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What is that? I don't remember it at all. No recollection.

Icrave4u:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaQU4Sph9pU

MY BELLE O, MY HEAD O!!! Do you still remember this Yoruba Actor called JAGUA?

Chief James Afolabi Afolayan MON, MFR popularly known as Jagua was born 4th July 1946 in Iludun-Oro kwara state Nigeria.

He managed on his own to finish secondary education but his journey into entertainment started when he was just 8years old in his paternal hometown Iludun-Oro where he formed the Iludun-Oro Jolly Mambo. It was a singing group.

The young Afolabi then go about adding spice to social gatherings by singing.. Yes he was a singer and a great dancer too.

He did this for some years until he met the doyen of Nigeria theatre, the iconic Hubert Ogunde.

James Afolabi learnt that Chief Ogunde and his group will be performing in Esie so he made plans to be there,saved up some money from selling bush meat so he could make it to the show.

On getting there he was intrigued by Chief Ogunde's musical rendition and decided he was going to move to Lagos to have chief train him in music.

James Afolabi whose family was mainly into buying and selling expressed his desire to go fully into music to his family and they never objected despite the fact that such professions was seen as mainly for the "never do well" in those days.

Few days after a family member brought young Afolabi to Lagos and they headed to Chief Ogunde's office and joined a very long queue of people wanting to join the group.

Eventually it was Afolabi Afolayan's turn to audition and though baba Ogunde thought he was very young, he also saw that he was very determined.He then handed daddy to his first wife saying " Gba omo e ni" ( take him, he is your child)

Afolabi said he never knew baba Ogungbe was also into acting. He said he admired his stage presence.

Afolabi said for him as a young person it was divine whenever baba graced the stage.

Afolabi Afolayan considers Baba Ogunde as a father and his first wife who took him in a mother.

He was with Chief Ogunde and family for 2years (1960-1962).

Afolabi Afolayan also trained under Akinsola Ogungbe before he teamed up with his friend Ishola Ogunsola aka Isho Pepper to form the Afolayan Ogunsola Theatre group in 1964.

Afolabi was the main singer and instrumentalist in the group while Ishola composed more of the stage performances.

The performances was rendered in Yoruba language.
Besides other productions, I remember they did "Iyawo alalubosa"together...back then, it was quite popular.

Besides music, 'Folabi( like his friends and family calls him)was known to be the fun guy at every gathering.

He just loves making people laugh and as time goes on he realizes he seem to be more interested in the comedy aspect of acting and went for it.

He met very young Elyzar Taylor a Sierraleonian who was still a student at the time.

It was Elyzar who gave him the stage name Jagua and advised him to act in pidgin English as that will cut across every tribe and make them more widely accessible.

Jagua also called Elyzar Grace on stage. That was how Jagua play Group was born.

They had their first major television show in 1968 with RKTV Kaduna.

Jagua and Grace got married in 1970. Grace was juggling marriage and the group while still in school.

With God by their side and love from friends and fans who we see as family, the Jagua brand became widely accepted.

Jagua comedy was in all the NTA stations, was in almost every Nigerian home.

It is devoid of vulgar languages...you don't have to send your children to bed because you want to watch Jagua...it is actually a family programme and many children look up to it.

Jagua comedy entertained and educated most of us via TV screens and live stage performances.

They were also involved in charity causes.

They entertained the less privileged for free, raised money to champion charitable causes, entertained our troops abroad (ECOMOG).

In the very early years of Nollywood, Jagua and his group made some home videos which was released in VHS cassettes but most of his works are with the NTA.

Jagua was recognised by the Nigerian government for his works hence his national honours.

As a father, he was a great father and friend.

The laughter never stops on stage.
He was the best. He died Oct 5th 2000.

23years on, we still hear his signature tune "my belle ooo my head o"

fergie001:
SOURCE

Rebuker:
A young woman was seen crying uncontrollably after experiencing a heartbreak from her boyfriend, who she revealed is from the Isoko ethnic group. She expressed her frustration, stating that she had heard from others that Isoko men tend to behave in this way. Her friends tried to comfort her and agreed with her assertion that Urhobo Isoko men are often unfaithful, with one of them even sharing a personal anecdote about their own father.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4l1Wz_02aA

Rebuker:
A young woman was seen crying uncontrollably after experiencing a heartbreak from her boyfriend, who she revealed is from the Isoko ethnic group. She expressed her frustration, stating that she had heard from others that Isoko men tend to behave in this way. Her friends tried to comfort her and agreed with her assertion that Urhobo Isoko men are often unfaithful, with one of them even sharing a personal anecdote about their own father.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4l1Wz_02aA

TMSMedia:
Any Person Who Unlawfully Kills An Animal Is Liable To Imprisonment - SP Hundeyin



https://twitter.com/BenHundeyin/status/1639523902509441024?t=3sypF38zXTlC5CoC6ji-qw&s=19[/quote]l dey kill mosquitos well... please come and arrest me.

Rexymania:
Very correct
I've stopped watching porn but I still have them on my phone

Buharifan:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid036ahiUbnP7M2qybkeYDWwUhum77riGZfLzi6Rki5SnwGHsjzeuj5Q99e6VPPpujkEl&id=100044370098750&mibextid=Nif5oz

Samueltemi337:
When will it rain Money
those are the kind of weird things I want to see

2mch:
No mind the coward. Be like na under bed he de. De send SOS messages. LMAO.

GOTVee:
Even though I'm a born again Christian, I will like to use this opportunity to thank my fellow Nigerian Christians for voting massively for the candidate with the Muslim/Muslim ticket. This election has proven that we Christians and our Muslim brothers are one. Peter Obi tried to divide us by running a religious campaign but we Christians stood our ground and rejected him. May God continue to bless we Christians and Muslims for bringing this renewed Hope to our great country

ExclusiveBet:
Popular skit maker and actor, Mr. Macaroni has reacted to the report of Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, defeating All Progressives Congress presidential candidate and two-term Governor of Lagos, Bola Tinubu, in the state.

The former Governor of Anambra state polled a total of 582,354 votes to defeat his closest rival, Bola Tinubu who polled 572,606 votes.

Reacting to Obi’s victory, Mr. Macaroni stated that Labour Party triumphed in spite of the violence and intimidation unleashed in Lagos. He also said that people should know that power is in their hands.

He tweeted;



https://twitter.com/mrmacaronii/status/1630147578648993792?t=mmVygurSGUwBNDncmK3S5g&s=19

In another tweet, Mr. Macaroni noted that the margin would have been wider if some people were allowed to vote. He further revealed that in his polling unit, 300 people were unable to vote.

He added;



https://twitter.com/mrmacaronii/status/1630149706323034113?t=ffP8xQ3DUocqhgBxQgRRVQ&s=19



https://twitter.com/mrmacaronii/status/1630152512140345344?t=qk2sUmJ7e1LWEwLhMkbUCQ&s=19

He gets threatened and he reacts:



https://twitter.com/mrmacaronii/status/1630228697587277825?t=j5OosCQ7aP4_e9_ezP-zrg&s=19[/quote]Mr Macaroni! You are doing well 😊😊😊

Mercury12:
That is stealing. The pos agent go dey carry gun

FuckYourFather:
Mugu must fall for guyman to chop, a fool will always learn a lesson.

you won't be the first neither will you be the last.
imagine you even entered their car to show them the watch, if I was the man i would just zoom off collect ya watch also collect your banking details and your phone.
Thereby gaining 3 instead of one.

BentizilL:
I and my household is for TINUBU...
We're Yoruba Christians, so it's high time you stop deceiving yourself...

Melezenawii:
We are Still Collecting Old Naira Notes - ECOBANK, UBA

Timoleon:
Why your cousin Dey in the midst of people wey Dey destroy other people business?

okpaire2005:
God will answer your prayers oooo

Lade18:
Recently met this single lady of one. Been the one footing her bills and sending her daughter (5yrs old) to school. She told me She wouldn't let us have sex until she sees I'm committed and reality love her. Although, that's not the reason I'm talking care of her daughter, I just naturally love to spend for people I care about. Just recently, she's wanting to know how much I give my mom and why I'm the one sending her money when she has a shop and making her money.

Yesterday, she told me I don't love her enough. That, if I can open a shop for my mom , then I can do more for her. But I wasn't the one that opened the shop for her, I just supported her.

Now, we had sex for the first time last month and has been denying me sex since then. Yesterday, she came around and I initiated sex, she denied. She told me if we're ever gonna be together, I should learn how to be a man. In her world, being a man involve me cooking, laundry, take her out, and clean. I told her that's cool. But I don't know what a woman will be doing in a House if she's not working while I'm the one footing her bills. If I ask her this, she would get angry.

My fellow men, why are the requirements for sex getting on the increase these Days? Is that they way it's supposed to be?

ibkayee:
This is probably thread number infinity of this topic but ah well

- Peanuts

- Tomatoes on their own (I can stomach it when it’s wedged in a sandwich or something, cut up into very tiny slices)

- ANY type of fresh fish that hasn’t been grilled (not to be confused with crustaceans, I’m talking tilapia, croaker etc…yuck)

- Ewa agoyin

- Garri with milk (you people who eat this need to be sectioned)

- Nigerian fufu (I still have anxiety from when I first tasted it)

- Sardines (too many small bones, maybe because I’m lazy and want my chewing to be straightforward. Why do I need a GPS to navigate my way around the fish. I don’t care if the bones are ‘soft’)

nlfpmod:
https://twitter.com/Qdpaper2/status/1601604388208128000

Emperormartin:
What's that argument you can never involve yourself in?

I go first!

I can never involve myself arguing about Nigeria politics. Never!!!.. Discussing Nigeria politics for me is pointless. Though, recently the tide has been changing.

Secondly, I can never involve myself in Messi and C. Ronaldo argument though I've been watching football ball for more than 20yrs. But you see Messi/Ronaldo matter just count me off...

So what's that argument you can never involve yourself in no matter how knowledgeable you have about that argument

Over to you...

SEYIKP:
I started with USA 94. When did you start watching world cup.

Corporate2020:
Chicago State University Accounting graduate with Honors will not be robbing bumbum with University of Nigeria Philosophy graduate.

The Lion does not sit in the midst of cats and dogs, so don't expect the Lion of Bourdillon in the midst of local goats and chickens.

phoneport:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/10/lightning-kills-chainsaw-operator-while-cutting-80-yr-old-tree-in-ondo/amp/

another1:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/09/tinubus-absence-has-become-nightmare-for-opposition-says-keyamo/

naptu2:
https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/nigerian-man-indicted-and-wanted-defrauding-new-york-state-out-more-30-million-posing-0

politicoNG:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSarGKAYvB4

The moment Uduak-Akpan attempted to escape after sentencing......


Previous Thread:
https://www.nairaland.com/7263730/uduak-abasi-akpan-sentenced-death-murder

AlfaSeltzer:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11047079/Nigerian-senators-wife-accused-plotting-traffick-homeless-man-Lagos-granted-bail.html