MINISTER LAUDS NIGERIAN TV,
FILM CONTENT PRODUCER
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he Minister of
Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, yesterday hailed Nigerian TV and
film content producers for their impressive work in deepening the industry, but
challenged them to do more to tell the Nigerian story and do more of
co-production to enrich their content.
The Minister made the
commendation in Cannes, France, where he is at the head of the Nigerian
delegation to the ongoing 2017 MIPTV, the forum for TV and online content
producers in the world.
He said he was
impressed with the presence of such Nigerian content producers as Iroko,
Aforevo and Consolidated Media Associates Limited, owners of Soundcity and
ontv, SpiceTV, Access24 and on MAX, at the global forum, hence his decision to
personally visit their stands to encourage and support them.
On the importance of
the forum, Alhaji Mohammed described MIPTV as ‘’a shopping mall for content and
formats for channels,’’ adding: ‘’The idea of this MIPTV is to create a forum
for the media and the entertainment world, especially television and films, to
meet other stakeholders including content producers and channel owners in an
attempt to further deepen the industry.’’
The Minister said his
delegation, which include the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Information,
Senator Sulaiman Adokwe, and Director-General of the National Broadcasting
Commission, NBC, Mr. Is’haq Modibbo Kawu, will leverage on their attendance of
the forum to enrich the digitization of television broadcasting in Nigeria.
‘’We must see how we can build contacts and relationships that will enrich content production when we go fully digital,’’ he said, disclosing his plan to visit other African countries to exchange ideas on digitization. As part of his activities at the forum yesterday, the Minister was taken on a guided tour of the sprawling venue of the MIPTV, during which he visited the stands of notable Nigerian content producers such as Iroko and Aforevo, as well as those of Bollywood and Zee World.
Earlier
on Tuesday, at a dinner hosted by the NBC for members of the Nigerian
delegation, the Minister called for self-regulation by Nigerian content
producers. He said they should appreciate the fact that films are not just to
entertain but also to educate, hence the need for them to get ‘’wholesome
products’’.
EBENEZER OBEY AT 75: OGUN TO ESTABLISH MUSEUM FOR HIS WORKS
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Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, yesterday announced his
administration’s plan to build a museum in honor of Evangelist Ebenezer Obey, a
music maestro known for his Juju music genre.
Amosun
announced this at the interdenominational church service held at the Chapel of
Christ The Glorious King, inside the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library,
Abeokuta marking the 75th birthday of the music icon.
The state governor noted that the Obey-Fabiyi’s music taught totality of life and it has moved beyond Nigeria to the entire global community. He said when he travelled to the United States of America, he saw the works of the Ogun State-born music displayed in a shop in New York.
Amosun
said he never failed to listen to his music every morning before setting out
for the office, because there was always a prayer or a philosophy, which could
serve as driving force for the day.
He
said, “All I see in him at 75 is the awesomeness of God in his life.
“There
is always something to learn from your music. I play Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi’s
music every morning (he also rendered some of the musician’s lines).
“Your
music teaches the totality of life, it teaches essence of life and living. Your
music has moved beyond Nigeria to the global community. “We will establish a
museum where all your works will be kept for generations yet unborn to know
about you and other legends from the state.”
I USE HIS
MUSIC AS SLEEPING PILL – OBASANJO
Also, at the event,
former President Olusegun Obasanjo described the Juju and gospel music maestro,
Chief Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi as “a musician of international repute, a revered
evangelist and businessman of note.”
Obasanjo said
whenever he was finding it difficult to sleep or while doing a serious work, he
would have Obey-Fabiyi music playing slowly at the background.
He spoke at the
reception held inside the marquee located in the Presidential Library,
Abeokuta, after the thanksgiving service.
The former President
also noted that the musician in his over three decades on the Nigerian
performing stage had taken Nigerian music to the global platform.
He said the music
legend has maintained decorum and decency in his conduct and content as an
artiste and musician adding that he has elevated God through his music and
impacted positively on the society.
He said, “His life on
one hand depicts the grace of God and on the other hand, it teaches
determination, hard work and perseverance.
“One of the important
lessons to be learnt from his life is that there is no height a man cannot
attain once he is focused.
“His life as taught
the lesson that irrespective of one’s background, one can get to the pinnacle
of one’s chosen career.”
He commended
Obey-Fabiyi for his initiative to give back to the society through Ebenezer
Obey Music Foundation and Training Institute, which he inaugurated at the
reception.
NOLLYWOOD ACTOR, NDUBUIGBO HAS DIED
After a prolonged battle with liver disease, veteran
Nollywod actor, Maya Ndubuigbo, aka Papa Labista, has died.
Although news of his death filtered in on Friday, it was,
however, officially announced in the early hours of Saturday by his son on
Facebook.
Arguably the oldest Nigerian actor, Ndubuigbo nursed swollen
legs that had left him bedridden for several months.
