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The entertainment industry is to be fired up, as another blockbuster epic movie titled 'LAKATABU' (the monster), is now available for screening in cinemas across Nigeria.
Nigeria's Nollywood star and acting sensation, Odunlade Adekola who disclosed this on Sunday, said the future of the movie industry in Nigeria holds a tremendous promise and exciting transformations.
Adekola said "Lakatabu is another hit that would shake the movie industry from the stables of Odunlade Adekola Film Production, OAFP and Film One Studios.
He said, Lakatabu will be showing soon in various cinemas across the country.
According to him, "the new film is a well researched traditional and historical tale poised to not only entertain, but educate the general public and highlight the cultural richness of our heritage".
Adekola in his narration said, "Lakatabu is set in an ancient Yoruba city to showcase how powerful some beings were made. The tale is about a powerful human who turned himself into a fearful monster. And when Lakatabu enters anywhere, everybody scamper for safety"
"I will tell you that Lakatabu is a masterpiece that no one should miss. Various popular actors featured in the film", he said.
The Nigerian Police says procedures of autopsy for late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad, has commenced while they await the results.
The Police made this known on its X (Twitter) and Instagram pages on Thursday night.
It would be recalled that the Lagos State Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, had earlier announced that Mohbad’s body was exhumed for autopsy.
“The Police wish to inform the public that the autopsy procedure for Mr Mohbad has been successfully completed,” the Police wrote.
“Furthermore, the information will be provided as soon as the results are available,” it added.
Mohbad’s death, last Tuesday, raised concerns, as an accusing finger was pointed at the Marlian Record Label’s owner, Afeez Fashola, professionally known as Naira Marley.
He has since said he was innocent, and joined in the call for investigation and justice.
Also, there have been allegations and counter-allegations from relatives over Mohbad’s estate.
Nigerians queried why he was buried at Ikorodu in Lagos a day after he died. But his father provided an explanation, saying that the family followed Yoruba custom.
Meanwhile, Nigerian youths have staged peaceful protests across the country to demand justice for him, with a candlelight procession and concert held in Lekki, Lagos, today.
Nigerian musicians, Davido, Zlatan and Falz, were among celebrities who joined the candlelight procession in honour of the late singer, “Mohbad".
Also at the event was the Lagos State Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that fans in their numbers echoed, “Justice for Mohbad”, as Falz and on-air-personality, Oladotun Kayode, coordinated the crowd.
Some fans held placards with different inscriptions seeking justice for Mohbad.
NAN reports that the peaceful procession kicked off from Lekki Phase 1 Gate, and terminated at the Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island.
Late Afrobeats artiste, Ilerioluwa Aloba, professionally known as Mohbad, has gained Billboard recognition after his demise.
Aloba was featured alongside several international music stars on the Billboard Hot Trending Songs Powered by X Chart for the September 23, 2023 week.
The chart, which ranks songs currently trending on the microblogging platform, Twitter (X), featured three songs by the late rapper, on its top ten spots.
These included “Ask About Me” sitting at the eighth position, “Feel Good” which ranked fifth, and “Peace” peaking in the number two spot.
Other names on the Top ten chart include Nicki Minaj with her new hit “Big Difference”, Taylor Swift’s “Mean” and Drake’s collaboration with Sza “Slime You Out”.
Mohbad died on the 12th of September, 2023, under mysterious circumstances. His demise has led to several protests and peaceful marches across Nigeria as fans demand a proper investigation into his death.
.. wants online community to refrain from circulating damaging accusations
Popular British-Nigerian singer and songwriter, Azeez Fashola known professionally as Naira Marley has sent a condolence message to the families, fans and friends of Promise Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad, who recently passed away.
The message which was released on the Instagram page of Naira Marley called on concerned authorities to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of the 27 year old hip hop artiste.
The statement reads, "With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of an exceptional talent. Someone who was more than an artist or signee but a brother and dear friend Promise "Mohbad" Oladimeji Aloba. We send our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones, we are all heartbroken by his tragic loss and will be truly missed."
"From inception we recognised Mohbad was a force to be reckoned with. His music gave so many people love and light. Mohbad touched us all with his heartfelt lyrics, storytelling, infectious smile and energy. The news of his passing has left us with a permanent hole in our hearts."
"Mohbad is an incredible street pop star who contributed to the foundation of the Marlian Music. Despite his departure last year, we continually championed his talent. No family is perfect, families have disagreements but no harm whatsoever was wished on Mohbad. So many things left unsaid but the love was always there. This tragedy is not only a loss for us but to everyone you touched musically around the world."
