As momentum builds towards the Best of Nollywood (BON) awards holding in Kano next month, organisers have announced the gifted Master of Ceremonies cum stand-up comedian, Mr. Gbenga Adeyinka, as the main anchor for the show.
Adeyinka, who is a regular face at the award ceremony, will be sharing the stage with the delectable Kannywood actress, Maryam Ado Mohammed, known professionally as Maryam Booth.
The choice of Gbenga, who started his career as a corporate affairs manager in an engineering firm, was borne out of his consistency and professionalism in smooth delivery, organisers say in a press statement made available to TCN.
He hit national limelight with his “shine shine bobo” promo for ‘Star Game Show’ several years ago. He has also anchored television programmes for AIT, Galaxy TV, MBI, and Africa Magic on DSTV.
The self acclaimed Grand Comedian of Nigeria, GCON, is a multi-award-winning stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who speaks various Nigerian languages.
On her part, co-host Maryam Booth came into the Kannywood when she was 8- years-old, and has since established herself as an icon in the northern Nigeria m,otion picture industry.
She found fame with her hit movie “Dijangala” which was released in 2007 and had gone on to be known for her dexterity in playing a wide range of roles in movies.
Maryam is also a model, fashion designer and brand ambassador for several notable brands including Ajinomoto.
According to the Chief Executive Officer of BON, Seun Oloketuyi, “This year’s edition of the award will be one of the most intriguing events to close 2019 for the Nollywood industry and we dare you to be there.”
The 2018 edition of BON, anchored by Helen Paul, was held in Oyo State, while this year’s Best of Nollywood awards moves up north to Kano on December 14, 2019.
