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Language of expression not a barrier in filmmaking – Steven Anu Adesemoye In the recent times, many worries and concerns have been raised against the standard practice in the Nigerian film industry. Generally, most of the concerns tilt towards the survival of the stakeholders - how and why the art should pay bills. This development is understandable, especially with the soaring popularity of the Nigerian film experiments across the globe. It would have been thought that after the twenty years of Nigerian Citizen Cinema, stakeholders should be smiling to the banks, while concentrating and consolidating on building critical audience with special attention to cultural memory, national identity and poverty alleviation. In a recent chat with TAYO MUSTAPHA, Mr Steven Anu`Adesemoye, a TV Content director, Film Theorist and Educator spoke exhaustively on Nollywood and its contending issues.

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iven the `scenario` in Nollywood today, the question is: shall we get there?

It may be slow but we shall get there; save for some concerns here and there. What are these concerns? My concern especially out of so many though, is the puerile sectional agitation by the Yoruba speaking movie makers under the aegis, Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP), for parity with their English speaking counterparts, hence the birth of Yorubawood. I cannot but laugh at this neology. I feel impelled to say that there should not be anything like Yorubawood; the contraption called Nollywood is even debatable. Why should we create another ‘wood’ that does not exist? There are lots of indigenous expressions such as Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa and other languages. Regardless of the languages, they are all under Nollywood. There are fifteen national languages recognized by the Indian constitution and these are spoken in over 1600 dialects among which are Hindi, Bengali and Telugu. The languages of expression in their films cut across Hindi and English. Whereas, another appellation for

Indian film industry is Bollywood. How come they did not classify some group Hindiwood, Bengaliwood, Teluguwood and another Bollywood? Same for China, and other countries across the globe. Talking about the financial aspect, who is really making the money? To me, this is just a reflection of complexities and complicities on the part of our movie makers. Complexities? Yes! Most of these people lack the self-worth, while some over believe in their capabilities. In the same vein, most of these people are accomplices in the present state of the industry. How? First, you can’t compare a film with national outlook and appeal to a regional outlook; they may never record the same box office success. That is not to say that Yoruba movies cannot have national and even international appeal, it all depends on the total package and presentation. Language of expression is never a barrier in filmmaking. Second, film business is meant for total creative people and not mediocrities. It goes

beyond shooting a feature length in five days and releasing same twice a month in a DTH format. From packaging, (storyline, shooting style, technicalities, subtitling), media hypes, marketing/distribution and even monitoring/evaluation, every hand must be on deck. Third, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Joke Silver Jacobs, Olu Jacobs, Jide Kosoko, Bimbo Akintola, Bukky Ajayi, Bukky Wright, and a couple of others are all A-list cross-over actors. They are all Yoruba. But do you know why they are doing well? Aside a stroke of luck, they are professionals. Most actors in the Nigerian movie experience are not professionals, especially the Yoruba. They are also rounded business men and women. How? Their English Nollywood counterparts handle their acting careers on strict business ethics known in Nigerian parlance as, ‘money for hand, back for ground’. Besides, they have management companies and do not compromise standards. Call it pride if you wish.This stands in total contrast with the kind of communal filmmaking the Yoruba movie makers are doing. Most of the Yoruba actors and stakeholders need to acquire skills, reskill and upskill. Modern filmmaking has gone beyond ‘Alarinjo theatre’

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Feminine Story Yoruba actors and film makers in the name of caucus and apprenticeship. I have personally taken this up with the leadership of ANTP at a forum, and it was denied. Caucus can only kill creativity;cross-fertilisation of ideas and expertise grow it. If Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Genevieve Nnaji, Nadia Buhari, Tonto Dike, etc were to be doing communal filmmaking, by now they would be frying bean cake (akara) back in their villages. Also, the modern slavery called apprenticeship in the Yoruba film circle as an offshoot of communal filmmaking must be abolished. It is a typical case of the blind leading the blind. It is really a laughable matter.

model. Modern filmmaking requires a modicum of creativity, talents, education and technology. There are lots of Yoruba filmmakers who have refused to join the ANTP and are doing great. I think self assessment is highly needed here. Can you expatiate on the `communal angle`? Communal film making is the art of providing services to every member of a group in turn with little or nothing as mode of remuneration. This is the simplest way I can explain this cankerworm that has eaten deep into the fabric of the

So what next? There are two basic elements to film: language and good story telling technique. Regardless of the language of expression, a good film is a good film even without sound. We were watching Indian films at cinemas in the 80s without subtitling and we enjoyed them. Same with Chinese films and others. Tsotsi won the Best Foreign Language Film at the coveted Oscar Awards. Tsotsi was shot in Afrikaans language. Yoruba filmmakers should learn to do it right, and they will get it right. Tunde Kelani is doing well in that direction. He may not be ‘rich’, but he is fulfilled.

