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  • Shina Peters, Reminisce for Ofada Rice Day

    Shina Peters, Reminisce for Ofada Rice Day

    Afro-Juju superstar Sir Shina Peters and Alaga Ibile, Reminisce will lead a list of several entertainers to the 2023 and fifth edition of the Ofada Rice Day Festival at  the Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    This was made known by the festival organisers led by the founder, Oluwatobi Fletcher, at a briefing on Friday.

    Fletcher, in the presence of the Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ruth Abisola Olusanya, and a representative of Abike Dabiri-Erewa, announced that the festival’s fifth edition would be held on Sunday, December 3.

    With the 2023 edition tagged ‘Ofadabration’, the event is aimed at feeding Nigeria with Nigerian food, promoting the consumption of locally grown, healthful meals.

     Speaking about the forthcoming event, Fletcher disclosed that the event will be a family fun-fair outing that will be curated in a manner that allows attendees, with their families (including Children), to buy food from various vendors, in addition to items given out by sponsors, while watching different entertaining performances by multiple artists.

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    He said: “This year’s event will take another shape as guests will be treated to live performance by veteran juju maestro, Sir Shina Peters, Reminisce and other talented artists that will be unveiled as the planning progresses.”

    According to Fletcher, the event will be hosted by Gbenga Adeyinka 1st and Tomike Adeoye while providing vital information to support local farmers to increase cultivation, enhancing Nigeria’s agricultural sector.

     The festival is also expected to impact agro tourism by attracting tourists and visitors who are interested in experiencing Nigeria’s unique culinary traditions.

  • I do not come to you by chance premieres at AFRIFF

    I do not come to you by chance premieres at AFRIFF

    The highly anticipated movie adaptation of the acclaimed novel ‘I do not come to you by chance,’ has premiered at the 2023 edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF).

     The film, which is produced by The Entertainment Network (T.E.N) and directed by the talented Ishaya Bako premiered on Thursday, November 9.

     The film was received with enthusiastic applause and accolades from the audience while clinching the Audience Choice Award.

     Producer Chioma Onyenwe said, “Adapting such a beloved novel was both a challenge and an honour. We aimed to stay true to the essence of the book while adding a visual dimension that enhances the storytelling. The positive response from the AFRIFF audience is incredibly rewarding”

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    The film boasts a stellar cast, including Paul Nnadiekwe, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Jennifer Eliogu, Emeka Nwagbaraocha and Beverly Osu, who skillfully embody the characters from the novel, adding depth and authenticity to the narrative.

    I do not come to you by chance is a captivating and thought-provoking narrative that delves into the world of family, crime, and morality. The gripping story follows the life of a young man who is unwittingly drawn into the world of cybercrime in a quest to secure his family’s future.

    The movie’s premiere at AFRIFF marked a significant milestone, celebrating the fusion of literature and film in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

    Told in English and Igbo, the movie, directed by Ishaya Bako, offers a fresh perspective on contemporary African cinema and its ability to tackle pressing social issues.

  • MC Larry J plans to reward new comediennes with N1m

    MC Larry J plans to reward new comediennes with N1m

    Olanrewaju Gregory aka MC LarryJ has announced his decision to discover and reward fresh comediennes with the sum of N1 million.

    In a chat with MC Larry J, the humour merchant explained why he has decided to embark on a mission to discover and reward fresh female comedians through a talent hunt programme, Amazon of Comedy.

     “If you look around you, you will find out that we have not had a new set of comediennes or female comedians aside from the ones we have known over the years and who are not even enough. How many times do you see female comedians hold major shows or even if you see them at comedy shows, it will be the same faces you have always known. Hence, my decision to hunt for fresh female comedians and reward them while giving them the platform to showcase their talent and flourish,” he said.

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     The comedian also noted that he would be having a two-in-one event on Sunday, November 19 where he would be discovering fresh new female talents while still holding his show tagged ‘Don’t mind my mind.’

    The show will also have various performances by Kenny Blaq, Funny Bone, Aproko, Remote, Dr Smile, SLK, and Ajele amongst others.

     MC Larry J stressed that his ‘Don’t mind my mind’ show will promote decent and non-vulgar jokes at the Regal Hall, Orgeun area of Lagos State.

  • Rapper wins ‘1 Chance with Godwin’ talent hunt

    Rapper wins ‘1 Chance with Godwin’ talent hunt

    Rapper, Aara Oluwa has emerged winner of the 2023 ‘1 Chance with Godwin’ talent competition.

