By Osagie Alonge
Enough is Enough Nigeria (EiE), held its first fundraising dinner on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the Duchess @ Zion Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Hosted by one of Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw and social entrepreneur Kola Oyeneyin, the event featured a music performance from Timi Dakolo, a documentary of EiE’s work over the past 4 years and remarks by several EiE volunteers.
Henshaw also served as the auctioneer of the evening, humorously engaging the audience as she auctioned off dinner with Aliko Dangote and one-hour sessions with Wole Soyinka, Fola Adeola, ‘Keem Belo-Osagie, Mo Abudu, Ibukun Awosika, Leke Alder, and Kemi Adetiba. Other items auctioned were 2 tickets to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, a Mai Atafo wedding dress and photo shoot with Kelechi Amadi-Obi.
Actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde spoke passionately about her love for Nigeria, why she’s involved with EiE and challenged guests to also get involved. Singer Omawumi shared her remarks via video through her song ‘Enough is Enough’.
Writer and poet Efe Paul shared his thought-provoking poem ‘Justice’ and guests were treated to excerpts of Yaw‘s political satire – ‘The Street’.
Proceeds from the event will be used to support the many projects and initiatives EiE will undertake ahead of the 2015 elections.
‘Ensuring Nigeria lives up to its potential depend on you and I – Nigeria’s educated elite. We fully recognize that change will not happen in a year or two. Nevertheless, we are committed to this journey’, ‘Yemi Adamolekun, EiE’s Executive Director, said in her welcome remarks.
Enough is Enough Nigeria (EiE) is a coalition of individuals and youth-led organizations committed to a culture of good governance and public accountability in Nigeria through advocacy, civic engagement and the mobilization of the youth population as responsible citizens.
Check out photos from the event below…