The 7th edition of the much talked about all youth awards event, MoreKlue All Youths Awards Africa, popularly known as MAYA AWARDS AFRICA, held at the prestigious Lekki Events Centre, Lekki, Lagos, penultimate Sunday.
The 7 hours top-notch event which was hosted by VJ FEMI and BOLA KEYS had well over 1500 youths and entertainment personalities in attendance with top dignitaries present.
Leading the pack of notables was Hon. Shina Abiola Peller, of the Federal House of Representatives, was the Keynote Speaker and VIPs like Hon. Segun Dawodu, Hon. Commissioner of Youths and Sport, Lagos State; Hon. Lanre Oshun of Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon.Tunde Ojo of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Gbenga Abiola who represented the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt (Hon.) Mudashiru Obasa.
Hon. Niyi Adeagbo, Itesiwaju LG Chairman, Oyo State, Akogun Lanre Alfred, consultant to the Ogun State Governor on Special Duties, Hon. Kazeem Bolanrinwa, Special Adviser on Youths to the Oyo State Governor, DCP Tunji Disu of the RRS LAGOS, PrettyMike, Tana Adelana, Kenny Blaq, CEO of Olatokunbo Foundation, Reps of MTN Nigeria, Adron Homes and many others.
Here are the winners of the 2019 edition
• BUSINESS CATEGORY
CEO OF THE YEAR, MALE
Prince Owolabi Animashaun – CEO, HR Emporiums.
CEO OF THE YEAR, FEMALE
Abimbola Balogun, Co-Founder, Sofresh
YOUTUBER 2019
Sisi Yemmie
INTERIOR DESIGN BRAND
Vintage Deluxe Interiors
CULINARY SERVICES BRAND
Olowosibi Catering Services
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY BRAND
LYPIX
PORTFOLIO PHOTOGRAPHY BRAND
Sniper Ajix / Klassik Images
DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHER
Ayodeji Ogunro
VIDEOGRAPHY BRAND
Samz Visuals
SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST
Ibadan Pride
BRAND INFLUENCER, DIGITAL
King Pexxie
CONFECTIONARY BRAND
Da Cakes Master
CREATIVE ART BRAND
Procare Multimedia
VISUAL ART BRAND
Mamatee Arts
COSMETICS BRAND
Pop It Cosmetics
MED SPA BRAND
Lholas Place
SKINCARE THERAPY BRAND
MIRA SkinCare
BEAUTY THERAPY BRAND
Kaffy’s Skincare Place
EVENT MANAGEMENT BRAND
Highflyers Events
EVENT MANAGEMENT BRAND (N.B.T)
Stephy Signature Events
AUTO SHOPPING BRAND
JB Autos
C.E.O, PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Ololade Abuta – Gracias Global Properties LTD
ENTERPRISING YOUTH
Adenike Ogundeji – Bottles ‘n’Roses / Radiance Glow
OUTSTANDING REALTOR
DeChis Global
CEO OF THE YEAR (CLUB/LOUNGE)
Denike Balogun – The Tea Room
HUMANITARIAN SERVICES (FEMALE)
Mariam Onikijipa Belgore – MOB Foundation
HUMANITARIAN SERVICES (MALE)
Seyi Tinubu – Noella Foundation
INNOVATIVE YOUTH, FEMALE (tie)
Wunmi Oguntula – CEO, Chill City NG
INNOVATIVE YOUTH, FEMALE (tie)
Bimbo Ige – CEO, Celeb Beauty Clinic
INNOVATIVE YOUTH, MALE
CEO, Kolaq Alagbo
PERFUMERY BRAND
Layinka Oge
YOUNG PERSON 2019
Nelly Agbogu – NaijaBrandChick
SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR
Israel ‘style bender’ Adesanya – World Boxing Champion
• ENTERTAINMENT CATEGORY
BEST ACTOR 2019
Damilola Ogunsi
BEST ACTRESS 2019
Tana Adelana
MUSIC ACT 2019
TENI
BREAK OUT ACT, 2019 (MUSIC)
JoeBOY
INDUSTRY’s CYNOSURE, MUSIC
Emex
COMEDIAN, ONLINE
The Cute Abiola
COMEDIAN, STAND UP, 2019
KennyBlaq
HIT MUSIC PRODUCER 2019
Rexxie Pon Da Beat
LIVE MUSIC BAND 2019
Awesome Band
DEEJAY
DJ Kaywise
NOLLYWOOD VIEWER’S CHOICE
The Reunion
MOVIE DIRECTOR
Titi Jeje – Ise Ori
LISTENER’S CHOICE
Uyo Meyo – Teni
TV PERSONALITY
Sammy Walsh
ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITY
Prettymike of Lagos
