By Anthonia Soyingbe / Snr Reporter, Lagos
It was indeed glamour and glitz last Sunday when a cross-section of women who have demonstrated hard work and diligence in their various fields of endeavours were recognized and celebrated at the Exquisite Ladies of the Year Awards (ELOY) in Lagos.
The event, which was organised by Exquisite Magazine and sponsored by Baileys, was indeed the convergence of the crème de la crème of the entertainment, fashion, and music industries. Some of these included Taiwo Ajayi-Lycett, Ireti Doyle, Osas Ighodaro, DJ Nana, Funke Akindele, Elvina Ibru, Anny Ibrahim, Essence, Kenny Saint Brown, Mimi Onalaja, DJ Lambo, and many others.
Funke Akindele
Speaking at the event, Tewa Onosanya, Publisher of Exquisite Magazine and organiser of the ELOY award said the initiative of the award is to celebrate all women as the make impact in their endeavours. “All over the world women are taking giant stride and it is importance to appreciate them because of their importance in the society”.
Explaining why Baileys supported the 2014 awards, Brand Manager, Ufuoma Udjoh, said the success story is to celebrate the stylish and contemporary women in their various fields of endeavours. “Baileys is always ready to create a platform to celebrate our women and ELOY has provided the right platform to value and celebrate women,” she said.
“As the spotlight for women is building all over the world, our brand is equally ready to celebrate their achievements and to also inspire others to stay focus and be diligent in their endeavours because they will be rewarded in no time,” Ufuoma added.
Winners in the twelve (12) categories of the 2014 ELOY Awards were: Labizzy Jojo of Rainbow FM and Anita Omalicha of Rhythm FM as On-Air Personalities of the Year; Tenny Coco Kashaam for Beauty by Coco as the Makeup Artist of the Year; Funke Akindele as the Brand Ambassador of the Year; Sisi Yemmie as Blogger of the Year; April by Kunbi by Olakunbi Oyelesi, as Fashion Designer of the Year; Toyin Lawani as Stylist of the Year; House of Tara as Beauty Brand of the Year, Omoni Oboli as the Actress (big screen) of the Year; Osas Ighodaro as the TV Actress of the Year; Blessing Egbe as the Female Film Producer of the Year; Shola Soyele and Stephanie Coker as TV Presenters of the Year; Omawumi as the Female Music Artist of the Year; and DJ Mystelle as the Female DJ of the Year.
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