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An award for Film Journalist Shaibu from Germany

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The contributions of foremost culture and film journalist Shaibu Husseini to the growth and development of Nollywood film industry has been recognized by the organisers of the annual Nollywood Film Festival, Germany (NFFG). Shaibu, a widely travelled culture journalist who writes for The Guardian was awarded the ‘Best Film Journalist and Nollywood Critic Award’ by the organisers of the festival at a special gala and award night held at the SaalBau event centre, Frankfurt, Germany. Others who were honoured at the well-attended award ceremony include popular Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwo, notable comic actor Victor Osuagwu, Publisher of High Society Magazine Charles Nwagbara and Managing Director of Richfield Technologies Limited Donald Peterson
Festival director and Chief Executive Officer of Ehizoya Golden Entertainment Isaac Izoya explained that the award ceremony was instituted to honour distinguished off and on screen personalities who in the words of Izoya have contributed immensely to the popularity and development of the Nollywood industry. ‘’Though we may be operating from abroad, we are still conversant with what is going on in Nollywood and the award is our own way of saying thank you to all those who are helping to keep the flame of Nollywood burning and the people we are recognizing this year form part of those who have helped to internationalize Nollywood’ Izoya said.

The contributions of foremost culture and film journalist Shaibu Husseini to the growth and development of Nollywood film industry has been recognized by the organisers of the annual Nollywood Film Festival, Germany (NFFG). Shaibu, a widely travelled culture journalist who writes for The Guardian was awarded the ‘Best Film Journalist and Nollywood Critic Award’ by the organisers of the festival at a special gala and award night held at the SaalBau event centre, Frankfurt, Germany. Others who were honoured at the well-attended award ceremony include popular Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwo, notable comic actor Victor Osuagwu, Publisher of High Society Magazine Charles Nwagbara and Managing Director of Richfield Technologies Limited Donald Peterson
Festival director and Chief Executive Officer of Ehizoya Golden Entertainment Isaac Izoya explained that the award ceremony was instituted to honour distinguished off and on screen personalities who in the words of Izoya have contributed immensely to the popularity and development of the Nollywood industry. ‘’Though we may be operating from abroad, we are still conversant with what is going on in Nollywood and the award is our own way of saying thank you to all those who are helping to keep the flame of Nollywood burning and the people we are recognizing this year form part of those who have helped to internationalize Nollywood’ Izoya said.
Speaking on the award to Shaibu, Izoya who is regarded as the Nigerian Cultural Ambassador to Europe stated that the award was long overdue because Ehizoya Entertainment Limited-the main facilitators of the festival have been following his work as a film journalist for over a decade and half now. ‘’We have been following his work and also note that he has attended nearly all the major festivals in the world writing on and promoting Nollywood. We found immense, his commitment and contributions to the development of the Nigerian motion picture sector’’ Izoya said.
An elated Shaibu who is reputed to be one of the most consistent documentarist of the Nigerian movie industry and who personally received the award in Frankfurt thanked the organisers for the recognition. He stated that he considers the recognition a greater call to do more for the arts and film industry. ‘’I consider this a call to greater service. It is one of the best awards I have received in recent time and it shows that people are reading and following your work and progress. I promise not to relent and I dedicate this to my wife Ruth and three people who have inspired me greatly- Jahman Anikulapo, Peace Anyiam Osigwe and Dorothee Wenner of the Berlin International Film Festival’’ Shaibu said.
An alumnus of the International Visitors Leadership Programme (IVLP) of the United States Department of State, Berlinale Talent Campus Press, the Lagos State University and the University of Lagos, Shaibu is an astute commentator on arts and film development in Nigeria and the continent of Africa. He has written extensively on the state of the performance arts and runs columns on film/video industry in several newspapers and journals. The Chair, for five years running now, of the College of Screeners of Africa’s premier film award-the African Movie Academy Award (AMAA) and a member of the prestigious AMAA jury, Shaibu has attended several conferences, workshops and film festivals and has sat on a number of local and international panels on film and allied matters including serving on the jury of a number of festivals and awards. He is currently the Secretary of the Governing Board of the National Theatre/ National Troupe of Nigeria and he sits on a number of Boards and advisory committee including the Board of Trustees of the Association of Movie Journalist of Nigeria, the advisory Board of the African Student International Film Festival and on the selection committee of the Nigeria Oscars Selection Committee (NOSC).

