Category: Entertainment

The management of Premier Records Limited has responded to the allegation of contractual breach leveled against it by Charles Oputa popularly known as Charley Boy.

It said it has not infringed on the rights of the singer and both parties have a mutual understanding.

In a statement, the Records’ management insisted that they do not have any issue with Charlie Boy as they have had a long-standing relationship spanning three decades.

The statement with the headline: We have not infringed on any right: We have a mutual understanding with our artiste reads:“Our attention has been drawn to media reports from some media houses about Mr. Charles Oputa’s (Charlie Boy) claim of a possible infringement on his works by Premier Records Limited.

“We want to categorically state that we do not have any issues with Charlie Boy and have had a long-standing relationship spanning three decades. We had a meeting with his manager, Ms. Doris last week Thursday being the 15th of June 2023 in our office. We had a cordial discussion and the different contracts were explained to her and royalty statement was given to her. The management of Premier Records had mentioned to his manager that REALITY album was a licensing deal and not owned by the company and that we would not take a dime from whatever has accrued over the years and the masters will be given back.

“The 1990 album copyright belongs to the company according to the contract signed in 1988 with Polydor (now Premier Records Ltd). The contract clearly states that the artiste has assigned all the rights to the company as contained in paragraph five and fifteen of the contract.

“We also informed his manager that we are willing to return the U-Turn album due to some circumstances surrounding the contract for the album.

“In all these, we have kept in touch and have fulfilled all the requests made by Charlie Boy.

“We have the highest respect for Charlie Boy and would not do anything as a company to undermine him. We never claim what is not ours and duly pay artistes their royalties when it gets to the threshold. This is our major integrity test that has been passed from one management to another.

“We assure the public that this issue will be addressed and resolved amicably as we see our artistes as not only artistes but family.”

A Nigerian filmmaker, Ololade Olufisayo Oludotun, has won the inaugural 2023 Native Shorts Creatives Competition for his short film, ‘Lost but found’.

The film is about a young who girl discovers her passion for art as she sketches in her sketchbook.
As years pass, the girl grows into a troubled young woman burdened by the pressures of conventional life. Seeking solace by the river, she finds a moment of clarity and reconnects with her artistic calling.
Inspired by the serene surroundings, she begins sketching a movie idea, which magically comes to life.
Transformed into a confident filmmaker, she captures the magic of storytelling on screen, finding fulfilment and purpose.

For his effort, he was awarded £1,500 ($1,918), ahead of Abdoulie B. Jarju (Gambia) who won $500 for his one-minute short film, ‘The International Filmmaker’.

The production is about a clash of egos, misconceptions, and intrusive thoughts that unravel in unexpected ways.
An African rebel leader hires an international filmmaker, unaware that his bodyguard is a renowned four-time award-winning director.

The filmmaker, driven by greed and a misguided saviour complex, arrives in Africa, while the rebel leader underestimates his own people’s abilities.
This short film delves into the complexities of human nature, challenging perceptions and raising questions about identity.
The third prize of $500 was won by Nigerian Benjamin Olukoya for his film, ‘The Nightmare’.
The film is about a Lagos creative’s morning whose routine takes a surreal turn when he experiences a series of events in a dream-like sequence.
After waking up and going through his daily activities, he embarks on a journey through traffic, witnessing a dispute between two vehicles.
Teddy Muraya from Kenya won the most social media votes for his film A Journey of Inspiration.
Other shortlisted filmmakers were Babucarr Manka (Gambia) for Who are you?; Brian Odong (Uganda) for Blocked; Jacktone Alufwani (Kenya) for The Dusk; and Ubi Ofem Ubi (Nigeria) for You Good? The short film competition organised by the online platform, iamnativ.com, is open to visual storytellers in Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda.

Speaking on the feat, Oludotun, in a statement on Friday, June 23, said: “I am encouraged; winning a global award at a time of global crises when women and young girls everywhere face an immense range of challenges – from the inability to access food, education and employment to the threat of gender-based violence feels like a tremendous honour and an equally tremendous responsibility to do more advocacy with my films.

“The sooner any nation understands girl children are as equally important and that the lack of women in leadership roles holds back not only women, but all people, the sooner we will be able to advance society as a whole.”

Oludotun has directed various movies, including ‘Stupid Finder’, which officially premiered on YouTube in May 2022 by EbonyLife Creative Academy owned by the famous media entrepreneur, Mo Abudu, and supported by the Lagos State Government.

Controversial singer Portable is in pain over the stealing of his valuables after he jumped into a crowd of fans.

Portable was giving a stellar performance to his fans during a show when he decided to jump into the crowd.

In a viral video, the Zazu boss is seen totally exhausted and confused by his misfortune.

He was robbed of his belongings by fans who rushed at him.

He could be seen lamenting, saying that he doesn’t understand how it had all happen as he can’t find the gold chain and wrist watch.

