The night of the Yessiey Awards promises an intense clash among heavyweight nominees, marking the pinnacle of this season’s awards. With a record-breaking 11 nominees in this category, it’s undeniably packed.
Elena Maroulleti, Mabel Oboh, and Yemisi Shyllon, following recent triumphs, might be perceived as the frontrunners to beat. Nevertheless, the category welcomes fresh talent with Dekunle Okunrinboye, Ujawal Jha, and Dinah Lugard.
Set to take place on the 23rd of October in Victoria Island, Lagos, the annual Yessiey Awards will spotlight the outstanding individuals from the past year at a grand red carpet event.
The main attraction, “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” tops the list of the multiverse Personality events. It’s one of 11 categories with multiple nominations, including Yessiey Men and Women of the year, Media personality of the year, and Art Personality.
A particularly thrilling aspect is the diverse group of foreign nominees at the ceremony, hitting an all-time high with nominations for Male and Female Personality of the year.
Despite “Yessiey” being the common moniker for the award, officially known as the Yessiey Award, the origins of this more casual title remain a point of curiosity. Let’s delve into the story behind its name.
The name “Yessiey” stems from the slogan “YES! Stay Informed.” It serves as a platform founded on August 20, 2022, at www.yessiey.com, dedicated to discovering, promoting, and honoring global personalities.
Following its establishment, a dinner hosted in Lagos by different departments focused on outlining the platform’s goals. Among the discussions that evening, recognizing exceptional achievements and fostering excellence in various endeavors emerged as a primary agenda.
The decision to launch an annual award led to the creation of a suitable award design. The director of the Yessiey event, Oluwaseun Olaegbe, conceptualized the prestigious awards design, which was unanimously agreed upon by the attending departments.
Writers, actors/actresses, humanitarians, artists, entrepreneurs, and journalists are the six founding branches of the Yessiey Awards, setting the stage for the recognition of brilliance across various fields.
