The 2012 Exquisite Lady Of The Year (ELOY) Awards – Ty Bello, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Toolz, Ini Edo, Tiwa Savage & Other Powerful Women Make the Nominees List

The Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) all began in 2009, a long conceived idea came to life, the first ever successful award ceremony of its kind was packaged and launched by Exquisite Magazine, led by its publisher, Tewa Onasanya.

The complete list of  nominees for the 2012 edition of the Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) awards has been revealed.

The award ceremony got bigger and better in October 2012 at the Landmark Village in Victoria Island, Lagos, where Teju “Babyface” Oyelakin and Kemi Ajumobi hosted the exquisite guests at the second edition of the Exquisite Lady of the Year award and in 2011, the 3rd edition was a sight to behold.

Now in 2012, plans are in top gear to create once again an outstanding and memorable award ceremony set to take place on Sunday 25th November 2012 at the Porsche Showroom Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos with the theme “Diamond and Pearls”.

This edition which will be hosted by Matse Uwatse of Nigeria Info and Kaylah of Cool FM, will see musical performances by Ms Jaie, Omo Akin, Korede Bello and a superstar surprise artiste.

Full lists below

Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) 2012 Award Categories
Female Photographer of the Year

1. Folake Akinola
2. Yetunde Babaeko
3. Ty Bello
4. Toni Adefuye

Female TV Presenter of the Year

1. Helen Paul – Jara
2. Eku Edewor – Studio 53 Extra
3. Layole Oyatogun – Page 3
4. Dolapo Oni – Studio 53 Extra
5. Ify Onyegbule – Women of Substance

Female Radio Presenter of the Year

1. Valerie – Cool FM
2. Joyce – Cool FM
3. Fade – Beat FM
4. Toolz – Beat FM
5. Titi Adelabu – Inspiration FM
6. Pauline – Wazobia FM
7. Uche – RayPower FM
8. Moyo & Mofe – Star FM
9. Fisayo – Smooth FM
10. Aderonke – Smooth FM
11. Kaylah – Cool FM
12. Ify Onyegbule – Radio Continental

Female Fashion Designer of the Year

1. Kiki Kamanu of Kiki Kamanu
2. Tiwa, Teni & Aba Sagoe of CLAN
3. Bridget Awosika of Bridget Awosika
4. Funmilayo Déri of Funlayo Déri
5. Lisa Folawiyo of Jewel by Lisa
6. Caterina Bortolussi & Francesca Rosset of Kinabuti
7. Lanre DaSilva Ajayi of Lanre DaSilva Ajayi
8. Uju Offiah of Meena
9. Amaka Osakwe of Maki Oh
10. Orire Omatsola of Ré Bahia
11. Folake Folarin-Coker of Tiffany Amber
12. Ronke Ladipo of Rouch
13. TYL
14. Kenny Okorie of Keto Couture

Female Entrepreneur of the Year: To be chosen by Exquisite Magazine and the ELOY 2012 Sponsors

Female Banker of the Year: To be chosen by Exquisite Magazine and the ELOY 2012 Sponsors

Female Insurer of the Year: To be chosen by Exquisite Magazine and the ELOY 2012 Sponsors

Female Writer of the Year

1. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
2. Ngozi Onyeoha

Make-Up Artist of the Year

1. Lola Maja-Okojevoh
2. Kunbi Fashakin
3. Eni Balogun

Stylist of the Year

1. Ezinne Chinkata
2. Ono Bello
3. Toyin Lawani
4. Bolaji Animashaun
5. Tayo Shonekan
6. Veronica Ebie-Odeka
7. Yolanda Okereke
8. Lucy Phil-Ebosie

Actress of the Year (Big Screen Movies)

1. Ini Edo (I’ll Take My Chances)
2. Funke Akindele-Oloyede (Maami)
3. Funke Akindele-Oloyede (Married But Living Single)
4. Nse Ikpe-Etim (Phone Swap)
5. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde (Ties That Bind)

Female Music Artiste of the Year
R&B: Mo’Cheddah, Asa, Tiwa Savage, Goldie, Waje & Chidinma
Rap:  Sasha, Eva & Muna

Female Role of the Year: To be chosen by Exquisite Magazine and the ELOY 2012 Sponsors

Beauty Brand of the Year

1. MUD
2. X-Pression
3. Sleek
4. BM|Pro
5. Orekelewa by TARA
6. Lise
7. Amigos
8. Nobel Hair

Brand Ambassador of the Year

1. Funke Akindele-Oloyede (Klin)
2. Ini Edo (Chivita, Glo &  Nobel Hair)
3. Monalisa Chinda (Glo)
4. Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha (Harpic)
5. Stephanie Linus (Kanekalon)
6. Sasha P (Samsung)
7. Tiwa Savage (Pepsi)
8. Omawumi Megbele (Mortein)

Female Movie Producer of the Year

1. Emem Isong (I’ll Take My Chances)
2. Blessing Egbe (Two Brides & A Baby)
3. Chineze Xandria-Anyaene (Ije)
4. Chinwe Egwuagu (Mr & Mrs)
5. Funke Akindele-Oloyede (The Return of Jenifa – TROJ)
6. Uche Jombo ( Damage)

Sports Woman of the Year

1. Blessing Okagbere (Athlete)
2. Gloria Asumna (Athlete)
3. Omolara Omotosho (Athlete)
4. Doreen Amata (Athlete/High Jumper)
5. Esther Obiekwe (Marathoner)
6. Olufunke Oshonaike (Table Tennis Player)
7. Edith Ogoke (Boxer)
8. Iyiazi Eucheria (Athlete)
9. Esther Oyema (Athlete)
10. Joy Onaolapo (Athlete)
11. Folashade Oluwafemiayo (Athlete)

Female Friendly Company of the Year: To be chosen by Exquisite Magazine
Honorary Award: To be chosen by Exquisite Magazine and the ELOY 2012 Sponsors

Vote
Text “ELOY” followed by the “Nominee” to 35070 or simply send an e-mail with the name of the nominee to ELOY@ExquisiteMag.com