The Lagos Soirée II, part of the EMY Africa celebrations, brought together Ghana and Nigeria’s elite for an evening filled with glamour, celebration, and style, marking an exciting precursor to the annual EMY Africa Awards.
Event Highlights: Held at the opulent Weststar Mercedes-Benz Showroom in Lekki, the soirée featured an impressive guest list including Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Dele Momodu, Kojo Soboh (Founder of EMY Africa), Ayo Animashaun, Efya, and Roselyn Ngissah. Other notable attendees were Cobhams, Majid Michel, Sasha P, Enyinna Nwigwe, Enioluwa, James Gardiner, Kelechi Amadi Obi, and Mudi.
Atmosphere and Entertainment: The event was marked by its elegant ambiance, complete with top-notch hospitality and a continuous bar service by Rémy Martin. Co-hosted by Nigeria’s Latasha Ngwube and Ghana’s Mawuli Gavor, the soirée celebrated the unity between Ghana and Nigeria. Highlights included an electrifying performance by Efya and a surprise appearance by Nonso Bassey, adding to the night’s excitement. Guests enjoyed high-octane African fashion against a backdrop of luxury Mercedes-Benz vehicles, captured by celebrity photographer Ngozi Eme.
Award Nominees Announced: The evening also featured the announcement of nominees for the 9th EMY Africa Awards in various categories, including:
- Outstanding Designer of the Year: Chocolate by Bediako, Phil & Joe, Anthony Dzamefe, Yomi Casual, Andrew Mckenzie.
- Man of the Year Music: Black Sherif, Stonebwoy, King Promise, Sarkodie.
- Actor of the Year: James Gardiner, Timini Egbuson, Too Sweet Annan, Anthony Woode, Kunle Remi.
- Man of the Year Sports: Mohammed Kudus, Jeremiah Owusu-Karamoah, Ekow Boye-Doe, Abdul Fatawu.
- Discovery of the Year: Bus Stop Boys, Olive the Boy, Prince Gyasi, Detail Africa.
Kojo Soboh’s Welcome Speech: Kojo Soboh, Founder of EMY Africa, expressed excitement about the soirée, highlighting its role in celebrating African male excellence and fostering Nigeria-Ghana collaborations in entertainment. He hinted at even greater things to come at the main event in Accra.
Support and Media Coverage: The event was supported by Weststar Associates Ltd (Mercedes Benz Nigeria), KGL Group, Rémy Martin, and various other partners. Media coverage included Ghana-based outlets such as Black Volta and Nkonkonsa, and Nigerian platforms like BellaNaija, Pulse, and BET Africa.
Looking Ahead: With anticipation building for the main EMY Africa Awards on October 26th in Accra, the Lagos Soirée continues to inspire and celebrate excellence across the continent. For more details or to secure attendance, visit EMY Africa’s website or follow them on social media @emyafrica.