Nigerian celebrity blogger, Uche Pedro has won the award for Favourite African Blogger at the 2016 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards (KCAs).
Pedro, the founder of BellaNaija blog, was declared winner at the Awards ceremony held on Sunday in Los Angeles.
The KCAs is known to be an annual awards show hosted by the Nickelodeon cable channel.
The awards is to honour the biggest and most popular television shows, movies, music, books and blogs that are popular among youths and Nickelodeon viewers.
The nominees for the 2016 KCAs category for Favourite African Blogger included Aisha Baker from South Africa, Silvia Njoki from Kenya, Theodora Lee from South Africa and Uche Pedro.
Pedro emerged as the winner of the category due to the popularity of her blog, BellaNaija, which she created in 2006.
The blog comprises of articles on life style tips, Daily News, General information, Fashion, weddings, Beauty and style.
She received the award and thanked her friends, family and and BellaNija team for the support.
“Wow! This is such an amazing moment for me and the BellaNaija brand.
“Thank you to my husband Bode, our wonderful children and our families. BellaNaijarians and BellaNaija team – we made it! Thank you for all the votes and positive vibes.
“Thanks Nickelodeon for the opportunity and to my fellow nominees, you are an inspiration!
To everyone out there with a dream, this is a testimony to never give up, be a rebel with a purpose and vision,” Uche said.
(NAN)
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