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DR. BISI ABIOLA'S INDULGE TAKES WELLNESS OUTDOOR

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In continuation of the wellness events to mark its 10 years of healthy living advocacy, Indulge Nigeria, with its partners on wellness; Unilever, MTN, Globacom, Guinness, Grand Cereals Limited, UAC, Promasidor, Popular Foods, Kraftfoods,  PZ Cussons, Neimeth, Nestle, Tropical Naturals, Vitafoam, GSK, Nutricima Limited, and Lagos State Ministry of Health, will be holding the “Feel Good Festival”, on Saturday, 20th October at the Jhalobia Gardens, M/M Airport Road, Lagos, from 10am – 5pm. It is an event that will allow the whole family relax and picnic all day in an environment that is peaceful and beautiful, while providing the opportunity to do all  the medical checks - they have always wanted but kept putting off for lack of time - and absolutely free! There will also be an array of visitors' favorite brands to sample and buy, trials of healthy and tasty foods, cooking demonstrations, free eye test, free dental checks, advice on natural ways to treat your

Star Actress, Ronke Oshodi Oke Is Pregnant +Reconciles With Ex-Husband, GBOLAHAN ANTHONY

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That popular well-endowed Yoruba actress Ronke Ojo popularly called Ronke Oshodi Oke is hot isn’t in doubt. Her acting prowess is highly rated in Nigeria and she is always in the news. She became popular for her lead role in Ronke Oshodi Oke , a movie that paraded her as a woman that can move mountain with her big boobs. Since then, movie fans have not stopped calling her Ronke Oshodi Oke. The news currently making rounds now is that Ronke is pregnant, and this can be attributed to the reconciliation moves with her estranged husband Gbolahan Anthony who she dated for about 10 years before they tied the knot in 2009 . It is imperative to mention that penultimate week, Ronke was one of the passengers held in the Air Nigeria brouhaha which left her and some others stranded in London ; she was in the United Kingdom for medical check-up. If going by the news reaching City People , she hopes to deliver the baby outside the shores of Nigeria, though the exact location isn’t known yet.

Saheed Osupa & Co Dazzle @ The Premiere Of New Movie, "Arike To Talenu"

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Sunday 9th, September, 2012 was indeed a great day for fast-rising actress, Opeyemi Onaduja as the creme of the society gathered at upscale hotel, White House , Toyin Street , Ikeja, Lagos for the launch/premiere of her latest movie, Arike to Talenu , her second movie after " Faari ", her first effort. Arike To Talenu is a story of a lady who has been jilted severally but who later went into prostitution , though she is from wealthy family. Going into prostitution for her was not for money but just to erase the memory of her ordeal in the hands of men. The flick parades the likes of Yomi Fash Lanso, Mercy Aigbe, Akin Lewis, Eniola Badmus, Emir, Big Val Folake Akinniru, Mimiaino, Regina Chukwu, Wunmi Adeboye, Filefun, Ojoge, Bimpe Omotodun, Iya Ereko, Ladi Afolayan and so on, while Saheed Adebayo (Barry White) directed. Top Yoruba movie marketers were in attendance, the likes of CEO of Olasco Films, Akeem Balogun, Iyalode Mama Junior Venture, Alhaji Ishola Ade

KUNLE AFOLAYAN Denies Dumping GLO Job

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Have you heard the rumour making rounds about top Nollywood actor/producer,  Kunle Afolayan ?According to the speculation, Kunle may have breached his contract with the GLOBACOM when his award-winning movie, “ The Figurine” was used by MTN to advertise its new product (MTN Afrinolly ) . Sequel to this, the rumour trailed him that he is no longer with Globacom, and  that was what influenced his movie to be used in advertising by another telecommunication’s product. Contrary to this, Kunle confirmed  to Yoruba Movie Gists in a phone chat that:  “I’m still very much active as a Glo Ambassador ; there’s an advert Odunlade Adekola and I did for Glo recently,it’s currently running on air. The issue of my movie, The Figurine featured on MTN was between Afrinolly and MTN . I am a film-maker, I made the film and I have collected my money from the marketer, it’s then left for the marketer to promote the film . I shot the film in 2009 and the Glo appointment came in 2011 , so it h

The Rise & Rise Of Movie Marketer OLASCO •How He Now Controls YORUBA Movie Industry •Why They Call Him Jagaban Of IDUMOTA

