The name, Rachel might not readily come to mind but the bunch of talent is the better-half of ace broadcaster, Israel Edjeren, one of the pioneer staff of the Sunny Osa Adun owned Degue Broadcasting Network, DBN. Rachel, an English Language graduate of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria is no doubt the woman to beat as the beautiful presenter/producer of Trends & Rachel fame (a TV programme running in many popular stations) recently carted home an international award in far away United Kingdom.
The hardworking mother of one was the cynosure of all eyes at the Nigerian Entertainment & Lifestyle Awards that held at The Regent in the United Kingdom where she was honoured with the Best Emerging Presenter In Nigeria award for her impressive track records in the industry.
She’s the brain behind RAYZEDS MEDIA, a production company that produces her programme-Trends & Rachel (T&R)’ currently serialized across rated TV stations; AIT, NTA International (DSTV), NTA Entertainment (Startimes), ITV Abuja, QUEST TV, MyTv Africa, etc. She also had a 5 minutes fashion segment; ‘STYLECODE’ for NTA Network/International (AM EXPRESS). Rachel is a presenter of a high viewership. The Hausa version of TRENDS & RACHEL (T&R) ‘YANAYIN ZAMANI da RACHEL’ shows on Africa Magic Hausa and makes Rachel very beloved amongst the people of the Northern part of Nigeria and Hausa speaking people round Africa.
A thoroughbred professional of sterling quality, Rachel nee Bakam who was born, bred and buttered in Kaduna is no new to carting home mementoes as she has won many laurels both in her post primary and undergraduate days, little wonder the woman of virtue came out in flying colours and walked tall as Best Graduating Student in ABU in 2005.
That’s not all, the multi-talented mother, wife and entrepreneur of repute is a super actress who has acted and honoured alongside A-list Nollywood stars and renowned professionals such as Desmond Elliot, Mo Abudu, Chocolate City, Ghanaian Actors Van Vicker, Jackie Appiah and a host of others. In December 2013, she was given the Best Upcoming Presenter Of The Year Award At The Papyrus Screen Actors Award; an annual Award organised By Papyrus Magazine In Abuja Nigeria.
And as if that’s not enough, the tube amazon is getting, yet another invitation as the organizers of the prestigious African Women In Business, an annual event that celebrates International Women’s Day has wooed her to be a VIP guest at the show which holds on the 6th of March 2014 at the House of Lords, Houses of Parliament, Westminster. The event will have the Deputy Governor of Lagos State as Special Guest.
Other important international award ceremony she’s slated to grace is the Media Excellence in Africa holding on the 28th of February, 2014 at the Presidential Banquet Hall, State House, Accra, Ghana. The African Achievers Awards aims at recognising excellent individuals and organizations that have distinguished themselves while contributing to the growth and development of Africa. Their focus is to motivate all African leaders, including prospective leaders and the youth by recognizing individuals and organizations that have contributed remarkably to the development of Africa. Previous AAA recipients include: Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu, Rt. Hon. Joyce Banda (President of Malawi), Hon. Thokhozani Khupe (Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe), Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, Late Prof. Atta Mills, former President of Ghana, Dr. Rilwanu Lukman, Ugandan Dr. Margaret Blick Kigozi, Sir. Chukwuemeka Ihedioha (the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria), Mrs. Divine Ndhlukula, a Zimbabwean business woman amongst others.
Over 26 African countries would be participating in the next award that has been scheduled to hold on February 28, at the Ghana State-House, Accra.
Also nominated for the 2014 AAA are; The governor of Akwa-Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio, Winnie Mandela, Nana Rawlings, Mandela Foundation and a host of others.
Rachel Bakam Edjeren is most grateful to God for the honour of being listed along with these inspiring achievers.
