Biography of Michael Sanni Amanesi (MCLively)

Michael Sanni Amanesi, better known by his stage name Mc Lively, was born in Ondo State on August 14, 1992, into a family of seven that included his parents and five siblings. Mc Lively was born in Agenebode, Edo State, and raised in Ile-Ife, Osun State. After finishing his elementary schooling at Ideal Nursery and Primary School, he went on to Moremi High School to complete his secondary education. He continued on to Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun state, where he studied law and was admitted to the Nigerian Bar in 2016, earning his Bachelor of Science degree there as well. In 2013, he became the Master of Ceremony (Mc), and by 2015, he had developed into a comic. In his humor, he also goes by the name Barrister Mike.

 

One of Nigeria's most popular and skilled comics, the Nigerian comedian is making waves in the business. With his comedic sketches, he has been able to establish a niche for himself in the entertainment business. He earned a degree in law from Obafemi Awolowo University in 2015, spent a year in law school, and was admitted to the bar in 2016. With the help of comedians like Gbenga Adeyinka, Ali Baba, Basketmouth, Tee A, Omo Baba, Okey Bakasi, Klint da Drunk, AY, Julius Agwu, Bovi, and others, Mc Lively has thus far been able to pursue his love.

Mc Lively's background as a lawyer helped him become a dynamic comedian. As a child, he liked to watch Night of a Thousand Laughs albums. He is well-known. He is renowned for using humour to discuss the problems in Nigeria. He gained notoriety as a result of the Agidi film, which highlighted the nation's fuel shortage. When his reverend father delivered a sermon at church, he had the inspiration. Along with his brother, he recorded the script and carried out the shooting. His obstinacy gave rise to the name Agidi. When he first began his career in humor as a stand-up comedian, Mc Lively experienced his fair share of disappointment. His endeavor to become a stand-up comic was a complete disaster. The failure was so severe that he even told a joke in front of the crowd, and not even his girlfriend laughed. Mc Lively said he was unable to sleep that night, but in reality, this occurred four times in the higher institution.

This setback helped him realize his talent for comic acting. Prior to getting into comedy in 2015, he began as an MC in 2013. His buddies are not shocked that he become a comic because he demonstrated his comedic tendencies while he was in the higher institution. Mc Lively is a budding Instagram star already. He has received numerous honors for his comedic video in the entertainment sector. At the City People music awards, he was named the Comedy Act of the Year.

In an official announcement of the confirmed speakers for the much anticipated NATIONAL LEGAL CAREER OPPORTUNITY CONFERENCE 2018.

Mclively, born Sanni Michael and sometimes also referred to as Mr Agidi is an indigene of Edo State.
He started off with acting at the age of 7 of which at the age of 17, he already had a drama group. His name, Lively, was earned as a result of his extreme enthusiasm in his teenage years.
He had his Law degree from Faculty of Law, Obafemi Awolowo University.
During his undergraduate days, he was an active member of the Law Students' Representative Council (LSRC).
Mr Agidi started his career as MC in 2013 before he metamorphosed into a comedian in 2015. Michael is one that sees intersections between the thinking process of a Lawyer and the creative process of a Comedian as he believes they both demand thinking on one's feet and communicating those thoughts in a clear and convincing manner.
His study of Law has equally had great impact on his performances as a Comedian as Law has been a confidence boost. He is one who doesn't see himself practicing law for long but feels the training will forever be with him.
An expert in handling corporate events, dinners, weddings and other social events. Mclively has hosted over 200 events in many states in Nigeria for which they all have been a mark of excellence. He has thus presented himself as a situational and realistic comedian as he has used comedy to address a whole lot of pressing issues in Nigeria. These issues range from the striving and struggles of Nigerian youths to unemployment that has become a problem yet to be solved in Nigeria to corruption that has eaten deep into the system of our fatherland.

Michael has carved a niche for himself through his trademark which is his appearance in white shirt, black trousers and an arm bag to match. This appearance has depicted him as Nigeria's number one agitated and unemployed youth. He is also the co-founder of 'Livelihood Entertainment'. An entertainment outfit that has achieved merging live performances into a cinema setting.

McLively is passionate about entertainment, comedy, acting and has dedicated his life to being an effective host as well as a comedian. MClively has been confirmed as one of the guests/panelists expected  at the upcoming NATIONAL LEGAL CAREER AND OPPORTUNITY CONFERENCE on 29th of June, 2018, an annual conference organized by the Law Students' Society, OAU. At the conference, he would be sharing his experience as a Law graduate and as well  how he rose to stardom as a comedian cum MC.

MC Lively is an actor as well as a comedian. He has appeared in many films and received numerous honors. Here is a list of the movies:

• Lagos Real Fake Life - 2018
• Breaded Life - 2021
• The Razz Guy (2021)
• Fate of Alakada - 2020
• Introducing the Kujus - 2020
• Seven and Half Date 2018
• Dear Affy - 2020

MC Lively is active on social media. You can connect with him by subscribing to his official YouTube channel and follow him via his handles on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Ogun Festival; Explore The Fun And Scary Epic Culture

This is a complete article on Ogun Festival, it gives an in-depth analysis to the origin of Ogun, with a view to exploring the fun and scary Epic Culture of the Nigerian tribes In West Africa.

Worshippers of Ogun (God of Iron) in Ondo City | Photo Credit: Getty Images

The celebration of Ogun Festival across South-West is an epic, but fun moment to watch out for. Ògún in English means - "god of Iron". It is written with two slant strokes at the top of letter "Ò" and "Ú", the stokes on the word is to give the true meaning of the word; as writing the word with the strokes could be translated to many meanings by the reader. Hence, for the purpose of this article, the right work shall be adopted with the strokes - Ògún.

