It was a memorable event where notable personalities gathered to give the Apala music legend, Alhaji Haruna Ishola Bello (MON) a befitting 40 years remembrance of his demise and great impact he made in the music industry. 
The event which was held in 2 different locations, his hometown in Ijebu Igbo and grand reception in Lagos were moments to celebrate his great works and legacies left for his children. 
At his home town, the family held a week long events of commissioning of boreholes and official opening of a central Mosque among other activities to eulogised the man who pioneer Apala music in Nigeria. 
With the train moving to Lagos, the LTV 8 premises was filled with family,friends and fun lovers who witnessed Cleric prayers for the family , unveiling of some music works of the legend and his children who are into music and live performances of artists in different genre of music.  The Lagos event was attended by business icons,show promoters, media personalities, celebrities to mention just a few.  The concluding electrifying performance of Wasiu Haruna Ishola sealed the day as he dishes out old tunes from his father and newer collections from his stable. In show of appreciation to those who supported the events morally and financially , representing the entire family, Wasiu Haruna Ishola gave a vote of thanks and pray for all in attendance.

Tunji Afolayan, an award winning Art Director through his legal representatives, Osifowora & Co. has berated the Managing Director of KAP Productions Limited, Kunle Afolayan over what he termed a “breach of contractual terms”.

In the letter signed by the firm’s lead counsel, Olatubosun Osifowora, Tunji accused Mr Kunle Afolayan of making a deliberate attempt to undermine his creative input and relevance on the movie, ‘Ijogbon’.

The letter to KAP Productions and Netflix stated that Mr Tunji was contracted by one Mr. Segun Akintunde, a Line Producer at KAP Productions Limited, to work as Art Director for the movie ‘ljogbon’. His deliverables, and remuneration as Art Director, were well spelt out in the contract. The letter noted that the contract was signed on January 11, 2023 between Mr Tunji and KAP’s Production Executive/Representative in the presence of Kunle Afolayan.
 “Our client stated also that the executed copies of the contractual documents were kept by the management of KAP Productions Limited and his copy was never given to him to date after signing.Upon completion of the project ‘Ijogbon’, the movie was released on Netflix- a streaming platform, and to our Client’s consternation, there was an omission of his name and title as Art Director for the movie ‘Ijogbon’,” the letter reads.

The letter further stated that Mr. Kunle was instead credited as the Art Director for the Movie ‘Ijogbon’m While accusing the management of KAP Productions Limited of deliberately and consciously portraying Mr Tunji as ‘Set Designer’ instead of his role as the Art Director, which he was originally contracted.

“Our client is appalled at this grave omission and therefore regards this as a breach of contractual terms in the contract with KAP Productions Limited. This is further viewed and taken, as a deliberate attempt to undermine our client’s creative work and relevance for the movie titled ‘Ijogbon’.

“In view of the above, it is our client’s demand that his name and role for which he was contracted and worked, be restored and properly credited in the Movie ‘Ijogbon’ as the Art Director,” Osifowora wrote.

He further demanded, on behalf of Mr Tunji Afolayan, that the retraction be done within seven days of receipt of the correspondence before the next line of action is taken.

Some of Africa’s finest entertainers will converge on the Bellagio Banquet Hall, Houston, Texas, on Sunday, October 21, to be feted by the organisers of the prestigious Afro-Heritage Broadcasting and Entertainment Awards, AHBEA, but not for the awards ceremony proper.In a statement by the organisers, Tayo Ibikunle, the executive producer, announced that, unlike previous years, the awards ceremony will not be held this year due to logistic reasons. However, he said, “We still want to retain the lustre and glamour and reverence of the AHBEA, which is why we are putting together the AHBEA Stars Night to fill in the gap. It will also have all the trappings of the glamorous ceremony, but award plaques will not be given.”
Coveted by stars and stakeholders of the African entertainment industry, the AHBEA Awards is an annual event established in 2015 to appreciate, honour, and celebrate eminent Africans who have contributed to the development of the race through their crafts and talents, especially in the entertainment and broadcasting industries.
Over the years, the AHBEA has evolved into a permanent fixture on the entertainment calendar in Africa and the United States as notable personalities, icons and gurus of various sectors, captains of industries, business tycoons, and international celebrities fall over themselves to witness the event.
Created by Nigerian film star Yomi Fash-Lanso and ably funded by Sola Olaniyan, a successful entertainment enthusiast cum investor, who is now known as HRM Oba Yisa ‘Sola Adeniyi Olaniyan, the Onipokia of Ipokia Kingdom, a first-class Oba in Ogun State, the AHBEA has honoured several African stars in two distinct categories – Legend and Icon. “One of the criteria for selection is that every recipient must be of a proven integrity and must have been in the industry for not less than 30 years for the Legend category and 20 years for the Icon category,” stated Ọba Olaniyan. Some past winners include Taiwo Hassan, Kunle Afolayan, Patronella Diedricks, Raymond Ofula, Antar Laniyan, Ruth Maingi, Jide Kosoko, Zack Orji, Ella Mensah, Adebayo Salami, Fred Amata, Iyabo Ojo, Bolaji Amusan, Bob Manuel-Udokwu, Faithia Balogun, Yinka Quadri, Bukky Wright, Seyi Law, Idowu Philips, Lenny Juma, Gbenga Adeyinka, and Kenny Blaq among others.