The list of nominees for the maiden edition of Nigeria Comedy Awards (NCA) has been finally unveiled.
The awards, which is taking place at Eko Conference Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday September 24, 2023, aims at honouring outstanding achievements in Nigeria’s comedy industry.
Speaking, Wole Adenuga, co-executive producer, Nigeria Comedy Awards, says as the organisers count down to the event, they are fully conscious of the high level of anticipation by the nominees, and their fans.
“We are working intensively with Indomie Noodles, Airtel, Malta Guinness, Peak Milk, Fanta, and other brands that have partnered with us to make the event a great success. One of the highlights of the night would be the Revelation of the Year category, which has Layi Wasabi and Soso as nominees, with the winner receiving a cash prize of N1 million in addition to a plaque,” he noted.
Going by a post on the Instagram page: @NigeriaComedyAwards, the nominees include Basketmouth, Mercy Johnson, Tomama, Broda Shaggi, Real Warri Pikin, Kenny Blaq, Taaooma, Sabinus, and Battle on Bukka Street. Others are Mr Macaroni, Bovi, My Flatmates, Helen Paul, Passport, Ajebo, Success, Jude OC, Bimbo Ademoye, Yaw, Kirikiru, Powski, Solomon VI, Dada Adekola, The Johnsons, Josh2Funny and Charles Inojie, as well as other people and works that have made great impact in the industry.
While the show will be watched live by about 1000 people, it would also be seen by millions globally on wapTV (DStv 262, StarTimes 116, GOtv 129, FreeTV 751, and Play 275); with massive support from several film and media organisations.
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