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Breaking! 2023 Yoruba Movie Awards Nomination List Finally Out

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Breaking! 2023 Yoruba Movie Awards Nomination List Finally Out

Breaking! 2023 Yoruba Movie Awards Nomination List Finally Out

 

 

 

Olakiitan Adetutu Communications Limited, a subsidiary of Gbolahan Adetayo Media Network, the brain behind the prestigious Yoruba Movie Gist Awards, has finally unveiled the much anxiously awaited nominees list for the 2023 Yoruba Movie Gist Awards.

 

 

Breaking! 2023 Yoruba Movie Awards Nomination List Finally Out

 

 

The biggest award ceremony in the Yoruba movie industry, is set up to reward hardwork and diligence among both the onscreen and off-screen movers and shakers of Nollywood, and its scheduled to hold in December 10th amidst pomp and pageantry.

 

 

The nomination list for this year edition is here and you can start voting your favourite nominees by sending the name of the person and the category to [email protected] or [email protected]. Eg: Best Actor 2023, Gbolahan Adetayo, send it to [email protected]. for more details, please call our editor on 07033430851. The voting exercise will close by December 5th 2023.

 

 

BEST ACTOR 2023
Lateef Adedimeji
Ibrahim Yekini Itele
Ayo Olaiya
Jide Awobona
Rotimi Salami

BEST ACTRESS 2023
Bukunmi Oluwasina
Mide Martins
Wumi Toriola
Ronke Odusanya
Kenny George

BEST LEAD ACTOR IN A MOVIE
Lateef Adedimeji
Ibrahim Yekini
Odunlade Adekola
Yomi Fabiyi
Kiki Bakare

BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN A MOVIE
Bukunmi Oluwashina
Mide Martins
Wumi Toriola
Kenny George
Biola Adebayo

BEST CINEMA ACTOR 2023
Odunlade Adekola
Lateef Adedimeji
Femi Adebayo
Joseph Momodu
Uzor Arukwe

BEST CINEMA ACTRESS 2023
Bukunmi Oluwasina
Bolaji Ogunmola
Omowunmi Dada
Toyin Abraham
Iyabo Ojo

BEST UPCOMING ACTOR 2023
Fasakin Oluwasemilore Akanni
Busari Samuel
Tobi Agunmuyi
Feranmi Oyalowo
Tobi Omoelegbede

BEST UPCOMING ACTRESS 2023
Oyindamola Sanni
Adedoja Adeyemi (Princess Ajoke)
Abimbola Mayowa
Salau Modupe
Bukola Ikuomola Oghenerukevwe

 

BEST MOVIE DIRECTOR 2023
Tope Adebayo
Titi Jeje
Wale Razaq
Biodun Jimoh
Jelili Adebayo (Picollo)
Kayode Adebayo

NEXT RATED MOVIE DIRECTOR 2023
Kenny Lanre
Adeleye Abiodun Abisodun
Adekola Ojelere
Adeniyi Atapa
Tunde Anjola

MOST PROMISING ACTRESS 2023
Omolara Kasali
Omobewaji Oyediji (Mo_Bewa)
Oloruntimilehin Bukola ( Kiitan Bukola)
Damilola Akinyemi
Mubashiru Gbemisola

MOST PROMISING ACTOR 2023
Sanusi Izihaq (Apankufor)
Obatidey Kelvin
Seun Ogunleye
Lanre Adediwura
Habeeb Alagbe

 

HOTTEST YOUNG ACTRESS 2023
Olaniyan Oluwatosin
Anike Olaniyi Ami
Olayinka Solomon
Victoria Ajibola
Oyedeji Olaide

MOST FEATURED YOUNG ACTOR 2023
Akeem Arogundade
Babatunde Aderinoye
Kiki Bakare
Mustapha Sholagbade
Akinola Akano

 

MOST FEATURED YOUNG ACTRESS 2023
Juliet Jatto
Biola Adekunle
Esther Adesunloye
Yetunde Barnabas
Debbie Shokoya

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR 2023
Yomi Olohunlolaye
Peter Ijagbemi
Akintunde Lagata
Kolawole Ajeyemi
Kunle Omisore
Jamiu Azeez

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS 2023
Wunmi Ajiboye
Adebimpe Oyebade (mobimpe)
Kemi Korede
Aramide Oloko
Funmi Awelewa

BREAK OUT ACTOR 2023
Femi Akinyemi
Ayoola Olayinka
Okoya Samuel Adewale
Deyemi Okanlawon
Tunde Shobayo

 

BREAK OUT ACTRESS 2023
Morounmubo Lawal
Adebimpe Akintunde
Bimbo Adebayo
Damilola Oni
Seyi Hunters

BEST YORUBA MOVIE ACTOR IN DIASPORA 2023
Bigval Jokotoye
Faduri Joseph
Tunde Owokoniran
Taiwo Emmanuel Tonade
Adebayo Omowaye

BEST YORUBA ACTRESS IN DIASPORA 2023
Juwon Quadri
Mistura Asunramu
Sola Popoola
Tonia Ferrari
Racheal Oyiza

