Lagos Top Publisher, Ola Muhammed Loses Dad At 72

Alhaji Raji Muhamned, father of top Lagos journalist and publisher of Islanders International and Lifestyle  Magazine, Ola Muhammed  ,died last week Thursday, the 20th of July, in his home at Abule-Foli, Ibeju- Lekki,Lagos.

The late father of the stylish publisher who passed on at 72 was buried the next day according to Islamic rites. The late Seriki as he's  popularly called, until his death was the chairman of Ajah Butcher Progressives Association and member, Board of Trustees of Eti-Osa Butchers Progressive Association.

To honour him, the Butchers Progressives Association of Eti-Osa has given order to her members not to open on Friday, 28th of July, which is the 8 day fridau prayer and final burial.

May his soul rest in perfect peace. He is survived by two wives, children and grandchildren.

Again, Pasuma And Saheed Osupa Go Head To Head For IMAN Award Glory

… As Hip Hop Star, Seriki Omo Owo Joins The Fray

Nominations for Islamic Music and Associated Nominees (IMAN) Awards 2017 have again thrown up an interesting contest between two Fuji music stars, Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Odetola popularly known as Pasuma and his main rival in Fuji music industry, Alhaji Saheed Okunola better known as Saheed Osupa, as they have again been both nominated in the category for Best Featured Non Islamic Artiste in Islamic Music. According to the organizers, Synergy Media, their category was the most fiercely contested of all the categories in IMAN Awards 2016. Even far more than other categories that involved core Islamic artistes directly.

“It was so interesting last year that the category which is not even directly an Islamic music category was the most keenly contested. The fans of Pasuma and Saheed Osupa really took the voting to each other’s door step as the two star artistes were neck to neck with the votes coming in till the last minute when Saheed Osupa edged out Pasuma to the coveted award with a slim margin,” the organizers disclosed.

Though, the two of them were not the only Fuji artistes nominated in the category, the organizers further revealed, but the two of them left others far behind with their vote volume. Meanwhile, unlike last year when Fuji artistes only made the category, there is an inclusion of a hip hop star, Seriki Omo Owo, for the 2017 edition amidst other Fuji artistes who were featured in Islamic music collaborations in the last one year. Seriki Omo Owo was featured by an Islamic hip hop crooner, Hyb Addis, in one of the tracks in his recently released Islamic hip hop album which is a first of its kind in Islamic music.

To see other nominees in the category, and in fact, other categories of IMAN Awards 2017 and how to vote, interested people can google IMAN Awards 2017 Nominations or simply search for #IMANAwards2017Nominations on Facebook.

IMAN AWARDS 2017 NOMINATIONS ARE OUT

The much awaited nominations for Islamic Music and Associated Nominees (IMAN) Awards 2017 have been finally released by the organizers, Synergy Media. The nominations which were supposed to have been released before the commencement of the 2017 Ramadan fasting were delayed till after the fasting period due to what the organizers described as agitations from a good number of stake-holders in the Islamic music industry who canvassed that the nominations should be left till well after Ramadan so that albums meant to be released during the Ramadan period and for Sallah celebration could also be considered for nominations into relevant categories. “And since IMAN Awards are meant for the industry, the agitations from the stake-holders were given serious consideration, so we had to delay the nominations till after Ramadan,” the organizers rationalized.

Meanwhile, unlike the 2016 edition where votes for nominees in all the categories of the awards were sent to two regular telephone numbers, the organizers also asserted that they have put in place a short code for the 2017 edition. The organizers then explained that the main rationale behind the short code is to ease the collation process of the votes as it would now be done by a central computer system through an agency that has been commissioned for it, and it is also meant to enhance the credibility of the awards as voting results as recorded by the computer would by the grace of God, be displayed on a projector screen at the award ceremony for everyone to see how people voted before winners emerged. “The computer collation system we adopted is a foolproof one that would definitely not allow for any manipulation from any quarters,” the organizers assured.