Ògún Festival is a well-known festival among the Yorubas in the South-West states and some Igbo tribes in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria. Some of the Yoruba states and localities that do celebrate Ògún Festival include: Ondo City, Ile Oluji town, Ekiti state, among others. 

Origin of Ògún - god of Iron:

Ògún, as the name sounds implies Iron. Hence, Ògún Festival is a festival to remember the god of iron. Ògún deity is regarded as one of the strongest and brilliant among all the gods the Yorubas believed to have been created by Olódùnmarè (God).  Ògún is believed to be a Male god and a very hardworking god. 

Research by Daily News Report tells that Ògún is a warrior and a blacksmith. He specializes in iron bending and shaping of iron into various objects. According to the Yorubas, Ògún is hardworking and he performed excellent in his works. He is said to have fought some wars for the Yorubas during the ancient days.

History has it that Ògún deity is the first god who paved pathways for Human beings on Earth. In many years back, human beings, to include other gods created by God were said to have been living amidst the bush without no definite way to walk. History also made it known that while Ògún and other gods were traveling in the forest and they missed their route, it was Ògún that volunteered to take the lead by using his cutlass to clear the bush to pave way for all the gods. Ògún never carry last! May I remind you that Ògún was the first Man to use iron, Cutlass precisely. 

All these works and greatness attributed to Ògún deity had made people to love and worship him. May I quickly remind you that most of the Yorubas who work or trade with iron do worship Ògún.

People who worship Ògún deity are:

1. Vehicle Drivers
2. Travelers
3. Hunters 
4. Blacksmiths
5. Market Men and Women 
6. Farmers, etc. 

Also, most Yoruba states do worship Ògún due to his great impact on their lands. And they also believed when you worship Ògún, no weapon of iron you work with will harm you and you shall flourish in your business. 

Farmers who worship Ògún will have a bounty harvest. Drivers and travellers who worship Ògún will move to and fro on the roads without having accident. Ògún is a god of peace as believed!

In Ondo City and Ile Oluji town,  Ògún festival is marked by the Kings (Osemawe of Ondo Kingdom and Jegun of Ile Oluji) and their people on different days. But, history had been recording it that Ògún Festival in Ile Oluji do comes before that of Ondo City. 

Current (King) Osemawe Of Ondo Kingdom, Oba Kiladejo, jillo III | Photo Credit: Ondo Diary

The king isn't the only one involved. There are some households in Ondo City that are core celebrants of the Ògún Festival. They are mostly involved in Hunting, Blacksmith, Masquerade etc. Aside those set of people, research by Daily News Report has proven it that over 70% of the Ondo sons and daughters do directly and indirectly participate in Celebration of Ògún Festival.  

To most homes in Ondo, they believed coming out to watch Ògún festival and its celebrants isn't a crime or sin. It's a tradition in Ondo; they believed watching Ògún Festival is more of cultural than religion. 

Besides, Ògún is more of entertainment than worship. Only those who are the core Ògún celebrants; to include the Monarchs, do perform the traditions and sacrifices during the Ògún Festival. Other people only go out to view them for entertainment purpose.

The sacrifices done and given to Ògún on that day is meant to worship, thank and appease the Ògún deity. Besides, most of the sacrifices given to Ògún is often to make request as well. They are used to request for peace, love, joy, bounty harvest, clear the roads to prevent unwarranted accident, among others. Ògún is said to hate injustice. Hence, he will always fight against injustice for anyone who calls on him with open and clean mind.

Some of the items used in worshiping Ògún includes:

1. Kolanut
2. Cold water
3. Dried rat or fish
4. Red oil
5. Palm tree leaf, (Màrìwò)
6. Dog is an essential item to worship Ògún. 

In fact, Male Dog and Palm tree leaf are the most essentials of all needed to worship Ogun. interestingly, most of these items feature in Ògún eulogy as well. That is why Ògún is being eulogized in Yoruba as thus with English interpretation.

This is the original Eulogy of Ògún - god of Iron:

• Ògún lákáayé, oshìn gbogbo imolé - god of Iron the leader of all gods
•  Òlómí nilé, fèjèwè - Ye that uses blood to bath when he has no water at home
• Òláso nilé, fimò kímò bora - Ye that uses palm trees 
• Ògún ma pamí, ma fèjè mi wè - god of Iron, don't kill me, don't use my blood to bath.

In Ondo City precisely, people do come out in large numbers to view how the Ògún is being celebrated. Those core people you will see on that day include: Masquerades, Hunters, and people with both white and blue powders. Most roads are blocked with Banana trees to prevent passerby and transporters from running away when ògún people want to ask for money. When you fall into the Ògún boys and you don't give them money; they either pour white or blue powder on your body, or they leave you should you plead with them.

It should be noted that Ògún Festival is meant to unite the people. Hence, it is often peaceful, as Ondo Sons and Daughters at home and diasporas do come together to celebrate it.

People of Ondo City celebration Ogun Festival (2020)| Photo Credit: Facebook - FFC

This is how Ògún is worshipped: 

Ògún worshippers do set up different irons together in a place, they then turn such into the abode of Ògún. Easy to set up right! To them, they believed Ògún deity will live there. Hence, they worship it there. They offer those sacrifices to the Ògún on that spot of conglomerate irons.

This video clip is a documentary of Ogun cultural celebration in Ondo Town: Credit: Daily News TV

Ògún is believed to be friendly to those honest with him. He hate lies. Hence, to make peace with Ògún, honesty is the core key. The worshippers believed when you are honest with Ògún, and you worship him sincerely, you are safe. So, when next you see an Ògún worshipper, greet them with their usual slang "Ògún yè, mo yè!" meaning - god of iron is safe; hence, I'm safe!