RADIO PERSONALITY, MALE
Emcee RnB – Naija FM Lagos
RADIO PERSONALITY, FEMALE
Miriam Cole – Kiss FM, Abuja
MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTOR
TG Omori
BEST ACTOR IN TV SERIES
Lateef Adedimeji – Borokini
BEST ACTRESS IN TV SERIES
Wendy Ubakanma – Jenifas Diary
NOLLYWOOD’s NEW BRIDE
Khadijah Ayoade
NOLLYWOOD’s NEW HUNK
ABK Joseph Momodu
BREAK-OUT ACT, 2019 (MOVIE)
Tomiwa Tegbe
SHOW PROMOTER
Lanre Typical
ENTERTAINMENT INVESTOR
CEO Dr. Dolor Entertainment
RED CARPET HOST
Amanda Dara Afolabi
AFRICAN ACT 2019
Davido
• BRANDS CATEGORY
YOUTH FRIENDLY QSR BRAND
Dominos Pizza
YOUTH FRIENDLY BEVERAGE BRAND (NON-ALCOHOLIC)
5Alive Pulpy
YOUTH FRIENDLY BEVERAGE BRAND (ALCOHOLIC)
Jameson
YOUTH FRIENDLY BANK
First City Monument Bank
YOUTH ORIENTED ACTIVATION
The Tony Elumelu Foundation Forum
• FASHON CATEGORY
MALE FASHION BRAND 2019
Apex Clothing
FEMALE FASHION BRAND 2019
ZEE Stitches
URBAN CLOTHING BRAND
D.B Clothings
FOOTWEAR BRAND
Threads & Feet
FASHION TRAINING BRAND
Tolumi Fashion People Academy
JEWELRY/ACCESSORIES BRAND
Tobat Marble
FASHION BRAND (N. B. T)
Reo Stitches
FASHION-PRENEUR (RETAILER) Male
Wear It All Luxury
FASHION STYLIST
KieKie
FASHION STYLIST (N. B. T)
House of Vesta
BRAND INFLUENCER (Fashion, Style & Beauty)
Christiana ‘BerbieDoll’ Kayode
FASHION-PRENEUR (RETAILER) Female
Indulgence Fashion
FASHION-PRENEUR (DESIGNER)
Davey Shapes
FASHION-PRENEUR (RTW)
House of Moesha
ONLINE FASHION STORE
Keisha Wesley Collections
NAIL TECHNICIAN
Prince 4 Nails
MOST STYLISH, MALE
Yomi Casual
MOST STYLISH, FEMALE
Adedoyin Creamyaduke
MAKE UP BRAND
Crystal Looks
MAKE UP BRAND (N. B. T)
RiaGlams
ASOOKE BRAND
Jenrewa Asooke
FABRIC PURVEYOR
Doyinsweets Fabrics
FABRIC PURVEYOR (N.B.T)
Bonike Fabrics
HAIR STYLING BRAND
Ayinke Oge
HAIR BRAND
Cassie Hair
HONORARY AWARDEES
2019 Honorary Award of Excellence for Legislative And Grassroots Representation – Hon. Shina Abiola Peller.
2019 Honorary Award of Natural and Organic Skincare SolutionsProvider – OSEDUDU SPECIAL SKINCARE LTD
2019 Honorary Award of Excellence for Fabrics Warehousing – WALEX FABRICS
2019 Honorary Award of Excellence for Cosmetics Production & Med Spa – POSHGLOW COSMETICS
2019 Honorary Award of Recognition for Humanitarian Ventures – OLATOKUNBO FOUNDATION
2019 Honorary Award of Excellence for photography and Multimedia Services – DE-PEERLESS STUDIOS
2019 Honorary Award of Excellence for Skincare Production – SAVVVY COSMETICS
2019 Honorary Award of Excellence for Community and Grassroots Development – HON. TUNDE BRAIMOH
2019 Honorary Award of Excellence for Community and Grassroots Development – HON. TEMITOPE ADEWALE (JAH)
2019 Honorary Award of Excellence for Ready to Wear Fashion – RTW BY OLAIDE
2019 Honorary Award of Excellence as Outstanding Realtor of the year – BRILLIANT CONCEPTS LIMITED.
2019 Honorary Award of Excellence for outstanding efforts in Youth Development – AMB. DR RAYMOND EDOH
2019 Honorary Award of Excellence for Outstanding Performance in Acting – MRS. JAIYE KUTI
2019 Honorary Award of Excellence for OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN LIVE MUSIC – FEMI GUITAR BAND
2019 Honorary Award of Excellence for Outstanding Performance in ICT – MR. TOPE OGUNSEMO
2019 Honorary Award of Excellence for SECURITY MANAGEMENT – DCP TUNJI DISU
2019 Honorary Award of Excellence for PEACE AND INTER-RELIGIOUS – BABA J. O ODUNMBAKUN
2019 Honorary Award of Excellence for Global Showbiz Promotion – PRINCE GEORGE ENTERTAINMENT
2019 Honorary Award of Excellence for outstanding performance in real estate – Gracias Global Limited