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  • I will still vote Tinubu if election holds tomorrow- Seyi Law

    I will still vote Tinubu if election holds tomorrow- Seyi Law

    Comedian Seyi Law has continued to drum up support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu amid criticisms from naysayers.

    He declared  if another election was to hold tomorrow, he would still vote Tinubu.

    He also stated how he would rather stay with Moses through the wilderness than eat meat and drink wine in slavery in Egypt.

    He further expressed that while a lot of Nigerians keep on killing the optimism of others with their hate and urge for gratification, he is better privileged because he is more informed than the rest of Nigerians.

    The stand-up comedian said while he would criticise constructively and condemn unworthy acts, the President remains his choice anytime 

    “I would rather stay with a Moses through the wilderness to Canaan than eat meats and drink wine in slavery in Egypt at the expense of my children’s future.

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    ”While a lot of Nigerians kill the optimism of others with hate and urge for immediate gratification, it is sad that our government agencies are not communicating government agendas, efforts, and actions effectively. I am not one to judge anyone for their anger towards the government. After all, they were voted to serve the people. I am maybe only privileged to be better informed.

    “I know everything doesn’t rest at the centre, and I should be able to make demands from the state government. Your allocations have increased, and to take steps towards a better transportation system not to talk of subsidizing it for your citizens is a mountain you’re finding hard to climb. The state governors are absolutely shameless.

    “It is easy for any government at the centre to please the multitude by reverting back to full subsidy on fuel and exchange rates, but I would rather we reset, rebuild, and sustain our future than live on a better now by borrowing our future.

    “I want to see certain people-driven and engaging policies in agriculture, power, and health sectors. lam hopeful.

     “I will criticise constructively and condemn unworthy acts. To those still cursing in my mentions, if another election was held tomorrow, I would still vote ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU.”

  • This hurts me so badly, says Seyi Law mourns childhood friend

    This hurts me so badly, says Seyi Law mourns childhood friend

    Popular comedian, Oluwaseyitan Aletile better known as Seyi Law is in a sad state as he loses a close friend.

    The comedian, via his Instagram page, revealed that losing his childhood friend has left him so heartbroken.

    Praising the deceased, he stated that she had one of the most beautiful smiles, and noted how she was his friend’s girlfriend and wife and he was the best man at their wedding.

    He questioned why she had to go as he showered words on her, praying for her to rest in the bosom of the Lord.

    Read Also: End-of-year-gratitude: Nancy Isime appreciates God for incredible opportunities in 2023

    He wrote: “This hurts me so badly, oh God! We were all childhood friends. You had one of the most beautiful smiles. You became my friend’s girlfriend and wife. I was the best man at your wedding.

    “Why did you have to go, my darling sister? My Bussy baby! You were the calmest amongst us. You were such a beautiful soul. We will forever miss your lovely smile. Bussy baby, our gap tooth princess. Rest in the bosom of the Lord.

    Ahhhhhhhhhhhh! God strengthen my friend and console the family.”

  • ‘I’m leaving’ should not be death sentence for artists, Seyi Law tells record labels

    ‘I’m leaving’ should not be death sentence for artists, Seyi Law tells record labels

    A popular comedian, Oluwaseyitan Aletile aka Seyi Law, has spoken out against senior colleagues in the entertainment industry, specifically record label owners who go out of their way to make things difficult for artists who choose to leave their label.

    He believes that an artist’s decision to leave a label shouldn’t warrant a death sentence.

    Seyi Law also cautioned music executives against acting like mini-gods over the talents they didn’t create themselves

    He stated this a few days after the ‘suspicious sudden’ death of Mohbad who was allegedly victimized by his former record label and boss, Marlian Music and Naira Marley respectfully after he ditched the label.

    He tweeted: “In life, we win some and lose some. Record label owners (in fact senior colleagues in the entertainment business) must know when to let go.

    “‘I am leaving’ shouldn’t be a death sentence. Don’t make yourself the alpha and omega over anybody whose talent you were not the giver.

    “Some of you have sworn that the talents that left you will never rise. You block them from radio, TV, and shows. You call the shots because you are mini gods. Nobody fit beg you. Ok o.

    Read Also: Seyi Law slams colleagues for neglect against electoral trolls

    “In your gatherings, anyone who can’t smoke or drink is not man enough. Drugs everywhere. The young ones must blend in. People who have no business in entertainment are in control of their young destinies because of cultism. Nobody holds una o.