© Daily News Report

Biography of Kelvin Ngozi Ikeduba

Born on 21st August, 1976, Kelvin Ngozi Ikeduba born was raised in Olokodana street, Ebute-meta, Lagos state. He is the first born from a family of six with four children - two male and two female children, a mother, and a father. He’s a native of Delta State. He received both primary and secondary school education in Lagos State but in bid to obtain a university degree he relocated to the Benin city, a south-south geopolitical zone of Nigeria where he applied to the University of Benin to study Economics. He was accepted and eventually graduated from there with a B.Sc. degree in Economics. Ikeduba is multilingual as he can speak the Yoruba language, the Hausa Language the Igbo language as well as the English language, which is the official language of communication in Nigeria.

Kelvin Ikeduba debuted his acting career into the English language only conventional and mainstream Nigerian movie industry  known commonly as Nollywood but eventually crossed over to the Yoruba movie industry in Nigeria with the help of Femi Ogedengbe who introduced him to Saheed Balogun who gave him a movie role in a Yoruba movie he was producing titled Omo Alhaja in the year 2000.He described his venture into the Nigerian movie industry as a coincidence as he initially only wanted to accompany a friend to an audition for actors but on reaching their destination he decided to audition also and was successful in it as he was called back and given a movie role. Ikedubas ability to understand and communicate in all three major languages in Nigeria has been pivotal to his career, he acknowledges this fact and speaks publicly about it. He has been stereotyped in the Nigerian movie industry as a Bad Boy which he attributed to his appearance, hence in almost all the movies he has featured in, he was always the antagonist or as the Nigerian media puts it The Bad Boy.

In 2014, He won the award for Best Cross Over Actor at the Yoruba Movie Academy Awards (YMAA) and he is predominantly known for his diversity in the Nigerian movie industry as he has been featured in Nollywood movies where the English language is commonly used in their productions and also has been featured in diverse Yoruba only speaking movies produced by the Yoruba movie industry of Nigeria.

Kelvin Ngozi Ikeduba’s Awards and Nomination

As a talented, established and internationally celebrated actor, Kelvin Ikeduba has been nominated and severally won the following awards;

1. He won the Best Cross Over Actor Category in the 2014 Yoruba Movie Academy Awards (YMAA)
2. He won the 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards in the category of Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Yoruba) where he acted the role of Lucifer

Featured Movies by Kelvin Ikeduba

Filmograp

• Swallow (2021)
• Son of Mercy (2020)
• Lucifer (2019)
• Edo Decree 1440 (2018)
• Igbeyawo Arugbo (2010)
• Owowunmi (2010)
• Atunida Leyi (2009)
• Esin Obinrin (2009)
• Critical Truth (2008) as Emeka
• Kiss the Dust (2008) as Baba Books
• Laroda Ojo (2008) as Shola
• Mafi Wonmi (2008)
• My Darling Princess (2008)
• Ghetto Queen (2007)
• Ghetto Language (2006)
• Last Dance (2006)
• Under The Sky (2006)
• More Than Gold (2005)
• Ògìdán (2004)
• Emotional Tears (2003)
• The Suitors (2000)

Kelvin Ngozi Ikeduba is active on social media. You can connect with him via his official handles on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X.

Biography of Oluwatosin Ogunleye (Bro Bouche)

Oluwatosin Ogunleye, better known by his stage name Bro Bouche, was born on May 18, 1980. He works as a comedian, actor, and content provider. He is a native of Ekiti State. In Ondo State, Bro Bouche attended Demonstration Secondary School. He is a devout Christian who has collaborated with numerous Nollywood actors and comedians, including Funke Akindele, Mc Lively, Chinedu Ikedieze, Tacoma, Officer Woos, and many more. 

Read: Biography of Odunlade Adekola

He created his own comedic sketch in 2020, possibly in Lagos. In order to depict the life of a typical Nigerian youth, the comedic skit concentrates on the hectic schedule of a busy barber. Additionally, he has made appearances in a number of television shows, including Cornerstone, The Johsons, Jenifa's Diary, and Industreet. He graduated from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife with a law degree. He attributes his acting career to famed Nigerian actress Funke Akindele. Following his appearance in the Mc Lively comedy series, Bro Bouche became well-known.

Read also: Biography of Actress Kehinde Bankole

 

Oluwatosin Ogunleye (Bro Bouche) is active on social media. You can connect with him via his official handles on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X.

Biography of Okusanya Ololade

Born on 13th September 1994, Okusanya Ololade is a Nigerian based AMVCA Award Winning actress, influencer and social media celebrity notable for her interesting movie and comedy skit roles.

Read: Biography of Actress Kehinde Bankole

Popularly known as Pearl Crownfits, Okusanya Ololade

Movies by Okunsanya Lolade (Pearl Crownfits)

Okusanya Lolade has acted movie and skit roles alongside Nollywood actors like Toyin Abraham, Kehinde Bankole, Chimezie Imo, Tomiwa Tegbe, Adeherself, IsBae U, Seyi Kayode, Shank Comics and a host of others. As a professional actress, she has featured in a good number of movies which include:

• Listening Ears (2021)
• The Man for the Job (2022)
• Alakada (Bad and Bougee)
  

Okusanya Ololade is active on social media. You can connect with her via her official handles on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok and X. You can also follow her YouTube Channel here and reach her management by email here.

Biography of John Ikponwosa Ighodaro (Johnny Drille)

John Ikponwosa Ighodaro, commonly called Johnny Drille is a talented Nigerian Music artiste, Music producer and Writer. Johnny Drille was born on the 5th of July 1990 into the Christian family of Pastor and Mrs. John Ighodaro. He is among other four other children from his parents.

John Ighodaro is a native of Benin, Edo State and he spent major part of his life in Benin City with his clergy parents and family. Growing up, Johnny Drille gained his fundamental education in Benin City, Edo State. After which he proceeded to the University. After staying at home for over a year without gaining admission into the University. He later got a B. A in English and Literally Studies from the Prestigious University of Benin, Edo State.

