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  • APC candidate, Alex Eyengho has high integrity –Olu of Warri

    The Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli has described the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Warri Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives in the forthcoming general elections, Alex Eyengho as a man of high integrity.

    The Warri monarch said this on Wednesday when Eyengho and his campaign team paid him a courtesy visit.

    “Alex Eyengho is one of my children,” began the monarch.

    “He has added immense value to this kingdom and Warri generally. Just like President Muhammadu Buhari, Alex Eyengho is a man of high integrity with passion for issues concerning Warri generally. He has my blessing to go ahead with his campaigns in the most peaceful manner.”

    While praying for the candidate to come out victorious, Ogiame Ikenwoli pleaded with him and all other candidates to run decent campaigns devoid of character assassination and unnecessary personality attacks capable of creating tension in the area, emphasised the need for Issue-based campaigns, stressing that ultimate power comes from God and not money.

    Earlier in his presentation, the APC flagbearer stated that he was in the palace with his campaign team and other party leaders to first seek the blessings and support of the monarch before moving his campaign train to every part of the Local Government Areas and 32 Wards that make up the Warri Federal Constituency.

    “I am here to tell your majesty, and I am sure you agree with me that among all the candidates gunning for this position, I am the most qualified in terms of capacity, competence, integrity, knowledge, exposure, passion, boldness, ruggedness, humility, accessibility and above all, the fear of God,” Eyengho stated.

    “I am out to serve the people and not the people serving me. I am out to reposition Warri through the quality of bills I shall sponsor or co-sponsor regularly, motions I shall move regularly in the House and my value-adding oversight functions on government’s Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Among the lot, I am manifestly the best person for this job. That’s why I say to the electorate: Here I am… Send me!”

  • Tope Alabi, Tosin Bee, others thrill guests at AOP

    Gospel singer, Evangelist Temitope Alabi was among artistes that thrilled attendees of this year’s Audacity Of Praise, an annual praise worship of the Eternal Sacred Order Of Cherubim And Seraphim (St. Gabriel House of Prayer, Ilupeju-Lagos).

    The praise crooner who made her debut at the event which held at the Shepherd Hill open event pitch Obanikoro, Lagos entertained guests with both her old songs and also special songs. Other artistes that performed at the event were Tosin Bee, Lawrence Decovenant, St. Gabriel Choir, Host: ESCOS church, Ebute Metta Choir, Feast of Trumpet, City of Zion Crew and Peter O. Luli Choir among others.

    The programme which had ‘Omnipotent God’ as its theme was attended by personalities like aviation Guru, Snr. Apostle Demuren, Bishop Humphrey Erumaka (General Overseer, Word Base, Assembly) and Rev. Yomi Kasali.

  • Like Tosyn Bucknor like Dagrin

    Following a poem written by the late On-Air Personality, Oluwatosin ‘Tosyn’ Bucknor, some people have said she predicted her death.

    In the poem, Tosyn talked about leaving this world and urged people not to cry for her, suggesting she had a premonition of her death.

    The poem reads:

    “I look into the future and see me cease

    I feel no fear, my face won’t even cease

    My steps on this earth, a testament to life

    Leaving this place filled with strife

    Don’t cry for me, shed tears for yourself

    For each date you acquire gives you a little less.

    Now I know why I live the way I do

    Any why my mistakes, no second look

    If I live my life according to their pace

    What’s my price in life’s meaningless race?

    Too much odds stacked against this fierce soul

    So each hour, all I do is attain my goals

    Spent a lot of days searching for purpose

    Then I put my thoughts into poetry and prose

    This is why I was put in this world

    Be a voice, Put emotions in words

    For every tear I shed and times my eye smiled,

    Someone will have known every option I tried.

    This cowardly heart felt fear not death

    Prize I’ve earned since my birth

    My vow to leave a lasting voice after I was

    Find a loyal number to keep fighting my cause

    Here lies she who lived short but well

    No regrets for her, but all her story tell”.

    The poem has triggered controversy on social media, even leading some fans to reminisce on the death of indigenous rapper, Dagrin who died shortly after he released a song titled, ‘If I die.”

    Tosyn who celebrated her 37th birthday on August 15 was reportedly found dead by her husband, Aurelien Boyer, on Monday night. Her sister, Olufunke Bucknor, however, revealed that her sister died due to complications from sickle cell.