Hence, the short code is: 33811. And to vote any nominee in the following award categories, the process has been made very simple. All the voter would have to do would be to type as a text message on any kind of phone they use, the word “IMAN”, leave a space, type the serial number of the category they are voting in i.e.: “1”, leave a space, and then type the name of their favourite nominee as written on the list and send to 33811. For example: IMAN 1 Lanre Atorise or IMAN 2 Esther Igbekele and send to 33811. Each vote costs #50.00 (Fifty naira) and multiple votes are allowed on all mobile telephone networks in Nigeria. The voting which has just started would end on Sunday, August 13^th, 2017, and the award ceremony would hold on Sunday, August 20^th, 2017, at White House Hotel Multi-purpose Hall, Toyin Street, Ikeja, Lagos.

IMAN AWARDS 2017 NOMINATIONS

Islamic Music:

(1) Best Male Islamic Artiste: Saoti Arewa, Ere Asalatu, Ahmad Alawiye, Ayeloyun, Ibraheem Labaika, Amir Cisse.

(2) Best Female Islamic Artiste: Obi Rere, Omotayebi, Ruqoyaah Gawat,   Mistura Temi Ni Success, Kifayat Singer, Iyanghana.

(3) Best Islamic Music Album: Islam (Saoti Arewa), My Lord (Ahmad Alawiye), Eyipada (Ayeloyun), Ola Azikiri (Iyanghana), Apase (Kifayat Singer), Iwa Rere (Mistura Temi Ni Success).

(4) Best Islamic Music Video: Ami (Saoti Arewa), Oro Olohun (Obi Rere), Temitope (Ruqoyaah Gawat), Kadara Mi (Aishat Ayopo).

(5) Best Islamic Music Collaboration: Ija Agba Meji, Ojo Idajo, Ajulo, Master Key, Alao Jowujowu, I Miss You Muhammed.

(6) Best Islamic Hip Hop Artiste: Hyb Addis, Lawizzy, Al-Mubarak Kewuyemi, Omo Ola, Ade Omo Ade.

(7) Face of Islamic Music [Male]: Ere Asalatu, Ahmad Alawiye, Ayeloyun, Saoti Arewa, Mumeen Esinogbamilaye, Ibraheem Labaika.

(8) Face of Islamic Music [Female]: Mistura Temi Ni Success, Obi Rere, Iyankaola, Omotayebi, Mariam Akiki, Wabilahi Taofeeq.

(9) Best New Male Islamic Artiste: Mutiu Akasho, Hassan Omo Idunnu, Omo Ara, Saheed Aotipoto.

(10) Best New Female Islamic Artiste: Ajike Arewa, Silifat Talolohun, Eyinju Tayebi, Aminat Akobi Omo, Shakira Ododo, Nafisat Eniafe.

(11) Most Fashionable Male Islamic Artiste: Ahmad Alawiye, Saoti Arewa, Ere Asalatu, Ayeloyun, Amir Cisse.

(12) Most Fashionable Female Islamic Artiste: Wabillahi Taofeeq, Queen Seidah Rasheedah, Ruqoyaah Gawat, Iyanghana, Eyinju Anabi, Iyankaola.

(13) Best Islamic Music Producer: Kazeem Akogba, Ariyo Producer, Kehinde Oriyomi, Ara99, Yemi Olabisi Crownfit.

(14) Best Islamic Music Video Director: Big Doo, Dare Zaka, Lacadelly, L. Anisere, SP Media, Hakmate.

(15) Best Islamic Music Instrumentalist: Kazeem Ayeloja, Elegun Akeem, Kanamo Ganiu, Rotimi Obeke.

(16) Best Islamic Kid Artiste: Aishat Ayopo, Malik Okiki, Sabeeq Eleshinla, Tip Sound, Eyinloju Obi, Golden Son.

(17) Best Islamic Artiste in Stage Performance: Mistura Temi Ni Success, Ahmad Alawiye, Omotayebi, Mariam Akiki, Ayeloyun, Saheed Ife Araye.

(18) Best Islamic Artiste in Diaspora: Sekinat Omidiya (London/Dublin), Tajudeen Olanrewaju Rahman (USA), Seidah Bashirat Olaogun (Dublin), Khadijat Badejoko (USA), Salmot Alayande (London), Adhakir Tijani (London).

