Events
Africa Cinematography Festival (ACF) Unveiled In Lagos
Africa Cinematography Festival (ACF), a training session for intending cinematographers, was on Monday unveiled at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Welcoming guests to the media unveil, founder of ACF, Sunnie odafe described cinematography as art of storytelling that revolves around motion picture. However, he said, the platform stands to train African youths, Nigerian youths in the art of storytelling.
“All over the internet, there are young Nigerians making video skits. We have thought it wise that we can build these young ones and make them industry ready. We can also develop the industry and make it much more professional. The platform is an empowerment for film production and everything that has to do with cinematography,” Odafe explained.
He further stated that more details of the festival, which comes up later in the year, will be unveiled as the events unfold.
Also speaking at the event, Mrs. Folorunso Alakija, Founding Grand Matron of ACF said that she is particularly fascinated by the vision behind the project as well as zeal with which the organisers have gone about it..
”I feel convinced that the ACF speaks to the Nigerian spirit, but much more importantly the yearning of many of our talented men and women who presently appear to have hit the crossroads between their dreams and their realization.
“I share the view that the future of a country, nation or people is a direct function of what the younger generation makes of it. Our youths need to be taught life skills and be empowered with adequate capacity required to enable them become major contributors to the economy and society. Obviously, it is a worthwhile venture to undertake, she said.
Achieving this of course, she added, requires strategic participation from players in both the public and private sectors.
Events
Drama as Rema walks off stage at J Cole’s Dreamville Festival over sound issues
Rema, the Nigerian singer, on Sunday, walked off the stage during his performance at the 2024 Dreamville Festival in North Carolina.
The two-day festival took place on April 6 and 7.
Rema performed on day 2 alongside music heavyweights including J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Monica, and Muni Long.
During his performance of ‘Calm Down’, his hit track, the music star abruptly stopped the show due to sound issues.
A now-viral video captures Rema expressing his dissatisfaction with the sound quality, calling it “messed up” and stating it was hindering his performance.
The moment Rema walked off stage at DreamvilleFest because of production issues.pic.twitter.com/FQLmnxS5BR
— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) April 8, 2024
He also called for equal treatment regarding sound quality for all artistes.
“Hold on, there are too many sound issues. it is messing up my whole performance I am seriously not feeling this sh*t at all,” he said
“It is too messed up. I am representing Africa, this is too messed up. If the sound cannot be perfect for every artiste that gets on this stage… Africa is in the house and you are messing sh*t up? I will walk out this stage bruh, fix it!”
Another clip shows Rema reiterating his concerns about the sound before leaving the stage.
“Too many sound issues my people, I love you goodnight,” he added.
Events
Moses Bliss holds traditional wedding in Ghana (Video)
Moses Bliss, the Nigerian gospel singer, and Marie Wiseborn, his wife, have held their traditional wedding in Ghana.
In now-viral videos, the couple performed their wedding rites before family members and friends.
The couple represented their different cultural backgrounds as they dressed in Ghanaian and Nigerian outfits during the ceremony.
The Wiseborn family also presented the couple with a plaque gift to appreciate the singer.
Moses Bliss gets a gift from the Marie Wiseborn family pic.twitter.com/i5elsfUZWI
— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) March 1, 2024
Some of the celebrities present at the ceremony include actress Juliet Ibrahim, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, the content creator, Layole Oyatogun, the OAP, and comedians Real Warri Pikin and Josh2Funny.
The couple also entertained the guests with choreographed dance steps.
In his vote of thanks, Moses described Marie as the “best bride in the whole of the universe”.
“Just before I give my vote of thanks. I want to correct an impression. When the MC was introducing my wife, he said this is the most beautiful bride in Africa. That is very wrong. She is the most beautiful bride in the whole of the universe. Just to put things in perspective,” he said.
Moses Bliss reaction when he saw his gorgeous wife was quite a drama…The guy is in love. If you missed their Trad, I'm all about it today. #SanctionsLifted Opay Morgan Freeman Enugu Mercy pic.twitter.com/PjBafJ69bb
— Lord Pero (@mcpero_) March 1, 2024
Events
Controversy trails Flavour’s performance at RCCG pastor Siju’s party
Siju, a pastor and wife of the Idowu Iluyomade, a senior pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David, Lagos, has set tongues wagging on social media for inviting secular singer Flavour to perform at her birthday party.
Siju, who is also a lawyer, speaker and activist, turned 60 last week.
She then celebrated the occasion at the Eko Hotels in Victoria Island in a grand style on Sunday.
The colourful and glamorous birthday party was graced by some notable figures, monarchs and the crème de la crème of the entertainment industry.
The attendees included Tony Elumelu, Toke Makinwa, Ali Baba, and Kenny Saint Brown, as well as Rasaq and Shade Okoya, among others.
In viral videos, Flavour, who was one of the performing artistes, was seen entertaining the guests with hit songs from his music catalogue.
In one of the videos, the singer also serenaded the celebrant on stage while she danced along to his performance.
The footage, however, attracted heated controversy on social media. Several Nigerians on X questioned why a secular artiste like Flavour should be performing at the birthday party of a pastor.
“When you see 60th birthday celebration of PASTOR Siju Illuyomade, then you will know why some people are STILL running away from church!” a user wrote.
Another user added in a lengthy post: “RCCG Pastor Siju Iluyomade, the wife of the senior Pastor of one of the biggest RCCG Parish held her 60th birthday party this weekend and Flavour was the lead artist but no gospel musician”.
Here is what some users had to say:
I just saw a video of pastor Siju illuyomade and Flavour performing at her party. Should eyebrows be raised?
— ANU OF LAGOS ⚡️🌻 (@Anuoflagos_) February 19, 2024
A pastor?
Sometimes, you find it difficult to avoid writing about some abnormalities in the Christendom. Dr. Siju Iluyomade, the celebrity Pastor's wife of the City of David RCCG(Redeemed Christian Church of God) Parish in Victoria Island, Lagos had a big birthday bash few days ago. And… pic.twitter.com/dmzkkIrWmu
— Pastor Okezie J. Atañi… (@ONsogbu) February 20, 2024
RCCG Pastor Siju Iluyomade, the wife of the senior Pastor of one of the biggest RCCG Parish held her 60th birthday party this weekend and Flavour was the lead artist but no gospel musician.
— A Letter From JAGABAN (@UyScutti) February 20, 2024
The Wigwe's were not ordinary members. The late Hebert few months ago gave a whooping… pic.twitter.com/r53HR0lqJS
When you see 60th birthday celebration of PASTOR Siju Illuyomade, then you will know why some people are STILL running away from church! 😑
— Adetutu Balogun, MBA (@Tutsy22) February 19, 2024
Pastor Mrs Iluyomade, is the wife of the pastor of one the biggest rccg branch. Her husband is the pastor of late Herbert wigwe who was a benefactor to that rccg branch. Look at her throwing a lavish party when are son in the lord is still in the morgue.
— Obidient-Optician (@MercyEgbai) February 20, 2024
Ikotun protest pic.twitter.com/1J4Xp57kSW
Pastor Siju Iluyomade, the wife of the senior Pastor of one of the biggest RCCG Parish held her 60th birthday party over the weekend, there was no assemblage of gospel artists, it was sexy Flavour who is the lead performer and a few other artists, it was a lavish party and quite… pic.twitter.com/EUXEpivFQu
— Eleyi of Edinburgh 🇳🇬 🏴 (@Ayoappeal) February 19, 2024
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