The Eko Hotel Convention Centre in
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria recorded a milestone on Sunday, July 14, 2019,
with the successful staging of Nigeria’s first-ever Afrocentric Prom night.
Tagged “Afroprom,” the night was lit
up by performances from Teni, Rema,
Joeboy and Fireboy among
others.
Organized by J. Vanni Global, the event, which had been highly anticipated since
it was announced in May saw thousands of students listing their expectations
for the night on social media, as they waited breathlessly for a historic event
at one of Nigeria’s most iconic venues.
Speaking on getting students from over
100 secondary schools to attend, Assistant
Creative Director and Road Manager, J. Vanni Global, Adebisi Odubela said: "We had to visit every school because
we wanted these teens to know that we were serious about creating a platform
for them."
In addition to music performances from Teni, Fireboy, Rema, Joeboy, Flash on
the night, the crowd was also treated to comedy from ace comedian Ushbebe, alongside electric dance
renditions by celebrity dance group Dream
Catchers, and Don Flex & the
Extigate team.
Apart from entertainment, the audience
also listened to inspirational speeches from popular musician-turned politician
Banky W, multi-award winning media
personality and Red Media co-founder, Debola
Williams, as well as Bada Akintunde
Johnson, country manager of Viacom International Media Networks Africa.
Also speaking at the event was Mrs Adebimpe Ihekuna, Group Head, Products
& Markets Development Group, Polaris Bank Limited, who addressed the
teaming audience on seven important keys required to drive unimaginable
success: characteristics common with the bank.
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| The Prom King and Queen |
The noticeably vocal and excited
audience then took in the spectacle of the crowning ceremony for the maiden prom King & Queen, who were each
voted in by the audience from a shortlist of three, which was selected from
hundreds of entries. Master Ogbole
Kenneth, a recent graduate of St Gloria's College, Ikeja and Miss Okonkwo Angela of Apex Brilliant Academy,
Alimosho, emerged winners of the maiden prom King & Queen crowns
respectively.
In addition to their star prizes, the
prom King & Queen will also enjoy an exclusive lunch with a celebrity act
next weekend.
Commenting on the success of the event,
J. Vanni Global Creative Director,
Mobola Abiru said:
"This is what we
always wanted to do: create a platform for these teens and young adults to
mingle and network freely, learning key life values yet having the time of
their lives. We are proud of this initiative and how great this turned out to
be."
In the course of the event, social
media recorded thousands of excited reactions from audience members.
@tifeadewunmi on Instagram wrote: Lord
knows I had to hold myself. It was MAD!!!
@-victorywilson wrote: #afroprom2019
was amazing!! Shows for teenagers like this should be organized often :)
@dondanng also wrote on Instagram:
@tenientertainer thrilling the teens @afropromng. Teens sure know how to have
fun
@its.priscy wrote; if you aren't at
@afropromng you're missing
@nonsoo.ok wrote: @fireboydml in the
house there must be Afroprom next year
o @afropromng
More Photos:
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| The REMA Magic |
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| Teni wow fans |
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| Mrs Adebimpe of Polaris Bank |
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| Banky W |
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| Hosts, Jimmie & Titi |
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| Ikorodu Bois |
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| Debola Williams |
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