Category: Entertainments

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AWG Plans Big For Fest December In Abuja

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…As OdumoduBlack, Anti World Gang Preach Unity Among Youths Olasunmibo Aboluwade, Abuja Ahead Abuja’s highly anticipated festival, OdumoduBlack, a trailblazing artist and founder of AWG Fest, has expressed gratitude for the unwavering support that has brought the Fest to life. Speaking to the media, supporters, and youth advocates at Transcorp Hilton in the nation’s capital, Abuja, OdumoduBlack framed AWG Fest as more than just a music event. He said, “it is a movement, a call to action for young Nigerians to unite, engage, and lead the charge for meaningful change.…

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Open A Dancing School, MURIC Advises Governor Adeleke

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David Olayinka, Osogbo An Islamic human rights organisation, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has advised Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to open a dance school. The group said such an institution will be the governor’s legacy in the state. The advice was given in a statement issued on Monday, 15th January, 2024 by the group’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola. He said, “The governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has become popular with his dancing skill. He shows off his skill at every given opportunity, at public functions and…

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Tinubu Appoints Akerele, 10 Others As Heads Of Arts & Culture Agencies

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Olasunmibo Aboluwade, Abuja  President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 11 new Chief Executive Officers for agencies under the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy. This is contained in a statement on Friday by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. Tinubu appointed Tola Akerele, an influential Interior designer, entrepreneur, Gallery curator and Hotel owner in Lagos as Director-General, National Theatre. Other appointees are, Dr. Shaibu Husseini, Director-General, National Films and Censors Board; Mr. Obi Asika, Director-General, National Council for Arts…

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Genevieve Nnaji, Highest Paid Actress Based In Africa

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Iseoluwa Ajoke, Lagos Born on 3 May 1979, Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian actress, producer, and director. She won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2005, making her the first actor to win the award.  In 2011, she was honoured as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic by the Nigerian government for her contributions to Nollywood. Her directorial debut movie, Lionheart, is the first Netflix film from Nigeria and the first Nigerian submission for the Oscars.  The movie was disqualified…

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Two Senators’ Children To Marry Each Others In Abuja On Friday

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Olasunmibo Aboluwade, Abuja The families of Senator Soji Akanbi who represented Oyo South Senatorial District in the 8th Senate, and that of the Senator currently representing Kogi East Senatorial District in the 10th Senate, Senator Jubrin Isah a.k.a Echocho, are planning a society wedding for their children this weekend in Abuja. Akanbi in a statement said he is gearing up to celebrate the union of his firstborn, Idris, with his longtime sweetheart, Fatimah Isah. Idris Akanbi, a UK-trained civil engineer will be joined in matrimony with Fatima Isah, a chartered…

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