Nominees/ Winners Lists
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
This award honours an inspiring young Nigerian business leader between the ages of 18 and 40 who has developed and is operating a successful firm via devotion and passion, as well as exhibiting great entrepreneurial spirits, new ideas, and strategic directions.
TAIWO OLUSEUN AKINBOADE (AKA MOTAIYE)
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
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TAIWO OLUSEUN AKINBOADE (AKA MOTAIYE)
Taiwo Oluseun Akinboade (AKA Motaiye) is a beautician and
young entrepreneur of Motee signatures Pty- beauty and cosmetics company
in Pretoria. She holds a Bsc Science in chemical engineering from
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology in Nigeria. After graduation,
she started out as an entrepreneur in 2014 with makeup and beauty
business.
Taiwo moved to South Africa in 2015
to join her husband and even though she was reluctant because of the
fear of losing her client base she had just started building in Nigeria.
With a dint of hard work and sheer determination and in less than
three years, she had built over 55,000 social media followers, most of
which she has either worked with or influenced in one way or the other.
Using
that as a platform and template, Taiwo have been able to empower a
number of people in South Africa especially women. She organizes
workshops where she teaches upcoming makeup artists to brush up their
skills or teach women how to make themselves look good. She also works
one on one with a number of people teaching them from scratch on how to
start careers in the makeup industry.
In
total, she has empowered almost 50 people who are now makeup artists and
almost 100 women to make themselves beautiful .She recently just
launched her line of cosmetics with just a product now which is the
Motee signatures lashes. This is her brand of eyelashes and cosmetics
line which she intends to extend by introducing more products as time
goes by “I am a young entrepreneur of 27 years old whose vision is to
build brands, empower people, be influential and definitely do my
country proud,” Taiwo says.
BANJO OMOBOLAJI CLEMENT
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
BANJO OMOBOLAJI CLEMENT
Banjo Omobolaji Clement is founder and MD of Hindsight Auto Pty, Olifant Rentals, Removals & Boxman.
Within
11 years of his arrival in South Africa, Banjo has completed first
(BA International politics) and second degree (MA Political
communication cum laude with the University of Leicester), worked
briefly in the private sector and eventually built a successful chain of
businesses
His company, Hinsight Auto Pty
deals in buying and selling of cars, provision of transport rental
services and also operates an authorized financial service provider
registered with the national credit regulator. In 2017, Hinsight auto
pty had an annual turnover of R14 million.
Banjo
is not just a businessman, he is also a leader who is passionate about
the success of others and the community. He is the initiator of
entrepreneurship development locally and internationally recognised
initiative Start-up Africa- a platform he uses to promote
entrepreneurship amongst Nigerians and South Africans.
Mr. JAJI TAJUDEEN ABOLORE
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Mr. JAJI TAJUDEEN ABOLORE
Mr. Jaji is the founder and the MD of the upmarket BOOTH NIGHTCLUB
located in the heart of Sandton business hub, Johannesburg. Revamped two
years ago from zero level to A-list nightclub with more upgraded
facilities, the luxury nightclub now stands out as one of the best
talked about and most visited entertainment outfits in Gauteng province
with a growing patronage of residents and visitors to the province and
with an annual turnover of about 10million rands.
Booth
Nightclub under the visionary leadership of its founder has grown in
status and stature as a 100% black-owned business offering enhanced
customers experience with great music, live performances, headline
entertainment events and exotic cuisines. As evidences of rising
profile, Booth Nightclub has attracted A-list of Nigerian and South
African entertainers such as Davido, Burnner boy, Patoranki, Mr. Eazi,
Cassper Nyovest, Somizi, Zodwa Wabantu, Naakmusiq and Maphorisa as well
as top resident DJs and visiting ones.
His
upcoming event BOOTHFEST with headline act Wizkid (Starboy) will be the
first of such by any Nigerian in South Africa and will cost over
3million Rands.
NIGERIAN YOUNG TALENT OF THE YEAR
This category recognizes an outstanding young Nigerian, aged 8-21 years, who has achieved in any area of talent such as in sport, education, craft, arts, entertainment, etc., or has showcased excellent and significant contributions to the community with exceptional talent.
Ms. GLORY OJESANMI
NIGERIAN YOUNG TALENT OF THE YEAR
Ms. GLORY OJESANMI
Glory Ojesanmi is a 12th grade Nigerian student at the Lycée Jules
Verne / International French School in Johannesburg. She is a young
scholar and language activist passionate about language preservation
especially among African Diaspora in South Africa.
Glory’s
special story centers around her academic excellence; her mastery of
the French language and ability to impact knowledge into others. Armed
with her fluency of the French language and in partnership with Alliance
Francaise and the National Council of Congolese for Development, Glory
embarked on language education and preservation project through her
French class where she tutors children of Francophone immigrants in
Johannesburg.
“Many francophone children lose
their language as they immigrate to South Africa as the only french
institutions could only be dreamed about by them because the exorbitant
prices, however since I have been blessed with the opportunity to attend
such an institution and fluently speak French, I have chosen to share
the language by creating a French Class for these children…” Glory
writes.
Glory is not just a young scholar, she
is also passionate about community development through her many
fundraising initiatives targeted at helping the needy. “I have helped to
organised fundraisers for my school numerous times to raise money for
the needy and I dedicate my time to helping the less fortunate though I
am not at the top, I have chosen to lead from the back.”
Glory
is also a good speaker; a gift that has earned local and international
recognition. Her oratory power and astute mind afforded her the
opportunity to represent South Africa at the UN in Kenya and the UNESCO
in Paris both in 2017 where she spoke at conferences and got an
internship with Orrick in Paris.
“ I believe
that skills are not only to be put to use but also to share with others
and I have done so by being involved in my school and helping younger
students to speak in front of crowds,” Glory speaks.
Ms. UGWU ADAEZE OGECHI
NIGERIAN YOUNG TALENT OF THE YEAR
Ms. UGWU ADAEZE OGECHI
Miss ADAEZE OGECHI Ugwu is a 10 years old Nigerian girl.
She is a grade 4 learner at the Crawford school Pretoria. Adaeze is a
writer, an art illustrator and a published author.
