THIS WILL SHOCK YOU ABOUT POPULAR MYSTIC PROGRAMME PRESENTER, OTUNBA YEMI ODUNODU

If you are an ardent listener to Faaji 106.5 fm, Lagos, you should be familiar with a mystic programme titled "Mimi Aye" (Vicissitudes of Life) which airs on the Daar Communications owned radio station every Friday night between the hours of 10pm and 12am. And naturally, you should know the name of the eerie presenter of the programme is Otunba Yemi Odunodu.

Of course, Otunba Yemi Odunodu is no stranger to presenting such programme which dwells on the ills of evil doers in the society by bringing their wickedness to the fore through the penetrating power of the radio into different homes, especially, and sometime, through the visual dimension of the television across the south-western part of the country. After the demise of one of the pioneers of mystic programmes on both radio and television, Kolawole Olawuyi, the late presenter of "Iriri Aye" (Life and its Mysteries), Otunba Yemi Odunodu was his first substitute who went by the name Arole Kolawole Olawuyi (Kola Olawuyi's surrogate) and anchored the popular radio programme for some time to immortalized and keep the legacy of Kola Olawuyi alive.

But when things fell out between Otunba Yemi Odunodu and the management of Kolbim Communications, the producers of "Iriri Aye" which was being run by the wife of the late charismatic presenter, Otunba Yemi Odunodu went on to create his own mystic programme, the gospel of which he has taken to different electronic media where Yoruba language is allowed for programming and presentation.

It would shock you to know that contrary to the general misconception that because of the nature of the programme he presents, Otunba Yemi Odunodu should be occult himself in other to be able to ward off any evil targeted against him by some of the devilish people he exposes with his programme, Otunba Yemi Odunodu, as recently confirmed by this blogger is a devout Muslim whose Muslim name is actually, Tajudeen. Though, as suggested by his surname, Odunodu (the Odu which is the last part of the name when the first part, Odun, is removed means "the communication symbol of the Ifa Oracle") he is originally from the lineage of Ifa worshipers.

The presenter who usually wears big red beads around his right wrist which apparently is more of an insignia of his Otunba chieftaincy title rather than being an amulet, not only observe the five daily prayers in Islam but also knows how to pray well in the Islamic way.

And wait for this, the man who looks more like he is just in his mid forties or just nodding at fifty, is actually in his sixties and about three years gone beyond sixty. But not many are aware of that fact, even amongst his close associates, most of whom address him by his first name as if they are within the same age bracket!

You can take the pieces of information above to the bank because they were extracted first hand over last weekend in Ogbomosho, Oyo State, where this blogger had a one on one interaction with the mystic man who is a very warm and interesting personality to relate with. 

Third Faction Emerges In Islamic Music Industry

As Ayeloyun Introduces Own Faction In Lagos

The event was the 7th annual Ayeloyun Day Celebration organized by veteran Islamic music star, Alhaji Qamardeen Odunlami popularly known as Ayeloyun. The date was Sunday, 6th September, 2015, and the venue was the Combo Hall, LTV 8, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos. Usually, the event provides a platform for up and coming Islamic music stars to showcase their talents to teeming music fans who always gather at the yearly fiesta to savour different styles of Islamic music from both raw and refined talents.

As expected, the tradition of creating avenue for emerging talents to exhibit themselves was maintained by the organizers at this year's edition as so many artistes had their first taste of a big stage, but there was a surprise dimension to it before the event came to an end. One may describe what eventually unfolded as a "Surprise Package" like the title of an Islamic music joint which sold like hot cakes sometime ago.

Good followers of recent development in the Islamic music industry cannot be unaware of the fact that the Islamic music association which used to be known strictly as Islamic Musicians' Association of Nigeria (ISMAN) has been factionalized with a splinter group that just came out of ISMAN now known as Professional Islamic Musicians' Association of Nigeria (PISMAN).

Meanwhile, in the leadership of ISMAN are the likes of their outgoing president and veteran musician, Alhaji Wasiu As-Sideeq, as well as Alhaji Mumeen Damilola and Alhaja Ameenat Babalola aka Omotayebi. While the people in the vanguard of PISMAN include Alhaji Ahmad Alawiye who is their President General, Alhaja Modinat Ashabi Barrytide, the Ameera and Alhaji Ibraheem Labaika, the Chief Missioner, who was not at the event.

It is important to state that since the factionalization of the association, members of the two groups had avoided one another like the plague while the media has been awashed with allegations and counter allegations of misdeeds emanating from the two camps to discredit each other. And some of the dirty linen they were bringing out to wash in the public should have rather been laundered in the secluded corners of their bathrooms.