According to Johnny Drille, his parents were extremely strict with him and his siblings. His siblings were the only friends he had while growing up. That was when Johnny Drille came to realise that he loved music and since started music when he was a child. He soon became a part of the church music band at that time. Johnny Drille and his siblings were confined only to Christian songs, this was majorly due to the religious belief their father had against circular songs. Even when in the University of Benin, Edo State, he has always been doing music alongside his academic work, he has always had a burning passion for music.

Some persons who are not familiar with his songs would take him as a foreign singer. This is because, while growing up, he always listened to foreign songs of music artists like Don Moen. This helped shaped pattern of songs. His journey into fame as a music artiste started when when he collaborated with a popular Nigerian music artist known as Di Ja under the Mavin Records a song called"Aww" which became very popular. This slim opportunity exposed him to top  stars in the Nigerian music industry. This gave him the opportunity to join the popular Mavin Records, and ever since then, he hasn't ceased to wow everyone with his songs, especially his fans . And of course, joining Marvin Records made him even more popular. According to him, he doesn't think of leaving the Marvin Records anytime soon. As he believes they helped him to make his dream come through.

Read: Biography of Juliet Ibekwe Adaugo

With honourary mention to the many awards and nominations received by Johnny Drille in recent times, one notable win is his recent Best Vocal Performance (Male) Award in 2019 with his song, Finding Efe. Johnny Drille is well known for singing love and romance songs. In recent times, he has connected with top Nigerian music stars like Simi and Niniola to mention but few.

Johnny Drille is best known for his single ‘Wait For Me’ which was nominated for Best Alternative Song at the 2016 Headies Awards. The Nigerian singer first sang in the church of his clergyman father before he came to the attention of the Mavin record label. Johnny’s folky/acoustic sound is firmly rooted in his Nigerian heritage but he’s looking outside of his native borders for additional inspiration, which should bring the singer widespread international recognition.

Johnny Drille’s earliest musical memory is listening to Christmas albums by Boney M in the early 90s. Their tapes were the only ones the family had back then and even when it wasn’t the Christmas season I’d play them over and over with my sister and brothers.

He further revealed that the first band that really caught his attention came after listening on tape to Boney M. Without really knowing who they were he fell in love with The Backstreet Boys.  He also has a special thing Jon Bellion after seeing him perform in Nashville for the first time.

Read: Biography of Actress Kehinde Bankole

Johnny Drille has performed in small intimate spaces and as well, a large crowd of 3000 at his first live show in Lagos, Nigeria. 

Johnny Drill is a huge fan of Jon Bellion. 

Recording and promoting costs a lot of money. Even though some artistes don’t really think of it that way they actually kind of provide services like you getting served at a restaurant and it’s just right to pay for that service. Music is everywhere to listen for free, from radio stations, to TV, to street music, etc. but if you love what you hear you should support it.

Johnny Drille has so far been honored with many awards and nominations at different occasions. The recent being the best vocal performance (male) in 2019 with his song "Finding Efe".

Johnny Drille is happily married to his heartthrob, Rima. They got married on January 4th, 2022 at a closed wedding officiated by Pastors Emmanuel and Laju Iren.

Johnny Drille is active on social media platforms with hundreds of followers. His estimated net-worth is about $500,000, a sum which largely sourced from his musical albums, concerts, sponsorships, ambassadorships and other and endorsement deal. A list of popular songs by Johnny Drille are mentioned below:

1. Hallelujah Featuring Simi
   
2. My Beautiful love
3. Before we fall
4. Wait for Me - 8th March, 2017
   
5. Romeo and Juliet etc

Johnny Drille is active on social media. You can connect with him via his official handles on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X.

5 Unique House Designs You Should Visit in Nigeria

Beauty lies in the eyes 

 

 

1. The Aeroplane House

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Biography of Allysyn Audu

Allysyn Audu

One of the recently evicted Housemates of the popular reality TV show- Brother Naija (Level Up), Allysyn Audu, has revealed she won't be having any relationship to do with his fellow lovers Housemate- Hermes after the House.

Allysyn said that she won’t be continuing her romantic relationship with a  Hermes, outside the house because she wants to focus on herself.

Her statement was contrary to what she said when she was interviewed by Ebuka during the live Eviction show, last week Sunday. When Ebuka asked her about her relationship outside the house with Hermes, Allysyn said herself and Hermes will figure it out when they both meet outside the house.

But In her recent interview with Saturday Beats, Allysyn said, “Knowing Hermes had two girlfriends, I respected his dynamic (circumstance) while in the house. However, upon coming out of the house now, I know that I don’t want to be a part of that dynamic (situation) but I have a genuine connection with him. I want to focus on myself. 

“Hermes has a beautiful, intense and dramatic personality. I always go for people that are very different. He even physically stands out with his tattoos and piercings. We are both creative people. He is very talented and I know we are going to be great friends for a very long time.” 

Looking at the duo relationship in the house, viewers could best say that their "situationship" seem so close and mature and real, unlike other "situationships" in the house.

Speaking about her relationship with Adekunle, Doyin and Daniella, she further saud, “All I had with Adekunle was just friendship, and I later got into a romantic relationship with Hermes. Adekunle did not really express any reservation about me spending more time with Hermes than him. He only jokingly complained once and I apologised to him.

“Daniella and me were roommates before we went into the house. So, our bonding was easy and smooth. Doyin and me are very different but we were able to connect fast from the first day.”

Moving to the most interesting parts of her lifestyles and careers- keeping hair bald, modeling and car sales executive, she said, “It was during the (COVID-19) lockdown in 2020 when I was bored, I just went out to get it (cut my hair). I loved it when I looked at myself in the mirror. That made me realise that I had made the right decision. I don’t think my hair made me stand out during the show. I think my personality did.”

