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  • Actors, producers, others felicitate Banky W, Adesua Etomi

    Actors, producers, others felicitate Banky W, Adesua Etomi

    In what looks like the best thing in the celebrity space, early Wednsday’s announcement by popular singer, Banky W, on his marriage proposal to actress Adesua Etomi has been greeted with commendations by friends, older artistes and mentors of the couple.

    There are indications that what has been kept a secret by the couple was known to their close allies who are just too glad that it is now in public domain.

    Here are the social media posts by top celebrities on the news:

     

    Richard Mofe-Damijo:

    “Awwww… My babies, your love brings happiness to my spirit and tears of joy to my heart. I’m proud of the man you @bankywellington are and you my sweetheart @adesuaetomi are one of the few young people who give me hope in this generation. That both of you know Christ the way you do and love him with your hearts is such a joy. Now that we’ve gone public, let’s go wild with the wedding planning ?? Papa bear is proud of you both. God bless this union.”

     

    Sola Sobowale:

    “When God says Yes, nobody can say no!

    “My Banky, my one and only Banky, you are one of the sweetest, kindest and honest people I have ever met. In the time I have known you, you have proven to be someone who always knows what he wants and gets it with all determination. Let me tell you, you did not fail in case. You were brave and took this bold step many always seem to run away from.

    “Omo mi, my Adesua, I remember the conversation we had about finding ‘the one’. Funny thing is I saw this happening after seeing you both together on set. I am not sure what it was, but i was moved. I just decided to keep it to myself and simply pray for you.

    “May God bless your union. As you both join together, you become stronger, greater and incredible forces. May you always find joy and solace in one another. No one and I repeat NO one shall ever get in the midst of both of you. You shall bless nations with this union. You shall inspire the world with your union. You shall live in eternal happiness for the rest of your lives. Most of all, the love you share for one another shall ever flourish in the name of Jesus! Amen!!! I am so happy for you my darlings! Congratulations to you both. I love youuuu.”

     

    Mo Abudu:

    “Dear Adesua and Banky, I am so so happy. You guys are truly made for each other. Congratulations on your engagement. May God almighty bless your union. Hugs and kisses.”

     

    Ikechukwu Onunaku:

    “So proud of you both. Congratulations @bankywellington and @adesuaetomi on this huge step in life I pray God guides and protects and blesses this commitment all the way . May this collaboration be fruitful in all aspects of the word.”

     

    Clarence Peter:

    “Congratulations bro @bankywellington, May God bless you both with wisdom, patience and love!”

     

    Beverly Naya:

    “Aww too cute! Love is a beautiful thing, incredibly happy for you two. Congrats guys!! I think we all saw it coming ??, beautiful chemistry ??. Wish you both nothing but love and happiness.”

     

    Captdemuren:

    “He asked. …She said yes” Love you guys!!! Congrats Susu&Bubba. This was tough keeping coded for so long.”

     

    Jude Engees:

    @bankywellington coman wake me up! Wow! Congrats bro. I still never believe sha Till I see wedding IV and asoebi. And @donjazzy going…going…”

     

    Shaydeeboi:

    “#GhenGhennnn lol… Big congrats to u again @bankywellington.. Even though u told me about this month ago, I’m glad the world knows now so you can officially leave our single boys club. God bless you two real good and grant you guys your heart desires @adesuaetomi @bankywellington.”

     

    Lynxxx:

    “Officially the biggest secret I’ve eva had to keep in my entire life! Congratulations brother! It’s been a long time coming!

    Sha, i don iron my shoe and polish my suit! Lez go dier.

    Congrats fam! Wish you nothing but love, growth, favor and grace in your marriage forever!”

     

    Don Jazzy:

    “Kai, Aye mi te mi ba mi. Maybe I need to act first. Who we act film with me now ooo?”

     

    Majid Michel:

    “@bankywellington @adesuaetomi Congratulations!!! People say for how long?… well… Til’ death do us part is the length. Mark 10:8-9… And the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate. ”Word of God : Ephesians 5:25: “For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her.” Genesis 2:24: “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” happily ever after is not a fairy tale. It’s a choice.”

