Category: Arts & Entertainment

Photos: 2023 Ikorodu – Oga Carnival: Hair, Fashion Take Centre Stage On Wednesday

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Jare Babatunde Tailors and hair stylists in Ikorodu took the centre stage on Wednesday, when they dazzled the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Shotobi, eminent guests, tourists and residents. They went down the runway to showcase their creativity and talents to a large audience including judges at the Ikorodu Town Hall, Owolowo/Olubi Street, Ikorodu. The hair and fashion show has been part of the annual Ikorodu – Oga Carnival, where members of the tailoring and hairdressing associations compete, exhibit their talents and entertain guests.

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Queen Katherine Oluwanifemi Emerges Miss Ikorodu – Oga 2023

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Wale Jagun Queen Katherine Nana Samuel Oluwanifemi has emerged as the Miss Ikorodu –Oga for the 2023/2024 session. At the colourful and well – attended show held at the Arch. Olutusen Onafowokan Hall of the Ikorodu Town Hall, Olubi/Owolowo, Ikorodu, on Monday, November 13, 2023, Queen Kathrine, who represented Egbe Tobalase Obinrin, emerged the winner after a stiff competition with seven other contestants, and won the prize money of N100, 000. She is 23 years. Miss Abioye Adedayo Elizabeth, 21 years, the constestant that represented Egbe Gbogeniyi and Miss Olanrewaju…

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Royal Fathers, Ogun Deputy, Political Bigwigs Join Permanent Member, LSUBEB, Dr Saheed Ibikunle, In Giving Out Daughter, Oluwadamilola In Marriage

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Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu representative and Permanent Member, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LSUBEB), Dr. (Otunba) Saheed Oladapo Ibikunle, on Saturday, November 4, 2023, staged a talk of the town wedding ceremony for his beautiful daughter, Oluwadamilola Bilikis Ibikunle. Dr Ibikunle, who is also the Special Adviser on Constituency Matter to the Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, was joined by royal fathers, elected public officers, government functionaries, chieftains of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), political leaders and other eminent personalities, as the newly wedded couples were ushered…

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I Wrote ‘Maami’ As A Profound Gratitude, Love For My Mother – Da’Fresh Olorin

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Kunle Adelabu Da’Fresh Olorin, a young music act, songwriter and entertainer, is not resting on his oars at all, as he has continued to go into the studio to turn out songs after songs. This month alone, he has announced two songs, one of which he wrote and released to express his love for his mother on her 50th birthday, and the other one he was featured in after he made input into the original song written by another artiste. Da’Fresh spoke with THE IMPACT, on the two songs, stating…

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Sarumi, Others Emerge Ikorodu ANTP Chairman, Excos

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Kunle Adelabu Ijede born theatre practitioner, Prince Adefolaju Idreez Sarumi, has emerged as the Chairman, Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioner (ANTP), Ikorodu LG Branch. The endorsement of Sarumi, who is the Chief Executive Officer, Sarumi Royal Communication and Entertainment, took place on Thursday, at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, by the State Electoral Committee led by veteran actor, Mr Adewale Elesho, a.k.a. ‘Enu n jawaya Baba Dami’. Sarumi had earlier emerged as the consensus Chairman in Ikorodu, at an election that took place at the Ikorodu Town Hall, Ikorodu,…

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Heroism Of Erelu Ota Sets For Stage At 32nd Ikorodu – Oga Day Carnival

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Wale Jagun The umbrella body of all clubs, societies and associations in Ikorodu and the organisers of the annual Ikorodu –Oga Day Celebrations, the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), has endorsed the staging of the play, ‘The Heroism of Erelu Ota’, during the 32nd edition of the annual carnival. Activities for this year’s Oga Day Celebrations begin November 11 and end on November 18, 2023. The Heroism of Erelú Ota, is a play that narrates the heroic exploits of the first Iya Egbe of Ikorodu, her ordeals, altruistic support,…

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Rap Act, Dphee – P Tha Dragon Releases Tribute Song For Mohbad

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Kunle Adelabu Igbogbo, in Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, born rap act, Dolapo Ewulogbo, popularly known by his stage name, ‘Dhee – P Tha Dragon’, has joined the likes of Olamide, in paying tributes to the late Ilerioluwa Aloba ‘Mohbad’. Dhee – P, song, ‘Tribute to Mohbad’, is streaming on the audiomack: He has also released a video for the tribute song, where he deplored the treatment the former record label of the musician whose controversial death has continued to make waves globally two weeks after his death, meted…

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Agbelebu Is A Song That Celebrates The Determination To Endure In The Face Of Adversity – Da’Fresh Olorin

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Oluwadamilola Ibrahim Emmanuel, popularly known as ‘Da’Fresh Olorin’, is a is musician, songwriter and a naturally-born entertainer with an unwavering passion for music and boundless creativity. He was born in Ebute Metta, Lagos, in the late nineties, and his journey in the world of music and entertainment, has been remarkable. Da’Fresh Olorin’s journey into the world of music began in his formative years. At just 11 years old, while residing in Ebute-Meta, Lagos, Damilola discovered his innate talent for music. He possessed a remarkable gift for crafting melodies and conveying…

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Mohbad:Fans Lament Popularity After Death, Charge Family, Wife On Incomes

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Kunle Adelabu It has been controversies, tributes and lamentations galore over the popularity of the music act, Oladimeji Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known by stage name, ‘Mohbad’, since his sudden death was announced late Tuesday. Since his burial in Ikorodu on Wednesday, amidst protest by youths who was against where his family arranged to be his final resting place, the songwriter has continued to trend on the social media with fans and other concerned netizens sharing their thoughts about his demise. Few days after his death, more people are now following…

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Controversies Trail Talented Music Act, Mohbad’s Death

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Wale Jagun Fans were shocked on Tuesday, when the death of rising artiste, songwriter and former Marlian music act, Oladimeji Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as ‘Mohbad’, was announced on the social media. Mohbad, 27, last performed in Ikorodu Town Hall, on Sunday, where he entertained many of his fans who had great time. However, is death has been trailed by controversies as many reasons have been adduced for his untimely death. Initially, his fans alleged that he was killed by his former boss, Naira Marley and his crew, but there…

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