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“Why I Want To Be Lagos Lawmaker in 2019”-Famous Yoruba Movie Marketer, Hibee Pictures Reveals

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6 years ago

September 28, 2018

Ibrahim Adeoti is one of the wave making Yoruba movie marketers currently dominating the industry with quality movies. He is the chairman of Hibee Pictures. He is also the kid brother to the CEO of Adekaz Movie Production, Kazeem Adeoti. Recently, the gifted Ibrahim was in the news prior to his declaration to contest for the Lagos House of Assembly in 2019 under the platform of All Progressive Party {APC}. He is representing Surulere Constituency ii. However, www.yorubamovie gist.com Editor, GBOLAHAN ADETAYO recently paid a visit to his house in Lagos, where he exclusively told us why the people of his constituency wants him to represent them at the Lagos State House of Assembly in 2019, among others. Enjoy it.

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How did your political career start?

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Actually, everyone knew I am from Orile-Iganmu in Surulere and my parents have laid a good foundation for us in the constituency, so I felt this is the right time for me to bring out the beauty of my parents’ name because they really fought for the area back then. Some of the youths in the area were like okay, Hibee you are into entertainment, your father has a good name in the area before he died, you will like to follow your father’s steps, you have a good job, we the youth in the constituency like you because of what you have been doing for us in the community without being in any public office, therefore, we want you to represent us. We will support you because we believe so much in you. I wouldn’t know if what I have been doing for my area was what made them appointed me. I have been a full member of All Progressive Congress right from time. We are going for primaries because it is not an automatic ticket for anybody. If your fellow party members like and believe in you, there will definitely vote you in. I believe by the grace of God, my people will vote me to win the primaries.

Why did you want to be a Lawmaker in Lagos State?

This is because in my constituency, they so much love me and believe in me. Few years back, I never had it in mind that I will aspire to be a lawmaker but some of our leaders in the party said Hibee I think it is high time for you to contest for this because your father has a good name and you are also supporting the community in your own way. I think that is just the reason. It is not something I have been desperate about, I was appointed to go for it. Even as a movie marketer, I choose to live in my father’s house in the area. I know what people need, I know what their problems are and I think that was why I was called upon to represent them. I am close to my people, and they want the best for not just me but the community at large.

The believe in Nigeria is that politics is a dirty game for dirty people, why did you want to involve yourself in such game?

You are right, it is believed that politics in Nigeria isn’t friendly but how long do we want to stay away from it? If we are all running away, who will correct the mistakes making by those in power? I so much believe in God and he will perfect all that concern this great nation.

Can you share with us some of the benefits your community will get from you when elected as a lawmaker?

What people want is to see someone who understands their pains because when you claimed to have come from a particular constituency and you are not living there, you don’t know how they feel or know what is going on in the area in times of good roads, power, water and all that, you may find it difficult to meet their needs. As for me, I have my office and house in the area, I see people every now and then, and we interact, so I know all that the community needs. I am not one of those who believe that immediately you get to power, you need more security or you can no longer live in the community. Before I got involved in this, people have already seen my qualities and they feel surprised. When I started Hibee Pictures, I reside in the area, some of my aunties still come around to check on me. So, they’ve seen that I really want the area to grow; I am passionate about where I was born and brought up. Everyone can testify to what I have done in times of helping the orphans in the area, I have done a lot in getting WAEC forms for those who couldn’t afford it. Apart from politics, I am the type who loves helping people. I believe that by helping ourselves, the country will be great. If I am elected, I will make sure that I make a law that will affect my constituency positively.

What was the reaction from the party when the youths and the elders in your area appointed you?

Sincerely, some of the leaders in the party told me that Hibee come and pick up the form and a few of them are not really happy about it. May be because they feel I am into movies and I can pool a crowd and also bring in celebrities to our rally, they feel threatened and that is the basic truth. It is not everybody who is happy about it. I believe that with God, all things are possible.

How do you intend to marry your job with politics?

