Gbenga Adeyinka Was Decorated As Most Outstanding Stand Up Comedian

One of Nigeria’s most celebrated standup comedians, Gbenga Adeyinka, has bagged a lifetime achievement award. 

The multiple award-winning entertainer was recently decorated by the prestigious Brand Edge as the most Outstanding Stand-up Comedian of the Decade. 

An excited Adeyinka believes that the development “is meant to make me do more and not relent on my oars.”

Meanwhile, Gbenga Adeyinka’s soar-away comedy and music show, Laffmattazz will hold at the city of Abeokuta, Ogun State capital on Friday, 1 October, 2021. 

The Independence Day show is scheduled for the Marquee Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta with performances from top-notch comedians and musicians. 

Laffmattazz is a leading upscale comedy event that continues to gather great momentum and win the hearts of new fans. For more than a decade, the show has been serenading Southwest states of the country. 

Since inception, Laffmattazz has been a platform where promising comedians are discovered and nurtured to stardom, a feat Adeyinka described as “dream come true.” 

He said “My dream at the onset was to build a platform for Comedians in the Southwest to ride on to excellence. We have achieved a whole lot to that and we are looking at other regions but sponsorship is key to vision actualization. As far as Southwest is concerned, we have been able to actualize what we have on our front burners

Obasa Commiserate With CP Odumosu Over Mother's Death

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, has commiserated with the Commissioner of Police in the State, Mr. Hakeem Odumosu, over the loss of his mother, Alhaja Sikirat Odumosu.

Alhaja Odumosu died on Thursday, September 2nd, 2021 at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State after a brief illness. She was aged 88.

Consoling the commissioner, Obasa, in a statement by his media office, noted that even though Alhaja Odumosu left at a relatively old age, her demise is still painful.

The Speaker urged Commissioner Odumosu to take solace in the fact that his mother played a vital role in moulding him and his siblings into becoming successful positive contributors to Nigeria.

He also described the late octogenarian as a religious woman who lived a good life adding that this should be a consolation for the family, friends and community where the deceased hailed from.

He said; “Be consoled by the fact that you had a great woman as a mother. The result of her contributions reflect in your success as a police chief today.”

“I share in your grief at this time, but I know that mama has played her role well both as a religious woman and as one with a moral uprightness.”

“On behalf of the Lagos State House of Assembly and all those we represent, I express our sympathies to you and encourage you to remain strong at this trying period.”

“I also pray that God grant Alhaja Odumosu Aljannah Firdaus while granting the bereaved family the fortitude to bear the loss, ameen”

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Dont Marry A Social Media Woman....Harrysong

The Nigeria musician popularly known as Harrysong gave his advise to men not to marry woman who is heavily attached to social media. 

This is what he posted on the social media 

He writes: if you want to live long an have peace in your home as a young man, do not marry a woman that is heavily on social media, that cant have the discretion of what to post and not to post because everything becomes content to attract brands to her.

Zubby Micheal Blasts Annie Idibia

The crises between the popular musician, 2face and his wife, Annie Idibia is becoming more intense and interesting as the wife took their problems to social media which has caused a lot of reactions from fans.

Zubby Micheal,  one of the popular Nollywood actors reacted to her post on social media where she says, 

I am a patient woman, i am not a fool innocent, Your family never loved me from beginning, no matter how hard i tryied, i was never worthy to them, i have made so many sacrifices for you and all your children, God knows i have tried.

However, Zubby Michael took to the social media and reviled her.

He wrote;  Any woman that calls you out online is a wrong woman no matter what because a God fearing woman with home training will understand that this space is just like a market square. NDI ala ADA

Sammie Okposo Celebrates His Birthday In A Grand Style

Gospel music act Sammie Okposo is gearing up for the second leg of his American tour to celebrate his 50th birthday.

The Wellu Wellu singer, who recently turned 50, expressed his gratefulness to God for the achievements in his career and for sparing his life.

“Turning 50 has been an exciting journey and God has been faithful. When we were much younger, we used to think that the people in their 50s were very old but we know better now. 

I am most grateful to God that I’m alive to celebrate my 50th especially after the whole world was plagued with the Covid-19 pandemic.

