Naija Bloggers Award: WELCOME!!

WELCOME!!

Welcome to the official blog page of the Naija Bloggers Award. This blog will serve as the official site where nominating, voting, interacting, and everything else will go down. The 2009 Naija Bloggers Award is Sting's baby, but she most definitely couldn't have done it without the help of Toluwa, Naijagirl, and the now retired Geisha.

We have come up with a whole bunch of award categories. However, we would like everyone to participate in this process and have as much fun as possible. We divided the award categories into two. Category A consists of the typical award categories, while Category B is not so typical.

Category A

Bloggers Choice Award - Naija Blogger of the Year
Best Personal Blog
Most inspiring Blogger
Best Student Blog
Best Religious Blog
Best Political Blog
Best literary Blog - Stories, Poetry etc
Best Everyday Read
Most creative Blogger
Best Intellectual Blog
Most dedicated Blogger - Frequent updates
Best Theme Blog - Religious, politcal, fashion, family etc
Best Fashion Blog
Best Entertainment Blog
Best use of visuals in a blog - Look and feel of the blog makes you feel at home
Best use of Media - Videos, music, graphics
Most likable Blogger

Category B

I laugh in Japanese - Funniest Blogger
Celebutant - Most likely to become a celebrity off blogging
Drama King/Queen - (Over)dramatic blogger.
Hot and Sexy! - Blogger you think is hot in real life
Fire in my pants - Blogger you'd hook up with based solely on the content of their blog
Grandma/Grandpa Blogger - Seasoned blogging veteran who still updates frequently
Paparazzi Blogger - Always on blogsville
FIRST!! - Always first on every blog
Meme Addict of Blogsville - Always doing Memes
Most Scandalous/Controversial Blogger
Blogger i would most like to meet
Most Stalked Blog - People keep going back for updates, comments
From the Outside looking in - Non-nigerian members of Blogsville aka Honorary naija
Blogsville Celebrity/ Popular jingo - Most popular blogger
Blogsville magician/Disappearing act Award - Blogger disappears for long periods without any explanation
Most Nigeriacentric Blog/Blogger- Blog(ger) reps naija to the fullest
(n)Oprah Award - Most likely to become a talk show host
Quiet Storm - Most likely to quietly take over the world
Say What?! - Most confusing Blogger
Epistle Blogger - Blogger loves writing long post
Most creative moniker (blog title or blog name)
Blogsville Tatafo - Best Gossip blog
So fresh and So clean - Best newbie blog(ger) (6 months and under)
Blogsville Butterfly- Friendliest Blogger

Are there any categories you guys would love to have in the awards that are not up here? Let us know. Leave ideas and suggestion in the comments section.

Please, lets make this fun for everyone. Participate!!!!

P.S. The blogsville citizen list is still being updated. If you are not on the list, be sure to leave a comment and you will be added.

115 award speak:

Rita, February 22, 2009 at 6:49 AM: I am already ROTFL with the titles of the Category B Awards...Well done people
mizchif, February 22, 2009 at 9:09 AM: I was already going to put up a very nice lengthy comment, then i searched and did not find my name on the list of citizens.

Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
~Sirius~, February 22, 2009 at 9:51 AM: LOL!!!!

I can't wait for this.....very interesting categories.....

Keep up the good work you guys.
mizchif, February 22, 2009 at 12:08 PM: Ok, now that i am done sulking.

I like the categories, i've already written them out like i have homework.
I think we need to come up with a polling system, cuz i think it mite be too stressful to read evry single comment.

So let us know how to go abt submitting entries.

Good job ppl!
zara (my alter ego), February 22, 2009 at 12:29 PM: i love the categories and i already know the winners in some categories.. like the first! one...hehe
The experiences of an achiever......., February 22, 2009 at 12:48 PM: I too am a citizen dammit! lol!
d category b..interesting stuvs..
Jaguda, February 22, 2009 at 3:34 PM: do i QUALIFY?
Tolulope Popoola, February 22, 2009 at 4:04 PM: Hey! This is a really great concept. LOL at the category B stuff, well done. I'll be keeping an eye on this, let us know how to nominate, vote, etc.
O'Dee, February 23, 2009 at 12:08 AM: The category B awards are really funny.

