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Preparations For Taraccotta Awards In Top Gear
Preparations for the Taraccotta Awards, the first ever Nigerian Film and Television awards in the country is in top gear as the organisers hosted the nominees and sponsors to a corporate nite in preparation for the main award slated for July 18th 2010 at the grand ball room of the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suits Lagos.
The sponsorship nite is tagged ‘The Corporate Nigeria Nite’ an initiative of Classic Events, the owners of Tarracotta Awards. According to the organsiers, the award is aimed at celebrating excellence in talents and creativity in the Nigerian Film And Television industry. And the theme of the award is “Imagine Life Without Television.”
The major sponsors of the award according to our source include Pan Africa, a Peugeot Automobile Nigeria Limited Company with the support of Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Nigerian Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Talent Associates Nigeria Limited, Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), Federal Ministry of Information and Communication, Voice of Nigeria (VON) and the Film Directory (TFD) etc.
The award also has endorsement from Independent Television Producers Association of Nigeria (ITPAN) and Zuma. In an interview, the executive producer/CEO, Mr. Ayodeji Adedeji, said the purpose for the presentation was to seek the support of corporate bodies in the execution of the first Nigerian film and television awards.
He stressed that “the relevance of the film and television medium cannot be over-emphasised. It is through these channels the information is being disseminated.” According to him “the corporate society realises the relevance considering the commercials being aired on well packaged programme with a view to connecting a wider audience. This is why Tarraccotta deems it necessary to encourage better programming by rewarding excellence in creativity productions.”
It will be also interesting to know that the award has been added to the British Film and Television Directories of Festivals having contents in the class of British Film and Television Awards (BAFTA), Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTA) and South Africa Film and Television Awards (SAFTA) etc.
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Stephanie Linus, First Black Recipient Of Lennox K. Black Prize
The Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine is a prestigious accolade awarded by Thomas Jefferson University, recognising outstanding individuals.
The actress was honoured with the Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine by Thomas Jefferson University in America in recognition of her outstanding contributions to social activism and impact through her work.
This remarkable achievement, they said, highlights her dedication to societal well-being and marks her as the first Black recipient of this distinguished award.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine is a prestigious accolade awarded by Thomas Jefferson University, recognising individuals who have made significant contributions to the medical field, promoting scientific discovery and advancements.
Named after Lennox K. Black, a Canadian manufacturing executive known for his philanthropic efforts and service on various boards, including Thomas Jefferson University, the prize celebrates excellence in medical innovation and global contribution to health and medicine.
The actress is renowned for her activism and impactful work in areas concerning women’s health and rights, including her efforts to combat issues like fistula and gender-based violence.
According to the award organisers she has been instrumental in bringing about social change through her films and campaigns. They added that her work extends beyond borders, affecting lives and policies internationally, embodying the spirit of the Lennox K. Black International Prize.
On receiving the award, Stephanie expressed her gratitude and reaffirmed her commitment to using her platform for social good.
“This recognition goes beyond me; it is for all the women and girls fighting for a healthier, safer world. It amplifies our message and our work. It strengthens my resolve to continue advocating for gender equality, social justice, and improved maternal and reproductive health in Africa,” she said
Susan Aldunge, Interim President of Thomas Jefferson University, admired the actress, saying, ‘‘Your ability to educate while humbly addressing the cultural obstacles impeding progress for young women is commendable. Your intelligent, personal take on the necessary human rights changes has deeply impacted all lucky to encounter you. Congratulations once more on this well-deserved award and the acknowledgement of your efforts.’”
Ms Aldunge further said that Thomas Jefferson University, a leader in medical education and research, hosts the award to underscore its mission of improving lives through innovation in health care.
‘‘The university is proud to honour Stephanie Linus, whose work aligns with Jefferson’s values of creativity, collaboration, and compassion in pursuing excellence in medicine and beyond.
“Awarding the Lennox K. Black International Prize to Stephanie Linus celebrates her achievements and signals a broader recognition of the importance of social activism in medicine and health,” she added.
“Her pioneering efforts continue to inspire and effect change, paving the way for a healthier, more equitable world’’.
Stephanie, who was named Chairperson of the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) for the Best International Feature Film (IFF) category of the Oscars in August 2023, is best known for her 2015 advocacy movie ‘Dry’, which tells the story of a 13-year-old girl whose parents marry her off to a 60-year-old man, with devastating consequences.
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‘I’ll Continue To Ask For My Balance’ – Phyna reacts.
Ilebaye’s revelation came just after Phyna had publicly called out the organizers for withholding some of her prizes.
Phyna, who revealed this to Newsmen insinuated that Ilebaye broke the gender code by announcing that she got her full prize money.
She also stressed that she would continue to demand for her balance, stating that she worked hard for the money during the show’s 72-day duration.
“I believe I should at least get what I worked so hard for 72 days. You all suddenly remembered your alert screenshots and IG Live………… Common……one among others is 1BTC which is over 80m in today’s market.
“To those who got their money in full
I’m happy for you. As a poor man’s child, let me ask for my money and other items remaining.,” She added.
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