ZAINAB JUNAID
As part of the vision to encouraging and promoting young talents, Ejiro and kevwe Sese Atina have been awarded the prestigious 'Young Entertainers Award' at the just concluded Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) 2023 annual Conference and Awards.
The award is coming barely a month the duo performed at the Indian festival called Diwali aboard a Motor Tanker vessel in Lagos.
Speaking shortly after receiving the award, the duo commended organisers of the event saying they are people with eyes for young talents.
According to Kevwe, the nature of their music attracts mostly the elites as the jazz music is for the matured minds.
Kevwe further enjoined stakeholders from the maritime industry to continue supporting 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," he said.
On his part, Ejiro thanked organizers of the award for honouring them adding that the appreciation will not be complete without commending their parents.
The event which was held on Thursday, December 14, 2023 in Lagos also honoured eleven other distinguished personalities and marine company for their immense contributions to nation building.
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.
