Alhaja Queen Isimot Abake Abiola (Omo-Opeki) Honoured At 6th Oodua Special Recognition Awards, Ile-Ife

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Alhaja Queen Isimot Abake Abiola, popularly known as Omo-Opeki, has added another feather to her cap as she was honoured at the 6th Oodua Special Recognition Awards (OSRA) held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Ojaja Arena Resort, Ile-Ife, Osun State. The prestigious event, which celebrates distinguished personalities of Yoruba heritage for their impact and service, saw the Ooni of Ife himself presenting the awards to deserving honorees.

Queen Isimot, who is the CEO of SUWAT Music & Film Nig. Ltd. and President of the Elite Women Musicians Lagos Club, was recognized for her remarkable contribution to music promotion, cultural preservation, and women’s empowerment in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

Although she is currently abroad, Alhaja Queen Isimot Abake Abiola expressed deep appreciation for the recognition and dedicated the award to members of her association and her club. Representing her at the ceremony were executive members of the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria (FUMAN), Lagos State Chapter: Mayor Omotunde Damendra, Executive Governor of FUMAN Lagos State Chapter; Amb. Lateef Idowu Alagbada, Lagos FUMAN Secretary; Laredo Dudu Ebony, FUMAN Chairman, Ikorodu West; Kamoru Akanbi Gboge, Lagos FUMAN Public Relations Officer; and Sulaimon Ebunlorin, Manager, SUWAT Music & Films Nigeria Limited.

The delegation received the plaque and certificate of honour on her behalf, extending her gratitude to the organisers and to His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife.

The Oodua Special Recognition Awards, now in its sixth edition, continues to spotlight individuals who uphold Yoruba culture, excellence, and community leadership through their work. For Queen Isimot, this recognition follows a string of honours in 2025, including the Award of Excellence and the title of “Paramount Queen of Music” presented to her earlier in the year during the Music Advertisement Association of Nigeria (MAAN) 35th Anniversary in Lagos.

Under her visionary leadership, the Elite Women Musician Association of Nigeria has emerged as a strong platform uniting female musicians from diverse genres — Fuji, Juju, Gospel, and Hip-hop — fostering mutual support and professional growth. Her drive to empower women in the arts has positioned her as a leading voice for equality and collaboration in the Nigerian music landscape.

Receiving this latest recognition at the cradle of Yoruba culture, Ile-Ife, serves as both a cultural and symbolic affirmation of her dedication to heritage and progress.

With multiple industry honours to her name and an unrelenting passion for elevating women in music, Alhaja Queen Isimot Abake Abiola (Omo-Opeki) continues to solidify her legacy as one of Nigeria’s most respected music and cultural advocates — a true ambassador of Yoruba excellence and feminine leadership.

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.”

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