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Alhaji Akeem Olatunji Balogun owns Olasco Films and Record International, a   leading Yoruba movie marketing outfit, as well as Headmaster Music and Films , a sister company he established years after.  The light- complexioned businessman hails from Ilala in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State . Olasco got into the business of Yoruba movie Marketing  in 1998 . Within a space of 14 years, Olasco has become the most powerful Yoruba movie marketer among the legion of marketers at their popular Idumota Market base in the Central Business District of   Lagos Island .   This Movie Marketer extraordinarie wields so much power that a lot of practitioners in the industry and members of the umbrella body of movie marketers, Yoruba Video Film Producer/Marketers Association of Nigeria (YOVIFPMAN) believe he has a special bond with the incumbent YOVIFPMAN Chairman, Alhaji  Toyin O. Uthman of TOYMAX Films Holdings . To underscore the role Olasco played in his becoming the Chairman

LATE IRETI ADEKOLA REMEMBERED

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In celebration/remembrance of late Yoruba star actress, Bimpe Adekola, popularly called Ireti , who died 9 years ago, the Association of Theatre Arts Practitioners of Nigeria (ANTP), and her family are set to organise a remembrance event in her honour. A foundation, Ireti Foundation will also be launched. The celebration and launch of the foundation will hold on 13th October, 2012 at Folawiyo Bankole Church , Ikate Surulere, Lagos . The late Ireti died in 2003 .

KUNLE AFOD SHOOTS NEW MOVIE

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Let us be the first to tell you that ace actor-cum-producer, Kunle Afod has shot a new romantic and suspense-filled movie titled " Beni " literarily meaning Yes . It is a story about a couple who came to the city from village to seek greener pastures, they were both employed as maids in a family of a wealthy couple who were looking for the fruit of womb. Coincidentally, the wealthy man started dating the female maid , while his wife also dated the male maid without any of them getting to know about the affair of the other.But later, everyone got to know what was going on and the 2 families became devastated. It was written, produced and directed by Kunle Afod while the likes of Antar Laniyan, Kunle Afod, Bimbo Akintola, Toyin Aimaku, Olaiya Igwe,  Bidemi Okunubi, Remi Surutu, Regina Chukwu, Muyideen Oladapo and co. featured in it.

BIDEMI OKUNUBI PRODUCES DEBUT FILM

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In the Yoruba movie industry, Bidemi Okunubi is a fast-rising actress, though she trained as a Mass Communicator , she is into acting . She released her debut film, Ounje Ewoo on July 30, 2012. This Ijebu Ode, Ogun State -born sexy actress, aside acting , works as Assistant Information Officer at Kosofe Local Government Council in Ketu, Lagos and she has been juggling it with her acting vocation. Bidemi Okunubi was trained by popular actor, Kunle Afod. Ounje Ewoo is being marketed by Unique Entertainment , owned by Oyinloye Kayode Olabode .

YOMI FABIYI SHOOTS NEW MOVIE

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Popular actor, Yomi Fabiyi has finished work on his latest movie, SILENT TEARS , the flick was shot in 2 London cities , Ashton and Middleton in Manchester , North London . Recall that few months back, the versatile actor and some of his well-wishers travelled for the London premiere of another movie from him, Ona Abayo which promo clips are currently enjoying air play on Naija TV stations . Ona Abayo was premiered at Oasis Banqueting Barking, London . This charismatic actor got the inspiration for Silent Tears while in London for the premiere of Ona Abayo . On Sunday, 9th September, 2012 , he shot Silent Tears, the story of a village boy who travelled to Europe and found love in his own daughter, and endured so many sufferings from his wife. The emotional movie parades stars like Biola Adebayo , Leye Adesile Kuti, Yomi Fabiyi himself , Tunde Bernard, Lepa Shandy, Baba Wande, and Racheal Oniga. It was written and produced by Yomi Fabiyi , while popular London movie d

DRUMMER GIRL,Ara Goes Into MovieS

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The drummer girl, Aralola Olamuyiwa popularly known as Ara has delved into movie production. She is set to storm location with the likes of Saheed Balogun , Ramsey Nouah and others ,f or the shooting of her first ever movie which she titled “ Osunfunke ” in conjunction with Osun State government. Not the first time she’s acting, Ara tried it in her secondary and university school days with stageplay, but this is her first shot at movie production.

Laide Bakare Floats Record Label

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Sexy Nollywood actress, Olaide Bakare has floated a record label, Simline International for artistes management, especially the up and coming ones.The new label, Yoruba Movie Gists learnt, was initially named Frontline International but it was later changed for personal reasons. 

