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Movie Shines New Light on Widows’ Plight

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January 29, 2021

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The Widow’s Son, a movie by Willie Workman Oga tells in very colourful and compelling way the travails of widows in the Nigerian nay African society. Though the widowhood saga is no longer news, the movie brings it alive in ways that are memorable in addition to raising issues that were before now unspoken or hushed up yet are everyday realities for the bereaved in a society in too much of a hurry to be sensitive.

The Widow’s Son is a story of strife and the sheer grit and determination of the main character Agaba who rises from grass to grace the stumbling blocks notwithstanding.

The one hour, thirty minutes movie produced by Entertainment Konsult, opens with the chaotic scene where the widow and her children, a boy (Tito Nwagbata, lead player) and a girl (Favour Workman) are thrown out of the house by her deceased’s relatives. Her attempts to lay claims to what rightly belongs to her and her children by normal sentiment, are thwarted as her ‘smart’ brother-in-law (played by Victory Emuejekarohwo) takes all since, after all, he is the next-of-kin in her husband’s will.

The next few years see the widow and her children going through harrowing experiences, clawing at survival straws. A great flash-back technique is explored several times to reflect the life of sheer luxury they lost due to the death of their breadwinner. But all they have now are mere fleeting memories amidst the squalor they have been relegated to—the mother as a petty trader, son as a menial jobber and daughter a hawker of drinks.

They are also seen grappling with the unspoken vagaries that life throws at the vulnerable. While Agaba the son fights to fend off cult boys in his pained attempt at university education, the daughter had to fight off a rapist in her attempt at earning a living via hawking cold drinks in a racy neighborhood. As if that is not enough, the widow escapes a seduction attempt by none other than her ‘wicked’ brother-in-law who deprived them of their inheritance.

But a glimmer of light shows when Agaba’s singing career receives a boost and he is signed on a successful musical career.

Movie’s Producer and Director, Willie Walkman

A line of romance, intrigue and the triumph of love is also woven into the entire plot to further brighten the storyline.

A unique twist to this movie by Oga, a musician, filmmaker, founder of the Advocacy for Widows Empowerment Foundation (ADWEF), and ace producer, is that it has about 80% of the cast as real life widows and some of the child actors as real life orphans. It also features some of Nollywood’s best including Toyin Alausa and Emuejekarohwo.

The colour, memorable dialogues and captivating scenes, makes ‘The Widow’s Son’ a must-watch.

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Rema Wins 2023 MTV Awards in Afrobeat With ‘Calm Down’

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Beats Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid

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September 13, 2023

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“And the winner is…” Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has emerged winner of the first Best Afrobeats award at the MTV Video Music Award that held in Newark, New Jersey, USA, Tuesday.

The award came on Rema’s collaboration with International star Selena Gomez on the song ‘Calm Down.’

Rema and Selena Gomez at 2023 MTV Awards

This is the first time Afrobeat featured in the Organisers of the award.

‘Calm Down,’ by Rema was nominated alongside Davido’s ‘Unavailable’ featuring Musa Key’s, Burna Boy’s ‘It’s Plenty,’
Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush,’ Libianca’s ‘People,’ Fireboy DML’s ‘Bandana. and Wizkid’s ‘Sugar’ featuring Ayrra Starr.

Receiving the award alongside Gomez, Rema said “A big thanks to God, a big thanks to my fans and a big thanks to my team…”

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Many Stories Surround Death of Nigeria’s ‘KPK’ Crooner Mohbad, 27

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2 weeks ago

September 13, 2023

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Written by Faith Ote Uchara

Nigerian musician, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as MohBad, is dead.

News of the sad occurrence was shared by entertainment journalist, Ovie on his X page #Ovieo, Tuesday evening. “Confirmed. MohBad is dead. Sad, sad day,” he tweeted.

Reacting to the news, Nigerian rapper, Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide also shared a cryptic message on his X handle. “Damn! Mohbad (sic)” In another tweet, Olamide posted, “This life (sic)”

MohBad who was a Marlian record signee.

Not long after the news began to make the rounds, an old video of Bella Shmurda saying that MohBad was battling mental health issues resurfaced online. Recall that the artist once alleged that Naira Marley coordinated his assault, and as a result, the crooner has been battling depression.

According to Shmurda, MohBad had contemplated suicide once. Although Naira Marley denied the allegation which led to many Nigerians reacting.

Meanwhile, some fans claimed the music crooner was hit by “juju” during a show in Ikorodu, an outskirt of Lagos where he performed.

The star has KPK, Peace, Komajesun, Pariwo, and many more songs to his credit.

At the time of filing this report, the real cause of death is yet to be determined.

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BBNaija: Neo Played Me in The House–Uriel

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September 7, 2023

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Written by Faith Ote Uchara

BBNaija Star Uriel Oputa who was recently evicted from the house caused a stir online today with her podcast which left fans feeling pity for her.

According to Uriel, she has been heartbroken because Neo never mentioned that he misses her despite all the “good times” they shared while she was in the house.

Stirring up emotions, Uriel shared that she couldn’t believe that Neo hadn’t said for once that he missed her nor the raunchy pink dress she wore when they kissed. Hence, she said that Neo played her.

Recall that Uriel Oputa was evicted from the Big Brother Naija All Stars house on Sunday, August 13, 2023. She was the second housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother Naija All Stars.

The week she was evicted, Uriel and Seyi Awolowo were the two housemates with the least number of votes from viewers. For that reason, the jury, comprising Teddy A, Laycon, and Diane, voted to evict Uriel.

While in the house, Uriel was a controversial figure. She was known for her outspoken personality and her willingness to stir up drama. She also had a number of disagreements with other housemates, including Whitemoney and Princess. But she shared a special bond with Neo

Despite her controversial nature, Uriel was also a popular housemate. She was known for her sense of humor and her fierce loyalty to her friends.,