    The young and talented rapper got the N3 million cash prize and landed property ahead of other competitors.

    The rapper emerged winner after rigorous performances.

    On the decision to reward the winner with a landed property, the CEO of 1 Chance with Godwin, Godwin Aruwayo, said: “Introduction of the Land price was the idea of my sponsors – Golden Bricks Properties.

    As a real estate and property development company they felt it would be more beneficial for the winner to have a property in one of their estates so he or she could have an investment to fall back on in the future knowing fully well that cash gifts can be exhausted in a short time due to the current economic situation in the country.”

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     Speaking further, Aruwoye said: “This year’s edition is the first edition that had prices worth up to N3M, it was the first time it was being held in four years due to the covid pandemic, the last edition before this was held in 2019. It’s also the first edition that had only musicians and dancers, previous editions had actors and Comedians. This year’s edition was also the first time the judges would select a final four and ask them to battle one more time before they selected the winner.”

    Aruwoye noted that his keen interest in creating a platform for young talents birthed ‘1 Chance with Godwin.’

    “The idea of creating a platform where young talented Nigerians could have an opportunity to display their talents and walk away with cash prizes and other gifts, so they can build a name and a career for themselves.”

  • What I expect from a woman who sleeps over – Jim Iyke

    What I expect from a woman who sleeps over – Jim Iyke

    Actor Jim Iyke has argued any woman who stays with him to watch an overnight movie should be smart enough to know he can’t resist her s3xually.

    This revelation comes after he explained the meaning of the popular slang phrase “Netflix and Chill” to any lady who visits his home for a movie night.

    During their conversation, Jim mentioned that when a woman stays overnight at his residence, there are certain requirements that she must fulfill.

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    The actor boasted about his intelligence quotient (IQ), saying that a woman would have to be extremely intelligent for him to ignore sexual thoughts when she comes over to see a movie.

    Jim said: “You better be super smart for me not to think sexually when you spend the whole night watching movies with me.”

    According to the actor, the lady should have stayed at her place to watch a movie or go to the cinema instead of coming over to his residence.

  • Shallipopi’s album ‘Presido la Pluto’ for yahoo boys, weed smokers – Daniel Regha

    Shallipopi’s album ‘Presido la Pluto’ for yahoo boys, weed smokers – Daniel Regha

    Controversial social media critic, Daniel Regha, has shared his thought on singer Shallipopi‘s debut album titled: “Presido la Pluto”.

    Daniel Regha dives deep on Shallipopi’s latest album as he shares his calculated analysis on it.

    Daniel voiced his opinion in a controversial tweet that Shallipopi’s debut album was aimed for marijuana users and “Yahoo boys.”

    Regha declared the lyrical substance of the record to be “a complete zero,” even though he agreed that the record had some amazing beats.

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    He also criticised the lack of originality in the song “Iyo,” saying that it was a sample of Shallipopi’s “Itendo” by Fabo Mo.

    Notwithstanding the severity of his criticism, he stutteringly concluded his rant on Twitter with the phrase “No offence,” implying that his words were simply his personal opinion.

    He wrote: “Shallipopi’s debut album (Presido La Pluto) is a 1/10; The album is made for yahoo boys & weed smokers. The beats were very catchy, but lyrically speaking the songs are a zero.

    “Furthermore, in the track “lyo”, he kinda sampled “Itendo”, a song by Fabomo who’s another popular Edo artiste. The only manageable track off the album is Jungle. No offense.”

  • Sam Loco-Efe most intelligent Nollywood actor ever lived – Charles Onojie

    Sam Loco-Efe most intelligent Nollywood actor ever lived – Charles Onojie

    Nollywood actor, Charles Inojie, has described his late colleague, Sam Loco-Efe as the most intelligent Nollywood actor that ever lived.

    Speaking with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Inojie said Efe was “from another planet” due to how much of a genius he was.

    He said regrettably, the legendary thespian died without a national honour.

    Inojie said: “Uncle Sam (Sam Loco-Efe) was perhaps the most intelligent Nollywood actor that ever lived. He can be here smoking a cigarette, and people are rehearsing that way, you won’t know that his subconscious mind is where they are rehearsing. He would be correcting you from afar, you won’t even know he is talking to you.

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    “If you have a scene to play with him, Uncle Sam would only read with you once. He would ask the others to rehearse their lines. He would read that scene just once. He would say his lines, and when you missed yours, he would tell you your lines. Since I’ve been meeting people, I haven’t seen that type before. Uncle Sam was from another planet.