(19) Best Popular Tune Adaptation in Islamic Music: Ere Asalatu (Yinka Ayefele's Tune), Kayefi (Haruna Ishola's Tune), Barryslam (Ayinde Barrister's Tune).

(20) Best Azikiri Based Islamic Artiste: Kifayat Jejeniwa, Queen Seidah Rasheedah, Ridwan Dosunmu, Opeyemi Jemila, Iyanghana, Fatimoh Alijafariyah.

(21) Best Islamic Soul Artiste: Crescents, Abdul-Azeez Shakirudeen,
Muhammad Abdullah, Husayn Zaguru.

(22) Best Islamic Artiste's Manager: Lukman Abdulsalam (Saoti Arewa), Ore-Ofe Idowu (Ere Asalatu), Babajide Sholu (Ayeloyun), Kehinde Alawiye (Ahmad Alawiye), Muritadho Sulaiman (Mistura Temi Ni Success).

Associated Nominees:

 (23) Best Featured Non Islamic Artiste in Islamic Music: Pasuma, Saheed Osupa, Sefiu Alao, Sule Alao Malaika, Taye Currency, Seriki Omo Owo. 

(24) Best Islamic Music Video Editor: Saheed Oyeledun, Michael Oke, Emmanuel Agbozo, Sulaimon Solaja, Aduragba Ahmed.

(25) Best Featured Movie Actor in Islamic Music Video: Okunnu, Sanyeri, Afeez Oyetoro, Ronke Oshodi Oke, Murphy Afolabi, Wasila Coded.

(26) Best Islamic Music Marketer: Okiki, Golden Point, Epsalum, Mustoy, Dammyjay, Hasolad.

(27) Best Islamic Music Promoter: Golden Point, Okiki, Eleshin-nla, Hasolad, Olasco.

(28) Best Supportive Radio Station to Islamic Music: Faaji f.m. (Lagos), Bond f.m. (Lagos), Radio Lagos, Family f.m. (Abeokuta), Harmony f.m. (Ilorin).

(29) Best Supportive Tv Station to Islamic Music: Africa Magic Yoruba, MITV, Tiwantiwa TV, LTV 8, OGTV, Orisun.

(30) Best Supportive Newspaper to Islamic Music: The Sun, The Nation, Nigerian Tribune.

(31) Best Supportive Magazine to Islamic Music: City People Magazine, Alariya Oodua, Akede Agbaye.

(32) Best Supportive Individual to Islamic Music: MC Oluomo, Ibraheem Dende, Yusuf Oko-Oloyun.

(33) Best Islamic Music Friendly Broadcaster (Male): Kokoro Alujana, Anasri, Baakini, Daud Alapotiowo.

(34) Best Islamic Music Friendly Broadcaster (Female): Kudirat Ashani Olayinka, Ewa Islam, Iya Sunna.

(35) Best Supportive Islamic Cleric to Islamic Music: Sheikh Muri n Bariga, Sheikh Alfulanny Olanrewaju, Sheikh Jamiu Ami Olohun, Sheikh Sakorphy, Sheikh Sannu Sheu, Sheikh Buhari Musa.

(36) Best Reporter of Islamic Music: Gbolahan Adetayo, Taofiq Afolabi, Oyekunle Babarinde.

(37) Best Make-Up Artist in Islamic Music Video Shoot: Aminat Ganiu, Dammy Adams, Oluwatosin Adenusi, Joke Kupoluyi, Dayo Samuel, Titilayo Alausa.

(38) Best Camera Handler in Islamic Music Video Shoot: Yomi Tijani, Adewale Yusuuf, Azeez Luqman, Adisa Lawal.

(39) Best Studio Engineer in Islamic Music Production: T Reign (HXT Sound Studio), Ola Kewusola (Zeemac Sound Studio), Abiodun Ifedolapo (GWS Sound Studio).

It should be noted that the theme for IMAN Awards 2017 is: Opening The Hall Of Fame, and the likes of Dr. Seye Kehinde, the Publisher, Editor-in-Chief of City People Magazine and Dr. Ambrose Somide, the Managing Director, Radio Services, Daar Communications PLC., are among about eight other distinguished personalities who have contributed to the growth of the Islamic music in the country in their different ways over the years, that would be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the awards.