Ibadan-based skit maker and prankster, Abdullahi Adisa aka ‘Trinity Guy’ has tendered an heartfelt apology over his child abuse content creation.

The skit maker put out a disturbing video of a prank with a girl for which he was invited by the Police.

Trinity Guy apologised to the public and fans for the content with a minor while vowing to do better in his future works.

He extended special appreciation to police spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi for his impact on the child abuse case.

He said: “Good day to you guys
My name is Abdulahi popularly known as Trinityguy
I would like to use this opportunity to appreciate everyone who has been calling and showing concerns about the misconceptions about my works and my person.
I would equally love to show my appreciation to my fans around the world, my colleagues and the Nigeria police, most especially @adejobimuyiwa Mr ADEJOBI OLUMUYIWA for his fatherly roles for calling my attention to the areas I needed to work on and amend. Your efforts in safeguarding the nation is truly inspiring and appreciated.

“May Almighty God bless everyone!
Lastly, I would like to inform my fans that they should watch out for more creative content on my page and I promise to never let you bored.
One love.”

Singer Ayodeji Balogun aka Wizkid has unveiled his incoming plans to get in the luxury jewelry production business.

He said he intends to launch a jewelry collection, some of which he will design.

Starboy Wiz revealed this while being interviewed by journalist Adesope Olajide at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

On June 29, 2023, the singer will perform his More Love, Less Ego concert at the 80,000-person stadium.

The ‘Holla at your boy’ singer was wearing a diamond neck chain and pendant that he said he designed with celebrity designer Eliantte.

The neck piece he was wearing, according to him, is the first of six chains that will be released this year.

Ex- Big Brother Naija season 7 housemate, Chomzy, has accused her colleague, Chichi, of using her late parents as a strategy to gain fan sympathy on the show.

The reality TV star made the claims during an intense argument with Chichi on Day 4 of the reunion.

Chomzy recounted that fact that she reached out to Chichi after the show, but she noticed chichi blocked her.

“I wanted to call Chichi, but she blocked me,” she lamented.

The host, Ebuka in a confused state inquired why she blocked her
Chichi responded by saying she felt ingenuity in her friendship with Chomzy.

“I blocked Chomzy because she body shamed me, which wasn’t really a problem; that’s what ladies do when they feel less of themselves.

“But the fact that she went about telling cock-and-bull stories that I’m using my late parents, which I didn’t even have the opportunity to meet, as a strategy.

” I never said anything bad about Chomzy, even when we stopped being friends.
“I never really wanted to say anything about my late parents, if not that you were very close to me and something happened; I was vulnerable and I told you about it. I even told you something I have never really told someone else,” she said.

Women thriving excellently in a male dominated world deserve commendation especially in a terrain that is known to have active male players like the oil and gas sector.

 The fearless and audacious nature of Barrister Uju Catherine Ifejika has positioned her as a woman who is not afraid to face current reality despite all odds against her. She is known to have swam against the tides in business but she has remained afloat weathering the storm despite all attempts to sink her sailing boat further cementing her space as one of the most influential women in the Oil and Gas business.

 The head honcho of Brittania-U Nigeria Limited is not moved by frivolities, yet she radiates with an uncommon poise and aura. Give her a chance to speak and she oozes sartorial elegance and displays her highly cerebral nature staying in tune with happenings around her. 

One thing she has always guarded jealously is the reputation she struggled to build over the years, hence, she has stayed off controversies. She is very influential and well-connected but she always lived a modest life devoid of attention.

 The trained lawyer is a believer in hardwork and serves as a model to women across the country most especially female aspiring entrepreneurs.

 The Chairman Anambra Oil and Gas Development Committee was recently nominated alongside other top female like Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Chimamanda Adichie, Oby Ezekwesili; former minister and Vice President of World Bank, Ada Chukwudozie, Executive Director Dozzy Group and Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu; former Ambassador for the annual Anambra Man of the Year Award; (Woman of the Year Category).

 Sources say Uju was nominated based on her constant and proactive engagement with several investors who are likely to invest in Anambra as the next investment destination for the Oil and gas boom since her appointment by Governor Soludo.  

As regards luxury real estate in Nigeria, Sujimoto Construction Company headed by Dr. Olasijibomi Ogundele ranks high far above the rooftop.

 After carving a niche for himself; his competitors are scared of the unimaginable innovation he infused into the real estate business to stand him out. From designs, construction patterns, marketing strategies, quality of materials, finicky finishing and attention to detail, Ogundele has never for once given into mediocrity.

 More reason he is more optimistic that the current President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Administration will pave the way for more investment opportunities in the real estate business owning to his current policy and background as a man who is vast in the construction space, making recourse to how he turned the misfortune of Lagos coastline bar-beach into Eko Atlantic, a fortune worth billions of dollars.

