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Veteran Actor, Otunba Akin Lewis to Receive NANTAP Fellowship Award

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SaharaWeeklyNg Reports That Veteran award-winning Nigerian actor, director and producer, Otunba Akintola Akin-Lewis is to be honoured with the distinguished Fellowship Award by the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners, NANTAP.

 

 

 

Veteran Actor, Otunba Akin Lewis to Receive NANTAP Fellowship Award

 

 

 

 

 

 

NANTAP’s Fellow of Theatre Arts (fta) conferment is the highest honour of the Association bestowed on practitioners and members who have distinguished themselves through their work, as well as contributions to the advancement and development of theatre and the entertainment industry in Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

According to a statement signed by Mr. Israel Bolaji, Media Adviser to Otunba Akintola Akin-Lewis, “The National Executive Council of NANTAP has conveyed the approval of its Honours and Privileges Committee for the conferment of the prestigious Fellow of Theatre Arts (fta) on the veteran actor in a formal letter dated July 22.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“The conferment is in recognition of Otunba Akin Lewis’ immense contributions over the years to the promotion and advancement of the theatre and creative industry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“The colourful ceremony is scheduled to hold on Saturday, 18th September, 2021 in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Akin Lewis, one of the finest actors in Nigeria, celebrated his 40th years on stage in December 2013. His legendary film career which spans almost five decades began in 1973, when he joined a drama group led by Professor Bode Sowande, a Nigerian writer and dramatist.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He came into limelight with ‘Wild Wolf’ which was released in the late 70s, then with “Why Worry (The Adventures of S.K Adio the Barber)”, a popular comedy in the 1980s and later as the lead actor in Madam Dearest, a 2005 Nigerian film produced and directed by Tade Ogidan. Some of his other popular movies include Mind Bending, Dynasty, Alantakun, and Were Alaso.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Over the years, he had featured, produced and directed several films. He featured in Tinsel, a Nigerian soap opera that began airing in August 2008 and Heroes and Zeroes, a 2010 Nigerian film written and directed by Niji Akanni. Among other awards, in October 2010, he won the The Audio Visual Awards (TAVA) for best actor and the Yoruba Movie Personality of the Year (Male) – City People Movie Award 2018.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He had also worked in several corporate institutions including NTA, Globacom, and the then Owena Bank. He is currently the Rector of Graig-Phillips College of Technology, a film Institute at Shonibare Estate, Maryland, Lagos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Otunba Akin Lewis got a distinction in Acting from the then University of Ife now Obafemi Awolowo University, a first-class Masters in Acting and Directing Theatre Arts from Sophia University, Bulgaria and a PGD in Marketing from the University of Lagos. He was the Best Overall Student in Sofia Bulgaria in 1987.

 

 

 

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Israel O. Bolaji (MA, MBA)

Media Adviser to Otunba Akintola Akin-Lewis

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Preparations are in top gear as Lord of Music, Saheed Osupa thickens rehearsal in America with his band boys, to storm Lawbell Entertainment Nigeria’s show tagged Night of Neon Colour with Osupa Saheed.

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The International Fuji star with a distinct voice we gathered will be performing with his full band from America for the first time to Jam for Lawbell in Lagos and obviously it’s going to be his first show this year. The show will come up 18th May, 2024, on CMD Road, Magodo, Lagos Nigeria.

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According to Lawbell Entertainment Manager, Olabanji Adelana, Osupa won’t leave any stone unturned, he’s bent on thrilling his audience with new compositions in addition to his oldies and fans favourite,” all arrangements have been made for the show and Osupa has promised to make the event one of its best in the recent times” Osupa manager who also spoke to us boldly confirm that Night of Neon show will be a show of excellence as he seized the opportunity to call on Osupa regular fans not to miss the scintillating and thrilling vibes Osupa is performing with his American boys, who will also arrived in Nigeria for the show.

Other artistes that have been pencilled down to thrill fans are The Platinum bombshell, golden boy and “You don hit my car crooner, Tony Tetuila, Omalicha crooner, Suavé, Alubarika crooner, Eskay Lala.

Information reaching us that Osupa’s have been calling as regards the show and assurance have been that the king of Fuji Music would be performing live to thrill his fans.

As time goes on, more information would believe released to the public as regards the spectacular show “Night of Neon colour”

Countdown To Night of Neon Color With Osupa Saheed

 

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Shola Vibrator To Travel Overseas As Birthday Bash Holds

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Sahara Weekly Reports That The Vice Chairman, of the Association of Juju Musicians of Nigeria, Mrs Olushola Taiwo, aka Shola Vibrator is set to take her band on an overseas tour anytime soon as her birthday holds.

