Ablow expands music career

Fast-rising singer, Abayomi Busari, popularly known as Ablow is, no doubt, accomplishing his resolution for the year 2015, just as he has extended his fan base outside the shores of the country, following his recent trip to the United Kingdom.
Ablow who recently returned from a trip to the UK has revealed his real mission to the foreign, saying that, “My mission to the UK was to expand and move beyond my shore. It is a different kind lifestyle and industry that one needs to add to his brand.

CVL celebrates Taiwo Ajai-Lycett @74

Actress, Taiwo Ajayi Lycett, was the cynosure of all eyes at the Centre for Values in Leadership (CVL) Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Tuesday as encomiums were showered on her by her colleagues and others dignitaries who graced her 74th birthday bash.
The event, packaged by CVL founded by Professor Pat Utomi and tagged: “Leadership without Title (LWT)” brought thespians, academia and friends to celebrate the veteran who started her acting career in London.
After a documentary on the ageless actor was shown, Taiwo thanked those who put up the birthday together and all those in attendance.
“In the midst of this fuel crisis, I was only expecting a handful. I’m moved to tears. Actors can change the world, they can change the system. We are actors because we want to project ideas, ideas that will change the world. The problem we have in the country is the fact that a lot of people went to the university but they are not educated. They have Phd and they have no idea what to do with it.

Skales holds "Man of the Year" concert today

All roads will lead to the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, today for Skales event tagged “The Man of the Year” concert.
The album launch concert, in conjunction with Motbensonz Solutions, is expected to be graced by stakeholders of the entertainment industry, captains of industries among others billed to make the event colourful.

JJC to perform in London today

One of the pioneers of the Afrobeat in the UK, Abdulrasheed Bello, a.k.a JJC Skillz,  will lead 10 of UK’s emerging artistes in a live performance at a quarterly event tagged: “Afrobeat Live” at Jazz Cafe in London today.
In a bid to make the event memorable, and in effort to also establish the mission of the event by creating a platform in giving a face lift for growing indigenous Afrobeat musicians in the UK, JJC has announced R&B pop group Big Brovas as one of his special guests that will join him on stage today.

10 TAMPPAN members return to school

Apparently in a rush to deliver in some of the promises he made to the over 10,000 members of TAMPPAN before his emergence as its leader, the national President of the Theatre group, Dele Odule, has ensured that 10 members of the association who want to empower themselves academically have gained admission into the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU).
Courtesy of the Federal Government scheme, Project Nollywood, the fortunate 10, names withheld, have begun registration processes at the state-owned university in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State.
“We are determined to make the industry more attractive and viable to stakeholders, the academic empowerment of our members is one of the ways to do this’, Odule told R on Friday.
From now, not every Dick, Tom and Harry would be allowed to practice Theatre among the Yoruba actors and actresses unless such a person belongs to, at least, one of the Guilds that the executives have inaugurated recently.

Papa Ajasco opens baby factory

PAPA Ajasco and Company has commenced a new season of Television comedy that features Papa Ajasco, Pa James, Miss Pepeiye, Boy Alinco and Mama Ajasco in a production that sees the crew establish and operate an illegal baby factory.

According to the Managing Director of WAP, Wale Adenuga Jr., “this new season of Papa Ajasco and Company is packed with several entertaining stories. They really get themselves into some tight situations, but these experiences always leave them, as well as the viewers, with new lessons and also laughter.

For almost 20 years, Papa Ajasco and Company TV comedy has remained a favourite amongst viewers due to its unique blend of edutainment; “which seeks to entertain viewers while

Eniola Badmus takes Basira to London

There seems to be nothing stopping chubby actress and producer, Eniola Badmus, in her quest to take her trade even beyond the shores of the country.
Badmus who has been making appearances in Nollywood movies of late is currently in London shooting her latest flick. Information gathered revealed that these are actually good times for the dark actress who is never shy of her huge stature. It will be recalled that Badmus took delivery of a brand new white Honda Pilot recently and has been rated as one of the busiest cross over actresses currently.
On her Instagram page on Thursday, she shared some of the pictures taken while shooting the movie. Elated Badmus said she was happy with the dimension her career was taking and would continue to work hard to make her stay worth the while.

Celebrities task incoming government

ORIS SIMEON
The first change we want to see is a change in the electricity issue in the country. Secondly, we need good roads. Also, I think that if the  security issue is properly looked into, every other thing will fall into place naturally.
MERCY JOHNSON
My expectation concerning the incoming government of Buhari is focus on the most important things. We need the government to pay attention to human development, power, security, and of course, the entertainment industry.  I also expect that there should be no

My children will take after me —Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

Popular Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, fondly called Omo-Sexy has said she can see her trait in all her children claiming that “a lion cannot give birth to a rat”. Omotola stated this at the just held Unilever awareness programme on iron deficiency in women and children, at the Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos.
The brand ambassador of Knorr Cubes, a product of Unilever Big PLC revealed that “My children don’t have a choice, they have to take after me. A lion does not give birth to a rat. I have raised all my children to be conscious about activism and humanitarian duties. This explains the reason I brought my daughter out to participate in my activist programmes, and the social responsibilities, which have now become the hallmark of my career.

Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo turns mother

 Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo and her hubby are in a joyous mood as the family has been blessed with a new baby boy.

The Abia State-born actress broke the good news on Thursday as she expressed her joy on the safe delivery of the new born whom she had already named Matthew.

She stated on social media handle that “Baby Matthew is here! Just one look at him and the world is alright with me! Yeah it’s a lovely day! Thank you Jesus! Thank you all for your prayers! We are grateful and thankful for this gift of life. #gemini baby #May 28th.”

