Category: Arts & Entertainment

Mohbad:Fans Lament Popularity After Death, Charge Family, Wife On Incomes

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Kunle Adelabu It has been controversies, tributes and lamentations galore over the popularity of the music act, Oladimeji Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known by stage name, ‘Mohbad’, since his sudden death was announced late Tuesday. Since his burial in Ikorodu on Wednesday, amidst protest by youths who was against where his family arranged to be his final resting place, the songwriter has continued to trend on the social media with fans and other concerned netizens sharing their thoughts about his demise. Few days after his death, more people are now following…

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Controversies Trail Talented Music Act, Mohbad’s Death

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Wale Jagun Fans were shocked on Tuesday, when the death of rising artiste, songwriter and former Marlian music act, Oladimeji Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as ‘Mohbad’, was announced on the social media. Mohbad, 27, last performed in Ikorodu Town Hall, on Sunday, where he entertained many of his fans who had great time. However, is death has been trailed by controversies as many reasons have been adduced for his untimely death. Initially, his fans alleged that he was killed by his former boss, Naira Marley and his crew, but there…

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Creativity On Display As SAIL Innovation Lab Graduates 30 In Cohort 2

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Kunle Adelabu It was creativity, innovation, and the transformative power of STEM education at its best as participants of Cohort 2 at the SAIL Innovation Lab, Ikorodu, displayed what they are capable of doing with technological knowledge. Young but talented graduants of the tech centre awed the initiator and sponsor of the facility, Senator Mikhail Adetokunbo Abiru, SAIL faculty members, parents and guests at their graduation ceremony on Saturday, as they showcased projects that are capable of addressing many challenges confronting the country. 30 outstanding Senior Secondary School(SSS) students graduated…

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Otunba Awomodu, Iyalaje Ojora, Chiefs Grace Egbe Tobalase’s Third Year Anniversary

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Kunle Adelabu -Club plans big for 2024 ‘Odun Osu’ It was glitz, fun – filled and colourful outing as the Egbe Tobalase Obinrin Ikorodu Kingdom, celebrated its third year anniversary of the existence of what is known and called in Ijebu circle as, ‘Regberegbe’ (a socio – cultural) club, existing in honour of the Ayangbure of Ikorodu. At the ceremony held at 17, Gbasemo Street, Aga, at the palace of Baale Aga, Chief Ibrahim Olukotun who, incidentally, is one of the club’s royal adviser (male), were Otunba Akinola Awomodu, Grand…

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Erelu Ota Play Will Revive Ikorodu’s Culture, Promote Tourism – Residents

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Kunle Adelabu minent personaElities and guests that attended the staging of ‘Heroine of Erelu Ota’ stage play, have stated that the initiative will further promote the efforts to promote culture and tradition of Ikorodu and help develop its tourism potentials. This was the position of guests at the premier of the play at the Arch. Olutusen Onafowokan Main Auditorium of the Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town Hall, Ikorodu on Monday, April 1, 2023. The play, which was written by Prince Waliu Adeyeri, the Creative Director, D’Bard Creative Media, showcased the…

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Heroism of Erelu Ota: D’Bard Creative Assures Residents, Others Of Epic Stage Performance

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Kunle Adelabu-To honour important women, Pepc Foundation The Creative Director, D’Bard Creative Media, Prince Waliu Adeyeri, has assured residents of Ikorodu and guests who are going to be attending the premier of the drama, ‘The Heroine of Erelu Ota’, a drama about the legendary Ikorodu woman who played significant role in the victory of Ikorodu over the Egba in what is known as ‘Ogun Agbala’ (Agbala War), and said to always journey between Ikorodu and Lagos Island on a mat spread on the lagoon, of an epic drama. The drama,…

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World Theatre Day: LASG Harps On Peaceful Co – Existence

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Government has again underscored the importance of peaceful co-existence of all residents, calling on creative practitioners to use the vehicle of theatre and other artistic content to further promote peace and unity in diversity.  The Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Femi Martins, stated this during a theatrical performance “The King Must Die”, staged by the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture to commemorate this year’s World Theatre Day at Igando Theatre, on Monday.  Speaking on the theme: “Theatre and a Culture of…

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OPINION: John Randle Lives On, As Centre Deepens Lagos Cultural Soul

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By Akeem Lasisi For decades Onikan has been one of the major areas that give Lagos a cultural soul. For, when many people think Lagos, they primarily think commerce. They think about population and a social life that is often ahead of what obtains in many other places. But beyond its multitude and socio-economic opportunities, Lagos is a haven of tourism and culture, signposted by its baronial waters and multiple monuments. At Onikan, you find the National Museum, the MUSON Centre, the Island Club, Yoruba Tennis Club, City Mall and…

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Prince Abiola Kosoko, Oloja Of Lagos – Elect Celebrates His Olori At 50

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The Oloja of Ereko, Lagos Island and Alashe of Ebute – Iga, Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, Prince Abiola Olojo – Kosoko, has hinted that the 50th birthday bash of her wife, Olori Adeshola Kosoko, held on Sunday, February 5, 2023, was the first step to celebrating a woman that has been celebrating him. Kosoko, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Origin Gardens and Resort, Ikorodu, also said that it is a pay back to a woman who has…

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Dallas International Yoruba Movie Awards Recognises Lateef Adedimeji For His Role In Ayinla

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Our Editor The prestigious Dallas International Yoruba Movies Awards (DIYMA) has bestowed the special “award of excellence” on the multi-talented and cross-over actor Lateef Adedimeji for his outstanding performance in the movie “Ayinla”. Mr and Mrs Kogberegbe, the CEOs of DIYMA, presented the award on Wednesday, 25th January 2023, during a “Meet & Greet” event organised in honour of the celebrity couple- Lateef and Adebimpe Adedimeji in Dallas, Texas, United States of America. According to the organisers of the awards, “DIYMA recognises outstanding crafts and celebrates same as the opportunity…

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