Adaeze
has made an outstanding contribution to the African literature, in
addition to other outstanding academic performances. It is important to
note that Adaeze only commenced formal classes in English literature
when she started grade four this year. However, prior to that, she had
contributed to the literary world by writing a book which many consider a
masterpiece. Her first book, "The Duck Who Thought It Couldn't Swim"
was published when she was nine years old, by the Author house
publishers, in the United Kingdom. In the words of the publishers, Ada
was the youngest person they had ever published his or her book. In the
book, Ada shares an inspiring story of courage, and the ability to
overcome fear.
In
September, 2017 Adaeze was also awarded with merit on entry level
awards, in graded examination in speech and drama by the Trinity
College, London.
ABDUL MALIK AKA LIL BOLOJAY
NIGERIAN YOUNG TALENT OF THE YEAR
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ABDUL MALIK AKA LIL BOLOJAY
Abdul Malik aka LIL BOLOJAY is a 5 year old Afro pop
wizkid. A son of a popular and award-winning Afro-pop father, BoloJay,
Abdul Malik aka LIL BOLOJAY can be best described has his father alter
ego having started following his celebrity father and performing
alongside him from the age of 3.
At 5, Abdul
Malik aka LIL BOLOJAY has a strong stage presence and lyrical ability to
walk in his father’s shoes and perhaps upstage him in years to come.
OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT
The award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated ingenuity, teamwork, passion, and integrity while working with others in business and community service and has had a measurable impact on the community through their work or leadership.
Mr. OLUSOLA CHARLES AGBENIYI
OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT
Mr. OLUSOLA CHARLES AGBENIYI
Dr Olusola Charles Agbeniyi is a Private Dental Practitioner,
Businessman and Public Health Specialist. He is also the Vice-President
apex Pan Yoruba Group- Association Of Yoruba's In Diaspora, South Africa
(AYIDSA). He has a Bachelor of Dentistry Science from the University of
Ibadan, Dip.Odont (University of Pretoria), PDD clindent (University of
Western Cape) and Msc. Odont (University of Pretoria).
Dr.
Agbeniyi has practiced dentistry in both private and public sectors in
Nigeria and South Africa. He is the Director of Poca Investment Pty Ltd
and Co-Director, Patient Safety and Global Support Initiative Southern
Africa. Dr Agbeniyi is the Local Coordinator, Nigeria Conversation,
South Africa since 2014. He has served as a Board of Trustee member of
the Nigeria Union. He has won awards for his professional services,
leadership and many contributions to community development such as:
- South African Division, International Association for Dental Research.
- Community Based Competition, Best Paper Presented In 2011.
- Nigeria Conversation; Recognition Award; Nigeria Centenary Edition- Pretoria -2014.
- Yoruba Indigene Foundation; the Order of Odua Distinguished Omoluabi. Special Recognition Award In Recognition of Immense Contribution To The Yoruba Culture And Heritage In Diaspora South Africa- 2016
- Tamvaas Awards 2017. Best Dentist Of The Year
- Nigeria Union Of Journalist (NUJ), Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria,SW.
- Distinguished Personality Award In Recognition Of The Upliftment and Promotion Of Yoruba Culture and Heritage 27th June,2018.
Dr. EZEOGU OZOEMENAM ODUAH AUGUSTINE
OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT
Dr. EZEOGU OZOEMENAM ODUAH AUGUSTINE
Dr Ezeogu Ozoemenam Oduah Augustine is a Medical Doctor. He
came to Swaziland in 1993 under Nigeria Technical Aid Corp(TAC) where he
has worked as a Medical Doctor in Mbabane Government Hospital. Between
2000 to 2006, Dr Ezeogu worked as the head of the same hospital.
In
2006, he was appointed as the sole commissioner to investigate the
ALLEGED TORTURE OF BOMB SUSPECTS in Swaziland, which he successfully
completed.
Over the years, Dr. Ezeugo has
demonstrated uncommon commitment to the Nigerian cause in Swaziland by
making sure that stranded Nigerians in the country are looked after and
those who needed to go back home were assisted. He has also extended
same support to non-Nigerians in the country providing medical and other
advice to people.
Dr. Ezeugo received an award
from the Nigerian association in Swaziland in recognition of his
service to the Nigerian community. His community has also earned him the
title of ‘small ambassador.
“My aim since I came into the country is to prove that there are still many good Nigerians in diaspora”, Dr. Ezeugo affirms.
OLATAYO MUYIDEEN SIYANBOLA
OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT
OLATAYO MUYIDEEN SIYANBOLA
Olatayo Muyideen Siyanbola is a community
leader, philanthropist, mathematician, Mathematics and Science Educator
at Alfred Matching MSTA in Bushbuckridge Municipality Mpumalanga
Province.
Outside of his teaching profession,
Olatayo makes it a point of duty to educate and empower members of
Nigerian community in Bushbuckridge Municipality Mpumalanga Province
through his many charity and empowerment initiatives. His house in
Bushbuckridge is called a Nigeria House because it houses more than 25
Nigerians all of whom stay in the house for free and enjoy free food,
electricity and water. His empowerment also supports Nigerians to get
skill training for them to find job opportunities or start their own
business.
In his efforts to unite Nigerians in
Bushbuckridge, he convened a meeting of Nigerians in the area and hold
regular meetings toward the establishment of the Nigeria Community
Bushbuckridge. His first meeting attracted 38 Nigerians who also shared
his vision.
As part of his vision of a united
Nigerian community in Bushbuckridge, Olatayo organizes events to host
Nigerian children on the occasion of the annual 27th of May Nigerian
Children Day even though it is not observed in South Africa.
OVERALL ACADEMICS EXCELLENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA
The award honours extraordinary success in postgraduate academic study or research (Master's and Doctorate or Professorship) by a Nigerian in South Africa.
MARY ABOSEDE ADEDOYIN
OVERALL ACADEMICS EXCELLENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA
MARY ABOSEDE ADEDOYIN
Dr. Mary Abosede Adedoyin is an Engineer, Lecturer and a
Researcher based at the University of Cape Town, Western Cape. Dr.
