The seventh version of the Lord’s Achievers Awards (LAA) lit up The Monarch Occasions Centre, Lekki, Lagos, as younger leaders, innovators, and changemakers have been celebrated underneath this yr’s theme: Icons of Influence.
The Awards, powered by Lord’s London Dry Gin, acknowledged 12 excellent achievers whose work demonstrates excellence, creativity, and affect throughout Nigeria and past.
This yr’s awardees have been:
● Finance – Jennifer Awirigwe
● Media & Journalism – Debbie Larry-Izamoje
● Literature – Victory Ashaka
● Movie & Leisure – Kaline Njoku
● Visible Arts – Damilola Onafuwa
● Sports activities – Asisat Oshoala (represented by Mr. Lanre Vigo, Chairman, Inter Lagos Soccer Membership and her supervisor)
● Well being & Wellness – Ifeoluwa Dare Johnson
● Societal Improvement – Tunde Onakoya
● Agriculture – Samson Ogbole
● Innovation & Expertise – Tosin Eniolorunda
● Trend & Life-style – Temilade Tolulope “T.T Dalk”
● Content material Creation – Tobi Ayeni “Miss Techy”
Awardees, occasions hosts and organisers on the Lord’s Achievers Awards 2025, in Lagos not too long ago
In a landmark second, the inaugural “Lord of the Metropolis” Award was introduced to Ife Durosinmi-Etti, a previous honouree who made historical past on the Cannes Lions Worldwide Competition of Creativity, successful three Silver Lions for her pioneering breastmilk financing marketing campaign.
The 2025 Lord of the Metropolis award introduced to Ife Durosinmi-Etti, Founder and CEO, Herconomy by Gbemileke Lawal, Advertising and marketing Supervisor, Nigeria Distilleries Restricted (NDL), for her trailblazing efforts as a previous honouree successful three silver awards on the CannesFestival earlier this yr.
The credibility of the choice course of was strengthened by a distinguished jury together with: Stephanie Busari (Senior Editor, Africa, CNN), Chuka Obi (Director of Creativity & Improvements,
Globacom), Titilope Adesanya (Director of Operations, Africa, EMPIRE), Wole Odetayo (CEO,
Southwest Innovation & Tech Co.), Femi Taiwo (Managing Accomplice, F.I.T Africa), Ladun Awobokun (Chief Content material Officer, FilmOne), and Chinyere Inya (Accomplice, Speed up
Africa & Future Africa).
Additionally representing the model on the jury have been Oluwagbemileke Lawal, Advertising and marketing Supervisor, Nigeria Distilleries, and Olusegun Akinyemiju, Senior Model Supervisor, Lord’s London Dry Gin, alongside Oluwaseun Olaniyan, Accomplice and Head of Manufacturers and Communities at The Affect Company, the Awards’ strategic engagement accomplice.
R-L: Chuka Obi, Director of Creativity and Innovation, Gobacom, presenting the award for media and journalism to Debbie Larry-Izamoje, CEO, Brila Media Group
R-L: Stepahnie Busari, Emmy, Gracie, and Peabody award-winning journalist and Senior Editor, Africa at CNN, presenting the award for sports activities to Asisat Oshoala, represented by Lanre Vigo, Chairman Inter-lagos Soccer Membership and Supervisor of Asisat Oshoala
Over the previous six editions, the Lord’s Achievers Awards has honored over 70 younger achievers together with Layi Wasabi, Adejoke Lasisi, Stanley Onuorah, Kelechi Okoro, Solomon Ayodele, Kennedy Ekezie-Joseph, and Segun Adegoke. These alumni have continued to interrupt obstacles of their fields whereas inspiring others to observe of their footsteps.
Talking on the corporate’s dedication, Oluwagbemileke Lawal, Advertising and marketing Supervisor, Nigeria Distilleries, stated,
“The Lord’s Achievers Awards is greater than an occasion; it’s an funding in Nigeria’s future. For seven years, now we have celebrated younger achievers whose work evokes others and creates ripple results throughout society. This yr’s winners embody the braveness, creativity, and resilience we have to transfer ahead as a nation.”
Oluwagbemileke Lawal, Advertising and marketing Supervisor, Nigeria Distilleries, giving the welcome deal with on the awards ceremony Olusegun Akinyemiju, Senior Model Supervisor, Lord’s London Dry Gin, added,
“At Lord’s, we’re proud to face behind a platform that amplifies voices of change and excellence. Tonight’s honourees remind us that true management just isn’t about titles, however in regards to the affect we go away behind. That is the legacy the Lord’s Achievers Awards continues to construct.”
The night was not solely about awards but additionally a showcase of creativity and tradition. Visitors
have been handled to unforgettable performances from Seeing By the Arts (STAR), Band
Tronic, Loud Choir, rising Afro-soul star Qing Madi, crowd-favourite Fido, hypeman Do2dtun
alongside a stay DJ set, and fast-rising sensation Shoday.
The Lord’s Achievers Awards continues to champion younger achievers who are usually not solely shaping
industries, but additionally constructing a legacy of affect for the long run.
About Lord’s Achievers Awards
The Lord’s Achievers Awards (LAA) is an annual recognition platform powered by Lord’s London Dry Gin. Launched in 2019, the Awards have a good time younger Nigerians whose works and initiatives show excellence, innovation, management, and societal affect throughout various sectors.
R-L: Dr. Dotun Olowoporoku, Managing & Basic Accomplice, Ventures Platform, presenting the award for Movie and Leisure to Kaliné Njoku, movie composer and performer.
Oluwagbemileke Lawal, Advertising and marketing Supervisor, Nigeria Distilleries, giving the welcome deal with on the awards ceremony
Olusegun Akinyemiju, Senior Model Supervisor, Lord’s London dry Gin, giving a toast on the Lord’s Achievers Awards,
QingMadi performing on the Lord’s Achievers Awards, 2025, in Lekki not too long ago.
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