 Since Ogundele’s foray into the luxury real estate business, he has always wanted to outdo himself by competing with himself. He is what he thinks he is; the King of Luxury Real Estate in Africa as he has always projected his company to compete with the very best in Africa and by extension the world. With the projects already completed and still under construction, he has redefined the skyline of Lagos with breathtaking projects, especially on Lagos’ most expensive neighbourhood, Banana Island and Ikoyi axis. After completing the Guiliano by Sujimoto project years; he embarked on the Lucrezia by Sujimoto, a 15th-floor heaven on earth 4-bedroom luxury apartment with a penthouse luxury building that is currently sold out with just two units available despite construction still ongoing.

 The Property connoisseur and astute businessman is also getting set to break an impeccable feat for his upcoming project which on completion will be the first twin tower in Africa with a 3 in 1 building where one tower will be a 5-star Hotel and the other tower will be a residential condominium with a commercial Mall below in the heart of Ikoyi, Lagos. The Leonardo Residential Condominiums, we gathered, will commence before the end of the year which will boast of the highest opulence of luxury across the world also the construction of the S-Hotel; a luxury hotel in the heart of Lagos that will become a rendezvous point for foreign businessmen, travelers, tourist and lovers of luxury. The S-Hotel will be built to taste and fitted with wares from popular luxurious designers across the world and will also boast of the first Glass Swimming pool on the 17th floor first of its kind in Africa.

 The Motopay boss further disclosed that since the beginning of the present administration, his company has received over 12% increments in customer’s and client’s enquiry on their services and buildings.

Umar Bago, who happens to be the sixth democratically elected Governor of Niger State, has paid his dues and also played politics at the grassroots level before getting to his current status.

 The banker-turned-politician started with a stellar career in the banking sector having worked at the United Bank for Africa, First City Monument Bank FCMB and Afribank before heeding the calls of his people to delve into politics in 2007.

 For him, he had always said his sojourn into the murky waters of politics was that humanity is driven and one thing he has come to realize is that he is a fulfilled man serving his people and also bringing succour to their pains and making life better for them. In 2010, He contested and won a seat at the House of Representatives representing Chanchanga Federal constituency in Minna where he was until he was sworn in as Governor of Niger State.

 As a member of the Green Chamber, Bago was cosmopolitan, refined, cerebral, and socially savvy and was adjudged a great guy by his colleagues. He was a force in the chambers that speaks with confidence, and authority and knows his onions. As chairman house committee Maritime Safety Education and Administration; the Political science graduate from the Usman Danfodio University Sokoto ensured he discharged his duties diligently this placed him on the map and made many people notice his strides. This paved the way for him when he showed interest to lead the just concluded 9th assembly when he wanted to contest for the Speakership position.

 A very resilient Bago didn’t give up on his dreams despite pressure from his colleagues to back down and allow an experienced and long-term Femi Gbajabiamila to go unopposed. He didn’t bow to pressure rather he gave a good fight but was defeated at the election by Femi coming in second place. Although he collaborated with the speaker and worked closely with him accepting defeat in the spirit of sportsmanship.

 When he contested and won the Niger State guber election earlier this year it came as no surprise to many because he has prepared himself for the joy for a long time. As a seasoned administrator and legislator, he has mastered the art of bringing development to his people. As a member of the representative; he had occult followership. His followership base is quite enormous which also played a pivotal role in his victory defeating his closest rival Isah Liman Kantigi of the People’s Democratic Party PDP.

When he was sworn in as Governor; he made his intention known that he is here to work tirelessly to put the shining glory of Niger State back to public consciousness and also cover revenue leaks by creating and generating more revenue to boost infrastructural development. The Governor listed security, agriculture, education, commerce, tourism, health, infrastructural development, and women and youth empowerment as the priorities of his administration. He has hit the ground running seeking partnerships with security chiefs to secure Niger State and also place it as a tourism destination and also an investment destination in terms of Agricultural development due to its large land mass which will aid massive mechanized farming that can further aid exportation of agricultural produce to attract more forex into the economy and give the Naira more strength.

Popular disc jockey, Popoola Gavaar Olatunbosun aka DJ Gavpop is once again lighting up Ibadan with activities preceding his biggest annual festival, the ‘Party Invasion.’

 The fifth edition of the festival is set to be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.

 Gavpop is set to host fans to an endless tour of musical rave with side-activities like games, twerk challenge, strip tease and many others.

The thrilling part of the show is the sneak appearance of top musician, 9ice, who is on the line-up of the Party Invasion’s celebrity appearance.

 The host hinted that the ‘Big 5’ theme for the 5th Party Invasion is action-packed.

 “It is going to be an explosive rave never witnessed in the city as we strive to beat our own record of staging the best party on Ileya Day,” says DJ Gavpop. 

The disc jockey who won the AWAA Awards in Texas, USA last year runs the After Party Affairs, an outfit that executes A-list post events across major cities in Nigeria.

 ‘Party Invasion’ has entered the records as one of the most popular entertainment events in Oyo State which holds every Sallah festival and has since inception became the favourite of the social-heeled, the city prowlers and the most urbane in Ibadan.