ELOY Awards announces Mimi Onalaja and Layole Oyatogun as hosts of the the 2016 edition...
Mimi Onalaja and Layole Oyatogun are set to host the 2016 edition of the ELOY Awards.
The
awards organized by Exquisite Magazine will hold its 8th edition on
27th November 2016 at the Intercontinental Hotel Lagos. Nigerian
designers including Wanger Ayu, Tubo, Trish O, Fablane By Derin, Rikaoto by me and more were unveiled alongside Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade and more top celebrities were names released for the 2016 edition's nominee list.
“The criteria for the ELOY Awards
focuses on the character of the individual, her ability and achievements
and how her work impacts the Nigerian society, through Direct and
Indirect leadership, Service, Commitment, Achievement, Integrity and
Character and we look forward to celebrating all nominees and winners
and all women” Tewa Onasanya, the editor in chief of Exquisite Magazine shares the criteria for nomination.
About Mimi Onalaja
Omowunmi
"Mimi" Onalaja graduated with a Bachelors Degree in International
Relations from Covenant University in 2010 and has been on a constant
journey to find happiness and fulfillment since then. This resulted in a
career switch after a short stint in Human Resource Consulting to TV
Presenting and Hosting, which she does presently and loves.She also has an Acting Diploma from the New York Film Academy with wild
dreams and big plans to leave her mark in the Entertainment Industry,
from Nigeria to the World. Mimi is currently a member of the Ebonylife
TV family, presenting the show "VVIP Events" where she works the red
carpet at major fashion, lifestyle and corporate events in Nigeria;
co-hosting "Play 2 Win", a seasonal game show as well as "Destinations
Africa", a travel show with an aim to highlight the glory of the
Continent. She also writes a weekly personal fashion and lifestyle
column on StyleVitae aptly called "For The Life Of Mimi". Mimi loves a
good laugh and values family, friendship and good ol' fun! With a recent
appreciation for travel, expect her to see as much of the world as she
can and document it too!
About Layola Oyatogun
Layole
Oyatogun is a Media Personality and Actress. A graduate of Mass
Communications from the University of Lagos, she started her career
co-presenting an entertainment show called 'Star Dust' with her younger
sister, Mofe Oyatogun on MITV. She moved on to Silverbird Television
where she worked for seven years.
While at Silverbird TV, she
conceptualized, presented and produced the Cadbury Breakfast TV show,
Page 3, MBGN Diary and numerous documentaries, promos and fillers. As
the presenter, producer and scriptwriter of Page 3, a fashion and
lifestyle program which has been ranked among the best of its kind,
Layole made indelible marks in the industry through her no-holds barred
style and feature of celebrities on the show. She also played a key
role in the organisation and selection process of Most Beautiful Girl
in Nigeria pageant.
Layole has featured
in the following movies 30 Days by Ego Boyo and Mildred Okwo, Damage,
Unconditional by Uche Jombo, Mrs and Mrs Johnson, U- Turn by Grace
Oboba, Trapped, The Inn and many more movies. Layole is also a seasoned
Red-carpet host, with stints at the red carpet of various Fashion weeks
both home and abroad, including; Arise Fashion Week Nigeria, Lagos
Fashion and Design Week, Africa Movie Academy Awards AMAA, Mercedes Benz
Fashion Week in Joburg, Pretoria, Malta, and New York. She was the
only red carpet host at the inaugural ball of President Goodluck Jonathan
and Vice-President Namadi Sambo in Aso-rock. She has also hosted events
such as Africa International Fashion Week, Nigeria's Next Super Model,
Denizz Fashion Show, City People Awards for Excellence, Africa Fashion
Week Nigeria, Luxury Beauty Brunch, Ethan and Harriet Product Launch
Weddings and many more.
Layole was nominated at the 2012 Nigerian
Broadcasters Award in the category Most promising and young presenter of
the year and also at the 2013 ELOY Awards in the Female TV presenter
of the year category. Layole has now established her Production company,
Layole Oyatogun Productions which produces Tv shows and movies, she's set to take over the world with interesting and captivating content.
We are delighted to announce our host for this year's ELOY Awards 2016 Mimi Onalaja and Layole Oyatogun.
Details:
Date - 27th November 2016
Venue - Intercontinental Hotel Lagos
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