Sting una welldone.
Joy Akut, February 23, 2009 at 1:33 AM: i'm going shopping for my red carpet outfit asap....
miz-cynic, February 23, 2009 at 1:38 AM: dnt be angry...this thing can really skip pple's mind im sure u were not forgotten intentionally o......i noticed baroque's name isnt even thr too.
ShonaVixen, February 23, 2009 at 2:14 AM: All I'm saying is I should get an Award or two!!!!!!LOL....
isha, February 23, 2009 at 2:45 AM: I can't wait to see the winners of the Awards, esp. Category B. Trust you babes to be completely Nigerian about it. I'm excited!
ablackjamesbond, February 23, 2009 at 2:56 AM: lol @ mizchif
and i agree with shona, she should def get an award or two. lol

meanwhile, how do we submit entries?
Our Story, February 23, 2009 at 4:16 AM: Hmmmm ....Interesting!
Chookz, February 23, 2009 at 4:28 AM: While it's a good idea it'll be highly subjective and not represent true assessment as it would be based more on popularity than content.
Naija Bloggers Awards 2009, February 23, 2009 at 4:39 AM: We'll let you guys know when it's time to nominate people. Right now, we are just trying to get people to be aware that this is going on and also if you guys would like other categories added before we start.
busybee, February 23, 2009 at 5:12 AM: looks like a good concept...

lol @ the category B awards

fun stuff, i'll be sure to check in when its time to vote...
aloted, February 23, 2009 at 5:24 AM: shu my name is not on the citizen list. i don vex!

nice categories sha.. still vexing

teehee!
Confessions of a London gal, February 23, 2009 at 5:30 AM: Even me sef i am vexing! I cant c my name on the Citizen's list! Se i have 2 change my name to Confessions of a Nigerian gal b4 i bcome recognised??!!
I am already thinking of how to hype up my blog so i can win 5 or 6 of those awards! lol!
Buttercup, February 23, 2009 at 5:47 AM: u need to congratulate me o..my techie illiterate self was able to put up the logo n link it without chari's help..lol..

looking forward to the nominations!
~Sirius~, February 23, 2009 at 5:53 AM: So I just realized there was a citizen's list........searched for my no. 1 blogger and she wasn't there!!!! XSN didn't make your citizen's list!!! how is that?

Hmmmmm....hope no ojoro in this one oh! at least nobody can take the Award for 1st comment leaver * cough cough, we all know who's it is. he he

Will be back to nominate/vote.
Nice work.
Naija Bloggers Awards 2009, February 23, 2009 at 6:05 AM: Blogsville Citizens, Yes! I mean all of you complainants, una no sabi read? I say the list is being updated. It takes time to put the list up. We are working on it.

Coolu temper. Chill. Relaxz! You will be added to the list.

We are all blogsville citizens. We all qualify. Shikena.
aloted, February 23, 2009 at 6:23 AM: LOL...ok me i am not vexing again..

lol..am sure u are like na u sabi o..

hehehe..
JS, February 23, 2009 at 6:28 AM: Well done to Sting, Toluwa and Naijagirl.

I already have ideas on his concept but I shall stay clear and see what direction this awards will take.

I must say that it has a massive potential of it been huge if, and only if....

Congrats Sting once again.
Naija Bloggers Awards 2009, February 23, 2009 at 6:43 AM: Ha! Uncle Jide, how can u just tantalize us like this. I want to know. If and only if......? We need all the help we can get.

You forgot to thank Geisha. Even though she is a retired blogger, she is a very big part of this.

Thanks Geisha!
Toluwa, February 23, 2009 at 6:45 AM: Toluwa, on behalf on NBA...