    “I remember when Ruggedman spoke about Naira Marley. Many celebrated the attack on him in London. Today, we are demanding accountability from Naira Marley. Police should do their work.

    “Don’t kill another man to live because everybody will go one way or another. Your wealth isn’t a tool to buy another man’s life.”

  • Seyi Law slams colleagues for neglect against electoral trolls

    Seyi Law slams colleagues for neglect against electoral trolls

    Popular comedian Seyi Law has berated colleagues by calling them out for not challenging his trolls on his behalf during 2023 election.

    He said they neglected him to face his bullies alone and also playing safe while election was on.

    Seyi Law was among Nigerian celebrities who were consistently attacked for declaring support for President Bola Tinubu.

    In a post on X, the comedian said 2023 opened his eyes to many things and how ‘horribly’ people think.

    Seyi Law said he would go to any length to defend his colleagues in times of trouble but was surprised that many kept quiet when he was dragged over his political alignment with the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    He wrote: “This 2023 opened my eyes to a lot of things and how horrible people think. I would go to the end of the earth to defend my colleagues in times of trouble, but during the elections, they kept quiet in the face of the name-calling.

    Read Also: Comedian Seyi Law warns ‘Obidient’ after tribunal verdict

    “One told me, “You took the support too personal, and na we know sey dem no pay you.” We know sey you be good person, but abeg no be politicians make us. Anyone wey enter we go still work with am. Wow.

    “I simply asked all that you complained about if I did it for your candidate. Would you still have issues? And the answer was, people would have felt you were on their side. I just told him that what I did wasn’t the problem, but who I did it for.

    “When your choice doesn’t align with people who think they’re the majority. Their points of attack are character assassination, career destruction, family attack, and your eventual death. Many of those who accused you of being on the wrong side are those with soiled hands. They’re only projecting themselves on you to feel good.”

  • Comedian Seyi Law warns ‘Obidient’ after tribunal verdict

    Comedian Seyi Law warns ‘Obidient’ after tribunal verdict

    Famous comedian Seyi Law has warned supporters of the Labour Party (LP) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the outcome of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT).

    The Nation reported that PEPT on Wednesday affirmed the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election and struck out the petitions of Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar.

    The verdict has generated mixed reactions from many Nigerians and political elites who alleged the judiciary was compromised.

    In a post shared on Instagram, Seyi said those angered by the final verdict and attempt to protest or destroy properties in Lagos State do so to their detriment.

    He wrote: “If dem burn you well, just light matches near Lagos properties in the name of anger. Body go tell you.”

    Reacting to the post, gospel singer and former international disc jockey, DJ Gosporella, cautioned Seyi, saying that no LP supporter would want to engage in violence but want a better Nigerian built on justifiable foundation.

    Read Also: Comedian Seyi Law pledges N1m reward for proof of insults against Obi

    He wrote: “Seyi, why would anybody want to do that? You don’t destroy what you are protecting. The Obidients want a better Nigeria for everybody built on justifiable foundations. You know it would have been a different case if the tables were turned around. But again, everybody is entitled to their opinion. Nigeria won’t burn, but something has shifted, and we will all witness it. God bless Nigeria”

    Responding to the singer, Seyi wrote: “@djgosporella Sir, it is only obidients that want better for Nigeria. It is pure fallacy. Let’s stop it abeg. Nobody, I repeat. Nobody I have met that is more patriotic about Nigeria as I am. My choice and stand to vote in Tinubu is a personal conviction that I can defend with my life. I will criticise him constructively, and I will support him strongly without fear.

    “No man is a messiah of another. None. People can not abuse me and insult my family carelessly and hope that it will end there. I know and believe Nigeria will make giant leaps under Tinubu. Nobody in the name of obidients will intimidate me to submission. If I was paid to support Tinubu, let God judge, but if it was from a place of sincerity and belief in his ability to make Nigeria better, may God help me be better, and Nigeria greater.”

  • Comedian Seyi Law pledges N1m reward for proof of insults against Obi

    Comedian Seyi Law pledges N1m reward for proof of insults against Obi

    Famous comedian Seyi Law, has debunked allegations of insulting the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, during the 2023 general polls. 

    He promised to give anyone with substantial evidence proof he insulted Obi N1m reward. 