P-Square to perform at Buhari’s inauguration ceremony

Following the preparations for the handing over of the new leadership of the president-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, marking the commencement of his rule in the history of Nigeria’s democracy as democratic president, popular hip-hop artistes, P-Square will lead other artistes to perform at the inauguration ceremony tomorrow.

Sky Entertainment gathered that the duo was picked by the new ruling political party, All Progressive Congress.

How Majek Fashek, 2Face light up COSON’s 5th anniversary

The Lagos Airport Hotel, venue of this year’s Copyright Society of Nigeria, (COSON), a Collective Management Organisation, came alive when Majek Fashek and 2face Idibia thrilled dignitaries at COSON’s 5th anniversary celebration. Fans dubbed it the ‘collaboration of the century’.
 The celebration was characterised by the COSON Roll of Honour Ceremonies, a celebration of individuals who had contributed greatly to the defense of the rights of creative people in Nigeria.

Fans instigate clashes among musicians —Sikiru Ayinde

Agboola Sikiru Ayinde, popularly known as SK Sensation, is a former PMAN chairman for Lagos State for three terms  and a fuji musician who plays a vital role in the FUMAN. In this interview with SEYI SOKOYA, the Fuji act revealed the development the association had recorded in recent times and his music career. Excerpts:

You are much active in political campaign of the Lagos State governor-elect, what really prompted your decision and why are entertainers identifying themselves with politicians?
Indeed, I am a politician, but we cannot run away from the fact that all human beings generally are political animals and having said that, I think I deserve the right to pitch my tent with any political party I feel is good for me. Taking a look at all the All Progressive Congress, (APC) ruling states and success it recorded at the last general election, it is clear that the states witnessed tremendous development. However, despite the fact that I follow politics, it has not for once affected my primary call, which is music.

John Dumelo will forever be my baby boo - Yvonne Nelson

Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson is professing her undying 'love' for actor John Dumelo barely a week after the two had a nasty rift on twitter.

The two, who were hitherto, very close, had a strained relationship due to their divergent views on the #dumsormuststop campaign.

John Dumelo last Friday took to twitter and reacted fiercely to an earlier tweet by Yvonne Nelson which suggested that he was an a**kisser.

The actor sent out ferocious tweets saying he was disappointed and hurt by a trusted friend’s insult in the full glare of the general public. Yvonne did not hesitate to respond in equal measure.

Sky Entertainment: Obey names church, school after parents today

Sky Entertainment: Obey names church, school after parents today: IN a bid to honour the memories of his parents, the Toriola Fabiyi and Kembis families, the music icon, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, w...

Obey names church, school after parents today

IN a bid to honour the memories of his parents, the Toriola Fabiyi and Kembis families, the music icon, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, will today, gather dignitaries from all walks of life to his hometown, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, to immortalise his parents.

Pizzy sets new standard with 5 hours concert

All roads led to the popular GQ lounge  last Saturday, when fast rising artiste, Fabulous Pizzy, hosted a live band concert which lasted five hours.

Wizkid, Yemi Alade get nominated for Bet Awards 2015

Nigerian pop stars Wizkid and Yemi Alade have been named as nominees in this year’s BET awards.
The duo have been nominated alongside Ghana’s Sarkodie and Stoneboy, South Africa’s AKA, DRC’s Fally Ipupa and Kenya’s Sauti Sol for the award of Best International Act Africa category.

Actresses willingly offer sex for roles --Amaechi

Renowned Nollywood movie director Amaechi Ukeje, has rubbished the constant accusations from actresses who claim sexual harassment from producers and directors is rampant in the movie industry.

Foluke Daramola-Salako fights against rape

In a bid to advocate against the incessant Rape in Nigeria, actress cum crusader, Foluke Daramola-Salako has set on the forefront PARA, a PAN World Global rape foundation that is primarily placed to fight against rape in Africa.

Nominees for Quill Awards emerge

The judges for the 2015 Promasidor Quill Awards, led by its Chairman, Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole (OFR) have selected 17 nominees for the seven categories of this year’s edition of the prestigious awards.

My take on Jonathan, Buhari —Seun Kuti

SEYI SOKOYA brings the full text of his conversation with the last son of the Afro Beat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Seun Kuti, who opens up on his take on Jonathan, Buhari, his family and his dog.

YOU recently gave back to the society as part of activities marking your 32nd birthday. What really informed this?

I won’t describe it as giving back to the society. I would say it was a development aimed at investing in my community. We are looking at how we can make people become the best in their endeavours in our own little way. So, I worked with my friends at the French Cultural Centre and the Alliance Francais. We decided to donate French lessons to both junior and senior secondary school students of Agidingbi Grammar school. A French teacher will go there once a week to teach French.

Nigerians like to have money without working for it — Chief Ebenezer Obey

Music icon, Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, on Friday marked his 73rd birthday with a prayer session. In this exclusive interview with SEYI SOKOYA, the great-grandfather speaks on his life, national issues and secret behind his relevance in the music industry. Excerpts:

Congratulations on your 73 birthday, how do you feel attaining this age?

I feel so grateful to God for my life and all that He has done for me in the last 73 years. Looking back to my early days as I went from being a child to a man, a married man, having children and especially the magic things the Lord has done for me in my profession, honestly, I will continue to be grateful to God because when I was 40, it was a landmark in my life. I was also able to celebrate 50, then 60, until three years ago when I clocked 70, the light of God has continued to shine on me, even till now.

Why I shunned music —Rev Folarin, Obey’s son

Reverend Folarin Fabiyi-Obey is the son of the music maestro, Evangelist Ebenezer Fabiyi  Obey. Folarin is the senior pastor of Decross Gospel Mission Church based in Lagos. In this interview with SEYI SOKOYA, he speaks on the state of the nation and his relationship with his father.