In May, Nollywood actor cum producer, Ernest Obi, appealed
to well-meaning Nigerians to contribute N1 million to offset Ndubuigbo’s
hospital bills.
According to Premium Times, Obi’s appeal partly read, “Today
he is not playing a role in any movie to entertain as usual.
He is fighting for
his life. His liver. He needs you. Needs me. Needs us. Please help save Elder
Maya aka Papa Labista.”
Barely a few weeks after the appeal was made, veteran actor,
Bruno Iwuoha, announced that The Senior Pastor of Champions Royal Assembly,
Kubwa, Abuja, Joshua Iginla, had donated N1 million to save Njubuigbo.
It remained unclear whether the money was released to the
late actor or not.
A great grandfather, Elder Maya, was known for his village
chief priest roles in movies.
An actor, poet and singer, he gave over 20 years of his life
to film. He earned the name Papa Labista from the film, Labista.
He is the seventh Nollywood actor to die in 2016
Other deaths recorded in Nollywood this year are:
January: A young actor, Olamide David, who played the lead
role in Foluke Daramola’s movie, Cobweb, died after a brief illness.
February: Mike Odachi of ‘Igodo’ fame died at age 51 at the
General Hospital, Ikorodu, Lagos State after a brief illness.
February: veteran Actor Festus Aguebor died after an
undisclosed ailment.
May: Nollywood actor, Fred Ebhoria Ekata, reportedly died of
kidney disease, which left him bedridden for a year.
May: Budding actress, Genevieve Nene, passed on.
July: Veteran actress, Bukky Ajayi, passed on at the age of
82.
BUHARI
CONGRATULATES KING SUNNY ADE AT 70
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated music legend, King Sunny Ade, as
he turns 70 on September 22nd, 2016.
In a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina,
the President joined all friends, family and fans of the multi-talented
instrumentalist, songwriter and dancer in celebrating his remarkable life,
which he said has been graced with numerous awards for outstanding
performances, including nominations for the Grammy.
As a Nigerian musician, the President believed that the Septuagenarian has
over the years brought pride to his country by mastering his art against all
odds, taking the African musical genre to the global stage, and serving as an
inspiration and a mentor to upcoming artistes.
Apart from bringing joy to many hearts and homes through his music,
President Buhari also commended King Sunny Ade’s love for humanity, especially
the less privileged, by setting up a foundation that caters for the needs of
others.
He
prayed that the Almighty God will grant the versatile entertainer longer life,
good health and more strength. Read more
COSY
ORJIAKOR NAMES CATS BUHARI, GOODLUCK , SAYS ONLY SEXY OFFICER CAN ARREST HER
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The veteran actress, made the
announcement on her Instagram page, @cossyorjiakor, while sharing a picture of
the cats facing each other.
Orjiakor , also refered to as
Nollywood Queen of Boobs, wrote: “My cats, Buhari and Goodluck, (are)
discussing the Nigerian economy (and) dollar rate.”
This is coming at a time when a man identified as Joachim
Iroko, is facing trial for naming his dog “Buhari.”
But the popular actress, who expressed her readiness to be arrested for a
similar conduct, gave some qualities the arresting officer must possess.
She wrote: “All I want is a good-looking sexy police officer with Donald
Duke’s (former governor of Cross River) face; Uti Nwachukwu’s eyes; PSquare’s
chest and D’Banj’s ‘no long thing.’ He should come with sexy handcuffs.
“And he (the policeman) should have an English accent like Jim Iyke.
All I
want is a super-handsome police officer with six-packs and stamina to arrest me
this morning (Saturday) and take me to Aso Rock prison; and serve me Aso Rock
food because ‘Mummy Victor Market’ is too expensive these days.
“If it is a policewoman, then she must have fat, soft buttocks and big tits.
I must be high on some cheap stuff this morning.” Read more
NOA,
CBN TO SENSITIZE NIGERIANS OVER ABUSE OF NAIRA
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The NOA Director in Sokoto, Alhaji
Abubakar Danchadi, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of
Nigeria (NAN) in Sokoto on Saturday.
“The nation’s currencies are part of
our national symbols and it is regrettable that they are grossly abused in a
myriad of obnoxious ways.
”These include mutilating them and spraying them during ceremonies, thereby
marching on them.
”These also include putting them in parts of the body where they are not
supposed to be kept,” he said.
The NOA Director further said that the currencies should be patriotically
respected by both Nigerians and non-Nigerians alike.
According to him, all Nigerians must respect the currencies because they are
part our national symbols.
