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  • Why it is difficult to make conscious music – Dayo Adeneye

    Why it is difficult to make conscious music – Dayo Adeneye

    Veteran music executive, Dayo Adeneye aka D1, has stated that making conscious music is difficult because of the level of moral decay in this generation.

    Speaking in the latest episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, D1 said conscious music would not be commercially successful in today’s world.

    He said: “Right now, the world is not ready to listen to anything conscious. Is it this generation that doesn’t know their gender that you want to preach conscious lyrics to?

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    “Today, someone with a beard would tell you, ‘I’m Linda’. Is it that kind of person you want to preach conscious lyrics to?”

    He also said a lot of women of this age are materialistic.

    D1 said most ladies nowadays only bring their bodies to the table when it comes to relationships which makes men not see any value in them beyond sex.

  • Dayo Adeneye set to return to first love after failing at Assembly elections

    THESE are certainly not good times for flamboyant-lifestyle celebrity-turned-politician.

    The former Primetime radio/TV programme host, Dayo Adeneye, fondly called D-1, made an in-road into the corridors of power in Ogun State.

    He worked with Governor Ibikunle Amosun at close quarters as the Commissioner for Information and Strategy.

    After many consultations, Dayo Adeneye finally settled to contest for the Odogbolu constituency seat in the state House of Assembly under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) but lost. Well, it is not yet over until it’s over. So, while still hopefully looking forward to a dramatic turn of political events that may still favour him, a last resort awaits him in his erstwhile journalism profession.

    To celebrate her, T.Y. Bello, her pal who is also an ex-KUSH band member, released exclusive photos of Emem Ema in lovely white and black showbiz outfit with a cute cap that immediately bombed the internet!

  • Over 1.5m stunted children in South-West, Edo – UNICEF

    Over 1.5m stunted children in South-West, Edo – UNICEF

    United Nations Children’s Fund ( UNICEF ) says over 1.5 million children under five years in the South-West and Edo needs urgent intervention to address their stunted growth.

    Mrs Ada Ezeogu, the UNICEF Nutrition Specialist, Akure Field Office, made this known at a two-day media interaction on child nutrition in the South-West.
    The forum was organised by the Ogun Ministry of Information and Strategy in collaboration with UNICEF on Tuesday in Ibadan.
    According to her, an estimated 17 million or 43.6 per cent of children in Nigeria under the age of five have their bodies and minds limited by stunting.

    She pointed out that in the South-West, Ogun has the highest incidence with 26.1 per cent or 277,462 children.

    The nutrition specialist described stunting as a “manifestation of the severe, irreversible physical and cognitive damage” caused by chronic malnutrition early in a child which is one of the most significant barriers to human development.

    She identified the challenges faced by the affected states as absence of policy on adolescent nutrition, shortage or lack of maternity leave, non-enforcement of the code of marketing of breast milk substitutes, and lack of workplace protection and support for nursing mothers.

    The Ogun Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Dayo Adeneye, emphasised the need to intensify effort to reduce stunting through proper nutrition, especially now that Nigeria was at a critical stage of malnutrition.

    According to him, proper nutrition is germane to human growth, adding that a well-nurtured generation will contribute meaningfully to the development of its society.

    “It is quite alarming to note that a large percentage of the young children in Nigeria is either undernourished or micro-nutrient deficient, while some even suffer from over-nourishment, otherwise called obesity.

    “We cannot continue to fold our hands and stand aloof with such issues staring us in the face, most especially, when those affected are the vulnerable in society.

    “These are under five, who have no voice and are definitely looking up to us to proffer solutions to their plights,” he said.

    Adeneye noted that the Overview of National Nutritional Level indicates that 80 per cent of the world’s stunted children live in 14 countries, saying Nigeria has the second highest burden of stunting after India.

    NAN

  • Adeneye urges campus editors on developmental journalism

    Adeneye urges campus editors on developmental journalism

    Chief Dayo Adeneye, who was represented by Mr. Waheed Adeshina disclosed this during the convention of the National Association of Nigerian Campus Editors, NANCE at National Union of Journalists, NUJ Secretariat Hall, Oke Ilewo, Ile-Iweroyin, Abeokuta, Ogun State on Saturday, 7th of October 2017.

    He urged campus editors to work hard in their various institutions in order to represents all students with their pen.

    “Pen is indeed mightier than sword, you can make difference from school. Many of the mainstream media persons we have today started from school.”

    “Make sure you make impact with your pen. Don’t just criticise, recommend solution, the schools authorities need people like you and when they begin to make use of your recommendation, you have done impact journalism”, he said.

    Also at the event, Odunayo Adams, the head of gossip desk at Naij.com who delivered the keynote on the topic: “Open Source Journalism and New Media” said that the social media platforms are enough tools for new media.

    “With social media platforms, you can get all your sources. The things needed for you as a journalist is to fact check. Don’t just use your social media platforms for uploading of pictures”, she advised.

    Also, as the tenure of Lukmon Fasasi, from Obafemi Awolowo University ended on Saturday, NANCE, the umbrella body of campus editors across the country held transition process which ushered new executives with Omole Isaac from Obafemi Awolowo University, as the new President, Tomori Uriel from University of Ilorin emerged the Vice President, Jonathan Oladimeji from Ogun State Institute of Technology emerged as the General Secretary, Adejumo Kabir also from Obafemi Awolowo University was elected as the Public Relations Officer, Aladelusi Oluwatosin from Federal School of Statistics emerged Regional Head, Hamid Fatteh also from Federal School of Statistics became the Financial Secretary and Atoyosoye Abigail from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic emerged as Treasurer.