    The late Dagrin stated his disgust for pity from people with  his chorus reading:  “If I die, if I die make you no cry for me, E jen simi, ejo kejen mi.”

    “It will be unfair to misconstrue Dagrin’s creativity for diabolism as he is not the first artiste who did songs about the foreshadowing of one’s death,” said a music enthusiast.

    “Foreshadowing, is just a literary technique which involves the use of indicative lines to set the stage for an event to unfold-Dagrin’s acclaimed mentor, 2pac Shakur had done something of this nature with songs like If I die tonight; I wonder if Heaven goota a Ghetto.”

    In an interview, when asked what she did when she heard Michael Jackson died, she replied, “My sister and I saw it on the news. I cried a lot.”

  • How I got a big scar on my hand –NOLLYWOOD DIVA UCHE JOMBO

    Uche Jombo ventured into the Nigerian movie industry in 1999. She has since made a name for herself as a screenwriter, actor, producer and presently as a director. Her latest work ,’Heaven on my Mind’, is the first collaboration between two talented actors, Uche Jombo and Ini Edo as co-producers, speaking to DUPE AYINLA-OLASUNKANMI, the mother of one reveals some interesting issues. Enjoy

    Why partner Ini Edo partner on this project?

    I felt she has the strength that might not be mine. For me,  I feel partnership is about two people bringing in their strength to the table. I actually wanted her to act in the movie, so I sent the script to her to read and then she liked it and suggested partnering.

    The idea of partnership came from her and It was the best decision I made I must tell you, because this job has taken a lot. We have encountered a lot of challenges like shooting , light hitting somebody, having to recast and also re-shoot. If I was the sole executive producer, I would have probably gone mad.

    So, I think sometimes, when things happen on a project, you see them as being blessing. Like having a partner and then all the expenses are being shared.

     What was at the back of your mind when all the challenges came?

    If you look on my right arm, I have a big scare there. It is from the set. We were shooting on a particular day and the light just fell on me. This job most time, and I would say most of the job that has troubled me the most are my personal jobs.

    Sometimes, you can have it easy and the movie will still come out well. I just feel anything towards stressing you, is probably preparing you to do better or as a sign that the job will come out well. Because on this particular project, we had to recast as particular character, but the time I went back to the studio and watched the other actress playing the role better, I knew it was a good call. I would not have known or seen that if the challenge did not come up.

    Most time I do not see stress that come with production as giving up, because it makes the job perfect and better.

    Did the re-casting mean additional cost?

    Yes, that is why I say having a partnership is sometimes good. In such case, the whole cost will not be on you alone. You will really feel the heaviness of going above you budget. You feel that more, when you are the only one funding the project.

    On this, did you spend above your budget?

    Yes, we did. And like I mentioned earlier where the cost is N500, you only get to drop N250. Ini Edo was the calm of my madness on this set. When I try to push above budget and I am freaking out, because I am a very tense person, she will like ‘calm down, we will do it’.

    On this production, things had happened that I was glad that I had a partner. Because that was supposed to happen, but I would have freaked out if I was the only one handling the project.

     The title sounds like it is a religious movie. Is it?

    Heaven on my Mind, I need to clear is not a Christian movie. Heaven is the name of a girl in the movie. You have to watch the movie to know the rest of the story.

    How did you pull your cast together?

    We had an amazing cast on this project like; Ini Edo, Mercy Aigbe, Femi Adebayo, Adunni Ade, the lead actor, Ray Mondi and others. And of course human beings are difficult to manage and we are talking about adults here. But at the end of the day, we were able to pull through. We started 2016 towards 2017, but when the accident happened, we had to put a hold to the production.

    What was the idea behind the mixed cast, English and Yoruba?

    When producing, I always take into consideration characters who fit into a particular role. So casting for this project, I had to pick those that fitted into the roles because it was a Yoruba character.

    I like to cast actor in their comfort zone, it helps with the story telling and sometimes when you cast an actor that is not versatile in that area, it destroys the production. And it is a language that they are comfortable with.

    It is a drama-comedy on relationship, marriage, whether you like it or not it is a business transaction.

    But what happens to the era of DVDs?

    Honestly, I miss those days. Even now, people are afraid of putting their films in DVDs. But I think we should still do that. There is still market for it, but it is just that the piracy is still very high. There are some who would still want some movies as collection.