BEST MOVIE PRODUCER IN DIASPORA 2023
Faduri Joseph
Juwon Quadri
Ola Ogunkoya
Abolade Balogun
Dimeji Alaga

BEST SKINCARE AND BEAUTY SALON 2023
Poshglow Skincare
Mydeesglow
Clarice Skincare
Shineshine Skincare
Fab’s Spa
Extreme Beauty Palace Skincare
Stayeverglowing Skincare

BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY SUPPORTING ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY 2023
RevolutionPlus Property
Harmony Garden
Adron Homes
Realtormax
Property Showroom

BEST CELEBRITY HANGOUT SPOT IN LAGOS 2023
Club Quilox
RM Place
Club Royale
SPOB
Ikeja City Mall

 

MOST VERSATILE ACTOR 2023
Akeem Arogundade
Akande Jimmy Rolland
Oyetunji Olawole
Akin-Akinola FALANA (OMOAKIN)
Dauda Sulaimon Gida

MOST VERSATILE ACTRESS 2023
Fisayo Olamide Amodemaja
Jumoke Salami
Yetunde Odunsi
Omotola Adebayo
Bisi Adeyemi

NEW DISCOVERY ACTRESS 2023
Taiwo Ibukunoluwa
Ayobami Ajayi
Abdul Rosemary Oluwayemisi
Abimbola Olatunji
Omosuwa Bukola (Omoge Ikale)

 

NEW DISCOVERY ACTOR 2023
Segun Emmanuel
Akeem Ogara Adeiza
Lanre Adediwura
Joseph Adebola Aliu
Biodun Babalola

BEST NEW ACTOR 2023
Oluwafemi Odus
Adebayo Azeez
Prince Adeyemi Adekunle
Juwon Ayorinde
Jayeola Arriz

BEST NEW ACTRESS 2023
Iwalola Adekugbe
Ajoke Titilayo Isijola
Onibeju Olashile
Sherifat Oluwaseyi Awosanya
Oluwakemi Micheal

BEST MOVIE PRODUCER 2023
Siyanbola Azeez
Olasunkanmi Akanni Olohuniyo
Saliu Gbolade Ogboluke
Laoye Yinka
Akin-Akinola FALANA (OMOAKIN)

 

WAVE MAKING YORUBA ACTOR 2023
Olasunkanmi Akanni Olohuniyo
Taofeek Adewale
Akeem Adeyemi
Mustapha Sholagbade
Babatunde Aderinoye

WAVE MAKING YORUBA ACTRESS 2023
Folasade Muibat Olona
Olatoun Olanrewaju
Oluwaseun Olalere
Ariyo Oluwakemisola Apesin
Oyin Adegbenro

HOTTEST YOUNG ACTOR 2023
Sanusi Izihaq (Apankufor)
Quadri Oyebade (Sisi Quadri)
Olaide Almaroof
Adenle Otaobayomi
Samuel Ajirebi

RISING ACTOR OF 2023
Damilare Samuel
Qassim Kareem
Temitope Iledo
Adebayo Azeez
Quazim Fasasi

RISING ACTRESS OF 2023
Mary Adekunle (Marygold)
Salawu Adebukola
Ayobami Ajayi
Oyebade Mosupeola
Oluwakemi Ogunbiyi

OUTSTANDING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
Biola Adebayo
Kehinde Abimbola Adeyoju
All well Ademola
Biodun Okeowo
Tayo Sobola
BEST ARENA MOVIE OF THE YEAR 2023
Pelewura
The Ogba’s Family
Ofa Obinrin
Orin
Ajakuta
Alapotiemi

BEST CINEMA MOVIE 2023
Jagunjagun
Orisa
Kesari The King
Kabiesi

 

BEST NOLLYWOOD FASHION DESIGNER 2023
Clean Stitches
Kemmi couture
Hayjay Fashion House
Aven House of Concept
Sycca-couture

NOLLYWOOD NEW HUNK OF THE YEAR
Otukoya Temitope
Titilope Fatai
Tobiloba Nifemi Ojo
Odulana Halimat
Kofoworola Adewale
Funmilayo Micheal

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What You Need To Know About Award-Winning Nigerian Actor, Mustapha Sholagbade

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What You Need To Know About Award-Winning Nigerian Actor, Mustapha Sholagbade

What You Need To Know About Award-Winning Nigerian Actor, Mustapha Sholagbade

 

Mustapha Ololade Sholagbade, born on January 1, 1989, in Ebute Metta, Lagos, is an accomplished Nigerian actor, producer, and filmmaker with a deep passion for Yoruba cinema. Originally from Abeokuta, Ogun State, he is the first child in his family. Sholagbade began his education at Kadara Primary School and continued at Sojomen Talabi High School, Akute, and Nawairudeen Secondary School, Ebute Metta. He later earned an Ordinary Narional Diploma in Business Administration from the Lagos State Polytechnic. Pursuing his passion for acting, he trained at Odunfa Caucus, where he graduated in 2010.

