Entertainment
Kanayo, Madam Saje to get 2024 BON ‘lifetime achievement’ awards
Madam Saje and Kanayo O Kanayo will receive the ‘lifetime achievement’ honours at the 2024 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards.
Seun Oloketuyi, the founder of BON Awards, announced the honours in a statement on Friday.
The award event is scheduled to be held on November 24 at the Sugar Factory Film Studios in Ilorin, Kwara.
Speaking about the ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award, Oloketuyi said there is a need to celebrate film heroes while they are still alive.
He also expressed excitement about Kwara’s role as the host state of this year’s ceremony.
“Why must we wait till our film heroes are dead to give them awards? Posthumous awards are good, but it is better the recipient is alive to receive the awards,” he said.
Feranmi Olaoye, the executive producer of BON Awards, said Kanayo and Madam Saje, born Fausat Balogun, are “people we grew up watching and they deserve to be celebrated”.
“They inspired the generation we watch now, and they still maintained their stand in the industry. That’s why we have chosen them as this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winners,” Olaoye said.
Other actors who have won the ‘lifetime achievement’ awards include Adebayo Salami, Toyin Adegbola, and Madam Kofo.
The BON Awards ceremony was first held in December 2009, in Ikeja, Lagos.
It has since continued to be a creative strata for the Nigerian movie industry.
In February, the organisers announced their partnership with Group 8 Ltd, the media firm, for the next five editions of its awards.
Entertainment
Olajumoke Onibread recounts struggles as she returns as radio host
Olajumoke Orisaguna, the model better known as Olajumoke Onibread, has launched her talk show titled ‘Kilon Shele’.
The former bread seller turned model joined City FM as a radio presenter following a long hiatus from the spotlight.
Speaking at a news conference in Lagos on Wednesday, Orisaguna expressed gratitude to TY Bello, the renowned photographer who played a pivotal role in her rise to fame in 2016.
The model expressed willingness to return to school, adding that she encountered challenges due to her lack of formal education.
She disclosed that her radio show will focus on her personal story, including her experiences with exploitative managers who took advantage of her lack of education.
The former model said she will also address the emotional struggles she faced during her time away from the public eye and her path to self-discovery and empowerment.
The show will also feature inspiring conversations with guests who have faced similar challenges.
“I want to use my platform to share my story, the good and the bad. I want to show that even in the darkest moments, there is hope for a better tomorrow,” she said.
“My show will be a beacon of inspiration for those who have faced similar struggles.”
Olajumoke revealed mistakes that damaged relationships with benefactors.
“I have suffered a lot,” she said. “But I thank Azuka and TY Bello for not giving up on me. My advice to those coming behind me is to work hard and never bite the finger that feeds them. I made many mistakes, but I’ve learned my lessons and want others to learn from my story.”
Entertainment
Comedian Funnybros welcomes baby girl with partner
Onwuka Ugochukwu Richard, the Nigerian skit maker popularly known as Funnybros, has welcomed a baby girl with his partner.
The comedian took to Instagram on Wednesday to share photos from his partner’s maternity shoot while expressing gratitude to God for the new addition to his family.
“It’s a bouncing baby girl 🤍👧🎉🎉. Thank you Lord 🙏💫🤩,” he wrote.
The announcement triggered an outpouring of congratulatory messages from fans and colleagues in the comment section.
Skit maker Iamdikeh commented, “Congrats bro❤️”, while Cute Abiola, another content creator wrote, “Congratulations”.
MC Edo Pikin, the comedian, added “Congratulations brov❤️”.
The skit maker’s bundle of joy comes shortly after Dayo Amusa, the actress, celebrated the birth of her first child, a baby boy, in the United States.
Entertainment
Davido’s ‘Na Money’ wins best costume award at Berlin Fashion Film Festival
The music video of ‘Na Money,’ a song by Afrobeats star Davido, has earned international recognition, securing the ‘Best Costume/Styling (Craft)’ award at the 12th Berlin Fashion Film Festival.
Directed by Dammy Twitch and produced by Blessing Uzzi, ‘Na Money’ is the third track off Davido’s album ‘Timeless’.
The project features Grammy Award-winning singer Angélique Kidjo and Nigerian highlife stars The Cavemen.
The visuals’ vibrant costumes, rich cultural elements, and stunning visuals impressed the judges.
Davido’s win highlights the growing global appreciation for African creative talent.
The Berlin Fashion Film Festival is part of the renowned Berlinale, a prominent European and global film industry event since 1951. The festival annually attracts industry stars, filmmakers, and enthusiasts to Berlin.
Watch the colourful visuals below:
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