MUYIWA ADEMOLA SET TO BURY DAD

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Top actor, Muyiwa Ademola and the entire family of   the Ademola of Abeokuta have picked September 20 and 21, 2012 for the  burial rites of their late father, Pa Isaiah Ademola who died on July 30,  2012 at the age of  88 in Ibadan, Oyo State . The burial arrangement will start with Christian Wake Keep on Friday, September 20 th at Pa Ademola’s residence, Mosfala Laoye Street , Muslim, Ibadan from  5pm to 7pm . There will  also be Artistes Nite at the same venue from 9pm till dawn, while interment service holds on Friday,   21st   September by 9am , and grand reception follows immediately at Sablak Hall , beside Sanyo , Lagos\Ibadan Expressway . Popular Tungba Gospel exponent, Yinka Ayefele is expected to perform at the burial ceremony.

About Funke Etti’S NEW baby “Father”

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That sultry Yoruba actress, Funke Etti recently gave birth is no more news as the baby boy was christened on Monday, July 17, 2012 ,  but there was an unusual occurrence at the event.The baby was christened by pastors from a white garment church Funke attends. You will recollect that immediately after her pregnancy tale broke, questions were asked on who is responsible for the pregnancy, but Funke was mum about it till she put to bed.  The tot was christened Kolawole Emmanuel , son of Fatuki , but the untold  story is the absence of  “ Mr. Fatuki ” at th e ceremony. Subsequently, a paternity rumour has been trailing the actress over who the said “ Mr. Fatuki” is . Funke ’s colleagues like Funke Adesiyan, Lola Idije , Dayo Amusa , Iyabo Ojo , and several upcoming stars attended the low-key christening ceremony held inside her compound.

ON Liz Da-Silva’s New Movie

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We almost forgot to tell you about the new movie of Liz Da-Silva that just hit the market. Mawo’badan has a good storyline with meaningful messages. The film was released on Monday, 27 August 2012 by Zentury Pictures . Written and produced by Liz  Da - Silva , Bayo Tijani  directed it. Mawo ’ badan parades stars like Yinka Quadri, Peju Ogunmola , Ojopagogo , Femi Adebayo , Liz Da-Silva, Ireti Osayemi , Bimbo Thomas, Dayo Amusa, Funmi Adelusi and many more. It was shot in 3 states Lagos , Ogun , and Oyo .

..Liz Anjorin TOO

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On Monday, 27th August 2012 , popular actress, Liz Anjorin showed her new movie  Kofo Tinubu as top politicians, entrepreneurs  and fans stormed the cinema at Lagos Television to watch it . Kofo Tinubu is a movie about an imbecile lady who brought shame to her parents. It is a straight hit and Lizzy made sure everyone with the movie ticket got a  photo-shoot with her.

MUKA RAY RELEASES MUSICAL MOVIE, ASIRU EJIRE

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Popular actor, Muka Ray has joined the league of actors who also sing. The versatile actor  recently premiered and released a new musical movie, Ashiru Ejire at Radio Lagos/Eko FM Multipurpose Hall, Agidingbi, Ikeja Lagos . The film features Dayo Adeneye (D1),  Alabi Pasuma, Queen Salawa Abeni, Adekola Tijani, Olaniyi Afonja , Simply Saka and others. In  attendance were  Taiwo Hassan (Ogogo), Laide Bakare, Aisha Balogun, Yinka Quadri, Aduni Bankole, Ebun Oloyede, Barimade, Itele, Baba Tee, Iyabo Ojo, Liz Anjorin and a host of others.

MOVIE STARS SET IJEBU ABLAZE AS HON. KEHINDE ODENEYE BURRIES GRANDMA

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It was a gathering of who is who in the society on Saturday, 1st September, 2012, at First Baptist College playingground, Ogbogbo Ijebu North East Local Government Area of Ogun State.The bigwigs  gathered for the funeral rites of Lucy Nubi Oshinuga Adeneye (nee Adeniyi), the grandmother of popular Ijebu lawmaker Hon. Kehinde Adeneye,a honourable at the National Assembly. She died on June 27, 2012 at the age of  106. The superlative event was classy as King Sunny Ade (KSA) was on the bandstand. The event had in attendance popular Yoruba actors, Elesho, Jelili Adeniyi, Mukaila a.k.a Baba Legba, Laide Bakare, Moji Olaiya, Foluke Daramola and her lover, Kayode Salako. Ace broadcaster and Chairman of Freelance and Independent Broadcaster Association of Nigeria (FIBAN), Ifankaleluyah compered the event, while Itan Photography owned by Bukola Enitan was the official photographer. Other dignitaries present were Deputy Governor of Ogun State; Yemkem boss, Akintunde Ayeni, Hon. Sol