(New York, New York, August 2010)— Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA) announces Uduak Oduok will host its 2010 NEA Red Carpet Awards. The NEA celebrates and recognizes the achievements of Nigerians in the fashion and entertainment field, globally.
This year’s event takes place as Nigeria, the largest country in the continent of Africa, celebrates 50 years of independence from British ruling.
“I am thrilled and honored to be NEA’s 2010 Red Carpet host,” said Oduok. “Nigeria remains very relevant, globally, inspite of its problems. I look forward to sharing the country’s remarkable entertainment and fashion personalities with America and the world!”
Uduak Oduok recognized as a brilliant visionary, especially on Africa’s emerging global fashion and entertainment markets, is a US based fashion model, attorney, journalist and publisher.
“We are excited Uduak will be NEA’s official red carpet host for our 5th Annual event this year,” said Tope Esan, Co-Founder & Executive Producer. “Uduak’s love for diverse cultures, her versatility and influence in the fashion and entertainment industry (within and outside Nigeria) makes her a natural fit.”
The 2010 NEA Awards takes place on September 18th, 2010 at New York’s BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center located 199 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007.
Confirmed celebrities attending the event include Singers Laura Izibor, Nneka and Lara George, Nollywood Actress Genevieve Nnaji, Actors Ramsey Nouah & Jim Iyke, Supermodel Oluchi and 2010 BET Nominated rapper M.I. The event will also be hosted by West African Idol finalist Omawumi Magbele
Artists and entertainers at the NEA Awards will be recognized in seven categories this (music, radio, film/TV, fashion, comedy, entertainment promotions, other entertainment) year.
For more information or to purchase your tickets, visit www.nigeriaentawards.com
ABOUT UDUAK ODUOK
As a journalist, Uduak Oduok has conducted numerous interviews with some of the world’s leading names in fashion and entertainment including Alexander McQueen, Donna Karan, Vivienne Westwood, Diddy, Lemar Odom, D’Banj, P-Square, Rachel Roy, Beverly Johnson, Naomi Campbell, Kelly Rowland, Keri Hilson, Sean Paul, Mo’Nique, Tracy Reese, Jason Wu, Ozwald Boateng, Ralph Rucci, David Tlale, Tiffany Amber, Sabayasahci Mukherjee, Stephanie Okereke and Deola Sagoe. Nominated for her “Outstanding Contributions to Fashion Communications” at the 2010 AFI Africa Fashion Awards, Uduak is also a publisher as well as an attorney representing clients in the fashion and entertainment industry. For more information on Uduak, visit www.uduaklaw.com.
ABOUT NIGERIA ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
The Nigeria Entertainment Awards is annual event in the United States that recognizes the outstanding achievements of Nigerians in music, film, TV, comedy, fashion and radio, globally. The award ceremony features performances by prominent Nigerian and international artists. Established in 2006, the NEA is passionate about promoting Nigerian and African entertainment and using its platform to educate and address issues about Africans and friends of Africa in the diaspora. For more information, visit www.nigeriaentawards.com.
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This year’s event takes place as Nigeria, the largest country in the continent of Africa, celebrates 50 years of independence from British ruling.
“I am thrilled and honored to be NEA’s 2010 Red Carpet host,” said Oduok. “Nigeria remains very relevant, globally, inspite of its problems. I look forward to sharing the country’s remarkable entertainment and fashion personalities with America and the world!”
Uduak Oduok recognized as a brilliant visionary, especially on Africa’s emerging global fashion and entertainment markets, is a US based fashion model, attorney, journalist and publisher.
“We are excited Uduak will be NEA’s official red carpet host for our 5th Annual event this year,” said Tope Esan, Co-Founder & Executive Producer. “Uduak’s love for diverse cultures, her versatility and influence in the fashion and entertainment industry (within and outside Nigeria) makes her a natural fit.”
The 2010 NEA Awards takes place on September 18th, 2010 at New York’s BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center located 199 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007.
Confirmed celebrities attending the event include Singers Laura Izibor, Nneka and Lara George, Nollywood Actress Genevieve Nnaji, Actors Ramsey Nouah & Jim Iyke, Supermodel Oluchi and 2010 BET Nominated rapper M.I. The event will also be hosted by West African Idol finalist Omawumi Magbele
Artists and entertainers at the NEA Awards will be recognized in seven categories this (music, radio, film/TV, fashion, comedy, entertainment promotions, other entertainment) year.
For more information or to purchase your tickets, visit www.nigeriaentawards.com
ABOUT UDUAK ODUOK
As a journalist, Uduak Oduok has conducted numerous interviews with some of the world’s leading names in fashion and entertainment including Alexander McQueen, Donna Karan, Vivienne Westwood, Diddy, Lemar Odom, D’Banj, P-Square, Rachel Roy, Beverly Johnson, Naomi Campbell, Kelly Rowland, Keri Hilson, Sean Paul, Mo’Nique, Tracy Reese, Jason Wu, Ozwald Boateng, Ralph Rucci, David Tlale, Tiffany Amber, Sabayasahci Mukherjee, Stephanie Okereke and Deola Sagoe. Nominated for her “Outstanding Contributions to Fashion Communications” at the 2010 AFI Africa Fashion Awards, Uduak is also a publisher as well as an attorney representing clients in the fashion and entertainment industry. For more information on Uduak, visit www.uduaklaw.com.
ABOUT NIGERIA ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
The Nigeria Entertainment Awards is annual event in the United States that recognizes the outstanding achievements of Nigerians in music, film, TV, comedy, fashion and radio, globally. The award ceremony features performances by prominent Nigerian and international artists. Established in 2006, the NEA is passionate about promoting Nigerian and African entertainment and using its platform to educate and address issues about Africans and friends of Africa in the diaspora. For more information, visit www.nigeriaentawards.com.
