Recognitions/Awards
Community Award Ceremony in Toronto (Etobicoke Centre, January 28th, 2024). I received a Community Award from one of the prominent politicians in Toronto, Yvan Baker (Member of Parliament). According to Conan O’Brien, “Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen.” I’m grateful to the Almighty God for giving me the wisdom and guidance to impact lives and shape the trajectory of the world! This award is dedicated to all the Edo Language Day Worldwide Committee Members for believing in and supporting my vision. It is my second award this month! May our hard work be rewarded! Amen!
First award this year from the Benin Kingdom! Osazuwa Omede, I commend your unconditional support for the Edo people! May the Almighty God and our ancestors continue to guide and protect you in all your endeavors! The award embodied my effort to sustain the Edo Indigenous Language and Culture worldwide! Thank you for the recognition. I have also been nominated for an award here in Toronto on January 28, 2024. Stay tuned! Thank you all for supporting my vision. Etẹnmwẹ, Ivbiẹ Ẹdo nu’zọmọ, wa hia ru ẹse!!!
https://beninhistoryresearchcentre.blogspot.com/2024/01/first-award-in-2024-came-from-benin.html
Two Honorary Awards in December 2021
Honorary Pen Award – The Association of Nigerian Authors, Edo State Chapter – December 16th, 2021. Honorary Award – Edo State Social Media Influencers, December 4th, 2021. It is a great honor to receive two awards from my hometown, the ancient city of Benin, this month! Edo people are my source of inspiration. They are truly the pillars behind my successes! I’m blessed to be a proud daughter of the Great Benin Kingdom! I would like to thank my Edo youths and the Association of Nigerian Authors for these honorary awards. I’m grateful!
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Nekpen Obasogie received an award from Abedorc productions in Toronto, Canada on the 28th September, 2019
On February 24th, 2019 Nekpen Obasogie was recognized by Toronto Police Service in their Black History Month Magazine
Outstanding Event/ 2019 Nigerian Canadian Newspaper Mother’s Day Award Celebration(Nekpen Obasogie Received an Award) On January 15th, 2019 Nekpen Obasogie received an Africa Luminary Cultural Heritage Award of Excellence for promoting Benin cultural heritage in the diaspora. On February 24th, 2019 she was recognized by Toronto Police Service’s Black History Month Magazine. On May 4th, 2019 Nekpen received another award from the Nigerian Canadian Newspaper in Toronto https://nebotvblog.blogspot.com/2019/05/blog-post.html?spref=fb&fbclid=IwAR2HehITBSr8cOrAhVr-v0FumPxRfVDhtHBggcwfxykEk-kUS8P43aFIBBA
Nekpen Obasogie Received an Award on January 15th, 2019 in Abuja, Nigeria. She received an “Africa Luminary Cultural Heritage Award of Excellence” for promoting Benin cultural heritage in the diaspora. Hosted by Mr. Isaac Obasogie (Edo Arise Cultural & Dance Troupe of Africa).https://nebotv.com/2019/01/30/nebo-tv-received-an-award-in-abuja-nigeria/
I received an award from Toronto Police Service on Feb 23rd, 2020
I received an award from Toronto Police Service today. “Black History Month Award” hosted by Toronto Police Service (an illustrious daughter of the Great Benin Kingdom is shattering glass ceilings in Canada). Words cannot express my gratitude for all the achievements thus far in Canada. Click on the link to watch the award event https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE5Oxm6_mVQ
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Black Diamond Award – May 27th, 2022
List of Awards
- On January 15, 2019, Nekpen Obasogie received an Africa Luminary Cultural Heritage Award of Excellence for promoting Benin Cultural Heritage in the Diaspora – Nigeria.
- On May 4, 2019, Nekpen Obasogie received another Award from the Nigerian Canadian Newspaper in Toronto.
- 4. On September 28, 2019, she received the Community Excellency Award from Abedorc Arts and Entertainment in Toronto.
- On February 23, 2020, Nekpen Obasogie received an Award from the Toronto Police Service “Black History Month Award.”
- December 4, 2021, Honorary Award – Edo State Social Media Influencers – Nigeria.
- On December 16, 2021, The Association of Nigerian Authors, Edo State Chapter – Nigeria.
- Black Diamond Awards May 27th, 2022 – Toronto
- October 26, 2022, Urban Hero Award for the category of “Art” in Toronto.
- On July 22, 2023, “The Nigerian Pride Award” from Nigerian Week in London, United Kindom.
- On July 30, 2023, Vigor International Award – Windsor, Ontario.
- On January 17, 2024 – Cultural Ambassador Award in Benin City, Nigeria
- On the 28th, 2024, at the Community Awards Ceremony in Toronto, a member of parliament MP Yvan Baker