Adedoyin holds a B.Sc. and M. Sc. in Electronic and Computer
Engineering in 2007 and 2012 respectively from Lagos State University,
Lagos, Nigeria. In pursuit of her PHD candidacy, she enrolled at the
Department of Electrical Engineering. University of Cape Town, Western
Cape in 2015.
Academic Awards and Laurels
- In her first year of PHD, Dr. Adedoyin won the UCT incoming international student award. In the same year, she was among the outstanding 60 female Engineering students selected across different universities in South Africa by the South Africa Women in Engineering to participate in a one-week mentoring and empowerment programme held in Cape Town, South Africa.
- In 2016, she was awarded National Research Foundation (NRF) innovation Doctoral Scholarship.
- She also won N^2 Women Young Researcher Fellowship due to her outstanding publication at the 27th IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (IEEE PIMRC 2016).
- In 2016, Dr. Adedoyin’s outstanding performance in research landed her position of Research Assistant in charge of publication at Broadband Networks and Application at UCT.
- Between 2015 and 2017, her works also attracted several conference grants from UCT, IEEE Women in Engineering, N2Women organisation, CoE, and NRF to attend conferences in Hermanus - South Africa, Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia, Valencia - Spain, Oulu - Finland, Barcelona - Spain, Nice - France, La Spezia - Italy, Montreal - Canada.
- In 2017, she won two best paper awards from IEEE PIMRC 2017 held in Montreal, Canada and 20th Annual Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Application Conference (SATNAC 2017) held on the Freedom of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International, Barcelona.
- She completed her PHD in record time in 2017 and her thesis for which she received Grade A from three examiners.
- Her PHD publications have already have attracted 20 citations according to the google scholar report. Dr. Adedoyin was conferred with Doctoral degree on 3 April 2018
- Dr. Adedoyin’s academic goal is to become an outstanding academic in Engineering specialising in Telecommunications.
OPEYEMI ODUTEMOWO
OVERALL ACADEMICS EXCELLENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA
OPEYEMI ODUTEMOWO
Opeyemi Odutemowo is a physicist, researcher and postdoctoral
fellow at the Physics Department of the University of Pretoria. Opeyemi
was awarded PhD in Physics at the young age of 29.
As
an academic researcher, Opeyemi is passionate about solving the problem
of power generation across Africa especially Nigeria, while
specializing in the area of nuclear materials with emphasis on the
problem of nuclear waste storage and management.
Opeyemi
has engaged in a number of extensive research works result of which
have been published in several peer reviewed journals. They have also
been presented at several local and international conferences. Notable
among the conferences is the South African Institute of Physics (SAIP)
conference where she was awarded best presentation by a PhD student in
Applied Physics. Opeyemi has to her credit over 10 publications that has
been published in peer reviewed journals.
Opeyemi
was recently awarded TWAS-DFG postdoctoral fellowship to carry out
research at the Friedrich Schiller University, Germany.
OPEYEMI ODUTEMOWO
OVERALL ACADEMICS EXCELLENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA
OPEYEMI ODUTEMOWO
Opeyemi Odutemowo is a physicist, researcher and postdoctoral
fellow at the Physics Department of the University of Pretoria. Opeyemi
was awarded PhD in Physics at the young age of 29.
As
an academic researcher, Opeyemi is passionate about solving the problem
of power generation across Africa especially Nigeria, while
specializing in the area of nuclear materials with emphasis on the
problem of nuclear waste storage and management.
Opeyemi
has engaged in a number of extensive research works result of which
have been published in several peer reviewed journals. They have also
been presented at several local and international conferences. Notable
among the conferences is the South African Institute of Physics (SAIP)
conference where she was awarded best presentation by a PhD student in
Applied Physics. Opeyemi has to her credit over 10 publications that has
been published in peer reviewed journals.
Opeyemi
was recently awarded TWAS-DFG postdoctoral fellowship to carry out
research at the Friedrich Schiller University, Germany.
OUTSTANDING NIGERIAN IN CREATIVE ARTS
This award honors a Nigerian Deejay, model, artist, sculptor, painter, fashion designer, Comedian, illustrator, photographer, or any other professional in the inventive and creative field.
OLALEYE OLALEKAN JOHN (lekan Kingkong)
OUTSTANDING NIGERIAN IN CREATIVE ARTS
OLALEYE OLALEKAN JOHN (lekan Kingkong)
Olaleye Olalekan John is a producer , content creator and cultural
enthusiast and language activist. He creates content in his mother
tongue (Yoruba); a tool he uses to remind people about the beauty of the
Nigerian culture and language. Through curation of variety of Nigerian
contents, Olaleye endeavors daily to make sure the Nigerian culture and
language don’t go into extinction because of the impacts of modern
world and practices.
He has a large followership on his instagram page @lekan Kingkong
MIKE UCHENNA OGOKE (GODFATHER PRODUCTIONS)
OUTSTANDING NIGERIAN IN CREATIVE ARTS
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MIKE UCHENNA OGOKE (GODFATHER PRODUCTIONS)
Mike Uchenna Ogoke is the Chairman and CEO of award-winning
Godfather Productions; a production, film and TV services outfit located
in Johannesburg.
An outstanding Nigerian
entrepreneur doing Nigeria proud in South Africa, Mike is passionate
about developing and empowering Nigerians and Africans in the media and
entertainment industries. Mike is also a philanthropist who has nurtured
the careers of many Nigerian and African talents. He has the credit of
opening the doors for many Nigerian music artist to shoot their videos
in South Africa.
He has shot many videos from
that of P-Square, Wizkid, D-Banj, Davido, Flavor, CDQ, Burna Boy and De
Prince to mention a few. Through this he has brough glory to the
Nigerian Community in South Africa.
OLUWAKEMI TEMITOPE OLATUNJI
OUTSTANDING NIGERIAN IN CREATIVE ARTS
OLUWAKEMI TEMITOPE OLATUNJI
Oluwakemi Temitope Olatunji like her company name-Inspired
Cakes- is an inspired businesswoman, baker and confectioner. Oluwakemi
leads a team of creative professionals at Inspired Cakes- a fast growing
cakes, confectionery and event management outfit. Oluwakemi and her
team have built a brand of excellence and integrity creating beautiful
works of art with cakes for different people within South Africa and
beyond. Their excellent works and professionalism with caking making
have been celebrated on the popular wedding TV show, Our perfect
wedding.
