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Afro-Heritage Broadcasting & Entertainment Awards (AHBEA) organizers storm Nigeria for 2nD edition*s Press Conference
The organizers of Afro-Heritage Broadcasting and Entertainment Awards, are currently in Nigeria to create more awareness on the 2nd edition of AHBEA awards. The first edition was held october 30th 2015 in houston Texas USA and witnessed a large turn out to make it a huge success. The award is established to recognize entertainers in nigeria and Africa and to further showcase them to Africans in diaspora so as to correct the bad impression that Africans are up to no good which is been amplified on daily basis. And to further create a platform for Africa entertainers to work together in all entertainment areas.
The press conference witnessed a huge presence of media gurus with veteran actor Antar Laniyan – AHBEA past recipient in the legend category, Yomi Fash – Africa Coordinator for AHBEA, Bukky Fagbuyi – in charge of logistics for AHBEA, Muka Ray – head of committee for Welfare, and Sola Olaniyan – the CEO AHBEA in attendance.
Below is the speech by the CEO Mr Sola Olaniyan
A Speech Presented By Mr. Sola Olaniyan CEO/Founder, Afro- Heritage Entertainment At the Press Conference of the 2016 Annual Afro-Heritage Broadcasting & Entertainment Awards (AHBEA) Held At Eagles’ Park Hotel, Lagos, 17th March 2016
Gentlemen of the Press
Distinguished Guests
I am delighted to welcome you to the press conference to usher in the second edition of the annual Afro-Heritage Broadcasting and Entertainment Awards, the awards was established in 2015 to celebrate and honour eminent Africans who have contributed to the development of the race through their crafts and talents, especially in the entertainment and the broadcasting industries. These are the best brains in the industries who have gone extra mile to ensure that African cultural heritage is promoted and exhibited in the right perspective.
Over the years, the entertainment industry has become a veritable tool to promote the sustainability of societal beliefs and customs. It has gone beyond the episodes of ordinary merrymaking and a mere instrument to keep away idleness and redundancy. It has assumed a formidable pedestal in the society in promoting peace and harmony and most importantly the industry, today has become a money spinning venture and taken a front seat in determining economic fate of not just individuals or families but nations at large.
Therefore, it is not out of place to acknowledge those who have been committed to the development of the industry and significantly contributed their quotas for its growth. Meanwhile, AHBEA is going extra mile by not just celebrating this people but doing so in a unique way. It is a fact that every society that rejects its own will definitely suffer relegation and eventually goes to oblivion, we know Africans are everywhere and those in the Diaspora are more prone to foreign intrusion which can cause them permanent isolation from their roots. This is more reason we are taking the African legends and icons to them for celebration and appreciation.
The success of the maiden edition speaks volume for itself that is why we are taking it further this year with assurance of more spectacular event. Apart from reinforcing the overall objective of the award, we also seek to inspire the coming generation to appreciate and embrace which is our own for sustainability of our cultural values and identity.
The award which will take place on August 20th in Houston, Texas will have fifteen recipients which include veteran stars like Sodiq Daba, Liz Benson, Bimbo Manuel in Legend category and Desmond Elliot, Kunle Afolayan, Ayo Adesanya among others in Icon category respectively, while late Ray Eyiwunmi of Eyiwunmi dynasty and Jenifer Emeka-Ossai will received post-humus awards.
One of the unique features of the awards is unlike others, it is determined not by votes or nominations, the recipients were painstakingly selected by a team of eminent and reputable advisors. One of the criteria for selection is that every recipient must be of a proven integrity and must have been in the industry for not less than 30 years for Legend category and 20 years for icon category.
Gentlemen of the press, it is our belief that the awards will go a long way in positioning our society and Africa for better. Meanwhile while appreciating the support of the Lagos State Government, Lagos State Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Federal Ministry of Culture and Tourism for their support; we are using this medium to seek your support for this noble award. Our media campaign plan is pretty extensive and ambitious, covering broadcast, print and digital. And without your full support there is little we can do, we therefore rely on your support and patronage.
We are available to answer your questions.
Thank you for your attentiveness.
