One of the Nollywood icon
and distinguished entertainer, Mr. Segun Aina Padanou, also known as Segun
Arinze, has been selected as preferred host of this year’s Bowler Hats Bash
(BHB), reports ITRealms.
Proudly organised by
leading daily online newspaper, Daylight.ng, the high-net-worth evening of
relaxation, networking and entertainment holds elaborately at upscale Coliseum
Events Centre, Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos, on October 1, amid glitz, grandeur and
razzmatazz.
ITRealms gathered that the glamorous evening
in commemoration of the Nigeria’s 56th Independence Day
comprises of comedy, music, dance and more, will be graced by leading
entertainers, celebrities and upwardly mobile revellers with taste for premium
events.
The Publisher cum Editor-in-Chief
of Daylight.ng, Mr. Azuh Amatus, who is also the founder and initiator of
Bowler Hats Bash, the choice of Segun Arinze, the second edition of Bowler Hats
Bash, was unanimous and highly commendable.
“We are very happy and proud
to announce legendary actor, multiple award winning thespian and Nollywood
super star, Mr. Segun Arinze as the host of this year’s Bowler Hats Bash.
His accepting to anchor
BHB 2016 is a big honour and Daylight Management is indeed very grateful.
He went on to describe
Arinze as a multi-talented thespian and a very versatile entertainer whose
unequalled and deep entertainment talent cuts across acting, singing, voice
over, compere, TV host and more.
Mr. Arinze is bringing
his over three decades wealth of experience as a thorough-bred entertainment
guru to the premium event as its host and anchor.
“We cannot wait to have
him direct proceedings on October 1,” hinted Azuh, the multiple award
winning journalist.
Badagry, Lagos
State-born Mr. Arinze, in a brief chat, equally thanked the organizers for picking
him as host for BHB 2016, describing it as a lovely concept.
“Kudos to the organizers
for bringing to reality this unique style of unwinding on October 1, which we
all know is Nigeria’s Independence Day. I look forward to relaxing with family
and friends with good comedy, lovely music, pulsating dance steps and more. I
was at the maiden edition as a special guest and wholeheartedly enjoyed myself.
I look forward to doing so again on October 1,” Arinze declared.
In a related
development, top fashion house, CK Couture will be clothing Mr. Arinze as host
of BHB.
Confirming this, the boss
of the famous fashion outfit, Mr. Charles Anyabuike, said they will be
providing Mr. Arinze with an Afro-Centrik wardrobe that will stand him out at
the memorable and fun-filled night.
“This is our own little
way of supporting this laudable initiative called Bowler Hats Bash,” Anyabuike said.
Meanwhile, top Nigerian
comedians expected to wow and dazzle high profile guests at the grand gathering
include: Okey Bakassi, Elenu, Dauda, Elder O. Mr. Patrick, Makati, Ajebo, Danni
B, Moran Cee, Omini, Kesh Ofuobi among other wave making ribs crackers.
Reggae legend, Orits
Williki, will be performing live as the Special Guest Artiste at the show alongside
JKL4Real, from Ghana and South African-based Kalifonia
Amazingly, sensational
dance groups, Nero Sexy Dancers and Scatter and Sons, will be storming this
year’s Bowler Hats Bash with their full squads, to further raise the roof of
the venue with tantalising dance steps and moves.
While award winning
Heritage Band will be live on stage dishing out melodious tunes, wave-making DJ
Zeemax, has vowed to add verve and vim to the grand gathering by electrifying
guests with hit and trending songs from his wheel of steel.
“It’s strictly a hat
affair. A hat on your head allows you into the venue of the show and that is
the dress code for the spectacular soiree,” Azuh said.
Uj N. Dominic/GEE
Pix: Segun Arinze
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