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  • O’Jez Music artiste, Krazee Legs drops album today

    O’Jez Music artiste, Krazee Legs drops album today

    Budding singer, Krazee Legs, is set to establish his presence in the Nigerian music scene with the release of his debut album titled ‘Another Level’, on the Ojez Music imprint.

    Speaking on the new album, the physically challenged musician, who won a bronze medal in Lawn Tennis at an international event for challenged sportsmen, expressed gladness, describing the new as a dream come true.

    “The album is titled ‘Another Level’ and it features songs like ‘Walangolo’ and ‘Shan Pepe’. I want to thank the management of O’Jez and my label CEO, Joseph Odobeatu for giving me this opportunity to express my music talent and excel. May God bless him,” he stated.

    Speaking on why his record label chose to return to the industry, Odobeatu said; “O’Jez Music has groomed big names like Sony Neji and Baba Fryo. However we decided to take a break but now we are back and better hence we decided to give Krazee Legs, a challenged singer an opportunity to be heard. This is just the beginning of greater things to come. Next year we are unveiling Nigeria’s first all-physically-challenged band in Nigeria.”

  • Lagos@50: Social Clubs Day berths at O’jez tonight

    Lagos@50: Social Clubs Day berths at O’jez tonight

    As part of the activities marking the 50th anniversary of Lagos State, aptly tagged, Lagos@50, popular celebrity hangout, O’jez Restaurant, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, will play host to government functionaries and top socialites in celebration of the anniversary’s ‘Social Clubs Day’.

    O’jez is among the top 50 clubs chosen by the Social Clubs sub-committee that will play host to Lagosians across all walks of life.

    According to Prince Gbolahan Lawal, the main objective of the event is to bring to life, the Lagos heritage spirit and remind citizens of the grand history and rich culture that birthed Africa’s most industrious state. “Social clubs have always been an integral part of the uniqueness and development of Lagos. 50 of such clubs will be the center of celebration on Friday, May 12 by members of such clubs and government functionaries,” he said.

    Chief Executive Officer of O’jez, Chief Joseph Odobeatu, sees the recognition by the Lagos@50 committee as a mark of honour: “If O’jez could be among the top 50 clubs/restaurants among thousands of such outfits, then there is indeed something unique about us after 17 years in business. I thank Governor Akinwummi Ambode, organisers of Lagos@50 anniversary, our clientele who have been with us for almost two decades and above all, we thank God for giving us at O’jez, the staying power to be where we are today. We are not the best yet, but we are trying to be the best and God willing, we will be the best.”

    The night would be a loaded one, with comedy, live music, dance and magic. And as usual, there won’t be any gate takings “like we always do every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at O’jez,” Odobeatu submitted.

     

  • Celebrities place O’jez opens new branch

    Celebrities place O’jez opens new branch

    One of Nigeria’s celebrity restaurant chains, O’jez, has opened a new outlet in Ebute Metta, Lagos.

    The new outlet is located inside the Nigeria Railway Corporation premises, and will host midweek shows on Wednesday and regular music and comedy shows on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and also an artiste/celebrity night every last Saturday of the month.

    O’jez, which has been in existence for over 17 years, has outlets in Opebi and also inside the National Stadium, Surulere, both in Lagos. The outfit also has branches in Ghana and Abuja.

    C.E.O of O’jez Entertainment, Chief Joseph Odobeatu said the new outlet will cater for residents of Ebute Metta and its environs.

    ”We know that most of them had to drive all the way down to the National Stadium to eat good food and listen to rib cracking comedy as well as music, so we have decided to take it to them as well as others who find it difficult to come down to Surulere, yet desire these things,” he said.

    “That has been our dream when we set up O’jez Entertainment Company more than 15 years ago-to bring entertainment and food closer to the people.

    “I assure Ebute Metta, Yaba and Jibowu residents that they need not seek entertainment farther from home anymore because we have brought it right to their doorsteps.”

    Odobeatu also disclosed that the next stops for O’jez “are two more new outlets in Abuja and Ibadan as well as one in Victoria Island, Lagos.”

  • Miatta Fahnbulleh, Jimi Solanke for O’jez ‘Elders’ Forum’

    Miatta Fahnbulleh, Jimi Solanke for O’jez ‘Elders’ Forum’

    O’jez Entertainment, in partnership with Evergreen Musical Company, has revived its popular monthly highlife music show, Elders’ Forum.