    “But the country we live in, how can anyone imagine that Uncle Sam died without a national honour? In a country where national honours are being given to neophytes, greenhorns. Uncle Sam died without a national honour.

    “One of Nigeria’s entries to FESTAC 1977, I think was ‘Lambodo’ where Uncle Sam played the lead role. He got a special mention from the Queen as the best actor in Africa. That kind of human being, even in death, deserves posthumous awards.”

    Recall that Sam Loco-Efe died on August 7, 2011, at the age of 65.

  • Comedian Ali Baba shares important message to junior colleagues

    Comedian Ali Baba shares important message to junior colleagues

    Veteran comedian Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, popularly known as Ali Baba has put together a message for younger colleagues, upcoming and aspiring comedians about succeeding in the industry

    Ali Baba, who is the host of the yearly Spontaneity for aspiring comedians to showcase their talents and win prizes, revealed what he usually shares with them during the competition.

    The comedian shared a video of love and humility on his Instagram page, with a lengthy message on rising in the comedy industry.

    He stated that the industry is big enough for anyone to excel without being a hindrance to another.

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    He wrote: “Recently, someone asked me why I was organizing #alibabasspontaneity.

    He said he had to ask because he had attended 6 editions of #alibabasspontaneity and he could see the kind of support that should take the financial burden off me. From the beginning of #alibabasspontaneity, I had stated that the goal was to let upcoming comedians learn 5 things.

    “That spontaneity is the holy grail of Stand Up Comedy. That there is money in the comedy industry. That with the comedic talents they have, they can get themselves a car and many more things in life. That being a comedian is no walk in the park. And the most important reason, that the comic space is big enough for all and there was no need to try and stop other people’s shine.

    “I celebrate every colleague and help to promote all. As you can see, as shown by that 1st prize winner, the fact that the 2nd and 3rd position joined her on the 1st position stand, did not reduce her 1st position to 5th. Sharing in the joys and happiness of others is a trained mindset. A mindset that is achieved by knowing that the success of all, is the success of you as well.

    “Be humble in victory. Be human in greatness. Be graceful in authority. Be generous in appreciation. Be accommodating in your blessings. What do I know sef? Shebi I am just a comedian?”

  • No African artist bigger than Burna Boy – Grammy Organisers

    No African artist bigger than Burna Boy – Grammy Organisers

    The Recording Academy, organisers of the Grammy Awards, have stated that the self-styled African Giant, Burna Boy cannot be compared to any afrobeats or African artist.

    The Academy made the assertion in a statement published on its website, congratulating Burna Boy and other nominees for the newly created Best African Music Performance category at the 2024 Grammys.

    The Grammys said Burna Boy is “firmly in his imperial era” having collaborated with “global stars such as Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber,” and also earned his first UK No. 1 album this year with “the classic hip-hop influenced I Told Them, featuring appearances from 21 Savage, J. Cole, RZA, and GZA.”

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    The Academy said: “There’s not a bigger star in Afrobeats, or even the whole of Africa itself, than Burna Boy. He nabbed two consecutive Best Global Album GRAMMY nods for his albums Twice as Tall and African Giant, and he’s also collaborated with global stars such as Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber.”

    The Nation reported that Burna Boy’s ‘City Boys’ was nominated in the maiden Best African Music Performance category at the 66th Grammys.

    ‘City Boys’ will contest the award with Davido and Musa Keys’ ‘Unavailable,’ Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush,’ Asake and Olamide’s ‘Amapiano, and Tyla’s ‘Water.’

    Burna Boy also bagged nominations in three other categories; ‘Sitting On Top of the World’ featuring 21 Savage – Best Melodic Rap, ‘I Told Them’ – Best Global Music Album, and ‘Alone’ – Best Global Music Performance.

  • Some rich men have their wives serviced by others – Nedu Wazobia

    Some rich men have their wives serviced by others – Nedu Wazobia

    Controversial Radio host, Nedu Wazobia, has recently taken a swipe at some rich men and how their spouses get satisfied despite their wealth.

    Nedu emphasised that taking care of women extends beyond financial means.

    He believes that ensuring a woman’s pleasure with several orgasms helps recognition and admiration.

    Nedu recently addressed the myth that wealth alone can satisfy women.

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    He indicated during intimate moments that men should prioritise their partner’s pleasure, aiming for two or three orgasms before leaving.

    This, he believes, gives him long-lasting admiration.

    He said: “Some rich men have their wives serviced by others.”