PHOTOS: ODUNLADE ADEKOLA, FUNKE AKINDELE, GABRIEL AFOLAYAN OTHERS SHINE AT THE YORUBA MOVIES ACADEMY AWARDS (YMAA) + COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS

On sunday June 3, 2012, guests trooped the Cultural Centre, kuto, Abeokuta venue for the inaugural edition of the Yoruba Movie Academy Awards (YMAA). The maiden awards whose sole intent was to celebrate outstanding artistes in the Yoruba movie industry was put together by the Ogun State government and spearheaded by Tunde Oshinibosi also known as Laface. Like I mentioned earlier, it was a fierce battle as all the nominees are all exceptional in their rights but the awards if you agree with me went to the deserving nominees. Glo ambassadors, Odunlade Adekola&Funke Akindele won for their categories (best actor&actress) as well as Gabriel Afolayan who clinched the most promising actor award etc.Funke Akindele-Oloyede and Gabriel Afolayan were unavoidably absent at the event.
A hearty congratulations to the winners!
WINNERS' LIST (1) BEST ACTOR IN A LEAD ROLE Yomi Fash Lanso Odunlade Adekola WINNER Muyiwa Ademola Femi Adebayo Femi Branch
(2) BEST ACTRESS IN A LEAD ROLE Fathia Balogun Toyin Aimakhu Funke Akindele WINNERBimbo Akintola Mosun Filani
(3) BEST MUSICIAN IN AN ACTING ROLE Pasuma Idris Abdulkareem Saheed Osupa WINNER Obesere Sexy Steel
(4) MOST PROMISING ACTOR Tinuke Ogungbe Damola Olatunji Gabriel Afolayan WINNERBisi Komolafe Kayode Akinbayo (5) YMAA BEST CROSSOVER ACTOR Kelvin Ikeduba. WINNERRykardo Agbor WINNERMercy Aigbe Doris Simeon Rose Odika (6) BEST COMEDY ACTOR Lanre Omiyinka (Ijesa) Bolaji Amusan (Mr. Latin) Afeez Oyetoro (Saka) WINNER Adekola Tijani Olaniyi Afonja (Sanyeri) (7) BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE Rachel Oniga Sola Sobowale Fausat Balogun Toyin Afolayan Peju Ogunmola WINNER(8) BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE Ebun Oloyede Antar Laniyan Dele Odule Taiwo Hassan Adebayo Salami. WINNER(9) BEST YORUBA CULTURAL MOVIE Isese WINNERKujenra Kolo Kolo Akuko Oran Irawo Oke (10) BEST DIRECTOR Bayo Alawiye Abbey Lanre WINNERAdebayo Tijani Muyideen S. Ayinde Lasun Ray
(11) ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND Imisi Esu Emi Abata WINNERIse Baba Kamimo Won Kuta Nle (12) ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY Kuta Nle Ise WINNERRansom Baba Kamimo Won Emi Abata
(13) YMAA BEST MARKETER Olasco Films Corporate Pictures WINNERToymax Film Almaroof Epsalum Productions

PHOTOS FROM ACTRESS FUNKE AKINDELE'S WEDDING

Going by tweets, Blackberry updates, one could tell Funke’s wedding was held amidst pomp&pageantry, of course this is a once in a life time occassion.
Anchored by Comedian of the Federal Republic, (CFR) Gbenga Adeyinka; the engagement was held in the morning before the couple accompanied by family, friends, fans&loved ones sealed their union in a church.

Stars who took out time to celebrate with the actress par excellence&glo ambassador include Genevieve Nnaji (was anybody expecting her?), Lola Margaret, Desmond Elliot, Ini Edo, Tiwa Savage Chico&Joy Ejiro and many more.

When next you see Funke, pls remember to address her as Mrs Funke ‘khadijat’ Oloyede.

Watch this space for more pictures!

PHOTO: FUNKE AKINDELE'S NIKKAI CEREMONY

According to bononline, actress Funke Akindele pulled a fast one on us. Her Nikkai ceremony which was slated for December or so took place (or is even taking place) today! Here's a picture!

Watch this space for more!
Ghenghen! Someone just introduced Mayfool.

Photocredit: BON

MARRIED BUT LIVING SINGLE PREMIERES IN JUNE

The premiere of the highly expected drama flick – “Married but Living Single” will take place at the Silverbird Galleria on Sunday 3rd June 2012.  The event will kick off with a red carpet session at 5pm followed by the screening of the movie by 6 pm.
The movie inspired by a book written by a man of God is directed by Tunde Olaoye and produced by Kalejaiye Adeboye Paul (KAP).
 