Speaking on the award to Shaibu, Izoya who is regarded as the Nigerian Cultural Ambassador to Europe stated that the award was long overdue because Ehizoya Entertainment Limited-the main facilitators of the festival have been following his work as a film journalist for over a decade and half now. ‘’We have been following his work and also note that he has attended nearly all the major festivals in the world writing on and promoting Nollywood. We found immense, his commitment and contributions to the development of the Nigerian motion picture sector’’ Izoya said.
An elated Shaibu who is reputed to be one of the most consistent documentary of the Nigerian movie industry and who personally received the award in Frankfurt thanked the organisers for the recognition. He stated that he considers the recognition a greater call to do more for the arts and film industry. ‘’I consider this a call to greater service. It is one of the best awards I have received in recent time and it shows that people are reading and following your work and progress. I promise not to relent and I dedicate this to my wife Ruth and three people who have inspired me greatly- Jahman Anikulapo, Peace Anyiam Osigwe and Dorothee Wenner of the Berlin International Film Festival’’ Shaibu said.
An alumnus of the International Visitors Leadership Programme (IVLP) of the United States Department of State, Berlinale Talent Campus Press, the Lagos State University and the University of Lagos, Shaibu is an astute commentator on arts and film development in Nigeria and the continent of Africa. He has written extensively on the state of the performance arts and runs columns on film/video industry in several newspapers and journals. The Chair, for five years running now, of the College of Screeners of Africa’s premier film award-the African Movie Academy Award (AMAA) and a member of the prestigious AMAA jury, Shaibu has attended several conferences, workshops and film festivals and has sat on a number of local and international panels on film and allied matters including serving on the jury of a number of festivals and awards. He is currently the Secretary of the Governing Board of the National Theatre/ National Troupe of Nigeria and he sits on a number of Boards and advisory committee including the Board of Trustees of the Association of Movie Journalist of Nigeria, the advisory Board of the African Student International Film Festival and on the selection committee of the Nigeria Oscars Selection Committee (NOSC).

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Three months after marriage crash, Bolanle Ninalowo steps out with actress Damilola Adegbite (VIDEO)

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Three months after announcing the end of his marriage to wife, Bunmi, actor Bolanale Ninalowo, has stepped out with actress Damilola Adegbite.

There were speculations weeks back that the pair were an item.

In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the actor confirmed the speculation by sharing a video of himself with Adegbite with the caption, “That hateful energy – too pricy! Love dont cost a thang #LovePeaceAndLightOnly. Maka 🦍 #BOLDAMEE ♥️.”

Adegbite was married to Ghanaian actor, Chris Attoh. The marriage, which produced a son, Brian, crashed in 2017.

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Sinatra’s Place, others to host maiden Computer Village Awards December 10

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Sinatra’s Place, a lifestyle and entertainment hub, is set to host the maiden edition of Computer Village Awards (CVA) on Sunday, December 10.

The award was conceived by the management of S&G Concept and MetroNews Nigeria, as a reward system for players in the popular Lagos Computer Village, located in Ikeja, Lagos. The event is billed to become an annual event.

According to the Publisher of Metronews, Otunba Femi Davies, “CVA is an idea that was conceived to recognize individuals and organisations who have distinguished themselves in the industry during the year in review.”

“In reality, Lagos Computer Village is the gadget and tech hub of Nigeria. An award like this has been a long time coming. It is highly needed to encourage growth and stimulate healthy competition.”

