Departing slightly from the norm, veteran actor, Dele Odule is cutting down on funfair, as he marks 40 years as a performer.
The highly versatile thespian is of the opinion that a show of his artistry would make a better milestone that just merrymaking, thus, he has come come up with a stage play, ‘Oju’Kelekun’ (Farewell to Reproach), to mark his achievements in the art and entertainment industry.
Odule described ‘Oju’ Kelekun’ as a social satire written by him, and to be directed by Prof. Rasaki Ojo Bakare.
To kick-start the anniversary, is a planned press conference at the Continental Suites, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on April 12, 2017 at 10am.
He said the conference is expected to be attended by Commissioners of Information, Culture and Tourism from the South-Western states.
“Also to attend are veteran entertainers, A-list actors and art critics who have helped in shaping the industry through their objective contributions.
According to the project coordinator, Mr. Olufemi Folademi, “Prince Bamidele Odule’s 40 active years in entertainment celebration will be a fun-filled and elaborate one, as no stone will be left unturned in seeing that the veteran thespian gets the deserved accolades.”
He said a thorough program will be released as soon as dates for “Oju’kelekun” are obtained from all South-West governors’ offices, as the play will be staged throughout South-Western states.
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Veteran actor Dele Odule marks 40 years as an entertainer
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Bill Cosby: Email may derail case against entertainer
Former district attorney in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, claims he agreed more than a decade ago that his office wouldn’t use a civil deposition given by Bill Cosby in any criminal matters, an email obtained by CNN shows a revelation that could call into question the viability of the criminal case against the comedian.
The 2015 email sent by former District Attorney Bruce Castor to successor Risa Vetri Ferman — details an apparent verbal agreement the prosecutor had a decade earlier with Cosby’s attorneys for Cosby to testify in a civil sexual assault case brought against him in 2005. In the email, Castor writes that his intent in making the deal was to create an atmosphere in which Cosby accuser Andrea Constand would have the best chance of prevailing in her civil suit against the 78-year-old comedian by removing the prospect of Cosby invoking his 5th Amendment right.
CNN reports that the email was sent three months before criminal charges were filed against Cosby in Montgomery County in December, and could call into question the viability of the case, CNN has learned.
In it, Castor writes to Ferman: “I can see no possibility that Cosby’s deposition could be used in a state criminal case, because I would have to testify as to what happened, and the deposition would be subject to suppression.
“I cannot believe any state court judge would allow that deposition into evidence. …. Knowing this, unless you can make out a case without that deposition and without anything the deposition led you to, I think Cosby would have an action against the County and maybe even against you personally.”
The deposition is a key piece of evidence, cited by prosecutors as the impetus for reopening the case.
At the center of the case are allegations made by Constand, a former Temple University basketball employee, who says Cosby sexually assaulted her in his home in 2004.
Dolores Troiani, an attorney for Constand in 2005, told CNN’s Jean Casarez on Friday that she never knew about any such agreement between Cosby’s attorneys and prosecutors.
Castor, when asked by CNN about the email, declined to comment.
The current district attorney, Kevin Steele, who was elected in November after serving as Ferman’s longtime top deputy, told CNN on Friday: “There is a specific legal method to grant immunity. That was not done in 2005.”
Steele also noted that in Castor’s 2005 press release declaring there was insufficient evidence to prosecute Cosby that Castor himself said he would “reconsider this decision should the need arise.”
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At the risk of being an all-round entertainer
As the horizon of the Nigerian entertainment broadens, analysts say that gone are the days when actors stick to a lone game. Today, it’s a whole program as many actors and actresses now show their versatility by bridging the gap between singing and acting. Recently we have had high record of actors who have turned their focus from just acting by delving into music.
Despite the fact that the likes of Genevieve Nnaji, Stella Damasus, Jennifer Eliogu, Omotola Ekeinde, and other Nollywood stars had shown a strong desire for music by releasing singles that couldn’t top the charts, the actresses in the Yoruba genre of Nollywood also seem poised to follow their paths.
The likes of Dayo Amusa, Ronke Oshodi-Oke, Iya Rainbow, Liz Anjorin to mention a few are intent on showing their skills in singing but, could it be that these new additions just want to be referred to as multi-talented by taking the risk of being referred to as ‘entertainers’?
