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ACROSS THE AFRICAN CONTINENT


GOCREATE AFRICA is a Nigerian based Technology Company spearheading the drive to Digitize the entire African Creative Industries by providing its MUSIC RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY (GO MONITOR) to Collective Management Organizations across AFRICA, to enable effective management of Copyright works and equitable Royalty collection and distribution.

GOCREATE AFRICA’s mission is to make Technology-driven solution and “DATA” available to all African Creative Industries thereby translating the Creative Marketplace into a Digital ecosystem, where all intellectual properties are properly tracked, monitored and monetized.



GOCREATE AFRICA is a Nigerian based Technology Company spearheading the drive to Digitize the entire African Creative Industries by providing its MUSIC RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY (GO MONITOR) to Collective Management Organizations across AFRICA, to enable effective management of Copyright works and equitable Royalty collection and distribution.

GOCREATE AFRICA’s mission is to make Technology driven solution and “DATA” available to all African Creative Industries thereby translating the Creative Marketplace into a Digital ecosystem, where all intellectual properties are properly tracked, monitored and monetized.


GO MONITOR is a Music Recognition Technology (MRT) that’s able to monitor Musical works and Sound recordings across Broadcast platforms, both digital and analogue, Digital service Provider Platforms (DSP) and Monitoring of Music in Event Venues, Hotels, concerts and Lounges.etc.
The Technology was deployed successfully in Nigeria in partnership with the Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN) in June 2020, with thousands of musical works being monitored across top Broadcasting platforms with tons of data being processed around the clock, the deployment of Go Monitor has also significantly increased MCSN’s membership and repositioned the Organization
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GO MONITOR is scheduled to be deployed in GHANA, RWANDA, ZIMBABWE, UGANDA, SOUTH AFRICA and a number of other African Countries by First Quarter of the year 2022.

GOCREATE AFRICA is a One Stop Shop for the Music Industry, it provides solution for Collective Management Organizations as well for Record Labels and Independent Artists.

GO DISTRO is a DIY digital distribution service that allow Artists and record Labels to self-distribute their Music to over 150 Digital stores globally with FREE RADIO AIRPLAY MONITORING in key Territories across Africa, including NFT and BLOCKCHAIN DISTRIBUTION with Visibility to a global audience.

Gocreate Africa Technology is now available globally on the Web, on Android and IOS platforms, this was made known by GOCREATE AFRICA’s Managing Director and Co-Founder, ASHA “Gangali” FAPOHUNDA at the recently held GHANA MUSIC INDUSTRY CONFERENCE” , hosted in conjunction with The Music Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) “ Asha Gangali stated that Gocreate technology has been under development for over six (6) years before it was successfully Launched in Nigeria, we understood through extensive research that, the primary cause of Revenue loss in Africa’s Creative Sector is due to the lack of DATA, and Digital Solution. GOCREATE has been able to provide the solution to these problems with the deployment of “GO MONITOR” a Digital Solution for Copyright and Royalty management . Collective Management Organizations across Africa can now onboard our GO MONITOR service which provides Radio/ TV Airplay Data including DSP Reporting etc this will enable CMOs to distribute catalogue specific Royalties and close the revenue gaps in the music Industries by instituting full compliance to Copyright Laws. This will empower African talents and secure Music Publishing Revenues both locally and globally.

For more information
https://gocreateafrica.app https://gocreateafrica.com

GO DISTRO - DIY DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICE!

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GO MONITOR - AVAILABLE ACROSS AFRICA!
Go - Monitor being a decentralized technology created to eliminate the lack of accurate data from monitoring musical works; radio airplay, TV, retail monitoring and DSPs is now available across Africa.
This technology is currently in full works in Nigeria and we are excited to spread this across all African countries.
Why Go-Monitor? - Its Benefits;
Top Performers & Right Holders; Availability of personalized dashboards that allows direct access to data monitoring and catalog management.
To CMOs - Effective and transparent management of rights and royalties
To Government - Technology is enabled to deduct taxes which in turn will contribute to the country’s GDP.

Oloruntimilehin Bukola popularly known as Kiitan is one of the wave-making actresses in the movie industry. This very humble, highly talented and down to earth actress has achieved so much as an actress cum producer within a short period in the industry, compared to many of her contemporaries, and she is leaving no stone unturned to still achieve more in the industry.

Kiitan achieved so much in 2021 from acquiring a house, to buying an exotic car, bagging several awards for her exceptional role interpretations in movies.



Despite all these, she still not relenting as she will be premiering her 4th movie titled “Ola” soon.



In this interview with City People’s BIODUN ALAO, she talked about what really inspired her latest movie, how she has been able to achieve so much in a short while and why she has been keeping to herself in the industry. Below are the excerpts.



What inspired your latest movie titled “Ola”?

My latest movie titled “Ola” (Tomorrow) was inspired by the things I have seen about life. A lot of things are happening today that many even forget there is tomorrow and also they have forgotten many things we do today determines our tomorrow.

What should expect from this latest movie and the premiere?

I want people to expect something new and different, it is very different from my usual movie. When I sit back and watch. I am always surprised that I could come out with I thank God. I was able to change my character from what people are used to watch, so people can see another part of me as an actor.

How have you been able to achieve so much as a young actress in the industry?

It’s been God, I am only trying my best so I give God all the glory. I am not perfect but God has been indeed faithful.

The year 2021 was a very fulfilling one for you, what is the secret?

The truth is 2021, I focused more on my career, when I joined the movie industry, I had a target and I always want people to know that the Yoruba movie industry is actually not what people think of it.

Some will even say oh Yoruba movies I don’t want to watch it, but I actually want to try my best to change that narrative through my own movie by producing unique and interesting movies that they can learn from. We have good producers that produce fantastic movies in the industry and I want to be counted among those very few.

What is the secret of your success in the industry?

There is actually no secrets anywhere I am only trying my very best to do something different and unique.

I have been trying so hard to challenge myself and do something some other people believe it is too difficult for them.

If you have the opportunity to change anything now about yourself in the industry, what would it be?

Honestly, absolutely nothing. I don’t want to change anything but rather work harder to be a better person. You are also one actress that tends to always mind her business in the industry, what prompted that decision?

Naturally, I am a lane minder, even outside the industry, I mind my business and keep to myself a lot. Some will say it is because I am arrogant but truly I am not a proud person. I am a very emotional person, I get hurt easily, so as much as I don’t want to hurt people, I won’t encourage anyone to hurt me too. So that is why I mind my business.

I don’t like being taken for granted. I am always happy for people’s success and celebrate them. I enjoy being on my own.

What is your next plan after this movie?

I would like to do something better and bigger than this again. I just always want to be a step ahead.

Do you have any regret so far in the industry?

I don’t have any regret so far. Being famous actually rob one of her privacy, maybe that is the only regret so far. I am this person that doesn’t like putting my family in the limelight. I don’t want anybody to know about my relationship but being popular people wants to know about your everything and that is very scary so that is like the only aspect I don’t like.

What is your greatest desire in the industry?

The greatest desire in my career is to be at the very top, become an A-list actor, though I know it requires lots of hard work and I am working tirelessly towards that. I want to see myself in Hollywood, I want to see myself in Netflix and make my fans really proud.

How many movies have you produced so far?

I have been in the industry for a while now and I have produced 3 movies. My latest movie “Ola” (Tomorrow) is my fourth production and it will be premiered on the 27th of December and I honestly can’t wait for people to see it, it is far from the usual.

I know what I am talking about. I had to challenge myself this time around. I can’t wait to start getting reviews.

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Ever since its official launch in Nigeria on Sunday, December 5, 2021. JMSlide has remains the top choice for TV and movie streaming in 2021 thanks to its ease of use, lack of commercials and exclusive content.

Streaming shows and movies over the internet is the best way to watch TV, and JMslide is proving to be the best choice so far for streaming entertainment. JMslide includes a wide variety of familiar network shows and more original series that streams effortlessly like one is watching movies offline.

Depending on the plan you choose, JMslide costs between N1000 and N2350 per month, which is at the most affordable end for a streaming service couple with its sheer variety and number of new things to watch.

JMslide may have been one of the recent platform in the world, but it’s the first of its kind from Nigeria, but it's kept its momentum with its increasing number of original shows and movies -many of which have been tipped to bag major awards and nominations.



Compared to other streaming platforms, you can't beat JMSlide's slate of original TV shows and movies that are considered among the best of the modern era of television, , such as Bosun’s Empire, Alabede, The Grudge, Cocktale, Emilola and many more.

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The highly respected international custodian of African cultures and Erelu Oodua of Aye Kingdom, Erelu Tinuade Mabel Onaneye has thrown her weight behind the remark made by former President Olusegun Obasanjo (OBJ) that President Muhammadu Buhari has nothing more to offer Nigerians in tackling banditry and general insecurity in the country and called out the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed for attacking OBJ's remark.



She made her position known in a statement she issued at her base in Texas, United States on the morning of Thursday, 16th of December 2021, shortly after the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed said the remark that Buhari can’t tackle insecurity in Nigeria is fallacious and untrue.



'It's sycophants and traitors like Lai Mohammed that brought us to where we are today in Yorubaland. With the magnitude of killings, banditry and kidnapping going on consistently in every region, it's unfortunate Lai Mohammed could come out to say Buhari is doing a lot to keep Nigerians safe.' Erelu posited.



In conclusion, Erelu calls on the National Assembly to decide on the alternatives even if it would involve seeking help from the international community in order to end the senseless bloodshed in Nigeria.

THANK ME. 7 living generations excluding The Silent generation.



Baby Boomers: born 1946 to 1964. ...



Generation Jones: born 1955 to 1965. ...



Generation X: born 1965 to 1980. ...



Xennials: born 1977 to 1983. ...



Millennials: born 1981 to 1996. ...



Generation Z: born 1997 or after. ...