     

    Kemi Adetiba:

    “MY BOY DID IT!!!! I knew it was coming ‘Cos I saw the way they were together, even though they were using style to hide ? You can’t hide that type of chemistry. I remember the day I teased him about it and he didn’t flinch. In fact, I was taken aback as I had never heard him speak of anyone the way he did of @adesuaetomi and I’m so stupid happy he’s behaved himself ? and didn’t let her get away ❤️So happy for you both. Too STUPID Happy!!”

    Omoni Oboli:

    “I hope I’m not the only one crying because it will be so unfair! Pls let’s all cry together o! This is the cutest thing I’ve seen in dunks! @adesuaetomi and @bankywellington May God be in this partnership because a 3 fold cord cannot be easily broken! Love you guys.”

  • Mo Abudu graces ‘CNN African Voices’

    Mo Abudu graces ‘CNN African Voices’

    Media personality, Mo Abudu, was the focus during last week’s episode of CNN African Voices, a 30-minute magazine programme.

    The episode premiered on the Cable News Network on March 22 at 9:30 am, with repeat editions aired on Monday, March 27 and Tuesday, March 28.

    CNN refers to Abudu as a successful woman, driven by “perseverance, passion, and positivity” adding that the EbonyLife TV honcho takes viewers to the “behind the scenes of her empire to see how she creates contents that have audiences in Africa and abroad clamouring for more”.

    On describing the feature, Ms Abudu said; “This is a big moment for the entire EbonyLife TV team and our stakeholders.  So many people have been an integral part of our story – MultiChoice Africa, our sponsors and advertisers, and of course, our loyal audience of millennials. A big thank you to CNN for giving us the opportunity to share our story with the world…”

    Joining her on the programme as second guest was Siba Mtongana, a South African celebrity chef and host of the Food Network show, Siba’s Table. She is currently a judge on Chopped South Africa, a popular cooking competition in South Africa.

    Mo Abudu is an award-winning media mogul previously described by Forbes Magazine as one of Africa’s most successful women, after launching of EbonyLife Television in July 2013. The station is regarded as “Africa’s first Global Black Multi-Broadcast Entertainment Network”.

    The CNN feature comes as EbonyLife TV moves into its fifth year with the expansion of its operations to more Nigerian cities, including Abuja, Lagos and Calabar.

    The recently announced its new programming line-up beginning April 3, including a slate of Nollywood’s best films, EbonyLife original series and new shows.

  • Mo Abudu, chef on African Voices

    Nigeria’s Mosunmola Abudu, popularly known as Mo Abudu, and South African celebrity chef, Siba Mtongana, are this week’s guests on CNN African Voices, a 30-minute magazine programme sponsored by Globacom.

    Described by Forbes as one of Africa’s most successful women, Mo Abudu is a renowned talk show host, TV producer, media personality, human resources management consultant and entrepreneur.

    She launched Ebony Life Television in July, 2013. The station is regarded as “Africa’s first Global Black Multi-Broadcast Entertainment Network”.

    Mtongana is a South African celebrity chef and host of the Food Network show “Siba’s Table”.

    She is a judge on “Chopped South Africa”, a hugely popular cooking competition in South Africa.

    CNN referred to the two celebrities as successful women driven by “perseverance, passion, and positivity”.

  • Mo Abudu premiers new movie

    Mo Abudu premiers new movie

    EbonyLife TV boss, Mo Abudu, is like an enterprising swimmer determined to master and win laurels in the four swimming styles of backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle and butterfly, which make up the individual medley. She is an explorer boldly venturing into and planting her flags of conquest in known and strange places.

    Only recently, she conquered another terrain in her climb up the ladder of achievements as she premiered her new film at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    The Dubai Tourism Grand Premiere of The Wedding Party featured the who is who in the entertainment scene on a night of breath-taking opulence. The shots of the Elfike Film Collective movie were called by brilliant director Kemi Adetiba. The presentation of the event was spick and span, featuring access cards to ensure that only invited guests could gain entry to view the luxurious premiere.

