NIGER DELTA ADVANCEMENT AWARDS 7.0 UNVEILS LIST OF NOMINEES AND WEBSITE FOR VOTING
The Niger Delta Advancement Awards 7.0 powered by JUVENIS’ Mag/TV has unveiled the list of nominees on Friday 18th, October 2024 at SEVEN OASES EVENT CENTER, Port Harcourt with media houses, celebrities and dignitaries in attendance.
According to the President/Founder of Niger Delta Advancement Awards, Mr. Oxford T. Okpalefe who answered various questions from journalists and people in attendance, he said “after organizing 6 editions, we had to go on break to review what we did, work on the feedbacks, inject new ideas, give sometime and come back better with more fire”.
Speaking further, he said ” when we returned, we put out a press release and began call for nominations. 30, 113 entries were received as entries in the call for nominations that started on the 7th of September and closed on the 30th of September 2024 which was done online with the use of Google form. Thereafter, we did our compilations, carried out an extensive research and consultations with stakeholders of different categories across the 9 states of the Niger Delta and came up with a comprehensive list”.
With the return of Niger Delta Advancement Awards, the President/Founder, Mr. Oxford T. Okpalefe spoke further; ” we have increased the nominations from Top 9 to Top 15 in each category. Each State of the Niger Delta must have at one nomination.We also created new categories making it total of 52 category that we now have that cut across all sectors”.
On where the event will hold, Mr. Oxford T. Okpalefe said ” in the past 6 editions, we have gone to the major states of the Niger Delta and showcased the event to them. Going forward, the event will hold every year in Port Harcourt except there is a sponsorship from a state government that is when we will host it in another state”.
On voting for nominees, he said; “it used to be SMS voting where people send messages to a short code which was tiring because if someone needed to send 100 votes, the person will have to send 100 SMS.. With the new technology in vogue, we are using our website for voting which is now easier and seamless”. To vote, visit: www.ndaawards.juvenismag.com
With the preparations ongoing, the President/Founder, Mr. Oxford T. Okpalefe says; “The Niger Delta Advancement Awards 7.0 holds in December 2024 in Port Harcourt. Date and venue will be communicated on our website and social media channels.”
Some of the categories have: Fubara, Akpaabio, Diri, Omo-Agege, Eno, Jack-Rich, Uzodinma, Ogbuku, Aiyedatiwa, Oti, Otu, Oborevwori & Obaseki are Nominated as Man of the Year, Mark Angel, MC Edo Pikin, Sabinus, MC Mbakara, Lucky Udu, Broda Mike, Jojo Falani, Young Elder & Skido Make are Nominated as Mega Influencer of the Year, Idahams, Erigga, O’fresh, Maxi Kabiesi, Bobby Friga, Sydaman, Fortune Nada, Maleke, Wall Zee, Gthree Mayami, Ikpa Udo, Oba Omega, Shuun Bebe D’romola & Mkaze are Nominated as Artiste of the Year, K.O. Baba, Frank D’Don, MC Edo Pikin, Ambassador Induz, Last Prophet, MC Casino, MC Duke, MC Layor, MC Slim Joe, Simcard, Busy Mouth, Who KES, MC George & Warri bros are Nominated as Comedian of the Year. Below are the categories for Niger Delta Advancement Awards 7.0:
*Best Music Producer
*Best Movie Producer
*Best Music Video Director
*Best Movie Director
*Comedy Skit of the Year
*Music Video of the Year
*Movie of the Year
*Song of the Year
*Next Rated Artiste
*Next Rated Comedian
*Next Rated Actor
*Best Record Label
*Best Disc Jockey
*Best TV Programme
*Best TV Presenter
*Best Radio Programme
*Best Radio Presenter
*Best TV Station Manager
*Best Radio Station Manager
*Macro Influencer of the Year
*Best News Website/Blog
*Best Campus Radio Station
*Newspaper of the Year
*Television Station of the Year
*Radio Station of the Year
*Fashion Designer of the Year
*Hotel of the Year
*Best Pension Fund Administrator
*Best Microfinance Bank
*Bank of the Year
*Insurance Company of the Year
*Construction Company of the Year
*Oil & Gas Company of the Year
*Best Internet Service Provider
*Real Estate Company of the Year
*Mega Influencer of the Year
*Comedy Club of the Year
*Comedian of the Year
*Actor of the Year
*Artiste of the Year
*Best House of Assembly Member
*Federal Representative of the Year
*Senator of the Year
*Commissioner of the Year
*Minister of the Year
*Speaker of the Year
*Political Icon of the Year
*LGA Chairman of the Year
*Governor of the Year
*Young Person of the Year
*Amazon of the Year
*Man of the Year
To see the nominees and vote for your choice, visit: www.ndaawards.juvenismag.com