    Will you be considering it on this project?

    It is a partnership.  I will have to discuss that with my partner and if it works, we can consider it. We are going to run across Nigerian cinemas and after that, do an online cinema too where people will get to watch it. We will premiere it for a weekend.

    This is considered to be your directorial debut. Isn’t it?

    I need to clear that, it is not my directorial debut. I directed a movie while in school. But this is my first directorial movie that is going into the cinemas. So I think that is where the mix-up came from.

    I have directed several movies, but this being my first cinematic directorial movie. It is a huge mark in my books and I really appreciate everyone who had faith in me.

  • INI EDO: Why I agreed to work with Uche Jombo

    Nollywood diva, Ini Edo, who was a co-producer of the movie ‘Heaven on my Mind’ speaks to DUPE AYINLA-OLASUNKANMI, on why she accepted to work on the movie with her friend, Uche Jombo, and how they also argued to find a common ground.

    What made you decide to be part of the movie?

    When I got the script, what really caught my attention was the fact that there was so much to be learnt from it. The story is actually one that a lot of people can relate with and that is the beauty of telling a story; being able to communicate and get across to the audience.

    This is a life experience. The movie is quite funny when you go to watch it after it is been released to the cinemas, but behind the hilarious part, there is something that someone has experience in life. For me it is exciting when I read scripts that have to do with life experiences and capture it in a way that will make people laugh, but also learn from it.

    What makes this different from your other roles?

    This character is quite different. It is not like I haven’t played such before, but in a way it is special and unique. This character happens to be a Benin princess, who did not believe that some people can come from a home where they do not have it all. It is actually an interesting character and I enjoyed playing it.

    What do you look out for when accepting roles?

    I am someone who loves to put in all when displaying my character. So when I get to receive a script, and given a role, I look for one that is challenging and different from the ones I have played in the past.

    I love roles that look almost impossible to play, I would say difficult roles. I look at roles that are out of my comfort zone that will give me the chance to squeeze myself and ask myself questions after delivering.

    The movie ‘Heaven on my Mind’ is a joint effort, tell us about it?

    It is a collaboration with Uche Jombo.  Aside that she is a personal friend of mine, she is also someone that I have a lot of admiration for in terms of her work. The quality of work she does, tells how passionate she is on her works and also delivering the best to her audience.

    Also, the consistence over the years is also something that is quiet commendable. So, it was quite fun seeing her directorial debut. For me,  it was exciting and interesting watching her do it. I never had doubt that she could do it, because I know how powerful and passionate she can be in what she does.

    It was not like I was expecting less, because she is someone I have known for quite a while and I know how controlling she can be in powering and managing things. Her professionalism and commitment were seen in her action.

    Did you have an argument while working?

    You know because we were together on the team, it was not all about who made the decision, but what we felt was best for the production and cast.

    Yes we always argue, but it is for the best of what we both believe in and it is not about personal opinion. But at the end of the day, we always have been able to find a common ground.

    What are your expectations on this collaboration?

    I am expecting great reviews. People have been able to relate with the movie and say things like ‘yes, I know someone who had gone through that’. I expect people to be very amused and learn from it and open more directorial jobs for Uche.

    Are we expecting to see new faces in the movie?       

    Yes, the lead actor happens to be a new face. He has done some works, but this is about the biggest major job he has done and expects to give him the official announcement to say.

    Why him and not a prominent face?

    I was on a job with him, and I saw the potential in him. When I read the script, I told Uche I had the perfect actor for the role and he was asked to come for the audition. He has the look and the delivery; he has the command of English and deceptive look for the role.

    Because I like to have new people on my production, I have always done that with most of my productions, so I felt he was new and fits into the character.

  • Between Boko Haram and Alaba Pirates

    The brazen impunity to steal intellectual property and resist the law enforcement agents violently in Alaba market, Ojo Local Government, Lagos State, still calls for serious concern.

    The Federal Government, Lagos State Government and filmmakers have been on this matter for about three decades with no hope in the horizon. And from all indications, right owners have come to accept this as a norm; when they talk about it, it is akin to the regular lamentation about erratic power supply in the country, because as a people, we have resorted to live our lives like that, with ‘generators’ as the surest bailout.