"As we share our condolences to the late Mohbad, we would like to echo a call for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. We 're unhappy and unsettled with everything we have witnessed since Tuesday , the 12th September. We owe it to Mohbad to assist with uncovering any foul play or injustice. Our brother deserved a better send off, it saddens us that we couldn't assist with providing a befitting burial. We will continue our efforts to reach out to the family."
"We urge our colleagues in the media to treat this matter with the uttermost sensitivity, respect and care. We publicly appeal to the authorities to do due diligence and we will work closely to support those handling the matter. Finally urge the online community to refrain from circulating damaging accusations that could compromise the investigation. Rest well Imole, forever in our hearts" the Marlian boss said in the statement.
Naira Marley also shared a video showing the life and times of Mohbad while he was with the team as part of his tributes.
Famous chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, aka Hilda Baci, said she auditioned for Big Brother Naija reality show five times but wasn’t selected.
She said she planned to go on the reality show and become famous before staging her cooking challenge.
The Guinness World Record holder disclosed this while appearing on Cool FM Nigeria’s programme, The Big Friday Show, hosted by reality star, Tacha.
She said, “I actually tried to get on Big Brother [Naija] for a while. I think I auditioned about four or five times.
“The plan for the cook-a-thon was still in the pipeline, so my goal was to go to Big Brother and then come out and do the cook-a-thorn.”
Nigeria's Nollywood star and acting sensation, Odunlade Adekola is set to premiere a new epic movie titled 'Orisa" (deity) this Sunday, 16th of July at the popular Circle mall, Jakande, Lagos.
This was disclosed to Nigerian Newstrack in Abeokuta by the popular actor who said, "Orisa is another blockbuster movie that would shake the movie industry from the stables of Odunlade Adekola Film Production, OAFP and Film One Studios.
Adekola said, Orisa will be showing in various cinemas from the 21st of July, 2023.
According to him, "the new film is a well researched traditional and historical tale poised to not only entertain, but educate the general public and highlight the cultural richness of our heritage".
Adekola in his narration said, "Orisa is set in an ancient Yoruba city. The tale is about a powerful warrior who allies himself with a gang of highly skilled warriors. Their nefarious activities poses a problem for the king and other criminal gangs in the city. A mission goes wrong and a dark secret comes to light threatening to spell doom for Orisa and his clique of warriors"
"I will tell you that it is a masterpiece that no one should miss" he said.
Various actors including, Jide Kosoko, Dele Odule, Muyiwa Ademola, Yinka Quadri, Ayo Mogaji, Iya Rainbow, Segun Ogungbe, Femi Adebayo, Eniola Ajao, Ireti Osayemi and many others featured in Orisa.
Nigerian singer, Kizz Daniel has given his fans something to worry about following a shocking revelation that the music industry would miss him when he is no more.
But some concerned fans who reacted to the cryptic message shared by the singer said they feared the singer may be predicting his death ahead of time.
Daniel whose songs, Buga and Cough have ruled the airwaves within and outside Nigeria appears to be bothered about how celebrities in Nigeria are not celebrated by their colleagues until they are no more.
This is coming against the backdrop of the death of gospel singer, Sammie Okposo whose pictures flooded social media platforms shortly after his death but didn’t enjoy similar gestures while he was alive.
The Buga crooner shared a video of an Anglican cleric singing his popular Cough song on the pulpit during a service.
Daniel captioned the video saying, “celebrate me now that I am alive. This industry will miss me when I am no more.”
His fans however cautioned him and prayed that he lives long to keep entertaining the world with his talent.
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, caused a stir on social media when he announced his second marriage to fellow actress, Judy Austin, on Wednesday.
In his announcement, Yul also revealed that he has welcomed a son with his second wife.
Yul’s first wife of 17 years, May, has reacted to the news of her husband’s second marriage, as she called on the judgement of God over the union.
Taking to the comment section of her husband’s post, she wrote, “May God judge you both.”
While announcing his new son, Yul Edochie added that he loves the child as much as he loved his older four children, which he shared with his first wife,
Yul Edochie wrote, “It’s time for the world to meet my son. His name is STAR DIKE MUNACHIMSO YUL-EDOCHIE.
Born by my second wife, Judy Austin.
And I love him so much, just as much as I love my other children.”
Yul, the last child of veteran actor, Pete Edochie, married his first wife at the young age of 22 .
He followed in his father’s footsteps and made his debut in the movie industry a year after his marriage.
In their 17 years of marriage, Yul and May are blessed with four children Danielle, Kambi, Karl, and Victory Edochie.
Nigerian filmmaker, music video director, movie director, television director and producer, whose works have been aired on MTV Base, BET, Channel O, Soundcity and Netflix, no other person than Kemi Adetiba, has tied the knot with her Ghanaian lover who is a music executive, Oscar Heman-Ackah, Vanguard reports.
