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30 — SATURDAY Vanguard, NOVEMBER 12, 2022 Presidential candidates set to meet movie stars in Benin The presidential candidates of major political parties in the country are expected to have a quality interactive session with the movie stars as the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, converges on Benin , the Edo State capital for its annual summit tagged “Nollywood Actors Summit 2022.” The three-day summit with the theme, “Impact of Digital Technology on the Acting Profession” comes up at Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, Benin. Speaking on the summit in a chat with NollyNow, during the week, the National President of AGN, Mr. Emeka Rollas said 15 contestants battle for Naija highlandah title tonight op 15 contestants are getting Tready to battle for William Lawson’s The Naija Highlandah title, as the search for bold Nigerians who live by their rules, climaxes tonight in a blaze of games and entertainment. The grand finale taking place at The Stable, Union Bank Sports Ground, Bode Thomas, Surulere will feature performances from the ‘Gongo Aso’ crooner, 9ice, Orezi, ARB B and among others. There will also be fun games, including giant board games, snooker board, soccer table board, card games, games from the activations, rodeo bull ride and photo ops. “The month-long search saw daring participants compete through a series of challenges to win the grand prize of N2 million and a trip to Scotland. It has been an adventurous journey for the final 15 contestants, 13 male and 2 females, who will be vying for the ultimate prize tonight as they had to score the qualification mark of 80 to participate in humorous, bold and unconventional challenges to earn their place at the grand finale and a shot at the star prize. “Commenting on the finale, Lerato Makume, Bacardi Marketing Manager for Nigeria, said, "William Lawson's Blended Scotch Whisky has lived up to its reputation of defying the norm with this exciting campaign. At William Lawson’s, we make our own rules, we are brazenly different and have demonstrated all these in the month-long activation. We are delighted at how the campaign has gone because it affirms Nigerians love our brand and messaging. We are excited that the first-ever Naija Highlandah will emerge on Saturday. Many interested Nigerians are welcome to attend. Just come early and rest assured that plenty of excitement awaits as we pick that courageous person to take the ultimate prize." The search for The Naija Highlandah commenced on October 6, with William Lawson's Highlandahs storming major streets and bus terminuses in Lagos. The Highlandahs visited the Oshodi and Ikeja Bus Terminals, where they paid the bus fares of random Nigerians to the delight of beneficiaries and other members of the public.“ •Contestants playing the game the essence of the summit is to educate their members on the use of digital technology to improve their crafts. It will also avail them privileges to build and refine acting skills, connect with great filmmakers; casting Directors, Producers and film distributors. He hinted that the presidential flagbearers of the political p a r t i e s , •Emeka Rollas Becoming someone else for the screen is my guilty pleasure — Moyo Lawal C urvy actress Moyo Lawal who's best known for flaunting her huge backside and boobs on Instagram at random, has reminisced on a role she played in a movie, where she transformed into a weird soul, describing the experience as her “guilty pleasure.” The actress confessed that playing such roles in movies make her even happier. Sharing her experience in a post on Instagram, the screen diva said she stopped playing such horrifying roles in movies because of the fact that people wouldn't believe she was acting. But this year, she has decided to experiment again, and she's loving it. “Becoming someone completely makes me even happier. If you ever saw my earlier catalog, you will see lots of exaggeration such as brows, dressing, speech etc. But then, I realized that people didn’t want to accept I was acting. Then , I will see comments like ooh , so she can look nice, she even speaks well . So, I stopped !! Since it is like you, people don’t want to understand that it is acting. “However, this year , I decided to experiment again. And I totally loved it. Becoming 'Feturi' with scattered teeth was super difficult and I had a lot of cuts but totally worth it… “ the curvy actress wrote on IG. Lawal said the film titled, “Life is Good” is being produced by Something Unusual Studios. According to her, “I can’t wait to see the beautiful 'ugliness' that @i_am_nodash created , come alive on screen.” The actress began her acting carer, after starring in the TV series, “ Shallow Waters” in which she played the role of Chioma in the TV series. including APC, PDP, Labour Party,NNPP, SDP among others have indicated their interests to show up at the summit, which commences on Monday November 21 and ends on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. “We have reached out to the presidential candidates of the various political parties and they have indicated their interests to talk to the entertainment industry,” AGN boss added. Rollas also stated that other guilds and associations in Nollywood have been invited to be part of the historic summit. He frowned at stakeholders who are currently kicking against the use of Nollywood as an umbrella body for an AGN event, stressing that every guild in the industry has the right to use Nollywood as a name to feather its nest.” “If anybody is kicking against anything they should write to me,” he added. F •Moyo Lawal ast-rising singer, Nwodo Chinonso Victor, known as Kolaboy, recently released his fivetrack EP titled 'Kola from the East' with classic highlife featuring Flavour among other big names in the music industry. The Enugu-born act revealed that he started singing while he was in secondary school. "I was the social prefect of my school then. That was when I began my journey into the world of music before I started recording independently in Onitsha," talented artiste said. On his style of music, Kolaboy said he's not limited to a particular sound. “When I started music, I wanted to be peculiar and do something different from what others have been doing. I came out with the storytelling brand, where you make songs out of sharing your story. "The first song I made was a storytelling one, 'Hello Mummy.' It was basically a fictional and non-fictional story about myself, and that was before I started exploring other aspects of music, including the highlife genre. What I was trying to do with my brand was like a bridge between our ancestral sound and the modern sound. It is much like a mashup." The artist stated that one of his What earns me sacred Chieftancy title – Ugezu.J. Ugezu P opular film director and actor, Ugezu J. Ugezu has revealed that the chieftancy title which was conferred on him last weekend in Anambra state was as a result of his immense contribution towards the advancement of the Igbo metaphysics, ideology, tradition and language. The actor, said that he saw the title as an encouragement for him to do more for the Ndigbo. Ugezu, who's known for his occult grand master roles in movies, was conferred with a chieftaincy title of Nze Ukwu, Ayaka Igbo Gburugburu of Iduu Eri Kingdom by HRM, Eze Aka Ji Ovo of Obu Gad in Aguleri during this year's World Eri Festival. He said the monarch expanded his title from Ayaka Enugwu-Ukwu and Umunri, to Ayaka Igbo Gburugburu. The excited actor added that the king considered him worthy of the sacred title following what he has been doing for Ndigbo, adding “My title shouldn't be restricted to just Enugwu-Ukwu and Umunri as he amplifies it to Ayaka Igbo Gburugburu.” “I am delighted because he is the one king who has the ancestral authority to bestow such title on anyone,” he added. Meanwhile, congratulating the actor, Kanayo .O.Kanayo MFR, described Ugezu's title as “well deserving following his courage, tenacity, sense of duty to Ndigbo and preservation of our cultural and spiritual norms.” •Ugezu J. Ugezu Kolaboy team up with Flavour for new EP favourite songs, "Hello Mummy", was a conversation between mother and child: "It was more like a letter to my mother trying to explain youthful exuberance. There is a particular way all parents see entertainers. I come from a religious background, there is this perception they have about all entertainers. I was writing to tell her and explain the reason I am doing music. I am not going a s t r a y because I am following my dreams." Asked which of his songs brought him i n t o prominence, he replied: "The first song that gave me my break in the industry wasn’t really an original song on the cover of Olamide's s o n g 'Motigbana.” •Kolaboy