Building a business in a foreign land
requires a lot of faith, courage, tenacity and hard work. Over the
yearS, Inspired Cakes led by Oluwakemi has managed to prove itself as an
exceptional brand that is earning the trust of a large volume of
clientele.
“A lot of times, I get asked the
question “where are you from”, and I am very proud to let them know I am
Nigerian. With the bad publicity Nigeria has been exposed to in South
Africa, I am very glad to be flying the Nigerian flag with dignity,
excellence an integrity, says Oluwakemi.
BEST NIGERIAN ACHIEVEMENT IN SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
This award honors promoters and producers of Nigerian music, entertainment promotion, film production, acting, or a Nigerian in any sporting activity who achieved success or a great record in South Africa during the year under review.
CHIJIOKE OSUJI
BEST NIGERIAN ACHIEVEMENT IN SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
CHIJIOKE OSUJI
Chijioke Osuji is a South-African based Nigerian professional
table tennis player and Coach. He is the ranked 1st Tennis player in
the whole of Gauteng. Chijioke has played in several semi Finals
championships and won three times doubles. He has also won several
trophies in the South African National Table Tennis Championships.
Chijioke has won the Gauteng Tennis League 11 years on straight.
As
a Player-Coach, he has led led the South-African based Jewish team to
Israel for Table Tennis Championship. Chijioke has also led the
South-African based Vietnamese table tennis team to Spain and America
for successful Table Tennis Championship campaigns. Chijioke played in
the just concluded Nigerian PRO TOUR which was held in Lagos.
OWOLABI AJELE (AKA MR CASH)
BEST NIGERIAN ACHIEVEMENT IN SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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OWOLABI AJELE (AKA MR CASH)
Owolabi Ajele (aka Mr Cash) is a South African based Publicist and
Entertainment Media Entrepreneur. He holds a BSc degree in Industrial
Mathematics (2008) from Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba, Ondo State .
He also holds a Diploma in Public Relations from University of South
Africa (UNISA) in 2013.
Owolabi Ajele is the
honcho of BOLIDE CANTON PTY; his line of work encompasses Public
Relations, Celebrity Procurement, Image Management, Events, Talent
Management and Promotions. He is also the founder of DASHCITI, a "New
Media" Entertainment Media corporation headquartered in Pretoria
producing a web-based entertainment content. Through "Project Be Heard"
on DASHCITI; many artists across Africa have been given the opportunity
to be heard even outside of Africa through promotions, by harnessing
social media with the content of music artists posted on Dashciti website.
Owolabi
Ajele was the Publicist for Pretoria Music Awards 2013. He has
contributed so much to the growth of Pretoria's entertainment nightlife. He
has hosted events at prestigious venues in Gauteng to give platforms for the promotion of "Afro Pop" and Nigerian music at large.
He
is currently the A&R for MJ Records (South Africa) and handles PR
work for countless artists working with Record Labels, DJs, and
many South African-based Nigerian Music artists such as Frenzy, Bolo J,
DJ Sulex, Meggax, Boss, DJ Biggie, Wicked Era Entertainment, FRET ENT.,
and FLO Records to mention few.
He has handled Image Management for VIP LOUNGE, FANCY B, YM ENT. (Johannesburg) and Birth Time Entertainment. He has also worked with Bombshelter Entertainment, MOLOKO PRETORIA, SAINT LOUNGE CAPETOWN, VANITY PRETORIA, HAREM (JOHANNESBURG). Some of his big entertainment projects include; Castle Lite Xmas Party With Cassper Nyovest, Across The Borders With Ice Prince, One Night Only With Davido, Sean Tizzle Live In Moloko, and Kick It With The Fans Which Featured Ayanda Mvp (Yfm).
OLUWASEYI TEMITOPE JOHN
BEST NIGERIAN ACHIEVEMENT IN SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
OLUWASEYI TEMITOPE JOHN
Oluwaseyi Temitope John is a Nigerian businessman and the Ceo
of Private Jay Entertainment based in Durban where he is building strong
business brands as a Real Estate Consultant, event management,
entertainment and DJ services. His Entertainment company is the only
Nigerian owned entertainment company in Durban that have been able to
bring Nigerians and other African people together from different areas
of life.
In fact the only Nigerian own
entertainment company in Durban which has been able to bring our people
together from different areas of life. The company has successfully
sustain a thriving social and Night life for Nigerians in Durban using
its major event #PrivateFridays. The event is the only Afrobeat event
in Durban which has grown over the last two years.
“We
have been able to touch life's through entertainment and unite the
people Of Nigeria and other Africa countries through our events. We
have also use our event to pass a message to South Africans that we are
lovely people and against all type of violence in the country.”
Oluwaseyi Temitope John
OVERALL BEST NIGERIAN MUSIC ARTIST
This category honours an outstanding Nigerian musical musician who has distinguished himself or herself by a successful song or album, a top-tier collaboration, song/album sales, and a good impact on individuals or the community through his or her musical career. This prize is accessible to all forms of music and genres.
HAMMED ALIM GANIYU (AKA MEDOSKY)
OVERALL BEST NIGERIAN MUSIC ARTIST
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HAMMED ALIM GANIYU (AKA MEDOSKY)
Medosky is an Afro-hip-hop artiste based in Pretoria. A strong indication of his musical maturity and popularity are evidenced in him being the first Nigerian artist whose music was featured on South Africa TV station MZANZI MAGIC and the only Nigerian artiste that has continually enjoyed airtime on the station. Medosky has produced a number of single hits that were popular in the Nigerian community and among South Africans. Medosky has worked and collaborated many Nigerian and South African artistes. Having been around for a while, Medosky has also used experience and success in music to mentor and support many other Nigerian artistes in pursuits of their own dreams.
JOHN OLUWAFEMI OGUNGBENRO (aka Frenzy)
OVERALL BEST NIGERIAN MUSIC ARTIST
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JOHN OLUWAFEMI OGUNGBENRO (aka Frenzy)
JOHN, OLUWAFEMI OGUNGBENRO is a Nigerian Afro hop artiste
sensational with the stage name- Frenzy. He is the CEO of FRENZY MUSIC
and GBENRO INVESTMENTS- both based in South Africa. Frenzy is one of the
few Nigerian artistes in South Africa who have been pushing the
frontiers of Nigerian music in South Africa as Musical Ambassador. As
an artiste, Frenzy is not only passionate about good music, but
eagerness for excellence and making positive impacts among African
youths in terms of them pursuing their dreams. Frenzy has worked with
many Nigerian artistes both in Nigeria and South Africa.
