Don Jazzy, Toyin Abraham, Peller, others win Silverbird awards
Nollywood actors Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Toyin Abraham and popular Nigerian record producer Michael Ajereh, known as Don Jazzy, were among those who received the 2025 Silverbird Awards for their contributions to the entertainment industry.
They were honoured alongside other Nigerians at the annual award held on Sunday night at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.
Don Jazzy bagged the Extraordinary Achievement Award, and RMD clinched the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Other recipients include popular Tiktoker Habeeb Hazmat, aka Peller, who received the Influencer of the Year Award, while Toyin Abraham and Chidi Mokeme bagged the Trailblazer Awards.
The awards, which cut across different fields of endeavours, also honoured Governor Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State with the prestigious Silverbird Man of the Year Award.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos and his Enugu State counterpart, Peter Mbah, received the distinguished Governors of the Year Award, while the Minister of Works, David Umahi, was recognised as Minister of the Year.
The Silverbird Man of the Year Award, which started in 2006, celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to various sectors, including business, politics and entertainment.
The annual event presents a political discourse where government policies are censored; speeches are made amidst various awards that will be given to individuals who have excelled in their various fields.
Some prominent awardees of past editions include P-Square, Olu Jacobs, Aliko Dangote, Akinwumi Adesina, and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
(NAN)
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