Yessiey Award
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The Yessiey Awards formerly known as Yessiey Magazine Awards {{Cite web |title=Yessiey awards history selection criteria and ceremony details |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/yessiey-awards-history-selection-criteria-and-ceremony-details/|access-date=2023-11-13 |website=thenationonlineng.net|language=en-US}} is an annual accolade presented by Yessiey Magazine to honour writers, actors, humanitarian, art, entrepreneurs, and journalists. The award recognizes exemplary contributions.{{Cite web |title=Victor osimhen davido other top africans recognised by yessiey award |url=https://independent.ng/victor-osimhen-davido-other-top-africans-recognised-by-yessiey-awards/|access-date=2023-05-13 |website=independent.ng|language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Yessiey awards recognizing excellence across globe |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2022/09/14/yessiey-awards-recognizing-excellence-across-globe/|access-date=2022-09-14 |website=pmnewsnigeria.com|language=en-US}}
Yessiey Awards is presented annually by Yessiey Magazine owned by Oluwaseun Olaegbe.{{Cite web |title=Elena maroulleti yemisi-shyllon dinah lugard others emerge winners at inaugural yessiey award |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/elena-maroulleti-yemisi-shyllon-dinah-lugard-others-emerge-winners-at-inaugural-yessiey-award/amp/|access-date=2023-10-13 |website=Tribuneonlineng.com|language=en-US}} To be considered for a Yessiey Award, a media piece or person must go through an entry process. The award also involves a voting process where nominees are selected, and winners are determined through public voting.{{Cite web |title=Chesterfield wins yessiey awards|url=https://independent.ng/efe-ronald-chesterfield-wins-yessiey-awards/|access-date=2022-12-24 |website=independent.ng|language=en-US}}
History
The name Yessiey was coined from the slogan which states “YES! Stay Informed”.{{Cite web |title=Awards the glitziest night in the personality calendar award is finally here |url=https://dailytimesng.com/yessiey-awards-the-glitziest-night-in-the-personality-calendar-award-is-finally-here/|access-date=2020-11-13 |website=dailytimesng.com|language=en-US}} In 2022, the Award was renamed the Yessiey award and the Award is an annual awards ceremony celebrating achievements in the field of acting, writing, journalism, humanitarian, business and arts.{{Cite web |title=Piper norman honoured with yessiey awards|url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/11/28/piper-norman-honoured-with-yessiey-awards/|access-date=2023-11-28 |website=pmnewsnigeria.com|language=en-US}}The winners of each category were voted for by members of the public, and were announced at the awards ceremony.
The Yessiey Awards also organizes the Yessiey Africa 100 Most Influential People award,
{{Cite web |title=GT da guitarman makes yessiey africa 100 most influential people|url=https://independent.ng/gt-da-guitarman-makes-yessiey-africa-100-most-influential-people-2023/|access-date=2023-08-19 |website=independent.ng|language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Dj virall makes yessiey africa 100 most influential-people 2023|url=https://guardian.ng/news/dj-virall-makes-yessiey-africa-100-most-influential-people-2023/|access-date=2022-09-19 |website=guardian.ng|language=en-US}} which highlights individuals who have made impactful contributions to their fields and the wider community.{{Cite web |title=Yessiey awards honor victor osimhen davido other African icons |url=https://tvn.ng/yessiey-awards-honor-victor-osimhen-davido-other-african-icons/#google_vignette|access-date=2021-12-13 |website=tvn.ng|language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Julius olaoluwa joins yessiey Africa 100 most impactful people |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/08/14/julius-olaoluwa-joins-yessiey-africa-100-most-impactful-people-2024-list/|access-date=2023-08-14 |website=Thisdaylive.com|language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Mayowa adenekan makes yessiey africas top 100 influential list |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/07/mayowa-adenekan-makes-yessiey-africas-top-100-influential-list/|access-date=2024-07-13 |website=Vanguardngr.com|language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Yessiey africa Kehinde Ajose makes 100 most influential list |url=https://thesun.ng/yessiey-africa-kehinde-ajose-makes-100-most-influential-list/?amp|access-date=2024-08-13 |website=thesun.ng|language=en-US}}
Recipients
Writers, Actor/Actress, Humanitarian, Art, Entrepreneur, and Journalism are the six categories of the Yessiey Awards. Some of the individuals recognized include:
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| |Victor Osimhen
|Nigerian professional footballer |
| |Achraf Hakimi
|Moroccan professional footballer |
| |Davido
|Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, and record producer |
| |Tyla
|South African singer |
| |Burna Boy
|Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer |
| |Anthony Joshua
|British professional boxer |
| |Aliko Dangote
|Nigerian businessman and industrialist |
| |Elena Maroulleti
|Greek Cypriot American independent journalist/reporter |
| |Yemisi Adedoyin Shyllon
|Prince of Ake in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, and Nigerian artists and collector |
| |Mabel Oboh
|Nigerian broadcaster,actress, film producer |
{{Cite web |title=Ex edo governorship candidate Mabel oboh bags yessiey award |url=https://leadership.ng/ex-edo-governorship-candidate-mabel-oboh-bags-yessiey-award/|access-date=2023-11-13 |website=leadership.ng|language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=ex edo governorship candidate Mabel oboh yemisi shyllon others bag inaugural yessiey award |url=https://independent.ng/ex-edo-governorship-candidate-mabel-oboh-yemisi-shyllon-others-bag-inaugural-yessiey-award/|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=independent.ng|language=en-US}}