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Lagos promises to nurture, support talents in film industry

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Lagos State Government has promised to nurture and support talents in the film industry in order to keep encouraging Nigeria youths. The Commissioner, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson Awoyinka, disclosed this at the weekend, in Lagos, during the graduation and awards ceremony of 117 filmmakers produced by EbonyLife Creative Academy (ELCA) in partnership with the state government.

Represented by the Executive Secretary, Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board, Adebukola Agbaminoja, the Commissioner said the state government was committed to creating an enabling environment for aspiring filmmakers in Lagos.

She said: “The Lagos State Government is committed to creating an environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and growth within the film industry”.

According to her, the state government has invested in the creative industry in order to add value. “We recognize that the success of our state’s film industry is dependent on the success of talented individuals like you.
“That is why we have invested in programs like the EbonyLife Creative Academy, to provide aspiring filmmakers with the necessary skills, resources, and opportunities to thrive in this competitive industry, ” said the Commissioner.

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She applauded the efforts of the graduating students saying the Academy has given them all it takes to pursue their dreams.

“This momentous occasion is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and unwavering passion for the art of filmmaking. As wholly state-sponsored students, you have been given a unique opportunity to pursue your dreams and own your craft under the guidance of industry experts at the EbonyLife Creative Academy.” She added.

The 117 filmmakers have undergone three months extensive training in various aspects of film making like Scriptwriting, Screen acting, Producing, Visual Post Production among others.

Head of School, Drikus Volschenk, expressed anticipation for witnessing the graduation of the 2023 student cohort today, noting that they have instilled discipline and decorum in them, empowering them to excel in their chosen careers.

“They have been trained using the world standard measure so that they can fit in anywhere they find themselves, they are well trained and qualified professionally,” he said.

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During the award segment, the Best Location Sound Award went to Sanni Dolapo and Kelvin Evie while Agunmaro Isaac and his team received the Best Original Score Award.
One of the trainees, Timothy Ekele, said the training was a rare privilege that should not be taken for granted.

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Lizzy Anjorin Questions Court Order Over Priscilla Ojo’s Son

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Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.

Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.

The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.

“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.

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Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.

Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.

The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.

The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.

An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.

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Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.

Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.

The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.

The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.

In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.

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BBNaija Kess Says Big Brother Makes Life Harder

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Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.

“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.

The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.

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Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.

His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.

Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.

However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.

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Damilola Oni Suffers Backlash at Mama Deola Movie Premiere

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Nigerian actress Damilola Oni has come under heavy fire across social media over her controversial outfit at the star-studded Mama Deola movie premiere (more…)

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