Generation Alpha: born 2010 or after.



Now about the generation .... So I am generation X but feel like all the four generations below X.



Xenials

Millennials

Generation Z or Zedites

Generation A.



What a cook-up or a mix I am!!!



Truth is it's perfectly okay to feel a generation away from yours. Not sure if it's positive or negative to feel like generations before you or after. The facts remain that we live through the generations in our characters attitudes 'expressions, idiosyncrasies etc. It's human nature. There are hilarious aspects to this. Like a generation X trying to dress like a generation Z. Or hoping to be as vibrant and agile as a generation Alpha.

Know your generation is not a bad thing. Living in one generation and finding expression in others is not entirely bad either. In fact, I believe man was Intended to have transgenerational interactions, experiences and abiding traits. These are often commonplace.



I don't believe we are expected to be locked up within a generation bound by definitions and expectations of individual societies or communities. We most certainly have the freedom to live how we want to and not be defined by our generation although we should be careful not to cross the borders with uttermost ridiculousness.



Let's not forget we are not robots that are Programmed to work according to the algorithms of the manufacturer...We are humans made in His Express image. If I take that literally that would mean just like Him we don't age.

From experience it's also true we basically remain who we are until of course after the New Birth. That being said our souls are ageless. ( Often wondered why the expression old soul) . That's is not even complimentary. I guess it's often used to describe someone who displays or expresses a deeper understanding of a current issue. So maybe it's complimentary.



Anyway, truth is, only the body goes through the metamorphosis. I have often wondered why the body has to go through so many changes over the years. How about No age lines, wrinkles free, no crow feet, no aching knees, no blurry eyesight, no hair or balding, no teeth falling no gait strain.... Haba !!! How cool would that be? Then again how will the generations be demarcated? I guess He thought of everything. I could have been married or dated a dinosaur or worse still I could be married to an ancestor Tufiakwa�



Boy, what a morning. My thoughts are everywhere. I'm just human. Exploring my humanity. This last expression “exploring my humanity" rings a certain bell. Some sexual ring to it. How come sex is the only thing to be explored so much so that the word itself seems to serve only that purpose. I'm exploring my thoughts. My intellect. I actually have boundless freedom to explore my humanity in the light of The Truth. My Truth which I hold dearly. Lest o forget with my brains too.



It's increasingly harder staying relevant in your generation while grappling with catching up with the generations after you. On a lighter note, the men take this sport seriously by indulging in multiple copulations with girls in their daughter's generation and granddaughters. What a way to keep up with the Joneses!



I was listening to a Ted talk the other day and the speaker highlighted the fact that while the female hormone Oestrogen makes a very grand exit from the life of a female early from age 40 Putting her through a series of symptoms bordering on the theatrical. The male hormone Testosterone or sir T For short takes its time and goes away quietly without fuss when the man is well stricken in years. He hardly notices. Could nature be cheating the female gender? I better stop now before it becomes a gender talk and not a flipping generation musings that it is.



Now we understand Abraham at 90 was still firing. It was Sarah that needed the body miracle. ( But seriously what was a ninety-year-old man and an eighty-year-old woman doing having sex biko?) God has a good sense of humour. How did I get back here? Please ignore!



Back to the striving to remain relevant through the generations. I personally feel life is best lived as a breath in breath out exercise. In these times we find ourselves, especially not as millennials, Zedites or Alphas, bombarded by social media, harassed by the scary uninvited and unexpected COVID 19, being alive hale and hearty in the present should top the list of our priorities.



No go do pass yasef



Proudly Generation X

Intentionally Millenial

Mother to Millennials and Zedites

Granny to an Alpha....



I'm quite a great cocktail mix of humanity.



Let's drink to that.



Cheers



Uri Ngozichukwuka

AIICO insurance operations have again suffered a loss in the area of underwriting, its core business.

According to the third quarter audited financial reports submitted to the Nigerian Exchange, the insurance firm's total underwriting expenses exceeded net underwriting income, causing an underwriting loss of N2.2 billion in the third quarter.

The composite risk underwriter only managed to hit a break-even level with a share of associate profit that assisted it from a total loss for the period.

AIICO's entire closing profit for the period consists of roughly N2.4 billion which was made from a sold subsidiary.

With the increase in fee and commission income, AIICO improved net underwriting income by 11.5 per cent year-on-year to nearly N45 billion.

However, an increase of 34 per cent in underwriting expenses to N7.6 billion over the period added to the operating pressure facing the company. It was saved by the positive changes in life and annuity funds which lowered total underwriting expenses to N15 billion, a big slash from close to N63 billion in the same period in 2020.

Weakness in building underwriting profit observed in the second quarter intensified in the third – when it suffered an underwriting loss of N2.2 billion. That reduced its underwriting profit from N32 billion at mid-year to N29.7 billion at the end of the third quarter operations.

Despite the decline, the underwriting profit figure remains a major upturn for the company from an underwriting loss of N22.4 billion in the same period in 2020.

Loss has been a permanent feature for some time now in the underwriting unit which is the core business of AIICO Insurance. The company’s volume of underwriting business keeps growing but the underwriting expenses keep overtaking the earnings.

Recall in 2019, AIICO Insurance closed that section at a loss of N6.3 billion and by June 2020, the underwriting loss has grown to nearly N11 billion, doubling on a year-on-year basis.

The company raked in gross premium income of N29 billion at the end of June 2020 operations, but like 2019, no part of the earnings reached the bottom line. Instead, the company had to look elsewhere to absorb the enlarged underwriting loss.

Inability to achieve a balance between underwriting income and expenses has been the company’s challenge for the fifth straight year. This development which speaks volumes of the strategy of the company also raises a red flag as profit possibility within the core operations of the company appears to be out of the way for now.

Total underwriting expenses as of half-year 2020 rose well ahead of net underwriting income at about 40 per cent compared to about 25 per cent during the previous period. The margin by which underwriting income could not meet underwriting expenses grew at half-year. That explains the doubling of underwriting loss year-on-year at the end of June 2020.

The drop in underwriting profit in the third quarter of 2021 from the half-year level was reinforced by declines in key income lines as well as increases in some key cost figures. Investment income went down by 10 per cent year-on-year to close at N9.5 billion at the end of September 2021.

A further increase in financial asset value losses to N33.8 billion consumed more than the underwriting profit for the period. This is against a net fair value gain of N21 billion in the same period in 2020.

The old student of the prestigious Federal Government College Port Harcourt, FEGOCO PH, on Saturday, 30 October 2021, converged at the Catholic Church, Admiralty Way in Lekki, for a purposeful walk in a campaign for physical and healthy wellbeing.

The 9-kilometre walk kicked off around 8.30 am from Admiralty Way to Lekki Link Bridge. The Alumni who participated did three laps back and forth adorning purple jerseys, and ensuring that all COVID protocols are observed.

Medical personnel and facility were on ground for emergencies, with an ambulance and escort vehicles. The walk was well organized as the team followed traffic-free routes.

President of the Federal Government College PH Old Student Association, Mr Gogo Kurubo who spearheaded the Health Walk, emphasized the importance of staying healthy. He added that walking has long been considered an ideal form of physical exercise.

It is easy, accessible, requires no special skills or equipment, poses little risk of injury, and can be done virtually anywhere, he told newsmen.

Mr Gogo Kurubo is a COVID-survivor who has remained at the forefront of the campaign for staying safe and complying with COVID-19 safety protocol.

Having survived COVID, I have come to appreciate the importance of exercise and how it fosters comprehensive body wellness.

He added that a collective cause like the health walk is effective in contributing to overall weight loss, lowering BMI (body mass index) and body fat percentage, and decreasing blood pressure.

“Our approach to advancing the blossoming drive for health and fitness, through the Health Walk, also reflects our capacity to create value for our community. We have made it our responsibility to encourage the general public in the adoption of lifestyles that promote good health and well-being, he said.

Speaking about the role of the Alumni, Mr Gogo stated that the Alumni has been a huge inspiration for him and for other members.

Having left school about 40 years back or 10 years back to meet up, the excitement was visible as old friends and schoolmates see one another for the very first time in many years, and the nostalgia is awesome.

Beyond the Health Walk, the Alumni association aims to play very significant roles in other areas such as education, infrastructural development of the Alma mater and maintenance of high education standards in school through the organisation of scholarships for students.

Through this Health Walk, it is also believed that the alumni is achieving the vision to making sports that instrument for unity and development among members and the community by extension.

Author: Adesanya Mark/ Erelu Oodua Tinuade

#THINKING CORNER, ONA YORUBA JIN

It is unfortunate that we are yet to and we have never actualized the dreams of Yoruba Nation and we have already started to use 'Gbetugbetu, Epe, Afose, Olugbohun and more dangerous diabolical charms which could turn the entire Yorubaland into the land of destitute on ourselves

As it is now, more and more people who believe that the only remedy to responding to social media attacks is to bring curses to bear on anyone who dares to talk bad about Ganiyu Adams

The stage is getting hotter as more people are equally gearing up to invoke their own gods in self defense. Undoubtedly, the stage is getting set for internal wrangling between the warring factions.

Those who should act fast to broker peace, are dangerously maintaining sit down and look posture, while Yorubaland is getting ready to wage war against themselves.

I am beginning to think that Yorubaland has been cursed and the curses are really taking toll on our unity, love and respect.

This carefully selected appellation couldn't have meant anything to the struggle for the actualization of Yoruba Nation, if all those acclaimed agitators, spectators and their corporate allies, are not trying to outwit themselves for nothing but for popularity sake.

From Sunday Igboho, Koiki, Akanda Awikonko, Lady K. Olaoluwa, Dara, Tenny Omoologo and other notable influential writers within Yoruba perimeter fence, it is no longer at ease.

Surprisingly, what started as a little crack on the wall, is now expanded beyond what ordinary application of cement without bricks could patch. The crack is getting wider and wider to the extent that if not renovated, the wall itself may eventually collapse on the inhabitants of the building.

