IT'S JUST 6 DAYS TO YORUBA FILMS AND MUSIC FAIR 2017.

According to information at our disposal all is now set for the maiden edition of  Yoruba Films and Music Fair , in the words of the organizers the festival is designed  to rediscover the cultural and traditional roots of the Yoruba people both in vogue and those dying.

Mrs Adebimpe Akinshola , Acting Commissioner Culture and Tourism, Lagos State

Also “The fair will encourage traditional practices of Yoruba people especially amongst young people who are adopting foreign culture and practices to the detriment of the Yoruba culture. further more

“YFMF will provide a platform for producers, directors and marketers of Yoruba films and music to showcase their works and review latest developments in the film and music industry with a view to raising the standard and competing more effectively on global stage.

The fair which is endorsed by the Lagos State Government is star studded event as it will feature music performances by some notable Fuji musicians and hip hop artistes . The Yoruba Films and Music Fair will run between 5 - 7 July , 2017 at the Blue Roof inside LTV 8, Alausa -Ikeja. As powered by Another Creation Communications.
  

40 YEARS ON: DELE ODULE SET FOR MULTI MILLION NAIRA STAGE PLAY .

Popular actor, Dele Odule, will be celebrating his 40 years of active performance on stage in the weeks to come, in other to make the celebration a memorable one , he is planning stage  N10 million naira  play titled ‘Oju Kelekun’ ( Farewell to Reproach.)

The 56-year-old actor disclosed this recently at  a media chat with newsmen  in Abeokuta on the  activities being organised to commemorate his 40 years on stage.

Dele Odule

He also revealed  that over 100 cast and crew would spend at least 21 days rehearsing towards the stage performance, which is expected to hit the stage for its first command performance on June 12 in Abeokuta.

Mr. Odule, who is also the President of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Producers’ Association of Nigeria, further stated  that the entire cast and crew are expected to assemble at Westgate Hotel in Ado-Ekiti from April 23.

In his worlds “I will also like to appeal for sponsorship because the play will be staged in Kwara State as well as all the South-West States. The play Oju kelekun, a social satire written by the talented thespian . will be directed by former Director of the Abuja carnival, Professor Bakare Ojo, a foremost theatre practitioner and the first Professor of dance in Nigeria.

Speaking on why he is passionate about boosting stage performances in Nigeria, Mr. Odule said he was bothered by the fact that stage performances was gradually going into extinction following the demise of the founding fathers of Nigerian theatre such as Hubert Ogunde, Duro Ladipo, Akin Ogungbe, Kola Oogunmola and Oyin Adejobi.  The actor who is best known for his role in the 1993 hit movie titled Ti Oluwa Nile also disclosed that he has assembled a team of seasoned artists from the academia and travelling theatre to make the venture a reality.

"The idea is to bring back the lost memories. Our youth can then have an opportunity to choose a career in the arts through this form of motivation.” He submitted.

Odule was born in the town of Oru Ijebu, in Ijebu North Local Government of Ogun State  in 1961.He was nominated in the "Best Supporting Actor (Yoruba)" category at the  2014 Best Of Nollywood Awards for his role in the film Kori Koto. Dele started acting in a drama group called Oloko Theatre Group under the mentorship of Mukaila Adebisi. He made his debut appearance in 1986 before he shot into limelight after starring in the movie titled Ti Oluwa Ni Le.  He has since went on to star in over 200 movies.

Ojo Bakare

The creative  actor holds a Grade II Certificate from the Teacher's Training College, Oru before he proceeded to studied Theatre Arts at the University of Ibadan,Oyo State .

MEET IYA AWERO. A VERSATILE NOLLYWOOD VETERAN .

She is one of the oldest actress in the country (born October 3, 1950), Lanre Adeshina Hassan , popularly called Iya Awero is a Nigerian film actress , who features majorly in the Yoruba-language cinema of Nollywood

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 although she features in English-language productions as well.

