Entertainment
How Alade Aromire Inspired My Acting Career – Yinka Smart
How Alade Aromire Inspired My Acting Career – Yinka Smart
By Bolaji Israel
Fast rising Nollywood actor, Yinka Smart Adefuye better known as Yinka Smart is one of the handsome guys currently rocking the Yoruba movie scene.
He joined the industry in year 2000 and has evolved over the years starting as a trainee and later as a rounded professional who makes such a delight to watch on the big screen.
In an Exclusive Interview with THECONSCIENCEng, Smart revealed the late movie producer, Prince Muyideen Alade Aromire, as the biggest inspiration behind his acting career, describing Aromire’s impact on him as irreplaceable.
The vibrant youthful actor who has featured in top Yoruba movies including The hidden Truth, Omonitan, asa and
Akanke Alata noted that apart from academic training, his tutelage which began in year 2000 under the late Aromire for eight years made him a thoroughbred professional.
He added that he now enjoys the benefits of the tutelage as evident in his versatility, resilience and character.
He also expressed delight in being a part of the fifteen years memorial session organised in honour of Aromire at Disc Communications, Ikeja where fellow actors, broadcasters, producers, fans and other allied players gathered to remember Alade.
Prince Aromire was the pioneer of the Yoruba home video and television entertainment who passed on July 4, 2008 at a tender age of 45.
The late icon was also a director, known for Oro idile (2007), Olórí (2007) and Omo inu oku (2001).
Smart said, “We recently organised a fifteen years memorial service to honour our late boss and mentor, Alade Aromire. He was a true leader and pathfinder in the Yoruba movies industry.
“We decided to honour him and preserve his legacies for his immense contributions to the industry and our lives as individuals. He touched many lives in many ways during his impactful sojourn on earth and deserves to be celebrated as a legend.
“Apart from my degree in Theatre Arts from the Lagos State University, I also trained under the late Alade Aromire for eight years before he died in 2008. This prepared me for what I’m doing today and I can say the benefits are enormous.”
Eulogising Aromire further, he noted that the late icon was one of those who transformed the face of the Yoruba movie industry in many ways.
“From theatre works and magazine publication, he initiated home video production as an alternative to the expensive celluloid format where Hubert Ogunde and Baba Sala held sway.
“His brilliance produced the first home video movie in Yoruba named Ekun in the third of quarter of 1988. This initiation was the beginning of what is tagged as the movie industry in Nigeria.
“He also opened the wider television entertainment up and established first local cable television named Yotomi Telifisan which broadcasted in local language and became a household channel watched by all Nigerians at the time,” he stated.
The single, Lagos-born hulk said he currently enjoys working with Mercyflawless productions but yet to produce any movie by himself.
He has also featured in other movies like The carpenter, The supervisor, Bosun EMPIRE, Raboni, Ariwo Ogbanjo, and Our Apartment amongst others.
He urged his fans to pray for him and follow him online via IG.. @yinkasmart,
TikTok @yinkasmart and Facebook @yinkasmart.
Comedian IGOSAVE lavishes over £10,000 pounds Popping Bottles Of Champagne in London
Legendary comedian Igosave who has been on a European tour since last month, was recently spotted on a spending spree in London.
According to an eyewitness, the entertainer spent over £10,000 popping premium bottles of champagne, which has got everyone talking.
Entertainment
Africa’s Largest Comedy Show, Laffmattazz, Announces 2025 UK Tour Featuring Gbenga Adeyinka and a Star-Studded Lineup
Africa’s Largest Comedy Show, Laffmattazz, Announces 2025 UK Tour Featuring Gbenga Adeyinka and a Star-Studded Lineup
Nigeria’s premier entertainment brand, Laffmattazz with Gbenga Adeyinka and Friends, is delighted to unveil its highly anticipated 2025 UK tour as Gbenga Adeyinka lands in London for the shows scheduled to run across six major cities in August.
Headlined by the legendary African comedian Gbenga Adeyinka, the tour promises a spectacular display of comedy, music, and cultural celebration, featuring some of Africa’s most celebrated performers and entertainers.
Gbenga Adeyinka: A Legend of African Comedy:
Hailed as one of the most influential comedians on the continent, Gbenga Adeyinka’s wit, charisma, and comedic mastery have earned him a revered status in African entertainment. His presence ensures an extraordinary experience for all attendees.
A star-studded lineup of performers:
The tour will showcase an impressive lineup of entertainers, including:
- King of Comedy Alibaba
- MC Abbey Da Prof
- MC Larry J
- MC OJB
- Arkbishop
- Aridunnu
- MC Obete 1 of Manchester
- Toastmaster
- Cris Da Enteratainer
- Okikiade
- Bidemi Alaran
- MC Questionnaire
This diverse ensemble guarantees a night filled with side-splitting comedy, captivating performances, and lively music.
The tour is supported by industry leaders, including FIRS, Air Peace, and TMS UK Properties Ltd. The tour underscores their ongoing support of African entertainment and cultural diplomacy.
Tour Schedule & Venues
- Cambridge – August 22, 2025
Venue: Arbury Hall, The Centre, Campkin Road, Cambridge, CB4 2LD
Tickets & Info: 07787427862 | @moneevents
- Nottingham – August 23, 2025
Venue: St Jude Hall, Mapperley, 405 Woodborough Rd, Nottingham, NG3 5HE
Tickets & Info: +44 7706 655327 | @olubadanoneproductions
Oxford – August 24, 2025
Venue: Comies Caribbean Grill, 202A Garsinton Road, Oxford, OX4 6NQ
Tickets & Info: +44 7300 205911 | @dncmusicgroup
- London – August 25, 2025
Venue: Unit 3-4, Blenheim Business Centre, 18-20 Locks Lane, Mitcham, CR4 2JX
Tickets & Info: 07787427862 | @moneevents
-Manchester – August 29, 2025
Venue: 137 Cheetham Road, Manchester, M8 8LY
Tickets & Info: +44 7877 587857 | @kinshowproductions
-Northampton – August 31, 2025
Venue: The Black Diamond, Lower Harding Street, Northampton, NN1 2JL
Tickets & Info: +44 7534 212192 | @SilhouettePromotions, @DACPromotions, @ChristianMent, @IvoryTopazEvents
Entertainment
Fuji Music Star, Abass Obesere Allegedly In Secret Romance With UK-Based Relationship Expert, Yinka TNT
Fuji Music Star, Abass Obesere Allegedly In Secret Romance With UK Based Relationship Expert, Yinka TNT
There’s a hot gossip in town involving an alleged secret romance between star Fuji musician, Abass Akande Obesere and UK based popular talkshow host, Oluyinka Ayanda a.k.a. Yinka TNT.
According to insiders, friends of Obesere are worried about the potential consequences of the alleged secret affair for his marriage; the associated scandal, heartbreak and the impact on his reputation as his wife was already in the know and reportedly spoiling for a showdown.
Sources said the clandestine nature of the saga makes it difficult to know how long their affair has been going on and how often the lovebirds meet or interact.
Speaking on the rumour, an ally of Yinka who didn’t want to be named for confidential reasons, said “it is not impossible”, adding that though it wasn’t a public topic yet.
“A single lady romancing a married man is part of socializing, especially if both of them have always known and supportive of each other,” the source quipped.
Yinka is a single, career woman with kids while Obesere is married. Thus, a close relationship between such high-profile celebrities who interestingly are also showbiz aficionados, is bound to attract intense media attention and public speculation.
Calls made to both Yinka and Obesere to confirm the authenticity of this information went unanswered while text messages sent to their known mobile telephone numbers were not replied as at press time.
_More details in due course…_
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