    However, Mr Bakene Nurain, the Public Relations Officer of Tai Solarin University of Education admonished the new executives to work towards making the association better.

    “I congratulate the new executives and I urge them to leave the association better than they met it next year by the time they as giving account of stewardship next.”

  • Campus editors hold 2017 convention in Ogun

    Campus editors hold 2017 convention in Ogun

    National Association of Nigerian Campus Editors ( NANCE ), is set to hold her 2017 convention at the National Union of Journalists ( NUJ ) Secretariat Hall, Oke Ilewo Ile-iwe iroyin Abeokuta, Ogun State.

    The Convention, which is expected to hold on the 6th and 7th of October 2017, which would comprise about 300 campus editor across the country.

    Campus Editors would be joined at the convention by the Ogun State Commissioner for Information and strategy; Chief Dayo Adeneye, who is expected to declare the 2017 convention opened.

    The Editor-in-chief of Naij.com media Mr. Bayo Olupohunda, would deliver keynote on topic “Open Source Journalism and New Media”.

    Other guests expected to grace the event include the popular Television Continental presenter; Olayemi Ogunwole, Pulse Ng Content Editor; Fu’ad Lawal, amongst others.

    As the tenure of Mr. Lukmon Fasasi, from OAU comes to an end, transition process to usher in new executive has kicked off and would be concluded at the convention.

  • Grammy: Nobody shut us out, say Nigerian celebs

    Grammy: Nobody shut us out, say Nigerian celebs

    Wthe news hit town, there were mixed reactions. It was said that some Nigerian celebrities, who travelled the United States to attend the last Grammy Awards ceremony, were reportedly barred from the event because they couldn’t afford to pay $4,000 for a table.

    As soon as the news went viral on the social media, many wondered if the celebrities were invited for the show.

    While they could rationalise the presence of the duo of Kenny Ogungbe and Dayo Adeneye of Prime Time Entertainment at the event, not a few claimed that artistes like Kcee, Julius Agwu, Harrysong, Seyi Shay and Dencia, who was mistaken for Nicki Minaj, had gone only to show off.

    However, the celebrities, who are rankled by this seeming insult, stated their own side of the story.

    Julius Agwu said: “I had a pass already into the Grammy, so also other celebrities. We arrived the venue in a limo and walked through the red carpet. However, we can’t deny the fact that we are not known as celebrities. We might be big in Nigeria, but nobody knew us there. Maybe that’s why we just entered the venue, just as every other person that attended.”

    In his comment, Adeneye, alias D1, said: “I don’t know why we (Nigerians) like spreading rumours. What do we intend to gain from spreading falsehood? I’m not happy about it; I must confess. This is because you can’t get to the red carpet without an invitation. In fact, you need to get an invitation and tickets are not being sold. You can’t even work freely on the street when you don’t have business at the Grammy. You can’t snap pictures inside the hall. Pictures are not allowed, except at the red carpet. It’s part of the rules.”

    Ayo Animashaun, chief executive officer of Smooth Productions, explained: “Let me correct that impression. They don’t sell tables at the Grammy. We were invited. In fact, we drove our limo to the red carpet. You can’t even get to the red carpet without an invitation and once you get to the red carpet, you have access to the main hall. So, it’s a rumour.”

     

  • NMVA 2013: Flavour leads award chart

    NMVA 2013: Flavour leads award chart

    The seventh edition of Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA), which held weekend, at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, experienced a massive turn-out of celebs from far and wide, even as some of them hit the green carpet to share memorable moments with fans.

    Themed “Our Culture, Our Pride”, this year the event was co-anchored by accomplished writer, actor, producer and presenter Ireti Doyle and astute music honcho and entrepreneur Dayo Adeneye.

    Sponsored by the Lagos State Government, the event witnessed interesting performances. The Governor represented by Special Adviser on Tourism, Mrs. Ranti Alebiosu who opened the event, lauded the governor for his impact and good leadership. She also praised the organisers of the occasion for their hard work and doggedness in making the event a reality. She assured the organisers of more co existence and support from the government.

    Kid singer, Ozzy Bosco took to the stage and thrilled the audience with a mind blowing performance after which comedian ‘Oh My God’ thrilled the crowd with rib cracking jokes.

    Dammy Krane also put up a stellar show as he left the crowd dancing and twisting.

    Despite the stunning and thrilling performances, the absence of some rave entertainers was felt. Tuface, Olamide, Wizkid and Chidinma among others, did not attend the occasion. There were other performances by Waje, May D, Sean Tizzle, Aboha, Ice Prince who performed bare footed and the man of the day, Flavour, who closed the program with his award-winning track Ada Ada.

    Flavour won Best Indigenous Concept, Best Use of Costumes, Best Highlife Video and Video of the Year, all coming from Ada Ada.

    The event which gave Life Achievement Award to legendary Highlife musician Dr. Victor Olaiya, had winners like Orezi for Best Dance Hall and Raggae Video, and Clarence Peters who clinched the Best Video Director laurel.

    Other winners for the night include Amaray Oke Nbagi who won Best Gospel Video, Olamide-Best Afro Hip Hop Video among others.

    Founded in 2007, organisers say the NMVA is a platform that recognises, praises and rewards the efforts of Nigerian artistes/producers who had done something remarkable to promote the branding of Nigeria and Africa with their musical talents.