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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 yorubamoviegistawards@gmail.com or yorubamoviegist@gmail.com. Eg: Best Actor 2023, Gbolahan Adetayo, send it to yorubamoviegistawards@gmail.com. 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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May 11th : Fuji Star, Adekunle Marckenson Stages An All White London Welcome Back Party

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May 11th : Fuji Star, Adekunle Marckenson Stages An All White London Welcome Back Party

The most epic celebration of the year is coming as Dr. Kunle Marckenson returns to Nigeria after a successful Tours in London! De Crown Music International And Yommyright Entertainment International, in conjunction with Arems Entertainment, are thrilled to present his homecoming party and a vibrant welcome dance party.

 

Dr. Kunle Marckenson spent over two months in London, from January 23rd to March 29th, 2025, and he is now back in Nigeria, ready to share his experiences and announce his forthcoming album.

 

Join us on Sunday, May 11th, 2025, at 2pm prompt, at The City Pulse Lounge, beside Blue Roof Television in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State, for an unforgettable experience. The all-white dress code party will feature an incredible lineup of artistes, including K-Shanana, Okiki Bright, Queen Tosin Eniba, Harmony Opee Gaji, Alhaji Sikiru Lemon, Amb. Abiodun Ejire Patira and Shola Melody, all sharing the stage with the guest of honor, Dr. Kunle Marckenson. The party will go all night, with great music and dancing.

 

This welcome dance party is a celebration of Dr. Kunle Marckenson’s successful UK tours and a chance for him to connect with his fans and share his experiences. With their combined talents, this party promises to be an electric celebration of music and good times. You’ll be surrounded by friends, family, and fellow music lovers, all united in their love for great music and good times. So mark your calendars for May 11th and get ready to party like never before. Don’t miss out on the ultimate welcome dance party of the year. See you there!

 

This event is proudly supported by FUMAN & top media partners like ARIYA 24/7 TV, City Pulse TV, Ghaj-Bash, OJUTOLE TV, Aroye TV, Owutu TV, Event Diaries & Lifestyle, Alore TV, Sahara Weekly & Others.

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ENTERTAINMENT: A Star is Born: Harcher’s Stunning 2025 Headies Appearance Leaves Fans Amazed By Ibrahim Kegbegbe

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ENTERTAINMENT: A Star is Born: Harcher's Stunning 2025 Headies Appearance Leaves Fans Amazed By Ibrahim Kegbegbe

ENTERTAINMENT: A Star is Born: Harcher’s Stunning 2025 Headies Appearance Leaves Fans Amazed

By Ibrahim Kegbegbe

LAGOS, Nigeria — The 17th edition of the prestigious Headies Awards held on Sunday, April 27, 2025, may have celebrated Nigeria’s biggest music stars, but the night also marked a special turning point for a fast-rising name in the industry: Harcher.

ENTERTAINMENT: A Star is Born: Harcher's Stunning 2025 Headies Appearance Leaves Fans Amazed

By Ibrahim Kegbegbe

Although he was not among this year’s official nominees, Harcher, signed under Bullion Records, stole a significant slice of the spotlight with his charismatic red carpet appearance — thrilling fans both at the venue and those watching from home.

The Headies, hosted by Nollywood’s darling Nancy Isime, delivered a night packed with electrifying performances, emotional tributes, and major wins for stars like Chike, Rema, and the late Mohbad. However, when Harcher stepped onto the red carpet and caught the attention of popular media personality Enioluwa Adeoluwa, it ignited a wave of excitement that would ripple beyond the event hall.

Dressed sharply and exuding confidence, Harcher spoke passionately about his dreams during a heartfelt interview with Enioluwa.

“I’ve always dreamed of collaborating with legends like Wizkid, Davido, Olamide, and Burna Boy,” Harcher said, flashing a humble yet hopeful smile as cameras clicked and fans cheered.

He also took a moment to praise the Headies organizers for their role in promoting Nigerian music globally.
“The Headies have done so much for Nigerian entertainment,” Harcher said. “It’s amazing to see how our music is now celebrated all over the world because of platforms like this.”

In that moment, fans at home couldn’t contain their excitement — many took quick screenshots of Harcher’s TV appearance, proudly sharing the images across social media with captions like, “Our star is next!” Those present at the venue also seized the opportunity, swarming around Harcher for photographs after his interview, capturing memories with an artist they believe is destined for greatness.

