Category: Entertainment

Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has called out some of her colleagues over their choice of presidential candidate saying they were induced by pecuniary gains.

In a rant on her official Instagram handle, the ‘Soole’ actress chided her colleagues for allegedly collecting a paltry sum of N90,000 to campaign for a candidate.

Not to let the accusation slide, one of her colleagues, Bukky Adekogbe responded to Adunni Ade stating that the said sum received by some actors was not the aim of campaigning for their preferred candidate. She noted that the facilitator of the campaign is a friend of the film industry and can call upon the thespians for support anytime.

Adunni Ade, in her rant, also expressed displeasure about the outcome at her polling unit’s result, claiming that the voting process was allegedly disrupted the following morning by some thugs. She also alleged that a certain official of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, refused to input the results of her polling units after counting the votes.

Music stars Iyanya and Larry Gaga led performances at the maiden edition of the Face Of Zandas Global Resources Ltd.

The event, which was held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel saw Chisom Udoye emerging as the first winner  after beating other contestants.

Other music acts that performed at the event include Charles Okocha, Kums and Byno.

After a rigorous selection process spanning over months, Chisom Udoye emerged as the winner of the FOZGL competition, taking home the grand prize of N2 million. The first runner-up was Jadesola Ayeola, who won N1.5 million, while Pearl Benedict emerged as the second runner-up, with a prize of N1 million. Anyanwu Kelechi and Anita Nwaokoru were awarded the third and fourth runner-up positions, respectively of which they were awarded five hundred thousand naira each.

According to the organisers, The Face of ZGL competition was aimed at providing an enabling platform and helping young aspiring models, influencers and digipreneurs find the initial push into a very competitive space without compromise.

Zandas Global Resources Limited is a global cosmetics brand that focuses on empowering their target audience with products that are designed to help them discover their authentic individuality.

The FOZGL grand finale was also an opportunity for the brand to unveil its newest skincare addition, the X7 face and body scrub. A blend of natural exfoliants, the scrub helps users feel rejuvenated and achieve clear, radiant skin.

Fast rising music producer, David Dante Okiti aka Don Dante has explained that passion drives his quota contribution to placing the Afrobeats genre on the world map.

Dante noted that he has always been involved in creating sounds as the complexity of sounds excites him.

“I have always been involved in creating sounds from a very young age. As one who plays live instruments, I enjoy the complexity of sounds. I found myself playing the drum in church at age six, later went on playing the keys and started mixing sounds together,” he said. “All of these experiences have come together to give me an edge. As a music producer, I try to stay ahead of the game by upping my skills and constantly refreshing my knowledge. The world is in need of new sounds and the Afrobeats genre is here to fill up that void. That is where I come in.”

Some of the notable jams that have Dante’s imprint include Peruzzi’s ‘Hypertension,’ Davido’s ‘Very Special’, ‘Things I Need’, May D’s ‘Lowo Lowo’ featuring Davido and many more.

The highly anticipated Africa Magic Yoruba series, Irora Iya: A Mother’s Agony, is set to debut today, March 1, 2023.

The show, which promises to be a captivating blend of drama, suspense, and cultural richness, is already generating buzz among fans of African storytelling.

Irora Iya follows the life of a teenage girl who gets pregnant after secondary school, runs away from home and tries to abort her baby. However, a doctor, who secretly works for an infant trafficker, cajoles the teenage girl into seeking refuge with the trafficker. The trafficker finds out from her herbalist that the girl is very important to her establishment and must not leave. When the teenage girl discovers the true horrors of the place, she makes futile attempts to escape while her parents and former boyfriend looked for her.

The series features an array of Nollywood actors, including veteran actress Dupe Jaiyesinmi, Halima Ganiyi, Taiwo Ibikunle, Damilola Oni, Seun Awonusi Omando, Mofehintola Jebutu, among others.

Speaking on the series, the Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice Nigeria, Dr. Busola Tejumola, said, ”We are proud to bring this captivating series to our viewers, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people. The show is not only entertaining but also educational, highlighting the hidden secrets of human trafficking including various challenges faced by teenage girls in our society and how they navigate them.”

Irora Iya is produced by Adeniyi Joseph Omobulejo and will air every Monday to Friday at 6:30 pm.