The lists below outline multi-talented actresses, who sing alongside their acting careers.LIZ Anjorin: For this mother of one, she has been able to showcase her talents as a woman of many parts; acting, as an enterpreneur, and as a musician. She featured indigenous rapper, Jhybo in her single titled, Oronmbo which generated buzz when the photo shoots of the video surfaced on the internet, fuelling rumours that the duo tied the knots secretly.
Dayo Amusa: in the past, multi-talented, award winning Actress/Musician, Dayo Amusa has proven to be a jack of all trade. She has won different awards and her recent singles Blow My Mind and Aye Mi, are reported to be enjoying massive airplay. The spice things up, the actress also goes by the music name, Adufe. Her second single, Blow My Mind, produced by Psalm Jazzy and mixed by Teepiano is a love song with a highlife tune. A review of the song describes it as “a good try for a first timer. It is believed that the actress can do better if she is able to maintain the high life style she came out with.”
iya rainbow Iya Rainbow: Yoruba movie veteran, Idowu Philips, popularly known as Iya Rainbow has joined the growing number of thespians trying to break the boundaries of their creativity by singing. She recently released a gospel track titled Ore Ofe from her forthcoming gospel album. The new single features popular Fuji star, Wasiu Alabi a.k.a Pasuma. The thespian reveals that she has a full gospel album recorded and ready for release. The album, which recorded with the Fuji musician, talks about how God is a politician. Though the name of the album is yet to be released, the actress will be dishing out singles off the album before the proper launching. Iya Rainbow is said to have began her acting career in 1986 and is believed to have acted in over 500 Yoruba films since then.
Jennifer Eliogu: After her a hiatus from the make believe world, Jennifer returned as an actress and soul singer. The single mother, in an interview claimed singing was her first love, making it easy for her to delve into it. In an earlier interview, the thespian stated: “Singing is actually my first love. I stumbled on acting because I just went for an audition years back and was chosen. I guess I got carried away by acting. Close friends know how much I love singing and I always do karaoke.”
Fans of the actress are hoping that she is able to hold on and make a better outing than her debut song Ifunaya. This comes after being on a break to focus on her marriage and family.
Ronke Oshodi-Oke: As an actress, Ronke is known for her comic gimmick in movies. The mother of two has also joined her colleagues who hold a desire to excel in the music scene. According to reports, Ronke Oshodi-Oke’s musical career began in 2014, the same year she launched her debut album with a single titled Ori Mi featuring 9ice.
Ronke oshodi-oke She is also said to have had collaborations with other music stars like Pasuma, Oritsefemi, and a couple of others.
Though it is yet to be confirmed, it is being whispered that the Yoruba actress who recently posted a picture of herself with Daddy Showkey, might be planning a collabo with the Galala king.
It should be noted that Showkey himself is presently staging a comeback to the music industry after a long hiatus.
Ronke Oshodi-Oke, began her acting career with a drama group called Star Parade under the leadership of Fadeyi, a Nigerian actor but became an household name in the year 2000 when she featured in a movie titled Oshodi Oke, which has since become her signature.
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The Journey Begins holds Sept. 28
Notable entertainers like Yaw, Julius Agwu, Joseph Benjamin, Akpororo, Lepacious Bose, Banky W, Tim Godfrey & Xtreme, will on September 28 thrill music lovers as The Journey Begins holds at the MUSON Centre.
Powered by Republic Of Xtreme (ROX) in conjunction with SwiftThink Limited, event was borne out of the need to inspire a generation of young Nigerians to take up responsibility and avoid using life’s numerous vicissitudes as excuses for apathy and failure.
Directed by one of Nigeria’s finest Directors, Joseph Ofili, The Journey Begins is a movement geared towards building individuals who understand that mistakes, challenges and setbacks are a crucial part of the human experience and existence as well as young people who possess the strength to embrace them when they happen and the courage to move beyond them to live a worthwhile existence.
Primarily set within a law court setting, the performance opens up with the story of six individuals confronted by diverse challenges of life. This story is delivered through intriguing hybrid of drama, music and dance. Then it follows the trajectory of each character’s peculiar emotional dilemma, leading to a thought provoking resolution, before climaxing in a high energy musical performance. Speaking further on the event, Tim Godfrey, the President of RoX said “In a time like this, we need to create an atmosphere where we can reach out to our youth with a message even in the midst of the mess, that they can turn a new leaf today, and let The Journey Begins again for them towards a better life.
It promises to keep its audience wanting for more as they will be entertained, educated and also inspired by the classic performances of the A-List Entertainers that make up the cast of the show.