Allysyn was among the evictees during the last week Sunday eviction, so moving forward, she said, “Before I went into the house, I used to work with a car company as a sales and marketing executive. During the weekend, I did modelling, and I had a YouTube channel as well. I am open to modelling, and I want to rebrand my lip gloss business. Also, I am open to other opportunities, and I’m ready to become the best version of myself.”

The Big Brother Naija, Season7 (Level Up) edition has almost a week left for the finale.

Allysyn Audu is active on social media. You can connect with her via her official handles on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. 

Full List of Popular Celebrity Actresses From Ondo State

 

Biography of Kehinde Bankole

Kehinde Bankole is a talented Nollywood actress from the Yoruba extraction of Nigeria. Born as a twin child on the 27th of March 1985, she is a Nigerian actress, model, and television host. She made her entertainment debut in Miss Commonwealth Nigeria 2003, then proceeded with Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN), 2004 Edition. She was named Revelation of the Year at the 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards, two years after her first screen feature in the popular Wale Adenuga's Super Story.

With an estimated networth of $300,000, Kehinde Bankole has built her wealth from ambassadorships, sponsorships and featured movies. In over 100 movies she has featured in, here is a list

1. The Setup
2. Blood Sisters
3. Lioness of Lisabi, the Biopic
4. Lugard
   

Kehinde Bankole is active on social media. You can connect with her via her official handles on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and X

Biography of Bimbo Ademoye

 

Adebimbo Ademoye, popularly known as Bimbo Ademoye is an Award Winning Nigerian Actress, Model, Influencer and YouTuber.

 

Bimbo Ademoye was born on 4th February, 1991 in Lagos, Nigeria. She was raised by a single father who supported her and motivated her in Nollywood career selection. Bimbo received her education in Lagos, Nigeria. After completing her elementary and high school education from, she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business Adminstration from Covenant University, founded by the reknowned Bishop Dr. David Oyedepo.

Bimbo concedes her acting career after she was featured in the film, Where Talent Lies. She played her role, exhibiting massive talent and creativity that attracted many filmmakers and directors that allotted her most significant movie roles. Ademoye has been featured in Nollywood films alongside renowned movie icons like Fredricka Leonard, Chioma Nwaoha, Georgina Ibe, Jerry Williams, Somadina Adinma, Chucks Omalicha, Regina Daniels, Chinenye Nnebe, Walter Anga, Oge Okoye, Zubby Michael, Mike Godson, Georgina Ibe, Chika Ike, Queen Nwokoye, among others. 

Bimbo has been featured in over 80 Nollywood movies and television drama series. She is a beautiful and exciting movie character to watch, endowed with outstanding talents and creativity. Her unique gift of movie role interpretation allows her to portray diverse roles: royalty, romance, African traditions, stubborn child, comedy, and college girls.

Bimbo Ademoye movies include,  , This Is It, Looking for Baami, Feels Like Heaven, Reach, Special Package, Sugar Rush, Dear Affy, Reach, among others. 

Bimbo Ademoye Awards and Nominations

• Best Supporting Actress in 2018 Best of Nollywood Awards
• Most Featured Actress in Cinema Movies in 2019 City People Movie Award
• Best in Supporting Roles (English) in 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards
• Actress in a Comedy (Movie/TV Scene) in 2020 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (Nominated) 

Bimbo is one of the richest and influential upcoming Nollywood actresses. She is rated to be worth $500,000, including her earnings, investments, and assets. Ademoye earns her massive income mainly from Nigerian movie acting alongside other business ventures. 

Movies and Featured Acts by Bimbo Ademoye

Bimbo Ademoye has featured in over 250 movies since she began her acting career. Some of the moviews include:

• Sugar Rush
• Backup Wife
• All Shades of Wrong
• Girlfriends
• The Family
• Kamsi
• Getting Over Him
• Light in the Dark
• Personal Assistant
• Desperate Housegirls
• Gone
• Last Days
• Diary of a Crazy Nigerian Woman
• It’s About Your Husband
• Charmed
• Rofia Tailor Loran
• Breaded Life
• Living with the Kujus
  
• Anikulapo (2022)
  

Bimbo Ademoye is active on social media. You can connect with her via her official Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok handles. You can also follow her YouTube Vlog here

Biography of Osas Ighodaro

Born October 26, Osas Ighodaro is a popular Nigerian actress, host, producer and humanitarian. She is the founder of the Joyful Joy Foundation, an NGO that focuses on

In the 2022 8th Edition of the AMVCAs, Osas won the best dressed category

 

 

 Movies by Osas

Osas Ighodaro's networth is currently estimated at . She has built a thriving career as an actress and host having featured in over 30 movies. A list of movies she has featured include:

1. 

2. 

Osaz Ighodaro is active on social media. You can connect with her via her official handles on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. You can also connect with her via her official website here.

Full List of Past Winners of Big Brother Naija and what They now do for a Living

This are all what you need to know about BBNAIJA past Winners' Biographies, careers and how they won the show.

Big Brother Naija is a reality Television Show In Africa, Hosted By Africa Magic. The Live show is done yearly and each lasts for Three Month duration.

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We shall take you through all the past Winners of #BBNAIJA and what they do for a living. Also, to update you on tactics used by some of the Housemates and how to prepare you well for a successful BBNAIJA Audition and possible tactics to use.

As we all know that the BBNAIJA comes with hot Seasons and theme. Let us take you through all the past winners of the Big Brother Naija Reality TV Show and what they now do for a living.

The popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija returns with season 7 and its organisers have announced a grand prize of 100 million Naira for the 2022 level up edition.

Past Seasons and Winners Of BBNAIJA; Biography

The first season of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show was aired from March 5 to June 4, 2006. It then went off-air for 11 years until it made a comeback in 2017. Since it first aired as ‘Big Brother Nigeria’ in 2006, there have been six successful seasons of the show.