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hit or kiss. Some people do not think you dress the way a married woman should, especially when you wear those miniskirts and really tight sexy tops; what’s your reaction to this? (Laughing) Hmm, na wah oh! What do they want me to wear? To dress as a Nun? Come on, I dress how I like to look; I wear what I feel comfortable in and my husband likes the way I dress, so he is the important one. If he doesn’t have a problem with that, I am okay with it. I don’t dress to provoke anyone. I wear what I feel comfortable in. Does this have anything to do with the fact that you married quite early and started making babies early too, and did not have the opportunity to dress the way you should when you were younger? In other words, are you trying to relive your youth by dressing younger? No, it’s not necessarily that. I got married quite young and right from secondary school, I had always dressed the way a girl of my age should dress. I don’t think I should be dressing any older just because I am a wife and mother. I am still a young person and as long as my dressing is not disrespectful and I am well covered, I don’t think I have committed any crime here.

My husband is my love therapist – Omotola Jalade -Ekehinde Unquestionably, she is a superstar. She’s an actress, mother, wife, businesswoman, ! " #$ % # & actress, musician, mother of four lovely children and wife to a man she fondly calls ‘honeyboy’. You can also add comedienne to her titles, as what she does is laugh and ' !& ( % ) & & # breaking celebrity with fans across the continent; and at the same time devoting quality time to her marriage and family, working to maintain a balance between her & ! )% & % up to *!+$ !-/0!-$ % ) $) 1

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motola, how has it been? Great! My career has been interesting this year.

You recently travelled to Freetown to create awareness on maternity issues; can you tell us how your campaign went? It was brilliant; it came at a time people were truly tired of their situations. Amnesty International contacted me from London to headline the campaign on maternal mortality, ally deal with more political issues

nesty is working with in a campaign of this magnitude. I feel honoured

and privileged to work for and with people. There is something quietly different about you; did you re-brand? Or is it that you are more mature now? A little of both, I guess. I will say that along the line one picks up better habits and drops some of the notso-good ones. So if you see me as rebranded, you could be right, if you see me as more mature, you could be also right. One cannot remain the same forever. You are such a busy mum; how do children?

We keep Sundays as family day and we have mandatory holidays during their long vacation every year; we switch off our phones and spend all that 2-3 weeks with them. By the time they get back, trust me they are so choked up with us (that) they don’t mind us stepping away for a minute.

When you say you are still a young person, what age are we looking at here? I am 31years old and I don’t hide don’t need to hide my age. Do you think you have paid your dues as an actress? (Laughing) I think I have more than paid my dues. I got into the industry rules to work by, Nollywood practically had nothing when I began my career. I think I am one of those few people who struggled and toiled hard in my capacity as an actress to put Nollywood where it is today. I have paid my dues; I have worked through my own in the industry.

Do you see yourself at the climax of your profession or do you see yourself going further? I don’t think I have reached anywhere at all, for me I am still at the starting point and things can only get Do your children watch your movies better. I am trying to get to a point and give you feedback later? where generations after generations They don’t watch most of them bewill have something to learn from cause I do a lot of romantic movies. me. As for my plans, I think it would They get to see the ‘G’ rated ones and be better to take one day at a time they treat me like any other actor; and let things unfold for themselves. and depending on how they feel at

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I don’t think I have reached anywhere at all, for me I am still at the starting point and things can only get better. I am trying to get to a point where generations after generations will have something to learn from me. As for my plans, I think it would be better to take one day at a time and let things unfold for themselves.

