Layi Wasabi, Segun Adegoke, IBQuake Shine at 2024 Lord’s Achievers Awards

Mary Nnah

In a night of glamour and celebration, Nigeria’s brightest stars gathered in Lagos for the 6th edition of the prestigious Lord’s Achievers Awards, honoring emerging icons in various fields. The highly anticipated event, themed “Celebrating Emerging Icons,” lived up to its promise, showcasing exceptional talent and innovative achievements.

Layi Wasabi, the renowned Nigerian comedian and skit maker, Segun Adegoke, a trailblazing Alternative Investment Expert and Social/Climate Entrepreneur, and Ibukunoluwa Ajagbe, the dynamic spoken word artist known as IBQuake, took home top honors in the entertainment, agriculture, and Literature/Spoken word categories, respectively. They were joined by other distinguished winners, including Stanley Onuorah (Finance), Dr. Fola David (Arts), Dr. Kelechi Okoro (Health), and Solomon Ayodele (Societal Development).

The evening’s festivities were marked by the unveiling of the newly rebranded Lord’s Dry Gin, boasting a sleek, modern design and innovative Guala cap. This exciting development reflects the brand’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Guests were treated to an exclusive first glimpse of the revamped product, which combines style, practicality, and enhanced safety features.

Industry leaders, celebrities, influencers, and media personalities converged to celebrate the achievements of these visionaries, recognized for their innovative approaches and contributions to various fields, including technology, finance, entertainment, agriculture, health, literature, fashion and lifestyle, start-up, art, and social impact.

Director Stanley Obi, of Grand Oak Limited’s Prime Business Unit, emphasized the significance of honoring emerging talents making significant local and global impacts. “Tonight, we celebrate not just the achievements of our honorees, but the potential they hold to shape the future. Lord’s Dry Gin has always been a brand that values excellence and innovation, and it is only fitting that we honor those who embody these values,” he said.

The night featured a series of powerful speeches, captivating performances, and the presentation of coveted Lord’s Achievement Awards plaques. These prestigious awards symbolize sophistication, modernity, and prestige, reflecting the brand’s reimagined identity.

The 2024 Lord’s Achievers Awards solidified the event’s position as a beacon of recognition for outstanding achievers across Nigeria, inspiring a new generation of leaders. By celebrating emerging icons, Lord’s Dry Gin demonstrates its dedication to recognizing the next wave of Nigerian innovators, creatives, and entrepreneurs shaping the future.

As the rebranded Lord’s Dry Gin makes its debut, the brand reaffirms its commitment to delivering a premium experience. According to Obi, “The rebranding of Lord’s Dry Gin represents our ongoing evolution as a brand. We are dedicated to not just maintaining the high standards we are known for, but also pushing the boundaries of innovation and design. The introduction of the Guala cap is a step towards offering our customers a product that is not only stylish but also practical and secure.”

This year’s winners and nominees serve as testaments to the power of innovation, resilience, and creativity in Nigeria. As the Lord’s Achievers Awards continue to inspire and celebrate exceptional achievements, the 2024 edition will be remembered as a milestone in recognizing and empowering the nation’s emerging icons.