Express Multimedia Limited,
publishers of Nigeria’s leading entertainment newspaper; Entertainment Express
has rolled out this year’s 50 Most Influential Entertainers in the country.
The star-studded compilation is
an annual chronicle to commemorate the anniversary of the newspaper.
According to the editor, Mr. Azuh
Amatus, the list was to celebrate entertainers who have distinguished
themselves in their chosen genres.
His words, “A year ago, when we
first brought to you, our darling readers the first EE special anniversary
edition, a lot has changed. While a few of the entertainers who made the first
50 retained their spots in this second edition, others however, have ‘ported’
and slipped down the pecking order. Welcome to the world of Nigeria’s 50 most
influential entertainers in the nation’s showbiz industry - carefully selected
by our seasoned editorial team with support from our numerous contributors."
On why they were selected, Amatus
said, “Entertainment Express recognizes the most distinguished entertainers who
have combined global achievements in their respective chosen careers. These one
have within the one year made great marks in the highly competitive industry.”
"Please, enjoy this bumper
keepsake edition - until that time again next year when we complete another
circle,” the youthful Azuh added.
In this year’s list,
entertainment powerhouses like Tuface, Omotola, AY, Mercy Johnson all retained
their spots following a successful year in the different genres of
entertainment. Others however lost their spots to new and emerging
entertainment forces like Ice Prince, Iyanya, Bevely Naya, and Eku Edowor.
See list below, in no order.
Hafis Oyetoro (Actor)
Ice Prince (Musician)
Tuface, Singer
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde (Actress)
AY – Comedian, Businessman
comedian
OC Ukeje (Actor)
Wizkid, Musician
D’Banj (Musician)
Iyanya, Musician
Omawumi, Musician
Flavour, Musician
Waje, Musician
Tiwa Savage, Musician
Olamide, Musician
Phyno, Musician
Davido (Musician)
DJ Jimmy Jatt (Disc Jockey)
Kcee (Musician) –The Limpopo
King
Kcee (Musician) –The Limpopo
King
Toolz (OAP)– Curvaceous Radio
Queen
Basket Mouth, Stand-up
Comedian,
Charles Novia –Author,
producer, director
Linda Ikeji - Blogger
Cecil Hammond, Show organiser
Audu Maikori, CEO, Choc City
Music Mogul
Jason Njoku, iROKO CEO, New media
YAW, OAP
Eku Edewor,
TV presenter,
Ken-Caleb Olumese, Niteclub
owner
Tony Okoroji, Music activist
Ajebo & Moyolistic (Naija
FM 102.7)
P-Square, Musicians
Denrele - TV presenter
Gbenga Adeyinka – MC -Comedian
De Don – comedian
Obafaiye Shem, –Civil Defence
commandant
Zika, Wellington and Elama
- Radio hosts
Bovi, comedian
Fiberesima Ibinabo (Actress)
Victor Osuagwu (Actor)
Beverly Naya (Actress)
Stephanie Okereke (Actress)
Kunle Afolayan (Filmmaker)
Chinedu Ikedieze (Actor)
Osita Iheme (Actor)
Lizzy Anjorin (Actress)
Nse Ikpe-Etim
Mercy Johnson (Actress)
Jim Iyke (Actor)
Monalisa Chinda
(Actress/Producer)
Tonto Dike (Actress)
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