    I was at the Alaba market recently for the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Day, and, from my experiences, that was the only time that hell was not let loose, because the owners of the pirated films that filled the nooks and crannies of the Film Plaza, as that wing of the Fancy and Furniture section of the market is called, went to ‘beg’.

    “Na beg we dey beg, those involved in pirating our works should please desist from doing so. We beg you in the name of God,” said a film marketer.

    The film and music sectors have been on this matter for a while, and each time there was any form of enforcement, the police would abandon their vans and run for safety. It was that bad.

    “You cannot come and arrest anybody here without the consent of our chairman,” said a daring-looking guy, as if I didn’t know. He was so proud of the cult-like operations of the market, that he told me of how the police had abandoned their armored tanks in times past.  He said of how a previous chairman who appeared to be ‘selling out’ was removed. He knew I was a journalist, so he didn’t mention names and didn’t want to be taped. But he wanted me to know that their territory is a government to itself, and its internal security (whatever that means) must be protected with the last drop of their blood.

    He said to me that I dared not move too close to their chairman ‘on a good day’ without being beaten up by the security guards. He said the chairman is like a governor or president and he is being watched by snippers who could shoot the enemy from a distance.

    I asked why the need for all that if the business they are into is genuine. He looked at me with contempt, then said something like ‘whatever business is truly genuine in Nigeria?”

    I pretended to be taken by his argument, and asked him if he thinks that piracy can really be eradicated. As bitter as it sounded, his response made sense to me.

    He revealed that majority of the marketers know who the pirates are, but it is difficult to bring the law against them because they are usually their blood brothers.

    “When a man produces a film, and two or three of his brothers are the pirates, how does he arrest them? He asked, explaining that piracy is like an extended part of the original works by close associates of right owners, who just needed to do something to survive. He said that if anyone is ever arrested to for piracy within the market, such person does not belong to the right caucus. I gave up.

    My worry: why is Alaba so untouchable that it festers so much in criminality? Why do these intellectual property thieves operate like a legitimate cabal, bringing the right owners and law enforcement agencies who have attempted to wield their force to their knees?

    I was a witness in 2006 when suspected pirates at the Alaba market resisted arrest and thus mobilized the entire market to launch an attack on the troupe of NCC officials and men of the Nigerian police force who were on a raid mission.

    Read also: More film pirates nabbed as filmmakers, police comb Alaba

    Are pirates as dreaded as Boko Haram insurgents and Alaba market as feared as Sambisa forest? Are things the way they are because government is yet to see piracy as a criminal offence; one that is bad enough to attract life imprisonment or death penalty? Are things the way they are today because government does not really understand the importance of the creative industry to the economy of Nigeria? If indeed, the creative industry is an alternative to oil in the light of the present diversification agenda, why would a pirate not be considered for capital punishment if the same is being proposed for pipeline vandals?

    The ones who protect their illegal businesses with guns and machetes are not different from insurgents, armed robbers, and kidnappers. They should be treated as such. If the Nigerian government can put Boko Haram insurgents on the run, who the hell are the Alaba market mafia? Indeed, our government is not ready.

    Yes, without fear of contradictions, our government is not ready and there is no hope in sight for Nollywood because like many people, I had thought that Eldorado had come for Nollywood with the anti-corruption wand of the present administration, but there seems to be a disconnect somewhere.

    For about three decades since the evolution of what today is called Nollywood, a home video phenomenon that kick-started another leg of the journey for the Nigerian motion picture industry; the fear of piracy, the monster that dealt a monumental ‘wreck’ on legendary comedian and filmmaker, Moses Olaiya, aka Baba Sala, as grown into an institution.

    There is no doubt that the recent case of piracy and prosecution of four suspects: Ndu Celestine, Okechukwu Ikuagwu,  Austine Ugokwe and one Mayor, who is said to be the Assistant Financial Secretary of the Fancy and Furniture section of Alaba International Market may have been swept under the carpet, foiling the effort and risk undertaken by the Executive Director of NFVCB, Adedayo Thomas, notable film marketer, Gabriel Okoye, aka Igwe Gabosky, Chairman of FVPMAN, Emeka Aduah and film marketer and lawyer, Nobert Ajaegbu.

    If indeed we have a government that is sincere, a law enforcement agency that is reliable and judicial system that is impervious, the confessions by the suspects should have led to further arrests and due penalty.