Erelu Oodua Mabel Onaneye has been a frontier, pioneer and motivator of note when it comes to the issue of Yoruba Nation. She has been an incurable optimist in the social, cultural, traditional and historical stability of Yorubaland. I can conveniently allude to her ingenuity when it comes to the spirituality of our cultural identities.

The Erelu Oodua of AYE KINGDOM, as she is fondly called, is a bridge builder without inbitations and hindrances. She is a bridge builder between the Royal institution and the social spectrum of the people who are not in any way connected with royalty and as such, may not have had the opportunity to appreciate and value our traditional institution.

Most recently, she was instrumental to the condemnation of few Yoruba people with questionable characters, installing themselves as Yoruba Obas in diaspora. The fight against the continued desecration of our cultural, traditional and historical values is not a fight of personal hatred or vendetta, but a fight for the sanctity of our traditional institution.

#Ona Yoruba Gin

This carefully selected appellation couldn't have meant anything to the struggle for the actualization of Yoruba Nation, if all those acclaimed agitators, spectators and their corporate allies, are not trying to outwit themselves for nothing but for popularity sake.

From Sunday Igboho, Koiki, Akanda Awikonko, Lady K. Olaoluwa, Dara, Tenny Omoologo and other notable influential writers within Yoruba perimeter fence, it is no longer at ease.

Surprisingly, what started as a little crack on the wall, is now expanded beyond what ordinary application of cement without bricks could patch. The crack is getting wider and wider to the extent that if not renovated, the wall itself may eventually collapse on the inhabitants of the building.

Erelu Oodua Mabel Onaneye has been a frontier, pioneer and motivator of note when it comes to the issue of Yoruba Nation. She has been an incurable optimist in the social, cultural, traditional and historical stability of Yorubaland. I can conveniently allude to her ingenuity when it comes to the spirituality of our cultural identities.

The Erelu Oodua of AYE KINGDOM, as she is fondly called, is a bridge builder without inbitations and hindrances. She is a bridge builder between the Royal institution and the social spectrum of the people who are not in any way connected with royalty and as such, may not have had the opportunity to appreciate and value our traditional institution.

Most recently, she was instrumental to the condemnation of few Yoruba people with questionable characters, installing themselves as Yoruba Obas in diaspora. The fight against the continued desecration of our cultural, traditional and historical values is not a fight of personal hatred or vendetta, but a fight for the sanctity of our traditional institution

Great Jonliz Investment Services Limited has officially announced its operation in real estate investments and has called for prospective investors to key into the opportunity it offers.

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Jonliz Investment Services is a property investment platform that streamlines the commercial real estate investing process and provides investors with a wide range of opportunities and products to grow their portfolios. The innovative platform is the first of its kind to make commercial real estate investing more accessible to regular investors.



The Investment plan varies from Diamond Plan, Gold Plan, and Platinum Plan with 32%, 39%, and 47% profit respectively.

Jonliz Investment Services offers the opportunity to invest in real estate without physically having anything to do with the property. It equips investors to hold a stake in real estate without worrying about any issues by taking the administrative issues off your shoulders and set investors up to make passive income without worrying about the finer details of property management.

JONLIZ Investment Services Limited offers a unique online platform that enables investors to handle the entire commercial real estate investing process right from their Jonlizvest dashboard. With rigorously vetted property listings, expertly managed Return On Investments, and a commitment to providing top-notch service and support to its members, Jonliz Investment Services makes commercial real estate accessible to everyday investors.

Jonliz Investment Services Limited is a Real Estate Investment Trust located in Nigeria, with a buoyant Asset for Capital Investment

This company is having in its management a team of Business investment experts, legal practitioners, accountants, real estate agents, Surveyors, Architects, and Estate valuers. With over 9 years of active involvement in real estate business in both Nigeria and the United States, the management of Great Jonliz Investment Services Limited thought of birthing a company specifically for the purpose of handling Crowd Investment in the field of Real Estate ONLY.

Prince Olaniyi Karonwi, the MD/CEO speaking to newsmen about the new platform noted that Great Jonliz Investments Services Limited does not engage in Ponzi/Pyramid businesses and as such, do not entertain discussions on short term investments of 2-3 months as every investors’ funds will be invested in Real Estates Businesses in the high rising areas of Nigeria.



“It costs time and energy to Secure lands, Prepare for constructions, build and sell before profit is made so our shortest term package is a 12 months Investment”, he said.

“Great Jonliz Investments Services Limited has 3 categories of investments and everyone is free to choose any package best suitable for his/her investment purposes.

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Submit your "Know Your Customer" (KYC), submit a Selfie of yourself, your government Issued Identification and your Next of KIN details.

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Here are the Investment Packages:

A) Jonliz diamond real estate investment plan (32% profit in 12 months) minimum N500,000.00 – N10.999.999.99

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C) Jonliz platinum real estate investment plan (47% profit in 24 months). Minimum N101,000,000.00 – N500,000,000.00.



From your investment wallet, you can then choose any of our investment packages and invest in it. What stands Great Jonliz Investment Services Limited out from other investment companies is the fact that every investor will be able to monitor his daily earnings right from the comfort of his internet-enabled devices.



Great Jonliz Investment Services Limited is a company duly registered with the Nigeria Corporate Affairs Commission RC - 1791599 to carry out the businesses of Real Estate Investments.

With over 15 films (International and local) in her career, filmmaker Ololade Ebong continues to prove herself as one of contemporary cinema’s most empathetic and skilled chroniclers of Nigerian youth.

Ololade’s ability to write and direct such tender films has long been bolstered by her interest in casting them with fresh new talents, all the better to sell the veracity of her stories and introduce moviegoers to emerging actors worthy of big attention.


She is one of the filmmakers who aren’t just directing independent features but are also acting, directing alongside major Nollywood franchises.

She continued to prove that immense talent is not bound by gender, race, or any other classification.



Ololade is an artist from Lagos/Oyo States and the MD/CEO of Speed Film Production, a production outfit that has produced some indigenous movies such Ife - Aimo, Ipin Mi (1 & 2), etc.

Interestingly, she has been observed to be shooting back to back in locations in Ogun and Oyo States. Currently, City people are informed that she is back in the studio to tidy up the production processes for Omo -odo, Slaves, and some television series.

Her hard work has endeared relevant entertainment organizations (internationally & locally) necessary industry recognitions such Cannes in France, WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival in Texas, Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Nollywood in California, African International Film Festival in Nigeria, California's women's Film Festival and the City People Awards in 2019 as well as 2021 for 'Best New Producer of the year'.

For nine (9) consecutive month running, 1,079 beneficiaries of the Senator Tokunbo Abiru COVID-19 Financial Assistance received direct credit in their respective bank accounts today across 98 wards of the 16 Local Governments and the Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs in the Lagos East Senatorial District.

Those that benefitted this September belong to the Batch A category. Over a thousand beneficiaries in category B will receive support next month.

The COVID-19 support scheme which kicked off January, 2021 in fulfilment of the promise made by the distinguished Senator during the electioneering to assist the poorest of the poor across the Lagos East Senatorial District.

Selected beneficiaries have been getting N5000 assistance bimonthly (i.e once in two months) since the beginning of the year and it will run through the year by way of direct credit to their bank accounts.

Beneficiaries include physically-challenged persons, aged, unemployed youth, widows and other vulnerable people in the senatorial district.

Senator Abiru, an accomplished banker has been breaking new frontiers in less than ten months in the saddle.

The Senator's legislative agenda which is predicated on provision of good to the greater number of the people is already being felt across the socio-strata in the district.

Concerned about the plight of constituents and other road users plying Ikorodu/Sagamu Road and Ikorodu/Itoikin/Epe Epe Road, the distinguished Senator moved a motion calling on the Federal Government to urgently intervene on the two critical roads.

Following the motion, Contractors have since moved to site on Ikorodu Sagamu Road.

Under same period, Senator Tokunbo Abiru sponsored a bill titled, ‘The Copyright Act Repeal And Re-enactment Bill, 2021’ that will replace the extant Copyright Act Cap C28 LFN 2004.

The critical bill that will revolutionize the knowledge and intellectual property industry has scaled second reading on the floor of the Senate. Public hearing will be held on the bill in October.

The Distinguished Senator also facilitated a four blocks of 24 classrooms equipped with furniture and modern instruction materials, 16 toilets to Aga Primary School. The completed blocks of classrooms is completed and billed for commissioning soon.

In Epe, a mini stadium is currently under construction. A 40-bed Primary Health Centre is coming to Agboyi-Ketu LCDA..

In October, a whopping 600 brilliant tertiary institutions students in the Lagos East Senatorial District will benefit from the Senator's Annual Bursary Scheme.

And in November, The Office of Senator Abiru in partnership with Fate Foundation, about 1, 000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the District will be trained in a two-day MSME Clinic.

Enitan Olukotun

Special Adviser to Senator Tokunbo Abiru
(Media and Publicity)

If there was something that took away sleep from the eyes of Ogun governor, Dapo Abiodun, it was how to settle land ownership rift among families from various conflicting alleged owners. This is the story of the age long rift between Ajangboju Koniwo Agbogbo Akindipe and Fatusi Ogedengbe families in Atan Otta, Ogun State. The crisis, which predated his administration, had brought the community to its knees, having defied measures by previous administrations to resolve it.

It was said to be a matter of land ownership that developed out of what was regarded as famlily- driven conflict.

Ajangboju, Koniwo Agbogbo Akindipe, who are the appellant has claimed the ownership of a vast expanse of land measuring 6,477,124 acres located lying being and situated at Imojuba Town, Along Atan Ota, Owode, Idi- iroko road, Ogun State, more particularly described on Survey plan number AKN/OG/074/97 dated December 8th 1997 drawn by Surveyor S,O Akinde. The appellant in their casefile alleged that the Fatusi Ogedengbe had illegally infiltrated and trespassed on the land and attempts to claim ownership.

