Akanke Amororo: The New Yoruba Movie Everyone Is Talking About + Why People Are Rushing To YouTube To See It

The much-anticipated Yoruba movie “Akanke Amororo,” from the stable of star actress Princess Victoria Ajibola, popularly known as Omo Local, has finally been released on OKIKI PREMIUMTV on YouTube.

Set in a wealthy community, “Akanke Amororo” tells the story of a mysterious woman, Akanke Amororo, who harbors an extraordinary power: the ability to neutralize dark forces. When a notorious warlord threatens the peace of her neighborhood, Akanke must use her gifts to confront the warlord head-on and protect her community.

Produced by Princess Victoria Ajibola and directed by Wasiu Owoiya, the film features a stellar cast, including Odunlade Adekola, Princess Omo Local, Peju Ogunmola, Ibrahim Chatta, Alapini Osa, Kolawole Ajeyemi, Binta Ayo Mogaji, Oyetola Elemosho, Eniola Afeez, Bose Akinola, Sunbo Ajebo, Wumi Bello, Aderupoko, and Digboluja, among many others.

“Akanke Amororo” was officially released on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, and within 24 hours of its release, it became one of the most-watched movies on YouTube, captivating audiences with its intriguing plot and powerful performances. It’s a movie that teaches a lot of moral lessons.

For those eager to witness the enthralling story and exceptional acting, “Akanke Amororo” is now available for streaming on OKIKI PREMIUMTV on YouTube. Use the link below to watch the movie freely:

Thrills, Fun, and Excitement at Optiva-Sponsored Funny Bone Live Comedy Show*

It was an exhilarating night of humour and good music at the Funny Bone Live comedy show, tagged “Aina’s Son.” The audience was thrilled and entertained in equal measure as the evening featured side-splitting humour from top comedians across the country, as well as performances by renowned musicians.

Held at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites on Sunday, the event was sponsored by Optiva Capital Partners, Africa’s premier wealth management and investment immigration giant. This marks the second time in two years that Optiva Capital has demonstrated its immense commitment to bolstering the arts and entertainment industry, especially during these challenging times.
Dr. Jane Kimemia, CEO of Optiva Capital Partners, expressed her enthusiasm for the sponsorship, stating, “At Optiva Capital Partners, we recognize the vital role that the arts and entertainment industry play in enriching our lives and bringing people together. By sponsoring the Funny Bone Comedy Show, we aim to support and uplift the talented individuals and the industry dedicated to creating joy and laughter. This is our way of giving back and ensuring that the vibrancy of live entertainment continues to thrive.”

Also lending her voice, the Executive Director Business Development Optiva Capital Partners Mrs. Amaka Okeke-Lawal noted “Sponsorships like the one provided by Optiva Capital for the Funny Bone Live comedy show are crucial for the survival and growth of the arts and entertainment industry. Optiva Capital’s support helped in achieving the high-quality performances that the audience experienced in this edition. Beyond covering production costs, such sponsorships are essential for offering platforms that discover and promote new and emerging talents, giving them the opportunity to showcase their skills to a broader audience.”

The host of the show, the multi-talented and award winning artist and comedian Stanley Chibunna, also known as Funny Bone, was introduced on stage by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. Funny Bone delivered a series of well-structured jokes that resonated with the audience. In addition to a roster of comedians such as Real Warri Pickin and MC Larry J, music greats like Olamide, Phyno, and Peruzzi thrilled the audience, who sang along to their songs and danced. The show also attracted celebrities like Nollywood’s Wale Ojo, popular music manager Sunday Are, Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, and Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu also known as Cubana Chief Priest.

Optiva Capital Partners is Africa’s largest provider of investment immigration and residency services. In addition, to offering specialist solutions in investment advisory, international real estate, and insurance services. Optiva Capital Partners is renowned for its positive impact in the arts and entertainment industry. Giving support to other entertainment shows and movies such as Ali Baba’s January 1st Concert, Pencil Unbroken Show, Áfàméfùnà and Kiss of Death.

Dr. Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen To Celebrate 30 Years Behind The Camera: Kickstarts With ‘Open Street Casting’

Africa’s most consistent Filmmaker, Ambassador Dr. Lancelot Oduwarene Imasuen is set to celebrate his 30 years behind the camera as Nollywood Film Director.

And to kickstart the various activities that will herald this celebration, the prolific Filmmaker is launching first of the series of activities to mark the period with “Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen (LOL) at 30 Open Street casting”.

Amb. Lancelot who is presently at the prestigious Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, as a guest of the University in the Mass Communication Department with his team, is exposing the students of the department to the world of make belief under the “Benin Film Academy Week Long Hands on Training in Film, Television and Digital Content Creation.”

This also forms part of kickstarting ‘D’Guvnor @30’ celebrations. This incentive according to him is to give opportunities to people everywhere and anywhere in the world. According to the organisers of the 30th anniversary committee, the team will stop to conduct auditioning for actors, comedians and others that would be given opportunities to several of their works, anywhere and anytime the team comes to their area.

During a chat with Newsmen, Ambassador Lancelot said; “I’ve realised that there are people on the streets that ordinarily would not get opportunities to know there is an audition going on somewhere; so we are going to fish them out. That’s going to be the beginning of the activities. So, by March 2025, there will be a special movie to be made by these talents that have been identified. The movie will be screened in places like Enugu, Asaba, Benin, Lagos, UK, USA, Canada and Germany and also herald the festival of celebrations that is going to last for a whole year starting from March 2025.”

“So, I’m calling on all my friends and supporters to key into the various activities that has been earmarked for the celebration period.” He said.

The Open Street Casting will be officially launched on Friday 21st of June 2024 at the AAU, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria.