The Afro-Heritage Broadcasting and Entertaining Awards (AHBEA), an intercontinental non-governmental organization dedicated to celebrating the global contributions of African descendants in tourism, entertainment, and broadcasting, has officially presented a proposal to the Ekiti State Government to host its significant 2025 Pre-Award event.
This initiative aims to leverage Ekiti State’s rich cultural heritage and burgeoning tourism potential.
A delegation from AHBEA, led by Ambassador Yomi Fashlanso, visited the Bureau of Tourism Development Ekiti State on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, to formally submit a letter addressed to the Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji.
The delegation was warmly received by the Director General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, Ambassador Wale Ojo-Lanre Esq., who assured that the letter would be properly, appropriately, and promptly delivered to the Governor.
The AHBEA team also met with the Director General of Ekiti State Local Content, Hon. Olalekan Ijidale, and Mr. Ayo Ojo, Technical Advisor to the Governor on Youth Inclusion, fostering broader engagement for the proposed partnership.
According to Ambassador Fashlanso, the proposal outlines plans for Ekiti State to host the 2025 Pre-Award event in the third week of September 2025.
This pivotal gathering would not only serve as a precursor to the main awards ceremony but would also see Ekiti State hosting all past recipients and nominees of the 2025 AHBEA Awards from across Africa, creating an unprecedented continental convergence.
AHBEA, which has successfully held eight editions, is renowned for its mission to recognize, appreciate, and celebrate the immense contributions of African descendants and personalities in the fields of Tourism , entertainment, broadcasting, and other areas of human endeavor globally. The upcoming 9th edition of the awards is scheduled to take place in October 2025 in the United States of America.
“Ekiti State has been identified as an ideal partner due to its numerous iconic organic tourist assets,” Ambassador Fashlanso noted. “We firmly believe that hosting this pre-award event here would not only create an unforgettable experience for all our past recipients from the continent of Africa but would also significantly shine a global spotlight on Ekiti State’s unique offerings and capabilities.”
The proposed partnership is expected to bolster entertainment tourism, promote international collaboration, and provide an invaluable platform for showcasing Ekiti State to a global audience.
About AHBEA:
The Afro-Heritage Broadcasting and Entertaining Awards (AHBEA) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to recognizing, appreciating, and celebrating the immense contributions of African descendants and personalities in the field of Entertainment, Broadcasting, and other areas of human endeavor globally. With eight successful editions completed, AHBEA has honored individuals across various categories from diverse countries in Africa and among Africans in the Diaspora.