Meanwhile, the recently held Ayeloyun Day Celebration strangely brought the two factions together in a tensed atmosphere which was not devoid of a mild drama for those who could decipher happenings at the celebration. It is important to add that the desire to lure Ayeloyun who had been publicly neutral to the two factions into either of the opposing folds was what obviously attracted the leadership of the factions to the event.

But unfortunately, the two factions were met with a shocking disappointment when during his performance, Ayeloyun declared that he was not ready to join either of the two factions but would go on with his own group which had remained underground until that day. So, Ayeloyun used the opportunity to announce his own group called Muslim Entertainers and Performing Artistes' Forum Of Nigeria (MEPAFON) within the Islamic music industry. And that has technically brought the number of factions in their industry to three.

However, Ayeloyun added to his declaration that the factionalization into the initial two became a thing of serious embarassment to him such that he came to the conclusion not to belong to either of the two factions. Hence, his decision to float his own group. He also hinted that if the two factions later fuse into one, he may reconsider joining them but would definitely remain friends with members from both camps.

After the two sides had absorbed the Ayeloyun shock, the event later continued with musical performance as Omotayebi was invited to the stage from ISMAN to give her performance which was not devoid of abusive innuendoes against PISMAN. And immediately after her, Ahmad Alawiye was called to the stage to perform from PISMAN and his message was loaded with a punchy parable against the leadership of ISMAN, before he later soften it with the claim that he was still loyal to Alhaji Wasiu As-Sideeq.

However, before the event spiralled into the foregoing drama, popular cleric, Sheikh Alfulany had been the anchor who navigated the course activities which included presentation of Special Recognition awards to some individuals and the talent exhibition by new artiste the highpoint of which was a very exciting Islamic Apala rendered by an artiste known as Kayefi who sat on a chair like Haruna Ishola, as well as new Islamic hip hop sensation, High Bois 2.

There was so much for guests to eat and drink at the well organised event, and by the time people began to leave the venue later in the evening, one could tell from the looks on their faces that they were already looking forward to next year's edition.

“JAMB” Question About Popular Yoruba Actress, Toyin Adegbola a.k.a. Asewo To Re Mecca

If you look at the picture below critically, considering the striking resemblance between the duo and the likely age of the lady on the left,  what do you think is the relationship between  Asewo To Re Mecca (on the right)  and the lady? Her daughter?  Sister?  Niece?  Cousin? Friend? Or just an acquaintance? 

Waiting for the fastest finger…

Beware! Expired "Breezer" Drinks In Supply In Ogun Community

If you zoom in the pictures of the "Breezer" bottles below, it would shock you to discover that the drinks have been expired since 12th July, 2015, and that was what was sold to unsuspecting drinkers in the afternoon of 10th September, 2015, in a sprawling community called Igbesa within the Ogun West Senatorial District of Ogun State. And findings by this blog revealed that the drinks were supplied few days earlier directly by distributors from the company that manufactures the drink to the outlet where it was sold which imputes the drinks were supplied expired. So drinkers should beware!

 

Source: Issa Alabede (Agbara Orin)

*Popular Broadcaster, Soji Omotayo, Machetted Almost To Death

*As Socialite, Kunle Agarawu, Attacks Him For Alleged Adultery With Own Wife

Family, friends and fans of popular Yoruba broadcaster and Master of Ceremonies (MC), Soji Omotayo, should be thanking God for his life by now. Why? The print journalist turned broadcaster who likes to address himself as Baaroyin Apede Ara on his programmes both on radio and television was few days back, only a microsecond away from death! He was not involved in an auto crash, nor was he struck by a strange ailment, he was in deed, sentenced to death by machetting in a jungle justice by a man he knew so well as friend and business associate who goes by the name,Kunle Kushimo Agarawu (a car dealer and socialite).

According to a startling revelation on last Friday, 4th September, 2015, edition of a radio programme which airs on Faaji 106.5 fm on Fridays between 10pm to 12am called "Mimi Aye" (The Vicissitudes of Life) and presented by Otunba Yemi Odunodu, Soji Omotayo was a victim of a well orchestrated evil plan which was carried out almost successfully before succour came the way of the lanky independent presenter.

Reportedly, the issue all began with a frantic phone calls to the phone line of Soji Omotayo on Saturday, 22nd August, 2015, by Agarawu which the former was not picking because he was not with his phone. But Soji Omotayo's Personal Assistant (P.A.), a young lady, who was also in his house on that day later picked the call and Agarawu asked for her boss whom the P.A. said was resting at the time. Agarawu then told the P.A. to tell Soji Omotayo to call him as soon as he woke up because there was a business to be discussed.

