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Rachel Bakam

Rachel Bakam (11 September 1982 – 13 April 2021)[1] was a Nigerian actress, writer, TV presenter and producer, and an anti-human trafficking ambassador. She was the CEO and managing director of Rayzeds Media Ltd,[2] Founder and president of the Nigerian Water Ski And Wakeboard Federation (NWWF) and media consultant for the Performing Musician Employers Association (PMAN) & African Fashion Reception Paris.[3] Bakam was a peace and tourist ambassador. She was 2015 alumna of United States International Visitors Leadership Programme.[4][5] She hosted Trends & Rachel,[6] a popular television show that airs on Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), African Independent Television (AIT), DSTV, and Startimes. She also produced and presented Rachel the PIPER and hausa version RACHEL MAI KAKAAKI; an entertaining yet highly humanitarian television programme.[7] Bakam died on Tuesday 13 April 2021 due to complications of anaemia.[8] Audu Maikori lead tribute for her.[9]

Rachel Bakam
Born11 September 1982
Kaduna, Nigeria
Died13 April 2021(2021-04-13) (aged 38)
EducationAhmadu Bello University
Occupation(s)TV producer & presenter, director, actress, media consultant, sports administrator, Christian counsellor
Years active2000–2021
Known forPhilanthropy, tourism, fashion, anti-human trafficking advocacy, peace building, sports
Notable workTrends & Rachel, Stylecode, Rachel the Piper, Yanayin Zamani
Websitepipersdynasty.com

Early life and education

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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. She is Bajju by tribe from zonkwa in Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria.[10] She studied English and theatre arts at Ahmadu Bello University[11] and digital filmmaking at New York Film Academy.[12] She lost her father at the age of 12. At the age of 16 she started working, first as a salesgirl in a supermarket, then later in a recording studio and played a lead role in Hausa drama series known as Rayuwa.[13] She was president of the Literary and Debating Club then Head Girl in Kaduna Capital School, best graduating female student and best graduating student of the faculty of arts at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria.[14]

Career

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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. She proceeded to study digital filmmaking at New York Film Academy and thereafter established Rayzed Media Ltd.[15] Bakam brought water skiing and wakeboarding to Nigeria.[16] In 2016, she got an endorsement deal with Numatville Megacity. She has joined non-government organizations,[17] such as Devatop Centre for Africa Development in campaigning against sex trafficking and other forms of modern slavery in Nigeria.[18]

She was a media consultant for the African Fashion Reception Paris.[19]

Awards and nominations

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Bakam received several awards and nominations for her work, some of which are:[20]

  • 2015 Pan African Humanitarian Award as the Most Promising TV Personality of the Year
  • Sir Tafela Balewa Leadership Award as the Media Entrepreneur of the year
  • 2016 United Nations World Habitat Humanitarian Award
  • Nigerian Dream Personality Honors
  • 2016 Ambassador of Peace Award[21]
  • 2015 African Achievers' Award[22]
  • Nigerian Unity Museum & Trade Tourism Village Ambassador, 2016
  • Africa Diaspora Merit Awards Amsterdam
  • Nigerian Entertainment and Lifestyle Awards London

Filmography

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  • Black Knight
  • The Last Day
  • Asunder
  • Dangerous Mission
  • The good Son
  • Blue Flames
  • Ladies First
  • If I Am President (2018) as Rachel / Show Host

Southern Kaduna killings

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After the Southern Kaduna crisis, where more than 800 people, mostly Christians were killed,[23] Rachel Bakam and John Fashanu joined Big Church Foundation to support the victims with relief materials.[24]

References

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  1. ^ "Popular TV presenter Rachel Bakam dies at 38". 13 April 2021.
  2. ^ Aderibigbe, Tolulope (18 April 2015). "I Dropped A Business Deal Worth Millions Because Of Harassment– Rachel Bakam". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  3. ^ "IMPRESSIVE: Amb. Rachel Bakam Lands more Mega Media Appointments". The Nigerian Voice. 26 April 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  4. ^ "TV Personality, Rachel Bakam Addresses Audience At White House Sponsored Event In Washington". Entertainment Express. 27 August 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  5. ^ "Ambassador Rachel Bakam Speaks At The International Visitors Leadership Programme In US". Oncova. 27 August 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  6. ^ Nda, Solomon (19 September 2015). "Rachael Bakam: Financial Gratification Does Not Determine My Relationships". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  7. ^ "Rachel Bakam Supports Southern Kaduna - Writing.Com". www.writing.com. writing.com. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  8. ^ "Popular TV presenter Rachel Bakam dies at 38". 13 April 2021.
  9. ^ "See tribute for Actress Rachel Bakam wey die age 38". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
  10. ^ Aderibigbe, Tolulope (18 April 2015). "I Dropped A Business Deal Worth Millions Because Of Harassment– Rachel Bakam". Leadership. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  11. ^ "What You Need to Know About Rachel Bakam - Writing.Com". www.writing.com. 9 February 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  12. ^ Difference, Maker (9 February 2017). "What You Need to Know About Rachel Bakam - Writing.Com". www.writing.com. wiriting.com. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  13. ^ "What You Need to Know About Rachel Bakam - Writing.Com". www.writing.com. Writing.com. 9 February 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  14. ^ "What You Need to Know About Rachel Bakam - Writing.Com". www.writing.com. www.writing.com. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  15. ^ "What You Need to Know About Rachel Bakam - Writing.Com". www.writing.com. writing.com. 9 February 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  16. ^ "What You Need to Know About Rachel Bakam - Writing.Com". www.writing.com. writing.com. 9 February 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  17. ^ Njoku, Benjamin (28 November 2015). "Next2None rallies African celebs against human trafficking". Vanguard. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  18. ^ "Joseph Osuigwe and Ambassador Rachel Bakam call for proactive action against human trafficking". Chido Onumah. 3 August 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  19. ^ "What You Need to Know About Rachel Bakam - Writing.Com". www.writing.com. writing.com. 9 February 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  20. ^ Difference, Maker (9 February 2017). "What You Need to Know About Rachel Bakam - Writing.Com". www.writing.com. writing.com. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  21. ^ "Rachel Bakam Wears a Mask to Receive Ambassador of Peace Award". Alex Report. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  22. ^ "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.
  23. ^ "Buhari breaks silence on Southern Kaduna killings - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times Nigeria. Premium Times. 5 January 2017. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  24. ^ "Rachel Bakam Supports Southern Kaduna - Writing.Com". www.writing.com. writing.com. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
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