Category: Entertainment

7th NDIS: Nigeria’s N5b Creative Industry, A Goldmine for Diaspora Investment – Patric Doyle

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Dr Patric Doyle, a renowned Nigeria Actor, has said that the Nigerian creative industry has recorded unprecedented growth, with the box office crossing five billion naira as of September 2024. Doyle stated this while moderating a panel discussion on ‘Appraisal of Investment Prospects in the Nigerian Creative Industry’ during the 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS), in Abuja. He said “Nigerian films now account for 50.4 per cent of the box office revenue, surpassing foreign films. This remarkable achievement is largely attributed to the exceptional work of Nigerian actors, producers,…

Veteran actor, Charles Olumo Agbako dies at 101

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    Veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo and Agbako, is dead.   This was made known in a statement by the president of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) , Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin on Instagram on Thursday.   He wrote, “#tampanglobal announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly known as AGBAKO. Details of the burial arrangements will be shared at a later time. Good night father, 25/02/1923 to 31/10/2024.”   Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, also confirmed…

Sanwo-Olu to receive NANTAP Honourary Fellowship at National Delegates Convention 2024

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The National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP) said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State will not only serve as Chief Host during the association’s 2024 National Delegates Convention (NDC), taking place in Lagos from December 3 to 7, 2024, but will be honoured with the prestigious Honourary Fellow of Theatre Arts of the association.   The NANTAP Honorary Fellowship is awarded only to individuals who have made significant contributions to the promotion and development of arts and culture in Nigeria. Governor Sanwo-Olu is being recognised for his unwavering…

TAMPAN announces death of Veteran Actor, Ayobami Olabiyi ‘Bobo B’

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Nigeria’s movie industry, Nollywood, has been thrown into mourning with the death of a legendary Yoruba actor, Alhaji Ayobami Mudashir Olabiyi, popularly known as Bobo B.   Olabiyi, a prominent figure in the Yoruba film scene, reportedly died after battling an illness.   The news of Olabiyi’s death was disclosed by the Governor of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) in Oyo State, Yeye Bose Akinola.   The late actor reportedly missed a scheduled movie shoot in Oyo State in September due to his health…

Igbo community, Cajaah Estate Orozo celebrates New Yam with funfair

Lukman Laleye Babalola

It was a deep display of Igbo cultural heritage during the celebration of the 2024 edition of the new yam festival by the Ndi Igbo community of Cajaah estate located in Orozo community in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. This year ceremony which had as its theme: “Our Culture, Our Heritage” took place in the estate over the weekend and attracted Igbos within and outside its environ. They were indeed all dressed in different and diverse colorful traditional Igbo attires that befit the occasion. Highlighting the purpose of the occasion,…

BREAKING: Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland Oba Aromolaran passes on after 42 years on throne

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One of the first-class monarchs in Osun State, the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II, is dead. His death was announced in a statement, signed by Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Chief Yinka Fasuyi, on Thursday in Osogbo, the state capital.   Confirming the monarch’s death, Fasuyi, in a tribute that he personally sent to our correspondent, wrote, “An Era Comes To An Abrupt End!   “A Monumental History Closes! The Lion Departs The Forest! The Torch Bearer Of Oduduwa Relocates! The Symbol Of Obokun Adimula Transits! The Elegance…

AGN Abuja unveils Masterclass for Members, Aspiring actors …… Says 2-week program begins October 7

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Actors Guild of Nigeria, Abuja Chapter, has unveiled a 2-Week Masterclass designed to teach, empower Nigerians who intend to take movie making as a profession,the training according to AGN will also serve as platform to re-train movie Practitioners on technical and entrepreneurship skills embedded in movie industry. Mercy Salma Aminu ,Mayor, Actors Guild of Nigeria, Abuja Chapter disclosed this to journalists while unveiling the Masterclass at a press conference held in Abuja on Friday 30th August,2024,she described the intensive training as a transformative opportunity for every aspiring actor in…

Manarakis translates Potholes in my dream to Nupe Language as; “Gushegizhi mini ena min bo.”

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By Ababakar Muhammad     “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”   For sure, Prof. (hon) Adamu Idris Manarakis your dedication to translating BM Dzukogi’s “Potholes in my dream” into Nupe is truly commendable. Since embarking on this project in 2021 as you mentioned in your narration, although I thought it to be since 2020, your commitment and perseverance have been nothing short of remarkable. The completion of this translation after such a long and steadfast effort not only highlights your passion for preserving and…

80,000 Participants to attend Cultural Oneness Festival in Ghana

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Country’s Director of Cultural Oneness Festival, Ambassador Kazeem Balogun has confirmed that the event scheduled to hold in Ghana in September, is expected to attract 80,000 participants across the continent and around the world. At a media briefing recently, Amb Balogun added that the event is offering a platform for cultural exchange, business networking, and the promotion of African arts which will also feature Nigeria-Ghana tourism roundtable, providing an opportunity for stakeholders from both countries to share insights and foster closer ties. The upcoming 2024 edition of the Cultural…

Manarakis translates book written by first Northern Woman Novelist ‘The Stillborn’ to Nupe language

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  By Aisha Hussaina Idris Manarakis, Bida.     In 2018, Manarakis attended Minna-BAF, an occasion for the promotion of Literature and writing skills in Nigeria. He met with some high profile Nigerians who graced the occasion in various functions. There he met the First Woman Novelist from Northern Nigeria in person of Professor Zaynab Alkali. She called him by name; *Manarakis na Nupawa….* He was emotionally happy for a Professor of Language to give him such a mighty recognition, it’s something of joy. Manarakis is a native Language promotor,…