The show comes with lots of benefits and prizes for both winner and Housemates who win any of the games during their stay in the Big Brother  Naija House.

Here are the winners of the last seasons and what they have been up with their stardom and fame.

1. Who won the BBNAIJA Season One?

Big Brother Naija, Season 1 (2006), was won by Katung Aduwak

Katung Aduwak, First BBNAIJA Winner

The first-ever season of Big Brother Naija was held from 5 March to 4 June 2006 and at that time was called Big Brother Nigeria. The show was hosted by Michelle Dede and Olisa Adibua and saw a then 26-year-old Katung Aduwak emerge the winner.

Currently, he’s doing well for himself, over the years he got his directorial degree from the Digital Film Academy in New York. He is now a filmmaker, he produced and directed the movies “Unwanted Guest” and “Heaven’s Hell.” He also directed a number of music videos for Chocolate City, Styl Plus, Gabriel Afolayan and starred in EbonyLife TV’s “Desperate Housewives.” he is indeed making fortunate.

Do make sure you keep reading as we shall unveil how you can prepare for the next Big Brother Naija Audition and how to win. Let's go to the next edition which was aired eleven Years after the first edition.

2. Who won the BBNAIJA Season Two?

Big Brother Naija, Season 2 (2017), was won by Michael Efe Ejeba.

Michael Efe Ijeba, BBNAIJA Season 2 Winner

Over a decade after the first season of realty TV show, it returned again and entitled Big Brother Naija. It was themed “See Gobe” and premiered in January 2017 and saw 22 contestants vying for the N25 million grand prize.

The show started gaing ground by then, as the Ex-housemate, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu from season one hosted the show that saw Efe Ejeba emerge the winner.

Following his emergence as winner of the show, he moved from Jos to Lagos in order to kick-start his music career, The rapper released an EP called “Lagos EP.” He also collaborated with superstar Afrobeat rapper, Olamide on the song “Warri.”

3. Who won the BBNAIJA Season Three?

Big Brother Naija Season 3, 2018, was won by Miracle Igbokwe.

Miracle Igbokwe, Winner of the BBNAIJA, Season 3

The show returned for its third edition on 28 January 2018 and was themed “Double Wahala”.

Again, Ebuka returned as Host for the 12 weeks that the show aired. 20 housemates competed for N25 million cash prize. 

At the end of the season, Miracle Igbokwe from Imo state won the grand prize. He was presented with a brand new Hyundai Tucson SUV, a N25 million cheque, home appliances worth N3 millon and a trip to an exotic location for two to total N45 million worth of prizes.

He became the Imo state education ambassador and he acquired his Private Pilot Licence.

4. Who won the BBNAIJA Season Four?

Big Brother Naija Season 4 (2019), was won by Mercy Eke, she is the first Female to emerge as BBNAIJA winner.

Mercy Eke, Fourth Winner of BBNAIJA

The fourth season of reality TV show, Big Brother Naija launched on 30 June 2019 and was tagged “Pepper Dem.” Unlike previous seasons, the show held in Nigeria and aired for 99 day, with 26 contestants vying for the N60 million worth prizes. For this season, Bet9ja Coins were introduced as a new house currency.

Mercy Eke emerged the winner of the show and became the first female to win the reality TV show. She carted home a whopping of N60 million, including N30 million cash, N25 million worth of Innoson Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), a trip to Dubai and other amazing prizes.

5. Who won the BBNAIJA Season Five?

Big Brother Naija Season 5 (2020) was won by Olamilekan “Laycon” Agbeleshe.

Olamilekan Agbeleshe Laycon, BBNAIJA, Season Five Winner

The Season five edition of the Big Brother Naija came during the pandemic. Many had thought the show will not be aired due to the lockdown and covid-19 social distancing; but the Organizers came up with a fastatsic show with perfect settings to match the pandemic season.

New innovations were brought to the house, to give the Housemates and viewers the best of the show. Been the lockdown edition, many homes watched the show and the show gained more boost than ever before.

Fondly called by his stage name- Laycon, the president of the Icons ― as his die-hard fans are called, he is the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 5, also known as Big Brother Naija: Lockdown.

As a son of Ogun State in the South-Western part of Nigeria, Laycon was honoured by his state Governor, Dapo Abiodun, as a Youth Ambassador.

He was not just honoured with the appointment, he was also given a sum of N5m and a house. It should be noted that Laycon was the first BBNaija lockdown housemate to be verified on Twitter.

Many would say that Laycon got his game perfectly well in the House, as he never takes stand in any argument to warrant the other housemates having eyes on him. Erica was one of his rivals in the house, before she got disqualified on the show after she "body-shamed" Laycon on the live show.

Currently, Laycon is into Music and he is doing well in his career, coupled with lots of endorsement deals.

6. Who won the BBNAIJA Season Six?

Big Brother Naija Season 6 (2021) was won by White Money.

Hazel Oyeye Onou, WhiteMoney, Season Six Winner Of BBNAIJA

Hazel Oyeye Onou popularly known as Whitemoney, a 29-year-old entrepreneur emerged winner of the reality show, ‘Shine Ya Eye’ edition with a whopping of N90m grand prizes.

Whitemoney is one of the most noticed housemates in the house, with his special cooking skills, he got loved by other Housemates and Fan. 

Whitemoney who is currently basking in the euphoria of the moment has built a name for himself in the field of entrepreneurship. Aside his developing music career, he has badged lots of endorsement.

7. Who won the BBNAIJA Season Seven?

Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, Phyna is the winner of BBNAIJA, season 7

Phyna wins the BBNAIJA Season Seven, level up edition. With the full name- Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, a 25-year-old content creator, hype girl, who also does a standup comedy considers herself jovial and maintains she is allergic to gossip. 

Phyna is the second female to emerge as BBNAIJA winner.

