Moet Abebe
Moet Abebe | |
|---|---|
| Born | Laura Monyeazo Abebe 29 July 1989 United Kingdom |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Manchester Law |
| Occupation(s) | Video jockey, Radio Host, Actress, Catering Executive, |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Laura Monyeazo Abebe (born 29 July 1989), popularly known as Moet Abebe, is a Nigerian video jockey, television presenter, actress, catering exec.[1] Her journey into limelight came after she decided to move back to Nigeria in pursuit of a career as a TV presenter. Three months after moving back to Lagos, Nigeria, she attended an audition for Soundcity TV, she sailed through the auditions and started working for Soundcity TV as a TV presenter and producer.[2] She became a very popular face on Soundcity TV as a host of the One On One show, Body & Soul and Global Countdown show. While working at Soundcity[3] she had the opportunity of getting a few movie and TV series scripts such as Red Card, Oasis and Living Arrangement.[4] In 2016, she began her career on Soundcity Radio 98.5fm where she handles the afternoon popular show called “The Takeover” from 2-6pm Monday to Friday.[5] In 2023, she announced her exit from Soundcity.[6] She opened her event management and catering company with her mother called LM Occasions.[7]
Early life
[edit]Born in the United Kingdom, she went to Corona Ikoyi Primary School for her primary school education, Dowen College for a year where she did part of her secondary education. From there she went to Woldingham School and St. Teresa's Secondary School also in Surrey where she then did her GCSEs and A-Levels. In 2008 she gained admission into the University of Manchester, where she studied Law [8] While she was in secondary school she had great interests in a lot of extracurricular activities such as public speaking, acting, athletics and dance which increased and developed her sense of creativity which would be of great advantage to her later in life.[9]
Career
[edit]TV and radio presenter
[edit]Abebe joined Soundcity TV, an urban music television channel, where gained a following.[10] She has featured top Nigeria musicians on her radio show such as Vector (rapper), 2Baba, Olamide, Chidinma and D'banj.[11]
Actress
[edit]Abebe showed her versatility in entertainment when she acted in a few movies and TV series which include Red Card, Oasis and Living Arrangement. her acting has given her an edge in the Nigeria entertainment and media industry.[12]
Events and red carpets
[edit]Abebe has graced many red carpet events, some as a guest and others as the host of the red carpet, she has been awarded by Meets media.[13] as "Personality of the Month" and has been nominated for several awards such as TV presenter of the year" by Exquuisite Magazine and many more.[14]
References
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- ^ JULIET EBIRIM (23 April 2015). "I believe in tasteful nudity – Moet Abebe". vanguardngr. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
- ^ "Moet Abebe On air Television Personality". Nigerianbiography. 13 September 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
- ^ "Soundcity TV || Powered By Music". Soundcity. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ Taofik Bankole (23 March 2016). "Popular VJ, Moet Abebe shows off acting skills in new comedy series". Thenet. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
- ^ "Soundcity Radio 98.5". Soundcity. 31 July 2016. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
- ^ ""Thank you for the amazing memories" – Moet Abebe Calls Time On Her Journey With Soundcity". Bella Naija. 10 March 2023.
- ^ "Oap Moet Abebe Delves into Restaurant Business". Nathan Nathaniel Ekpo/Nollywoodgists.com. 25 January 2017. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
- ^ "All You Need To Know About Moet Abebe + Photos". evatese.com. 16 June 2014. Archived from the original on 26 April 2017. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
- ^ "Moet Abebe: Soundcity VJ goes back to village to bury grandfather". Ayomide O. Tayo. 29 October 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
- ^ "SoundCity Presenter, Moet Abebe Apologizes To Fans Over Outburst". Owolabi Oluwasegun. 6 January 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
- ^ "Vector The Viper 'Dares' Rappers on #TheTakeOver w/ Moet Abebe". Soundcity.tv. 5 February 2017. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
- ^ Sola (17 March 2017). "Moet Abebe and her engagement ring drama – we investigate (PHOTOS)". Ynaija. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
- ^ Geraldine Akutu (11 February 2017). "Meets Media celebrates Moet Abebe, Wizboy". guardian.ng. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
- ^ Ferdinand Ekechukwu (11 February 2017). "WizBoyy, Moet Abebe Emerge 'Star Guests'". thisdaylive. Retrieved 14 May 2017.