“I
am not only making music that inspires and motivates people but am
doing something right in the Nigerian community in South Africa”. JOHN,
OLUWAFEMI OGUNGBENRO (aka Frenzy)
SAMUEL OLUSHOLA OYEDOKUN (aka - SHOLA MEGGAX)
OVERALL BEST NIGERIAN MUSIC ARTIST
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SAMUEL OLUSHOLA OYEDOKUN (aka - SHOLA MEGGAX)
Samuel Olushola Oyedokun is an afro-pop star, international performing artist and songwriter who goes by the stage name "MEGGAX". Megaxx has been a force to reckon with in both Nigerian and South African music scenes since 2015. The afro-pop artist musical prowess cuts across the genres of R&B, Reggae, Afro-Pop, and DanceHall.
Megaxx has put in great effort into his music in the last one year. His latest single which has really enjoyed a fair share of airplay in Nigeria radio stations and in South Africa. This has also opened doors of performance at gigs from different clubs and events in South Africa. Megaxx has been able to take the game a notch higher with the establishment of his own musical production label-SelfPaid Entertainment, a platform that also gives career opportunities to new and upcoming artists. Some of his popular works include Yawa and Come Online ft Mr real from Nigeria and South African DBN Nyt Choco.
BEST COLLABORATION IN ENTERTAINMENT
The award recognizes a South African individual or group of individuals in the entertainment industry who collaborated with a Nigerian or group of Nigerians to produce hit music, or movie or jointly celebrate the culture, traditions, and arts of both countries.
EXCELLENCE IN CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT AWARD
The Excellence in Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Award recognises the active involvement of an organization supporting the Nigerian community or a community project in South Africa or through its partnership with a Nigerian charitable, voluntary, or community organization that has a quantifiable positive effect on the community over the last year/s.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & SUPPORT AWARD
This award recognizes a South African or Non-Nigerian Individual, Association, Organization, or Non-Profit Organization in any field of business or entertainment that has demonstrated excellence in supporting or celebrating a Nigerian, Nigerian Association, Nigerian NGO, or Nigeria as a community or country by showcasing and celebrating them on his/her/their platform so that their voices or their work can be showcased.
OUTSTANDING NIGERIAN FEMALE ACHIEVEMENT
The award celebrates the strength and outstanding achievement of an outstanding Nigerian woman in South Africa who stands out in what she does in any field in South Africa in the year under review.
CHARITY ERHUNMWENSE AIGBEKAEN
OUTSTANDING NIGERIAN FEMALE ACHIEVEMENT
CHARITY ERHUNMWENSE AIGBEKAEN
Miss Charity Erhunmwense Aigbekaen is a young Nigerian lady, a
South-African trained lawyer, an academic, Legal Adviser, a
businesswoman and a Master Degree candidate at the University of South
Africa.
Charity is currently doing her Master
degree in Public, Constitutional and International Law focusing on the
research topic: How to effectively Increase Nigeria Women in Politics.
Outside of her law studies, Charity runs a law tutorials center and
offers free legal advice to clients.
Charity is
passionate about fighting discrimination against Nigerian students in
various universities across South Africa. She encourages female voices
to speak out and be heard, and challenges young people to participate in
creating a change in their communities. She is actively involved in the
development of Nigeria Community in South Africa. She is a strong
member of the Niger Delta Association. She is one of the youngest women
voted into the Executive of the Nigeria Union Women League as its
Assistant Secretary. She is also the Vice-President of the National
Association of Nigeria Student South Africa.
Charity
has received rare recognition from the University of South Africa for
her Moot Court and Street Law Program which educates people in rural
communities about the law and their basic human rights. In April 2018,
Charity was one of the brain box behind the ‘one of its kind’ and
successful bringing together of Nigerian students from all parts of
South Africa for an interactive event with the former Nigeria High
Commissioner to South Africa, Ambassador Musa Ibeto.
Ms. CHIGOZIEM EMEREUWA
OUTSTANDING NIGERIAN FEMALE ACHIEVEMENT
Ms. CHIGOZIEM EMEREUWA
Miss. Chigoziem Emereuwa is a Mathematician, PHD candidate and
an Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Mathematics and Applied
Mathematics at the University of Pretoria.
She
is the only surviving member of her family having lost her father,
mother and siblings through a fatal car accident at the tender age of
11. Undeterred by life-crushing incident, Miss. Chigoziem Emereuwa
crawled out of the dark hole of loneliness and sorrow and pursued her
dreams and goals with uncommon passion and dedication to enviable
success and inspiring accomplishments.
Below are Miss. Chigoziem Emereuwa’s inspirational story in her own words:
“I
am the only survivor of a car accident that claimed the lives of my
parents and siblings. In one second, I went from having a happy family
to being alone, no father, mother, sister or brother. Despite the
sorrow, sadness and pain that followed the incident, I continued to
live.
I lost my family when I was 11years old,
yet I still finished secondary school and got into university to study
mathematics at the age of 15. I got the degree and moved to South Africa
afterwards to get a master's degree in mathematics. Currently, I'm
finishing up a doctorate degree in Theoretical Mathematics, while
working as an assistant lecturer at the department of Mathematics and
Applied Mathematics at the University of Pretoria.
Even
though a reason to despair isn't far if I look, I stay positive and
lead a life that shows that surviving a tragedy isn't the end, one can
draw strength from it, find a purpose and continue living. My loss has
given me a different perspective of life and with that, through teaching
and volunteering with initiatives for children in Mamelodi, I help
younger ones understand that no matter what life throws at you, you
should keep living, keep dreaming, stay dedicated and most importantly,
stay optimistic.
My life story is one of
resilience and strength, sharing it has put smiles as well as tears in
the faces of a few who have heard it but mostly, it serves as a source
of motivation because in all, I try to stay happy, dedicated to my cause
and kind to people I meet.