For participation or enquiries, call Saheed Ojubanire on: 08076160817.

NEW EXCOS EMERGE FOR OGUN FIBAN

Comrade Samuel Iyanda Olufemi Omilani has been elected as the new Chairman of the Ogun State Chapter of the Freelance and Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (Ogun FIBAN) in a keenly contested election held today at the association's Secretariat in Abeokuta.

According to the result released by the Returning Officer, Dr. Micheal Adetunji Prosper, Omilani polled 40 votes to narrowly defeat his fellow contestant, Comrade Adeyinka Adegbite, popularly known as Omo Baba Tisa, who polled 34 votes, thus becoming the new Chairman of Ogun FIBAN.

Elected alongside Omilani as the new executive that will run the affairs of the association for the next three years are Princess Adejoke Somoye, popularly known as Ewa Ede, as the Vice President; Alexander Olalekan Shoyinka, popularly known as Ayinla Egba was elected as the new General Secretary; Muibat Adebisi Oseni - Treasurer; Abass Adefulu - Publicity Secretary; Abolanle Asakpa - Financial Secretary; Rasheed Ojelabi (Ore-Oba) - Organising Secretary; Olusoji Akindinya - Chief Whip; Oluwatoyin Adeniji (Olori) - Welfare Officer and David Oluwole Makinde - Ex Officio.

Immediately after the results were announced, Adegbite stood up maturely and exhibited the spirit of sportsmanship by congratulating Omilani with a handshake. Every other contestants that lost out also follow suit and congratulated all the winners.

The election was witnessed by big wigs in the association including the National President, Comrade Desmond Nwachukwu, the Acting Chairman, Alhaji Gbenga Adebayo-Oladunni (Imalian Boy), Hon. Ashamu Akinrinde, Elder Goke Babalola, Mr. Abiodun Muibi, Yeyeluwa Ibiyemi Ajadi, Chief Wole Sorunke (MC Murphy), among others.

The new executive will assume office officially on 17th July, 2017.

MEET OLABISI JINADU, A FAST RISING MAKEOVER ARTIST

+WHAT MAKES HER TICK

No doubt, beauty business or if you like, makeover business, is one of the booming enterprises in Nigeria despite the rather unending recession the country is going through. And the reason for that is simple. Any business that has its core customers as women is bound to thrive anywhere in the world at any time. Because women, by nature, always have ways of achieving whatever they desire. And looking good is arguably and usually, first on the list.

Meanwhile, in the business of beautifying fellow females, there is a young lady who is fast making her presence felt. And it is only a matter of time for the beautiful, dark complexioned babe to become one of the best in the industry with her craft. Welcome to the world of Olabisi Jinadu, a fast rising makeover artist in Nigeria.

Olabisi, the brain behind Mz Moyo Beauty Spa (MMBS) came into the beauty business in 2013 and she fell in love with the art immediately because of the fascination she derived from the fact that one could exercise high degree of control over one's appearance, confidence and personal style, and she has not looked back since that time.

For her, the philosophy must have been that what is worth doing at all, is worth doing well as she did not rest on her oars to become a top pro at what she loves to do. After her tutelage started with Redefinition Makeover, she went ahead to put in for some online training and courses which exposed her to global trends in the business. And that is apparently why her creativity in the art has no bounds.

The MMBS boss, according to her, gets her inspiration from nature, culture and beauty itself. And moreover, she believes beauty is universal and makeup/makeover is one way to let it shine through. Going quickly down the memory lane on how it all began for, hear her: "I started off doing makeup on myself and friends and spent years taking lot of close up photos so I could see exactly how my work translated on camera, later on I was doing make up on brides."

And to keep her skills sharp and up to date, hear what she does: "I go for professional trainings and workshop with other artists in the field and take up new challenges as they come." Meanwhile, Olabisi's main area of specialization is Bridal Makeup (Church and Traditional) as well as Guests at Event Makeup.

