Lifestyle

Embrace Modern Technology In Your Profession – Dr Okunnu

By Web News 781

A Don, Dr Ganiyu Okunnu has advised theater arts Practitioners to embrace the use of modern technology to enhance their works towards facilitating attitudinal change among Nigerians and enhance people’s trust in the practitioners.

Dr Okunnu of the Mass Communication Department, Crescent University Abeokuta gave the advice at a lecture  to commemorate the annual theater fiesta organised by the  Theater Arts and Motion pictures Practitioners Association of Nigerian,TAMPAN, in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital. 

Dr Okunnu who spoke on the theme, “Harnessing creativity and Innovation in Improving Socio- Economic Environment in the 21st Century” also called on government at all levels  to collaborate with the  association and other relevant agencies in promoting the rich cultural value of Yoruba race. 

National President of TAMPAN, Mr  Bolaji Amusan, popularly called Mr Latin, who acknowledged that theatre Arts practitioners represented the mirror of the society appealed to both federal and state governments to implement policies capable of attracting investors to the movie industry

Also, the TAMPAN Governor in Ogun State, Mr Owolabi Ajasa who expressed members readiness to be more creative in their works also urged the relevant authorities to open up more opportunities to boost the movie production business.

Highlights of the event included recognition of outstanding and supportive individuals as well as Songs, and Stage Drama competition among teams from Egba and Ijebu, Remo and Yewa Zones of the state

Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

Lifestyle

Popular Comic Nollywood Actor “Baba Suwe” Is Dead

By Web News 988

Veteran Actor, Babatunde Omidina popularly known as “Baba Suwe” is dead.

A family source confirmed the incident to newsmen in an interview.

Also, the president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, TAMPAN, Mr. Bolaji Amusan also known as Mr. Latin, said details of his death are still sketchy but added that he has spoken to the daughter of the deceased, Adesola Omidina, who confirmed that the veteran thespian’s passage.

Omidina was born on August 22, 1958, in Inabere Street in Lagos Island where he grew up but hails from Ikorodu local government area of Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria.

He had his primary education at Jamaitul Islamial Primary School in Lagos and Children Boarding School, Osogbo before he proceeded to Adekanbi Commercial High School in Mile 12, Lagos state but obtained the West African School Certificate from Ifeoluwa Grammar School in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, southwestern Nigeria.

Omidina began acting in 1971 but came into the limelight after he featured in a movie titled, Omolasan, a film produced by Obalende.

He became more popular after he featured in Iru Esin, produced by Olaiya Igwe in 1997.

In 2011, he was accused of cocaine trafficking by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, an allegation that was described as false and defamatory by the ruling of the Lagos High Court of law.

His solicitor was the late Bamidele Aturu, a Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist

Owonikoko/Net

Entertainment

“Orisabunmi” Dies At 60

By Web News 1243

Veteran Yoruba actress Folake Aremu, popularly known as “Orisabunmi” has died.

She was 60 years old.

President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, TAMPAN, Mr Bolaji Amusan, aka Mr Latin, confirmed she died on Tuesday night.

“She died last night sir,” Mr Latin said.

Another senior TAMPAN member, Mr Tunde Ola-Yusuff also announced the death in a Facebook post.

“She left without a goodbye. The sudden death of Mrs Folake Aremu (ORISABUNMI) has been announced.

“Really a shock on everyone. Iya Oosa, may God rest your Soul among the righteous,” Ola Yusuff wrote.

Born on October 10, 1960, in Ilu Ola, Kwara State, Orisabunmi became popular in the 80s TV series “Arelu” starring her then husband, Jimoh Aliu and others like Fadeyi Oloro.

Jimoh and Folake Aliu had a very rocky marriage and the two were separated long before Aworo died in September, 2020.

The veteran actress died at the age of 60 at her residence in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital during brief illness.

Positive FM, Akure