By Ikenna Orioha
The United Entertainers Friends Forum (UEFF), has held Award Festival in Owerri, the Imo State capital.
The event was held on Thursday at Rockview Hotel, Owerri, Thursday.
The Award Ceremony was graced by all entertainers of Imo origin. Many persons were recognized on their outstanding service/performance to society through philanthropy, entertainment, politics or business.
The event which was spectacular, featured renowned Musicians (on bongo, high life, hip hop, gospel, reggae, cultural), Movie Markers, MCs, Comedians, Professional Dancers, among others.
Speaking, President and Founder of The United Entertainers Friends Forum, Amb Emmanuel Maduwuike, hinted that UEFF organized the event to reward some persons who outstandingly render selfless services to people in the state.
The UEFF President outlined that the awardees among who were Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu (President of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo), Evangelist Mike Ikoku (CEO of All Seasons Hotel), including other Entertainers and clergy, were adorned because of their contributions to the growth of humanity and the advancement of Imo State.
He congratulated them for meriting the medal of honor, assuring that UEFF will intensify rich entertainment to keep people happy and relaxed no matter any odd, appreciating members for their steadfastness.
“UEFF is comprised of Musicians, Comedians, Actors and Dancers of Imo State origin and the Movie and Entertainment Industry have what it takes to rebrand the nation positively, thereby bring revival to the dwindling economy”, Maduwuike outlined.
Encouraging Entertainers to remain focused because entertainment industry pays well now, a veteran Nollywood Actor, Vitalis Ndubuisi, told government to stop neglecting the entertainment industry and invest hugely in it.
With a known comedian, Prince Igwe Johnson Tochukwu (CEO, Oluimo Comedy), urging government to promote entertainment industry.