This created a major crisis, erupting into fatal confrontations between the two communities.

For many years, the families engaged each other in battle.

However, after several peace efforts deployed by popular property outfit, Reality Global Properties Limited, the age-long family hostilities between the two clans has been settled. On September 15, 2021, spokesperson of Reality global properties, Princess Foyinsola converged the leaders of the two families and their lawyers: Sola Ojutalayo (SAN) for the prosecutor and Olusola Dare for the defendant and prevailed upon both families to settle the case out of court. The two parties were made to sign an agreement on land ownership and boundary delineation.

In his remarks, Foyinsola Agbedina, assured the delegates from the families’ justice and a fair playing ground, as she appealed to the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Edward Ajogun, to ensure that land disputes do not degenerate into unnecessary bloodshed, in the interest of justice and to help the society to uphold the sanctity of the rule of law.



Meanwhile, the Director-General of the Bureau of Lands and Survey in Ogun, Aina Salami, has commended both families for the peaceful resolution that was resolved to. He however reiterate that any other party or group of people that may want to reignite a fresh dispute, by claiming ownership or trespassing illegally on the land shall face the full wrath of the law, no matter how highly placed.

ERELU TINUADE MABEL ONANEYE:A Distinguished Custodian Of African Cultures Turns 60
By Saint-Olawale Jimoh

From the continent of Africa came a giant that wax great with each passing season, a veritable torchbearer of African traditional practices, a global custodian of Yoruba cultures, Erelu Tinuade Mabel Onaneye who turns 60 today. Turning 60 is not an unusual occurrence but for a woman variously described as an uncommon philanthropist, an icon of rare kind, a role model, a pathfinder, a woman with the heart of gold and a pillar of African traditional cultures, it's a big deal.

Here's a woman whose epithets and stories of her good works could fill a house. Her mantra, centred around making life better for the people, has continued to resonate loudly across her State of origin and indeed beyond. Yes ago, one Ms Comfort Adefulire, one of the beneficiaries of the free health care services carried out by a team of medical experts from Texas, United States flooded social media with posts eulogizing Erelu Tinuade, who brought the team to Ms Adefulire's community in Irele, Ondo State. This and many others best captured the essence of Erelu-Oodua Tinuade Mabel Onaneye.

The said free medical service was first of it's kind and was fully sponsored by this US-based businesswoman and philanthropist, who decided to take up the challenge of bringing free medical experts to Nigeria with more concentration on Ikale and Ilaje people of Ondo State who have been marginalized for so long and denied the genuine dividends of democracy most especially in the area of health care delivery. She started this in 2012 and it went on successfully till November 2016. Every visit was a huge success with many beneficiaries shedding tears of joys seeing how the wonderful team cured their age-long diseases and sicknesses. It was just too good to be true as everyone witnessed these August events, unlike the fictitious ones Nigerian government only announced in newspapers but were never carried out.

Asides the free medical services, there are several philanthropic gestures credited to this woman of virtue and substance. During Covid-19 lickdown, her relief packages for the aged and needies reached every home in her beloved Ode-Aye town and immediate communities. The Federation of Aye Students will remain eternally grateful to her for cash gifts to all indigenous students of higher institutions belonging to the association. We have equally heard of how she had consistently stood to render finacial assistance to other students at all levels who for one reason or the other couldn't pay their tuition bills. Sources close to Erelu have repeatedly maintained she usually frown at the idea of making her activities in this regard public. Her private life guiding principle lies in words of renowned English Author and Philosopher, Albert Pine which says, 'what we do for ourselves dies with us, but what we do for others and the world remains and it's immortal.'

Her tenacity of purpose coupled with unquenchable thirst to leave the Nigerian society, most particularly her beloved Ondo people better than she met them is the reasosn her people would never stop seeking for her intervention anytime government failed them. It's a known fact that many whose paths have crossed that of Erelu may have cringed, recoiled or cried inside at one time or another when it suddenly would have hit them that this great philanthropist will not be around forever. Yes, nobody lives forever but footprints are forever. Her indellible legacies would never be forgotten. I wish more leaders and politicians will learn from this rare being, the beauty of selfless services and the imperatives of transcendental leadership.

Dear Ma, you sacrificed so much, you have blessed so many lives, you have lived for others and haven't depised anyone. The world is watching you. Many have been inspired by you to live and to dare. To stand and to stand firm. To give and to give even more. To uphold lofty ideals and observe the priceless principles. On behalf of my family, my team at Observers' Reflection International and Metropolitan Mirror, I wish you a happy 60th birthday celebration. May God spare your life to do even more for humanity.

•OYO TAMPAN Governor, Yeye Oge ROSE ODIKA

On Saturday, 10th July 2021, the ancient city of Ibadan bubbled, as one of the star actresses making waves in the Ibadan movie industry, Yeye Oge Rose Odika (JP) celebrated a 3-in-1 event.
Yeye Oge Rose Odika who is the Oyo TAMPAN Governor celebrated her 32 years on stage, in grand style. She unveiled and raised funds for her pet project, The BOND project, a project which according to her, was borne out of the need to promote our core values so that we can live in a better society, as many people have lost their values in the society today.
She also awarded many dignitaries she holds in high esteem in her life. These are those who have played a great role in her life. She calls it Role Model/Icons Award.
The popular Hall of Grace, at Jogor Center, situated along Liberty road, Ibadan was filled to the brim, as many of her veteran colleagues, even the younger ones in the movie industry, especially, Oyo State TAMPAN members came out to celebrate with her.
The 3-in-1 celebration started with a Thanksgiving Service at St Catholic Church, Bodija, before all the guests moved to Jogor Centre.
Amongst the celebrities that graced the event were, veteran actors like Dele Odule, Akin Lewis, Peju Ogunmola, and Samson Eluwode (Jinadu Ewele). There were others like Yomi Fash-Lanso, Damola Olatunji, Toyin Adewale, Foluke Daramola, Lola Ajibola, Owolabi Ajasa, Rukayat Lawal (Iya Ibadan), Aderupoko, Bose Akinosun, Adewale Abdulrasak, Tunde Ola Yusuf and many more.
Ace compere, Alariwo and Wale Lawal compered the event.
In a brief chat with City People Head of Tv, SUNDAY ADIGUN, Yeye Oge Rose Odika revealed how her beauty paved way for her in the movie industry.

Let me start by congratulating you for the success of your 3 in 1 event, how do you feel celebrating 32 years on Stage?
I’m so happy achieving it because I planned celebrating my 30 years on stage but ended up celebrating 32 years on stage despite all odds so I’m grateful to God.
For the benefit of the younger ones reading this interview, how did acting start for you?
I had fallen in love with acting since my secondary school days when we used to have drama groups, friends club, and events where we perform stage plays. So, one day, my vice principal then, Dr (Mrs) Ero invited me to her office and she told me that she saw a talent in me and that I can become a good actress in future if I can work towards it, but my father from the outset never wanted it. Somehow, I started gradually and from my secondary school days, I had made up my mind to be an actress and everybody used to tell me that you are good in what you are doing. Since then, I fell in love and that passion has been there from a young age.
What has been your experience in the profession?
My experience is tremendous. Firstly, it has been able to give me an image because I see myself as an image-maker, and this has changed my way of life. I see myself as a role model. So, it has propelled me to keep my integrity. Secondly, I’m enjoying the glamour that comes with being a celebrity. Sometimes, when you go to the bank, you will be queuing and people will just walk up to you and say madam just step forward. I do enjoy those types of favor.
What informed your decision to be a Yoruba actress, despite your Igbo background?
Environment has a lot to do with children. I grew up in Ibadan all my life and we didn’t have any actor shooting English film in the vicinity at the time. No production of any English film or play came from that end. So, I’m used to the environment of acting with Yoruba actors of the industry. I came into acting in 1989 and I came into limelight in 1993 at the same time that I was also schooling in the University. So, I only had little time during the holidays to act, and whenever I’m back to Ibadan during holidays, the only thing I do is going to the actors within the vicinity to act. After about 4 to 5 years, I then asked myself, “Do I still need the stress of going to line up for English films? This is because I have tried like one or two times to join, and they told me to go and line up and start from the beginning. So, I decided to stay in Yoruba, although I also do English films and I’m good with that. I can say that my environment had a great effect on my decision.
What are your challenges in the profession?
Well, the first challenge I had was what I told you that I was just on my own before I was invited to act in a particular film, Ododo Eye to be precise. I was not part of that association in the theatre industry then, and when I was invited to take part in the lead role in Ododo Eye, members of the association were insisting that I could not because I was not part of the association. When the producer of that film, stood his ground and insisted that I was the person she wanted, they had to succumb. I first had the issue of the association blocking me from acting in any film produced by their members. I had to quickly go back after that production to be a member.
Secondly, when you are coming to an association where they already have an array of staff and I am just coming in, a young girl of 19, with people ahead of me, it was challenging but by God’s grace, I was able to come out of it.
While you were giving your speech, you talked about how you were casted for Ododo Eye’s role, based on your beauty, what are the roles your beauty played in who you are today?
My beauty actually played a long role and still playing. We all know that for you to make waves in the entertainment industry you must be beautiful. My beauty actually made me fit in into the role when the producer saw me. She said I’m the kind of person she’s looking for.
Let’s talk about the people you gave awards, what really inspired that?
I have few people who have contributed to my success in life, in one way or the other. Many of them I see as mentors. And I believe this is the only way I can say thank you to them. So I have two categories of award. The first one is Mentors Award, and like I said it’s a way of saying thank you for those who helped in one way or the other to see to my progress in the industry. The second Award is called Pillar Awards, and it’s for selected few who can assist my project in the advisory capacity or financially.
Let’s talk about your new project too. What is it all about?
Project Bond is about projecting our core values in the society like hard work, integrity, and respect for elders. An adage in Yoruba says “Ile la ti nko eso ro de” i.e Charity begins at home. Many people have lost their values in our society today. Therefore Project Bond was borne out of the need to promote our core values so that we can live in a better world. I plan to showcase this in my new series.