    I recall that one of the suspects, Austine Ugokwe from Anambra State, said: “I was set up by someone. It was a friend Mr. Obi who usually comes from Liberia that called me to come and he directed me there and immediately I got there, I saw taskforce people, and they arrested me. I am a business man, I sell Nylon and CDs.” And when asked how he got to know Mr. Obi, he said “he buys blank CDs from me.”

    This was just as another suspect, Celestine Ndu said: “I was arrested because I was trying to help someone to package his goods (CDs). I am not the one doing it, I was just helping the owner to package it. The owner calls me to help and he gives me some money.  Mr. Bassey the man who called me to come and package the CDs for him is not my boss. I don’t know where he lives; I only know his shop in Alaba, shop GJT28”

    I thought that if at least the practitioners are not worth more than ‘mere entertainers’ that policy makers have treated them, they could pretend to love the industry if only as an alternative source of GDP that was so touted. But alas, Nollywood has been fed with promises, and its protruding stomach is just as a result of the foul gas of empty political statements.

  • Kayode out with new single, Duro

    An afro-pop singer, Kayode Obafemi, has released a new singer, ‘Duro.’

    The Nigerian, who is based in South Africa, is signed to Only For The Family, a company situated in Johannesburg.

    Kayode, while speaking about his new song, said Duro was inspired by his state of the mind at a time. He added, “I was very down and bothered five months ago. Then, the only place I wanted to be was the production studio because it is my comfort zone.”

    According to him, moving to South Africa was important for him to acquire some other professional skills in cinematography.

    “I feel I can make an impact from the Diaspora; we all know that the Nigerian entertainment industry is highly competitive. I released my first song in 2006 and there has been a lot of improvement since then.”

    Also, the English graduate of Obafemi Awolowo stated that he had always enjoyed the support of his parents, saying, “I could recall how my mother booked my first studio session. She paid N4,600.”

    The talented act, however,  have plans to work with Wizkid, Davido, Olamide , Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy, Wande Coal and Flavour in future.

  • MTN UNVEILS TOP MUSICALS, VISUAL ART FESTIVAL

    In its continued support for Nigerian arts and culture, MTN Foundation, on Thursday, announced its sponsorship of six critically acclaimed arts initiatives, including five musicals and a visual arts festival, due to be staged across the country in the 4th quarter of 2018.

    The shows include ‘Fela and the Kalakuta Queens’,  produced by Bolanle Austen Peters; Legends, produced by Gbenga Yusuf and Ayo Ajayi; Our Son, the Minister, produced by Bikiya Graham-Douglas; Simply Poetry by Dike Chukwumerije; Oba Esugbayi, produced by Joseph Edgar and Life in My City Art Festival taking place in Enugu.

    The sponsorships are as part of the Arts and Culture initiative of the MTN Foundation.

    Executive Secretary of the Foundation, Nonny Ugboma said at the press conference and project unveiling that “These productions represent the very best of Nigerian theatre, and we are humbled by their willingness to partner with us. Our sponsorships are guided by three key objectives – to re-tell Nigerian/African stories to our people; to promote our values and finally to empower skilled professionals to showcase their talent before a wider audience.”

    The producers expressed their appreciation to the ICT brand for the partnership.

    According to Kevin, who is the producer of Life in my City arts festival, “Our event is unique in that it is pan-Nigerian and targets artists under the age of 35 and has been going on for twelve years. You can imagine our relief that MTN noticed our blood, toil and sweat in trying to empower young Nigerians to attain the height of their creative expression.”

    Also speaking, Joseph Edgar, Producer of Oba Esugbeyi said that “When we were working on the show, it was clear to us that for MTN to lend its support, it must be of great quality and have a wide impact on the larger society.  MTN has been very supportive in this regard and we are looking forward to a successful show run.”

    In the words of Ayo Ajayi, one of the producers of Legends the musical, which will be showing at MUSON Centre, “MTN is everywhere you go when it comes to Arts & Culture in Nigeria and I sincerely appreciate their support and sponsorship.”

    Fela and the Kalakuta Queens, which was the first of the productions, took place on October 14 as part of the Felabration celebrations. Other supported productions are billed to take place at various dates in October, November and December 2018.

    The Foundation had, early in the year, supported the public performance of world class theatre productions such as Saro and Wakaa the Musical, as well as the Eko Theatre Carnival.