 

 

 

 

 

Shola Vibrator To Travel Overseas As Birthday Bash Holds

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shola Vibrator whose birthday celebration comes every month of April in the year shall be jetting out soon as preparation to perform outside Nigeria is in top gear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

According to her media aide, Jide Alabi, he said, “Shola Vibrator and her juju band will be leaving the shore of Nigeria for a musical tour with a solid plan to perform in some notable places. The deal covers her stay for some time having been on the talk for some time. Now, it’s been sealed and her numerous fans across the state will have the opportunity to watch the ever vibrant, talented Juju Musician live.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Shola Vibrator is a musician to reckon with amongst entertainers in Nigeria that have been opportune to showcase their talents outside Nigeria.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shola Vibrator To Travel Overseas As Birthday Bash Holds

 

 

 

 

 

 

Olushola Taiwo, popularly known as Shola Vibrator sings juju music, and she named her type of music Juju vibration.

 

According to this beautiful Songstress, her journey in music began at the church, a celestial church of Christ, where she led the church’s choir from the tender age of seven.

 

The Juju Vibration crooner said, “It all began on one beautiful Sunday, it was our Xmas carol day, and the lady that was supposed to lead had an issue with her voice. She was about to lead us but unfortunately, her voice was not coming up and that was how I was called by the choirmaster to lead. I didn’t really rehearse the song, but it seems God was on my side, I did it well and that was how I got the position to be the lead vocal in my church.”

 

From passion to a means of livelihood, she said, “It was a passion at first and I later took it up professionally when I started working at the studio as a backup singer for big artists. On this premise, I made sure I learnt the ethics of the studio, and how to harmonize with different voices and it really helped me develop into a good Juju artiste.”

 

 

 

Going into music, Shola Vibrator said her parent fully supported her, especially her dad who gave her a hundred percent backing. She said, “My parents are great talents when it comes to music. My mother, when she was younger, used to be a lead singer, soprano top voice, while my dad of blessed memory was good at Bass. Both of them are great lovers of music, and on several occasions, we have rehearsed together.”

 

 

 

Making her music public, she said, “Now I have four albums to my name even though it took me a while before I decided to give it a shot. She said, “I really wanted to fill a vacuum, and when I released my first album ten years ago, fans and other music lovers were glad to have another taste of Juju music. I had really gained a lot by the time I came up with mine, having worked with so many people during the recording of their musical albums.

 

Vibrator said, she is the creator of Juju vibration, and being a lady in the profession, she has been able to carve a niche for herself despite the hurdles. “God has been very wonderful to me, though I had to confront different challenges as a woman in the industry, and to His glory, I have been able to face the task and overcome it.

 

Being one of the most beautiful singers around in the entertainment industry, Shola said, “I have been able to distinguish myself, though fans and let me say men generally have not been easy to deal with when they see a beautiful face and being a musician, there is always so much to it, but I have been able to manage it well.”

 

On her albums, she said, “I have done some that are doing good. Amongst them is NIGERIA MY COUNTRY, it is a single. I recorded it based on the situation of the country.

 

 

 

Juju vibration crooner said soon she will be going overseas with her full band to perform as her fans across the globe are waiting anxiously to watch her perform live, and this will happen soon.

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Multiple awards Winning Islamic singer, Alhaja Aminat Omotayebi Storms Canada For Musical Tour

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Sahara Weekly Reports That Alhaja Aminat Babalola famously known as Omotayebi is a renowned and multiple awards winning Islamic singer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multiple awards Winning Islamic singer, Alhaja Aminat Omotayebi Storms Canada For Musical Tour

 

 

 

 

 

 

The good news reaching from Ila-Orangun born dance-hall and sonorous singer of God is that is set to storm Canada for musical tour slated for June 14, 2024.

 

According to the information made available to us, Iya Kekere Eko, as Omotayebi also called by her teeming fans would have her first show Tagged ‘Ileya Festival’ at Wesley Banquet Hall, 69 Milvan Dr, North York.

 

While taking to us, the highly creative and humble singer confirmed the tour, in her words, she said ‘ Yes, all my fans in Canada and other parts of Europe, Iya Kekere Eko is coming to Canada, Queen is coming, Agbomabiwon is coming to shake Canada with good music.

Get your shoes ready, because we are coming to give you the best of Islamic music.

For booking, call 4375667724, 4167008341 and 416835133.

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