The globally acknowledged ambassador of African traditional cultures and Erelu-Oodua of Aye Kingdom, in Ondo State, Erelu Tinuade Mabel Onaneye has criticized the sacking of the Minister of Agriculture, Mohammed Nanomo and his Power counterpart, Saleh Mamman by President Buhari, saying it's a misplaced priority and efforts in the wrong direction when there are more pressing issues needing urgent government attention.

She made the declaration from her base in Texas, United States in a Press Release she granted, endorsed and made available to the press and general public via her media aide, Saint-Olawale Jimoh, shortly after the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adeshina, announced President Buhari's decision in the morning of Wednesday 1st of September, 2021.

'In the face of serious security challenges that has made Nigeria a laughing stock within international communities, one begin to wonder if firing Ministers of Agriculture & Power is what should be the next action from any serious President.' She blasted.

'All the efforts and momentum channelled towards hunting down Nnamdi Kanu, Sunday Igboho and others should have been directed towards winning the battle against Boko Haram and his murderous herdsmen called bandits ravaging our lands.' Erelu added.

In conclusion, Erelu enjoins President Buhari and his cabinet members to focus more on the safety of lives and properties of Nigerians rather than creating unnecessary distractions all in the name of convincing Nigerians they're truly in charge. She says if anyone should be sacked at this present state of situations in Nigeria, it should be President Buhari himself who has failed Nigerians in all ramifications.

Little Aisha Bashiru, 3, has been in hospital since June 2021. She was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and currently undergoing treatment at Bloom Boom Paediatric Center in Lagos. Little Aisha’s parents need financial assistance of more than N500,000 just as a deposit for her examination and preliminary treatment, according to the doctor’s advice.



A medical report signed by Dr Ehierim, on behalf of the Consultant Physician Nephrologist at Bloom Bloom hospital, reads in part: “The 3-year-old girl is yet to make urine despite the fluid challenge. An assessment of severe sepsin with acute kidney injury is discovered."



“The best treatment option for chronic kidney disease, in terms of improved quality of life and long term, is a kidney repair. The above requires substantial funding,” he said.



Narrating her ordeal to our Correspondent, Mrs. Bashiru said life has become so burdensome and painful as a result of her daughter’s sickness which had drained the family’s resources.



She said that the family could no longer bear the financial cost of the series of tests and referrals which they had undergone in the past two months.



Just on Tuesday, the girl was transferred from Lagos to Babcock specialist hospital for treatment and was later referred back to Lagos for another test.



Aisha is currently at Bloom Boom Paediatric Centre in Lagos where her mother has made payment for series of tests, aside from the registration fee of N35,000.00



Mrs. Bashiru is soliciting financial support of N500,000.00 from the government, kind-hearted individuals and corporate organisations​ to keep her daughter alive.



You can reach the parents/guardian on 0803 407 5430 or donate to this bank: Suleiman Adejoke Bolanle GTB-0495174520, or Zenith 2005095692

The highly revered global custodian of African cultures and Erelu-Oodua of Aye Kingdom, Erelu Tinuade Mabel Onaneye has blamed the attack on Nigerian Defense Academy Afaka-Kaduna yesterday morning on compromised leadership and aftermath of pampering banditry and insurgence in the north by Fulani-led Federal Government all in the name of ethnicity and religious bigotry.



She made the declaration from her base in Texas, United States in a Press Release she granted, signed and made available to the press and general public via her media aide, Saint-Olawale Jimoh, shortly after the attack on the morning of Tuesday, 24th of August, 2021.



'It's a national tragedy and big shame in a nation headed by a former military general. Unfortunately, we cannot expect anything lesser when Buhari-led federal government continue to pamper bandits and murderous herdsmen all in the name of ethnicity and religious bigotry.' Erelu lamented.



'Today they're apprehend, tomorrow they're pardoned, rehabilitated and placed on monthly salary or absorbed into Nigerian army. I don't know of any nation that romances banditry except Nigeria.' She added.



In conclusion, Erelu says until the security apparatus and measures to tackle insurgency and banditry are clearly spelt out by the federal government with all sincerity, this problem may linger and metamorphose to large scale attack, citing Afghan-Taliban example.

This is the best time for musical copyright society as the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN) has announce that it has reached an amicable settlement with Multichoice Nigeria Limited on the judgment which MCSN secured against Multichoice both at the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal, for the broadcast and distribution of musical works in the repertoire of MCSN on all Multichoice channels within the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This was made known in a statement released by the Copyright Society on Tuesday, August 24, 2021



According to the settlement also covers other exploitations of MCSN’s repertoire on other sister platforms of Multichoice up to 31st December 2020.



Having attained this milestone, MCSN and Multichoice Nigeria Limited now see each other as sister organisations which must work for the success of the other, particularly in the area of exploitation of and remuneration for intellectual works, notably musical works, sound recordings and ancillary works.



Since the information filtered out that Multichoice has settled with MCSN and that payment has been made, MCSN has been receiving series of inquiries and in some cases, outright demand for a share of the money paid to it by Multichoice.



In response to this inquiries and demands, MCSN would want to assure everyone that due process is being followed in dealing with the subject matter as follows:







MCSN’s Management would make a formal report of the outcome of the settlement to its (MCSN’s) relevant authorities, particularly the Board of Directors and Members’ General Meeting in formal communications and meetings.







Management would then make proposals to the bodies on how the money should be allocated in line with best practices, all which is still an ongoing process.







Noting that the settlement and payment were recorded in the course of the year 2021, MCSN would draw a line between which years should what particular payment fall in and deal accordingly. For instance, MCSN has to determine what allocation would be made to each year from 2006 and who benefits from whatever distribution allocated to each year, from which all MCSN’s members and international affiliate societies would certainly benefit.







One thing which MCSN has made clear and which its Board agrees with is that all liabilities from the past would not be loaded on and borne by this single payment, as this settlement is purely an opening for more past, present and future incomes.







MCSN would therefore want to assure everyone that any and everyone who has any contractual, legal or even moral claim to the payment would certainly be paid, without any form of sentiment, emotion or blackmail.







Those who have genuine stakes and claim in MCSN should have their fingers crossed and await development.



It is hereby directed that all members, who have registered and been admitted into the membership of the Society since 2006 should update their records, particularly their bank details with the Society, as the Society have migrated away from cheque and cash payments.



Recall that 5.9billion was recently paid by Multichoice to MCSN through Appeal court judgement. Content creators and music artists are implored to register and upload their contents on GoCreate to access the fund.

To further help women realise their personal and business potentials, Wema Bank Plc again partnered with SheCan Nigeria on a Skills Acquisition Program at Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State.



The Skils Acquisition Program, which kicked off on 18 August 2021, came immediately after the SheCan Conference 2021 at Muson Centre Lagos themed "SheCan Do More".



The program saw over 1,000 women benefit from vocational training exercises designed to equip them with basic skills that could help boost their financial status.



The training included general classes on Business Empowerment, Digital Marketing, Advantages of Effective Marketing, Networking and Product Promotion, to mention a few.



There were also Group Classes that catered to the various entrepreneurial skills. The training included lessons on Waste to Wealth, Bead Making, Hair/Wig Making, Hat Making, Make-up, Catering with a focus on Pastries/Baking. There were also classes in Antiseptic, Petroleum Jelly and Insecticide, production and Olive oil, shampoo, Liquid toilet soap, Air freshener making.



Among the dignitaries at the program were the Keegbo Atikori of Ijebu, Igbo, Alayeluwa Oba Ibitoye Solaja, the Chairman Ijebu North Local Government, Honorable Omobolaji Odusanya among others.



Abiola Nejo, Head of Gender Banking said, "A major takeout from the program was to help every woman realize that she can do more irrespective of her background, gender, education, and career."



She added that "Wema Bank will continually partner with women-focused initiatives like SheCan Nigeria to empower adolescent girls and women through strategic training, mentoring, counselling, skill acquisition and community empowerment programs

A holistic approach to education – that addresses students’ learning, social and emotional needs – is crucial, especially in times of crisis. The COVID-19 interruption in every areas of life since 2020 has changed the social narrative, and by implication reshaped the style and direction of academic practice.

The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is having a profound impact, not only on people’s health, but also on how they learn, work and live. Among the most important challenges created by COVID-19 is how to adapt a system of education built around physical schools. While the students are striving to get an education, they are now groomed to learn to survive the surge at the same time.

This calls for a collective intervention from all concerned agencies of child grooming; the government, the school and the parents.

Between 2020 and 2021, the government had directed schools to shut down operation temporarily or end the academic term abruptly 4 times. This means parents can no longer take the risk of trying out schools, but have to be sure that the schools have all the requisite tools that can protect the children as schools plan to resume in a matter of month or less.

This is why popular Education Consultant, Adesope Edun is floating school profiling projects for parents to consider before making decisions for their children’s school resumption.

Adesope’s Mcaloeda Media is poised to do the due diligence and consider the best 20 schools to consider ahead of the new academic session and will release the name about a week before resumption of schools.

Speaking with newsmen, Adesope stated that the project is conceived after a cursory look at the challenges faced by schools and parents in the last two terms, trying to adhere to the new normal and getting prepared to fit into the new academic style that the COVID-19 has brought before us.

“We shall be considering so many features from Health, Safety and Environment, and strict adherence to the government conditions of what should be made available for students in this delicate times.

“We will also consider how prepared the schools are with online classes, and how trained the teachers are to align with digital tutorials. Another special or additional advantage can come in to show exceptional academic standard”, he said.