Sholagbade launched his acting career in 2005, making a name for himself in Yoruba-language films. His portfolio includes roles in popular films like Olowo Ghetto, Alaimo, Ebun Mi, Esi, Gold and Treasure, Liam, Emilomo Babaolowo, Oko Aunty Mi, Broken Bond (Tude), and Last Born. In addition to acting, he has also produced several films, further cementing his influence in the industry.

Beyond the entertainment world, Sholagbade is a versatile professional with experience in railway engineering, IT support, and site management in the UK. He is also a farmer and general merchant, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit and diverse skill set.

Throughout his career, Sholagbade has collaborated with top figures in Yoruba cinema, such as Yinka Quadri, Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, Funke Akindele, Femi Adebayo, Odun Adekola, Oga Bello, Baba Wande, Jide Kosoko, Funsho Adeolu, Fathia William Balogun, Saidi Balogun, Wunmi Toriola, and Mide Martins.

Sholagbade’s hobbies include traveling, business, football, filmmaking, and meeting new people, reflecting his dynamic and outgoing personality.

Sholagbade’s talent and dedication to his craft have earned him numerous accolades, including: Best Actor Yoruba – BON Awards, 2024, Best Supporting Actor– Afro Nollywood Awards, UK, 2019, Best Supporting Actor– Heritage Awards, Atlanta, USA, Best Supporting Actor of the Year (Yoruba) – City People Movie Awards, Best New Actor of the Year (Yoruba) – City People Movie Awards.

With his achievements and versatility, Mustapha Ololade Sholagbade remains a notable force in the Nigerian film industry and a proud ambassador of Yoruba cinema worldwide.

What You Need To Know About Award-Winning Nigerian Actor, Mustapha Sholagbade

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World Famous to Sanwo-Olu: save upcoming artists from drug peddlers in promoter skin

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World Famous to Sanwo-Olu: save upcoming artists from drug peddlers in promoter skin

 

 

 

 

Sahara Weekly Reports That The fast-rising artiste in Nigeria entertainment world, Ayomide Olamide also known as World Famous, on Sunday hang out with friends and fans to further establish unity. The ‘Meh Meh Meh’ crooner who is making a great wave on his social media handles dropped a message for his music lovers explaining why he chose to hang out with them.

 

 

World Famous to Sanwo-Olu: save upcoming artists from drug peddlers in promoter skin

 

 

The event which took place at CareerMega Bar in Alagbado area of Lagos State had World Famous, captivate his audience with hit songs to further established friendship chain amongst his friends and lovers both home and abroad.

 

 

 

According to Famous, the show is more than just music but an idea to focus on setting an interactive session among his counterparts and also to play games as means of relaxation.

 

 

 

‘I have a dream that one day, the government will create room for upcoming artists so that they won’t cross the line of drug peddlers in promoter’s skin.

 

 

 

According to Prince Christopher Gold, C.E.O, Life compass travel & Tours, who had earlier facilitated famous tour to Ghana in 2022, made it his duty to draw a large crowd, personalities, socialites, celebrities and influencers to the event and also promised to make it annual event which will also showcase and further add to the vibrant ambiance of many upcoming artistes.

 

 

 

 

World Famous, who is also known as Akeweje Quibla , a famous Afro hippo artist is also promise to share the lyrics of his new hit with his lovers and new found admirers on his social media handles just to blend them in his upcoming video shoot in other to give a long lasting impression on his new admirers which will further establish their bond.

 

 

” Meh Meh Meh, his latest track is still making waves.

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Nollywood Actress Omolara Kasali Honored at Nigerian Canadian Celebrities Entertainment Awards

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Nollywood Actress Omolara Kasali Honored at Nigerian Canadian Celebrities Entertainment Awards

 

Mississauga-Centre Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP), Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, has extended her heartfelt congratulations to Nollywood actress Omolara Kasali Dada, who received a Special Recognition Award at the 7th edition of the Nigerian Canadian Celebrities Entertainment Awards. The prestigious event was held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Royal King Event Center in Etobicoke, Canada.

In her congratulatory message, MPP Kusendova-Bashta expressed her admiration for Dada’s significant contributions to promoting Nigerian culture and entertainment in Canada and beyond. “It is my pleasure to congratulate Omolara Kasali Dada for being awarded the Special Recognition Award,” she wrote. “I am honored to recognize Omolara for her outstanding contributions to the preservation and enrichment of Nigerian cultural heritage.”

The annual awards ceremony celebrates individuals who have made a meaningful impact on the community by promoting and preserving Nigerian culture. Kusendova-Bashta praised Omolara’s role in strengthening cultural ties between Canada and Nigeria and enriching Canada’s multicultural landscape. She added, “Dedicated individuals like Omolara ensure that our rich heritage continues to thrive for generations to come.”

The event celebrated prominent figures who have played a vital role in preserving Nigerian traditions and enhancing cultural pride. The award to Omolara Kasali Dada stands as a testament to her dedication and influence within the Nigerian-Canadian community.

Natalia Kusendova-Bashta extended her best wishes for a memorable and inspiring celebration, highlighting the importance of cultural recognition events in building a diverse and unified community.

 

Nollywood Actress Omolara Kasali Honored at Nigerian Canadian Celebrities Entertainment Awards

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