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Lagos Applauds Merits Of Just Ended Nigeria Beer Festival
The Lagos State Acting Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Adebimpe Akinsola has stated that the just concluded Nigeria Beer Festival has enhanced the tourism potentials of the state and also broadened the perception of foreigners on the entertainment culture in the country.
She made this assertion at the inaugural edition of the festival organised by On and One Event (001) Limited and supported by the state government. The week-long event was held at the Eko Atlantic City Waterfront, Victoria Island.
Akinsola, who commended the organisers for a well planned event, stated that the Nigeria Beer Festival attracted visitors within and outside the country and “this has exposed the various tourist attractions of the state and the country to the world.”
She affirmed: “The organiser has added colour to the tourism potentials in the state. It demonstrated that like the world over, reputable organisations in the brewing industry can come together to showcase their products and also make our indigenous entertainment culture more attractive to foreigners present, and also those abroad.”
She added that the products displayed at the festival were also a testament to the fact that organisations in the country believed in upholding quality and standards. “001 has through this event, brought to fore that Nigerian companies keep to best global practices by making quality their watchword,” Akinsola stated.
The event, according to her, attracted visitors from within and outside the country, to witness the glamour which it offers and it also sharpened their perception that the country has all it takes to attract tourists from across the globe.
Not a few Lagosians who attended the event also agreed that it was a time for fun, musical entertainment, business and an edge to boost tourism.
Historically, Lagos, referred to as the “City by the Lagoon”, boosts of 186 kilometres of shoreline, numerous beaches and water activities which serve as tourist attraction.
It is also an emerging mega-city with an ever-increasing international population, hence the many established high quality hotels which cater for the needs of the inhabitants as well as foreigners.
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Family announces burial arrangements for junior pope
The family of Junior Pope Odonwodo, the late Nollywood actor, has announced his funeral activities.
Pope died on April 10 in the River Niger in Asaba, Delta state on his way to a movie location.
He passed away alongside four other crew members in a boat accident.
Pope’s demise led to the suspension of Adanma Luke, the producer of the upcoming movie in which the late actor was supposed to feature.
On April 19, the Enugu state government promised the actor’s family that he would be given a “befitting burial”.
In an e-flier shared on social media, the family said a wake keep will be held in Pope’s honour on May 16, while the funeral will take place the following day.
The funeral service will be held at St. Peter’s Parish Ukehe, Enugu state.
Pope was married to Jennifer Awele. They have three children together.
He began his career in 2006 but gained fame after appearing in the 2007 film ‘Secret Adventures’, directed by Tchidi Chikere.
He also featured in several other movies including ‘Throne of Tears’, ‘Always Mine’, ‘Mad Sex’, ‘Blood Afair’, ‘Gbege and No Way Through’.
He also received several recognitions for his talent.
Entertainment
Doris Simeon reveals why she relocated to America
Doris Simeon, the Nollywood actress, has revealed why she relocated to the United States.
Simeon, who was popular in the Yoruba film industry in the early 2000s, spoke about her relocation in an interview with Kunle Afod, her colleague.
The actress revealed she left Nigeria in 2018 so she could be closer to her child.
“As many people know, my child and his father reside in America, and that’s one of the reasons I decided to relocate here,” she said.
“I left Nigeria in 2018 and I have not returned since then. I miss Nigeria a lot. The things I miss most especially are the roadside food vendors. Things like roasted yam, roasted corn, food that they hawk.
“I miss my family and friends and I also miss being on set, especially when I see actors and actresses sharing behind-the-scenes moments on their social media platforms.”
Doris was a newscaster after which she delved into acting in the early 2000s.
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Ghanaian activist, Abubakar Tahiru sets record for hugging 1,123 trees
A Ghanaian activist, Abubakar Tahiru has set a world record for hugging a total of 1,123 trees, the Guinness World Records revealed on Friday.
The feat was made known in an Instagram post that showed Tahiru physically hugging the trees.
According to the post, Abubakar grew up in a farming community in Tepa, Ghana, where he developed a keen interest in nature and its conservation.
He disclosed that the hardest part of the record attempt was having to move quickly between trees while ensuring that each hug met the required standards.
Abubakar Tahiru now joins an ever-growing list of world record holders that includes Nigerians
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