Rachel Bakam
Rachel Bakam | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kaduna, Nigeria |
| Education | Ahmadu Bello University |
| Occupation(s) | TV producer & presenter, actress, media consultant, sports administrator |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | Philanthropy, tourism, fashion, anti-human trafficking advocacy, peace building, sports |
| Notable work | Trends & Rachel, Stylecode, Rachel the Piper, Yanayin Zamani |
| Website | pipersdynasty |
Rachel Bakam is a Nigerian actress, writer, TV presenter and producer, and an anti-human trafficking advocate. She is the founder of Rayzeds Media Ltd,[1] president to Nigerian Water Ski & Wakeboard Federation (NWWF) and media consultant of Performing Musician Employers Association (PMAN).[2] Bakam is a peace and tourist ambassador. She is 2015 alumna of United States International Visitors Leadership Programme.[3][4] She hosts Trends & Rachel,[5] a popular television show that airs Nigerian Television Authority, African Independent Television, DSTV, and Startimes.
Early life
Bakam was born and brought up in Kaduna State by Mr. and Mrs. Adams and Rose Bakam where she had her primary, secondary, and tertiary education.[6] She studied English and theatre arts at Ahmadu Bello University[citation needed] and digital filmmaking at New York Film Academy.[citation needed] She lost her father at the age of 12.[citation needed] At the age of 16 she started working,[citation needed] first as a salesgirl in supermarket,[citation needed] later in a recording studio and played a lead role in Hausa drama series known as Rayuwa.[citation needed]
Career
She did her National Youth Service Corps at Nigerian Television Authority International, where she produced and presented different TV programmes like Trends, Saturday Morning, and Style Code.[citation needed] She proceeded to study digital film making at New York Film Academy and thereafter established Rayzed Media Ltd.[citation needed] Bakam brought water skiing and wakeboarding to Nigeria.[citation needed] In 2016, she got an endorsement deal with Numatville Megacity.[citation needed] She has joined non-government organizations,[7] such as Devatop Centre for Africa Development in campaigning against sex trafficking and other forms of modern slavery in Nigeria.[8]
Awards and nominations
Bakam has received several awards and nominations for her work, some of which include:
- 2015 Pan African Humanitarian Award as the Most Promising TV Personality of the Year[citation needed]
- Sir Tafela Balewa Leadership Award as the Media Entrepreneur of the year[citation needed]
- 2016 United Nations World Habitat Humanitarian Award[citation needed]
- Nigerian Dream Personality Honors[citation needed]
- 2016 Ambassador of Peace Award[9]
- 2015 African Achievers' Award[10]
- Nigerian Unity Museum & Trade Tourism Village Ambassador, 2016[citation needed]
Filmography
- Black Knight
- The Last Day
- Asunder
- Dangerous Mission
- The good Son
- Blue Flames
- Ladies First
References
- ^ Aderibigbe, Tolulope (18 April 2015). "I Dropped A Business Deal Worth Millions Because Of Harassment– Rachel Bakam". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ "IMPRESSIVE: Amb. Rachel Bakam Lands more Mega Media Appointments". The Nigerian Voice. 26 April 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ "TV Personality, Rachel Bakam Addresses Audience At White House Sponsored Event In Washington". Entertainment Express. 27 August 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ "Ambassador Rachel Bakam Speaks At The International Visitors Leadership Programme In US". Oncova. 27 August 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ Nda, Solomon (19 September 2015). "Rachael Bakam: Financial Gratification Does Not Determine My Relationships". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ Aderibigbe, Tolulope (18 April 2015). "I Dropped A Business Deal Worth Millions Because Of Harassment– Rachel Bakam". Leadership. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ Njoku, Benjamin (28 November 2015). "Next2None rallies African celebs against human trafficking". Vanguard. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ "Joseph Osuigwe and Ambassador Rachel Bakam call for proactive action against human trafficking". Chido Onumah. 3 August 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ "Rachel Bakam Wears a Mask to Receive Ambassador of Peace Award". Alex Report. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ "TV Personality Rachel Bakam Honoured Again At The African Achievers Award in South Africa (Photos)". The Nigerian Voice. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2016.