Qatar-based Nigerian artiste and hypeman, Olanrewaju Odumewu, popularly known as Labosky, added another feather to his cap as he co-hosted the maiden edition of the BTN Awards in Doha, Qatar, alongside celebrated Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji.

The star-studded event, which held recently in Doha, saw a display of African entertainment excellence and had top Nigerian movie stars such as Kunle Afod, Kemity, Itele, Ijebu, Damilola Oni, Billique, Taiwo Adeyemi, Adekaz . Mo Bimpe, Uzee Usman, Sanusi Izihaq a.k.a Apankufor in attendance. Many of the celebrities also received awards in recognition of their contribution to the Nigerian movie industry.

Absentials who received awards includes Ali Nuhu, Odunlade Adekola, Mercy Aigbe, Ibrahim Chatta and Femi Adebayo

Labosky, who was also a member of the event’s organizing team, expressed immense pride in the success of the event and the opportunity to share the stage with Lateef Adedimeji. He described the moment as a defining one in his career as a hypeman and entertainer.

“Hosting alongside a respected figure like Lateef Adedimeji was more than an honour for me—it was a dream come true,” Labosky said. “Bringing the Nigerian entertainment spirit to life in Qatar, while celebrating our stars, made the night magical. It’s proof that we can take our culture and talent anywhere in the world and be celebrated.”

The BTN Awards aims to celebrate African talents making waves both locally and in the diaspora, and its maiden edition in Qatar marks a remarkable step towards uniting creatives across borders.