Leading Telecommunications service
provider, Airtel Nigeria, has named music legend, 2Face Idibia; rap artiste
Phyno; reggae dancehall singer, Patoranking; one of Nigeria’s fast rising
comedian, Akpororo and renowned On-Air-Personality, IK Osakioduwa as brand
ambassadors, at an event held at the Agip hall of Muson Centre, Lagos.
The brand ambassadors were unveiled
to the public at a star-studded event themed, ‘The Icon,” which held yesterday
at MUSON Centre in Onikan, Lagos.
Speaking at the occasion, Managing
Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Mr. Segun Ogunsanya,
stated that the new Airtel brand ambassadors; who are tagged Smart Icons are
respected members of the society who have distinguished themselves in their
respective fields and as a result, have now become forces in the entertainment
sector.
He said: “We have carefully selected
ambassadors who embody the values, character and overall image inherent to the
Airtel brand, therefore making them a perfect fit for further endearing Airtel
to millions of Nigerians whilst strengthening the relationship we have with our
customers.” He added that the selection of the highly talented ambassadors was
also meant to encourage the teeming youth population and inspire them towards
realizing their dreams.
Ogunsanyaalso noted that the
appointment of enterprising and talented Nigerians as brand ambassadors is in
line with our commitment to delivering value and rewarding excellence.
He described the unveiling ceremony
of the celebrities as further demonstration of the Telco’s commitment to
support the arts, creativity and entertainment industry.“The selection of this
unique blend of brand ambassadors is a testimony of our commitment to promote
entertainment, creativity and the arts in Nigeria”, he said. All the Smart
Icons have recorded monumental successes in their respective fields. Tuface
Idibia is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most popular musicians and has
received numerous awards including Headies, KORA, MOBO, Channel O Music Awards
and MAMAs. He is also engaged in a number of CSR activities as a celebrity
ambassador.
IK Osakioduwa, an accomplished
On-Air Presenter is a six-time host of the celebrated reality TV show, Big
Brother Africa and has been rated among the top three most influential young
people in Nigeria. He was also recognized by the Future Awards as the ‘Best
On-Air Personality.’
Patoranking, the reggae dancehall
singer won the coveted Next Rated Award at the 2014 Headies Awards while just
recently, he was named the Best African Act at the 2015 Ghana Music Awards.
Renowned, on-the-rise comedian,
Akpororo, is regarded as someone with very strong work ethic and his passion
for comedy has earned him so many accolades. He also sponsors a football
competition as a way of supporting talented youths in his community.
The fifth ambassador, Phyno, the
Enugu-born indigenous rapper is famous for his songs and has also earned
several awards including the Headies Award for Best Collaboration in 2013 and
best Rap Single in 2014. Airtel Nigeria has been a prominent contributor to
entertainment and Arts, and over the past few months have extended their
sponsored assets in this sector to include some of the favorite TV series,
including Tinsel, Before 30 and Desperate Housewife Africa.
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