Nigerian Movie Supplier Bags Toronto Film Festival Award Of Excellence

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February 28, 2024

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Nigerian Movie Supplier Bags Toronto Film Festival Award Of Excellence—Founder of Blue Pictures Cinema, Joy Odiete, has bagged the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) award of excellence for her service delivery in the content distribution sector of the African film industry.

Odiete, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, said the award was one of many recognitions that had come her way since her entry into the industry in 2005.

She appreciated TINFF for recognising the long years of service Blue Pictures had dedicated in rewriting the history of African cinema.

She said: “I am feeling incredibly grateful to receive the award of excellence from the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival and recognition from the Mayor of Brampton.

“This honour is truly humbling and I am so thankful for the support of my Blue Pictures team and partners.

“The award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in bringing our stories to life. Thank you for believing in our vision, and for this incredible recognition.”

TINFF is a multicultural film festival that values diversity and inclusion, providing a creative platform for Canadian and international films.

Odiete, a renowned local and international independent film distributor and film sales agent, had been a sub distributor to Warner Brothers Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures, Black Sheep Entertainment and other independent studios in the U.S., UK and South Africa for over 19 years.

Her works as a film distributor have recorded major successes for foreign studios with franchise titles like: Harry Porter, Star Wars, Thor, Avengers, Batman, Iron Man and more.

She has also worked with Nollywood giants and behind some Nigerian box-office hits like, The Return of Jenifa, Phone Swap, Maami, Last Flight to Abuja, The Mirror Boy, and Anchor Baby amongst others.

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Saxophone Hub is Created to Help Raise Generations of Musicians- Jerry Omole

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March 20, 2025

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Saxophone Hub is Created to Help Raise Generations of Musicians– Jerry Omole

• As they play host to Berklee College of Music, Godwin Louis and Jhony Keys

In a bid to further promote Jazz Music culture, Saxophone Hub & Vital Edge played host to two prominent professors from Berklee College of Music, Godwin Louis and Jhony Keys at the grandeur Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Hosted by Ambassador Afolabi Oke (Ambassador of African Union 6th Region to Nigeria, ECOWAS), the august event underscores the commitment to raising champions, nurturing talents and transforming the African music landscape.

He disclosed that the event is a defining moment for the future of African music as the world is beginning to recognize the greatness in our rhythm, sound and stories as partnership like this creates opportunity for exposure & global connections.

For Grammy award nominated saxophonist, educator and composer, Godwin louis who is of the view that jazz music will take its spot through strategic push as we blacks have got good and unique talent when it comes to music.

He said ‘ I am amazed to see the growth of kids at the saxophone hub and their levels of understanding when it comes to music, the global market awaits this budding gems.

Reiterating further, Managing Director/CEO of Saxophone Hub, Jerry Omole disclosed that the Saxophone hub is created to help raise generations of musicians who will not only master their craft but also carry the African sound and spirit to global height. There is no retirement when it comes to music as it helps enhances whatever dream you have’.

It is pertinent to note that saxophone hub has a long-standing collaboration with Backcountry Jazz initiates led by Bennie Wallace where scholarship opportunities are open to young saxophonists and also the Berklee College of music is equally awarding scholarship to some of the most outstanding musicians.

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Court Clears Naira Marley, Sam Larry And Prime Boy As Nurse Face Trial Over Mohbad Shock Death

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February 25, 2025

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Court Clears Naira Marley, Sam Larry And Prime Boy As Nurse Face Trial Over Mohbad Shock Death—-A Magistrate Court sitting in Sabo, Yaba, Lagos, on Tuesday ruled that popular musician Abdulazeez Fashola, known as Naira Marley, and socialite Sam Larry had no involvement in the death of singer Aloba Oladimeji Ilerioluwa, popularly called Mohbad.

The court’s decision comes after months of speculation and legal proceedings surrounding the controversial case.

Reading the legal advice of the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP), Lagos, Magistrate Ejiro Kubenje on Tuesday ruled that Naira Marley had no case to answer.

The court also freed Owodunni Ibrahim (Primeboy), and Mohbad’s former manager, Opere Babatunde.

The DPP, however, stated that it will prosecute the auxiliary nurse, Feyisayo Ogedengbe, and Mohbad’s friend, Ayobami Sadiq, for reckless and negligent acts contrary to Section 251 (e) of the Criminal Law, Ch C.17, Vol.3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015.

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