The much anticipated and highly publicized event, Stakerrs FEST went down the history in a blaze of glamour and studs of glitter last weekend. An event which kicked off at 12noon with an elaborate and impressive Red Carpet ceremony, hosted by Face Of Amber Beauty Queen, Miss Teniola Akinpelu, was a grandeur of all time investiture in the history of African Entertainment industry.
Currently viewed as the most massive entrepreneurship festival in Africa, Stakerrs Fest 2018 shut down Lagos, Pulled Mammoth crowd and paraded like pageantry, the foremost social figures and giants on the African soil as A-List guests. Over 1500 people landscaped the iconic and prestigious Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island on Saturday the 18th of February, 2018 not for another political rally, but to cheer and celebrate the all time and all season African Living Legends.
From the opening ceremony and through the main event, like a roller coaster, all attendees were treated to legendary rave of fun, sumptuous meal and astronomical entertainment. Music performances, comedy and spoken words by multi-talented and award winning music artistes and comedians poured out like an avalanche of rain in a most magnificent atmosphere as MC Abbey and Nollywood Actress Maureen anchored the moments.
Amongst the dignitaries and Awards Recipients, were the African Global Football Legend, Wimbledon Record Breaker and Former United Nations’ Ambassador-Amb. John Fashanu, Guinness World Record Holder and African Legendary Dance Machine-Kaffy, Foremost Basket Ball Icon, Olumide Oyedeji, Nollywood Stars; Alex Ekubo, and Ike Ogbonna, Nollywood Legend-Eucharia Anunobi, Business Moguls; Basorge Tariah Jr, Engr. John Shaibu, Amb. Eletu, Pharmtex MD, Ozzybosco and Mother etc.
The media presence was seasoned with rich list as RED CARPET ON TV, NTA 10, GALAXY TV, STV, AIT, CITY PEOPLE, SUN, LINDA IKEJI, INFLUENCEWITHAQUINAS MEDIA, DAILY TIMES, TVC, GUARDIAN, PUNCH, NIGEZIE, ORISUN TV, AFOEVO TV, DEZ MEDIA, JERMAINE PHOTOGRAPHY, VANGUARD, GIDILAG, ANASCO TV, ITS OK MEDIA, LA MODE MAGAZINE, BEN TV, AND HIP TV flooded the arena in full regalia. The event was also supported by AMSTEL MALTA, LILY WATER by MAY & BAKER said the project managers; DABINCHI GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED & RED CARPET ON TV LIMITED.
Mr. Adewala Hassan, CEO of Stakerrs Communication Limited and Convener of the annual rendezvous expressed his profound gratitude to God and to all who made his dream a reality. He assured that he will stop at nothing to making the event a landmark remark on the global page going forward. The award recipients and all attendees also took turns to share how delighted they were that at last an event and a platform that is devoted to telling the true African story and celebrating its heroes have been born and congratulated the convener and his team for taking such a bold step that will revolutionize the African continent.