    This comes after a fan called out the comedian and unswerving supporter of President Bola Tinubu after he shared a photo with his wife for being vile to the Igbo despite being married to one of their daughters.

    In response to the accusation, the comedian clarified that he never insulted the LP candidate or Igbos.

    He wrote: “The truth is I have asked them severally where I insulted the Igbos during the elections, and to date, none of them has provided one single evidence. They said I said GRV can’t be governor in Lagos, and I asked them to point me to a place where I ever mentioned GRV during the elections.

    Read Also: Comedian Seyi Law blasts Tinubu’s critics

    “By the way, there’s an N1m price to that effect. I never asked anybody to vote for my candidate, but stated clearly that ASIWAJU and Sanwoolu were my candidates, and they think they would abuse me for that, and I will be quiet. Just dey play.

    “Tell them to show proof where I supported violence, attacked or warned anyone against voting their choices, and I would apologise this moment, but if it was me responding to an abuse, I would curse the person again.

    “If my choice angers them, they are not ready yet.”

  • KSA serenades stakeholders in Lagos, Abuja

    King Sunny Ade serenades stakeholders of the network provider Globacom in Lagos and Abuja Sheraton Hotels.

    Dealers and Enterprise customers in the South West were the first to taste the goodies of the Globacom appreciation party at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja.

    On hand to welcome the guests were two iconic comedians, the Bishop of Osusu Ministry, Gordons (Godwin Komone) and Seyi Law (Lawrence Oluwaseyitan Aletile) supported by a one-man band, Aka Melody, who put guests in a relaxed mood for the event.

    Globacom’s Chief Retail Officer, Mr. David Maji welcomed them to the event on behalf of Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., Chairman of Globacom. Unlike some events where musical guests are revealed ahead of the show, the audience was taken by surprise to see the juju music maestro, King Sunny Ade (KSA) making a cameo appearance at the event.  KSA who looked resplendent in his all-white attire quickly mounted the band stand and sang “Call me…0805 is my number dial” as an appetizing performance to the stakeholders who pulled out their phones to record the rare entertainment gift Glo offered them; an exclusive KSA performance just for them!  It was all good food, choice wine and drinks and “ariya unlimited” which sent the guests to the dance floor. As an appreciative token, each guest got a surprise gift of plasma television set, while the evening of fun was rounded off with a raffle draw where some of the stakeholders went home with millions of naira.

    Similarly, King Sunny Ade was at the prestigious Abuja Sheraton Hotel, the venue of the appreciative party for Glo stakeholders in the North. He danced, wriggled and sang to serenade attendees who had a wow time, to say the least. Glo Sales Chief, Mr. David Maji welcomed guests. MC Tagwaye alias “Mr. President”, Gordons and Acapella supplied rib cracking jokes and wisecracks to wash down the sumptuous meal and choice drinks. All the guests were presented with one plasma television set each while lucky dealers who participated in the raffle draw won one million naira, five hundred thousand naira and two hundred and fifty thousand naira cash prizes at the event.“This is another way of saying thank you to our partners who have been giving tremendous support to our business,” Mr. Maji said.

  • Seyi Law to host ‘Grab the Mic’ finale

    Seyi Law to host ‘Grab the Mic’ finale

    The grand finale of the Maltina Comedy Central’s ‘Grab the Mic’ will hold on Saturday, December 2 at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.

    The top six finalists and two wild card contestants who emerged from three regional contests and auditions will slog it out for a chance to win the grand prize of N1.5 million and an opportunity to share a stage with Ali Baba.

    Comedian Seyi Law will host the live television show and the grand finale will broadcast on December 17 on Comedy Central and MTV Base.

    And the judges – ace comedian Ali Baba, Funke Akindele and Frank Donga – will determine who amongst the six finalists – Nyerhorwo Ndaxwell, Emmanuel Oliver, Coxson Christian, Justice Kalawa, Daniel Jonah Nyah, Oveze Godwin Jagbojo – and the two wild card contestants will be crowned winner.

    Executive Vice President & Managing Director at Viacom International Media Networks Africa, Alex Okosi, in a statement said he was excited about the show.

    “Comedy Central has been creating content and original programming, bringing the best of stand-up and sketch comedy together with classic television shows and movies to audiences in Africa as a brand since we launched in 2010,” Okosi said.

