Six years after its official release, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen’s epic movie, ‘Invasion 1897’ has remained unstoppable African best indigenous film as the movie will be aired in Talence, border of Bordeaux in France on Thursday November 22, 2018.
Shot in the ancient city of Benin City and the United Kingdom, the movie “Invasion 1897” is now number one thesis for all foreign students who intends to study African culture and also a reference point for social reformation projects.
According to the events facilitators, Lancelot Imasuen is has been adjudged as the most consistent movie maker in Nigeria will be at IEP in Talence, very close to Bordeaux on Thursday morning 9 : 45 am to deliver a lecture with Armelle Gaulier and her students and a.
They said, “Students will not have seen the movie “Invasion 1897″ but will see it in the evening. The morning session is about Nollywood film production; its evolution (Global, Political commitment, Diversity, Audiences …) Anouk Batard will be there the morning and the evening.”
“During the evening at 7:45 pm, Lancelot Imasuen will join other foreign icons like; Alessandro Jedlowksi, Katia Kukawka (one of the directors of the Aquitaine Museum) and Anouk Batard on this occasion.”
Lancelot who has been in the forefront of propagating African Culture, moral values and etiquettes, resilience, hardworking and love through his social reformation projects using movies, will be discussing and answering questions on issues and genesis of the film (its personal commitment and that of a Nollywood production), its adjuvants, his opponents, in Nigeria and abroad, the constitution of the film crew and many more.
As other speakers will also talk in relation to the current issues of restitution of objects of art looted during colonization and kept in foreign institutions.
‘Invasion 1897’ is a movie about the deposed last king of Africa ‘Oba Ovuramen’ and the great invasion of Bening Kingdom by the British colonial masters who carted away several expensive traditional arts of the Kingdom to keep in their museums.
Nigeria’s popular and multiple award-winning children’s animation series, Turtle Taido, produced in Hausa is now set to air on television channels across the Northern States. This groundbreaking Hausa production of Turtle Taido is a collaboration between Tayekeni Productions and Arewa24 Network, bringing world class animation and the compelling power of African storytelling to millions of families across the country.
Turtle Taido is the story of a lively magical turtle who travels across the country in search of knowledge. On his journeys, he makes friends, visits places of interest, encounters magical stories and learns about other animals. Above all, he learns that understanding other people’s cultures makes us treat them with respect while promoting a peaceful and happier world.
Muyiwa Kayode, Creator and Executive Producer of Turtle Taido.
The Turtle Taido series has won multiple international awards including Best Children’s Short at Independent Shorts Awards, Los Angeles, and Best TV Series at the Buddha International Film Festival, India.
Broadcast Sponsorship of Turtle Taido series in Hausa is powered by Checkers Africa Limited, makers of Checkers Custard brand.
Apostle favour Nnam of Divine Glorious Encounter Ministry Inc.has felicitated prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry on his birthday which happens to be today,14th of March,2025.
Apostle Nnam reiterated that Prophet Ikuru has made magnificent and indelible impact in Christendom and lavished praises on him by calling him an Icon that deserves to be celebrated ” Prophet Godwin Ikuru is a great man of God who has proved himself both inside and outside Nigeria, I’m very sure that the world will not forget his prognostication that brought the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to power,it was indeed a stunning prophecy that shook the entire Nigeria,I want to celebrate him and tell him that I love him,my wife and family loves him, the entire members of Divine Glorious Encounter Ministry Inc.loves him;we pray that God will continue to guide him and protect him and his family because he’s an Icon who has made tremendous impact in the Christendom, we are wishing him happy birthday ”
The Council of African Youth is set to honor Prophet Dr. Godwin Ikuru with the prestigious Ambassador of Peace Award at a grand birthday celebration. The exclusive event will take place at No. 23 Gbemisola Street, Off Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos on Sunday, March 16, with attendance strictly by invitation.
The occasion will bring together an array of distinguished personalities from politics, business, security, and the religious sector. Lagos State Governor, H.E. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will serve as the Chairman of the Occasion, while H.E. Seyi Tinubu will be the Special Guest of Honor.
Other notable guests expected at the event include:
H.E. Governor Monday Okpebholo(Edo State)
H.E. Governor Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa State)
Hon. Betta Edu
AIG Adegoke (Zone 2)
AIG Igwe (FCT)
Mr. Obi Cubana & E-Money
Chief of Staff to Edo State Governor, Gani Adams
APC Youth Leader, Hon. Isreal
Dr. Chris Okafor (Liberation City)
Archbishop Isaac Idahosa
Football Legend, Victor Ikpeba
Dr. Chima Anyaso
Chief Dr. Chidi Anyaegbu
Chief Solomon Ogbonna
Hon. Duro Meseko
Praise Machine
This high-profile event will celebrate Prophet Ikuru’s contributions to peace, unity, and leadership across Africa. The gathering is expected to be a landmark occasion, uniting top figures from various sectors in recognition of his achievements.
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