Paul Kagame of the Republic
of Rwanda. While Nigerian
leader is being honoured for
his administration’s support
to the nation’s media and
entertainment industry,
Ghanaian President is being
honoured for presiding over
a country that is selected as
one of the best business
friendly countries.
Other awardees include,
Tope Shonubi, Tonye Cole
and Ade Odunsi: founders of
Sahara Energy Resources
Limited for their contribution
to the Nigerian Oil and Gas
industry, Isabel Dos Santos,
for being the richest woman
in Africa, UzoamakaMaduka,
ToyinOdutola, veteran actress
Joke Silva, King Sunny Ade,
Ebenezer Obey,
OnyekaOnwenu, Sir Victor
Olaiya, Innocent (Tuface)
Idibia and Deola Sagoe.
EbonyLife TV is
revolutionizing media and
entertainment in Nigeria and
across Africa. Located in
Tinapa, Cross River State,
EbonyLife TV is proudly made
in Nigeria by passionate
Nigerians.