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  • Sound Sultan, Seyi Law, others to grace Voices of Hope Awards

    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 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, Sha-sha, 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.’

  • Lawyer who was an obese child writes Seyi Law over daughter

    Lawyer who was an obese child writes Seyi Law over daughter

    A lawyer, Ayomide Adebayo-Oyetoro, has written to advise comedian Seyi Law to watch the weight of his little daughter, Tiwa, to prevent her from being obese.

    The lawyer who took to Instagram, revealed that she was obese as a child and is still obese.

    “Research shows about one in five school aged children are obese,” she wrote.

    “Parents close their eyes to this reality by claiming the child would outgrow it. It rarely happens.

    “Children should be fed right, properly and healthy. An obese child is open to a lot of health really risks. I know because I am speaking from experience.

    “Firstly, an obese child is prone to eating disorders. Most times, an obese child becomes an obese adult and becomes prone to eating disorders because she’d lack self-control to be able to say no to good food.

    “Another effect of child obesity is cardiac issues including but not limited to hypertension, asthma etc. I had asthma as a child and I still do as an adult. My attacks zigzag with my weight.

    “Lastly, another effect of child obesity is bone related diseases. An obese child is prone to bone ailments like arthritis, rheumatism. Tell an obese person to climb stairs and watch them thank you.

    “Sugarcoat it all you want, the effects are long lasting. From low self-esteem to depression. Watch Tiwa’s weight biko! Thank you!”

    Responding to the advice, Seyi Law said: “Your show of love and support has been amazing.

    “Thank You is all I can tell you and that God Almighty bless you all.

    “This is an assurance to everybody that my daughter is well and heavily guarded by God Almighty. Tiwaloluwa has doctors at our local Healthcare Centre and George’s Memorial Medical Centre, Lekki and if there is any issue, social media doctors won’t be the ones to inform us. I have lost one before and wouldn’t take any chance on another.

    “I want to implore my fans, family and friends to please ignore all negative comments from now. Let’s channel our energy towards more positive things and let pigs remain in the gutter.

    “I appreciate you all and assure you, you won’t stop seeing Tiwaloluwa pictures and videos until the time I have set. God bless you abundantly.”

     

     

  • Chigul, Elenu and Seyi Law join cast of Wedding Party 2 in Dubai

    Chigul, Elenu and Seyi Law join cast of Wedding Party 2 in Dubai

    New actors have joined the star-studded list of the sequel to Nigeria’s highest grossing film, The Wedding Party.

    The new additions to the Niyi Akinmolayan-directed flick include Patience Ozokwo, aka Mama G, Chigul, Elenu and Seyi Law, according to a statement by producers of the film.

    The cast have proceeded to Dubai to last where they will spend two weeks to complete shooting for The Wedding Party 2.

    The first instalment of the romantic comedy which was released in December 2016, has stars such as Alibaba, Sola Sobowale, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ireti Doyle, Beverly Naya, Banky W, Adesua Etomi, AY Makun, Eyinna Nwigwe and Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama  among others.

    With the recent marriage of the two lead characters of the film; Banky W and Adesua Etomi who played the couple as Dozie and Dunni respectively in the movie, fans have, on social media being expressing anticipation for the sequel.

    Posters released of the coming film show Dozie and Dunni are now expecting a baby. And while Felix and Obianuju are still working on their relationship, the question is, has he given up ‘Small Chops’ for good? And will crazy best man Sola succeed in getting close to the feisty Yemisi and does Nonso go all the way with Deardre, after that surprise kiss at the end of the last movie? And, of course, there is another wedding. But whose will it be?

    According to promoters, The Wedding Party 2, which is set to complete filming by the end of this month will go into post-production in order to make the film festival season, and it will have its Lagos premiere on December 10, 2017.

    Shot in Lagos, London and Dubai, and powered by Dubai Tourism, sites such as Atlantis, Armani, Palazzo Versace and the Ghaya Grand are being featured in the movie.

    “Ever since Dubai Tourism partnered with us on the Grand Premiere of The Wedding Party, it’s been my dream to bring the sequel here,” said Mo Abudu, Executive Producer for EbonyLife Films.

    “We weren’t sure if it was going to be possible, but the amazing success of the movie made it more likely and Dubai Tourism came through for us, along with Tour Brokers International and Wontra Travel. With a great script by Naz Onuzo, an experienced director, Niyi Akinmolayan, the original cast and the beautiful sights and sounds of Dubai, we think we may have a bigger blockbuster on our hands.”

     

  • ‘I can become Nigeria’s Donald Trump come 2019’

    ‘I can become Nigeria’s Donald Trump come 2019’

    One of Nigeria’s renowned comedians, “Seyi Law’’, has declared that he will run for the post of the president in the upcoming 2019 Presidential Election.

