Bayelsa Media Awards

06/05/2024

Unveiling the theme for this year

03/05/2024

We are glad to announce the date for the eleventh edition of the most prestigious award this side of the Niger. Save the date as we prepare for another exhilarating experience.

27/06/2023

We just love the joy we bring to the faces of outstanding media practitioners in the state. Congratulations

26/06/2023

Our green carpet was lit...

25/06/2023

24/06/2023

Happy birthday to our very creative graphics guy, thank you for all you do.

24/06/2023

Bayelsa Media Awards appreciates the kind support of our Frontline partners Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board NCDMB led by the Executive Secretary, Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote FNSE, Bayelsa State Government led by His Excellency Senator Douye Diri, Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Niger Delta University, Ayalla Hotels Limited, McMatty Nigeria Limited, Trendy Hotel and Suites, Bayelsa State Higher Education Students Loan Board for the support given to this tenth edition.

We are also grateful to all the media organizations and practitioners in the state for your continued trust and support of the brand. Our team of professionals are not left out of this appreciation and to you that attended, we say mbana.

We will not forget to acknowledge the keynote speaker HRM King Bubaraye Dakolo AGADA IV, Chairman, Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Council for finding time out of your busy schedule to spend with us. Nua!

Most importantly, we give glory to God for the success of this event. Thank you.

23/06/2023

Meet our Honourary Awardees

23/06/2023

Meet our winners 🏆

22/06/2023

Our attention has been drawn to a malicious publication made by a Bayelsa based comedian, Laffsyrup PrayGod Odumgele, one of the nominees for Best Content Creator category, tagging our brand name and that of our Project Manager, Mr. Victor Binawari to be fraudulent

As a brand that has celebrated professionalism consistently and our mandate of acknowledging and appreciating creatives in the media sphere here in Bayelsa and Niger Delta for a Decade now without fear, favour or prejudice, we frown at such post and call on the said publisher to provide reasons beyond reasonable doubts to substantiate his claim(s).

We also demand that he retracts such publication and tender an unreserved apology to the Bayelsa Media Awards and Project Manager within twenty four (24)hours of this publication or face legal action.

Signed

Thelma Ibegu
Administration

22/06/2023

The day is upon us. Let's embrace it. You are specially invited.

21/06/2023

BMA: A decade of blazing the trail

BY TEKINYO THEOPHILUS

It was American Actor, producer and director Denzel Hayes Washington Jr who once said,
"Man gives the award but God gives you the reward".

The actor whose career has spanned over four decades was speaking from experience following the numerous awards and accolades he has received in the course of his career.

He further explained that the experience of receiving a trophy is priceless and a reason to work even harder.

This corroborates the definition of an award as a prize either in a form of a medal, trophy, certificate, or plaque which depicts honour describing a person's hardwork.

Moreso the greatest award given is that which proves an individual or group's contribution or accomplishment is the best and deserves to be celebrated.

Notably, man in general loves appreciation, honour and as such cherishes special moments when appreciated. Consequently, those who have given their best in the workforce, do have an expectation for a reward.

Sadly, many professions demand the time and services of their employees but fail in this regard.
Also, Corporate entities and agencies need to create time to appreciate the efforts of their staffers especially in the Media Industry where responsibilities exceed the 8 hours daily work with high demands for extra time at work without pay.

It is worrisome to note that these workers are never compensated for the extra time or receive pay for the long hours spent during unofficial hours.

The media which is the most powerful entity on earth with the power to make the innocent guilty and to make the guilty innocent as well as controls the mind of the masses lacks such recognition or acknowledgement .

In the past, Bayelsa state media practitioners and stakeholders struggled with this global phenoma for a long period of time where there were no form of gratitude for a job well done.

But in 2013, this narrative became a thing of the past as Sqilful Konseptz , an event management company registered with the CAC in collaboration with Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ and her sister bodies for the first time organized The Bayelsa Media Awards,BMA.

It was the first of it's kind in the Niger Delta
and now a tradition as the annual event focuses on celebrating media professionals and stakeholders while encouraging healthy competition among media organizations and recognizing those who have contributed immensely to the development of the state.

It important to note that The Bayelsa Media Awards is the most authentic and widely acclaimed media cm entertainment awards ceremony in the southern region of the country.

Moreso the Bayelsa Media Awards is with the assemblage of successful media practitioners from across the nation to celebrate excellence in broadcasting.

However, there is a compelling need for relevant entertainment sectors to invest in this project in order to fully harness its potential as over the years Media practitioners have been denied of this opportunities.

It is on record that all nine successful editions have consciously driven excellence in the broadcasting/media sector.

Interestingly, this year's event with the theme; Dissecting the role of media in the political and economic trajectory of Bayelsa State is aimed at recognizing excellence in the pen profession, educate and also entertain guests.