Aloted, u cant fit vex...we too much of a fam for u too nau!

Jide...if wat? ok spill it!
Rebirth, February 23, 2009 at 7:06 AM: great categories..good job!
cant find myself on the list o.......not fair!
Abujamaiden, February 23, 2009 at 7:31 AM: E MIIIIII!!!!!!

I'm a citizen....
Kemberly, February 23, 2009 at 9:19 AM: I've finally found it! The categories are interesting...can't wait to see how things pan out!
Scarlet, February 23, 2009 at 9:38 AM: Well done guys...or should i say girls! u've done a lot of work...this is going to be such mad fun...hope voting starts soon!
Chili Pepa, February 23, 2009 at 10:02 AM: one more name for your list.

Cheers
Sisem E. Naidem, February 23, 2009 at 10:39 AM: Hmm... Had an idea like this some months ago (check my MN blog if you don't believe) but the logistics and my personal drama delayed the whole thing. Anyway, I'll be looking in from time to time and i got a few ideas to share too if you want...
Anonymous, February 23, 2009 at 11:25 AM: the category B awards had me cracking up big time...... nice initiative........and thanks for stopping by...
H2O-works, February 23, 2009 at 11:31 AM: Nice..but I think I qualify to be a blogville citizen oo...
H2O-works, February 23, 2009 at 11:31 AM: This comment has been removed by the author.
archiwiz, February 23, 2009 at 12:21 PM: Nna, I go vex for all of una oh. I no dey no mean say I no dey nau. Wetin? Why my name no dey d blogville citizens list? Una no wan make I read book? Okay make I go cool down.

+++ for the "I laugh in Japanese" award.

I wonder if we won't have some vexation from those who will be nominated for the Grandpa and grandma bloggers dem dem. :)... he he he... I hope I will have time to participate joo. It looks like this will be a lot of fun.
Ms Sula, February 23, 2009 at 12:58 PM: Those categories are hilarious! Can't wait to see how it shapes up and can't wait to vote. I have a few "first" bloggers in mind. :D
Rita, February 23, 2009 at 1:29 PM: Since we have fewer males among the bloggers, is it possible to have an award to recognize the guys? Cos i perceive that lots of female bloggers would clear the awards. What u think?
Anonymous, February 23, 2009 at 2:02 PM: Wow! this looks like fun...great job peops!Category B awards...are just waaaaayyyyyy out of this world!Omo let the parry begin!!!
Sugabelly, February 23, 2009 at 2:03 PM: LOL@ all the citizen rants.

Don't you know there is a "naturalization" period before you get citizenship? ;)
Anonymous, February 23, 2009 at 3:07 PM: sounds interesting...
James Tubman, February 23, 2009 at 3:48 PM: wow

im just glad to be an honorary najia blogger

maybe i have my afrikan roots amongst the ibo, the yoruba or any other ethnic group that is indigenous to nigeria

i need to check that out
ibiluv, February 23, 2009 at 4:04 PM: great work ladies

looking forward to this!!!!!!!!!

Freaksho isnt on that list

neither is Muse/N.I.M.M.O
neuyogi, February 23, 2009 at 5:37 PM: Nice categories...lol.
Toluwa, February 23, 2009 at 6:55 PM: Toluwa here on behalf of NBA '09..

ibiluv, archiwiz, h20, abuja maiden, and all our beloved commenters, we are gonna add names as u leave comments...

Abeg no vex for us!