It would be recalled that Kemi Adetiba had shared beautiful moments from her surprise marriage proposal, which occurred in Ghana on 28th January 2022.
The King of Boys filmmaker revealed that her lover, Oscar Heman-Ackah popped up the big question, and she wholeheartedly said yes.
While the entire netizens are still wallowing in the just concluded colourful traditional marriage ceremony of actress Rita Dominic and husband Fidelis Nosike, little did they know that couple of hours ago, that Kemi was tying the knot with her long time lover.
A video of Kemi and Oscar’s private ceremony, which surfaced on social media to the delight of many was well received by friends and fans in the entertainment Industry.
Reputedly, both husband and wife only had a few people over in the warm and intimate wedding ceremony.
Kemi was seen holding her man closely as a man of God officiated.
Taking to her Instagram page on Friday to announce the good news, the excited bride shared a picture of herself and Herman-Ackah.
Popular fast rising Nigerian singer, Olakira born Ebenezer Olufemi, tells Burna Boy no need to brag about achievement or finances.
In a post made by Olakira on Saturday via his Twitter handle, said numbers don’t lie, hence no need for needless bragging.
According to him, needless bragging makes you an empty barrel, numbers don’t lie.
This came few moments after Burna Boy bragged that he’s the “highest-paid artiste in Africa.
According to Burna Boy, he knows what everyone earns and he’s richer than Wizkid and Davido put together.
This self acclamation did not go down well with his fans who lashed him for bragging and told him pride goes before the downfall of a man.
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The Lagos State Police Command has released Nigerian singer and songwriter, popularly known as Timaya hours after he was arrested.
The Popular musician was arrested on Thursday in Lagos over alleged hit-and-run in Lekki by operatives of the Maroko Police Division and is being investigated for allegedly causing grievous body injuries to a woman.
Timaya was alleged to have hit a young woman on Wednesday with his vehicle at Ikate, Lekki, and abandoned her to her fate.
It was alleged that the singer had hit the woman’s vehicle and when she came out to confront him, he knocked her with his vehicle and drove off.
The victim’s sister, who took to social media to decry what the singer did to her sister, shared pictures of the victim on her hospital bed with facial injuries. The woman also shared a screenshot of her messages to Timaya on the incident and alleged that instead of addressing the issue, the singer blocked her.
The revelation sparked anger from social media users who told the singer to act responsibly.
They also urged the police to intervene and arrest the musician since it was a crime.
Reacting to the development, police operatives went to the singer’s residence and invited him to the station to answer allegations of causing a serious motor accident.
Confirming his arrest, spokesman, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu said the singer was in custody but not detained.
He said: “He is being investigated for a case of a serious motor accident. He is not detained but in our custody.”
Meanwhile, Timaya in reaction explained that "he did not hit the lady and run away as being accused. He said he mistakenly hit her car and she grabbed the side mirror, which led her to fall and injuries".
The singer added that "he is back in his house after he was released and he is ready to pay for the medical bills and damages done to the lady’s car".
A member of the singer’s team, Tobi Olushola, also explained that he was in the vehicle when the accident happened.
Narrating his version of events, he said, “We were in traffic on Ikate road. I think we scratched her car but we were unaware. We just saw her holding on to the vehicle’s side mirror.
“Timaya asked her what the problem was and she said we scratched her vehicle with ours. Timaya then asked for her phone number and her bank account details.
“But, she refused and asked him to transfer money right there. Bear in mind that we were in traffic and we did not want to delay other road users.
“Meanwhile, at that time, there were already about four men with her. We pleaded with her to let us leave the road and settle the matter amicably but she refused.
“After trying to convince her to send her relevant details to no avail, we started moving.
“However, she held onto the side mirror of the vehicle and in the process, she fell down and got injured.
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A new sensation in gospel music, Evangelist Oluwole Owoyele has urged government at all tiers, corporate organisations and private individuals to invest more in the music industry as a lot is yet to be tapped from the sector.
A worker with a private company turned gospel singer gave this advice at the launch of his first album titled "the Source of Joy", in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Evangelist Owoyele who discovered himself in gospel music in 2020 with his first single "Womisan" (Heal me), said his journey into the music world was by divine grace.
Speaking with journalists, he mentioned that the new Album with 9 tracks was ministered to him by God, whom he described as the greatest source of joy.
In his words, he said "I never imagined that I will be in the music industry. It has never been my dream or vision but when your creator chooses you as a vessel, honestly you don't have a choice and that's my story".
Evangelist Owoyele, explained that the Music industry is now giving room and opportunities to a lot of people and government has not tied the hands of the people or stop them from going into music.
"It is time for individual investors to invest in music industry. I have spoken to a lot of marketers who told me that the old way of marketing music is no longer fashionable, but you can now market easily on social media.