of actors/actresses into Nollywood? We have done a good job of attracting them; they are welcome; they will make it as well indeed but they should never think of disrespecting anyone in the line of duty and they should concentrate on interpreting their roles well. Success doesn’t always take place overnight but with hard work it does happen. Since you became an actress until date what has been the biggest lie the press ever told about you that you have not had the opportunity to correct? Well...I have been lucky with the press and so far nothing excruciating. However, there was one reporter that wrote that I asked for money from organizers to meet and sit with the producers of The Last King of Scotland. The movie you featured in - ‘Ije’ was recently screened by Warner brothers and there are whispers that you are at the brink of a mouth-watering movie deal with some Hollywood A-list producers. Do you want to tell us about it? Yes, I am talking to some big names right now and we have something on the line, I don’t just want to go into the details right now but it will unfold as time goes on. What’s your make up routine? Is there some piece of cosmetic and jewelry you can’t do without?

I can live absolutely without makeup. When I am not shooting, I don’t ever, I like l’oreal volume shocking mascara and my Bobbi brown lipgloss in petal. As for jewelry, I am not a gold person; I just love very loud earrings. Many of your fans have perhaps tagged you a snob, is this a misconception of your person or what? Yes, it`s been very hard for me; I believe the people who made up this story do not really know me for who I am. I have been tagged very cold, unfriendly and all what not but it’s not true. When the opportunity presents itself some people walk up to me and say ‘’oh my God, I didn’t know you are this friendly’ and I say to them that I have always been like this. I really look forward to the day this wrong conception will be totally corrected and people who matter will see me for the person I truly am. I thank all the fans who come to my facebook wall to write; I thank them for all their comments, I really appreciate it. Someone told me that on a site called naijarules my album was voted best album out of Nollywood and I just want to use this medium to say thank you to them. Any little acknowledgment I get from people who think I am doing something good, I like to say my thank you. Sometimes, there are negative

write-ups about your husband Mathew, how does it make you feel when they put him out there? I feel that is not cool, I feel bad. I feel people should try to respect other people’s privacy. My husband is not a celebrity so I wonder why he is news. There have been insinuations that we have broken up because he doesn’t come with me to parties that shows that he really doesn’t want to be out there. The truth of the matter is that sometimes he does come out with me but he doesn’t walk in with me, he is a very private person and wants it to stay that way.

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People are whispering that your marriage is shaky, is this true? Let them whisper all they want, I don’t need to keep explaining that it’s not true. Every relationship experiences its ups and downs and that’s what makes it unique and blossom. If anyone is wishing for that to happen by whispering it, they will have a long time waiting so they better take a seat and sit down. People who spread these kinds of lies, I wonder what they stand to gain, really. Your union of 16 years has weathered the storm and is one of the few in the industry that is scandal-free. How have you been able to achieve this? It would have been extremely painful if my husband takes things to heart, then it would have been a roller coaster ride for me and then I have to go through the problem again and again. God has been great you know. The guy no get wahala. When they write negative things about you, does it affect your marriage? Does your hubby react negatively or are you both at a stage where you just laugh about anything negative written about you? No, we do not laugh about it; it’s not funny at all; oh it doesn’t affect my marriage at all. We have been married for 17 years known each other for 18 years, we know each other very well. If you are an outsider and you are writing something, you should know that you are writing about people who already know themselves. It is just very uncomfortable reading such reports when you know that you are a role model to a lot of people. Also, when

these write-ups are done, we get responses from a lot of people, so it’s not funny at all. I really worry about these reports; it’s very painful when you work very hard to comport yourself in a good manner and someone just comes from nowhere and uses hearsay to tear you down. We talk a lot about everything so I guess communication helps us survive the negativity of any write-up. What was it like when you met him? I always tell people that when I met him, I was not in love with him but he will say for him, it was love at him. I was attracted to him because of his maturity. I saw the ability for him to see me. I mean, he knows me more than I know myself. It is just weird; I just can’t explain it. just lost my father hence the emotional trauma I was experiencing at that time was overwhelming. Then he showed up with a ray of hope, which I think made me fall for his

charming nature. In those days, I was young, so there were ways I particularly handled things, which was immature. I would snap very fast because I was short-tempered. Many even my mother. But he would tell her to leave me alone. Even then, my mother will say ‘you will not marry, there is no one that will marry you,’ Can you describe your husband? He is my love and spiritual ‘therapist’. I have even gone closer to Christ because of his exemplary behaviour and the way he handles him, I admire that and emulate him. That is the connection and the way I

have been able to live with him. What is the connection between you and your children? I am strict with them. Infact, my kids think I am their `situation` too much. So I am thinking that if I was around, they would have run away from the house. I just got back from Ghana and they were telling me that I am always on the phone with them. Even though my husband is always around, I know what they are doing every minute. I think I am a bit too strict with them, maybe because I took that from my mother. She was a disciplinarian to the core. Words on marble? Live and let live

