On Sunday 30th June 2013, Lagos saw the launch of media mogul Mo Abudu’s multi-broadcast network Ebony Life TV at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Hosted by Nigerian music star Darey Art-Alade and TV personality Dolapo Oni, the event saw celebrities, business executives and politicians in attendance including Malcolm Stevenson “Steve” Forbes (editor-in-chief of Forbes Magazine), Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State, Genevieve Nnaji, Lynxxx, D’banj, Uche Jombo-R, Kate Henshaw, Rita Dominic, Alex Ekubo, Eku Edewor and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu were all spotted at the event.
Gold carpet hosts were the lovely Nollywood starlet Beverly Naya and media personality Toke Makinwa while the performers on the night were Tiwa Savage, M.I. Abaga, Banky W, Onyeka Onwenu, Ebenezer Obey and Omawumi.
The event also saw a fab fashion show by the celebrated couturier Deola Sagoe.