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.

.MEET THE NEW TGD CHAIRMAN AND HIS EXECUTIVES

TAMPAN Guild of Directors (TGD) held its much-anticipated elections, electing a new slate of executives to lead the organization. Tunde Ola-Yusuf was named the new Chairman, a position that has garnered widespread support and excitement from industry members and stakeholders.

The election results brought together an accomplished team of executives to drive TGD’s goals forward. Akorede Adebowale will serve as Secretary, Princess Ololade Ebong as Treasurer, Mr. Samson Oluwale Adebayo as Public Relations Officer, and Mr. Tunde Ayoola as Provost Marshal. The successful election has stirred congratulatory messages from notable industry figures, including Muyiwa Ademola, Bayo Tijani, Odunlade Adekola, Damola Olatunji, Mr. Latin, Tope Adebayo, and Musiliu S. Ayinde, all of whom expressed confidence in the new leadership team.

In his acceptance speech, Ola-Yusuf expressed gratitude for the trust vested in him by guild members, pledging to lead with “integrity, transparency, and unwavering dedication.” He highlighted the importance of unity within the guild and called on members to work collaboratively to further the guild’s mission.

“I am humbled and honored to accept the mantle of leadership as your newly elected Guild Chairman. To my fellow members, I promise to listen and represent your interests to the best of my abilities,” he said.

Among his first actions as Chairman, Ola-Yusuf announced the immediate dissolution of all standing committees, with the exception of the Disciplinary Committee, to streamline operations and set a new direction. He also established a Transition Committee comprising past and new executives to ensure a smooth handover, while state coordinators will remain in place to maintain continuity during this transition phase.

Ola-Yusuf emphasized the importance of updating the guild’s records, announcing that data collation would begin immediately. He urged directors handling production to complete necessary forms to ensure TGD’s accurate and comprehensive engagement with governmental bodies, multinationals, and other relevant organizations.

In an encouraging close to his speech, Ola-Yusuf extended his gratitude to the Board of Trustees, led by Otunba Adebayo Aremu Salami, as well as the National Executives, headed by Otunba Bolaji Makin Amusan JP, and expressed his commitment to making TGD a source of pride for its members. He also recognized the efforts of the Electoral Committee, led by immediate past Chairman Amb Titi Jeje and supported by Ex-Scribe Mr. Tola Bolaji and Princess Kemi Egbeyode, for their dedication to a fair and seamless election process.

With the newly elected team in place, TGD members are optimistic about a future that prioritizes professional growth, inclusivity, and advocacy for members’ rights.

Long Live TAMPAN!

Long Live TGD!
TGD! Art lives on!

*Tunde Ola Yusuf- New Elected TGD CHAIRMAN*

*Princess Ololade Obong- Newly Elected TGD Treasurer*

*Samson Adebayo- Newly Elected TGD PRO*

*Babatunde Ayoola- Newly Elected TGD Provost Marshal*

*Akorede Adebowale- Newly elected TGD secretary*

Fuji Music : Don’t Drag Me Into Seniority Crisis, Alh. Abass Akande Obesere Warns Younger Colleagues 

Legendary Fuji maestro Alh. Abass Akande Obesere Pk1st, Agbaakin Abobagunwa of Yoruba land has warned colleagues currently warring over seniority ranks to leave him out of such messy fight.

The Nigerian Fuji extraction of the Entertainment industry has been thrown into a war of words and attrition among the Fuji stars who included Alh. Wasiu Alabi Pasuma Wonder, Taiye Currency among others.

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It all began few weeks ago when Taiye currency was on stage and made general remarks about how many of those who are now stars had had role models who tutored them into stardom. He particularly pointed out that Pasuma was tutored by Obesere as a Fuji musician before he shot into limelight just as Sefiu Alao was tutored by Alh. Shina Akanni among others . Currency was said to have said that because he feels Pasuma is now supporting Malaika who has always been his own rival.

However , the mention of Pasuma being tutored by Obesere has sparkled negative reactions from many of Pasuma’s fans who have been attacking currency on the social media and denying that Obesere was role model to Pasuma.

Obesere’s fans have also replied Pasuma’s fans by posting on the social media several evidences to prove that Oberese was indeed Pasuma’s role model when he began his rise to stardom in the early 1990s. They posted an instance of Pasuma’s confessions when he said Obesere launched his first album that shot him into limelight in 1993 at the LSDP Estate in Isolo, Lagos. They also included that Pasuma used to follow Obesere during the legendary Fuji star’s performances on stage at stadium hotel in suruelre and Obesere would give him the microphone to also sing as a way of encouraging him as a much younger and up coming Fuji musician then.

In addition, Obesere had indeed been a role model to many of the younger Fuji musicians “ who now become over bloated with ego now and forget their humble beginnings just because they now have fame and money”!.

All lovers of the Fuji music industry know the truth. Agbaakin Abobagunwa of Yoruba land Alh. Abass Akande Obesere is a legend. He is a role model to all of them, my Principal cannot be fighting for superiority. He is a legend after the other legendary stars such as Alh. Kolington Ayinla aka Kebe Kwara and the late legendary Fuji creator and originator, Dr. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister (SAB) may Almighty Allah SWT be pleased with him. So, I urge all these younger stars to leave Obesere out of this unnecessary seniority war. He is made already and doesn’t need anyone of them to endorse him or to remain the legendary Fuji star that he is.