Timelessly, the award cannot go unappreciated without mentioning the efforts the NCDMB, Bayelsa State Government led by Governor Douye Diri, Mr Preye Abaye Leghemo and Hon. Chief Robert Ayalla Enogha who supported the vision.

Hence, even as the 2023 edition of the Bayelsa Media Awards is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday 22nd June at Emis Event Centre, 76 Inec road, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, it promises to be an unforgettable moment for all with live performances by the state cultural troupe, Koffi black band, B2S, Mc Okpeke, Krazy Jenkins amongst others.

Whence the green carpet will commence at 10.00 am and the event proper at 11.am, the Keynote address will be presented by His Royal Majesty, King Bubaraye Dakolo AGADA IV, Chairman Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Council.

To this end all well meaning Bayelsans, Media practitioners, notable leaders, well wishers and the public can not but make efforts to attend this epoch event.

Undeniably, while a prize for one is a prize for all must come out en masse to have fun, relax and bask in the euphoria of celebrating one other in the Media/Entertainment Industry in Bayelsa.

Bayelsa Media Awards..... Blazing the trail

20/06/2023

It's just 2 days left, let's come out and see professionalism at its best. We keep raising the bar in this business and this edition will be a masterpiece.

19/06/2023

It's 3 more days to most talked about event of the year. We hope you have your best outfit ready because we might just reward you for looking good.

17/06/2023

Tick-tock says the clock, it's 5 days to go, all roads lead to EMIS EVENT CENTER 76 Inec Road, Yenagoa by 10 in the morning. We rewarded the most punctual person last year with an Android phone, guess what we are gifting you with if you arrive before 10am.🤔

15/06/2023

It's seven days more to recreate history and we are sure you don't want to miss this. Help us share please.

13/06/2023

We love every new edition because it presents a special opportunity for us to surpass the previous. It's a decade of being better.

13/06/2023

We just can't have enough of this pretty green carpet host. The money girl is our plug

13/06/2023

We are counting down...

11/06/2023

MEET OUR RECIPIENT

Zilly Okpowai "King David" Aggrey is a Nigerian Apostle, Christian author, preacher, and the founder and presiding Apostle of the megachurch, Royal House of Grace International Church in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, and Royal House of Grace churches worldwide. Apostle Zilly Aggrey is also the founder and International president, International Network of Apostolic Ministries and Churches (INTERACT). He once served as the chairman of both the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rivers chapter and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rivers State chapter. Currently the National Vice President of Pentecostal fellowship of Nigeria South South Zone. He was ordained by Archbishop Benson Idahosa of blessed memory and David Oyedepo on the 11th of November 1990 as a Reverend Minister of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

11/06/2023

MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR THE TENTH EDITION OF BMA

His Royal Majesty, King Bubaraye Dakolo, AGADA IV, the Ibenanaowei of the Ekpetiama Kingdom in Bayelsa State and Chairman of the State Traditional Rulers Council is a well-read and traveled writer. Amidst several educational feats, he holds a Bsc degree in Chemistry; a PGD in Chemical Engineering, PGDCHE; a PGD in Education; and a Master of Arts degree in Terrorism, International Crime, and Global Security.

He is an Alumnus of the NDA, Kaduna, and the University of Port Harcourt, both in Nigeria, and Coventry University, England. He is a Director of the New York City-based Institute of Ethno Religious Mediation (CERM) and Chairman of its World Elders’ Forum. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators of Nigeria and an awardee of the United States of America Institute of Peace.

Prior to being Ibenanaowei, he served in the Nigerian army; taught at the University of Port Harcourt Demonstration Secondary School (UDSS); and served in government offices.

04/06/2023

We celebrate our Media Pedestal and Most Impactful Governor 2022, His Excellency Distinguished Senator Douye Diri. Happy birthday sir

15/05/2023

URGENT NOTICE !

If you have not yet voted for your favourite OAP now is the time as Voting for the 10th edition of Bayelsa media Awards will close by Midnight this Saturday 20th May 2023.

How do you vote:

Log on to www.bma.org.ng
Click on "vote"
Then
Click on vote beside your desired nominee

Input the number of votes,

click on save, Do the same for other categories of your choice, click on checkout to make payment

Input your email address
Pay with either card or Bank transfer.

Each vote costs Fifty naira only

For technical support send a whataspp message to 07033639172

This event is packaged by Sqilful Konseptz
Powered by:
NCDMB,
Bayelsa State Government,
Mcmatty Nigeria limited,
Spinet Technology Event Management,
Zoraz Technologies,
Bestlife Christian Ministry,
Ayalla Hotels Ltd,
Trendy Hotels and Suites

Bayelsa Media Awards..blazing the Trail

01/05/2023

Voting for the 10th edition of Bayelsa media Awards has been Extended by 19 days, You can continue voting for your favourite media personality till Midnight 20th May 2023.