Olabisi also asserted that she loves how the effect of makeup brings out style and attitude of a person added that some of her role models in the industry include Liszzy and Joe. And she says she can always work with the budget of her clientele and would still achieve the best for them.

Olabisi who has her outfit in Akoka, Lagos State, can be reached on: 0817922221640 for business purposes only.

Osun State Gov., Aregbesola, Oyo State Gov.,Ajimobi, Olubadan,Many Others To Attend Saheed Osupa's Ramadan Lecture

Plans have been concluded by  philosophical and talented musician, Dr. Saheed Akorede Ayinla Okunola popularly called OSUPA 's stage his 2017 Ramadan Lecture.According to the feelers reaching this blog, the lecture would hold at Genesis Hall, Challenge Ibadan on Thursday, 15th  June.The event is expected to kick off by 12pm .

And some of the dignitaries whose attendance has been confirmed include: State of Osun Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, as Special Guest of Honour, Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi as Father of the Day, Olubadan of Ibadan as Royal Father of the Day,  State of Osun Speaker, Honourable Olulade from Lagos State, Engr. Seyi Makinde with other top politicians and personalities as Special Guests.

Meanwhile, the Ramadan Lecture which has Chief Sunday Adeyemo(Igboho Oosha) as Chief Host, Alhaji chief Rasheed Ayinde as Host  and all Fuji and Islamic artistes as guests artistes, has the theme: An epitome of good deeds and a paragon of good character" with Sheik Buhari Omomusa as Chief Lecturer and Sheikh Muri Adio (Baba n Bariga) as Guest Lecturer with other top Islamic clerics also expected as guests.

Teeming fans of the fuji act are expected to attend the event too. The dress code is all White.This blog is reliably informed that Saheed Osupa has engaged the services of Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) and other security agencies to maintain law and order. 

IMAN Awards 2017 To Honour Seye Kehinde, Ambrose Somide, Latifu Oloto, 7 Others

As a part of efforts to celebrate people from different walks of life who have contributed immensely to the growth of Islamic music industry in Nigeria, the organizers of Islamic Music and Associated Nominees (IMAN)Awards, Synergy Media, would be celebrating 10 distinguished personalities at IMAN Awards 2017 slated for July 16th in Lagos.

According to the organizers, a theme has been picked for the 2017 edition of the awards viz: "Opening The Hall Of Fame" and that is meant to constitute a basis to identify, select and celebrate everyone that has contributed their quota in different ways, to bring the Islamic music amidst other genres of music, to where it is today. And those people, depending on the number decided by the organizers, would be admitted into IMAN Awards Hall Of Fame on yearly basis, starting from 2017.

"We have seen the need that, apart from the voting categories of the awards, we should have a basis to celebrate and honour people who God has used to bring the Islamic music industry to the height it has attained today. And in that category for this year, we have selected 10 personalities including Dr. Seye Kehinde, the Publisher, Editor-in-Chief of City People magazine, Dr. Ambrose Somide, the Managing Director, Radio Services, Daar Communications PLC., Alhaji Abdul-Latifu Oloto, veteran Islamic artiste, Mr. Sunday Esan, the CEO, Okiki Films and Music Productions and Alhaja Kafilat Kaola, an Islamic scholar.

" Others are: Alhaji Abdul-Wasiu As-Sideeq, veteran Islamic artiste, Alhaji Bolaji Bello, veteran music producer, Mr. Dare Zaka, veteran music video director, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, the Treasurer NURTW, Lagos State Chapter, and Alhaja Rashidat Omobolanle, a fabric merchant, " the organizers revealed while adding that the basis for their selection would be made public at the awards.

More so, the organizers further explained that while some of the names listed above may still appear in the nominations for some of the voting categories of IMAN Awards 2017 as it might apply to them, that would not stop them from being admitted into the Hall Of Fame regardless of whether they win in the voting categories of the awards or not. And the reason is that the organizers determine people to be admitted into the Hall Of Fame while people's votes determine who wins in any of the voting categories.

While expressing optimism that a fast growing staple food brand would be coming on board to part sponsor IMAN Awards 2017, the organizers added that nominations and voting process for IMAN Awards 2017 would be rolled out in the next few days.