Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham’s Box Office Success Result Of Strategic Marketing- Banwo

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‎Dr. Ope Banwo has offered a business-focused explanation for the sustained box-office success of Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham, arguing that their dominance is the result of strategic market alignment rather than luck or social media gimmicks.
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‎Responding to criticism from some veteran actors and filmmakers over cinema promotion styles, Banwo explained that film marketing is ultimately about driving human behaviour—ticket purchases—not preserving dignity or tradition.
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‎“Cinema marketing is not about what feels respectable to producers,” Banwo said. “It’s about what moves people to show up and pay.”
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‎He described Akindele’s success as a textbook example of systems thinking, noting that she combined acting talent with production control, distribution knowledge, audience intelligence, and aggressive marketing.
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‎The result, he said, includes five straight years of box-office leadership, multiple billion-naira cinema runs, and ownership of four of the top five highest-grossing Nollywood films of all time.
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‎Banwo placed Toyin Abraham just behind Akindele, describing her as Gen-Z-literate by strategy rather than age, with a strong grasp of market psychology and audience engagement.
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‎He noted that while some producers rely on third-party funding and pre-sales to streaming platforms, others must recoup investments directly from cinema audiences, making marketing hustle unavoidable.
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‎“The women being criticised are accountable to the market,” Banwo said. “They face the audience directly, and the audience keeps rewarding them.”
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‎Banwo concluded that until alternative strategies consistently outperform the current box-office leaders, criticism should give way to data-driven analysis.
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‎“In cinema, the scoreboard does not lie,” he said. “And right now, the market has spoken.”

Turning Point 2: When You Stand for Light, You Encounter Many Battles — Dr. Chris Okafor

… “There is always a day of adversity.”

….. “Battles come with time.”

A turning point is a moment of decisive and beneficial change—a defining season that marks a significant shift in the life of an individual. It is the point at which God intervenes to alter a situation, often bringing lasting transformation.

Continuing his teaching on “Turning Point – Part 2,” the Generational Prophet of God and Senior Pastor of Grace Nation Worldwide, Dr. Chris Okafor, declared that anyone who chooses to stand for light must be prepared to face battles.

According to him, a turning point is a drastic change in the life of a person, brought about when God releases His divine agent of change. Such moments rarely come without resistance, as darkness always reacts when light appears.

Scriptural Case Studies of Turning Points
Dr. Okafor highlighted three biblical figures whose lives were radically transformed after intense battles:

*Joseph*

Joseph was divinely commissioned to preserve and deliver his people, yet he suffered for crimes he never committed. Betrayed, sold, and imprisoned, his journey was marked by pain. However, when his turning point arrived, he emerged from the prison to become the prime minister of Egypt and the talk of the nation.

*Jacob*

Jacob faced numerous battles, including prolonged conflict with his own brother. He endured hardship and uncertainty, but through divine encounters and God’s remembrance, his story changed. The man who fled in fear returned as a prince and the head of a great nation.

*Sarah*

Sarah experienced divine visitation at an age when childbirth was considered impossible. Through God’s intervention, her barrenness was turned into laughter, and her testimony became a clear example of how divine visitation ushers in a turning point.

*Keys That Provoke Turning Points*

The Generational Prophet outlined key spiritual principles that provoke turning points in the life of a believer:
Being Born Again
Spiritual rebirth is foundational. A genuine relationship with God positions a believer for divine intervention.

*Prayer and Fasting*

Dr. Okafor emphasized that fervent prayer, combined with fasting, accelerates spiritual breakthroughs. “If there is a man to pray, there is a God in heaven who answers prayers,” he declared.

*Sacrifice*

Sacrifice, he explained, is another powerful form of prayer.

When believers give sacrificially into God’s kingdom, God responds with honour and intervention, releasing turning points in areas of need.

*Service*

The level of one’s commitment to service in God’s vineyard determines the nature and timing of a turning point. Faithful service, even in the midst of battles, attracts divine remembrance.

The glorious Sunday service was marked by a powerful move of the Holy Spirit, with deliverance, miracles, healings, restoration, and solutions to diverse challenges holding people bound.

Otega Ogra: Online Misinformation Endangers Public Trust and Stability

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Nigeria’s digital space, stressing that ongoing efforts to regulate online platforms are intended to safeguard citizens—not to silence dissenting voices.

Speaking on a live programme on Channels Television, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital and New Media, Otega Ogra, warned that the growing spread of misinformation, disinformation, and coordinated online attacks poses a serious threat to national security, public trust, and social cohesion.

Ogra explained that Nigeria’s digital ecosystem has evolved rapidly, with social media platforms now playing a major role in shaping public opinion, political participation, and even security outcomes. While the internet has broadened civic engagement, he noted that it has also been weaponised through fake news, manipulated content, and deliberate falsehoods capable of inciting unrest.

According to him, government interventions in the digital space are guided by the need to strike a balance between freedom of expression and responsibility.

“Every right comes with responsibility,” Ogra said, emphasising that online platforms must not be allowed to become tools for undermining democratic institutions or destabilising society.

He also underscored the importance of digital literacy, urging Nigerians to verify information before sharing it and to rely on credible sources. Ogra revealed that the government is actively engaging technology companies, civil society organisations, and media stakeholders to develop frameworks that promote transparency, accountability, and user safety online.

The presidential aide dismissed claims that recent digital policies are designed to gag critics, insisting that constructive criticism remains essential to a thriving democracy. He maintained that the government’s focus is on curbing harmful and misleading content, not suppressing legitimate debate.

The discussion comes amid growing national concern over the impact of viral misinformation on elections, security operations, and public health, with experts calling for stronger collaboration among government agencies, media organisations, and technology platforms to safeguard Nigeria’s digital future.