The lounge section of the Mauve 21 Event Centre in Ring Road, Ibadan, was a beehiveĀ of activities last Sunday, when the cream of the entertainment industry besieged theĀ capital city for the maiden edition of Odua Music and Movie Award (OMAMA) to addĀ glamour to the event.
From musicians to actors and those behind the scene of movie productions, it was aĀ day that was set aside to honour those who had contributed in no little means toĀ the development of the Yoruba culture through music, videos and other areas ofĀ entertainment.
Anchored by popular Ibadan-based comedian, Remote, the event, which was organised by Ademola Moreklue of Maya Awards, put forward a spectacle of the culture and traditionĀ to the amusement of the audience, who seemed to be enjoying every moment of theirĀ stay while they listened to the jokes of Remote.
There were many highpoints at the event, but the moment people had been waitingĀ for would soon came when Juju singer, Femi Solar, whose profile has continued toĀ rise to the envy of his colleagues, emerged the best Juju Artiste of the Year even asĀ he revealed that he never saw it coming.
Solar, who is described by his fans as a protege ofĀ Yinka Ayefele was lost of wordsĀ as he stepped forward to receive his award. The Adegbodu twins also claimed the BestĀ Gospel Artiste of the Year award, even as Gospel Artiste of the Year (Female) awardĀ was given to Bunmi Akinaanu (Omije Ojumi).
Popular comic actor, Wale Akorede, otherwise known as Okunnu, was rewarded for hisĀ hard work and consistency, as he went home with the Best Comic Actor of the YearĀ award just as Femi Adebayo won Best Actor of the Year. Jaiye Kuti emerged the BestĀ Actress of the Year. Nkechi Sunday won Best Actor in a TV series.