Airtel Unveils 2Face, Phyno, Patoranking As Brand Ambassadors

 … Akpororo, IK Osakioduwa also

named

Lagos, Nigeria: Thursday, June 11,

2015 – Leading Telecommunications

service provider, Airtel Nigeria, has

appointed music legend, TuFace Idibia;

rap artiste Phyno; reggae dancehall

singer, Patoranking; one of Nigeria’s

fastest rising comedian, Akpororo and

renowned On-Air-Personality, IK

Osakioduwa as brand ambassadors.

The brand ambassadors were unveiled

to the public at a star-studded event

themed, ‘The Icon”which held at

MUSON centre in Onikan, Lagos.

Speaking at the occasion, Managing

Director and Chief Executive Officer of

Airtel Nigeria, Mr. Segun Ogunsanya,

stated that the new Airtel brand

ambassadors were respected members of

the society who have distinguished

themselves in their respective fields

and as a result, have now become forces

in the entertainment sector.

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.”

He added that the selection of the

highly talented ambassadors was also

meant to encourage the teeming youth

population and inspire them towards

realizing their dreams.

Ogunsanya also noted that the

appointment of enterprising and

talented Nigerians as brand

ambassadors is in line with our

commitment to delivering value and

rewarding excellence.

He described the unveiling ceremony of

the celebrities as further demonstration

of the Telco’s commitment to support

the arts, creativity and entertainment

industry. “The selection of this unique

blend of brand ambassadors is a

testimony of our commitment to

promote entertainment, creativity and

the arts in Nigeria”, he said.

All the ambassadors have recorded

monumental successes in their

respective fields. Tuface Idibia is widely

regarded as one of Nigeria’s most

popular musicians and has received

numerous awards including Headies,

KORA, MOBO, Channel O Music Awards

and MAMAs. He is also engaged in a

number of CSR activities as a celebrity

ambassador.

IK Osakioduwa, an accomplished On-Air

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 recognized 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 Awards

while just recently, he was named the

Best African Act at the 2015 Ghana

Music Awards.

Renowned, on-the-rise 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.

The fifth ambassador, Phyno, the

Enugu-born indigenous rapper is

famous for his songs and has also

earned several awards including the

Headies Award for Best Collaboration in

2013 and best Rap Single in 2014.

Airtel Nigeria has been a prominent

contributor to entertainment and Arts,

and over the past few months have

extended their sponsored assets in this

sector to include some of the favorite TV

series, including Tinsel, Before 30 and

Desperate Housewife Africa.