OPEYEMI ODUTEMOWO
OUTSTANDING NIGERIAN FEMALE ACHIEVEMENT
OPEYEMI ODUTEMOWO
Opeyemi Odutemowo is a physicist, researcher and postdoctoral
fellow at the Physics Department of the University of Pretoria. Opeyemi
was awarded PhD in Physics at the young age of 29.
As
an academic researcher, Opeyemi is passionate about solving the problem
of power generation across Africa especially Nigeria, while
specializing in the area of nuclear materials with emphasis on the
problem of nuclear waste storage and management.
Opeyemi
has engaged in a number of extensive research works result of which
have been published in several peer reviewed journals. They have also
been presented at several local and international conferences. Notable
among the conferences is the South African Institute of Physics (SAIP)
conference where she was awarded best presentation by a PhD student in
Applied Physics. Opeyemi has to her credit over 10 publications that has
been published in peer reviewed journals.
Opeyemi
was recently awarded TWAS-DFG postdoctoral fellowship to carry out
research at the Friedrich Schiller University, Germany.
OUTSTANDING NON-NIGERIAN PARTNER
This award category recognizes and honours a non-Nigerian individual based in South Africa married to a decent, honest, hardworking Nigerian. The non-Nigerian partner must be an achiever who stands out in their field and has shown tremendous support for their partner's success, the Nigerian culture, tradition, and way of life.
PLATINUM AWARD
This award recognizes an outstanding Nigerian top heavyweight achiever who has achieved in no small measure in any field of career and is flying the Nigerian flag high in Southern Africa. The recipient must be a resident of Southern Africa.
Prof (Sir) Akinloye Anthony Bamigboye
PLATINUM AWARD
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Prof (Sir) Akinloye Anthony Bamigboye
Prof (Sir) Akinloye Anthony Bamigboye (BSc. Hons, MBCHB, Ife, MMed(Obs & Gynae, Wits), FCOG RSA, PhD RSA, D.Lett Hon., UK)
Prof (Sir) Akinloye Anthony Bamigboye (BSc. Hons, MBCHB, Ife, MMed(Obs & Gynae, Wits), FCOG RSA, Ph.D. RSA, D.Lett Hon., UK)
Prof Bamigboye hails from Ire Ekiti in Oye Local Government area of Ekiti, South West, Nigeria. He is the Medical Director of Louismed Hospital, Lekki, Lagos Nigeria, and Bamigboye Inc. in South Africa. He had his primary medical education at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria in the 1980s having attended Aquinas College Akure and Christ school Ado Ekiti in the 1970s in Nigeria. His post-graduate medical education and training were obtained in South Africa and England in the 1990s at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, and Imperial College, London (Hammersmith Hospital NHS trust).
Prof Bamigboye started his career in Medicine as a truly empathetic health caregiver who had his calling early in life to care for fellow humans. He exemplified this innate attribute by providing a pro bono service in a local catholic hospital in Ekiti state for 18 months in the 1980s while providing full government service.
His passion for Africa was unprecedented. During the 2nd phase of the medical brain drain in the late 1980s, he was offered a resident registrar position at the University of Kentucky, Louisville, USA, and at the same time got a Botswana government service contract. He chose Southern Africa over USA migration to join his southern African exiled classmates belonging to PAC and ANC organizations. He followed these colleagues to Lesotho and Zimbabwe before finally settling in Botswana during the peak of apartheid in South Africa.
His immediate community impact on arrival in Southern Africa was to set up a migrant English-speaking group in his local Catholic church where there was no avenue to express one faith, counseling, and socialize. He was involved with the academia from Nigeria in setting up social groups in a local university among the Nigerian lecturers. On arrival in Durban, in 1994 to commence the medical residency program and later in Johannesburg, he was selected amongst many specialist trainees, to London for a subspecialty postgraduate program in the Department of gynae-oncology and reproductive medicine. He was the first black South African to occupy a position in the Imperial College, NIH TRUST UK as part of his post-graduate training.
He has work experience in four different countries spanning two continents having had professional medical registration in Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa, Canada, the UK, and Nigeria. Prof. Bamigboye is an ardent researcher and a clinician who practices Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Reproductive Medicine with a special interest in an evidence-based approach. He is a pioneer of several medical interventions to alleviate the pain of operative surgery and to decrease death from bleeding after childbirth worldwide. This intervention was widely acclaimed and is now used all over the world from Africa to Asia to the Middle East and the Americans. Louise Specialist Hospital and Fertility Centre after his father was established in Lekki, Lagos Island, Nigeria
Sir Akin Bamigboye is listed in the top 100 doctors in the world by the international Biographic Centre, Cambridge UK. He was mentioned in the John Schiarri awards for outstanding research by the world society of gynaecologists (FIGO) and faculty 1000 awards, Middlesex, UK. He was awarded the highly prestigious Hippocratic prize in medicine in 2011 and has published both in scientific journals and social magazines across the globe. Prof. Bamigboye is an authority in his field having performed the first groundbreaking research on the care of women to relieve pains of operative delivery and control bleeding after childbirth. He received a Doctor of letters from IBC Cambridge Uk degree in 2012.
He has contributed to society by delivering highly cerebral guess lectures apart from medicine both in Nigeria and South Africa. He has looked into the Federal Government of Nigeria's policy on attracting skilled health professionals back into Nigeria for the transfer of skill -an ongoing project of brain gain. As part of his contribution to his faith, he was knighted into the society of the knight of Vasco da Gama in the late 1990s in Johannesburg. In all these periods, he set up various Nigerian organizations and cluster groups in Durban, Johannesburg and Nelspruit. Sir Bamigboye, a detribalized Ekiti man from South West Nigeria, was an honorary member of the Igbo community from Eastern Nigeria in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. In these communities, he offered guidance, counseling maturity, role modeling, and integrity to them for the capacity building of Nigerians and to preach non-criminality but hard work amongst Nigerians. He was a friend to all and a father to many even among those of his age group.
While engaging himself in all these activities in South Africa, he never forgot his home country Nigeria. He ensured investment in Nigeria as early as the early 90s and put many on scholarships for their education. All of these earned him a special award of community excellence by His Royal Highness, the Onire of Ire, Oba Okeoro II in 2007.
