OYA
Awards International Incorporated, a foremost Afrocentric organization
with special preference for one of the most popular races in the
world-Yoruba race, is perfecting plans to host the 8th Edition of its
annual Ogo Yoruba Awards, proudly known as OYA Awards. It is created to
celebrate individuals and corporate excellence leading the sustenance of
the Yoruba cultural heritage.
In order not to
break the tradition due to the ravaging Coronavirus pandemic affecting
the people and world at large; this year's edition will be held
virtually and streamed exclusively in all media platforms of Freelanews,
the official media partner of the prestigious awards and in concert
with other social media platforms respectively.
Information
available revealed that the go-getter founder of the prestigious OYA
awards, Ambassador Wale Adeoba, was specially excited when breaking the
news on the forthcoming 8th Edition of the finest indigenous Yoruba
Awards- OYA.
According to him he said "I'm
really excited for this year's edition because aside from the awards
ceremony, we have taken another bold step and added the much awaited
'seminar' to it to make it bugger and better, he boasted.
While
giving details of the event, Ambassador Adeoba divulged that instead of
looking at the negative effect of the COVID-19, this is the time to be
more creative beyond the scourge of the pandemic.
"Yes,
there is COVID-19 but my guiding principle has been that there is
always an opportunity in any crisis. It is then left for you to seek and
find the desired opportunities.
"When the
realities of the pandemic dawn on us, my team was afraid for the brand
but I insisted that we only need to be more strategic and creative.
“The
OYA Awards event project provides an excellent opportunity for Yoruba
leaders to come together and recognize the incredible people we are.
“During
this time, it’s so important for OYA Awards to continue the
appreciation that we have for the game-changing Yoruba sons and
daughters or anyone who may have contributed to the advancement of
Yoruba race. Although we won’t be able to celebrate together this year,
I’m thrilled that technology still gives us the opportunity to give
recognition where it's due.” he squealed.
On
records, previous winners of the credible OYA Awards were selected based
on key performance metrics by the board of awards. This year, the
founder made it known that nominations are extended to anyone who has
been working tirelessly in one way or the other for the cultural
advancement of the Yoruba race.
This year, an
enlightenment session is being added. This provides a platform for
issues affecting the race to be discussed and chart the way forward for
the preservation of the Yoruba heritage.
The
OYA Awards celebrates both the organizations and individuals that have
made notable impacts in either the Yoruba race or its people through
governance, developments, donations and care. It is an award that
celebrates extraordinary performances of Yoruba sons and daughters in
their chosen career or endeavours.
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