Ehigie Ikeakhe

Ehigie Moses Ikeakhe (born 26 March 1994) is a Nigerian serial entrepreneur and brand manager in the entertainment industry. He is best known as the president of Born Winners Empire.[1] He is also an ECOWAS Youth Ambassador.[2]

Ehigie Ikeakhe
Born
Ehigie Moses Ikeakhe

(1994-03-26) 26 March 1994
Lagos, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Alma materFlorida International University, Miami
OccupationEntrepreneur, Artist manager, and Technology Business
TitleECOWAS Youth Ambassador
Websitebwetv.com.ng

Ehigie was featured by The Guardian (Nigeria) to have donated a million naira to Nigerians to combat COVID-19, in 2020.[3][4]

Early life and education

Ehigie was born and brought up in Benin City, the state capital of Edo State. He acquired his primary education at Hills International School and later proceeded Uniben Demonstration Secondary School, UDSS, in Benin City.[5][6]

He had his bachelor's degree in Florida International University, Miami, he also has a degree in International Relations. Ikeakhe is currently studying Mass communication and Business in Moscow, Russia.[2][6]

Career

In 2011, Ehigie Ikeakhe established Born Winners Empire (BWE) as a record label company, BWE management began with artists branding and had Joshbeatz as its in-house producer,[7] he later started an Online TV, Talent/Brand Management in which he organised band performances, comedy show etc.[8][9] Ikeakhe expanded his business with BWE as a mother brand of Frostwater Bottled Water Company, El-Castillo Hotels, Caroline's Kitchen Restaurants, and BWE Studio which elongated its wingspan to the Animation Industry.[10][11]

Recognitions and awards

Ehigie Ikeakhe has hosted a number of youth enterprise conferences.[12] This got him the recognition of ECOWAS Youth Ambassador[13][14] from the ECOWAS Youth Council in 2018 amongst others.[5][15]

Reference
  1. Oleniju, Segun (7 December 2013). "Breach Of Contract! Davido vs JoshBeatz vs Born Winners Empire | 36NG". Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  2. "Age is no barrier when you' re diligent, hardworking in business". Vanguard News. 28 February 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
  3. "COVID-19: Amb Ehigie Ikeakhe and friends to raise N1m for less previleged in Nigeria, to launch animation project". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 6 April 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  4. Aliyu, Ramat (10 April 2020). "COVID-19: Ambassador Ehigie Ikeakhe and associates,to raise over a million for outreach plan". YBTC NEWS. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  5. "Ehigie Ikeakhe: Age is no barrier when you're diligent, hardworking in business". 360Nobs.com. 29 February 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  6. "Top 10 Most Promising Nigerian Young Entrepreneurs in 2020". 360Nobs.com. 15 July 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  7. "Davido's HKN Gang In Alleged Theft". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  8. Opeyemi, Adeola (23 August 2017). "Things you need to know about Born Winners Empire". Legit.ng – Nigeria news. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  9. Oladuntoye, Usman (29 February 2020). "Ehigie Ikeakhe: Age is no barrier when you're diligent, hardworking in business". 360 Vibez. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
  10. "COVID-19: Amb Ehigie Ikeakhe and friends to raise N1m for less previleged in Nigeria, to launch animation project". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 6 April 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  11. News, Ybtc (5 March 2020). "WHY NIGERIANS SHOULD INVEST MORE IN THE ANIMATION MARKET". YBTC NEWS. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
  12. "A youth conference "The Future" with celeb speakers hosted by Mr Ehigie Moses Ikeakhe". Businessamlive. 25 March 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  13. Abuja, BODE GBADEBO (26 March 2018). "ECOWAS Youth Council Decorates Ikeakhe As Ambassador". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  14. Editor, ForNews (27 February 2020). "Ehigie Ikeakhe: Age is no barrier when you' re diligent, hardworking". ForNews.com.ng. Retrieved 12 June 2020.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  15. "NIGERIA ACHIEVERS AWARDS (NAA) 2018 NOMINEES LIST NOW OUT". WELCOME TO AFRITUNES. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
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