    So come Sunday, February 26, by 5pm at the celebrity restaurant, O’jez, situated inside the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, the revived Elders’ Forum will open with the presence of Liberian International singer, Miatta Fahnbulleh alongside Nigeria’s acclaimed folklorist, playwright and actor Jimi Solanke.

    The Elders’ Forum, according to Joseph Odobeatu, Chief Executive Officer of O’jez Entertainment Group, was rested for about three years to enable it come back in a different shape and style.

    “We had to go back to the drawing board and work out a way to make the event that rocked Lagos for almost 15 years look fresher and better. So, O’jez went into a partnership with Evergreen Musical Company to make this happen. What you will witness on Sunday is a sharp departure from the past editions because we will strive to reinvent ourselves,” Odobeatu said.

    Meanwhile, Miatta Fanhbulleh has been rehearsing with Jimi Solanke as both of them will be on stage for the better part of Sunday event.

    Elder’s Forum also serves as a medium to recognize and honour individuals who have distinguished themselves in the arts and music industry.

  • OJEZ TO HONOUR PETER RUFAI, GBENGA ADEYINKA

    THE maiden edition of the monthly O’jez Soccer Fans Nite Out will hold  at O’jez celebrity restaurant, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, at 7pm, during the UEFA Champions League final match between the two Spanish club sides; Real Madrid and Athletico Madrid.

    The event according to Chief Executive Officer of O’jez, Chief Joseph Odobeatu, is expected “to attract over 2, 000 soccer fans and is designed to create a platform for brands to have a one on one contact with soccer fans, showcase the activities of the Nigeria Premier League as well international football, promote peace, love and unity among Nigerian soccer fans and to appreciate, honour and celebrate Nigerian ex-internationals, sports media personalities, corporate firms and entertainers for their contributions to the growth and development of football and entertainment in Nigeria.”

    This maiden edition dedicated to Peter Rufai (Dodo Mayana), Mumuni Alao (Group MD, Complete Communications) and Gbenga Adeyinka will feature ball juggling competition, soccer game show, raffle draw, performances by top Nigerian artistes and presentation of awards to the recipients. And while Rufai will be honoured with the Soccer Personality Award, Mumuni Alao and Gbenga Adeyinka will get the Sports Media Personality and Entertainment Personality awards respectively.

    “It will be a night of music, dance, comedy and football all rolled into one,” Odobeatu said adding, “Top comedian Elder O, the master of spontaneity and his side-kick MC Phrymzo alongside other fast rising comedians such as MC Bonus among others will be on call to make football lovers rock with laughter while the O’jez, Classic and Lilly bands will take turns to dish out soul inspiring music. Dancers such as Crazy Legs, the physically challenged dancer, Scatter ‘N Sons, Ada Owerri, SDV among other dance groups will burn the stage that explosive evening. I can assure you that it will be an evening of high octane fun and entertainment.”

    On the choice of Peter Rufai, Mumuni Alao and Gbenga Adeyinka as recipients of the maiden O’jez Soccer Fans Nite Out award, Odobeatu said they were carefully selected because of the roles they have played in the development of sports and entertainment in Nigeria.

  • O’jez holds tribute night for Rolling Dollar

    O’jez holds tribute night for Rolling Dollar

    TOMORROW at the popular Ojez, musicians and friends of the late Highlife maestro, Fatai Rolling Dollar will exalt the unique virtues of the artiste. The event is a night of tribute, put together by the celebrity restaurant, known for its monthly O’jez Entertainment Awards. Dollar passed on last month at the age of 86.

    O’jez had cancelled last month’s edition of its Awards which was billed to hold on Sunday, June 30 to allow time to plan a more befitting honour for a man touted to belong to the O’jez entertainment family for over a decade.

    Scheduled to begin at 7pm, the night of tribute is said to also coincide with the 41 days mourning of the fallen musician who was a Muslim. Chief Executive of Ojez, Chief Joseph Odobeatu said everything has been put in place to ensure Sunday’s event turns out to be a success. “We are working in collaboration with the late Fatai Rolling Dollar’s family and they are happy to be part of the celebration of the life of their great musician father come this Sunday.”

