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Airtel Nigeria<\/a>, a telecommunications service provider,\u00a0 says it will continue to support talented Nigerians in the creative industry to realise their full potential.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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The Chief Commercial Officer of the company, Godfrey Efeurhobo who made this known in a statement on Friday in Lagos, said they would also sponsor their platforms to inspire them.<\/p>\n

He said the company\u2019s commitment to the creative industry informed their sponsorship of the 15th edition of the Headies Music Awards.<\/p>\n

He said Headies remained a prominent and internationally recognised award platform, scheduled to hold at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, United States on Sep.4.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe company is passionate about talented Nigerians and will always go the extra mile to support credible platforms that will help surface, recognise, and celebrate talented artistes.<\/p>\n

\u201cAirtel plays a crucial role in the Nigerian music industry and we will continue to play that role because we believe talented Nigerians deserve all the support and accolades.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe join in celebrating all the nominees even as we are rooting for all talented Nigerians,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Airtel will be sponsoring the \u201cAlbum of the Year Category\u201d in this year\u2019s edition of The Headies Awards.<\/p>\n

Nominees under this category include Brymo (9:Esan), Ayra Star (19 and Dangerous), Olamide (Carpe Diem), Femi Kuti and Made Kuti (Legacy +).<\/p>\n

Others are Wizkid<\/a> (Made in Lagos Deluxe Edition) and Basket Mouth (Ayabasi).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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