    Pre-premiere activities at the Gifting Lounge Bridal Court, Love Zone and Gourmet Board, served to whet everyone’s appetite for the main event. At the centre of everything was the lady of the moment, Mo Abudu herself.

    If the premiere was a spectacular affair, it was nothing in comparison to the after-party at the famed Honeymoon Bay where guests jiggled and swayed graceful hips well into the night.

  • Mo Abudu on the move

    Mo Abudu on the move

    To be a visionary is to see far ahead and beyond the limited sights of one’s contemporaries; to glean the inviting land of Canaan while yet in the wilderness and set off fearlessly in pursuit of conquest. The foregoing aptly captures the actions of the MD/CEO of Ebony Life Television, Mo Abudu, who seemingly emerged from nowhere to take the world of digital broadcasting by storm. In a perilous field where  angels fear to tread, the woman, who burst into the national limelight with her talk show, Moments with Mo, stepped into the murky waters and waded onto the shores of discovery.

    Since she launched Ebony Life Television in July 2014, the TV station has grown in leaps and bounds, becoming a prime station that interesting African content to thousands of loyal viewers across the continent. The businesswoman, talk show host and development expert has become an icon of sorts in the entertainment industry. Her can-do spirit has not only brought her loads of fans but also the rewards that come with corporate endorsements.

    The beautiful go-getter has been getting the attention of prominent global media outfits who have sought her out in order to glean the secrets of her success. Only recently, CNN made her the central figure in a feature. With accolades like this, things are certainly looking up for Mo.

  • MO ABUDU CASTS ALIBABA, ADESUA ETOMI, BANKY W, OTHERS FOR ‘THE WEDDING PARTY’

    RIDING on the success of its premier production, Fifty, EbonyLife Films has announced the cast for its upcoming romantic comedy, The Wedding Party.

    Directed by New York Film School alumni, Kemi Adetiba, the movie features the likes of Africa’s king of comedy, Alibaba, Adesua Etomi,Banky W, Ireti Doyle, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Zainab Balogun, AY, Beverly Naya, EmmaohGod, Lepacious Bose amongst others.

    Set in Lagos, Nigeria, The Wedding Party is the story of Dunni Coker (Adesua Etomi), a 24 year old art gallery owner and only daughter of her parents about to marry the love of her life, IT entrepreneur Dozie (Banky W). The couple took a vow of chastity and are looking forward to a ground-breaking first night together as a married couple.

    Alibaba and Sola Sobowale play the role of Dunni’s parents while Ireti Doyle and Richard Mofe-Damijo play Dozie’s parents. Written by playwright, Tosin Otudeko, The Wedding Party is a collaboration of film houses; EbonyLife Films, FilmOne Distribution, Inkblot Productions and Koga Studios.

    “The Wedding Party will take guests on a journey to the rockiest wedding day in Nigeria’s history,” a statement from the producers read.

    “The wedding guests will have to take their seats and see whether the wedding planner succeeds or if the groom’s ex-girlfriends will disrupt the day’s proceedings. One thing is certain, The Wedding Party will be the talk of the town.”

    The Wedding Party will hit the cinemas nationwide in December.

  • Mo Abudu listed among world’s 100 best creators

    EbonyLife TV boss, Mosunmola ‘Mo’ Abudu, is one woman who oozes brilliance and elegance from the pores of her skin. Beautiful, stylish and intelligent, the proudly African on air personality and entrepreneur was recently honoured by the international journal, Business Insider, which in its list 100 creative minds around the world listed Mo Abudu as number 56.

    Mo Abudu was listed ahead of global business titans and chief executive officers (CEOs) of Snapchat, Linkedin, Spanx, Spotify, Tory Burch, Fitbit, Zara, and Uber, to mention a few. Ahead of her are the CEO’s of Alibaba, Bloomberg, IKEA, Virgin Group, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Toms, Google, Starbucks and Facebook. She happens to be the only Afircan and African woman to make the list.