Having bagged a Ph.D. in gynaecology from the University of Witwatersrand, he was relentless in offering his service once again on a pro-bonus basis in Nigeria by taking up the following positions; Adjunct Professor at Delta State University, Delta State Nigeria, Visiting Professor, Ekiti State University and Full Professor and Foundation Dean of Clinical Sciences University of Medical Sciences Ondo state, Nigeria and at various times acted in the capacity of the Vice Chancellor while away.
Having practiced fully at Sandton Mediclinic and Nelspruit Mediclnic and served as a researcher with the school of clinical medicine, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, Prof Bamigboye returned home in 2013 to set up a standard medical practice by establishing LouisMed Specialist Hospital and Fertility Centre in Lekki, Lagos Island, Nigeria. The hospital was established to reduce the level of medical tourism exhibited by thousands of upper-middle-class and upper-class Nigerians who visit South Africa and a host of other developed countries for the minutest of medical issues.
Further on in the social front, he was instrumental in building the various Yoruba associations in South Africa. He is a life patron of the Nigerian Students’ Association and belongs to the board of trustees/hall of a paladin of several others. His hospital in Lagos has carried out several outreach programs in fertility including IVF and sponsors health programs on NTA to create health awareness in Nigeria.
Prof Bamigboye is married to a professional property consultant and valuer, the first black woman to be a member of the highly prestigious South Africa Institute of Valuers in the early 90s. The family is blessed with 4 children.
NIGERIAN DIPLOMATIC PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
The award recognises an outstanding, honest, and hardworking Nigerian Diplomat in South Africa who has been diligent and compassionate to Nigeria and Nigerians in South Africa.
Mr. Andrew N. Idi
NIGERIAN DIPLOMATIC PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Mr. Andrew N. Idi
Mr. A N. Idi is a Diplomat serving Nigerian Diplomatic Mission as
its Minister of International Relations and Communications at the High
Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Pretoria, South Africa.
Mr. Anthony A. Ogbe
NIGERIAN DIPLOMATIC PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Mr. Anthony A. Ogbe
Mr. Anthony A. Ogbe is a diplomatic officer serving as Consul and Minister in charge of Consular and Immigration affairs at the Consulate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Johannesburg. Mr. Ogbe has been in South Africa on Diplomatic duty for over two years now. He is an integral part of the ‘change team led by the Consul-General Mr. Godwin Adama who has introduced a new lease of life into the overall affairs of the Nigerian Consulate, Johannesburg. Mr. Ogbe has instilled sanity and professionalism Consular and Immigration processing at the Consulate. As a result, malpractices, inefficiencies and poor services and long turnaround time that once characterized Consular Issues and passport application are now things of the past
EXCELLENCE AWARD IN LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
The award recognizes an inspiring, hardworking, and impactful Nigerian politician, a government official at the Federal, State, or Local Government level, or a Nigerian lawmaker who made a significant impact through their program or processes that have positively affected or impacted the lives of Nigerians at home or in the Diaspora.
BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD
The person who will win the Business Leader of the Year category will be a Nigerian individual who exemplifies outstanding leadership in business. The person should have achieved positive financial results, increased shareholder value, sound management, proven corporate governance, and demonstrated innovation, together with intangible qualities such as integrity and vision.
NIGERIAN BUSINESS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR IN SOUTH AFRICA
This award recognizes personal achievements by a Nigerian business professional who owns a legitimate, and duly registered business entity in South Africa. Someone whose business success and ethics contribute to the positive image of Nigeria in South Africa and who demonstrates outstanding entrepreneurial spirit, strategic business direction, and innovative ideas while inspiring a new generation of upcoming business leaders.
BANJO OMOBOLAJI CLEMENT
NIGERIAN BUSINESS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR IN SOUTH AFRICA
BANJO OMOBOLAJI CLEMENT
Banjo Omobolaji Clement is founder and MD of Hindsight Auto Pty, Olifant Rentals, Removals & Boxman.
Within
11 years of his arrival in South Africa, Banjo has completed first
(BA International politics) and second degree (MA Political
communication cum laude with the University of Leicester), worked
briefly in the private sector and eventually built a successful chain of
businesses
His company, Hinsight Auto Pty
deals in buying and selling of cars, provision of transport rental
services and also operates an authorized financial service provider
registered with the national credit regulator. In 2017, Hinsight auto
pty had an annual turnover of R14 million.
Banjo
is not just a businessman, he is also a leader who is passionate about
the success of others and the community. He is the initiator of
entrepreneurship development locally and internationally recognised
initiative Start-up Africa- a platform he uses to promote
entrepreneurship amongst Nigerians and South Africans.
Mr. KINGDOM ONAH
NIGERIAN BUSINESS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR IN SOUTH AFRICA
Mr. KINGDOM ONAH
Kingdom Onah is an attorney, a businessman and director at the
ONAH ATTORNEYS INC. He holds an LLB in law. Kingdom started his law
practice after he qualified as an attorney of South Africa. He
registered his own Law firm; the ONAH ATTORNEYS INC which provides legal
services sch as civil and criminal litigation as well as conveyancing.
Apart from law practice, his Law-firm also serves as debt-collection
agency. Through, the law practice business and its debt-collection
agency division, Kingdom has created employment opportunities for people
with his law firm currently employing 6 employees and others as debt
collection agents.
A firm believer in justice
for all without discrimination on race or creed, Kingdom’s law-firm
represents different people from all walks of life and provides and
provide professional legal services to them.
OLUWAKEMI TEMITOPE OLATUNJI
NIGERIAN BUSINESS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR IN SOUTH AFRICA
OLUWAKEMI TEMITOPE OLATUNJI
Oluwakemi Temitope Olatunji like her company name-Inspired
Cakes- is an inspired businesswoman, baker and confectioner. Oluwakemi
leads a team of creative professionals at Inspired Cakes- a fast growing
cakes, confectionery and event management outfit. Oluwakemi and her
team have built a brand of excellence and integrity creating beautiful
works of art with cakes for different people within South Africa and
beyond. Their excellent works and professionalism with caking making
have been celebrated on the popular wedding TV show, Our perfect
wedding.