    “At VIMN Africa we pride ourselves in creating platforms to showcase our local talent and with Comedy Central Presents Grab the Mic, we have worked with Maltina to bring together the best of young and legendary comedians in the country. We are excited about this partnership in successfully delivering the very first Grab the Mic in Nigeria.”

    Supported by Maltina, Comedy Central’s ‘Grab the Mic’ is a talent search initiative to discover and promote young Nigerian comedians.

  • Ice Prince, Seyi Law, others receive Achievers Awards

    Ice Prince, Seyi Law, others receive Achievers Awards

    Popular Hip-hop singer Ice Prince and a veteran comedian Seyi Law, have been honoured with the “Peace Achievers Awards” by the Peace Ambassador Agency, an organisation that promotes national peace.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the duo received the awards at the 6th anniversary of the annual Miss Peace Achievers Awards held on Sunday in Abuja.

    The Plateau state born artiste received the “Musician of the Year /Peace Builder” award, while Seyi Law got the “Comedian of the Year/Peace Builder” award.

    Other celebrities that were honoured at the event include fast-rising Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels and singer Praize.

    According to Mr Kinsley Amafibe, the Project Director of the organisation, the  artistes are recognised for contributing to the growth of  the Nigerian entertainment industry which has empowered many youths, thereby promoting peaceful coexistence.

    He added that some of the recipients had also been involved in humanitarian gestures over the years, which had promoted social peace and harmony, which was in consonance with the objectives of the organisation.

    “These veterans have contributed a lot in building social harmony and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria, using the entertainment industry.

    “They entertain and bring happiness to Nigerians, which are crucial keys to peace, in spite of tribal and religious differences.”

    In his remark, Ice Prince expressed delight that the award was an indication that the society was interested in what celebrities do.

    He, therefore, pledged his continuous commitment towards growing the entertainment industry.

    “I hope to strive to continue to put in my best both as a professional and a patriotic citizen of this great nation,’’ he said.

    The 2017 edition of the prestigious awards cuts across over 20 categories with recipients picked from various field of human endeavours.

    Other recipients of the Peace Achievers awards include the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai, who was honoured with the “Award for Excellence in Peacekeeping” and the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr Ibe Kachikwu.

    Mr Kenneth Emejuru was honoured with the a ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year’,and  the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service ( FIRS ), Mr Tunde Fowler was also honoured.

    Amb. Louis LuLu Mnguni, The South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, also received the Peace Builder awards, and Raymond Dokpesi of DAAR Communication got the “The Peace Builder of the Year Award”.

    NAN reports that the Peace Achievers Award is a flagship initiative of the Peace Ambassador Agency.

    The organisation promotes tolerance and peaceful coexistence by organizing beauty pageants, peace education and campaigns.

    Its peace education campaign, which is targeted mainly at the youths, trains and empowers students of higher institutions and other youth communities, irrespective of their religious and cultural backgrounds.

  • SOUND SULTAN, SEYI LAW, OTHERS TO GRACE ‘VOICES OF HOPE AWARDS’

    MUSICAL taliban Sound Sultan, Timi Dakolo, Nosa, Soma of Big Brother and comedians Seyi Law, ATM and Ball Joint are among artistes set to grace the Voices of Hope Awards which will hold at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos on Friday, September 29, 2017.

    The awards which is part of events to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Dignity For The Helpless Foundation (DHF), a non-governmental organisation, which was founded in 2006 by Samuel Brown, a musician, pastor and author. DHF was set up to care for less privileged members of the society.

    According to the co-ordinator of the awards, Ebitari David, 50 Nigerians who have showed care to less privileged Nigerians would be presented with an Appreciation Award in 12 different categories. DHF organises its activities within five pillars which include Healthcare Assistance, Youth Empowerment, Social Development, Poverty Alleviation and Legal Help Help Support.

    Through this, the NGO with the slogan, ‘passion to serve,’ has intervened in assisting less privileged Nigerians without the sponsorship of of government or corporate bodies.

    “My reason for living is to put smiles on people,” said Brown who is a pastor of New Life Amazing Grace Church, ShaSha, Lagos and has a single, titled ‘Na Grace.’

    Some other monthly and quarterly events which are organised by DHF include ‘Becoming an Entrepreneur,’ ‘Health Outreach,’ and ‘Legal Gathering.’