“At the end of the day, we shall be publishing the names of schools that we will be recommending for parents on the national dailies. This will make it easier for the parents to decide. We want to shoulder the responsibility of looking out for the best school for their children”, he added.

Schools that are interested should invite Mcaloeda Media for assessment can send an email to:mcaloedamedia@gmail.com

Or call Sope on 08140856235

Individuals and organizations worth their salt are recognizing the need to bring their corporate equity to bear in the area of social responsibility.

Toping serious global conversations in recent times, according to Forbes of April 2019, is a pointer to the fact that organizations are no longer focused only on profit by the books, but also engage in active contributions that have triggered a desirable change in many areas.

Furthermore, international agencies are keenly interested in the way organizations and prominent individuals are executing projects in compliance with the United Nations SDGs. to facilitate social inclusion for all in every aspect varying from Education, Health, Eradication of inequality, Eradication of poverty, Creating cleaner societies and a hygienic environment for all.

It's very refreshing to see a select group of superlative thought leaders in their various fields of expertise, step out to support a great cause, which falls in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs.

Let's meet these eminently distinguished thought leaders who will bring their exquisite equity to bear in the upcoming Xtra ordinary charity auction fuelled by the sickle cell advocacy management initiative (SAMI)


Lanre Olusola

8 Top Notch Global Thought Leaders Set To Storm 2021 Xtra Ordinary Charity Auction For Sickle Cell Patients

Lanre Olusola, who is popularly referred to as ‘The Catalyst’, is an Executive & Behavioural Change Coach.

He is renowned for pioneering the life coaching industry in Nigeria, formulating Integrative

Transformative Catalysis (ITC) and creating the first wholly integrative coaching academy in West Africa!

The quality of your life is dependent on what you know and how you can apply this knowledge to your life. At the Olusola Lanre Coaching Academy, they are extraordinary at what they do because, to them, it is beyond jobs, and they believe that it is their Calling, Passion, Vision and Essence. He mentors people to become all that they desire and are created to be.


Steve Harris

8 Top Notch Global Thought Leaders Set To Storm 2021 Xtra Ordinary Charity Auction For Sickle Cell Patients

Steve Harris is one of Nigeria’s leading high-performance thought leader and Business Strategists. He is also one of the most-watched, most downloaded, quoted and followed personal development trainers in Nigeria.

The sought after conference speaker, is passionate about helping people chase their greatness with ruthless execution.

Steve is also sought after by many organizations as a turn-around expert, inspirational speaker & corporate activator that has added incredible value to not only the effectiveness and corporate productivity of his clients, but also to their organization’s bottom line.

His podcast has been rated among the Top 15 in the Training category in iTunes and has been downloaded over 200,000 times.


Charles O’Tudor

8 Top Notch Global Thought Leaders Set To Storm 2021 Xtra Ordinary Charity Auction For Sickle Cell Patients

Charles O’Tudor is the game-changer in the brand and strategy industry. He is mostly referred to as the real genius in black. Charles O'Tudor is driven by the quest for excellence. Detailed. Rigorous. Focused.

Over the years he has been described as a creative rebel who abhors the normal.His image looms large across the Brand Management and Marketing communications industry.

Over the years, Charles has played a major role in the redefinition of the practice by setting up one of the most respected and creative firms in Nigeria-ADSTRAT.

He has led strategy sessions on projects that cut across all sub-sectors of the Nigerian economy.


Steve Babaeko

8 Top Notch Global Thought Leaders Set To Storm 2021 Xtra Ordinary Charity Auction For Sickle Cell Patients
Brilliant brand expert, and music talent scout, Babaeko is the soft-spoken man with the dreadlocks who has graced the cover of many elite magazines.

His brand signature X3M has become known for tenacity and breaking boundaries.

X3M has branches in Lusaka, Zambia, Accra, Ghana and Johannesburg, South Africa.

The name Babaeko is sure to turn heads. Although his name loosely translates to Father of Lagos in the Yoruba language, it is a coincidence- a coincidence he admits is an icebreaker and eases his conversations.


Sam Obafemi

8 Top Notch Global Thought Leaders Set To Storm 2021 Xtra Ordinary Charity Auction For Sickle Cell Patients

Samuel Babatunde Obafemi is the President of Samuel Obafemi Behavioural Change Academy -SOBCA; Africa’s foremost academy for Anger Management and Emotional Intelligence, and solution providers for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and Positive Psychiatry.

He is the Convener of Business Study Group, a global platform that builds trans-generational businesses, especially MSMEs, by providing core Business Process Engineering. Strategy & Operations Advising, with focus on Business Processes, Change Management, Culture & Business Model Development.

Foluso Philips

8 Top Notch Global Thought Leaders Set To Storm 2021 Xtra Ordinary Charity Auction For Sickle Cell Patients

He is the founder and Chairman of the respected Philips Consulting Limited, an industry leader in the provision of business advisory services, training and human capacity management, and corporate performance and recruitment services. He is a renowned industrial economist with intimidating credentials in strategy development. Foluso has steered the group with offices in Nigeria and South Africa for more than 25 years. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Technology) degree in Industrial Economics and has management work experience both within the country and in The United Kingdom.

Femi Olubanwo

8 Top Notch Global Thought Leaders Set To Storm 2021 Xtra Ordinary Charity Auction For Sickle Cell Patients

Brilliant thought leader, Femi Olubanwo is an erudite intellectual property practitioner whose diverse commercial practice includes advising on all manner of trademark issues.

He is a problem solver who enjoys challenging and rewarding work

Femi is one of the founding partners of Banwo & Ighodalo, and presently heads the IP/IT practice group. His other areas of practice include Banking and Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Project Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate Finance and Restructuring. In the last 30 years of his career, he has acted as legal adviser to multi-national and blue-chip companies in various sectors including Pharmaceuticals, Telecommunications, and Manufacturing in relation to the protection and enforcement of their Intellectual Property Rights in Nigeria and Africa.

He is frequently called upon, in various advisory capacities, to assist the government in Nigeria, on various IP policies and reforms. He frequently delivers papers, gives presentations on his core practice area and has several publications to his credit.

A confident, proactive, flexible and reliable Housing Professional with extensive housing, administrative and customer services experience. Possessing considerable knowledge of tenancy management and having excellent interpersonal and communication skills to advise tenants and resolve complex housing issues.


Temitope Jemerigbe

8 Top Notch Global Thought Leaders Set To Storm 2021 Xtra Ordinary Charity Auction For Sickle Cell Patients

Temitope is a titan of advertising with over 20 years’ experience from various top agencies in Nigeria. Sitting on several boards she champions causes for women empowerment, gender equality, and sickle cell advocacy amongst a long list of other things.

She does not believe in luck or chance, but in deliberate action and strategy to gain results. Her philosophy; “Keep pushing forward”.

Ms Jemerigbe is the current publicity secretary of AAAN (pronounced triple A-N), the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria. She also recently was a member of the jury for The Diana Award (in honour of Princess Diana of the UK.



Sickle Cell Advocacy and Management Initiative (SAMI) is fuelling its flame of advocacy and awareness with this forthcoming Xtra Ordinary Charity Auction on Sunday, September 5, 2021

According to Toyin Adesola, the founding Executive Director, the team firmly believes that individuals and groups should not simply wait for SCD to affect them personally for them to get involved and make a difference.

In a bid to raise funds for the XTRA CARE initiative, an online virtual charity auction tagged the "XTRA ORDINARY" has been organised. The goal is to raise funds for the XTRA CARE Projects which runs a free clinic, providing free medication, doctor consultation, counselling, health insurance and more. In this charity event, Toyin will be deploying this select group of superlative thought leaders who have helped a teeming population to increase their performance and engagements in relevant areas of their lives through impacting others.

These esteemed African thoughts, who through global best practices, have in no small way uplifted the development of people and improvement of creativity and agility. They understand the language and the currency of the future which is Empathy

Initiated 13 years ago, SAMI wields enormous influence—setting aid agendas, shaping policy, and changing the way the world does development.

SAMI has proven to be one of the most active and innovative organizations, in their collective efforts; yet, it’s crucial to note that changing the world isn’t a competition or a ranking – every little bit of help is important.

So far, SAMI’s awareness projects have led to a reduction of Sickle Cell cases in Nigeria, while their impact spreads further across the country.

Click the link below for registration.

http:///xtraordinaryevent

http://www.sicklecelladvocacy.org/

Nigeria is moving close to a major cholera outbreak if urgent sanitary measures are not put in place at the Internal Displaced Camps in the Northeast. The awareness and advocacy for government intervention has intensified, following the surge of cholera outbreak at the Kuchingoro camp in Abuja, where 9 people die within two days and over 246 people were infected.



Author and convener of the Empathy Driven Women International Initiative, EDWIIN, was a guest on Arise TV to discuss the cause of the Cholera outbreak, and urgent measures to take to prevent future occurrences and the fundamental plight of IDP camps in Nigeria.



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How did you come to be involved in this particular plight and what was it that drew you to feel you could make a difference?



Okay. I went to work in Abuja, and I asked someone, I said I have been hearing of IDP camp, can I please visit one? And that was in February; this is August. I just couldn’t leave those people. I’ve been going there ever since like every other day. And we have been able to move one stead ahead of the other. I have been able to work with a lot of partners, and I have visited other camps, but I can say that there are some camps that are a little bit more organized, but the problem is the same all over.

Now in Kuchingoro Camp, there is no hospital whatsoever. What you have is just a shop that has one retired matron that comes once every week.



How many people are we looking at?



We’re looking at 1,750 people in one camp, and of course, we are also looking at 255 births between 2016 and 2021; and then we are looking at 400 children, and women and men.

And not only that, we are looking at open defecation. There is just one borehole that works and six tanks to serve 1,750 people. When I said open defecation, it is open defecation. You can imagine 1750 people defecating openly every day. So, a cholera outbreak was imminent, because when we went in there, it was like everybody is just going to die here.



