Category: Arts & Entertainment

Igbogbo Magical Festivista: Seriki, Dragon, TySleek, Other Artistes Thrill Igbogbo Residents

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Kunle Adelabu -It will be an annual concert – Builder Daini It was another wonderful experience that will linger in the memories of Igbogbo residents for a long time, when the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) staged a mega concert which witnessed many stars mounting the stage to thrill the crowd. The concert, which was staged at the Agarawu/Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Road junction, on the Xmas eve, lasted till early morning on the Xmas day, was tagged, ‘Igbogbo Magical Festivista’. The star artiste, Seriki, had a great time interacting…

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Photos: Suave Records CEO Celebrates Wife’s 40th Birthday With All White Party

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Kunle Adelabu It was an all – white party as the Chief Executive Officer, Suave Records and a Senior Legislative Aide in the National Assembly, Mr Oluwakemi Hassan, popularly called ‘General Bashexy’, celebrated his wife, Mrs Medinat Hassan, on her 40th birthday. The celebration, tagged, ‘Meddy’s 40th All White Party’, was held at the Whitehall Event Place, Oba Sekumade – Ogolonto Road, on the eve of the Christmas celebration. At the all – white birthday bash were Adeboruwa of lgbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Emugoriade I,…

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EROZ PLACE: Where Nature Meets Cuisine In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu If you are a resident in Ikorodu, and you are searching for a place like no other, where you can treat your family, friends, associates or relax yourself for the yuletide season, and you probably thinking of going out for such, there is no need to search any further because EROZ Place is here for you. EROZ, which was berthed some years ago, has continued to evolve and satisfying every season, generations and adapting to time and changes. The same place, but new ideas, innovations, and consistent transition…

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Igbogbo Sets To Promote Indigenous Talents, Projects Council With ‘Magical Festivista’

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye The Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, has perfected plans to make this festive season memorable for residents, especially the youths, by staging an all – night festival on the eve of the Christmas, till morning. According to the organisers, the initiative, tagged, ‘Igbogbo Magical Festivista’, will be an annual event every December 24, and would also be used to promote indigenous talents and place Igbogbo on the global entertainment map. The plans for the festivista, which is…

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Photos: 2023 Ikorodu – Oga Carnival: Hair, Fashion Take Centre Stage On Wednesday

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Jare Babatunde Tailors and hair stylists in Ikorodu took the centre stage on Wednesday, when they dazzled the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Shotobi, eminent guests, tourists and residents. They went down the runway to showcase their creativity and talents to a large audience including judges at the Ikorodu Town Hall, Owolowo/Olubi Street, Ikorodu. The hair and fashion show has been part of the annual Ikorodu – Oga Carnival, where members of the tailoring and hairdressing associations compete, exhibit their talents and entertain guests.

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Queen Katherine Oluwanifemi Emerges Miss Ikorodu – Oga 2023

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Wale Jagun Queen Katherine Nana Samuel Oluwanifemi has emerged as the Miss Ikorodu –Oga for the 2023/2024 session. At the colourful and well – attended show held at the Arch. Olutusen Onafowokan Hall of the Ikorodu Town Hall, Olubi/Owolowo, Ikorodu, on Monday, November 13, 2023, Queen Kathrine, who represented Egbe Tobalase Obinrin, emerged the winner after a stiff competition with seven other contestants, and won the prize money of N100, 000. She is 23 years. Miss Abioye Adedayo Elizabeth, 21 years, the constestant that represented Egbe Gbogeniyi and Miss Olanrewaju…

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Royal Fathers, Ogun Deputy, Political Bigwigs Join Permanent Member, LSUBEB, Dr Saheed Ibikunle, In Giving Out Daughter, Oluwadamilola In Marriage

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Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu representative and Permanent Member, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LSUBEB), Dr. (Otunba) Saheed Oladapo Ibikunle, on Saturday, November 4, 2023, staged a talk of the town wedding ceremony for his beautiful daughter, Oluwadamilola Bilikis Ibikunle. Dr Ibikunle, who is also the Special Adviser on Constituency Matter to the Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, was joined by royal fathers, elected public officers, government functionaries, chieftains of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), political leaders and other eminent personalities, as the newly wedded couples were ushered…

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I Wrote ‘Maami’ As A Profound Gratitude, Love For My Mother – Da’Fresh Olorin

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Kunle Adelabu Da’Fresh Olorin, a young music act, songwriter and entertainer, is not resting on his oars at all, as he has continued to go into the studio to turn out songs after songs. This month alone, he has announced two songs, one of which he wrote and released to express his love for his mother on her 50th birthday, and the other one he was featured in after he made input into the original song written by another artiste. Da’Fresh spoke with THE IMPACT, on the two songs, stating…

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Sarumi, Others Emerge Ikorodu ANTP Chairman, Excos

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Kunle Adelabu Ijede born theatre practitioner, Prince Adefolaju Idreez Sarumi, has emerged as the Chairman, Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioner (ANTP), Ikorodu LG Branch. The endorsement of Sarumi, who is the Chief Executive Officer, Sarumi Royal Communication and Entertainment, took place on Thursday, at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, by the State Electoral Committee led by veteran actor, Mr Adewale Elesho, a.k.a. ‘Enu n jawaya Baba Dami’. Sarumi had earlier emerged as the consensus Chairman in Ikorodu, at an election that took place at the Ikorodu Town Hall, Ikorodu,…

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Heroism Of Erelu Ota Sets For Stage At 32nd Ikorodu – Oga Day Carnival

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Wale Jagun The umbrella body of all clubs, societies and associations in Ikorodu and the organisers of the annual Ikorodu –Oga Day Celebrations, the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), has endorsed the staging of the play, ‘The Heroism of Erelu Ota’, during the 32nd edition of the annual carnival. Activities for this year’s Oga Day Celebrations begin November 11 and end on November 18, 2023. The Heroism of Erelú Ota, is a play that narrates the heroic exploits of the first Iya Egbe of Ikorodu, her ordeals, altruistic support,…

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