Preparations are gathering momentum for the maiden edition of Celebration of Icons 2018, with organisers set to honour prominent Nigerians for their contributions to society and their various fields of endeavour.
The event, scheduled for Sunday, October 28, 2018, will hold at Mauve 21 Event Centre, Ibadan, and is expected to attract notable personalities from the political, business, entertainment and traditional sectors.
Chief Executive Officer of Apreel 1 Event Planners and Publisher of Apreel 1 Magazine, Seyi Odunuga, who disclosed the plans, said several distinguished personalities had indicated their readiness to attend the ceremony.
According to Odunuga, the honourees were carefully selected based on their humanitarian activities, contributions to society and achievements in their respective fields.
Among those listed for recognition are High Chief Adebayo Akande, Chief Mrs Foluke Yusuff, Engineer Seyi Makinde, Chief Niyi Akintola (SAN), filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, actor Femi Adebayo, Fuji musician Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1, and Alhaji Musiliu Haruna-Ishola.
Others include Honourable (Prince) Diran Odeyemi, Chief Mrs Toyin Kolade, Princess Olubunmi Olakulehin, Honourable Oladipo Adebutu, Honourable Akeem Ademola Ige, Honourable Gbenga Oyekola and publisher Yemi Sonde.
Royal presence is also expected at the ceremony, with Oba Frederick Obateru Akinruntan, the Olugbo of Ugbo Kingdom, and Oba Saliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, listed as Royal Fathers of the Day.
Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi and Chief Abiodun Agbele are expected to attend as Distinguished Guests of Honour, while Deacon Owolabi Oladejo is billed to serve as Chairman of the occasion.
Speaking on the initiative, owner of the United States-based MSEB Entertainment, Chief Foluke Yusuff, said her organisation was committed to ensuring a successful and memorable event.
Yusuff described Celebration of Icons as a unique initiative designed to recognise Nigerians whose achievements and contributions deserve public acknowledgement.
She disclosed that the programme would become an annual event, with its central objective being the celebration of success, excellence and service to humanity.
Also speaking, Head of MSEB Entertainment in the United Kingdom, Mr Bayo Animasahun, said the 2018 edition was being planned as a major social event that would combine entertainment with recognition of outstanding personalities.
“Nigeria is about to witness a classic event, filled with fun and pageantry of a royal occasion,” Animasahun said, expressing confidence that the organisers had put the necessary arrangements in place for a successful outing.
With a blend of entertainment, recognition and high-profile attendance expected, Celebration of Icons 2018 is set to bring together personalities from different walks of life in Ibadan.
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