Building a business in a foreign land
requires a lot of faith, courage, tenacity and hard work. Over the
yearS, Inspired Cakes led by Oluwakemi has managed to prove itself as an
exceptional brand that is earning the trust of a large volume of
clientele.
“A lot of times, I get asked the
question “where are you from”, and I am very proud to let them know I am
Nigerian. With the bad publicity Nigeria has been exposed to in South
Africa, I am very glad to be flying the Nigerian flag with dignity,
excellence an integrity, says Oluwakemi.
INSPIRING CHANGE AWARD
The Inspiring Change Award recognises a remarkable Nigerian achiever based in South Africa who, through unwavering hard work, determination, and dedication, has risen from humble beginnings to attain significant success. This individual has introduced an initiative that effectively supports individuals from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. Their actions uplift those around them and inspire countless others to believe in their potential to achieve, regardless of their circumstances.
Ms. CHIGOZIEM EMEREUWA
INSPIRING CHANGE AWARD
Ms. CHIGOZIEM EMEREUWA
Miss. Chigoziem Emereuwa is a Mathematician, PHD candidate and
an Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Mathematics and Applied
Mathematics at the University of Pretoria.
She
is the only surviving member of her family having lost her father,
mother and siblings through a fatal car accident at the tender age of
11. Undeterred by life-crushing incident, Miss. Chigoziem Emereuwa
crawled out of the dark hole of loneliness and sorrow and pursued her
dreams and goals with uncommon passion and dedication to enviable
success and inspiring accomplishments.
Below are Miss. Chigoziem Emereuwa’s inspirational story in her own words:
“I
am the only survivor of a car accident that claimed the lives of my
parents and siblings. In one second, I went from having a happy family
to being alone, no father, mother, sister or brother. Despite the
sorrow, sadness and pain that followed the incident, I continued to
live.
I lost my family when I was 11years old,
yet I still finished secondary school and got into university to study
mathematics at the age of 15. I got the degree and moved to South Africa
afterwards to get a master's degree in mathematics. Currently, I'm
finishing up a doctorate degree in Theoretical Mathematics, while
working as an assistant lecturer at the department of Mathematics and
Applied Mathematics at the University of Pretoria.
Even
though a reason to despair isn't far if I look, I stay positive and
lead a life that shows that surviving a tragedy isn't the end, one can
draw strength from it, find a purpose and continue living. My loss has
given me a different perspective of life and with that, through teaching
and volunteering with initiatives for children in Mamelodi, I help
younger ones understand that no matter what life throws at you, you
should keep living, keep dreaming, stay dedicated and most importantly,
stay optimistic.
My life story is one of
resilience and strength, sharing it has put smiles as well as tears in
the faces of a few who have heard it but mostly, it serves as a source
of motivation because in all, I try to stay happy, dedicated to my cause
and kind to people I meet.
OLATAYO MUYIDEEN SIYANBOLA
INSPIRING CHANGE AWARD
OLATAYO MUYIDEEN SIYANBOLA
Olatayo Muyideen Siyanbola is a community
leader, philanthropist, mathematician, Mathematics and Science Educator
at Alfred Matching MSTA in Bushbuckridge Municipality Mpumalanga
Province.
Outside of his teaching profession,
Olatayo makes it a point of duty to educate and empower members of
Nigerian community in Bushbuckridge Municipality Mpumalanga Province
through his many charity and empowerment initiatives. His house in
Bushbuckridge is called a Nigeria House because it houses more than 25
Nigerians all of whom stay in the house for free and enjoy free food,
electricity and water. His empowerment also supports Nigerians to get
skill training for them to find job opportunities or start their own
business.
In his efforts to unite Nigerians in
Bushbuckridge, he convened a meeting of Nigerians in the area and hold
regular meetings toward the establishment of the Nigeria Community
Bushbuckridge. His first meeting attracted 38 Nigerians who also shared
his vision.
As part of his vision of a united
Nigerian community in Bushbuckridge, Olatayo organizes events to host
Nigerian children on the occasion of the annual 27th of May Nigerian
Children Day even though it is not observed in South Africa.
Dr. IDAH PETERSIDE
INSPIRING CHANGE AWARD
Dr. IDAH PETERSIDE
Dr
Idah Peterside was born in the sixties in Port-Harcourt city, Rivers
State, Nigeria. His pastor parents are from the Opobo Kingdom which is
part of the historic Niger Delta. Idah Peter, as he is affectionately
called, attended the Army Children School GRA in Port Harcourt in the
mid-seventies. He later attended Umuhia, government college in the
former Imo State. He also briefly attended the University of Uyo but
left to pursue his passion in football. He excelled and played for a few
notable Nigerian teams. He later acquired a Diploma at the Word of
Faith Bible College. That same year he signed a professional contract to
play nationally for Owerri. In 1998, he moved to Israel to play
professional football for Macabbi Herziliear, after which he received an
offer to play in South Africa. From 1998 to 2001, he played for the
Tembisa Classic, a premier league team. He later moved to Moroka
Swallows in Johannesburg.
Dr Idah Peterside’s s
sporting transcended the field of play. His oratical power and
knowledge of football landed him a job with the Supersports a leading
sports broadcasting stations in Africa. Alongside other colleagues, he
created Soccer Africa which has become the longest running sports show
in the world. The show has run for 16 years and Dr Peterside continues
to be part of it. Dr Peterside was one of the representatives of
Supersports at the 2018 Russia Football World cup.
In
the spiritual space, Dr. Peterside established Christ Ambassadors
Church with headquarters in Kempton Park in 2002. In 2014, he
established the ATV television station; a platform that is being used to
showcase God’s power to the whole sub-Sahara and parts of Europe. Both
him and his wife, Dr Iyenemi Peterside were honoured with doctorate
degrees in 2014. Dr. Peterside was ordained a Bishop in October 2016.
In
2017, Dr Peterside won Special recognition awards at the Nigerian
Community Excellence Awards for his works in promoting good image of
Nigeria in sports, christian ministry and community development and
leadership
EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD
Every year, The Nigerian Voice Newspaper in South Africa honours an individual with the most prestigious award for Excellence in Public Service for their innovative achievements that have resulted in more effective and responsive public administrations that have impacted members of the public.
