The governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, and Publisher, Ovation International Magazine, Aare Dele Momodu have described the Nigerian entertainment industry as world-class by all standards.
The duo disclosed at the unveiling of a voting platform for the Most Popular Celebrity Award in Osogbo, Osun State by Governor Adeleke.
Speaking with pressmen on Tuesday morning in Osogbo, the venue of the unveiling, Momodu said the Nigerian music industry and Nollywood are global brands, adding that the award would further boost the industry’s rating towards becoming a global leader.
“The Nigerian entertainment industry is world-class, it would become number one in the world. So, I am proud of what Osun State has done. Governor Ademola Adeleke is investing in the industry; he is from a family that is into entertainment with the likes of David Adeleke (Davido), Shina Rambo, and B-Red among others.
“This project is aimed at producing more of Davidos, B-Reds, not just in the state but also across the country, hence, our decision to support the ambition.
“I urge Nigerians to join the platform and vote for their favourite celebrities. This is an industry that can solve the problem of unemployment if properly supported. It could take our youths out of poverty,” he said.
Declaring the platform opened, Governor Adeleke, who was represented by the Commissioner for Tourism, Abiodun Ojo, said the reason for the choice of Osun for the event is not far-fetched, saying the state is the cradle of entertainment with the likes of the late Duro Ladipo, Kareem Adepoju (Baba Wande), Yemi Elebuibon to the trendy Davido among others.
“Today, we are unveiling another landmark, a prestigious honor to creative minds. It is an integrity-laced process and a unifying force to boost the industry, through an enigmatic progression that will create over 50,000 entrepreneurs Nationwide.
“This will be a drive to a sustainable data-based National Recognition in the form of an Award to Nigeria’s MOST POPULAR CELEBRITY for the year 2023 in 17 Categories to be crowned here in Osogbo,” he added.
The project coordinator, Solanke Hamzat, said the platform would offer fans the opportunity to vote for their favorite celebrities in seventeen categories.
He said the platform is devoid of any technicalities and is making the fans the deciders based on the influence such celebrities had on their lives.
Recall, the Osun State government under Governor Adeleke has been in recent times, at the forefront of promoting tourism, culture, entertainment, and more in the state.
