Actress Bukky Amos-Bello Set For Father’s Grand Funeral Reception

Friends, colleagues and family members are gearing up to honour the United States based Nollywood actress and businesswoman, Arewa Bukky Amos-Bello, as she prepares to organize a benefiting funeral reception for her late father, Pa Amos Olaniyi Folorunsho Oladapo.

Although Pa Oladapo passed at a ripe age, anyone who is well-versed with Bukky’s narratives will know she holds her father in the highest esteem, cherishing the profound impact he had on her life. The patriarch’s passing, obviously, left Bukky heartbroken and almost inconsolable. “It hurts,” she constantly echoes her emotion since her father’s demise on Monday, October 6, 2025.

Her emotional pain is noticeable when she posts on her social media pages in his memory. Still grappling with the loss, Bukky says she’s resolved to honour her father’s memory with a farewell that would be nothing short of spectacular; a grandiose, unforgettable tribute that would make him beam with pride in the great beyond. As she is set to move to Nigeria in December, the Ibadan family house promises to be abuzz as she throws a fitting bash in homage to a man she says remains even in death, the epitome of love and guidance to her.

The event, we gathered, will witness the attendance of who-is-who in the social and entertainment arena.

-Folorunsho Hamsat

Edo’s Most Credible, Most Patronized Real Estate Company, D Prince Builders And Estate Developers Ltd Supports Lancelot’s 30-Years Behind Camera Celebration

As momentum continues to gather for the historic celebration of 30 years behind the camera and expert films of Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, also known as DGuvnor, Nigerian renowned builder, Prince Cyril Omoregie, the Chairman, GMD of D Prince Builders Group, D Prince Builders And Estate Developers Ltd D Prince Builders And Estate Developers Ltd has thrown his weight behind the veteran Nollywood filmmaker who is regarded as the most consistent filmmaker in Africa.

The company announced that they are so proud to be supporting and be part of D’Guvnor at 30 celebration and are ready to go all the way with the veteran filmmaker to make the event a success. “It’s great to be a part of the move to celebrate and immortalise Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen. It is more important to honour him while he’s still alive than running around and having a showman when he’s no more.” Said the young and enterprising D Prince.

Prince Omoregie said, “We are sponsoring and supporting Lancelot’s 30-years on stage because we grew up to meet him winning. He has always been the best. He’s the best I know as far as directing movies is concerned.

When it comes to giving great and remarkably good movies to Nigerians, Lancelot comes to mind. You can see Isakaba. Isakaba is not a movie that anyone of us can forget in a hurry. The same can be said of Invasion 1897.”

“So, we shall be part of the movie premiere to mark the celebration, the Foundation, and the book launch, which are all part of the event schedule.”

With over 50 thousand tenants and house owners D Prince Builders Group, D Prince Builders And Estate Developers Ltd, has estate offices in Benin; Comfort plaza A4, Etete off Adesuwa GRA, Lagos: 047 and 048 Ikota shopping complex VGC Ajah lagos, Abuja: 10 Durban street, Wuse2, Abuja. They also have landed properties in all fast selling areas in Benin, Abuja, Lagos, and Asaba.

They sell very affordable, comfortable, and highly valued lands and properties all across Nigeria. As low as one million Naira, anyone can own a plot at D Prince Builders, and their lands come with Certificate of Occupancy, C/O.

Very genuine properties and immediate issuance of all documentation, even if you want to sell, they can help you to resell, that is why D Prince Builders And Estate Developers Ltd stood out among all other real estate companies in the country.

EU, Zuma Film Festival Announce 2025 Short Film Competition for Young Nigerian Filmmakers

The European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, in collaboration with the Zuma International Film Festival, has launched the 2025 edition of the EU Short Film Competition, targeting emerging filmmakers in the country.

The competition aims at enriching participants’ knowledge in modern filmography and exposing them to emerging trends in the industry.

A press release issued by the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS said the top ten entries in the competition would be screened at the festival. The overall top entry will receive a cash prize of N1.5m (one million, five hundred thousand naira) for the winner; N750, 000 (seven hundred and fifty thousand naira) for the first runner up; and N500, 000 (five hundred thousand naira) for the second runner up.

According to the press release, the ten lucky up-and-coming filmmakers will have the opportunity to network with top professionals and access mentorship as well as receive insightful feedback from leading voices in the Nigeria film industry.

Participants are required to make a short film of three minutes maximum on the theme “Being a Nigerian Youth”- Storytelling for Life and Creative journeys of Nigerian Youth in today’s world

The top winner will be announced after the screening of the top ten selected entries at the festival. The competition is open to only people from ages 18-35 and must speak to the competition’s theme. According to the organizers of the competition, entries will be judged based on predetermined criteria, including thematic focus, storyline and message, creativity, picture, and sound quality.

This year’s event builds on the success of the debut edition last year and reflects the EU’s recognition of film as a potent tool that drives social change and cultural dialogue.

GUIDELINES
Entry Requirement
Must be a youth between ages 18-35 years old.
Entry must be on the stated theme of the competition.
All entries must be a maximum of 3 minutes.
Entries are only received within the stated deadline.

Entries in any other language other than English are accepted, but MUST have English subtitles.
Only one entry from a filmmaker is acceptable per.

To learn more, visit @euinnigeria and @hdfilmacademy pages on Instagram or www.hdfilmacademy.com