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Lagos agog as ‘Our Duke has gone mad again’ is staged

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“Our Duke Has Gone Mad Again”, a play produced by Duke of Shomolu Productions, is to be staged in Lagos on Saturday.

The play is one of the four to be staged by the theatrical play producing outfit this month.

According to Mr Joseph Edgar, Chairman, Duke of Shomolu Productions, the play is a satirist look at society.

“Our Duke Has Gone Mad Again” is a satirical look at the Nigerian society.

“It pokes a mischievous finger at society’s underbelly.

“It is guaranteed to annoy the audience; it will take a bold and vivacious look at themes like polygamy, white garment Churches and loss of loved ones.

“The play will also look at leadership and so many other issues.

“It is generally a satirical look at society,” Edgar told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos.

Other plays to be staged this month in Lagos include a rehash of “Ufok Ibaan” which was first staged at the Ibom Hall in Uyo.

Ufok Ibaan, which depicts the Ikot Abasi women’s riots, will have Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, whose grandmother is depicted, and Chief Emeka Anyaoku, as Special Guests of Honour.

It is scheduled to be staged on Sunday, Dec. 11.

Another play is “Awo”, which, in its first showing, attracted the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo and Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State.

The play is to be staged on Dec. 17 and  Dec. 18.

“Awo, which is directed by Makinde Adeniran, is expected to throw up leadership issues which remain critical as Nigeria head toward 2023,” Edgar told NAN.

Also to be staged is “Ogiame Erejuwa II”.

The play, scheduled for Christmas and Boxing days, is an 80-man cast directed by William Benson that will have Itsekiri chiefs and other prominent Nigerians in attendance.

Co-produced by Mofe Atake, SAN, Julius Rone and Amaju Pinnick, the play will take the audience through the robust reign of Ogiame Erejuwa II, the grandfather of the current Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III.

 

(NAN)

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Roy Murray-Bruce Appointed Chairman of Silverbird Group

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The founder of Silverbird Group, Ben Murray-Bruce, has announced the appointment of Roy Murray-Bruce as the new Chairman of the organisation, succeeding him after decades of leadership at the helm of the company.

Ben Murray-Bruce made the announcement on Thursday through his official X handle, where he described Roy Murray-Bruce as a seasoned leader with more than four decades of experience in corporate leadership, governance, and strategic development.

According to him, Roy Murray-Bruce previously served as President of Silverbird Group and played a major role in the growth and expansion of the organisation across several sectors, including television, radio broadcasting, cinemas, retail, and property development.

He also credited Roy Murray-Bruce with contributing significantly to the development of Cineplex culture in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa, helping position Silverbird as one of the leading entertainment brands on the continent.

Ben Murray-Bruce expressed confidence in the new chairman’s ability to lead the company into another phase of growth and innovation, stating that the organisation would continue to uphold its tradition of excellence and industry leadership across Africa.

Silverbird Group remains one of Africa’s leading diversified conglomerates, with business interests spanning media, entertainment, hospitality, real estate, and strategic investments across Africa and the United Kingdom.

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Kellyrae Emerges Winner Of BBNaija Season 9

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Kellyrae on Sunday was crowned the winner of this year’s Nig Brother Naija Season 9, taking home the grand prize of N60 million, an SUV, and other rewards.

He pipped fellow housemate Wanni who emerged runer-up and Onyeka. who emerged as the second runner-up.

Kellyrae now joins the likes of last season’s All-Stars winner Ilebaye Odiniya (Gen Z Baddie) to claim the grand prize.

Regarded as Nigeria’s most anticipated TV show, this season’s theme ”No Loose Guard”, which premiered on July 24, 2024, welcomed 14 pairs of housemates,

However, only one pair and six individual contestants made it to the final.

The other finalists were Victoria, Ozee, Sooj, Nelly, and Anita.

The top 8 Big Brother Naija Season 9 contestants
This year’s edition had an unusual twist as the participants were required to apply in pairs.

Among the eight finalists, Kellyrae, Victoria, and Wanni were considered favourites by many viewers to make the top three and earn final podium spots

The finale was a star-studded affair, featuring performances from popular artistes Joseph Akinfewa-Donus, aka Joeboy, and Chimamanda Chukwuma, popularly referred to as Qing Madi.

 

 

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How Gospel Musician, Aduke Gold Died

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The Chairman of Yemi Sonde Media Group, owner of the popular radio, YES FM, Mr Yemi Sonde, has revealed what led to the death of the popular Gospel musician Aduke Gold.

The news of her passing filtered in in the midnight on Tuesday while the cause of her death was unknown as of the time the news broke.

Mourning the gifted musician on a Radio Programme, Sonde disclosed that Aduke Gold died during fibroid surgery in the hospital.

He said, her cause of death was what many women had passed through and came out alive but Aduke Gold was unlucky.

Sonde said, “When I was about to sleep around 12 in the midnight, I saw the news on the social media, I could not believe it.

“I then picked my phone to call Aduke Gold. I called her like six times, she did not pick up.

“She went to do Fibroid Operation like any other woman but she could not come out of the theater alive. It is painful.”

 

Source: positivefm

 

 

 

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