Entertainment

Ovation Carol Hits Lagos Again!

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4 years ago

December 14, 2019

Eric

On Sunday, December 15, 2019, all roads lead to the Convention Centre of the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites for the mother of all shows – the Ovation Carol.

A production of Ovation Media Group, the event has over the years become a show stopper and a toast for residents of Lagos, its environs and across geography.

With the theme, it’s all about hope, Ovation celebrates Christmas in Lagos like never before, and the Chairman, Ovation Group, Bashorun Dele Momodu, has described the event as ‘one of the major reasons Lagos is the famous city in Africa.

On the line up of performers this year are Grammy nominee, Burna Boy, the Elegant Stallion, Onyeka Onwenu; ageless Sir Shina Peters, Lagos Boy, Olamide; sonorous gospel singer, Tim Godfrey, Kid sensation, Rema, Rudeboy, Teni, Okey Bakassi as the Master compere among many others.

Also on the line up is the mass Hymnodia Choir.

The show promises to stun onlookers and create another first in the history of performances; a feature akin to the Ovation outfit.

The night also promises to host the who is whos in the Nigerian political terrain, captains of industries, entertainment buffs, religious leaders and academias.

The 2019 Ovation Carol is proudly sponsored by Esther Ajayi Foundation. The outfit owned by the ever giving Woman of God, Reverend Mother Esther Ajayi, has sponsored the last three editions of fiesta.

Entertainment

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

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5 days ago

April 11, 2024

Eric

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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5 days ago

April 11, 2024

Eric

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.