Category: Arts & Entertainment

Kunle Adelabu Mrs Sola Onayiga, a veteran actress popularly called, ‘Ireti’ has passed away. Ireti who was born into the Awojobi family of Ikorodu, died early Monday. She was said to have been admitted to the ICU Unit, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital two weeks ago. She was a popular figure in the popular sitcoms, Fuji House of Commotion and Checkmate. Her death was confirmed to THE IMPACT by Hon. Tunde Awojobi, a former Council Leader, Ikorodu Local Government who is a family to the late Mrs Sola Onayiga. “Yes,…

Kunle Adelabu Ikorodu-Oga Development Association (IKODASS), has announced the commencement of the first edition of its play writing competition for the literary inclined. The initiative tagged, ‘IKODASS Play Writing Competition’, is coming under the association’s Ikorodu Literary Initiative (ILI) in partnership with Promocom Ventures Limited. In a statement by the socio – cultural and developmental body, the competition, which was initiated towards changing the narrative about Ikorodu, is opened to everybody. “ILI is one of the association’s strategic pillars to change the narrative about our community. The competition is open…

Kunle Adelabu, Guests were stunned and at same time thoroughly enjoyed themselves as the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson took to the stage to perform at the burial party of his iCare Foundation Director – General’s mother’s burial party. Dare Melody, the popular juju and gospel musician who was saddled with the responsibility of entertaining guests of Mayor Muyideen Sanwoola, warmly allowed the youthful lawmaker to takeover from him. He was joined by Mr Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), the Ikorodu Constituency II Assembly seat hopeful and…

Kunle Adelabu -Hypeman Lucky, cultural groups, others entertain residents The Lagos State House of Assembly hopeful and entertainment investor, Eniola ‘Wake Up’ Adeyemi, pulled massive crowd as he staged the maiden edition of the ‘Ikorodu Wake Up Concert’. The Ikorodu Wake Up Concert, which paraded a leading hypeman in the entertainment industry, Hypeman Lucky, was part of the formal declaration activities  of the aspirant vying for the Ikorodu Constituency I seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly. The concert, which he said will be an annual event to promote…

Kunle Adelabu Boluwatife Hassan, a fast – growing ‘Hypeman’ personality within the entertainment industry, has declared that his next major aim is to attempt the Guinness Book of Work Record this year. The passionate and resourceful entertainer, popularly known by is stage name, ‘King Tife’, is attempting to be the first – ever entertainer to hype for 24 hours without stopping, a feat he said has never be attained before. Tife, who has hosted his own shows with large attendance, said that he plans to set world a record and…

Kunle Adelabu The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, has stated that Ikorodu is now the catch – centre for Netflix, an American streaming service and production company which offers a library of films and television series through distribution deals as well as its own productions, known as Netflix Originals. Sanwo – Olu said this while commending the abundant entertainment talents in Ikorodu and socio – economic factors that attracted developments to the Division during the commissioning of the Kimberly – Clark Huggies Diaper Manufacturing Plant at…

Kunle Adelabu Ewulogbo Dolapo, a rap act popularly known and called ‘Dphee Tha Dragon’, has released video of one of his audio tracks, ‘Street Prayer’, for the listening of his fans, especially those on the streets hustling. The track, which is one of the five from the Emergency Playlist of the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), now Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), graduate, was released on October 2, 2021. The video was shot and directed by Smartgraphy at the newly reconstructed United African Methodist Church (UAMC), Igbogbo. Ewulogbo…

Wale Jagun D’Bard Creative Media, a creative hub, in partnership with D’Theatrepreneurs of the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Skills Acquisition, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) (former Lagos State Polytechnic) and the Mass Communication Department Students Association, has staged an adaptation drama of Romeo and Juliet in commemoration of the Valentine’s Day celebration. The stage performance, which was tagged, “The Love Concert” and featured musical performance and comedy, took place at the 700 – Seater Auditorium, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, on Monday, February…

Kunle Adelabu Talented artiste, Meyrah, has released a new single titled, ‘Correct’, in appreciation of the people expressing love and care for their partners. Meyrah,  who is signed on the Fanafillit Management, featured the multi talented Da’Fresh Olorin, in her new track. Her last single, ‘Oruka’,  which was a success, was released in August 2021. According to a statement released  on Friday (yesterday) by her management, Meyrah disclosed that the song, “Correct”, was inspired by the low percentage of love she sees in the society. “The song is, therefore, an…