Phyna BBNaija was declared the winner of the Season 7 of the Big Brother Naija show with the theme, ‘Level Up,’ leaving Bryan as the first runner up.

Read more: Phyna; Biography And Her Winnings

A new twist has come on big brother Naija, as the season eight is tagged Big Brother Titans.

8. Who is the winner of Big Brother Titans season one?| Who is the winner of Big Brother Naija season Eight? 

South Africa Housmate, Khosi has emerged winner of Big Brother Titans reality TV show 2023 edition. The winner goes home with $100,000 grand prize.

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1. Debo Adebayo (Mr Macaroni)

Conclusion

Top 10 Unibadan Graduates Hitting Waves in the Entertainment Industry

 

It would not come as a surprise that there are lots of celebrities in the Entertainment Industry who graduated from the prestigious University of Ibadan. Many renowned Alumni are already hitting the waves in the industry,while some are just kick-starting their careers, there are also some who could barely get their bearings in the Entertainment world. In this article,we would be looking at the top ten (10) graduates from Unibadan making waves already in the showbiz world, it could be in the movie industry, music,comedy shows, on- air personnel (OAP) , social media sensations , writers etc.

1. Dr Sid

This musician is a popular household name in Nigeria. Though, it could be said that there was a time he was really enjoying the bliss of the limelight,when he was at the peak of his career. But now he seems to be on a low-key vibe, we barely hear about him. Originally named Sidney Esiri, he graduated from Unibadan,where he studied Dental Surgery and obtained his MBBS. Little wonder his stage name seems to be carrying the medical title, 'Dr'.

2. Lepacious Bose

Starting her career from the University, Lepacious Bose graduated from the University of Ibadan with a degree in Theater Arts.

3. Saheed Osupa

Originally named, Akorede Babatunde Okunola, the 52years old popular Fuji musician graduated from the University of Ibadan where he bagged a bachelor's degree in Political Science.

4. Gabriel Afolayan

Born into the popular Afolayan's family,is generally known for his passionate roles in movies. He graduated from the University of Ibadan with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater Arts.

5. Muyiwa Ademola

He is a popular Nollywood actor in the Yoruba genre. He bagged a Bachelor of Education degree in Adult Education from the University of Ibadan.

6. Professor Wole Soyinka

He is a notable man in Nigeria,known for winning the first Nobel prize in Literature in Africa. He also happens to be a product of the great University of Ibadan.

7. Chinua Achebe

He was a renowned poet,novelist, a professor of Literature. He has written man beautiful piece of work. He got a scholarship into University of Ibadan to study medicine but he later changed his course to English literature.

 

8. Bimbo Odukoya

Late Pastor Bimbo Odukoya was a pastor and a television evangelist. She was married to the founder of Fountain of Life Church, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya.

9. Femi Adebayo

Popularly known as 'Jelili' from one of his hilarious movies. Femi is a producer,a director ,an ambassador for some Nigerian brands, a lawyer and more . Although he bagged his first degree from University of Ilorin, he later proceeded to the University of Ibadan for his Master's degree in law.

10. Afeez Oyetoro

Widely known as 'Saka' . He is known for his comic roles in movies.He obtained his first degree in Theater  from Obafemi Awolowo University and his Master's degree in the University of Ibadan. He is currently on a doctorate degree at the University of Ibadan.

Biography of Sola Sobowale

Born on the 26th of December, 1965, Sola Sobowale, popularly known as Toyin Tomato is a greatly talented Nigerian film actress, screenwriter, director and producer. 

 

Sola Sobowale was born to Joseph and Esther Olagookun in Ondo State, Southern Nigeria. Both her parents worked as teachers. Joseph was a retired Principal while her mother Esther Olagokun, a former headmistress.

The actress was raised in Ondo State. She had her Primary and Secondary School in the same region.

She later attended the University of Ibadan where she studied Music, forced by her love and passion for acting, she switched to study theatre arts and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts.

Sola Sobowale appearance in the industry was through the help of her Brother-in-law Tunji Oyelana. He doubled as an actor, singer and lecturer at the University of Ibadan. Before her acting career, her parents wanted her to be a teacher like them. However, she disagreed. Tunji Oyelana convinced Sobola’s parents that acting is a noble profession. Later, the creative Sola Sobowale made a debut in her career as an actress. She joined the Awada Kerikeri Group. There, are movies where evidence that she has been working on her acting series. Her break came in 2001 during the Premiere of the popular Nigerian TV drama series Super Story: Oh father, Oh Daughter. Since she starred in many movies and has made marvellous performances.

 

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Sola Sobowale is happily married to her heartthrob, Oludotun Sobowale, who is the former corporate executive director of Eko Hospital, and the marriage is blessed with 5 children.

The couple has 5 children, others claim that she has 4 children. Nevertheless, she has a set of twins. The twins were involved in the scriptwriting of the movie Nectar.

What are the names of Sobowale’s children?

Her first son, oyeyemi Olugboyega is an Engineer. Taiwo Sobowale is a twin and pursues a career in acting. Kehinde Sobowale is the second half of the twins. She is an accountant.Olamide Sobowale is one of Sola Sobowale’s daughter. She is a Makeup Artist, Youtuber, and Blogger.Sola Sobowale left the film and TV industry to be with her family. She and her family currently reside in the UK.

Sola SObowale is active on social media. You can directly connect with Sola Sobowale via her official handles on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X.

Full List of Popular Celebrity Musicians From Ondo State

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Full List of Popular Celebrity Actors From Ondo State

 

Biography of Ella Jonas Farlinger

 

Ella Jonas Farlinger is a popular celebrity Canadian actor who was born to Leonard Farlinger, a Canadian film director and producer, and Jennifer Jonas, a film producer. Born in Canada on March 26th, 2001, Ella Jonas rose to prominence by playing the role of Jane Morgan in the comedy and fantasy television series titled, "My Babysitter’s a Vampire". She also starred as Prissy Andrews in the Netflix drama TV series, Anne with an E. In 2010, she made her acting debut in the television film My Babysitter’s a Vampire.

