AYUBA AT 60

Adewale Ayuba, the legendary Fuji musician, sat on his plush sofa, surrounded by trophies and plaques that told the story of his illustrious career. As he celebrated his 60th birthday, he couldn’t help but reminisce about his journey to becoming one of Nigeria’s most iconic musicians. Born on May 6, 1963, in Ibadan, Oyo State,…

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OMOTOLA: BEYOND NOLLYWOOD

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, born on February 7, 1978, is a prominent Nigerian actress, singer, philanthropist, and former model. Widely known for her influence in Nollywood, she has appeared in over 300 films since her debut in 1995, earning recognition both locally and internationally. With over 3 million followers on Facebook, she was the first Nigerian…

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YORUBA NOW DOMINATES FILMMAKING, JIDEONWO

Media personality, Chude Jideonwo, has claimed that Nigeria’s biggest filmmakers are predominantly from the Yoruba part of the country. Jideonwo stated this while discussing the dominance of Yoruba filmmakers in Nigeria film industry. The media personality in a post on Instagram, mentioned notable names like Toyin Abraham, Kemi Adetiba, Funke Akindele, Mo Abudu, Kunle Afolayan,…

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ONOBRAKPEYA AND HIS ARTS

Bruce Obomeyoma Onobrakpeya (born 30 August 1932) is a Nigerian printmaker, painter and sculptor. He has exhibited at the Tate Modern in London, the National Museum of African Art of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., and the Malmö Konsthall in Malmö, Sweden. The National Gallery of Modern Art, Lagos, has an exhibit of colourful…

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NODASH, THE CINEMATOGRAPHER

Adekunle “Nodash” Adejuyigbe is a Nigerian filmmaker and producer. He has served as a producer and executive producer for various documentaries and commercials for international organizations and is regarded as one of the most exceptional directors and one of the most in-demand cinematographers in the New Nigerian Cinema. Adekunle “Nodash” Adejuyigbe began his career at…

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