It is definitely going to be fun, so keep checking in and start voting once the polls are up!
Toluwa, February 23, 2009 at 6:57 PM: Sugabelly, give the non-naija ppl, the forms for naturalization.
Anonymous, February 23, 2009 at 7:17 PM: SO I AM NOT A CITIZEN. I AM VEXING SO MUCH RIGHT NOW. ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
IS IT CUZ I LEFT.
alright Girls. this is so brilliant. I am loving it men.
Anonymous, February 23, 2009 at 7:17 PM: nevamind.
Anonymous, February 23, 2009 at 7:19 PM: so how do I nominate myself for all the categories? Because you know that is my first plan. nominate myself and get all my people to vote for me.
Sugabelly, February 23, 2009 at 11:23 PM: @Just..Toluwa: Come, let us draft them. We can charge $50 per application. And then $150 for three-day speedy application ;)
tankojjetty, February 24, 2009 at 12:44 AM: WOW....people plenty for here o...enough bloghopping today...lol

anyhoo, i think i'd be more interested in the category B awards...they're bloody creative.

wait o, my name no dey di list...oya add am kia kia...lol
i must to belong
bArOquE, February 24, 2009 at 1:20 AM: do well to keep us updated when the voting 'lines' open?
Ayomipo Matthew Edinger, February 24, 2009 at 2:34 AM: i live @ disgodkidd.blogspot.com.

Add me.
Anonymous, February 24, 2009 at 2:37 AM: Category Suggestions:

Best Relationship Blog
Best Career-Focused Blog
Best Movie (Nollywood) Blog
Best Musical blog
Anonymous, February 24, 2009 at 2:43 AM: Most Random Blog
Best Food Blog
Best Parenthood Blog

BTW, what about bloggers like Solomonsydelle, Vera, Writefreak, Favoured Girl, Rita, Diamond Hawk, Aloted, Mimi, Uzezi etc that have more than one blog?
JS, February 24, 2009 at 5:11 AM: Ok Sting,

I thank Geisha o.

Sting, to be honest, the idea is fab, however, I believe it is a unique opportunity to promote the countless talented 9ja bloggers out there.

I am sure, judging by the ideas for the category B awards, you guys must have sat down to think of the format the voting will go.

For instance, is it going to be an academy type of voting - Oscars or is it going to be opened only to fellow bloggers or is it strictly for non bloggers?

I know it will be fun, my only fear is that it could be trivialised and I honestly believe that there are fantastic influential bloggers amongst us who ought to be recognised.

I vote STING for the best original blogger idea 9you think am' kidding, am' serious)

Anyway, once I know the format, I am sure you will get a lot more from me as I have already started working on an idea that will recognise everyone's talent out there....

No more stings okay..

Cheers and good on ya
Shubby Doo, February 24, 2009 at 5:24 AM: kudos for this to your all.

Please o! update your citizen list...abeg...my soul sisters Allied and Miss Definitely Maybe are not on the list...nor are Carlang or Jaja
Shubby Doo, February 24, 2009 at 5:34 AM: those category B awards are crazy...please add naijablog (jeremy weate) and nigerian drama queen to your list 2!
Shubby Doo, February 24, 2009 at 5:43 AM: just reading the comments and i started to laugh...see how FBA's wife temite tok her own but she sabi no tok 4 her husband...lmao...

ok i'll stop after this but pls add fine boy agbero, and Jinta...they always make me laugh till my belly aches!
doug, February 24, 2009 at 5:46 AM: wow I'm on the list! How awesome!!!! Although I have no idea what category my blog falls into. I just....write.lol.

Great work guys!

Still can't believe I'm on the list!!! How totally awesome!!!
Jayla., February 24, 2009 at 6:52 AM: wen does d voting line open?......... should be interesting
Anonymous, February 24, 2009 at 7:06 AM: Oya add me to your list o!! Kia Kia. I love this. Category B is just hilarious.
simplegal, February 24, 2009 at 7:14 AM: Great job Sting, Toluwa, Naijagirl, and Geisha! This is an excellent idea, and I can't wait to see the nominees and the winners.

I'm particularly looking forward to category B. I wish I had some more ideas, but I think you've covered pretty much evrything I could think of.

