On Tuesday, October 11, 2022, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), conferred national honours on several Nigerians, who were adjudged to have contributed their quota to the development of the country. Entertainers were not left out. Saturday Beats takes a look at some of the entertainers who were honoured on the occasion
Popular filmmaker and the Chief Executive Officer of EbonyLife Films, Mosunmola Abudu, aka Mo Abudu, was awarded with the Officer of the Order of the Niger . She wrote on Instagram, “I am deeply grateful to God Almighty for this national honour. I thank my family, especially my praying mother, my amazing EbonyLife family, and you all my friends and supporters.
“I have received many awards around the world. I have sat in many great rooms representing our dear continent and my beloved country, Nigeria. But today, all I feel is deep gratitude that my country also honours me with one of the highest honours in the land. One instituted by the National Honours Act of 1964 –the year of my birth – to recognise Nigerians and friends of Nigeria who have rendered service to the benefit of the nation.
“The Nigerian creative industry continues to rise in both financial returns to Nigeria’s economy as well as boosting the image of our country.”Veteran fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, aka K1 de Ultimate, was awarded Member of the Order of the Niger. He was present to receive his award from Buhari. Speaking on the award, the singer’s wife, Emmanuella Ayinde-Marshal, wrote on Instagram, “A well deserved honour to the doyen of music, my darling husband. Congratulations my Olasunkanmi.
The award was given to the ‘Last Last’ crooner for his achievements in the music industry. The letter of award said Burna Boy was honoured for winning the Grammy Awards in 2020 and “he along with other artistes have repositioned the Nigerian entertainment industry and placed it on the global map.”Singer, Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba, got a Member of the Order of the Niger award.
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