The Young Entertainers of Ejiro and Kevwe, Sese Atina bagged awards at the just concluded conference organized by the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON).
The awards came barely a month the duo performed at the Indian festival called Diwali aboard a Motor Tanker vessel in Lagos.
Speaking after receiving the award, the duo described the organisers of the event as a group of people with eye for young talents. Kevwe said that the nature of their music attracts mostly the elites adding that the jazz music is for the matured minds, while calling on stakeholders from the maritime industry to support them either by advice or musical exposure.
While expressing their appreciations for the award, he said, “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 their parents.
The event which held on Thursday, December 14, 2023 in Lagos also honoured eleven other distinguished personalities and marine companies for their immense contributions to nation building.