The famous TV Actress, Ella Jonas Farlinger was also cast in the 2016 series Lost & Found Music Studios as Eva. According to Astrologers, Ella Jonas Farlinger’s zodiac birth sign is Aries and she's about 5 feet 5 inches.

Also, according to records, Ella Jonas Farlinger is possibily single and has not been previously engaged. As of December 2021, Ella Jonas Farlinger’s is not dating anyone.


Ella is one of the richest TV Actress & listed on most popular TV Actress. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ella Jonas Farlinger net worth is approximately $1.5 Million.

Ella Jonas Farlinger: Facts & Trivia

Ella Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actress. Also ranked in the elit list of famous celebrity born in Canada. Ella Jonas Farlinger celebrates birthday on March 26 of every year.


She was born to Leonard Farlinger and Jennifer Jonas. She is from the Little Italy area of Toronto. She attended King Edward Junior and Senior Public School and then the Etobicoke School of the Arts.

Since the launch of her career, Ella Jonas Farlinger has appeared in a good number of movies. These movies include:

1. My Babysitter's a Vampire (2010)
2. I'm Yours (2011)
3. My Babysitter's a Vampire (2011-2012)
4. Cracked (2013) - 1 episode
5. Rookie Blue (2014) - 1 episode
6. What We Have (2014)
7. Emily (2014)
8. Saving Hope (2015) - 1 episode
9. Lost & Found Music Studios (2015-2016)
10. Anne with an E (2017-2019)
11. Kristal Clear (2018)
12. Tokens (2019)
13. Falling (2020)
14. A Dog Cried Wolf (2020)
    

Ella Jonas Farlinger is active on social media. You can connect with Ella via her official handles on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Tiktok. 

 

Full List of AMVCA 2022 Award Winners

The grand finale of AMVCA 2022 (Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards) eighth edition which was held at the Eko Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos has ended in glamour and style. The award show kicked off on Sunday, May 8 with series of event consisting of fashion runaway show, content creators brunch, young film makers day, culture and food festival day.

The grand finale was hosted by IK Osakioduwa and South Africa’ Bonang Matheba. AMVCA is a yearly gathering of industry professionals and lovers of African movies and television. 

 

In this 8th Edition, Nigerian actress, Osas Ighodaro won the Best Dressed Female at the event, while Best Dressed Male was Denola Grey, each going home with a cash price of N500,000. Also, Pascal Aka and Raquel from the movie ‘Gold Coast Lounge’ won the Best Soundtrack category walking away with one million Naira.

Nigerian actress, producer, Teniola Aladese won the Trailblazer award, going home with a cash price of One Million Naira, and also an extra gift of $2,000 dollars from the Hollywood star, Tasha Smith.


Here is a full list of winners of the 8th Edition:

1. Best Overall film - Amina – Izu Ojukwu & Okey Ogunjiofor 

 

2. Best Actress In a Drama - Osas Ighodaro – Rattlesnake : The Ahanna Story

 

3. Best Actor in a Drama - Stan Nze – Rattlesnake : The Ahanna Story 

 

4. Best Actress in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series) - Funke Akindele-Bello – Omo Ghetto the Saga

5. Best Actor in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series) - Broda Shaggi – Dwindle

6. Best Supporting Actress (Movie/TV Series) - Omowummi Dada – Country Hard

7. Best Supporting Actor (Movie/TV Series) - Odunlade Adekola – Jankariwo

8. AMVCA Trailblazer Award - Teniola Aladese

9. Best Director  - Ramsey Nouah – Rattle Snake: The Ahanna Story

10. Best Art Director (Movie/TV series) - Tunji Afolayan – Amina

11. Best Picture Editor - Tunde Apalowo – For Maria Ebun Pataki

12. Best Sound Editor (Movie/TV series) - Jim Lively and James Nelson – Amina

13. Best Lighting Designer (Movie/TV Series) - Mathew Yusuf for Rattlesnake- The Ahanna Story

14. Best Writer (Movie/TV Series) - Manie Oiseomaye, Donald Tombia and Biodun Stephen – Introducing The Kujus

15. Best Cinematographer - Muhammed Atta Ahmed – Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story

16. Best Makeup - Balogun Abiodun – Omo Ghetto The Saga

17. Best Costume Designer - Millicent T. Jack – Amina

18. Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Swahili) - Freddy Feruzi – Obambo 

19. Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Hausa) - Rogers Ofime for Voiceless

20. Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Yoruba)  - David Akande, Demola Yusuf and Edgard Leroy – Alasie

21. Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Igbo) - Uche Nnanna Maduka – ‘Nne-Ka

22. Best Television Series (Drama/ Comedy) - Rogers Ofime -The Mystic River

23. Best Documentary - Saitabao Kaiyare, Mumo Liku, Elena Schilling, Daniella Fritz and Ann Katrina Boberg – If Objects Could Speak

24. Best Short Film Or Online Video - Taiwo Ogunnimo – I Am The Prostitute Mama Described

25. Best Online Social Content Creator - Oga Sabinus – Mr Funny

26. Best Movie (Southern Africa)  - Hairareb- Dantagos Jimmy-Melani

27. Best Movie (East Africa) - The Girl In The Yellow Jumper- Morocco Omar

28. Best Movie (West Africa) - Collision Course – Bolanle Austen-Peters and Joseph Umoibom

29. Best Soundtrack (Movie/TV Series) - Gold Coast Lounge – Pascal Aka and Raquel 

30. Best Africa Magic Original Comedy Series - The Johnsons 

31. Best Africa Magic Original Drama Series - The Rishantes’ – Dimbo Atiya

32. Industry Merit Award – Taiwo Ajayo-Lycett 

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