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  • Buhari congratulates King Sunny Ade at 76

    Buhari congratulates King Sunny Ade at 76

    President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the entertainment industry in celebrating juju music maestro and multi-instrumentalist, Chief Sunday Adegeye, better known as King Sunny Ade, who turns 76 on Thursday.

    In a congratulatory message issued by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Tuesday in Abuja, the president said he rejoiced with the internationally renowned artiste as he marked his birthday.

    Sunny Ade is believed to be the first Nigerian to be nominated for Grammy Award in the 80s, playing a significant role in the huge success of the country’s music industry.

    His music had an influence across genres, including Hollywood, where his songs were featured in many movies.

    The president extolled the gifted songwriter, producer and visiting professor of music at the Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife for taking Nigeria’s local beats to the world.

    He also lauded him for exporting the rich culture and placing instruments like the “talking drum’’ on global spotlight for research and adaption.

    Buhari said the recognitions and awards received by the multi-talented entertainer over the years, including the national award, MFR, were well deserved.

    The president prayed for his good health, strength and grace of more creativity.

  • Izu Ojukwu’s ’76 to premiere on Netflix

    Izu Ojukwu’s ’76 to premiere on Netflix

    The 2016 Nigerian historical fiction drama film ’76’ will be showcased on Netflix, US streaming platform, on August 4.

    The movie was directed by Izu Ojukwu and it featured popular actors like Ramsey Noah, Rita Dominic, Ibinabo Fiberesima, and Chidi Mokele.

    On Friday, Ojukwu took to his Instagram page to appreciate fans for their invaluable support while adding that the movie will be available for “timeless consumption” on Netflix.

    “It’s been almost a decade since this picture, one so personal to me, was released in the cinemas,” he said.

    “Since its theatrical run, I have been asked several times when it would be available for timeless consumption. And I am glad to announce that 76 would open globally on Netflix on August 4.

    “As always, I thank you for your invaluable support.”

    The flick, which was set six years after the civil war (1967-1970), followed the story of a young military officer, from the middle belt, who got romantically involved with a South-eastern girl.

    The plot thickened when the officer was accused of being involved in the unsuccessful 1976 military coup and assassination of General Murtala Mohammed.

    After its release in 2016, the movie was selected to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2016 and BFI London Film Festival.

     

  • 76 of 110 Dapchi abducted students released in ongoing process – FG

    The federal government has confirmed that a total of 76 out of 110 abducted students who were abducted 19 Feb. 2018 were released in the early hours of Wednesday.

    According to the presidency, the release is as a result of the directive by President Muhammadu Buhari to all security agencies to do everything possible to save the nation from national disgrace.

    In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the 76 are those who have been documented so far, adding that the release of the abducted students is ongoing.

    He said the girls were released around 3 a.m. through back-channel efforts and with the help of some friends of the country, and that it
    was unconditional.

    ”For the release to work, the government had a clear understanding that violence and confrontation would not be the way out as it could
    endanger the lives of the girls, hence a non-violent approach was the preferred option.

    ”Within the period when the girls were being brought back, operational pause was observed in certain areas to ensure free passage
    and also that lives were not lost,” Alhaji Mohammed said.

    He said the number of the freed girls would be updated after the remaining ones have been documented, especially because the girls were
    not handed over to anyone but dropped off in Dapchi

  • Unbelievable! ’76’ bags 14 AMVCA Nominations

    Many were stunned yesterday at the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA )nominees event when the periodic film, 76 was announced to have clinched nominations from 14 categories.

    The Izu Ojukwu flick has been nominated in the following category:

    1. Best Musical Score
    2. Best Cinematographer
    3. Best Writer
    4. Best lighting direction
    5. Best Makeup
    6. Best Costume design
    7., Best Actor in a lead role
    8. Best Actress in a lead role
    9. Best Film (West Africa)
    10. Best Art Director
    11. Best Sound
    12. Best Picture Editor
    13. Best Director
    14. Best Overall Film.
    The Executive Producer of the film, Tonye T.J.T Princewill expressed his shock at the number of nominations the film got.
    According to him:”I am happy for the team, they worked so hard and sacrificed so much to take their art to another level. Tonight is for them. I hope the public appreciate their work too and do them the honour of going to the Africa Magic website to vote for all of them. While doing that, my co-Executive Producer, Adonijah Owiriwa and I would love for you to vote for us too.”