Moet Abebe
{{short description|A Nigerian video jockey, television presenter and actress}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2017}}
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| name = Moet Abebe
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| birth_name = Laura Monyeazo Abebe
| birth_date ={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1989|7|29}}
| birth_place = United Kingdom
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| nationality = Nigerian
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| occupation = Video jockey, Radio Host, Actress, Catering Executive,
| alma_mater =University of Manchester
Law
| years_active = 2012–present
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Laura Monyeazo Abebe (born 29 July 1989), popularly known as Moet Abebe, is a Nigerian video jockey, television presenter, actress, and catering exec.{{cite web | url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/04/i-believe-in-tasteful-nudity-moet-abebe/ | title=I believe in tasteful nudity – Moet Abebe| publisher=vanguardngr | author=JULIET EBIRIM| date=23 April 2015 | accessdate=14 May 2017}}
Early life
Born in the United Kingdom, she went to Corona Ikoyi Primary School for her primary school education, and attended Dowen College for a year for part of her secondary education. From there she went to Woldingham School and St. Teresa's Secondary School also in Surrey where she then did her GCSEs and A-Levels. In 2008 she gained admission into the University of Manchester, where she studied Law. {{cite web | url=http://www.evatese.com/2015/04/30/all-you-need-to-know-about-moet-abebe-photos/ | title=All You Need To Know About Moet Abebe + Photos | publisher=evatese.com | author= | date=16 June 2014 | accessdate=14 May 2017 | archive-date=26 April 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170426184242/http://www.evatese.com/2015/04/30/all-you-need-to-know-about-moet-abebe-photos/ | url-status=dead }} While she was in secondary school she had great interests in a lot of extracurricular activities such as public speaking, acting, athletics and dance which increased and developed her sense of creativity which would be of great advantage to her later in life.{{cite web | url=http://pulse.ng/celebrities/moet-abebe-soundcity-vj-goes-back-to-village-to-bury-grandfather-id4301239.html |title=Moet Abebe: Soundcity VJ goes back to village to bury grandfather | publisher=Ayomide O. Tayo | date=29 October 2015 | accessdate=14 May 2017}}
Career
Her journey into the limelight came after she decided to move back to Nigeria in pursuit of a career as a TV presenter. Three months after moving back to Lagos, Nigeria, she attended an audition for Soundcity TV, she sailed through the auditions and started working for Soundcity TV as a TV presenter and producer. She became a very popular face on Soundcity TV as a host of the One On One show, Body & Soul and Global Countdown show.
In 2016, she began her career on Soundcity Radio 98.5 F.M where she handled the afternoon popular show called “The Takeover” from 2 - 6 p.m from Monday to Friday.
In 2023, she announced her exit from Soundcity. She opened her event management and catering company with her mother called LM Occasions.
=TV and radio presenter=
Abebe joined Soundcity TV, an urban music television channel, where gained a following.{{cite web | url=http://www.herald.ng/soundcity-tv-presenter-moet-abebe-apologizes-to-fans-over-outburst/ | title=SoundCity Presenter, Moet Abebe Apologizes To Fans Over Outburst | date=6 January 2017 | publisher=Owolabi Oluwasegun | accessdate=13 May 2017}} She has featured top Nigeria musicians on her radio show such as Vector (rapper), 2Baba, Olamide, Chidinma and D'banj.{{cite web | url=http://soundcity.tv/news/vector-the-viper-dares-rappers-on-thetakeover-w-moet-abebe/| title=Vector The Viper 'Dares' Rappers on #TheTakeOver w/ Moet Abebe | publisher=Soundcity.tv | date=5 February 2017 | accessdate=14 May 2017}}
=Actress=
Abebe showed her versatility in entertainment when she acted in a few movies and TV series which include Red Card, Oasis and Living Arrangement. her acting has given her an edge in the Nigeria entertainment and media industry.{{cite web | url=https://ynaija.com/moet-abebe-engagement-ring-drama-investigate/| title=Moet Abebe and her engagement ring drama – we investigate (PHOTOS) | publisher=Ynaija | author=Sola | date=17 March 2017 | accessdate=14 May 2017}}
=Events and red carpets=
Abebe has graced many red carpet events, some as a guest and others as the host of the red carpet, she has been awarded by Meets Media{{cite web | url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/meets-media-celebrates-moet-abebe-wizboy/| title=Meets Media celebrates Moet Abebe, Wizboy | publisher=guardian.ng | author=Geraldine Akutu | date=11 February 2017 | accessdate=14 May 2017}} as "Personality of the Month" and has been nominated for several awards such as "TV presenter of the year" by Exquuisite Magazine and many more.{{cite web | url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/02/11/wizboyy-moet-abebe-emerge-star-guests/| title=WizBoyy, Moet Abebe Emerge 'Star Guests' | publisher=thisdaylive | author=Ferdinand Ekechukwu | date=11 February 2017 | accessdate=14 May 2017}}
References
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External links
- {{Twitter|moetabebe}}
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Category:Nigerian television personalities
Category:Alumni of the University of Manchester