The just concluded Conference and Awards put together by the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) did not only bim it’s searchlight at industry stakeholders alone but stretch further to the entertainment circle.
This gave rise to the Association honouring the duo of Ejiro and kevwe Sese Atina on Thursday, December 14, 2023 in Lagos, with the “Young Entertainers Awards” alongside eleven other distinguished personalities and marine company for their immense contributions to nation building.
The award is coming barely a month the duo performed at the Indian festival called Diwali aboard a Motor Tanker vessel in Lagos.
The duo while speaking shortly after receiving the award, described the organisers of the event as a group of people with eye for young talents.
According to Kevwe, the nature of their music attracts mostly the elites adding that the jazz music is for the matured minds.
Kevwe called on stakeholders from the maritime industry to support them either by advice or musical exposure.
“I Thank God for making this award to happen. I also want to thank my jazz fans for the support.
“I want to thank the two unions that made us to explore the maritime industry in the area of entertainment which I believe paved the way for this award.
“I want to also thank my father and mother for their immense support towards ensuring that we prosper in the musical journey.
On his part, Ejiro thanked the organizers of the award for honouring them adding that the appreciation will not be complete without commending the parents.
The AMJON event had three paper presentations from government agencies from the maritime industry, even as stakeholders commended organisers of the event for honouring recipients cut across diverse industries.