Vanguard, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2022 — 31 By Juliet Ebirim 0813 789 7935 King Charles III and President Muhammadu Buhari Between King Charles III and President Buhari t is no longer news that the IPresident of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari met with His Royal Majesty, King Charles III of England in Buckingham Palace during the week. President Buhari however disclosed that after the meeting, the British monarch, King Charles III asked him if he has a house in the UK. “He (King Charles III) asked me if I have a house here (in the UK), I said no. I live in Nigeria alone, the only house I have are those I have before I got into government and I am not very much interested in having houses all over the place. I feel more free when I have nothing” the President said. President Buhari while stating the purpose of his visit to the revered monarch, said that Nigeria is a large market and it is only wise for the business relationship between the two countries to be nurtured. “He is very much interested in Nigeria, probably because of the nation’s longstanding relationship with Britain and our economic strength.” he said. Oba Elegushi eulogizes first wife, Olori Sekinat ba Elegushi of Ikate Kingdom, OSaheed Ademola, has penned a sweet message for his first wife, Olori Sekinat, on her 46th birthday. Oba Elegushi on his Instagram page described his wife as special, great and dependable. His words: “My Queen, a special wife, a great mother and most importantly a dependable partner. It is your day today and I can only wish you all that is beautiful; not only on your day but everyday”. Also to honour her special day, The Monarch Event Center which is owned by Olori Sekinat, took to their official Instagram page to celebrate her. The queen is renowned for her humanitarian works across the state. She runs a foundation which caters to women and children. Oba Elegushi and Olori Sekinat tied the knot in 2003. The union is blessed with three children. Segun Abolaji’s heart of gold •Oba Elegushi and first wife, Olori Sekinat Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Leisure Courts, Segun Abolaji has become one of the most sought after in the real estate world, as Leisure Court has become a household name in Abuja and its metropolis. Abolaji over the years, has proven not to have forgotten his roots. The Ikirun-born businessman has continued to support his people by providing them with employment opportunities, empowerment, as well as cash and food donations. Due to his love for philanthropy, the people of Ikirun, Osun state appealed to •Segun Abolaji him to run for political office, but he declined. Abolaji insisted that all he wants is to give back to his society, while also appreciating God for his kindness. Born some decades ago, Abolaji is a builder, safety expert and environmentalist, with degrees in Building and Environmental Resource Management and Ph.D in view. He is a member and fellow of various building and safety institutes in Nigeria and United Kingdom, with over fifteen years experience in construction and related fields. Abolaji told People n Places that his passion to put smiles on people’s faces was the reason he started Leisure Courts. 14th Emir of Kano, Sanusi welcomes bundle of joy The highly respected 14th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (Muhammad Sanusi II), has welcomed a baby with his fourth wife, Sa’adatu Barkindo. The baby girl has been named Zainab Khausar. A former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi known for his reforms at the apex Bank, married Sa’adatu, who is the •Mo Abudu •Former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi daughter of Barkindo Aliyu Musdafa, the Lamido of Adamawa in 2015, when he was still on throne. They welcomed their first child together in 2020. Sadiya Ado Bayero is younger sister to Sanusi’s successor, Aminu Ado Bayero. Other wives of the globally respected 14 th Emir of Kano include Sadiya Ado Bayero, Maryam Sanusi and Rakiya Sanusi. Mo Abudu shuns critics edia mogul and owner of EbonyLife MStudios, Mo Abudu has responded to the negative criticism trailing her new film “Elesin Oba: The King’s Horseman” as directed by the late Biyi Bandele. Since its release on Netflix last Friday, Elesin Oba has garnered mixed reactions from film lovers and enthusiasts. In response to a post by Deyemi Okanlawon, Mo Abudu praised the actor while taking a huge swipe at critics of the movie. “...Elesin Oba - The King’s Horseman will stand the test of time forever and ever. It will always be a reference point in moving pictures, as it’s the first time that this play has been done as a feature film. It will go over the heads of some, because they are “uneducated” about this work. But I am glad to see that many of your followers are exposed to understanding the concepts and thematics displayed in our film. It truly is a work of art” Produced by Mo Abudu and set in the Oyo Empire, Elesin Oba is an adaptation of Wole Soyinka’s critically acclaimed play.
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