There is another report that 146 people have died from this cholera in Kebbi state, and 2028 persons are infected



Yes. In Kuchingoro, there were over 30 infections, but what we were able to do immediately was administer ORT and then we were able to take some of them to the hospital. But then we lost 9 people in 2 days, not even in one week.



What have they been doing, before you came into the scene?



Well, what they’ve been having is what I can call topical interventions, not integrated interventions, when people come and say they want to help, but they just take pictures and look good before the camera, and they’ll say “we’ve gone to the IDP Camp. We’ve given them food, and all, but we don’t have integrated intervention. So, what I am talking about is that they need at least two more boreholes, and like 1000 litre to the 50,000-litre capacity tank. We need to improve their hygiene. They don’t have water. And even with the boreholes, we still have to talk about pumping the boreholes



Who funds the pumping of the boreholes, how do they pump the borehole? During the day, the water can be pumped, but the water that is pumped to the 6 tanks don’t go round.



So the urgent intervention right now will be two new boreholes out there first. Because even when we intervened with the ORT and lots of sugar and salt to do the mixing, we also had to buy cartons and cartons of water to prepare it.



What can be done to ensure that, they minimise this outbreak for those living in the IDP camps?



What we have to teach them personal hygiene. For us to teach the women skills, because we knew it was not going to be easy working with these women, we took like a week to provide the women with bathing soap, deodorants and everything, because we are going to be working with them. And they were really excited. They were happy because no one had actually come to teach them skills and take their hygiene into consideration. So for them, personal hygiene was like a learning process.



And very importantly I want to say, there’s a lot of infections and STDs in the camp. If you have 255 children between 2016 and now, certainly, a lot of activities have been going on. And so we are working on having the very first reproduction health medical outreach; working with doctors and medical practitioners.

Erelu Mabel Tinuade Onaneye, Erelu Oodua of Aye Kingdom, Ondo State and Irawo Ooni Oodua of Yoruba is a Texas, USA-based businesswoman and a worker with a foundation in the US that offer free medical outreach to African countries.
She is the Erelu Oodua of Aye Kingdom. She is also a royal ambassador and a custodian of Yoruba culture. She is, by providence, the Irawo Oni Oodua as endorsed by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II.
Erelu is a resolute and articulate crusader who speaks truth to power, no matter how highly placed.
She has also remained the custodian of African’s culture, values, heritage, history and pastimes. Her wealth of knowledge about Yoruba history is second to none. Her love and passion for a united Yoruba front have impressed upon her to unilaterally initiate many projects and movement in the interest of the southwest.
Although she is based in Texas, United States, her regular contribution to the events that unfold in the country is a pointer to her priceless love for her fatherland.
We wish her a happy birthday and more Grace in all her endeavours

On Saturday, 31st July, 2021, Nigeria’s umbrella outfit for creative industry, Creative Industry Group officially announced its partnership with the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN), and Performing Musicians Employers' Association of Nigeria, and Empressive media to organize the very first ever convergence of all creative sectors in Nigeria.



The event has since garnered interest and anticipation is high for the 1st of October, which is slated date for the event.

Other partnering groups include Society of Nigerian Artists, SNA Fashion Designers Association of Nigerian FADAN, Association of Nigerian Authors,, Actors Guild of Nigeria and many more.



Nigeria’s umbrella outfit for creative industry, Creative Industry Group, has positioned itself to set the ball rolling in putting talents and exclusive initiatives into the path of profitability and reward, as it is set to partner the all-encompassing Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria and leading PR company, Empressive Media to launch the first ever convergence for all creative minds in Nigeria to discuss the way forward amid the major challenge bedevilling the industry; Copyright



Tagged “The Nigerian Creative & Media Conference”, the event is scheduled to hold on Independent day, October 1st 2021 in Lagos and will be aired live for participants across the world to engage.

Speaking with newsmen on Saturday, 31 July 2021 Mr Nosa Omorege, the CIG Publicity Secretary stated that, creativity and artistic careers are now becoming a lucrative business globally and there is an increased awareness among Nigerian Youth as it has offered a new level of opportunity and means for Financial Liberation for young minds.

While the media keeps scouting new young talents in every area of arts and entertainment, we believe these young minds are supposed to be guarded and protected against all forms of manipulations that comes with content exploitation.



The news platforms also have a great deal of work to do in projecting true talents beyond any forms of kickbacks. This program will discuss these issues among many other salient issues that revolves around joining forces with all other copyright platforms.



We intend to bring in MCSN’s Go Create and introduce the app to every content creator to secure their work and let their work be able to put food on their table.” He said



President of PMAN, who lauds the idea commended CIG and all partnering platforms for the initiative and pledged to support in every capacity required from PMAN



“I believe this conference will offer learning opportunities to content curators, bloggers and social media users on creative and branding strategies, monetization opportunities and structured business models, successful digital business principles and other topics that will prove advantageous for Bloggers in all fields. It will also provide a networking opportunity for media practitioners to meet and share their knowledge.” He stated.









It also aims to introduce the new digital networks to the new creative platforms from the stable of PMAN, MCSN, CIG and other platforms that protects copyrights of contents.



Tagged “Monetizing Your Content Amid Limitations”, the event is free to registered participants. But for space constraints, only the first 500 proposed participants to register will be sent the admission code to enter the conference venue. All other interested bloggers after the first set of 500 registered participants will be encouraged to watch the live streaming and live feeds of the event This conference is programmed into workshops, keynote presentations, insightful talks, collaborative round table working sessions, and panel discussions from recognized experts in business strategy, customer-relationship building, branding and monetization of social media.

Against all the rumours going round on some microblogging handles about top actor and show promoter, Olu Micheals over using his highly reputed travels platform, Forbes Global Project International Limited, for fraudulence purpose, the actor has finally come out to lay all the matters to bare before newsmen on Monday, 09 August 2021.

Recall that some microblogging platforms (name withheld) raised allegations against the actors, based on unconfirmed complaints forwarded to them.

Speaking comprehensively about what transpired, Olu Micheals took time to explain the bottlenecks that come with visa application since the interruption of the deadly covid-19 virus and how the U.S and Canadian Governments have reduced the number of visas to be approved vis-à-vis countries of prospective tourists or intending students.

He reiterated the money-back policy of the company and urged the affected customers to be patient with his brand as every customer who has been affected will be refunded.



He wrote:



On Sunday 25th of July 2021, a publication was made regarding myself (Olushola Micheals ) and Forbes global project international Ltd. I am making this post on behalf of myself and Forbes Global in order to explain and clarify things. Forbes Global Project has a money back guarantee which means that if a client's visa is denied and upon request by the client, we take the necessary steps to refund the client's money between 4 to 8 weeks.

Unfortunately, in recent times, business instability and the harsh economic reality have caused us not to be consistent with the time frame for refund. However, we have always made certain that we stick to our refund policy.



Some Of our affected customers whose names and faces appeared on the Blog post and comment section of the recent publication must have been forced to engage with the Blog for the following reasons:



Firstly, since the Covid-19 pandemic broke out and more particularly from the start of the year 2020, the Canadian High commission reduced issuance of tourist visas and further in the year put it on hold totally. However, we continued to make applications even up until late 2020 and these applications were accepted along with the visa fee by the Embassy But no response was given for several months. As we speak, we still have quite a number of clients who have applied for Canadian tourist visas and till date, their applications are still pending at the embassy.



Some of the clients have been to our office requesting for a refund simply because they can’t wait forever. In response to their requests for refund, we have initiated the process of refund. While some have been paid in full others have been paid in part, even as their applications are pending at the embassy.



Secondly, USA visa applicants are also affected by the effects of the global pandemic. Some of our clients have gotten their appointments while others are still waiting for appointment dates simply because there is no appointment free date until 2022 both at theLagos and Abujaoffices. Despite the above, some of our clients have asked us for a refund as they are running out of patience for their interview dates. We are currently engaged in talks with all our affected clients and must confess that our businesses have been hurt by the negative publication.



Forbes project agrees that there are still quite a number of pending refunds to be made to the affected clients. However, we have never denied the fact that any client who is not pleased with our services has a right to request a refund. We have always pledged to refund our clients upon request. Some of our affected clients have been paid in cash while others have received post-dated cheques as proof of our pledge to refund. All We are asking for is your patience as we take urgent steps to remedy the situation.



We hereby use this medium to appeal to our esteemed clients to please bear with us as every request for refund will be attended to, in due time. To those we failed, we sincerely apologize, yes we aren’t totally exonerating ourselves, we ask for patience and forgiveness.



As an organization that deeply cares for its clients and their welfare, we apologize and appeal to our esteemed clients for their continued patience as we hope to serve you better in the coming days. To all our esteemed clients who are aggrieved by our shortcomings, we ask that you forgive us. And for any further complaints, requests or need for clarification we would be happy to attend to you if you reach us through our usual communication channels.

The cholera outbreak in the IDP camps in Nigeria reaffirms its public health threat to the country. Evidence on the current epidemiology of cholera required for the design and implementation of appropriate interventions towards attaining the global roadmap strategic goals for cholera elimination however seems lacking.

Scores of cases of cholera have been reported in Kuchingoro IDP camp with 9 deaths within one week, newsmen report.

Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal disease caused by Virbrio cholerae bacteria. It is passed on from faeces through contaminated food, drinks and unhygienic environments, and causes severe dehydration. Infected people can die if their illness is not quickly managed with rehydration

Further investigations by a team of journalists reveal the deplorable state of Kuchingoro IDP that camps no fewer than 1700 persons. The camp has no adequate water, as only one borehole serves the entire population.

Recall that EDWIIN in it's program in July drew the attention of the World Health Organization, WHO, and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC to the rate at which the people in the camper suffer from an inadequate supply of clean water and sewage system, which has been discovered to be the cause of the outbreak.

