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Top Movie Producer, Otunba Olufemi Omoniyi Davies, Stages a Comeback

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Media personality and Publisher of MetroNewsNg,Otunba Femi Davies is set to make a come back to the movie industry.The well known Lagos based journalist,who has spent well over 25years transversing Lagos Television/Radio Lagos, Ogtv,Magnet Media,Oricom Advertising,Today’s Choice Magazine,Hearts Magazine,Ace Weekly,Global Excellence And City People Magazine,before serving under the government of Otunba Gbenga Daniel in Ogun State as Media Consultant to the governor and Director of Organization for Peoples Party Of Nigeria (PPN) before returning to his first love, journalism to berth Ultimate Magazine and later MetroNewsNg a digital news portal. According to the Ogun State born music/movie and events,promoter, his return to the movie industry is borne out of the realization that the industry is more sanitized now with the advent of social media tools and increment in avenues to recoup money invested in the industry. He opined that income from investments was hitherto limited to whatever the marketer was willing to pay coupled with pirates who were milking  the industry dry. With the advent of social media, producers can exhibit movies at various cinema halls spread across the country, organize professional premiers, enter into contracts with digital platforms, broadcast platforms and the likes to also make income. He also raised the fact that the standard of productions including use of state of the arts equipment is so encouraging now that good and quality standard is now the measurement and expectation across the industry unlike what obtains in the past. To this end, he is set to produce movies which will hit the market from the end of the year and the first quarter of 2020. Asked if he is quitting journalism for movie making, the very jovial and mentor to many journalists said “ As a graduate of Mass Communication, I’m rather going back to part of what I studied which is the use of mass media to communicate to a large audience with the intent to cause positive changes. With the movies,I seek to entertain, educate, reorientate, and influence positive attitudes by positively projecting our culture and values. In one word, i will seek to tell our stories our own way not the way foreigners want us to see ourselves”.Otunba Femi Davies in the past  was the brain behind notable Yoruba movies like “Owo Ale”, Ago Meje -7 ‘O Clock’, “Temi Ni Nkem”, “Pink Ladies”, “Alabarin”, “Mase Magbe” “2010 Odun Ayo Mi” shot in Suncity, South Africa amongst other movies. He has managed top  rated acts like Sir Shina Peters, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma and promoted K1 D Ultimate, Adewale Ayuba, Wale Thompson, Dele Taiwo, Lanre Teriba, Musiliu Haruna Ishola, Q.Dot, Small Doctor, Remedies and a long list of others. He is set to hit location for new sets of movie production from next month which incidentally is his birthday month.

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Lagos Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka on working visit to San Francisco film and Entertainment Commission

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Orezi, New Music, Big Moves

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Nigerian singer Orezi, born Esegine Allen, is making waves once again, determined to reclaim his spot at the top of the Afrobeats scene. Since November 2024, he has been on a relentless streak, dropping new music and making major moves in the industry.
In November, Orezi teamed up with South African artist PCEE for a remix of his hit single I Swear, blending Nigerian and South African sounds. The official video, shot in South Africa, is now out, further amplifying the track’s reach. This release followed the success of his EP Chocolate Daddy, which featured collaborations with Tekno, Sheebah, and Daphne, showcasing his versatility.
Orezi recently returned to Nigeria from the United Kingdom, where he spends most of his time now. And he wasted no time reconnecting with fans.
 Last week Sunday , February 3rd, he delivered a high-energy performance at Club Vogue, signaling his full-fledged return to the music scene.
Looking ahead, Orezi has announced plans to drop a new album this year. But before that, he will keep fans engaged with a steady stream of singles, ensuring that 2025 is the year he takes his rightful place at the top of Afrobeats

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African Union, AFRIMA Sign MoU to strengthen long-standing partnership

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On Wednesday 29th January 20205, the African Union (AU) and the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) formalized its long-standing partnership in promoting Africa’s creative and cultural industries, particularly in the field of music. This MoU aims to strengthen the already existing partnership since 2014 when AFRIMA launched its first Award ceremony that honours exceptional African musical talents and the promotion of African music at the international stages.

Over the years our collaboration has achieved enormous success together, especially in implementing the Revised AU Plan of Action on Cultural and Creative Industries and upholding the principles of the Charter for African Cultural Renaissance; organizing the 2020 “Stronger Together’’ online concert for the COVID-19 Response Fund; and advocating for key AU initiatives towards Agenda 2063 as Africa’s premier Intergovernmental Organization and Africa’s premier music awards platform, respectively.

H.E. Amb. Minata Samate Cessouma, Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, underscored that, with the signing of this MoU, the AUC and AFRIMA reaffirm their dedication to nurturing African musical talent, expanding opportunities for all artists, and leveraging music as a tool for integration, social cohesion and economic transformation. “This agreement signifies a new chapter in our collaboration, ensuring that African music continues to flourish, uplift communities, and contribute to the well-being of artists and the continent’s development agenda.” Amb. Cessouma stated.

Mike Dada, President and Executive Producer of AFRIMA, expressed his enthusiasm for the renewed collaboration, extending appreciation to current and former AU Commissioners for their visionary leadership, overwhelming support and dedication to the course of Africa’s creative industry. “This partnership represents a significant milestone and a great step forward in our shared mission to elevate African music and culture on the global stage. Looking forward to the continued growth of this partnership for the benefit of our continent.’’ Mr. Dada indicated.


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