It revolves around challenges faced by career women in the contemporary society as to their ability to blend between career and the family.  It stars Joke Silva, Funke Akindele, Joseph Benjamin, Tina Mba, Femi Brainard and a host of others.
 
 
SYNOPSIS
Mike (Joseph Benjamin) is an entrepreneur who is happily married to Kate (Funke Akindele) the creative director of an advertising agency owned by an overbearing boss played by Joke Silva. She is so much engrossed with her career that she wins big brands for her company.
Mike is diagnosed with cancer of the lungs in consequence of the smoking habit he cultivated in his school days, he needs to go to India for surgery and the Doctor advised that his wife should take a leave and come with him to hasten the recuperating process, Kate agrees to go with her husband, but as they are about to travel, the biggest telecoms company in the middle east has just been licensed to operate in Nigeria, Kate’s company stands the chance to win the bid for their adverts, and they will not be able to do the bidding without the creative director.  Kate is torn in between travelling to help her husband recuperate and winning the biggest account ever for her company.

FUNKE AKINDELE OPENS UP ON WEDDING TALES

In a recent interview in today's PUNCH newspapers, ace yoruba actress, Funke Akindele finally opened up on the tales making rounds about her marriage to Alhaji Kehinde Oloyede popularly called Almaroof or Kenny Doo, a politician and socialite who's married with kids.

"I am no longer a kid and I know what
it means to be in love. I am in love and I am not ashamed to say so.
This is not a feeling you contrive, it comes naturally.
My dear, this is true love. And I have found it. Just be happy for me, I have found true love." She stated.

As simple as ABC. At thirteeeeeeee five, yes 35, (she would be 36 this year) this isn't a script she's handling, it's real and is her life, her decision should be respected no matter how funny it sounds. She's responsible for her own happiness. It's a matter of the heart. All the best sisto! No shaking…

FUNKE AKINDELE'S HUSBAND-TO-BE REVEALED

The buzz surrounding A-list actress and ambassador, Funke Akindele a.k.a Jenifa has been so intense off late. This is so because the question of when she is getting married or who she is saying 'I Do' to has finally been cleared.

So the delectable Miss Funke will become a second wife (or whatever position) to Alhaji Kehinde Oloyede popularly called Almaroof or Kenny Doo, a politician who is well known in Oshodi axis& who once vyed for the position of local government chairman and house of Representative member in Oshodi-Isolo 1 constituency under the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2007.

Kenny Doo according to a busy body friend of mine is the son of Iyaloja of Oshodi (market women leader) is married with kids. Funke is a member of the Mountain of Fire Ministries (MFM) and her mum a Pastor in the same church. Issokay!!

Introduction has been slated for May 26&wedding sometime December.

Congrats Sulia ken, Almaroof ken.

7 DAYS TO GO: FLYTIME ENTERTAINMENT&ALAPOMEJI RECORDS GATHER MUSIC INDUSTRY HEAVYWEIGHTS FOR THE BASHORUN GAA VERSUS (BGV) CONCERT

Lagos are you ready? One of the most-anticipated concerts by indigenous lyricist, Abolore Akande known as 9ice is only 7 days away.
Tagged Bashorun Gaa Versus (BGV) and spearheaded by leading event company, Flytime Entertainment, the event which promises to be a blast in a ball will be held at Eko Hotel and Suites on March 11, 2012.
Hosted by wave-making actress, Funke Akindele a.k.a Jenifa, A-list musicians performing at the event include Fuji Maestro Kwam 1, African Queen crooner, 2Face Idibia, P-square, Tiwa Savage  Banky W, Duncan Mighty, Terry G, Wizkid, Lord of Ajasa, Dammy Crane, Davido, Modenine, Yemi Sax, Seriki, YQ, DJ Zeez and the Ajayi brothers.
The night will also see the Ogbomosho artiste launching his Bashorun Gaa and Versus albums…

Legooooooo!

PHOTOS: TUNDE KELANI, FUNKE AKINDELE APPRECIATE FANS OVER 'MA'AMI'

Funke Akindele signs autograph for fans
Tunde Kelani signs autograph
Tunde Kelani, Ayomide Abatti, Funke Akindele

Ace cinematographer, Tunde Kelani and Nollywood actress par excellence, Funke Akindele together with 2 members of ‘Ma’ami’ cast (Wole Ojo and Ayomide Abatti) had a swell time signing autographs, chatting and taking photos with their fans over the success of latest Mainframe epic, ‘Ma’ami’. The two-day event took place at the Silverbird Galleria on february 18th&19th.
Funke looks smashing in this overall apparel.

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