Telecommunication giant , Airtel Nigeria, last Thursday
unveiled Hip -hop icon , 2Face Idibia; Rap sensation ,
Phyno; Dancehall artiste , Patoranking ; fast-rising
comedian, Akpororo and renowned On -Air -Personality ,
IK Osakioduwa as brand ambassadors.
The celebrities were presented to the public at a star -
studded event tagged ‘The Icon ” . The event held at the
prestigious MUSON centre , Onikan, Lagos .
While addressing the gathering , Managing Director and
Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Mr. Segun
Ogunsanya , stated that the new Airtel brand
ambassadors were selected due to their fine image ,
sound characters and achievements in their various
fields.
He said : “ We have carefully selected ambassadors who
embody the values , character and overall image
inherent to the Airtel brand, therefore making them a
perfect fit for further endearing Airtel to millions of
Nigerians whilst strengthening the relationship we have
with our customers . ”
Ogunsanya also noted that the appointment of
enterprising and talented Nigerians as brand
ambassadors is in line with Airtel’ s commitment to
delivering value and rewarding excellence.
He noted that all the ambassadors have recorded
monumental successes in their respective fields. 2Face
Idibia is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’ s most
popular musicians and has received numerous awards ,
including the Headies, KORA , MOBO , Channel O Music
Awards and MAMAs . He is also engaged in a number
of CSR activities as an artiste .
IK Osakioduwa , an accomplished Presenter is a six -
time host of the celebrated reality TV show , Big
Brother Africa and has been rated among the top three
most influential young people in Nigeria. He was also
recognised by the Future Awards as the ‘ Best On- Air
Personality . ’
Patoranking , the reggae dancehall singer won the
coveted Next Rated Award at the 2014 Headies , while
just recently, he was named the Best African Act at
the 2015 Ghana Music Awards.
Fast-rising comedian, Akpororo , is regarded as
someone with very strong work ethic and his passion
for comedy has earned him so many accolades . He
also sponsors a football competition as a way of
supporting talented youths in his community .
Phyno, is known for rapping in Igbo language , and has
also earned several awards including the Headies , for
Best Collaboration in 2013 and Best Rap Single in 2014 .
Airtel Nigeria has been a prominent contributor to
entertainment and Arts in Nigeria, having sponsored
some of the favorite TV series, including Tinsel, Before
30 and Desperate Housewife Africa .
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