I don’t think my going into politics will affect my business. Firstly, I have my distributors who distributes my jobs and I can still create may be one or two days to follow up on my jobs. Just like the same way it works for Desmond Eliot. He is an honourable and he still go on set. This is the business people know me for and I will never drop it for anything. At first, my wife wasn’t satisfied about it.This was the same question she asked me. I told her that these are my people and I needed to answer their call. I don’t think the politics is going to affect my businesses negatively. Though, my parents are late but when I told my brother, Adekaz about it, he felt reluctant, he was like Hibee, are you sure you wants to do this? Alas, he renders his support because he is my good brother and he also knows my impact in taking my community to the zenith.

If elected, can you give us ten things you will first consider as your project in the constituency in your first year as a lawmaker?

Number one, in my area, we have a lot of bad roads that I will influence the government to construct. The community is really suffering from power holding company, all the transformers are bad and this really needs to be solved. The youths really need the attention of the government in times of meeting up with their needs. I will also influence the government to create more jobs for them in my area. More medical attention for everyone and several others the government needs to give them. The educational sector is also not left out in my agenda. I finished from Iganmu Secondary School but then, things were in good shape. As I am speaking with you right now, you will feel sorry for the school if you go there. I was there last week and it looks horrible. It is not something you can be proud of. This kind of situation will be catered for in my government. Orile, Iganmu, Aguda area are not like the fine places in Lagos state. You can’t even compare Surulere 1 to Surulere 2. You can see how beautiful Bode Thomas, Adeniran Ogunsanya, Shitta and co looks like. I so much believe that if I get there, I will also change the face of community for better.

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‘Pity men’, Williams Uchemba laments outfits women wear to the gym

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13 mins ago

April 26, 2024

Sahara Weekly

‘Pity men’, Williams Uchemba laments outfits women wear to the gym

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Nollywood actor Williams Uchemba has lamented over the choice of outfit ladies wear to the gym.

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The movie star, in a video on his official Instagram account, lamented that women now wear revealing outfits to the gym, and the times he goes to the gym, he sees something he didn’t plan to see.

He also revealed that, due to this trend, he stopped going to public gym because of his desire to “make heaven.”

He said, “Ladies how far? Should all the men not come to the gym again? Because it’s getting out of hand and becoming appalling, I don tire. Make una try to dey wear beta cloth come gym nau, what is this?

“There are men that have made up their minds to make the heavenly race and na una dey plenty for gym. Whoever that sells these clothes to you people, their shop go burn down because what is going on? Every single time one comes to the gym, wetin you no plan see you must see am.

“Una don make up una mind say no man in this Nigeria will make heaven but It won’t work because I’ve left the gym for una, I’ve set up a gym in my house because I cannot cope, I want to make heaven. You will have 20 people in the gym, 300 are women, doing exercises.

“Have conscience, men are people’s children too, I’m speaking for all the men and we need to make heaven.”

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Nollywood loses another veteran actor

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2 days ago

April 24, 2024

Sahara Weekly

Nollywood loses another veteran actor

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The Nigerian movie industry has again been thrown into mourning after the news of the death of another veteran Nollywood actor, Zulu Adigwe, surfaced on social media on Tuesday.

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Adigwe’s death was announced by a movie producer, Stanley Nwoko, in a post on his Instagram page .

Mourning the actor, Nwoko wrote, “Rest in peace, good actor.”

Adigwe’s death is coming two weeks after Junior Pope and three other Nollywood actors died in a boat accident in Anam River.

The actors were said to be on their way to a location when the incident occurred.

Adigwe gained recognition primarily for portraying fatherly characters in Nollywood films.

His breakthrough role came as Mr. B in the popular sitcom “Basi and Company.”

He also appeared in the highly successful 2019 movie “Living in Bondage: Breaking Free.”

Although born in Enugu State and spent his early years there, he later moved to Austria, where he completed his primary and secondary education.

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ERELU OLAJUMOKE, AN ALLURING CHARMING BEAUTY MAJESTICALLY CLIMBED THE FIFTH FLOOR

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7 days ago

April 19, 2024

Sahara Weekly

ERELU OLAJUMOKE, AN ALLURING CHARMING BEAUTY MAJESTICALLY CLIMBED THE FIFTH FLOOR

…Celebrates Golden Jubilee In Glitz and Amazing Glory

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She is a damsel, an embodiment of beauty, brain and brawn, possessing the best of qualities any discerning mind would dream of. She is no one else than Erelu Olajumoke, Erelu of Ifetedo Kingdom and founder/Chief Executive Officer of Erelu Olajumoke Foundation. Very industrious, illustrious and extremely hardworking, Erelu Olajumoke, the Iya Ijo of Bishop Court Chapel in Alagbaka Akure will on Saturday, the 20th of April, 2024 celebrate her 50th birthday, stepping majestically into the fifth floor and marking a golden jubilee that looks every inch, good on her.