Bullion Records’ Brightest Prospect

Harcher’s journey with Bullion Records has been marked by steady growth, blending Afrobeat rhythms with the grit of Hip-hop to craft relatable, energetic anthems that resonate with Nigeria’s youth. With every release, he has gained momentum — and Sunday night proved that the industry is beginning to take notice too.

Bullion Records, known for nurturing new talents, has high hopes for Harcher, a sentiment echoed by fans who flooded the label’s hotline — the popular “Bullion Records Hot Number” — with congratulatory messages after the red carpet interview aired.

“This is just the beginning for Harcher,” a Bullion Records fan club member said during a live Twitter Space. “Today he’s being interviewed among legends, tomorrow he’ll be winning awards right on that same stage!”

The Power of the Headies Next Rated Dream

The Headies’ Next Rated category has historically been a launching pad for future megastars like Wizkid (2011), Davido (2012), Rema (2019), and Tems (2021). While the 2025 Next Rated Award went to Odumodublvck, fans are already tipping Harcher as a front-runner for future editions.

Winning Next Rated not only brings industry recognition but also car prizes, endorsements, and international exposure — a reward that many believe is within Harcher’s reach sooner than later.

A Night of Celebration for Music

The Headies 2025 celebrated outstanding talent across Africa. Chike’s ‘Egwu’ featuring the late Mohbad was a major winner, scooping the Viewers’ Choice Award and Best Music Video. Rema’s ‘Heis’ bagged Album of the Year, while Tems won Best Recording of the Year with “Burning.” Special recognition awards went to influential figures like Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Alex Okosi, and Amaju Pinnick.

Even with all these major wins, Harcher’s simple presence, filled with passion and gratitude, managed to capture hearts — a testimony to his growing influence.

Looking Ahead

As the lights dimmed at the Energy Centre where the Headies was held, and fans filed out into the Lagos night, one thing was clear: Harcher’s time is coming. His fans — the ones who screenshotted him from their living rooms and those who took selfies with him live at the event — will be the ones to proudly say, “We saw it first.”

The 2025 Headies may have officially crowned its winners, but for Harcher and his ever-growing fanbase, it was the night a new star officially stepped into the spotlight.

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Laffmattazz: The frills and thrills in Ibadan (Photos)

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The Easter Sunday edition of Laffmattazz with Gbenga Adeyinka and Friends themed ‘About Time’ may have come and gone, but not without leaving an indelible experience in the minds of attendees at the Jogor Centre, Ibadan.

Laffmattazz once again lived up to expectations, not just with a repertoire of top-notch performances from comedians and musicians, it offered a lot of giveaways and fun-filled experiences that cannot be forgotten in a hurry.

Gbenga Adeyinka, the Grand Comedian of the Federal Republic (GCFR) opened the epoch-making event with an electrifying ‘Dorime’ dance in the company of Kiekie.

This was followed by back-to-back performances from Peter ‘Mr P’ Okoye, one half of the famous P-Square group, Terry Akpala, Babatunmise, Keanzo, Omobaba No.1, Kenny Blaq, Taichi, Rapin Dady, Kiekie, Baba Alariya, Kamo State and Mr Escom, the rave of the moment and ‘pitipiti’ master.

Others included Stylo, Creative Tobi, Gbenga Laughter Castle, General Olak, Dr. Spencer, Parkage, Dr. Arotele, Pretty Fola and Pretty Arike, while DJ Secxy and DJ Mass showed their dexterity with monster hit mixes.

Also adding spice and glamour to the event were Sola Sobowale, Kunle Afolayan, Seun Soyinka, Toyosi Adesanya, the Oyin Adejobis, Lalude, FIRS top staff and top staff of 14 radio stations in Ibadan to mention a few.

It was indeed a night of complete entertainment as attendees engaged in a lot of games, winning prizes worth millions of naira in the process.

The fans participated in the Ibadan Yoruba challenge, dance competition, and there was a haircut segment on stage sponsored by HAIRSENSE Salon, who also gave out 10 clippers, while Bonike Bakery gave out many loaves of bread.

The Alhaji Razak Okoya owned Eleganza was not left out, giving out a lot of coolers, as there was plenty to drink, courtesy of Bigi.

 

Laffmattazz: The frills and thrills in Ibadan (Photos)

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