Keep up the good work!
Anonymous, February 24, 2009 at 7:26 AM: so if you are not on the citizen list you cannot vote?
can dissapearing bloggers vote?
Invisible, February 24, 2009 at 7:45 AM: Sting, how dare you say I'm not a citizen? so out of sight is out of mind??
Better add me before I open my eyes and I know you're not leaving Enigma out either.

Good job though
SouLBoutiQue, February 24, 2009 at 10:08 AM: I love the category B awards...tooooo funny! I love it!
Ag
Naija Bloggers Awards 2009, February 24, 2009 at 10:22 AM: invisible...will do..lol!

Pink Satin..u can vote o, even if u have beem MIA

thanks, Simplegal...make sure to keep checking

African weight loss diva, Shubby doo, tankojetty, disgodkidd give us time..we will get there.

Jayla...theres a survey at the top right of the page.

Jide Saliu, its open to both blogger and non bloggers. And we are using a survey.

Kikelomo, we will find a way to incorporate ur idea...thnx..

Temite, u r a citizen by all means. And we have a survey now, so go nominatation crazy!
Vera Ezimora, February 24, 2009 at 10:29 AM: Me likes!!!!

LOl @ the categories. I'll make this the subject of my blog when I update on friday. Awesome!!
temi B roxx, February 24, 2009 at 10:30 AM: yay!!!
blog awards...i cant wait!!!
Jennifer A., February 24, 2009 at 10:59 AM: The Category B list is HI-larious...LOLLLL...
m1ke, February 24, 2009 at 11:07 AM: category A for life. Nice concept
Ms.O, February 24, 2009 at 12:35 PM: YAY I am a citizen gan! I love the second category! funny stuff! :)

good job Sting and others!
ShonaVixen, February 24, 2009 at 2:21 PM: Tigeress isn't on your Citizen list!!!
ShonaVixen, February 24, 2009 at 4:16 PM: As per your request:
http://gangstatigeress.blogspot.com/
Femi B, February 24, 2009 at 6:06 PM: I so love Section B abi which one, anyway i like the second one
Nefertiti, February 24, 2009 at 7:53 PM: Na waho, see lobbying...LMAO. So I see part A survey. How do I do Part B survey?
Naija Bloggers Awards 2009, February 24, 2009 at 7:59 PM: Category B is not open for nomination yet.
bob-ij, February 24, 2009 at 10:06 PM: I'm not in the list!!!
I can't wait for this...who's payin me for a vote...lol...(I'm all about making money!)
x!
tobenna, February 24, 2009 at 10:08 PM: tchew!
I don't think I'm on this list!
Unknown, February 25, 2009 at 3:09 AM: Am I still on blogville?

Good concept.
seye, February 25, 2009 at 5:39 AM: Nice initiative! Nice one! When is the EVENT??????????

I also noticed my blog is not listed.

But nice one guys!
theicequeen, February 25, 2009 at 6:42 AM: hehe i lurve the titles of the category B awards!!!...

and obviously, this whole thing is invalid and illegal, seeing as I am apparently not a citizen of bloggsville....

oya, na who dey hand out passports? abi una dey wait make i give una small "something"??
Pearls and PeepToes, February 25, 2009 at 7:25 AM: Sigh. Now I have more blogs to read! I'll never get anything done. Where's my citizenship passport?
Anonymous, February 25, 2009 at 7:28 AM: I think you about summed up all the titles for the awards

Nice ones too, thanks for the add!
scribble,me.free, February 25, 2009 at 7:58 AM: Newbie! Well, ish...the category B awards are hilarious
Anonymous, February 25, 2009 at 8:27 AM: I aint on d citizen's list ooooh
*sulkin*
hey vote me for newbie!!!lol
The poets voice ~~~, February 25, 2009 at 9:40 AM: category B is just pure jokezz..

totally luv the idea!! well done.
I'll go back and check for my name on the list of citizens
Lolia, February 25, 2009 at 1:55 PM: Add me to the citizen's list please :)

I think this'll be really interesting!
Lolia, February 25, 2009 at 1:57 PM: And our group blog: Stuff Nigerians Hate as well please :)