While speaking on the categories available, Davies revealed that for the first edition, there are 24 award categories. “This inaugural award is designed to honour 24 different individuals and businesses operating in different spheres of the market,” he explained.

On the awards model, he explained that the selection process involves a jury, and to maintain the integrity of the jury, it is made up of eminent journalists, bankers, customers, and other stakeholders within the industry.

The awards, according to the organisers, will also cover social accomplishments alongside tech and financial achievements.

On the bandstand is Nigerian multiple award-winning cross-over music star, SB, who’s ready to serenade his fans with original Afrocentric musical performance.

Partners on the initiative, aside from MetroNews and Abinibi Events Cottage, include Society Reporters, Sinatra’s Place, Coca-Cola, Henessey, House 9 Hotels, Avid Waters, among other corporate sponsors.

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Just In: ICPC, police clears D’banj of N-Power fraud, rape

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Popular singer, Dapo Oyebanjo, aka D’banj, has been cleared of rape and N-power fraud allegations by the Nigeria Police Force and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, respectively.

In separate documents exclusively obtained by our correspondent on Friday, the police and the anti-graft agency gave the singer a clean slate in separate clearance reports upon completion of investigations with incontrovertible outcomes on the innocence of the singer.

In an affidavit deposed by Toheeb Lawal of Abuja-based law firm, Law Corridor, before District Court of Abuja, wherein the reports of the NPF investigation, and clearance from the ICPC were exhibited and marked exhibits A and B, the legal practitioner averred that the police and the ICPC cleared the singer of rape and fraud allegations.

Society Reporters reports that in 2020, the singer was accused of rape and the Inspector General of Police ordered an investigation into the allegation.

In a report dated November 14, 2023 with case number CR:3000/X/FHQ/ABJ/SEB/T.1/VOL 18/284, and signed by ACP YY Abubakar of the Special Enquiry Bureau at the Force Criminal Investigations Department at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, the police said the matter was investigated but there was no evidence to substantiate the claim.

The report read in part, “The allegation was investigated.

The complainant, witnesses and suspects made their statement. Investigation was extended to the Glee Hotel Lagos, where the staff on duty on the date of the alleged incident, made their statement.

“The management and staff of the Glee Hotel averred that the first suspect was not seen in the hotel on the date of the alleged incident, neither was he given a spare key to gain access to any room in the hotel, where the complainant lodged, and they have only one key to each room, which completely debunked the allegation of the complainant. The management of the hotel also held that it had no record to show that complainant checked into the hotel as a guest on the alleged date and she did not at any time, raise alarm, complain or report any indecent, assault or rape.

“There is no medical report on the victim to ascertain that she was raped. 4There is no adduced facts and corroborative evidence to substantiate the allegation of rape against the suspect. Prima-facie offences of Indecent Assault, Rape and Intimidation is not made out.

“However, the complainant, through her counsel, Ojoge, Omileye & Partners, submitted a later dated 17th July, 2020, to the DIG Force CID, to voluntarily withdraw the petition and discontinue the investigation.”

Also, sometimes late 2022, the ICPC accused D’banj of diversion funds associated with the N-Power Programme of the Federal Government.

However, after its investigation, the ICPC said that D’banj was not guilty of any fraud allegation. In a response to an inquiry, the commission cleared D’banj of any infraction on the matter.

The clarification was dated November 29, 2023 with document number ICPC/OPS/SDD/SPT.LG/31/23.

“The commission investigated issues of fraud in the administration of the N-POWER Scheme where Mr Daniel Oladapo Oyebanjo’s name came up. However, there was no prima-facie case of fraud against him.

“Kindly be advised that Mr Daniel Oladapo Oyebanjo is not under investigation with the Commission for any fraud-related offence,” the ICPC clearance partly read.

D’banj’s lawyer, in his deposition filed before the Chief District Court of the Federal Capital Territory at Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, also averred that the singer was never a government official and never had any access to government funds and that the N-power campaign he supported was free and was never paid a penny by anyone or the government.

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