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Otunba Subomi Balogun $ % ! ! 3 % % past few decades, he has become one of the yardsticks of measuring success. $) ) % & ! ! ' % colour than white. He has his cap made in a unique style that does not require any bending and all these he compliments with a white walking stick.

Alhaji Arisekola Alao * & Yorubaland is a traditional style icon. He is known to only wear white full embroidered agbada * % he is fondly called, can be caught wearing anything other than his trademark abeti aja cap is when he is putting on a turban.

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Hon. Farouk Lawan = - represented the Bagwai/ Shanono = 2 % & 0 for the past 14 years. He wears his tagiya cap with a stint of swag that stands it out among others.

Oba otudeko The former president of the Nigeria ) 2$! & % blue chip companies is known to always adorn a traditional Yoruba cap of various colours according to the ( % is the way he bends his cap forward.

% $ % one cap. The secret however is that the Deputy Speaker of the & : decided to create his own style with his green cap. Fortunately, he knows how to blend his colours with it so that the cap goes well with anything he wears. Since he became the Deputy Speaker, he has not been caught wearing any other style of cap or colour. The cap has become a sort of identity for him.

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igerian luxury designer, Alexander Amosu, has created the most expensive champagne in the world called Taste of Diamonds. The drink costs 1.2million pounds. Amosu created a design which takes its inspiration from the Superman style signature and hand crafted it from 18ct solid white gold weighing approximately 48gsm of solid gold centred by a single flawless deep cut white diamond weighing 19cts. The label is also handmade in 18ct solid gold and weighs approximately 36gsm, handcrafted and engraved with the client’s name. Amosu created the design in collaboration with luxury champagne brand, GoÝt

My hubby’ll commit suicide if I leave him - Chioma Toplis

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oluptuous actress, Chioma Toplis was asked in a recent interview to clarify her rumoured separation from her white husband of 18 years over irreconcilable differences, she replied: “Not for me, no matter how they talk about it, it will never happen. I know what I’m talking about because I know the man I am married to, it will never happen. That is why I’m not moved when I read what they write on the pages of newspapers and the Internet. In fact, if I tell my husband that I am leaving him today, he will commit suicide. I am the pillar of that home. Though I am not the one providing for the family, I remain the pillar. I can say it again, I don’t see my marriage crashing, if they like let them do or say whatever they me, it is me that would decide whether I like, my husband will not leave am going to leave him or not.�

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is personal name might not ring a bell but certainly his professional name - Dudu Productions does. He is arguably a pioneer of the modern day audio-visual production especially musical video production. His numerous `masterpieces` include Sir Shina Peters` Ace among others. Dudu, as he is fondly called by his admirers, also had a stint with politics when he became the Chairman, Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State. The Badagry-born business man, last Thursday, clocked 60 and he hosted friends and relatives to an unusual birthday by celebrating the day with children in orphanages and special homes at the Pacelli School for the Blind. Interestingly and uniquely, he

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sked to mention the most expensive fashion item he has in a recent chat, D’banj said he has a $50, 000 (N7.9m) FM wrist watch and another watch that Jay Z also owns. “I’m always wearing expensive things; like now, I have two watches on my wrist. I’m putting on a Franck Muller, master of complication. It goes for at least $50,000. The other is a big face; the same one Jay-Z is rocking.� Asked to describe his fashion style, D’banj said: “I don’t know. I just dress the way I want to be addressed. Sometimes I want to look like a biker; sometimes I want to look like a billionaire. I wanted to get myself a power bike until I started making it. I had to decide against it because if I get injured, I would not be able

