Entertainment
Baanty Wins Music Executive of the Year Award at Entertainment GIANT 2023 Awards
Baanty, also known as Ikpon Kelvin, the visionary Founder of BNM Entertainment, has been honored with the prestigious Music Executive of the Year Award at the Entertainment GIANT 2023 Awards. Organized by Entertainment Reporter, this annual event celebrates excellence in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
As the driving force behind BNM Entertainment, Baanty has demonstrated unparalleled dedication to talent development and record label management, with a keen focus on nurturing the talents of young, enterprising Nigerians. His innovative approach and unwavering commitment have earned him this well-deserved recognition.
The head of judges for the Entertainment GIANT 2023 Awards, Agbolade Omowole, praised Baanty’s exceptional contributions to the music industry, stating, “Baanty’s visionary leadership and dedication to nurturing talent have set a new standard for excellence in the music executive realm.”
Reflecting on his win, Baanty expressed gratitude for the recognition and shared his excitement about signing new artists to further elevate Nigeria’s music scene. “I am deeply honored to receive this award, and I am more determined than ever to continue empowering young talents and pushing the boundaries of creativity in our industry,” he remarked.
The Entertainment GIANT 2023 Awards also recognized outstanding achievers in various categories, including Content Creator of the Year (Mr Macaroni), Rising Content Creator of the Year (Layi Wasabi), Artiste of the Year (Asake), Actor of the Year (Timini Egbuson), and Actress of the Year (Bimbo Ademoye), among others.
Notable winners include Mavin Records for Record Label of the Year, Don Jazzy for Entertainment Icon of the Year, and Tiwa Savage for Songstress of the Year. The awards ceremony also celebrated the contributions of esteemed individuals such as Rita Okoye, named Entertainment Journalist of the Year, and Cynthia Shalom, honored as Blogger of the Year.
Entertainment GIANT, an acronym for Golden Icon Awards for Nigerian Talent (GIANT), remains committed to recognizing and celebrating the immense talent and creativity within Nigeria’s entertainment industry.