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BON Awards: Adeleke Unveils Creative Industry Agenda
After hosting the 2023 BON Awards in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke unveiled his administration’s plan for the creative industry, entertainment, culture and tourism, inclusive.
Spokesperson to the Governor, Olawale Rasheed, made the disclosure in a statement in Osogbo on Sunday.
He revealed that Gov Adeleke hosted top stars of the Nollywood industry at his country home of Sunday, and opened up to them on his expansive agenda for the sector.
Biztellers reports that the agenda would involve hosting of several global standard events, creation of entertainment village in the three senatorial districts, infra upgrade of tourist sites, logistics support for Osun as a films location and cluster industry for craft sub-sector, among others.
The Governor, according to the statement, disclosed his intention to take advantage of the state’s global music stars such Davido and Bred to host global concerts and push towards an annual global Yoruba Heritage week to draw thousands of tourists from South America, Europe and North America.
The entertainment loving governor, Sen Adeleke, christened by his admirers as “a dancing and working Governor”, pointed out that the plan would also touch on the development of the hotel sector in terms of standardization and facilitation to secure and maintain high quality service for global visitors and national visitors the state.
The agenda would kick-off from next year, Sen Adeleke added.
He described Nollywood as the uncelebrated booster of the national economy, assuring that his administration is prepared to collaborate with the iconic platform to deepen Osun as a global tourist destination.
Sen Adeleke narrated that his focus on infra upgrade in the last one year was to attract investors and the creative industry people to the state, adding that “we are working to make the roads motorable, the health centers workable, the workers very happy, the water very accessible, the school facilities very conducive and security truly water tight.
“The entertainment sector is a huge money spinner. In other developed countries, national earnings run into billions of dollars. In Africa, Nollywood is a household name.
“Osun as the cradle of the Yoruba nation must rise to serve as the center of the creative industry. As the custodian of Yoruba major cultural assets, we must be the capital of the cultural creative industry. That is what my administration is committed to.
“We will support you as a very important economic driver. We will soon call for a further partnership meeting.”
Founder, BON Awards, Seun Oloketuyi who led the Nollywood team to the governor commended the governor for hosting the 2023 BON Awards.
He described the governor as a major of the entertainment industry.
“We appreciate your hosting us as well as granting new energy to the Awards by your active participation. We look forward to deeper collaboration”, Oloketuyi noted.
In attendance at the event was the publisher of Ovation Magazine, Akinrogun Dele Momodu, Fred Amata, Adebayo Salami, Keppy Ekpeyoung, Toyin Adegbola, and Shushu Abubakar, among others.
Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Baba, has debunked a viral announcement about his alleged separation from his wife, actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia.
The now-deleted post, which appeared on his Instagram account, claimed the couple was parting ways, sparking widespread speculation among fans and the entertainment community.
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In a swift response, the legendary singer clarified the situation on Sunday through a new statement shared on his Instagram page.
He assured his followers that the earlier post did not originate from him, explaining that his account had been compromised.
“My Instagram account has been hacked, efforts are being carried out to take back control #onelove!” 2Baba wrote, urging fans to disregard the false information.
2Baba and Annie, who tied the knot in 2012, have two children together and are celebrated as one of the most enduring power couples in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Despite occasional rumors, the duo has often shared glimpses of their strong bond, silencing critics and admirers alike.
Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Baba, has announced that he and his wife, actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia, have been separated for some time and are now in the process of filing for divorce.
The singer broke the news in a statement shared on his Instagram page on Sunday.
While addressing his fans, 2Baba expressed his intention to release a formal statement soon to clarify his side of the story.
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He wrote “Hello to my beautiful people of all federations. Well, this thing I have to say is short but also long. I and Annie Macaulay have been separated for a while now and currently filed divorce.
“I would grant a press release soon to say my story—not because it is anyone’s right to know about my personal life, but because I love my people, and I need them to know my innocence or offense. Stay blessed my people. I love you all.” he added
Nigerian socialite and businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has refuted allegations of fathering a child with a Kenyan woman named Helen.
The socialite, during an interview on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Minds on Sunday, described the claims as a calculated attempt to disrupt his marriage.
Helen has publicly accused Chief Priest of abandoning her after she gave birth to a son she claims is his.
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However, the businessman has repeatedly denied the allegations, asserting that he has no connection to the woman or her child.
“Children are a gift from God regardless of how they come, and I have more than enough to take care of my children, as many as possible that will come my way,” Chief Priest said.
“I have a beautiful marriage; this is the best thing that has ever happened to me, and if you watch the whole attack, it is on the marriage.”
When asked whether he would have accepted the child if proven to be his, the socialite responded, “Of course.”
He also expressed his willingness to undergo a paternity test but criticized the tone of the allegations. “You cannot bash me this hard and expect my loyalty,” he added.
Chief Priest further stated that the controversy has not impacted his marriage, emphasizing the strength of his bond with his wife. “We are not just husband and wife; we are business partners and associates that are inseparable,” he said.
He also suggested that the timing of the allegations raised questions about the accuser’s motives.
“The woman is always popping up every time I have an issue that goes viral. This shows that she has an ulterior motive rather than genuinely looking for the father of her child,” he stated.
The businessman noted that the saga has persisted for some time but maintained that he has no knowledge of the individuals orchestrating the accusations.
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