So that's:

http://independent-lolia.blogspot.com/

and

http://stuffnigerianshate.blogspot.com/

Thank you!
Lati, February 25, 2009 at 2:28 PM: this is awesome! Legend!!!
Bombchell, February 25, 2009 at 2:40 PM: aww cool idea, not sure how it works, but add me to the list
MissBalance, February 25, 2009 at 3:16 PM: Sounds like Good entertainment. Bring it on and keep us posted!
MissBalance, February 25, 2009 at 3:18 PM: Sounds like Good entertainment. Bring it on and keep us posted!
Anonymous, February 25, 2009 at 6:49 PM: Good move! Someone had to do this and I think this is a nice step.

Here's my award add-ons:

Best Technology Blog

Best Rambling Blog

Would be nice to see how it goes...
Anonymous, February 26, 2009 at 2:31 AM: They call it the World Wide Web(www) So I guess everyone's name can't be on the list.Nice work. Keep it up
FineBoy Agbero, February 26, 2009 at 3:29 AM: Ha! I'm late, but I'm here sha!

Award I'd want included in category B:
"Blogville Ashawo!"

Just kiddin'!
Nice project. Sounds fun!
LoloBloggs, February 26, 2009 at 7:34 AM: Me Me Me! I'm here, I'm a blogger and I'm Nigerian! Get me on that citizens list pls!

Plus I'm (kinda) new...sorta...ish!
Anonymous, February 27, 2009 at 12:05 AM: I ll say add me to the list.....i hope we wont win all the awrds sha.........If Oscar can give 8 awards to slumdog we might just win nine
AustynZOGS, February 27, 2009 at 6:39 AM: NBA '09-Great idea!Looking forward to nominating some of the VERY BEST BLOGGERS THIS EARTH HAVE EVER SEEN!eVERY nAIJA bLOGGER SEEMS LIKE A WINNER HERE.
Get my name on the blogsville citizens list.Thats where I belong!!
temi B roxx, February 27, 2009 at 3:53 PM: i'm not a citizen???

oya who do i have to bribe???
Anonymous, February 28, 2009 at 10:31 PM: citizen! My sister, Fatima at fatihunny.spaces.live.com
Anonymous, March 2, 2009 at 8:08 AM: Bia, how can there be no "local champion" category?
Living Safe and Green in Nigeria, March 4, 2009 at 6:50 AM: Hi, I was led here by Nigerian Curiousity.
Living Safe and Green in Nigeria, March 4, 2009 at 6:50 AM: This comment has been removed by the author.
SPEECHgirl, March 7, 2009 at 5:37 AM: hey!
nice
very nice

pls dont forget to add my blogs to the blog roll
Anonymous, March 7, 2009 at 4:39 PM: New blogger:

http://crazynigerian.wordpress.com/
Anonymous, March 18, 2009 at 12:55 AM: hey,am not on the CITIZEN'S LIST
Anonymous, March 18, 2009 at 1:06 AM: suggestion,
relationship expert blog

and get me on the list?
Perplexed May, March 30, 2009 at 9:27 PM: This comment has been removed by the author.
Perplexed May, March 30, 2009 at 9:28 PM: Newbie blogger- Perplexedmay....http://perplexedmay.blogspot.com/

please add to ur list!!
Deedee, May 3, 2009 at 12:06 PM: Please give a warm blogville welcome to another newbie blogger: http://churchgist.blogspot.com/
Anonymous, November 21, 2009 at 6:01 PM: Who knows where to download XRumer 5.0 Palladium?
Help, please. All recommend this program to effectively advertise on the Internet, this is the best program!
AMOS, February 12, 2010 at 2:29 PM: WELLDONE GUYS. SEE AS I JUST DEY LAUGH
MsMetaMorPhose, June 2, 2010 at 10:15 PM: The comments are hilarious...Add me to the list sha!!! .lol

WELCOME!!

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