“So for me to be alive to celebrate my 50th in good health, there is a lot to be grateful for. Even though we couldn’t celebrate with a big party because of the Covid-19 restrictions, we’re still able to mark it with a few family and friends. I am on the fifth floor now, I’m grateful but the best of Sammie Okposo is yet to come,” he said.

He expressed his delight in the evolution of gospel music in Nigeria but admitted that more still has to be done.

“Gospel music in Nigeria has thrived very well. It has moved from where it used to be. A few of us that were pace setters kept it alive while the new artists that have joined us brought in more fire. So it is a whole lot better than what it used to be. We are having international collaborations, concerts, and tours.

“My last single ‘Too good to be true’ has hit over a million views on Youtube and the one before it, “Sing Halleluyah” has gotten almost 2 million views. I also just released the live version of one of my previous songs, Omeriwo which featured Mercy Chinwe and Henry Soul in the studio version.

“The live version of the song featured two of my band singers, Joy Uche Ogbona and Lillian Collins. There will always be room for improvement anyways”.

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Breaking News: Students And Teachers Were Abducted While In School

Today, Wednesday at Kaya in Maradun local Government Area, Zamfara, Information reached us that an unspecified number of students and teachers of Government Secondary School Kaya were abducted by unknown gunmen while in school.

According to our correspondence, this incident is yet to be officially announced.

May God saves us in this country. 

Gulder Ultimate Search Is Finally Back

Gulder Ultimate Search (GUS), the survival reality show that dominated the Nigerian airwaves in the early 2000s, is making its triumphant return after seven years off the air.

Created and sponsored by Nigerian Breweries Plc, manufacturers of Gulder lager beer, GUS started in 2004 and enjoyed 11 seasons on the air. The show went on to become the most-watched reality TV series in Nigeria before it ended in 2016.

Nigerian Breweries (NB) Plc. has officially announced that the show would make its comeback with “The Age of Craftsmanship” as the theme for the 2021 edition.

Sade Morgan, the Corporate Affairs Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, said, “We are really excited to be bringing back the Gulder Ultimate Search for the viewing pleasure of Nigerians who have over the years continued to call for the return of the show.

The planning team has put in place everything necessary to give the fans exactly what they enjoy about the show, and I am confident that everyone will be pleasantly surprised and delighted with what we have in store.”

According to Morgan, registration will kick off on September 1 and close on September 8, 2021. The first screening session starts September 13 in Abuja and Enugu, while the second screening session kicks off on September 16 in Lagos.

The TV premiere of ‘Gulder Ultimate Search: The Age of Craftsmanship’ is set for October 16, 2021, and will run till December 19, when the grand finale will hold.

From the first edition, which premiered in 2004, contestants were camped in different parts of the country to struggle against themselves and the wild, i.e. nature, and their search for a hidden treasure that brings to the last person standing instant fame and fortune.

The prize rose from N3 million from the first edition to N10 million and a brand new SUV in the last edition. Since it went off the air, fans have been calling for its return. And now the show is back!

In its 11-season run, the show discovered several talents who became stars in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Some of the past winners, Kunle Remi (winner of the 2010 edition), Dennis Okike (Season 8), and Chris Okagbue (Season 10) went on to build a successful career in Nollywood.

Remi, who was 22 years old when he won in 2010, starred in the Africa Magic series Tinsel, Forbidden, and several other critically acclaimed Nollywood movies like Sin City and Gold Statue.

Dominic Mudabai, the winner of the fourth edition, has also appeared in numerous TV Commercials for several multinational brands.

Who Can Apply?
Organisers say the new season of GUS is open to receiving applications from Nigerians between 21-35 years from September 1, 2021, via its online registration platform www.gulderultimatesearch.ng

How do you do it?
To submit an application, all you have to do is head to the GUS website.

ere, applicants must enter their personal details, upload a photograph, and answer a few questions.

When is the deadline?
The application process ends on September 8, 2021.

What happens after the application?
Shortlisted applicants will undergo a regional selection process in Abuja and Enugu on September 13 and 14, while the selection will take place in Lagos on September 16 and 17, 2021.

Where will the show air?
The show will air on DStv and other local stations across the country.

Who is the anchor?
The host of the new season is yet to be announced but previous editions of the show were anchored by Nollywood actors Chidi Mokeme and Bob Manuel-Udokwu.

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