Since the start of her career with the Ojo Ladipo Theatre Group over 50 years  ago,  the versatile actress  has featured in multiple films. Some of her movie credits are  Ìlù Gángan, Iró Gunfun,Adelebo,Aje Metta,Baba Lukudi,Iyawo Tunde,Igba Ewa,Ìkúnlè Kèsán,Ìrírí Mi,Mama Lanre,Oníbárà,Àtànpàkò òtún,Ejide,Okun Emi,Dokita Alabere,Fadùn Sáyémi,Ire Aye Mi,Eto Ikoko,Idajo Mi Tide,Ishola Oba-orin,Ogo-Nla,Sade Blade,Ògìdán,Ògo Idílé,Okun Ife,Orí,Jawonbe,Ogbologbo,Ojabo Kofo,Pakúté Olórun,Boya Lemo,Back to Africa,Owo Blow: The Genesis,Aso Ásiri, Family on Fire, Omo Elemosho, Ayitale among others. 

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YFMF POSTPONED TO ACCOMODATES MORE STAKEHOLDERS.

In other to give more stakeholders the opportunity to be part of the  maiden edition of the Yoruba Films and Music Fair originally slated for March 22 and 27,2017 at the Blue Roof,  Lagos State Television (LTV 8)  Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, Another Creation Communications the brain behind the project has announced   5th to 7th July,2017 as the new date while the venue still remain.

Elesho Pic by:YFMF

In the words of Wale Okoya ,the Spokesperson for the organizers,YORUBA MUSIC & FILM FAIR, to be organized every year, will provide a platform for producers, directors and marketers of Yoruba films and music to showcase their works and review latest developments in the film and music industry with a view to raise the standards of movie and music production in Nigeria.

The fair which will be an annual event is also endorsed by major traditional rulers, including the Oni of Ife ,Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II , the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi and  other prominent Yoruba personalities have also indicated interest to be  part of the epoch-making event.

The Yoruba Films and Music Fair is being put together by Another Creation Communications, a leading multimedia and event production company   in conjuction with LTV 8 and Arewa House Of Culture.

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CAPTION THIS PHOTO .THERE IS A GIFT FOR THE MOST CREATIVE CAPTION (2 SPECIAL INVITATION CARDS, TO YORUBA FILMS AND MUSIC FAIR AFTER PARTY ).
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MEET OGA BELLO OUR ARTISTE OF THE DAY.

Oga Bello .Pic: www.google.com

Adebayo Salami. Albeit of Kwara descent,  was born on May 9th, 1953 in Lagos State where he had both primary and secondary education.
Salami began his acting career in 1964 with a group called Young Concert Party, under the leadership of Ojo Ladipo, popularly known as Baba Mero. After a few years, the group changed its name to Ojo Ladipo Theatre Group, and later metamorphosed into Awada Kerikeri Theatre Group.^[ Following the demise of Ojo Ladipo in 1978, Salami took the mantle of leadership of the group, which brought him into the limelight.

He featured in the first Yoruba film, Ajani Ogun, in which the late Adeyemi Afolayan, the father of Kunle Afolayan and Gabriel Afolayan, plays the lead role. He also featured in a movie titled Kadara by Adeyemi Afolayan (Ade love).

He later featured in the  popular Nigerian comedy series Comedy half hour with the stage name Oga Bello.He produced his first movie, Ogun Ajaye, in 1985, from the stable of Awada Kerikeri.
Since 1985, he has produced, directed and featured in several Yoruba movies.
He was a pioneer member of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners, and also served as president of the association. Oga Bello is married with 18 children.
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BREAKING: YORUBA FILMS AND MUSIC FAIR GETS NEW DATES.

The maiden edition of Yoruba Films And Music Fair originally slated to run between  22nd -26th March,2017, has been postponed till 5th to 7th July,2017. According to the words of the Convener/Fair Director, Tayo Ogunlade, the postponement ,became necessary in other to give more stakeholders the opportunity to be part of the epoch making event.

It will interest you to know that the fair  is designed to help rediscover the cultural and traditional roots of Yoruba people (both in vogue and those dying) as  captured on celluloid films and evergreen music of yesteryears.

The Yoruba Films and Music Fair is packaged by Another Creation Communications  a leading multimedia and event production company, in partnership with Lagos Television and Arewa House of Culture and it will take place at the Blue Roof auditorium , Lagos State Television (LTV)  Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. There will be film screening, workshop , music, drama, exhibition and networking among others. The popular cinematographer, Tunde Kelani,
is among some of the top practitioners expected to deliver papers at the fair.