The gospel artist called on the federal government, State govt and other stakeholders to invest more in music as Nigeria can boast of many talents.
"Government should just do the necessary things to encourage musicians and create an enabling environment for people and business to thrive."
Ogun State Commissioner for Special Duties and intergovernmental affairs, Barrister Femi Ogunbanwo who was represented by Pastor Yinka Ayodeji as the Chairman of the Ocassion advised the artist to continue to trust in God and not to sing from his own vision but from God's inspiration.
The Chief Launcher, Pastor Isaac Adewole was joined by the chairman of Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mr Olaide Popoola and Mr Adekanmi Abikoye to give support to the artiste.
They encouraged him not to relent but work assiduously to preach the gospel and bring out the best in his music career at all times.
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..promises to donate a studio for the college of broadcasting as he shares life experience
The great Fuji maestro, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall popularly known as Kwam 1 de ultimate says his mum who was a music talent was his role model that inspired him into music at a very tender age of six.
The music Icon who disclosed this at the event center of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential library, where the Freelance and Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (FIBAN) honoured him said he started his music career as 'Ajiwere Onisaari', who sings islamically during the breaking of Muslim fast early in the morning.
Tagged," TIme Out with K1 De Ultimate", the Mayegun of Yorubaland who described music as a strong power of inspiration explained that his father was a disciplinarian and a religious person, while his mother, a trader was his source of his music career .
According to him, his father, late Adisa Adesanya from the Anifowose family of ljebu ode Ogun State, was a staunch member of Ansarudeen society of Nigeria while his mother, a princess of a reigning king then, was talented in music.
"My mother was a singer as at that time but her father was not in support of her singing career. so, her father married her out to my father, with the intention of stopping her from singing or if her husband allows such he can support her music career, then she can continue in her husband's house."
"Infact, I share in the belief that whatever is in the blood that brought you to life is sincerely what you are, Kwam 1 said.
"When my mother got to Lagos her kind of music was not listened to in Lagos, so she found it very difficult to get followers. When my mother gave birth to me, I took after her musical career and this is where I am today".
"I owe my mother a lot. I am thankful to God for the impact she had on me. As Ajiwere Ajisaari in Agarawu Lagos island,we had different categories. Then it was only Ajiwere Ajisefe that was so popular but there were many singers in that journey of music".
Speaking on his journey to stardom, K1 De Ultimate narrated how he engaged in some musical competitions for three years .
"They entered me for competitions and I won laurels for 3 years. At the age of ten, I could stand with intermediate and I moved to Fuji Lawa, Agarawu is still very much there".
"They gave me the leadership to represent Agarawu later I opted out and turned professional at age 15. Since then I chose music as a way of life and living."
"Singing has always been my strong power, though some said my voice was not good, it's cracky but all thanks to God I still found my way here".
He said, "Talazo was my nickname in Agarawu. As a young boy my mum used the Talazo drug for me whenever, I purge, so when people complain they are purging, I recommend it to them, so people started calling me "Talazo".....Then I took advantage of that name to add value to what I later found as my journey of success of life. The Talazo Fuji which was so popular".
"I have done so many things in life. I was once a clearing and forwarding agent, I'm a qualified technician, I worked repairing airconditioners. I have done so many beautiful things with my life but in every thing I do I always find myself returning to my music."
Wasiu Ayinde later pledged the donation of a studio for the college of broadcasting in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Nigerian high life and pop singer, Adekunle Gold has revealed the release date for his fourth album titled ‘Catch Me If You Can’.
In a social media post announcing the album, the Afropop star said it will be released on February 4, 2022.
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This is coming after Gold spoke about his recent stage performances and forthcoming works in a personalised email to fans in September.
According to the singer, while on his musical tour, he had battled stage freight and low concert turnouts.
“I remember in 2016 the turnout of some of these cities was super low. I remember how some of my performances were lackluster,” Adekunle Gold had said.
“I used to have so much stage fright with shaky vocals while I performed. Some nights on stage I didn’t even know how to engage the crowd if there was any technical issue. so many funny stories from that year.
“But look all that is gone now, it’s all about growing, I’m still growing and AG Baby is in the building. I have had so much fun in different cities, every song I performed went off and the energy has been really crazy.
“You people won’t even let me sing my songs to you, you want to perform at the top of your voices to me. In the middle of this, I have been rounding off my album and working on the film project I told you about last time.”
The singer has released three albums so far, namely: ‘Gold’ (2016), ‘About 30’ (2018), and ‘Afropop’ (2020).
Adekunle Gold gained popularity after putting out ‘Sade’, the 2015 hit single which is a highlife cover of One Direction’s ‘Story of My Life’.