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Ovation Carol 2018: The Charity Fiesta that Shook the World

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By Eric Elezuo

For 11 years running, the Ovation brand has been in the forefront of organising a charity concert aimed at setting up entrepreneurs, honouring distinguished Nigerians and providing unrivaled entertainment at the one stop show better known as Ovation Carol with a constant theme of ‘It’s all about Hope’.

DJ Cuppy thrilling the guests

This year’s edition was not only an exception, but went more steps further in size and magnitude, drawing to the Convention Centre of the Eko Hotels and Suites a crowd of fun lovers, captains of industries, political big wigs, religious leaders, entertainment buffs and the general public.

Dream Boi performing on stage

Kicking off at shortly before 8pm with a superb red carpet reception, the show made an early promise of tantalising the guests as portrayed by the lavishly decorated hallway with the paraphernalia of the Ovation brand and past hits of the Ovation title. Guests were indeed in for a pleasant time.

Reverend Mother Esther Ajayi & Olori Naomi Ogunwusi

With an array of A-list performers, budding artists, fashion gurus, the magnificent duo of Tee A and Daala Oruwari as anchors, and all comers, things came to glorious start. The glorious voices of the mega choir made the statement that the night has nothing to do with as usual. The members of the mass choir gave out the best of Christmas songs, taking the audience to crescendo after crescendo. It was a moment of high spiritual ecstasy. No one was in doubt that it was actually ‘Christmas in Lagos’.

Mrs Bolaji Momodu, Sinach and a guest

The pulsating performance was followed by an extreme high praise and worship session led by Big Bolaji. If there was another prompting the people; that was it. The hall was charged and electrified. No one could remain on their seat. Shouts of euphoria continued to reverberate in the hall that was filled to capacity with a spill over outside.

Then one another, the best of Nigerian artists began to do what they know best how to do, including an international group from Sierra Leone. From Sammy Okposo to Sinach to Burna Boy and Adekunle Gold, the people couldn’t but ask for more. There was splendid shows from Falz the Bahd Guy, Yinka Ayefele, Teni, Tweeny among many others.

The major highlights of the night were the induction of three notable Nigerians into the Ovation Hall of Fame, and recognition of entrepreneurs who were supported with a million naira by the Esther Ajayi Foundation the previous year as they tell their success stories. The inductees are the Proprietor and Founder of Henry Alex Duduyemi Memorial College, Chief Alex Duduyemi, Chief Fatoye and the elegant Stallion, Chief Onyeka Onwenu.

In his speech, the Chairman, Ovation Media Group, Bashorun Dele Momodu heaped praises on the noble Nigerians for their contribution in making better the lives of people, especially for shinning the light of success in his own path.

The CEO of BISCOM, Prince Bisi Olatilo, was on hand to supervise the cutting of the Carol cake, which involved the entire Momodu family, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adewusi, Ojaja II, Reverend Mother Esther Ajayi and her Husband, Dr Ademuyiwa Ajayi and their children.

The show provided enough to eat and drink also featured a fashion show where fashion expert, Simi Ajayi, unleashed her beautiful designs on the runway.

Among many notable Nigerians that graced the occasion were the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adewusi, Ojaja II and his beautiful wife, Olori Naomi; CEO of Eleganza Group, Chief Razaq Okoya and his wife, Shade Okoya; Founder of Love of Christ Generation (C&S) Church, London, Reverend Mother Esther Ajayi and her husband, Dr. Ademuyiwa Ajayi; Mr. Bayo Fatusin, Chief of Staff to the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Wale Jafojo; CEO, UT Financials, Mr Ade Adebajo; Iyalaje of Apapa, Princess Toyin Kolade; Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon Rotimi Amaechi; former Managing Director of First Bank, Mr. Bisi Onasanya, Chief Olu Okeowo, Senator Tokunboh Afikuyomi, Comrade Ayodele Adewale, Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Coalition Party, Dr. Nicholas Felix, Chief Onyeka Onwenu, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, Social Democratic Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Dr. Adetokunbo Pearse, former AIG of Police, Mr Tunji Alapinni and a host of others.

The fiesta was sponsored by the Esther Ajayi Foundation, a body dedicated to the provision of assistance to as many that are in need. The Foundation has reached out to over one million lives in 2018 in fulfillment of its promise the previous year on the same platform.

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Simi Features As Special Guest on Glo-sponsored African Voices

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Star singer Simi is special guest on Glo-sponsored African Voices

This weekend’s edition of African Voices Changemakers, on CNN International, will feature Nigerian songster, songwriter and actress, Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, popularly known by her stage name, Simi.

According to a statement by sponsors of the show, Globacom, Simi will delight viewers with inspirational stories behind her adventure in the music world on the 30-minute magazine programme.

Simi was born on 19 April 1988 in Lagos as the last of four children. She started her career as a gospel singer, releasing her debut studio album in 2008, entitled “Ogaju”. She gained public recognition in 2014 after releasing “Tiff”, a song that was nominated for Best Alternative Song at The Headies 2015. Earlier in 2014, Simi signed a record deal with X3M Music, but left the label in May 2019 following the expiration of her contract.

She released her second studio album “Simisola” on September 8, 2017. Her third studio album “Omo Charlie Champagne”, Vol. 1 was released to coincide with her 31st birthday on April 19, 2019, after which she launched her record label Studio Brat in June of the same year.

The graduate of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State was one of the top judges in Season 7 of the Nigerian idol TV show in 2022.

Simi who married a singer named Adekunle Gold in a private wedding ceremony on January 9, 2019 became a mother for the first time on the 30th of May 2020 when she gave birth to her daughter Adejare.

The 30-minute magazine programme will be aired on Saturday at 8.30 a.m. Repeats will be broadcast on Saturday at noon; Sunday at 4.30 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. On Monday next week, another repeat will be shown at 4.00 a.m., Saturday at 8.30 a.m. and 12 noon and Sunday at 7.00 p.m. and 9.30 p.m.

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

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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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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.

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