  • STOUT BRAND SAYS FELA IS ‘THE LEGEND WE REMEMBER’

    For 21 years, the world has tried in different ways to celebrate the legacy of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

    The annual celebration of the music icon and political activist called Felabration provides the opportunity for fans to review what he stood for, and how valid and relevant is ideologies have remained to the socio political life of the society.

    As Felabration continues to bring to the fore, and teach people what the man stood for, by ensuring that we continue to fight the kind of battles he fought in largely better ways,

    To underscore this feat, Nigerian Breweries Plc, through one of its brands, Legend Extra Stout have identified with the legendary personae of Fela, and has joined sponsors of the iconic event, believing that by all ramifications, Felabration has become the most widely accepted of these platforms for celebrating all the great things that Fela stood for in the music industry.

    “The music fiesta brings back memories of a man with folded fists in the air, in bare torso, a partly painted face and signature tight trousers. Characteristic of the man, Fela, he greets a cheering crowd eager to hear him sing and have his queens move their energetic melanin bodies to the sound of his band. The crowd continues to cheer as he sings, and swings his body to different sides while stamping his left foot in rhythmic fashion, but those who know these stuff of Legends know that in those lyrics are clear messages for the people who need to hear them; “the brevity of a man willing to tell his story in its truest form and have fun while at it – that’s the man Fela was; that’s the Legend we remember,” say the brand promoters.

    Felabration was initiated by Yeni Kuti, Fela’s first child, in 1998, a year after his death, to get the world closer to the Fela spirit. This annual music festival runs for a week with different events from the concert to the dance and symposium. As the years go by, the festival features a different theme and continues to grow with more licenses signed across the world by fans of Afrobeats and those who truly believe in who and what Fela was.

    In the week of Fela’s birthday, which is when the festival is usually held, people will gather under the theme “Overtaking, Overtake”, a line coined from the 1990 hit ODOO – Overtake Don Overtake Overtake.

    This year, Legend Extra Stout brings excitement to the New Afrika Shrine and every other location in Lagos where people will gather not only to celebrate another edition of Felabration but Fela’s 80th birthday. For Legend, this is more than just an event sponsorship but an expression of the brand’s DNA and core values, which they say include, Authenticity, Courage and Freedom.

    Felabration provides the perfect opportunity for the brand to connect with young vibrant Nigerians who believe and have the courage to express their real selves.

    From October 15th until the 21st, fans will have the privilege to enjoy the rich taste of Legend Extra Stout as they celebrate Afrobeat and reminisce the stories Fela told in his days and how they are still relevant in today’s world.

    Over the years, Legend Extra Stout has brought fanfare to music lovers with previous editions of Felabration and the Real Deal Experience. Fun seekers coming to celebrate the Afrobeat king can do so in a relaxed environment where they can feel the richness of the Nigerian music and the amazing taste that Legend Extra Stout brings. Fela is a legend and will always be celebrated as one.

    Fans are expected in Lagos from around the world to honour the marks Fela made in the world music scene, as well as the inspiration he has given to younger talents coming out from Africa. In July, French President, Emmanuel Macron paid a visit to the Shrine to honour Fela, and there will be no surprise if he and other prominent persons like him join in the October celebrations, which will feature a symposium, debates, art exhibition, dance competition and a music concert.

    Some of the acts who have performed at the music concert include Femi Kuti, Asa, King Sunny Ade, 2Baba Lucky Dube, Nneka, Awilo Longomba, Lagbaja, Wizkid, Burna Boy and many more. A lot of fans will be looking out for moments like Wizkid’s electric performance with Femi Kuti in 2017.

  • World Puff-Puff Festival targets Guinness book of records

    Dangote Kitchen will be celebrating ‘World Puff-Puff Festival’ for the first time in Nigeria.

    The festival, scheduled to hold at Muri Okunola Park on October 27, 2018, will feature comedy, music, games, puff-puff (flour cake) eating and dancing competition with lot of freebies to be won.

    According to the organiser, “the Guinness book of records to be broken as the world’s largest puff-puff pyramid will be showcase to the world.”

    Billed to add humour to the event is comedian Funky Mallam while Beambo Taylor and other top artistes will be performing. Also, Chef Eros will be dishing out varieties of puff-puff flavours, including Chocolate, caramel, spicy, dodo for puff-puff lovers.