    The comedian made the declaration on his Instagram page on Wednesday.

    “I am Aletile Oluwaseyitan Lawrence aka “Seyi Law’’ and I am running for the highest office in the land in 2019, “he wrote on Instagram.

    “It is time to take the bull by the horns; youthful and working towards a new Nigeria.

    “I believe I can also pull a Donald Trump on Nigerians in 2019 and the campaign has started.

    “Why aim low when you can aim high?

    He said he believed that status quo change was what Nigeria needed to regain its place as a force to reckon with, adding that the energy and knowledge of the Nigerian Youth must be put to positive use.

    “It is high time we acknowledged the ingenuity of our vibrant men and women to ensure proper representation at the different levels of governance and not mere reduction to PAs and SAs.

    “We must ensure we retain our best brains in the country and adequately make provision to reform our educational institutions, healthcare system and industries.

    “Our ways of learning must change to meet required standard,” he said.

    By this declaration, Seyi Law has joined fellow comedian, Basketmouth, who had earlier declared his intention to contest for the post of president in 2019.

  • Seyi Law to host ‘AHBEA’ 2016

    Seyi Law to host ‘AHBEA’ 2016

    VETERAN film actor and director, Yomi Fash Lanso, the Africa coordinator of the prestigious Afro-Heritage Broadcasting and Entertainment Award (AHBEA), has said that all is set to stage the 2nd edition of the African heritage media and entertainment awards.

    Set to hold today at Phoenix Hall, 15152 Bellaire Blvd, Houston TX 77083, he revealed the names of awardees at this year’s edition in the legend category as Pete Edochie, Sadiq Daba, Rev. Elizabeth Ameye and Bimbo Manuel.

    In the Icon category are, Kunle Afolayan, Ayo Adesanya, Ella Mensah from Ghana, Desmond Elliott, Saidi Balogun, Fabian Olojede based in South Africa, Bimbo Oshin, Odunlade Adekola and Dayo D1 Adeneye.

    Post-humous award, he said, goes to late Ray Eyiwunmi and late Jennifer Ossai respectively in honour of their contributions towards the development of the African media and entertainment industry.

    Meanwhile, star Nigerian comedian, Seyi Law, has been billed to anchor the event this year, while music performance will be coming from the likes of Alhaji Sefiu Alao, Ojayy Wright, Jaywon, Jemiriye, Ayanbinrin, Tony Tetuila, Dammy Krane, Morientez, Heph B, amongst others, according to the event’s Chief Coordinator, Mr. Sola Olaniyan.

  • I’m prone to mistakes too, says Seyi Law

    I’m prone to mistakes too, says Seyi Law

    Nigerian comedian, Aletile Oluwaseyitan Lawrence, simply known as Seyilaw over the weekend apologised for slapping a security official weeks back at Kiss Daniel’s album launch held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    The comedian who does not justify his action, via his Instagram account explained what transpired between him and the security, which resulted to him slapping him thrice.

    He wrote: “I am not writing to defend a mistake I made, but so people would know that I am also prone to faults. However, I will oblige you with my own side of the story. The Kiss Daniel’s Album Launch show ended and I got in my car to drive out like everyone when I got to the security guy who directed me to the other gate which I did. I got to the gate and was asked to go and take the main gate, driving back, I stopped by the security guy and told him, “make una dey follow una selves talk na,  you dey direct us go there, another person dey direct us back” and his response was, “how many people don turn back”, looking away.

    “I replied him that even if I was the only person, I no reach to tell you and he said, abeg dey go jor. I was shocked, I said so I not fit follow you talk and he said, dey go. I looked and saw another security not far off and decided to get down from my car to talk with him, unfortunately, as I opened my car, this security guy pushed the door back at me, hitting my leg, I would not know his reason for this, but it got me angry and I slapped him thrice as I got down.”

    “I know Eko Hotel has CCTV and if there was any around there, they can release the footage(s). I am not justifying my anger and reaction, but please pardon my behaviour. I duly apologise for the action I took.  Thanks for reading,” he added.

    Seyi Law has continued to soar in comic entertainment since hitting limelight following his success at the AY Open Comedy Mic in 2006.

     

  • WHY I RENEWED MY MARRIAGE VOWS, SEYI LAW

    POPULAR comedian, and actor Idileoye Oluwaseyitan Lawrence Aletile, aka Seyi Law recently renewed his vows with his lovely wife Stacy Ebere, five years after tying the knot.

