Okey Bakassi, Mercy Aigbe to host Abia edition
Okey Bakassi and Mercy Aigbe have been announced as the host to the 2016 edition of the Best of Nollywood awards scheduled to hold in Abia.
Mercy Aigbe
Recommended articles
Scheduled to hold in Abia on December 10, 2016, the organisers unveiled the hosts on Wednesday, November 9, 2016.
Speaking on the decision of the 2016 organising committee, the producer of BON Awards, Seun Oloketuyi said "Pairing this two just tells you anything can happen when it comes to BON Awards."
Speaking further, he said, "Okey is one of Nigeria’s most prolific Comedians and an actor who for over two decades has carved a niche for himself as a vintage entertainer while Mercy Aigbe Gentry has over the years built her career as the new darling of new school Nollywood."
ADVERTISEMENT
In years past, the movie awards ceremony had been hosted by celebrities that include DJ Jimmy Jatt, Deji Falope, Chioma Akpotha, Gbenga Adeyinka 1st, Fred Amata, Gbemi Olateru, Gideon Okeke and Bimbo Akintola.
Organisers recently held a celebrity reading sessions to students in school in Abia state with top movie stars in attendance.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
Disney's 'Madu' director is working on a documentary on Chibok girls 'The Harvest'
Ruger & BNXN describe their joint project as 'synergy at its finest'
Daniel Oriahi's film 'The Weekend' selected for 2024 Tribeca Film Festival
Seyi Vibez was the most streamed artist in Nigeria from Jan - March 2024
I didn’t delete anything - Ruger defends tweet after accusations of promoting rape culture
Rihanna wants to be on a collaboration with Tems & Ayra Starr
Sho The Icon - Kabiyesi (Official video)
False reporting is dangerous - DJ Switch debunk claims she was arrested
Davido shines in landmark Madison Square Garden concert
Pulse Sports
Lionel Messi's son breaks the internet after scoring five goals for Inter Miami
Naija Stars Abroad: Onyedika, Boniface, and Osimhen shine across Europe
Victor Osimhen and Tobi Amusan make list of Forbes’ 30 under 30 Class of 2024
ADVERTISEMENT