    The ranking, according to the globally respected business magazine, was initiated in celebration of ingenious men and women exploiting capitalism as a force for good. Mo Abudu is celebrated as the chairman and CEO of one of Africa’s most successful new media ventures  the EbonyLife TV. The magazine celebrates her for courageously telling real African stories and changing the conversation around the continent and about the continent.

    The honour comes as EbonyLife TV moves into its third year with the expansion of its operations to more Nigerian cities, including Abuja, Lagos and Calabar. The channel now distributes to 49 African countries, including South African and Southern African countries.

  • Mo Abudu gets new trim look

    The Managing Director of Ebony Life Television, Mo Abudu, knows the value of good looks. She understands that if you look good, you feel good, and if you feel good, you will do good. She has always had it in mind to work hard towards becoming the best in her chosen field and to look smashing while at it.

    Mo’s appearances on TV do not only present her as an inimitable talk show host but also as a style icon. And now she has taken the business of looking good to another level. At an event that paraded giants from different sectors of the economy recently, Mo Abudu unveiled her new look to the admiration of many.

    The busy businesswoman, talk show host, development expert and corporate executive behind the cable television, ELTV, looked every inch youthful and radiant. Ever since Mo Abudu graced the socio-economic milieu of Nigeria with her talk show, Moments with Mo, she has not only continued to inspire her audience throughout the continent, she has also set a standard that may be difficult to match in a long while.

  • Agbaje, Mo Abudu, others celebrate Williams at 30

    Agbaje, Mo Abudu, others celebrate Williams at 30

    Media entrepreneur, Adebola Williams on Thursday hosted friends and associates to a birthday dinner at the Oasis Medspa, Ikoyi, Lagos.‎

    Guests in attendance include the GTBank MD/CEO, Segun Agbaje, Tonye Cole, Pastor Tony Rapu, Mo Abudu, Osayi Alile, Aisha Ahmad, Sarah Sosan, Agatha Amata and Lanre Da Silva Ajayi.

    Others present to celebrate with the RED Co-founder were Kate Henshaw, Rita Dominic, Ramsey Nouah, Omawumi, Banky W, Nse Ikpe Etim, Kola Oyeneyin, Michelle Dede, Mo’Cheddah, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi and more.‎‎

    Photos below:

    Adebola Williams
    Adebola Williams, the celebrant
    Adebola Williams and Father
    Adebola Williams and Father
    Adebola Williams and Rita Dominic
    Adebola Williams and Rita Dominic

     

    Azuka Ogujiuba and Lanre Dilsilva-Ajayi
    Azuka Ogujiuba and Lanre Dilsilva-Ajayi
  • MO ABUDU ‘spoils’ guests at MOVIE LAUNCH

    MO ABUDU ‘spoils’ guests at MOVIE LAUNCH

    Mo Abudu is in the business of redefinition. Once she takes interest in a venture, she gets herself involved in it, takes it over where necessary and redefines it. For instance, she redefined talk show business and became the queen of talk show. She is currently redefining the movie industry in Nigeria.

    The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of EbonyLife TV flaunts an impeccable taste for order and excellence. Her elegance was at its peak during the grand premiere of her movie, FIFTY. The high octane event held last Sunday, at the Eko Hotel and Suites and was simply breathtaking. It was a black and silver-themed premiere that left many a guest awe struck.

    Mo’s beautiful daughter, Temidayo, took very good care of guests as glamorous personalities trooped out to grace the event. With their toothy grins, it was obvious that they felt privileged to be part of Mo’s grand night. In spite of the glamour at the event, the after-party presented even greater opportunity for Mo’s guests to marvel over her brilliance and social capital.

    Juju maestro, King Sunny Ade, and his band treated guests to timeless songs from his musical repertoire. Not a few of the guests admitted that the after-party scene was great. It had an old school theme that resonated pleasurably and nostalgically with matured souls among the elite party crowd in attendance. Guests swayed and shuffled to the beats and lyrics of timeless oldies that brought back memories of their youth and impressionable years.