How do you vote:

Log on to www.bma.org.ng
Click on "vote"
Then
Click on vote beside your desired nominee

Input the number of votes,

click on save, Do the same for other categories of your choice, click on checkout to make payment

Input your email address
Pay with either card or Bank transfer.

Each vote costs Fifty naira only

Voting closes 12 Midnight 20th May, 2023

For technical support send a whataspp message to 07033639172

This event is packaged by Sqilful Konseptz
Powered by:
NCDMB,
Bayelsa State Government,
Mcmatty Nigeria limited,
Spinet Technology Event Management,
Zoraz Technologies,
Bestlife Christian Ministry
Trendy Hotels and Suites

Bayelsa Media Awards..Blazing the Trail

06/04/2023

Voting has started for the 10th edition of Bayelsa media Awards. You now have the opportunity to vote for your favourite media personality.

How do you vote:

Log on to www.bma.org.ng
Click on "vote"
Then
Click on vote beside your desired nominee

Input the number of votes,

click on save, Do the same for other categories of your choice, click on checkout to make payment

Input your email address
Pay with either card or Bank transfer.

Each vote costs Fifty naira only

Voting closes 12 Midnight 1st May, 2023

For technical support send a whataspp message to 07033639172

This event is packaged by Sqilful Konseptz
Powered by:
NCDMB,
Bayelsa State Government,
Mcmatty Nigeria limited,
Spinet Technology Event Management,
Zoraz Technologies,
Bestlife Christian Ministry
Trendy Hotels and Suites

Bayelsa Media Awards..Blazing the Trail

06/04/2023

We are delighted to reveal the nominees for the 10th edition of the BMAs.

05/03/2023

If you come from a place of unbiased knowledge you will agree with the fact that there are so many awards out there but one stands out and has proven integrity, consistency and excellence.

With every edition served with premium content, style and class, we promise not to let you down on this one as we brace up for the celebration of a decade of raising the bar in the media industry.

Anticipate the biggest event this side of the Niger. It's the Bayelsa Media Awards 10th in the series. Coming soon.

BMA...blazing the trail

03/03/2023

CALL FOR ENTRIES EXTENSION FOR BMA 2023

Bayelsa Media Awards hereby announces the extension of the call for entries into the various categories of electronic, print and social media for her tenth edition. The entry window will now close on the 20th March, 2023.

Please note that for voting categories, names, categories contested for, phone numbers and soft copies of headshot photographs should be sent via WhatsApp 07033639172 while for judged categories participants are required to provide soft copies of their materials properly marked with their names, categories contested for, phone numbers and headshot photographs to the Chief Adjudicator, Bayelsa Media Awards Adjudication Committee using the aforementioned number.

Interested applicants should note that all submitted broadcast/published materials should have been broadcast or published from March 2022 To February 2023 and is subject to the screening and decisions of the Bayelsa Media Awards Adjudication Committee.

The nomination party, where all nominees will be announced officially, will be on 1st of April, 2023 at a venue that will be communicated in due course. Voting starts immediately after the event and will end Midnight 1st May, 2023.

Find the attached, a list of all categories and further guidelines.
For more inquiries and sponsorship call the number 07010549602 or send an email to [email protected], like our page.

Bayelsa Media Awards... Blazing the trail

06/02/2023

We are working towards the tenth edition of the BMA brand and would love to share this platform with you by giving you the opportunity to sponsor a category or some categories. Come on board now and join the biggest brand this side of the Niger.

04/02/2023

CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR BMA 2023

Bayelsa Media Awards is delighted to announce the call for entries into the various categories of electronic, print and social media for her tenth edition. The entry window will open on Monday 16th of January 2023 and will be closed on Tuesday 28th of February, 2023.

Please note that for voting categories, names, categories contested for, phone numbers and soft copies of headshot photographs should be sent via WhatsApp 07033639172 while for judged categories participants are required to provide soft copies of their materials properly marked with their names, categories contested for, phone numbers and headshot photographs to the Chief Adjudicator, Bayelsa Media Awards Adjudication Committee using the aforementioned number.

Interested applicants should note that all submitted broadcast/published materials should have been broadcast or published from March 2022 To February 2023 and is subject to the screening and decisions of the Bayelsa Media Awards Adjudication Committee.

The nomination party, where all nominees will be announced officially, will be on 12th of March, 2023 at a venue that will be communicated in due course. Voting starts immediately after the event and will end Midnight 12th April 2023 as the event is billed to hold on the 27th April, 2023 by 10 am.

Find the attached, a list of all categories and further guidelines.
For more inquiries and sponsorship call the number 08038694081 or send an email to [email protected], like our page or log on to www.bayelamediaawards.org

Bayelsa Media Awards... Blazing the trail