For the 2024 edition of the Edo Festival and Awards in the United Kingdom, Rema, Shallipoppi and Davido have dominated the categories.
This became the talk of town after the organisers released this year’s nomination list.
Organisers of the annual Edo Festival and Awards, JJ Barry Conglomerate, are optimistic that this year’s event which is the 14th in the series will be their biggest yet.
Chief Executive Officer of the UK-based entertainment outfit, Ken Odeh, said the festival and awards show is slated to be held from 15 to 17 November 2024.
He said the awards with 15 categories will wrap up all the activities for the awards ceremony.
According to Odeh, “this year’s nominees cut across all sectors including politics, business, philanthropy, entertainment, among others.
“We have fifteen categories already earmarked and voting is already ongoing on our website www.edofestival.com”.
“Some of the nominees include top politicians like former governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, Senators Monday Okpebholo and Neda Imasuen, Hon Dennis Idahosa, Hon Odianosen Okojie, Hon Julius Ihonvbere, Hon Billy Osawaru, among others.
“There is also a special category that recognises the likes of Sir Chief Dr. Gabriel Igbinedion, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome and Archbishop Dr Margaret Idahosa”.
“Some big players in Nigeria’s Nollywood who have received nominations like; Linda Osifo, Nancy Isime, Yvonne Jegede, Ruth Kadiri, Adesua Etomi, Osas Ighodaro, Sandra Aigbogun, Mercy Aigbe, Enado Odigie, Angela Eguavoen, Etinosa Idemudia, etc”.
The JJ Barry Conglomerate CEO also added that there will be a non-voting category which is an Honorary Award to be bestowed on His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolopkolor, Oba Ewuare II, The Oba of Benin for being the pride and defender of the Benin Kingdom.
The three-day event will be held at the Radisson Blu in London.