And when Soji Omotayo later called Agarawu, he urged Soji Omotayo to see him at his house at Oju-Ore in Ota very early the next day over an MC job he just got for him and Soji Omotayo assured him he would squeeze the time to come before going to Church on the appointed Sunday, 23 August, 2015.

Meanwhile, Soji Omotayo then instructed his P.A. who was already preparing to go to her own parents' house in Abaranje, Ikotun, to stay over for the night in the guest room in his flat so they could go see Agarawu together the next morning. He assured the P.A. he would drop her off at Iyana-Ipaja when going to Church after meeting with Agarawu.

Agarawu

And by 6am the next day, Soji Omotayo whose recorded interview with the presenter of the programme was played during the programme to add credence to the story said Agarawu's phone call was what woke him up at the dawn of the next day.

But in his usual manner, according to Soji Omotayo, he would not talk to anybody so early in the morning until he has prayed. So he said he woke up his wife so they could pray together and after the prayer, he called back Agarawu and Agarawu told him he only wanted to remind him of their meeting because it was very important.

Hence, with his P.A., Soji Omotayo got into his car and headed straight for Agarawu's house on that fateful Sunday morning and he said Agarawu called him desperately about three times while on the way to monitor his movement but he did not suspect anything untoward.

He added that when he parked in front of his gate, he called Agarawu to inform him that he was at his gate and Agarawu came out promptly to open the gate and asked him to drive in as they could not be discussing outside. Soji Omotayo said when he parked in the compound, Agarawu led him and his P.A. to his sitting room, locked the door behind them, then asked Soji Omotayo if his wife was still in the country as she is based in London.

Soji Omotayo and wife

Soji Omotayo responded that his wife who is generally called "Iya Okiki" was still in the country and Agarawu asked Soji Omotayo to call her as he would like to say hello to "Iya Okiki". When Soji Omotayo put a call through to his wife, he handed the phone to Agarawu and then Agarawu reportedly told the woman that he had just lured her husband to his death because he had just discovered that Soji Omotayo was sleeping with his own wife and he would be machetting him to death!

And before the stunned Soji Omotayo could say Jack Robinson, Agarawu reportedly raised up the top of his dress to pull out a razor sharp cutlass tucked into his trousers and aimed a stroke at Soji Omotayo's head. But fortunately for Soji Omotayo, there was an antidote to cutlass attack on him and he was able to quickly block the cutlass with his hand and the cutlass bounced back.

"Haha, ise wa lara e..."(So you have juju) Was what Agarawu was quoted as saying when he realised the cutlass would not cut his victim. And knowing that if he was able to hit Soji Omotayo's head with a stroke of the cutlass, the antidote would be neutrslised once there was blood, so he kept targeting the head with multiple strokes and Soji Omotayo kept blocking till Agarawu was finally able to get a stroke on his head which was attended by gushing out of blood from Soji Omotayo's head.

Meanwhile, Agarawu had pushed Soji Omotayo's P.A. out of the sitting room when she was trying to prevent him from hitting Soji Omotayo with the cutlass before relocking the door, so it was just him and Soji Omotayo inside. And Soji Omotayo kept mustering all the energy still left in him to struggle with Agarawu as the "butcher" kept machetting different parts of his body with the cutlass with attendant bleeding.

And when it got to a point that Agarawu thought Soji Omotayo had become too weak on the floor and in a pool of his own blood, he opened the door to attack his own wife as well who was part of the people pleading with him from the window to leave Soji Omotayo alone. And as soon as Agarawu got out,Soji Omotayo said he struggled to reach the door and locked himself inside so that Agarawu would not be able to return to finish him up.

Though, Agarawu as presumed by Soji Omotayo, made frantic effort to return to him inside after his wife had taken to her heels for her dear life, and that was when a detachment of police alerted by some of Agarawu's neighbours arrived.

They rushed Soji Omotayo to the hospital for immediate medical attention as he was losing too much blood already and Agarawu was locked up that morning only to be released later in the afternoon. As at the time the radio programme ended, Agarawu was said to be nowhere to be found as he had reportedly ran away. But thankfully, Soji Omotayo's life was saved by the prompt medical attention and he was able to live to tell the horrifying story.

Meanwhile, independent findings by this blog have revealed that Agarawu is currently claiming he has convincing photographic evidence to the effect that there was truly an unholy affair between his wife and Soji Omotayo. This blog would keep you posted as events keep unfolding about the story…