The fact that veteran actor Olu Jacobs is in poor health is not in doubt, what has become worrisome is people’s rush to see him dead. As far back as June in 2020, colleagues of the legendary actor had occasion…
“Ada The Country” headlines Lagos Fringe from November 22
Lagos Fringe, Africa’s biggest open-access multidisciplinary arts festival, which is celebrating five years, opens on November 22, for the 2022 edition. The festival scheduled to hold from November 22-27, 2022 from 9 am to 11 pm each day at Freedom…
Lagos Fringe Festival turns 5, to honour Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva, Ifeoma Fafunwa, others
At the Lagos Fringe Festival, which celebrates five this year, industry heavyweights including Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva, and Ifeoma Fafunwa will be honoured with others in recognition of their contributions to the arts over the years. It’s been five years…
2023: Kannywood star Rahama Sadau rejects alleged inclusion in APC Presidential Campaign List
The All Progressives Congress’s (APC) women’s campaign list seems to be brewing some storms in the movie industry. In a 70-page campaign document, no fewer than 33 Nollywood and Kannywood actors were enlisted for Tinubu’s Women Campaign Council. However, part…
Olu Jacobs receives AVRS honour
Iconic actor Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs who is popular as Olu Jacobs was yesterday in Lagos presented with an Icon Award by the leadership of the Audio-Visual Rights Society of Nigeria (AVRS), the sole government-licensed collective management organization for audio-visual content. …
Aunty Joke, Olu Jacobs’ 80th and that Uncle from Nollywood
Some years ago, eight maybe even 10 years, I think, my partner was invited to the Gambia along with Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva, to celebrate the 60th birthday of a client of his. When Gambia saw Olu Jacobs, it almost…
People who help sick actors shouldn’t publicise it – Joke Silva (Punch)
It is no longer news that many veteran actors are living from hand to mouth. Whenever they fall ill, they are always at the mercy of the public. But popular actress, Joke Silva, says she prays every day that she…
President Macron’s special birthday gift to me – Steve Ayorinde
Steve Ayorinde, art writer, editor and critic is Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture and in this piece he speaks about the significance of Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the shrine as well as The French president’s decision to…