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elebrity compeer and Beat FM `On Air Personality`, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi attended the recently concluded MTV Africa All stars concert in Durban, South Africa. According to the pretty broadcaster, her personal experience of the four-day trip was quite interesting. “I was invited by MTV Base & KwaZulu Natal province to attend the grand finale of African All Stars Concert in Durban, South Africa. I sorted out my travel documents and eagerly awaited the trip. This would be my first proper trip to another African country. I have been to Kenya once but it was a stopover trip I had on my way to Dubai. I used to feel a little ashamed of visiting other countries in other continents often but not Africa. It was such a very refreshing experience for me

as I was able to appreciate the social and professional aspects of another country entirely.�

‘exploded’ with her recent reaction to series of criticisms that trailed her personality in recent time. According to her, “Do you want to kill all our celebs with your bullying? I thought you had learnt after Goldie. Celebrities are humans and have feelings too. In my attempt to re-brand myself, you bullied me and made me hypertensive. You said I am an mgbeke‌that am this‌am that‌you kept firing me! While you were busy bullying me for nothing, more talent scouts were noticing me. You were too busy putting me down to even notice my new beautiful concepts. Look at all the magazines I have covered, yet instead of encouraging me, you bully me even more. My first big screen movie with Hollywood stars was just premiered in Lagos and instead of congratulating me, you continued

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oncerning songstress Tiwa Savage’s controversial relationship with TeeBlitz, the leggy singer retorted thus: “I don’t think I owe the public any details about my private life. I will have to choose when to let out something about my life or when not to let it out. I don’t see a reason why I must disclose details of my private life. That shouldn’t be anybody’s business”. When also asked if she wrote any song about him regarding their strained relationship, Tiwa said: “I can’t really say if there is. But as a human being and as a songwriter, it is difficult to write a song without writing about your life and experience.

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bet ladies would not want to miss out of this fantastic offer coming from `Nicki Minaj Fashion Week`. Born in 1982, famed hiphop artiste, Nicki Minaj, is a Diva who has created an unusual fashion experience for herself. She has been chosen to debut in the Totalwrap Fashion Week not just for her bold fashion choices both in colour and styles, but also because she’s a strong woman who serves as a role model to fashion lovers. According to source close to the outfit, “Nicki Minaj appeals to fashionistas, divas and music lovers. All these we have among Totalwrap readers and Totalwrap’s Nicki Minaj Fashion Week which, going by responses and reactions of Nigeria`s fashion stakeholders, will surely be a success especially in terms of attendance and patronage”.

He surely inspired me in writing some of the songs in the album.”

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igeria’s oldest practicing musician, Fatai Rolling Dollar, is seriously sick and in hospital. The 85-year-old was reportedly rushed to the hospital by his wife over a week ago where he was admitted and still receiving treatment. He was said to have taken ill while on a musical tour of the United States of America, courtesy of an American based but Nigerian promoter. An emergency return trip was quickly arranged for him to come back to Nigeria to be with his family. Family sources also say his condition was so bad that he couldn’t move his legs on his

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29-year-old crane operator, Moses Okwudili died last Monday evening on the set of Elvis Chuks’ movie ‘Hustlers’ after the crane he was operating made contact with high tension wires and he was electrocuted. Witnesses said Moses pushed the crane too far up, and was looking at the monitor when the crane made contact with a killer wire. He was electrocuted on the spot. People around gave him CPR before rushing him to a nearby hospital where he later died. The movie director, Elvis Chuks, was standing beside him checking out monitors when the tragic incident occurred. They were shooting a scene with Nse Ikpe Etim Clifford. A distraught Chuks has temporarily suspended the

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movie production as they mourn the passing of Okwudili. He left behind a young child.

Nigeria’s Lovelyn Ebenechi, 16, wins Germany’s Next Top Model

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he is obviously mixed race and probably never been to Nigeria, but learnt Nigerians have definitely been claiming her! Lovelyn Ebenechi just emerged Germany`s next top model queen for the year 2013, beating 19 other contestants to the crown. The `Cycle 8` finale took place on Thursday May 30th in Germany and was hosted by Germany`s top compeer: Heidi Klum.

