One of the Legendary actor that should not be forgotten in the entertainment industry is ‘Alabi Yellow ‘ Samuel Akinpelu, popularly known as Alabi Yellow, was born on December 16, 1959, in Lagos State, Nigeria. He became renowned for his work in the Yoruba movie industry, earning fame for his comedic roles and his ability to bring humor and life to the characters he portrayedThis writeup(Caption) is from Ayeni Abayomi pageHe was also a notable figure in the Nigerian film industry for his contributions to Yoruba theater and drama. Sir Alabi Yellow had a prolific career in the film industry,…
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Yemi Eberechi Alade (born 13 March 1989), better known as Yemi Alade, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress and activist. Her music is a mixture of Afropop, highlife, dancehall, pop and R&B, and has been of influence in several countries across Africa. She sings in English, Igbo, Pidgin, Yoruba, French, Swahili and Portuguese. Alade won the Peak Talent Show in 2009 after which she signed to Effyzzie Music Group, and had a hit with her single “Johnny” in 2014. Following the releases of her albums King of Queens and Mama Africa, Alade embarked on world tours consecutively. In 2016, she…
Zina Saro-Wiwa (born 1976, Port Harcourt, Nigeria) is a Brooklyn-based video artist and filmmaker. She makes video installations, documentaries, music videos and experimental films. Saro-Wiwa is the founding filmmaker of the alt-Nollywood movement – a movement that uses the narrative, stylistic and visual conventions of the Nollywood film industry but for subversive, politically challenging ends. Formerly a BBC journalist, her artistic practice emerged from her interest in changing the way the world sees Africa, using film, art, and food. Her practice includes New West African Kitchen, a project where Saro-Wiwa re-imagines West African cuisine, each feast also featuring African video…
The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has advocated for “green justice” and environmental sustainability at an event tagged, “Sustaining the Planet, Upholding the Law: Green Justice in Action”. The programme, which was held at Babcock University Law Campus, Iperu, brought together distinguished sustainability advocates. Gbadegesin, who was one of the panelists, stressed the need to harness economic opportunities in waste materials by diverting them from landfills, for recyclable purposes, and by so doing reduce environmental hazards. He disclosed that LAWMA has undertaken an initiative to replace the landfill in Epe with a state-of-the-art…
Reinforcing its commitment to combatting fraud and protecting customers’ financial interests, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, commemorated International Fraud Awareness Week 2024 hosting an insightful seminar in accordance with the global theme for International Fraud Awareness Week 2024, “Share A Story, Stop A Scam”. The seminar held at Wema Bank Head Office in Lagos on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024. International Fraud Awareness Week is a global celebration commemorated annually in the third week of November, with the goal of highlighting the increasing threat that fraud poses on individual, business and…
Olajumoke Orisaguna, famously known as ‘Olajumoke Onibread’, has made a remarkable return to the spotlight after a brief hiatus. The former former bread seller turned model has joined City FM as a radio presenter, hosting her talk show, “Kilon Shele”. At a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos, Orisaguna expressed gratitude to her supporters, particularly renowned photographer, TY Bello, who played a pivotal role in her rise to fame in 2016. Orisaguna, who spoke in the Yoruba language, expressed willingness to go back to school while also recounting her struggles with finances, exploitation, and the challenges she faced due to…
Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator and self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, has been arrested in Finland alongside four other individuals for alleged terror-related offenses. Local reports indicate that Ekpa was remanded in custody by the Päijät-Häme District Court on charges of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent. According to the police, Simon Ekpa, identified as the main suspect, was detained “on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent,” while the four others were apprehended “for financing a terrorist crime.” This development has corroborated the prophetic warning of Primate…
The Aké Arts and Books Festival has kicked off with a bang, bringing together literature lovers, artists, and creatives from across Africa and beyond. At the heart of this vibrant celebration is Sterling Bank, which has served as a dedicated headline sponsor for eight consecutive years, playing a key role in elevating Africa’s creativity and culture to global prominence. Opening the festival, Lola Shoneyin, the dynamic and visionary director of Aké, captivated the audience with her reflections on the theme, “Finding Freedom.” Shoneyin addressed pressing global issues with a sense of urgency and candor. “I’ve seen too many structures fail…
Retired CG Abolurin decorates AIG Adegoke Fayoade, Dfcss, mni as a distinguished fellow member of ICSS … The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command was fully, represented, at the maiden International Security Conference of the Institute of Criminology and Strategic Studies of Nigeria ( ICSSN ), under the leadership of the Chairman, Governing Council of ICSS and former Commandant General, NSCDC, Dr Ade Abolurin, Dfcss, OFR, psc ( + ), rtd, held today, Thursday, 21st November, 2024, at the Afe Babalola Hall, University of Lagos. The Keynote address of the conference, with the theme;…
L – R: Mr. Osita Ede, Divisional Head, Product Development, Fidelity Bank Plc; Mrs. Aboluwade Margaret, Zonal Coordinator, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Council; Dr. Ken Opara, Promo Committee Chairman and Executive Director, Lagos and South West, Fidelity Bank Plc; Mrs. Oghenero Ugoji, Director, National Lottery Regulatory Commission, Lagos Zonal Office; Mr. Tanko Olaseni Mohammed, Head, Monitoring Inspection & Enforcement, Lagos State Lottery and Gaming Authority; and Ms. Damilola Oshinowo, Legal Officer, Lagos State Lottery and Gaming Authority: at the launch of the Fidelity Bank Get Alert in Millions Season 6 (GAIM 6) promo in Lagos recently. Leading financial institution,…