Entertainment

Ovation Launches 24Hours Television Broadcast on OurTV

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4 years ago

September 12, 2020

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By Eric Elezuo

The Ovation Media Group, owners of the ever popular celebrity journal, Ovation International Magazine, The Boss Newspapers and OvationTV, has concluded arrangements to float a 24 hours uninterrupted television broadcast to be known as Ovation International Television.

The landmark launch, which is propelled by first class celebrity journalist and chairman of the group, Bashorun Dele Momodu, is due to hit the airwaves on Monday, September 14, 2020 via Channel 117 on Our TV, a digital satellite television licensed by the Nigeria broadcasting Corporation (NBC).

Speaking with The Boss on the debut of the station, the manager, Ebuwa Agbonwaneten, hinted that the station, which is out to claim the entertainment capital status it rightly deserves, will feature inspiring talk shows, high profile interviews, platinum weddings, fashion and style, music and many more. He added that the appeal extends to all ages irrespective of inclination and lovers of the good life.

“There will never be a dull moment,” he said.

He also revealed that the programmes of Ovation International Television will also be syndicated on local and international TV platforms across board.

The Ovation brand came into existence in 1995, and has ever since remained number one in celebration of excellence and promotion of budding artists and entertainers. It’s Ovation carol, held every December has remained a rallying point for both top and rising stars of the Nigerian entertainment industry and beyond.

“Ovation has had a penchant for quality production over the years, and this project will not be an exception,” Bashorun Momodu promised.

Entertainment

‘We Finally Lost Him’, AGN Confirms Junior Pope’s Death

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1 week ago

April 11, 2024

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The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has confirmed the death of Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope.

The actor and three of his colleagues were coming back from a movie location in a boat when they fell into Anam River in Anambra on Wednesday.

Rollas took to his instagram page on Thursday to disclose the sad development as he wrote, “It is so so sad that our joy was shortlived.

“My first post was out of excitement when we noticed his tingling fingers. Two notable hospitals tried their best to revive him but to no avail.

“God knows the best. We finally lost him,” he said.

Junior Pope joined the Nollywood industry in 2006, and started attending movie auditions and acting as a minor character in movies.

He usually played the role of a bodyguard, palace attendant, and servant in movies.

In 2007, he rose to fame after acting in the Nollywood blockbuster movie “Secret Adventures”, a movie directed by Tchidi Chikere.

He acted in more than 150 Nollywood movies which include: “Secret Adventures”, “Mad sex”, “Bitter Generation”, “Vengeance of Bullet”, “The Cat”, “The Generals”, “Wrong Initiation” among others.

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I’m No Longer Cut Out for Marriage, Having Kids – Iyabo Ojo

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1 week ago

April 11, 2024

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Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has said that she is no longer cut out for marriage or having kids, stressing that her now is only for enjoyment.

Iyabo Ojo, a divorcee, expressed her intention not to seek marriage with her current partner, music executive Paul Okoye, also known as Paulo, saying their realtionship is for companionship.

Taking to her Instagram page, the actress shared, “Marriage – done and dusted. Had kids – done and dusted. Raised my kids – done and dusted. Next stage: Enjoyment! Enjoyment! Enjoyment!”

She added that people should, however, do what makes them happy and works for them.

“This is me. Do you ….. do what makes you happy and what works for you,” she wrote.

Iyabo Ojo is a prominent Nigerian actress, filmmaker, and entrepreneur.

She has been active in the Nigerian film industry, often referred to as Nollywood, for many years.

Ojo has appeared in numerous movies and has gained recognition for her talent and versatility as an actress. Apart from her acting career, she has also ventured into film production.