He said
the joint campaign by NOA and the apex bank was therefore to urgently reverse
the ugly trend. Read more
POSERS SURROUNDING FUNKE AKINDELE’S ALLEGED SECOND MARRIAGE
Sunday, August 28, 2016
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Just when it seemed it was panning out, another one took to flight, only
this time,it is a rumour that may have got out of hand. “JJC and Funke Akindele
have wedded in UK”, is the song being sung everywhere.
funke-akindele-2015-11Reports have it that the alleged lovebirds wedded on the
Thespian’s birthday which was Thursday in the UK with no family members in
attendance. Though a couple of the singer’s family members, including his
daughter were said to have been there with only Funke’s sister standing in as
family for her.
It was reported that Funke Akindele’s family and particularly
her mother were strongly against her marriage to JJC, who, they believe has
same profile as that of Funke’s first husband, Alhaji Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede.
Funke Akindele’s first husband, Alhaji Almaroof has several children from 3 – 4
women, just like her supposed current husband who is said to have three
children from three women. There have been no confirmation from any quarters
yet that the couple are truly married.
Mr. Biodun Kupoluyi, publisher of
E-24/7, who is Funke Akindele’s publicist when reached on phone told Potpourri
he has no knowledge of the alleged marriage, saying “when it is the right time,
we will reach out to the media”. It is actually confounding to many that an
occasion as precious and important as marriage could be kept in such absolute
secrecy.
Neither of the couple, has said anything or posted any picture on
social media to express their joy of the union. The only thing posted by Funke
was a birthday ‘thank you’ note she sent out to her fans. For JJC, there was a
post on Instagram that could or could not be giving a hint to the wedding
having taken place. Read more
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LAST, MAJEK FASHEK RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE
Friday, August 26th, 2016
Reggae
star, Majek Fashek, is in the news again. This time, the musician’s numerous
fans, especially in Nigeria, are excited that he has finally released the
product of his much-publicised collabo with equally gifted singer, Tuface
Idibia.
The
single, which is available on the Internet, is a remix of Majek’s wave-making
song titled, No more sorrow from his 1991 album, Spirit of love. Many
music fans of the older generation are, no doubt, familiar with the song, which
appeared to rock the music scene and of course, the radio waves almost
ceaselessly in the 1990s.
For
most fans of the reggae musician, who has had a long running battle with drug
and alcohol addiction, the recent remix of No more sorrow signals
Majek’s triumph over the forces that have delayed the progress of his career
for more than a decade. It also announces his final return to the music scene,
10 months after he emerged from a rehab home in Abuja.
But it appears that the new song was released without the
input of the musician’s benefactor, Chief Ayiri Emami, who single-handedly took
responsibility for payment of Majek’s bills at the rehab home. Tuface Idibia’s
manager, Efe Omorogbe, confirmed this, in a telephone interview with our
correspondent on Thursday.
Omorogbe noted that plans for Majek’s collabo with Tuface had
already been concluded before the reggae star met and struck up a relationship
with the Warri-based billionaire. Also, he said that the remix of No
more sorrow was released on Majek’s own records label. He said, “This
collaboration was finalised a little earlier, before the relationship between
Majek and Chief Ayiri Emami. The song is an independent release by Majek Fashek
and supported by GistMe Communications.”
After their relationship broke up, Majek Fashek was said to
have relocated to England. Even as the news of his latest album release spread
on Wednesday, reports claimed that he had been spotted in London.
BIGVAI JOKOTOYE ENJOYING LIFE WITH
WIFE IN THE U.S
Early life of Bigvai Jokotoye
Born on 13th of August, to the family of late Pastor and Mrs Jokotoye, from Ajaawa-ogbomosho, Oyo state Nigeria, while his mum hailed from Cotonou Benin Republic.
Young Jokotoye attended Ilofa Grammar school,Ilofa kwara state, C.A.C grammar school, Akure, Ondo state,dropped out of UNAD in 2001 before proceeding to College of Aviation studies.
On 11th May 2001, He lost his dad, Pastor Jokotoye, and after his father's death, He decided to live on his Gods given talents which is acting. He's a guitar lover and also been into music for a while as well.
His acting career.
Bigvai Jokotoye started his career as an actor in 1987 with church drama group of C.A.C Erin-ile Kwara state where his father was a Pastor, but delved into it professionally in 2001 and he had been featured in over 50 movies both English and Yoruba, such as Adenuga soaps, Kurukuru, Ireoluwa, Ore Ofe, Oranmiyan, Angeli mi, Ogun, Eleburu Ike, Jenifa, Omo Iya Kan, Baba Ologba to mention few, He has also produced films like Epe Ana and the rest.Awards and nominations
Bigvai Jokotoye has had an handful of awards and nominations.
City people best supporting actor 2014,
Best actor Mapoly, Abeokuta 2014,
YIA California, best actor,
Nominated for YOMAFA awards, best supporting actor,
Nominated for Yoruba movie academy best upcoming 2013,
Marriage.
In the year 2013, He was involved in a paternity scandal with his ex girlfriend Bukky Ajayi.
He's relocated to California, USA and in April 2016 He got married to the Love of his life, and He's been happily married since then.
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