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amaican-born, Smooth FM `On-Air-Personality` and Director of Programmes, Kirk Anthony Derrick has passed on. According to sources, Kirk collapsed a few hours after his show `The Kazbah` in the evening of May 31 and was rushed to Reddington Hospital on Victoria Island, Lagos, where he was pronounced dead. Cause of death will be made public when the autopsy result comes out. “For him, being part of the Smooth FM family was the next chapter in his life and sadly, it was his last,” Smooth FM said in a press release. Kirk relocated to Nigeria in 2009 to work at Smooth FM. He was 53 years old. He is survived by his wife and children.

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he Peplum dress has been enjoying massive attention for a couple of years now and n nd fashionistas are still rocking this beautifull outfit. It makes every woman look more elegant and feminine by adding a simple wave accent on n the hips. The peplum adds a real feel of retro glamour and d elegance while still maintaining its flirtatious charm.

FOR CASUAL If you’re catching up with the girls for lunch, add d a great necklace or an oversized bag and ditch the hee flats for some heels for effortless chic. For the office Well-fitted peplum dress can take you from day to night in style. Just add some heels and ditch n the handbag for a great clutch. Remember, when it comes to styling your outfit for the office, less iss more. Accessories should contrast with the ladylike vibe—choose an edgy metallic clutch or a bright stiletto. e em The only shape to be slightly wary of wearing them is the Pear shape. A Peplum Dress may accentuate your larger bottom area, but as with all thingss there will be a way around it so try and see!!

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They are regarded as Junites due to the timeliness of their birth in June. We bring you few of Nigeria’s celebrities born in the month of June.

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he is presently Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Finance and leader of the Economic Team. Dr. Okonjo – Iweala to hold either of those positions. She 2003 until her appointment as foreign minister in June 2006, and as foreign minister until her resignation in August 2006. Okonjo-Iweala was considered as a possible replacement for former World Bank President, Paul Wolfowitz. On October 4, 2007, she was appointed

father, Professor Chukuka Okonjo, is the King from the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family of Ogwashi-Ukwu. Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was educated at Harvard University, graduating magna cum laude in 1977, and earned her Ph.D. in regional economics and development from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

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orn on June 9, 1980 in Zaria, Kaduna State to Colonel Duro Oyebanjo and Mrs Faith Olubukola Oyebanjo, Daniel Oyebanjo popularly called D`Banj is arguably the most popular hiphop actist in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.He has a huge number of fans and followers as Managing Director of the World Bank not only in Nigeria but beyond the shores by the World Bank President, Robert of the African continent. Also known Zoellick. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala is an Igbo as `The Koko Master,` `Igwe,` `Skibanj`, from Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State where her the Osun State indigene has Kehinde,

Sola, Yinka and Taiwo as siblings. He is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering, Lagos State University. D’banj released his debut album `no long thing` in 2005, revolutionizing the Nigerian music scene, his follow up albums include `Rundown/Funk you up` in 2006 and `The Entertainer` in 2008. His 2010 singles `Mr Endowed` and `Scapegoat` are on every music playlist across the continent of Africa. D’banj is a founder of Koko Foundation for Youth and United Nations Youth Ambassador for Peace. In 2012, Dapo ‘D’banj’ Oyebanjo split from the Mo Hits Record crew and joined the G.O.O.D Music family under Kanye West and was signed to Mercury Records. an imprint in the UK under the Mercury Records Group of Universal Music UK.

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he is a Nigerian actress, born into a family of seven from Rivers State of the Ikwere

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Saturday Newswatch, June 8 2013

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ETIQUETTE with Sola Bodunrin Sanusi olubod4@yahoo.com

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tribe. In 2005, she competed against other contestants on a reality TV show called !" # $ % !& runner up. Dikeh’s appearance on the show was seen as a means of getting closer to the `big life`, and her start in the Nigerian movie industry came soon after. Nollywood, as it is colloquially known, ' in number of movies produced each year. After Dikeh`s second appearance in her second movie `Holy Cross`, more movie directors and producers were struggling to cast her, and she has appeared in scores of movies ever since. Tagged Miss Controversy, Dikeh’s role in the movie `Dirty Secret` generated controversies amongst her fans because the movie contains nude scenes. While some criticize her role of being untraditional and un-African, others say that Dikeh is merely being professional. Her foray into

music also came with criticisms, a thing the pretty actress has regarded as her mirror to improvement.