Mr Sola Olaniyan,
The CEO and founder
Afro-Heritage Entertainment
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Nigerian singer Portable has raked reactions on social media after calling Tiwa Savage out for posting pictures in her underwear at 40 years old.
During his recent TikTok live stream, Portable, who is known for his outspoken personality, questioned the appropriateness of Tiwa’s posts, particularly given her status as a mother and her age.
“I’ve noticed something; someone needs to talk to Tiwa Savage, please. Tell her to calm down o. I’ve been listening to her music since I was small now I’m a father and mummy Tiwa savage is still posting pictures in her underwear. Only panties? Is it good for a mum to post pictures in her underwear?”
Despite his criticism, Portable admitted Tiwa Savage appeals to him, describing her as a “bad girl” who has maintained her appeal since her younger years.
“E dey enter my eye, make I no lie. The day I met Tiwa Savage and I hugged her, it felt like I hugged a mermaid and was being swept away. But someone should tell her to calm down with the naked outfits.”
In between hysterical laughter, the singer added, “Tiwa Savage, I swear to God, you’re appealing to me. you’ve been bad since you were 19 and you’re still a bad girl at 40, you’re still wearing panties at 40.”
His remarks sparked reactions from social media users, with some slamming him and others expressing their support for his views.
An outraged Instagram user asked, “What level of disrespect is this?”
“I actually don’t think he means any harm. He’s just not emotionally intelligent. So he lacks the methodology to communicate his message appropriately. He’s basically saying Tiwa’s dress sense is becoming ‘fighting temptation’ in a nutshell,” another person wrote.
Another comment read, “He should be shut.up..Tiwa savage is an entertainer…if nicki minaj did the same u would not talk.”
AY Makun and Basketmouth have made their first public appearance together, marking a new chapter after their 17-year feud.
The rift between the two prominent comedians began in 2006 over unpaid performance fees and intensified in 2022, with both avoiding each other publicly.
In March 2023, AY claimed Basketmouth had yet to pay him for a show he anchored for him. Responding, Basketmouth described his colleague’s account of the incident as “lies”.
However, following Basketmouth’s apology in 2023, both comedians have put aside their differences.
In the latest episode of the ‘Glass House with AY‘ podcast, the comedian argued he did not get the money for the show while Basketmouth maintained that he was paid.
AY also shared insights into his prolonged rift with Basketmouth.
“I did not know when the fight started. I just noticed it started. Every day I wake up thinking it is a normal thing, boys will be boys and like that, it grew into several years,” he said.
“Then the third year, it seems like people were spreading more rumours about the feud till it lasted that long. It lasted too long”.
AY emphasised the feud’s impact on younger comedians. “Our feud caused some damages because in a way we were like providers for people,” he said.
Basketmouth added: “Most times people swear allegiance by default. So when we were not on good terms some people made it their business”.
“…A comedian called me to tell me AY reached out to him for a gig and was asking if it was okay to work with AY. I told him it was okay and I was happy it happened because people would know it was okay to work for either of us because it was about more money and opportunities.
“There was a guy who picked a side and came at me. Now that we are cool, he would be confused. It is collaboration over competition.”
Paul ‘Rudeboy’ Okoye, the Nigerian singer, has accused Peter ‘Mr P’ Okoye, his twin brother, over alleged intellectual property theft.
Mr P recently released the single ‘Winning’ — a few months after the brothers confirmed that Psquare, their shared music group, no longer exists.
However, in a recent Instagram post, Rudeboy claimed that the song was his, arguing that it was supposed to feature in his forthcoming album. He also alleged the producer hijacked the track.
“Written and sang by Rudeboy. Produced by same producer. Now how come? Now am I supposed to release another version? Mr Producer, your case is for another day,” he wrote.
“Just a simple thing, bring 6 songs, let me bring 6 songs. I submitted 6 songs to the so-called management. Why re-singing my own song? word for word. Song that was supposed to be in my album next year June.”
In another post, the singer vowed to release “original versions of any copied songs”, adding that “the days of manipulation are over”.
“The days of manipulation are over. And to the management, make I hear any song wey na only me sing, I go release the original version. Oloriburuku! Music is not that hard,” he wrote.
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