The inclusive-driven NGO partnered with a number of organizations and schools to provide an emergency intervention in July, but the effect was minimal as donations and contributions served only for a couple of weeks.

Speaking to newsmen on Saturday, August 7, 2021, Uri Ngozichukwuka, the convener lamented the situation at the camp and appeal to government agencies to, as a matter of urgency, come to the aid of the Kuchingoro IDP, and save them from the clutches of the disease, by providing adequate hygienic water supply by constructing boreholes within the camp

Further investigations reveal that the new KUCHINGORO IDP camp has only one functioning borehole that serves over 1700 persons.

The camp has no hospital but a basic drug supply window and a twice-weekly visit by a retired nurse.

Medical aid camp has also been ravaged by STDs and infection due to open defecation, where there is not adequate sewage system.

Some well-meaning Nigerians have been feeding the children daily to keep them in school. As hunger looms over the camp the school is where they readily get at least a meal a day.

“We are calling on well-meaning individuals to help raise the living conditions of these displaced persons”, Uri said in her response to newsmen.



EDWIIN has been partnering with so many groups to bring succour to the camp. Amongst such is The Education Reform group. A team of resolute distinguished professionals concerned with restoring and redefining the education landscape of the country to meet contemporary international standards.

The team lead is Mrs Yemisi Subair, a chartered accountant and an author.

It will be recalled that on May 27th Standard Bearer School's CEO Mrs Modupe Adeyinka Oni also launched the I-Africa which pushes for a rural online school. The children in the IDP CAMP will also be the key recipients of this project.

NGOs continue to bring partners into the camp in so many areas however the cholera epidemic has hit hard with so many deaths within a week.

According to Modupe Oni, one of the volunteers and early education specialists, there is a need to urgently raise the hygiene level and awareness to prevent more deaths.

For material needs, there is an urgent need for a clean soup Kitchen, supply of toiletries, disinfectants soaps. Supply of mattresses and bed sheets and bed frames are also needed.

Interested volunteers and donors are requested to reach out through 08024367544 for updates and donations.

Over 130 Grace Schools Educators are HP IDEA Associates and 8 Educators are HP IDEA Fellows.

Grace Schools has been certified and decorated as a High Profile HP IDEA Schools.

The Schools’ Certification and Decoration came as a result of the involvement of eight staff that went through a year-long Fellow Innovation & Digital Education Academy (IDEA) Programme, organized by Hewlett-Packard (HP) in collaboration with ITEL.

The eight HP IDEA Fellows are Ayodele Adetayo, Taiwo Olubanke, Tunde Ayeni, and Kayode Omoleye; others include Esther Arigidi, Jude Ashiedu, Israel Olukale and Abayomi Adebanjo

HP IDEA (Innovation & Digital Education Academy) platform marks a school’s commitment to transforming their digital pedagogies to flourish in the 21st century and keep themselves agile and inventive.

The involvement of the school in the programme helped in promoting:

• The development of effective teacher-leaders

• Embedding and scaling effective teaching skills

• Supporting teachers’ and students’ innovation and entrepreneurship through:

i. Developing a cadre of effective online and blended learning teachers

ii. Improving the quality and relevance of in-service teacher training

iii. Supporting the growth of teacher-generated content

iv. Improving workforce

v. Strengthening public-private partnerships.

Grace Schools HP IDEA Fellows were able to leverage the existing digital tools in the school to develop effective, scalable practices focused on teaching and learning in hybrid or blended learning models while adapting Collaborative domain of High Leverage Teaching Practices (HLTP) as major area of research.

Proudly, a Grace Schools Staff, Mr. Ayodele Adetayo was the Facilitator and Spokesman for Nigerian Private Schools during the graduation ceremony on the 28th of June 2021.

The graduation ceremony witnessed dignitaries from HP top management team, Mirai Partners (an education innovation consultancy), Ministry of Education personnel, Educators and Education Leaders from Middle East and Africa.

Due to the rigorous and intensive projects, conferences and innovation sessions, only a handful of schools were able to complete the program in Nigeria and The United Arab Emirate.

Ladies here’s a reason to watch the adrenaline-packed TV show, Naija Teachers season 2.

Nollywood star Babaseun Faseru has been announced as the host of Teachers Naija 2021.

Award-winning and versatile movie star Babaseun Faseru, who many love his role interpretation in the most watched family drama TV series, My Siblings and I, a Mnet series, is g for the second time, the highly anticipated Teachers Reality TV Show tagged "Be the next millionaire teacher Teachersnaija season 2", organised by Anub Media.

The 2021 episode of this Reality TV Show tends to bring out all about the life of a teacher.

The show is designed to shine a spotlight on the incredible work that teachers do across the country in building the nation’s future. Providing the teaching profession with a national platform that hopes to increase the relevance of teachers, in the minds of communities; the show is an opportunity to showcase the differing skills, experience and approaches that teachers use to educate future lawyers, doctors and engineers across the country.

Babaseun Faseru is one of the Nollywood actors currently making waves in the entertainment industry. He started his career with stage performance, today he has featured in lots of award-winning series and movies.

Babaseun recently produced 2 indigenous movies “Dieko” and “Ebiti” with A-list stars on the set.

He carries himself just the way a role or character expects of him while leaving the audience in awe. He carries his role so well that it almost seemed no actor would have done justice to his roles..

Nigeria’s umbrella outfit for the creative industry, Creative Industry Group, has positioned itself to set the ball rolling in putting talents and exclusive initiatives into the path of profitability and reward, as it is set to partner with the all-encompassing Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria and leading PR company, Empressive Media to launch the first-ever convergence for all creative minds in Nigeria to discuss the way forward amid the major challenge bedevilling the industry; Copyright

Tagged “The Nigerian Creative & Media Conference”, the event is scheduled to hold on Independent day, October 1st 2021 in Lagos and will be aired live for participants across the world to engage.

Speaking with newsmen on Saturday, 31 July 2021 Mr Nosa Omorege, the CIG Publicity Secretary stated that, creativity and artistic careers are now becoming a lucrative business globally and there is an increased awareness among Nigerian Youth as it has offered a new level of opportunity and means for Financial Liberation for young minds.




While the media keeps scouting new young talents in every area of arts and entertainment, we believe these young minds are supposed to be guarded and protected against all forms of manipulations that comes with content exploitation.

The news platforms also have a great deal of work to do in projecting true talents beyond any forms of kickbacks. This program will discuss these issues among many other salient issues that revolves around joining forces with all other copyright platforms.

We intend to bring in MCSN’s Go Create and introduce the app to every content creator to secure their work and let their work be able to put food on their table.” He said



President of PMAN, who lauds the idea commended CIG and all partnering platforms for the initiative and pledged to support in every capacity required from PMAN

“I believe this conference will offer learning opportunities to content curators, bloggers and social media users on creative and branding strategies, monetization opportunities and structured business models, successful digital business principles and other topics that will prove advantageous for Bloggers in all fields. It will also provide a networking opportunity for media practitioners to meet and share their knowledge.” He stated.




It also aims to introduce the new digital networks to the new creative platforms from the stable of PMAN, MCSN, CIG and other platforms that protects copyrights of contents.



Tagged “Monetizing Your Content Amid Limitations”, the event is free to registered participant. But for space constraints only the first 500 proposed participants to register will be sent the admission code to enter the conference venue. All other interested bloggers after the first set of 500 registered participants will be encouraged to watch the live streaming and live twitter feeds of the event This conference is programmed into workshops, keynote presentations, insightful talks, collaborative round table working sessions, and panel discussions from recognized experts in business strategy, customer-relationship building, branding and monetization of social media

The First and top-notch largest coalition of the Network of Women with disabilities NDW has expressed a deep sense of loss over the death of a foremost distinguished advocate for persons with disabilities in the country Prince Sunday Adelabu on Thursday 29th July 2021.


Mrs Lois Auta the president and founder of the NWD expressed a deep sense of loss decrying the huge vacuum created by the demise of prince Sunday Adelabu.



Speaking on behalf of the NDW she said

"The disability community in Nigeria lost a father figure ". Mr Adelabu has been at the part of Disability struggling from the beginning as the first President of Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities,



PRINCE PAUL ADELABU, was until his death BOT CHAIRMAN of JONAPWD



Prince Paul Adelabu was also a seasoned politician, a former Special Assistant to the immediate past Governor of Oyo State until his death, he was the Chairman, Board of Trustees, Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD).



Adelabu was a social worker and one of the pioneer distinguished members of the Nigeria Association of Social Workers (NASoW), Oyo State chapter.



He had also served as Principal to Rehabilitation Center for people with disabilities in Moniya, Ibadan.



Mrs Lois Auta and the entire coalition of Network of Women with Disabilities expresses sincerest condolences with the family and the entire disability community and the Nation.



Signed

NDW Communication team

Asoegwu Anthony Chukwunonso, popularly known as KT-ONE is the next big thing in the music industry.



The creative songwriter, Afropop artist and an entertainer, born in Delta state on April 4, but he’s originally from UTUH in NNEWI SOUTH Anambra state .

KT-ONE started his music career quite from an early age but later had a break due to the idea of parents who never believed musicians could earn a living through music.

He’s tried all he could to pretend the talent never existed but somehow, he found himself recording songs during the lockdown and friends who never knew he had such talent heard his songs and encouraged him to put them out as no time is late to kick off what u believe in.

KT-ONE mixes the blend of contemporary Afrobeats with the spice of folklore renaissance, which gives his music peculiar sound that stands him out in the Nigerian contemporary music space.



With his debut hit single in the offing, KT-ONE believes that he is the new biggest thing coming on the Nigerian music scene.

According to the raw talent, leading musicians who have willingly offered to feature on his forthcoming body of work gives him the confidence that he’s doing something right.



Stay tuned as he’s about to introduce his sound to the world. Enjoy his first official debut single called #EBELEBE