A Star-Studded Celebration Shines at London's OVO Arena Wembley

12 Oct - 18 Oct, 2024
Mag The Weekly
Awards

9th HUM Awards lit up London’s iconic OVO Arena Wembley, drawing over 12,000 attendees and hundreds of eager fans waiting outside. As Pakistan’s entertainment industry gathered to celebrate its finest talents, the event marked a spectacular return for the HUM Awards.

The evening began with a heartfelt speech from Duraid Qureshi, CEO of HUM Network, and Momina Duraid, CEO of MD Productions, reflecting on their long-held dream of hosting the awards at Wembley. Adding to the patriotic fervor, Sultana Siddiqui, President of HUM Network, urged the audience to raise a generation of loving and tolerant citizens of Pakistan, ending her speech with a passionate "Pakistan Zindabad," echoed by the audience.

The red carpet was a dazzling spectacle of fashion and glamour, hosted by the ever-charming Hajra Laljee. Pakistani stars including Mahira Khan, Yumna Zaidi, Sonia Hussyn, Hania Amir, and Ahad Raza Mir stunned the crowd with their elegant and bold looks, while fans flooded social media with excitement.

The night unfolded with breathtaking performances and engaging hosting by Yumna Zaidi, Ahmed Ali Akbar, and Ahmed Butt, whose comedic energy kept the crowd entertained. Mahira Khan wowed the audience by revisiting her iconic "Humsafar" role, while Hania Amir's energetic dance performance left the audience spellbound. Music legend Atif Aslam delivered a soulful performance that turned the night into a magical collective experience.

The grand night recognized both emerging and established talent, uniting the stars and fans in a shared celebration of Pakistan’s entertainment industry. As the curtains closed, the HUM Awards once again demonstrated the global appeal and vibrancy of Pakistani culture, leaving everyone eager for what the next year will bring.