SOCIETY OF MUSIC EDUCATORS OF NIGERIA AWARDEES

This section proudly highlights distinguished individuals and institutions whose exceptional contributions to Music Education and Scholarship have earned them recognition by the Society for Music Education of Nigeria (SOMEN). Their achievements exemplify excellence, dedication, and service to the growth of music teaching, research, and professional practice across the nation.

Category A- Awardees from the Academics:

1. Solomon O. Ikibe – Award of Excellence (2013)
2. Christopher O. Omotosho  – Award of Excellence (2013)
3. Okunade, AdeOluwa – Award of Excellence (2014)
4. Ifeoluwa Adeleke O. Olorunsogo – Award of Honour (2022)
5. Capt. Anthony Abiodun – Pillar of Music Education Award (2022)
6. B.B Okuneye – Award of Honour (2022)
7. Richard Donald – Award of Honour (2022)
8. Bowie Donald – Award of Honour (2022)
9. Oluranti Adebowale Adeogun – Award of Excellence (2023)
10. Patience Oguoma  -Award of Excellence (2023)
11. Air Commodore Ernest Richard Bassy (rtd) -Award of Excellence (2024)
12. Peter Okebukola – Award of Excellence (2025)
13. Ajibola Taiwo  – Award of Excellence (2025)

Category B- School Founders Award:

1. Toyin Ajayi  -Award of Excellence (2023)
2. Helen Akinsemolu  – Award of Excellence (2023)
3. Mrs. Aralola Faturoti  – Award of Excellence (2023)
4. Taiwo Adesoji Adetunji  – Award of Excellence (2025)

Category C: Royal Fathers  Award

1. Oba Dr. Adedotun Aremu  -Award of Excellence (2025)
2. Oba Dr. Adedapo Adewale Tejuoso – Award of Excellence (2025)

Category D: Distinguished Personalities Award

1. D.K Olukoya – Award of Excellence (2022)
2. Hon. Jibayo Adeyeye ESQ  -Award of Excellence (2023)
3. General Christopher Gwabin Musa  -Award of Excellence (2024)
4. Vice Admiral Emmauel Ikechukwu Ogalla -Award of Excellence (2024)
5. Air Marsal Hassan Bala Abubakar -Award of Excellence (2024)
6. Air Vice Marsal Uchechi Clavartrinitas Nwagwu -Award of Excellence (2024)
7. Chief Segun Okeowo  -Award of Excellence (2024)
8. Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel  – Award of Excellence (2024)
9. E Donald Duke  -Award of Excellence (2024)
10. HE Olusegun Obasanjo – Award of Excellence (2025)
11. Chief Mrs. S.A Akamo – Award of Excellence (2025)
12. Prince Olufemi Dokunmu  – Award of Excellence (2025)
13. Alex Eyengho  – Award of Excellence (2025)
14. Ejike Asiegbu  – Award of Excellence (2025)
15. Ajibola Taiwo  – Award of Excellence (2025)
16. Otunba Dr. SAJ Ibikunle  – Award of Excellence (2025)
17. Yemi Odediran    – Award of Excellence (2025)

Category E: Popular Musicians Award

1. High Chief Samuel Omotola Emaye – Award of Excellence (2023)
2. Pupa Orits Williki   – Award of Excellence (2025)
3. Alhaji Chief Sefiu Alao Adekunle – Award of Excellence (2025)
4. Tee Mac Omatshola Iseli – Award of Excellence (2025)

Category F: Institutional Award

1. Dr Nana Gbolahan (ABBA Music)  – Award of Excellence (2024)
2. Prince Ugochukwu (Eagle Music).  – Award of Excellence (2024)
3. Abeokuta Grammar School, Idi-aba    – Award of Excellence (2025)
4. TAIDOB College, Abeokuta.  – Award of Excellence (2025)