oing by the generally saying,’ catch them young’, I don’t think it is a crime teaching your school age child table manners. Charity they say begins at home before he embarrasses you at a public outing. This week’s etiquette is just a guide to parents, daddies too inclusive, to teach their children the right way to eat and behave at the table. This guide could be because of your child, maybe you have tried so many times to get him do it rightly and you haven’t achieve a desired result.Please don’t dismiss this. Where do you start teaching your child table manners? Begin with the idea that mealtimes are pleasant and that good behaviour makes them more fun for everyone. Talk with your child about the importance of good manners, and encourage him to think of himself as a polite person. Set realistic expectations, and then gently enforce them until they become habit. What can I teach him at this age? Now that your child is a gradeschooler, he’s capable of the basics plus a few finer points. He should know to wash his hands before he comes to the table, and to leave his toys and books behind. You’ll want him to sit up nicely at the table (keeping his feet under the table, not on the chair), not to tip his chair back, to say “please� and “thank you,� to use his utensils instead of his fingers when appropriate, to ask to be excused when he’s finished eating, and to take his dishes to the kitchen sink or counter. (Thanking the person who prepared the meal is a nice touch too). Tell your child that he’s old enough now to learn some adult table manners, too. Some nitty-gritty you might like to teach him: t 5P XBJU VOUJM FWFSZPOF JT served before starting to eat t 5P QVU IJT OBQLJO JO IJT MBQ and use it to wipe his mouth (only) t 5P DPNNFOU OJDFMZ PO UIF foods he likes (and not to say anything about the food he doesn’t like) t 5P UBLF TNBMM CJUFT BOE DIFX with his mouth closed. t /PU UP TMVSQ t )PX UP VTF B LOJGF BOE GPSL to cut his food t 8IJDI VUFOTJMT UP VTF XIFO faced with a choice (smaller fork for cake, bigger spoon for soup, for example) Most important, help your child polish his communication skills at the table by including him in discussions and teaching him to talk pleasantly. Point out that this is a great time to chat with each other and that you’re interested in his day. What’s the best way to teach your child these things? Your child looks to you as an example, so the best way is to show him how it’s done. Talk pleasantly at the table — no lectures, arguments, or raised voices. Say “please� and “thank you� when you ask for something to be passed. And don’t read your tablet, text, talk on the phone, watch television, or jump up and down to

tend to other things. Show him that good table manners involve showing respect for the other people at the table. Consistency will help make good manners a habit for your child in the coming years, so when you introduce a behaviour, set expectations and use gentle reminders to reinforce them. Prompt a “thank you� for that second helping of peas, and hand him a fork or spoon if he uses his fingers to pick them up. By now your child is old enough to understand whatever rules you’ve set up for behaviour at the table. Logical consequences are best. So don’t serve that second helping unless he’s asked politely. Give your child strokes for behaving well at the table — when he sits nicely and asks for things politely, for example. Don’t overdo the praise, though; because you don’t want him to feel that he’s the center of attention whenever you sit down to share a meal. You might also explain to your grade-schooler that knowing the polite thing to do as he grows up will help him be comfortable in all kinds of situations — while at a friend’s house, while visiting Aunt Sarah, or in fancy restaurants, for example. What should I do when my child misbehaves at the table? If he’s being unpleasant to be around, have him leave the table, and don’t let him come back to finish his meal or be with the family. Explain that his behaviour is unacceptable and that he can try again at the next meal. If you make it enjoyable for your child to share meals with you — by talking with him and being upbeat — then he’s more likely to want to stay and share the good vibes. Next time (or eventually, in any case), he won’t do things that get him banished.

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. L-R: Dr Angela Attah, Mrs Efe Adefulu and Barrister Teni Majekodunmi. L- R: Senator Gbenga Obadara, Chief Mrs Oluremi Tinubu and Senator Gbenga Ashafa.

L-R: Chairperson Lagos Mainland Local Government, Mrs. Anike Adekanya, Mr. Badejo and wife Aina Badejo, Chief Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, Senator Gbenga Ashafa, and f ormer Deputy Speaker, Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) Lagos State and South West President, Honourable Adetoni Adediran.

PHOTOS:SAMUEL ALUKO.