    The Evergreen Band as well as the O’jez Band that have backed the musician in most of his gigs at the O’jez dancing restaurant every Friday and last Sundays of the month will be on the stand to dish out his popular tunes from when he began playing music over five decades ago. Also on the bill are comedians Elenu, MC Shakara and Elder O. “Zee Boy and Zee Girl, one of the most talented dancing duo will also perform this Sunday plus lots of others. I can assure you that we will give Baba (Rolling Dollar) a befitting honour. We waited this long to allow others do theirs while we planned for his 41 days mourning, after Sunday’s event, I am sure Baba will be proud wherever he is, that indeed we valued his contribution to the O’jez brand in the last 12 years.”

    Mr. Adewunmi Olagunju, son of the late musician was full of thanks to O’jez Entertainment Limited for the honour done Fatai Rolling Dollar. “I am quite aware of the relationship my father had with O’jez, sometimes when his driver was not around, I always drove him here to perform on Friday nights and last Sunday of the month. I was one of his biggest fans because I hardly missed his shows. On behalf of Fatai Rolling Dollar’s family, I say a big thank you to O’jez group for this honour. He always spoke about O’jez almost every time we were together and he was truly grateful for the contribution of O’jez to his music career.”

  • O’jez set to fete Sadiq Daba

    O’jez set to fete Sadiq Daba

    ON Sunday, April 28, at 7pm, veteran television actor and presenter Sadiq Daba will join other distinguished Nigerians in the O’jez Hall of Fame as he will receive the prestigious O’jez Entertainment Award at the O’jez celebrity restaurant inside the National Stadium complex, Surulere, Lagos.

    Daba, who wowed Nigerians from the late 70s through the 80s in arguably one of Nigeria’s most successful TV series, Cock Crow At Dawn, with his role as ‘Bitrus’ the son of Bello, is being honoured for his consistency and staying power in the television world for almost four decades. “For us at O’jez, ‘Bitrus’ is a living legend in the Nigerian film and television world,” Chief Executive Officer, O’jez Entertainment Limited, organisers of the monthly award that has been on for more than 10 years now, Chief Joseph Odobeatu, said in a statement signed by his media company.

    “When the awards committee, headed by Nollywood star Zach Orji, nominated him (Daba) as recipient for this month’s award, it was a unanimous decision that he gets it as he sure deserves this and more for his contributions to the industry,” Odobeatu said.

    Asides the usual ratzmatazz, Daba will be soaked with high octane highlife music as performed by veteran Fatai Rolling Dollar backed by the versatile O’jez band. The Evergreen band will also take a shot in a night that promises to be packed with a lot of entertainment events as comedians MC Shakara, Elenu and the rave of the moment, Elder O, take turns to crack the audience up with funny jokes. Awilo the dancer as well as Zee Girl and Zee Boy will take turns on the stage with electrifying dance steps.

  • A family moment at O’jez

    KNOWN for its monthly feast for outstanding society personalities, popular celebrity hangout, O’jez had wrapped up its activities for 2012 with a Yuletide concert and reward party for loyal clients. It was a rain of gifts and music at the event, which was anchored by notable Nollywood comedy actor, Charles Inojie, at the open air bar.

    It was a unique family moment for friends and acquaintances. The excitement was heightened by a competition in which the kids, representing their family competed for mini size fridge, micro wave oven and cash prices.

    Apart from the fact that the segment revealed future dancing sensations, the show created other fun memories that families will look up to every year.

    Fast-rising stand-up comedians, Elenu, MC Shakara and Acapela took turns to increase the excitement of the evening, while music from the O’jez band and DJ Austin filled the air.

    Mr. Sunday who won the Plasma said he came to the show with the mind of winning something home. “I never knew I would win the star prize. This is really great and O’jez is the only celebrity restaurant that does this kind of thing. I enjoy good food and good music as well as mingling freely with the celebrities we all see on TV here every other day. I am so happy.”

    Okey’s case is a study in patience and belief. When the raffle draw was being delayed, he had to ask his aide to drive his wife and kids home “I actually had my mind on the TV. When my wife got home, she called and said I should not come without the TV, but thank God I can still go home because I have a consolation in the fridge, which to me has almost the same value with the TV. O’Jez remains the best. That is all I have to say. This is where I bring my family and friends to for either lunch or dinner and drinks, for over nine years now.”