The effervescent, glamorous and charismatic Erelu Olajumoke is an enigma, a colossus who has contributed immensely to humanity and the entire global economy. She is graciously blessed with the spirit of giving. Erelu Olajumoke, a magnanimous lady of substance, value and valor has been practically involved in various forms of empowerment, spreading love, passion and absolute generosity to the poor, the needy, the old (elderly), orphans, widows/widowers, the impoverished, the underprivileged and the intimidated members of the society. Endowed with an uncommon traits of great-heartedness, Erelu Olajumoke took it upon herself to alleviate the poverty levels of the people by directly, impacting on their lives.

Oftentimes, this legendary philanthropist, who is very much aware of the fact that health is indeed wealth, has organized various medical outreach programmes that yielded great impact on beneficiaries. Through Erelu Olajumoke Foundation, this amazon of beauty has transformed the lives of many, bringing in, health care professionals from around the globe to give succor to those with health challenges. Her roles in the rejuvenation and revamping of people’s health are awesome and iconic. Those who have benefitted from her tremendous medical contributions would always say lofty tales about her.

As an outstandingly committed child of God, Erelu Olajumoke who is currently basking in the euphoria of clocking 50, has been and still involved in fundraising activities towards her church and evangelism. Her passion and zeal for spreading the good news of God, winning souls into the Kingdom of God and expunging sinners from the gory dungeons of sin are highly recognized and commendable. She is absolutely emotional and animated to the church, the Gospel and everything about her Creator.

An extremely supportive partner, Erelu Olajumoke is simply, the strongest pillar of support to the political and democratic achievements of her beau, the distinguished Senator Oluwole Olubiyi Fadeyi, the dynamic and zestful Senator representing Osun Central Senatorial District at the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, Abuja.

As a matter of fact, Erelu Olajumoke has displayed so much affection for the amiable Senator through unwavering support, unalloyed devotion to his democratic ideologies and strategies coupled with her reciprocating fondness for the people her hubby represents at the Red Chambers. Erelu Olajumoke synergized her benevolent acts with those of her beloved Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi by catering for constituency needs under his Osun Senatorial District covering Osogbo, Ila, Boripe, Odo-Otin, Boluwaduro, Ifedayo, Irepodun, Olorunda and Orolu Local Government Areas.

The ‘birthday girl’, Erelu Olajumoke regularly extends her olive oil of love, passion and care for all widowed women and men in these communities not excluding helpless and hopeless orphans, out of school children, those experiencing excruciating poverty amongst other less-privileged within the Osun Central Senatorial District and beyond. Erelu stands as a rock of Gibraltar, upholding the democratic values of her hubby with in-depth determination, perseverance and tenacity. As the First Lady of Osun Central Senatorial District, Erelu Olajumoke has performed meritoriously contributing immensely to the successful foray and great achievements of her best friend, her best adviser, best confidant and above all best lover, the distinguished Senator Ajagunla Oluwole Olubiyi Fadeyi, the Tayese II of Ifetedo Kingdom.

With the input and advise from Erelu Olajumoke, Senator Olubiyi Fadeyo has brought new hope to the good people of Osun Central Senatorial District, giving our palliatives and economic empowerment equipments like buses, cars, motorcycles, tricycles, hairdressing equipments, barbing gadgets, grinding machines, freezers amongst other vital poverty alleviation to drastically and astronomically reduce poverty from the shores of that senatorial district.

In a nutshell, Erelu Olajumoke, who will be gathering high net-worth dignitaries, top celebrities, society bigwigs, powerful political stalwarts, family, friends and well-wishers come Saturday to celebrate her joining the club of the 50s, could be described as an awesomely delectable queen with an uncommon heart of gold.

Happy birthday to this rare gem, a blessing to humanity and the solid pillar of support behind one of Nigeria’s most reliable Senators, Ajagunla Olubiyi Oluwole Fadeyi.

Barrister Olaitan Ilori