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R-L: Lagos State Governor Raji Fashola, Ogun State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Abimbola Akeredolu and frontline constitutional lawyer, Chief Ben Nwanbueze.

. L-R: Executive Director, Rotakin Intertade, Mrs Ayotunde Oderinde, Mrs Rose Ashinze, Mrs Kunbi Wuraola and Chief Olusegun Oderinde. PHOTOS:SAMUEL ALUKO.

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. L-R: Guest of Honour, Mrs. Eme Akenzua, Special Guest of Honour, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, School Head, The King’s School, Mrs.Victoria Tandoh and Chief Technical Officer, National Gallery Of Art, Mr. Ajanaku Funsho.

L-R: School Head, The king’s School, Mrs.Victoria Tandoh, Winner, Miss Sola Adebayo, ,Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, Mrs. Eme Akenzua and Mr. Ajanaku Funsho.

L-R: Chief Ben Nwanbueze with Hon. Justice Pius Aderemi. PHOTOS:SAMUEL ALUKO.

Photos: Godwin Irekhe

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L-r) National President Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) Rev. Felix Omobude, with National Administrative Secretary, Pastor Akinwale Akinola, and National Deputy President, Pastor Paul Adefarasin.

L-R: Mrs. O.O Okikiolu and other victims relatives

L-r)National Secretary, PFN Apostle Emmanuel Kure, National President Rev. Felix Omobude, and National Deputy President, Pastor Paul Adefarasin. R-L: Relatives of victims, Mrs.O.O. Okikiolu, Mrs. Dayo Erogbogbo and Miss. Tolani Okikiolu

Photos: Godwin Irekhe

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R-L: Company Secretary, FBN Holdings Plc, Mr.Tijjani Borodo, Group Chairman, Dr.Oba Otudeko, Chief Executive Officer, Mr.Bello Maccido and Director, Mr.Bisi Onasanya.

2. L-R: Shareholders, FBN Holdings Plc, Dr. Christian Adimorah, Alhaji Mohammadu Ibrahim and Alhaji Umaru Mutallab. Photos: Godwin Irekhe

PHOTOS:SAMUEL ALUKO.

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L-R: Inventor, Mr. Ron Mosar, former Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Prof. Oladapo Afolabi, Chairman, Governing Board, LUTH, Dr. Mrs. Tokunbo Dosunmu - Awolowo, Special Adviser to the President, Prof. Dan Adebiyi, and representative of Lagos State deputy governor, Mrs Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu

L-R: Chairman, Crystal Hospital, Dr. Lasun Adeyemi, Chairman, Governing Board, LUTH, Dr. Mrs. Tokunbo Dosunmu - Awolowo, Special Adviser to the President, Prof. Dan Adebiyi, Group Managing Director, CHAMS Plc, Mr Demola Aladekomo, and Prof. Oladapo Afolabi Photos: Godwin Irekhe

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Making Nigerian corn flour Jello- (Eko/Agidi) end up with lumpy corn pudding. Reduce the heat to the barest minimum while stirring. If the heat is high, it might become lumpy too. -When it has completely thickened like custard, add little Cold water to the sides

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Readymade versions are everywhere but many prefer cooking all their meals themselves. Eko/agidi is easy to prepare. Just follow these simple steps religiously and you will get your desired result. What you will need t $PSO 'MPVS QBQ PHJ akamu): 3 wraps t $PME XBUFS NMT t -FBWFT PS QMBTUJD CPXMT Direction -Get white corn starch known as Ogi or Akamu. Make sure the corn starch is fresh and not stale -Dissolve the corn starch with cold water in a clean pot till it becomes slurry. Add water bit by bit because that’s the best way to get a good mixture

without lumps -Place the pot of mixture on fire and set the heating to medium low. -Stir continuously with a

wooden spatula. -After 3 minutes of continual staring, the corn starch mixture begins to thicken. Continue stirring; don’t stop so you don’t

-Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 10mins on medium heat -To check if the meal is fully done, put a small quantity into some cold water. If it sets after cooling down then the meal is done. -Wrap in Moi moi leaves to get the popular shape but if leaves are not available, pour into smaller bowls and leave to cool -Serve with hot Akara, Moi moi, Efo riro or Pepersoup.

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