    The comedy merchant went online to celebrate his wife, and serenaded her with sweet words saying; “ I looked into your eyes several times, but the desire never ends. Your beauty is not of the outward, but within. Your strength is in accommodating without complaints. You are an epitome of amazement. A creation of excellence. The definition of greatness. And a heart of pure gold. Love you.”

    The tall, dark, and debonair comedian when asked his reason for this not very Nigerian celebration was quick to respond that he did it to assure people that real love still exists. He also added that it was a form of recommitment to the union. He concluded, “Our love is renewed, and anointing refreshed, so shall our joy and love be.”

    The couple who had their traditional wedding on March 23, 2011, and their church wedding four days later have not been exempt from personal tragedy. Only a year ago they lost their first child hours after birth in the United States of America.

  • Seyi Law, Waje, Mannie, others inspire students at Project Capable

    Seyi Law, Waje, Mannie, others inspire students at Project Capable

    Rubies Ink initiative held its sixth edition of the Project Capable event, an annual all-secondary school summit, at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja, Lagos on the June 10, 2015.

    The theme of this year’s edition is Young, Empowerment and Succeeding, YES. Present at the event were Aituaja Iruobe, Matthew Femi Adedoyin, Emmanuel Essien, Oluwaseyintan Aletile with over three hundred students from various secondary schools.

    Emmanuel Essien, one of Nigeria’s leading On-Air Personality spoke on the role of youth and celebrities in nation building. He noted that not everyone is born lucky or with a silver spoon, as such, one needs to work smart to achieve greatness.

    The second speaker, Matthew Adedoyin, a popular abstinence advocate and child psychologist spoke on the topic; “What no one tells you about sex”. He said many people fall prey to abortion and unwanted pregnancies because they were misguided and feel the urge to be part of ‘the normal thing’ syndrome. He wrapped his speech by saying abstinence is the key to a safe life.

    In her contribution, popular songstress, Aituaja Irobe popularly known as Waje, spoke on ‘discovering your purpose in life’. She told the students that for them to attain the height they want, they need to find out what they love, they need to be motivated, get a mentor, be focused and purposeful, and put God first.

    The students were thrilled when it was the turn of Oluwaseyintan Aletile popularly called Seyi Law to speak. He told the students that talent is not enough, and that they need to be educated, whether or not they want to make use of the certificate. “It will serve a bragging rite for the person,” he said, adding that, for one to become great in life, one needs to make some sacrifices.

    The Assistant Head Boy of Isheri Senior High School, Kayode Dolapo, was greatly inspired by the lectures. He said: “From today I will build my passion, will be focused and do my best in my education to be a better person tomorrow, and I am sure every student present were inspired as well.”

    The coordinator, Esther Ijewere- Kalejaiye, she said it has been God all the way, to have held a successful sixth edition.

  • Comedian Seyi Law loses first child

    Comedian Seyi Law loses first child

    Humour merchant, Oluwaseyitan Aletile, aka Seyi Law and wife, Ebere, have just lost their first daughter, shortly after the baby was delivered in the United States.

    The comedian took to his Instagram to announce the tragedy, arousing the emotions of his fans, who have been sending consolation messages.

    He said: “My heart is blank. My joy has disappeared. Anger has become my companion.

    The wait is over with a bitter end. Oh Lord! Why does it have to be me? I am so imperfect and never denied it. The pains of nine months have amounted to nothing.”

    Seyi, who was discovered a few years ago in a comedy contest organised by AY’s Corporate Entertainment, has been one of the well sought-after comedians ever since.

  • Stars dazzle at Invasion L.O.L in Ibadan

    Stars dazzle at Invasion L.O.L in Ibadan

    THE expansive hall of Kakanfo Inn recently played host to the Ibadan edition of Glo Laffta Fest, where 17 national and international artistes featured.

    The event, which was anchored by Basketmouth, paraded other stars such as Gbenga Adeyinka, Bovi, Seyi Law, Bash, Akpororo, Osama, Akapella, Odogwu, Omobaba and Ajebaba.

    The side attraction was the choreography by Quba Dancing Company.

    The show also featured the Ugandan sensational stand-up comedian, Salvador, who got a standing ovation for his superlative performance.

    While DJ Jimmy Jatt manned the juke box, the Nigerian music industry was well represented by the trio of Lynxx, Burna Boy and MI who wrapped up the show.

    Basketmouth and other comedians joined MI as he sang, took a bow and thanked the crowd for making the evening and the entire project a massive success.

    Tagged Invasion L.O.L., the concert is packaged by Globacom as part of the activities marking its 10th anniversary.

    The show started in Lagos with the mega edition that held in Abuja and featured top American, South African, Ugandan and Nigerian artistes.