Arik Air Partners with Actors Guild of Nigeria for Prestigious 2024 AGN Award Night

Nigeria’s Arik Air has announced its partnership with the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Delta State Chapter, as the official airline sponsor for the highly anticipated 2024 AGN Award Night.

The event, scheduled to hold on Saturday, 30th November 2024, at the luxurious Benizia Hotel on Summit Road, Asaba, Delta State, will celebrate excellence in Nollywood, Africa’s largest film industry.

Arik Air, as part of its sponsorship, will fund 20 out of the 60 award categories to be presented during the ceremony.

The AGN Award Night is a hallmark occasion that recognises outstanding achievements in acting, directing, producing, and other creative contributions that have shaped Nollywood’s global reputation.

Speaking about the airline’s involvement, Ailemen Arumemi-Johnson, Arik Air’s Head of Commercial, stated:

“We are proud to support the AGN award night. This further reinforces Arik Air’s dedication to fostering the growth and recognition of Nollywood, which is Africa’s largest film industry.

“Nollywood is a major part of Nigeria’s economy, employing more than a million people directly or indirectly. Arik Air’s support for the industry is thus strategic and resonates with the airline’s Corporate Social Responsibility.”

The star-studded event is set to bring together some of Nollywood’s most prominent figures alongside key stakeholders in the entertainment sector.

It promises to be a night of glamour and celebration, highlighting the industry’s growth and its significant contribution to Nigeria’s economy and cultural export.

This partnership underscores Arik Air’s ongoing commitment to supporting platforms that showcase the nation’s cultural heritage on the global stage.