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Omoni Oboli’s Son, Tobe Ties The Knot With Fiancee

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Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli is overflowing with joy! She took to her Instagram page to announce that her son, Tobe Oboli, is now married to his partner, Marelle.

Sharing her happiness with the world, Oboli posted several pictures from the joyous ceremony. The photos captured the essence of the day, showcasing the radiant bride and groom alongside the proud parents.

Dressed in a flowing, sky-blue lace gown adorned with beads, Oboli stood next to her husband, Nnamdi, and the newly married couple. Adding a personal touch, she even held a customised traditional hand fan spelling out her name, further highlighting the celebratory atmosphere.

Her caption read, “God did!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾It was a cold winter evening but it was very warm in our hearts 😍😍😍 We had the most beautiful wedding ever with close family and friends. Still reeling from the beauty of that day 😍 Thank you Jesus ❤️Presenting the latest Mr and Mrs Oboli 💃🏻🙏🏾Welcome to our world @marelleoboli love you so much my baby girl.”

Omoni Oboli shared a heartwarming picture of the Oboli family with the new bride in another post. The following picture captures the joy of extended families: Tobe beaming alongside his new in-laws, everyone’s faces radiating happiness.

Omoni Oboli couldn’t hide her affection for her new daughter-in-law, saying,

“God is too good to us 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾He’s blessed us with my first daughter and she’s perfect in every sense. Welcome home @marelleoboli 😍😍😍😍Our family portrait looks way better with you in it.”

 

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Carried away by the celebratory mood, Oboli offered her followers a closer look at her stunning outfit.

“You can call me MOTHER OF THE GROOM 🔥🔥🔥We had the best time ever! Never enjoyed an event the way I enjoyed our children’s wedding. My outfit was indeed a show-stopper! Every single person complimented it!” her caption read.

 

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Nigeria Selects “Mai Martaba” As International Feature Film (IFF) Contender For 2025 Oscars

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The Nigerian Official Selection Committee has selected the epic Hausa film, Mai Martaba as its contender for the International Feature Film (IFF) category at the 97th Academy Awards. The Committee announced in an official statement that they selected the film to contend for the Oscars because of its theme and visual appeal.

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Angélique Kidjo Submits “Joy” Feat. Davido For Record Of The Year At 2025 Grammys

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The Recording Academy is preparing for the 67th Grammy Awards, which will take place on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles.

As the awards season approaches, artists have begun submitting their projects for nomination consideration. Among the many entries is the five-time Grammy Award winner Angelique Kidjo. Angelique has officially submitted her latest track, “Joy,” featuring Nigeria’s superstar Davido, for consideration in two categories: Best African Music Performance and Record of the Year.

Angelique Kidjo has also submitted “Sunlight to My Soul,” featuring the Soweto Gospel Choir. Diane Warren wrote the song. It was for Best Global Music Performance and Song of the Year.

“Joy” marks the second collaboration between Angelique Kidjo and Davido, who previously teamed up for the hit song “Na Money” in 2023.

Angelique Kidjo and Davido are leading the charge among Nigerian artists.

REMA

  • Rema — Best New Artiste
  • HEIS — Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album
  • “Benin Boys” ft. Shallipopi — Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Best African Music Performance, Best Music Video
  • “OZEBA” — Best Global Music Performance

TEMS

  • Born In The Wild – Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album, Best Engineered Album, Best Non-Classical.
  • Love Me Jeje – Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best African Music Performance, Best Music Video
  • Burning – Best R&B Performance, Best R&B Song
  • Free Fall – Best Melodic Rap Performance
  •  No. 1: Best African Music Performance (W/Tyla)

ARYA STARR

  • The Year I Turned 21 — Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album
  • Commas: Record of the Year, Song Of The Year, Best African Music Performance
  • Bora Bora: Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Global Music Performance
  • Hýpe: Best Global Music Performance
  • Goodbye: Best Music Video
  • You’re Hired: Best Global Music Performance
  • Big FU: Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

ASAKE

  • MMS — Best African Music Performance (with/Wizkid)
  • Lungu Boy — Album of the year, Best Global Album
  • Active — Recording of the Year (with/Travis Scott)
  • Zlatan “Bust Down” Ft Asake  — Best African Music Performance
  • Ayrastarr “Goodbye” Ft Asake — Best Music Video
  • Sarz, Gunna, & Asake “Happiness” — Best Music Video

Below are the key dates to know for the Grammy’s season:

  • Sept. 16, 2023 – Aug. 30, 2024: Product Eligibility Period
  • July 8, 2024 – August 23, 2024: Media Company Registration Period
  • July 17, 2024 – August 30, 2024: Online Entry Period
  • Oct. 4, 2024 – Oct. 15, 2024: First Round Voting
  • Nov. 8, 2024: 67th GRAMMY Awards Nominations
  • Dec. 12, 2024 – Jan. 3, 2025: Final Round Voting
  • Feb. 2, 2025: 67th GRAMMY Awards

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Future Awards Africa 2024: Layi Wasabi, Genoveva Umeh & Tunde Onakoya Among Nominees

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The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has announced the nominees for its 18th edition. This continental platform celebrates young African excellence.

Celebrating the Great and Daring” serves as this year’s theme. TFAA highlights extraordinary individuals across Africa who have overcome challenges and made significant community impacts. The nominees represent visionary entrepreneurs and innovative creatives. They embody the brightest minds and boldest talents reshaping young African identity today.

The nominees’ list covers 23 categories. These include education, law, professional services, entrepreneurship, agriculture, technology, photography, acting, and music. Notable nominees are Mary Edoro, Isaac Olayiwola (Layi Wasabi), Tunde Onakoya, Yinka Ashogbon, Chimamanda Chukwuma Pearl (QING MADI), Daniel Etiese Benson (BNXN FKA Buju), Femi Aluko, and Genoveva Umeh.

Distinguished professionals form the jury. These individuals have excelled in their fields and serve as role models. Key jury members include Laide Adetutu, Obinna Okerekeocha, Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho, Tega Oghenejobo, ID Cabasa, Ikenna Ogbudikpa, Yemisi Akinbobola, Paul Onwuanibe, Olumide F. Makanjuola, Omoyemi Akerele, and Ifeoma Okonkwo.

Ayodeji Razaq, Executive Director of TFAA, commented on this year’s nominees. He expressed pride in unveiling a group that exemplifies the best of the continent. Razaq highlighted their audacious vision and groundbreaking accomplishments. He noted the honour of celebrating their contributions and anticipates their future transformative work.

The 2024 edition promises an exciting journey through innovators’, disruptors’, and visionaries’ stories. These individuals embody the daring spirit defining Africa’s next generation of leaders. The event will reveal the 23 award winners from the complete list of nominees.

See the list of nominees for the 18th edition of the Future Awards Africa (TFAA).

Education

  • Odunayo Aliu
  • Kudakwashe Foya
  • Obasanjo Fajemirokun
  • Jennifer Jonathan
  • Aramide Kayode

Journalism

  • Adesuwa Giwa Osagie
  • Zainab Bala
  • Blessings Mosugu
  • Eniola Olatunji
  • Abubakar Ibrahim Olaye

Content Creation 

  • Isaac Olayiwola (Layi Wasabi)
  • Winifred Nwania (Zeelicious)
  • Joseph Onaolapo (Jay On Air)
  • Nonye Udeogu (This Thing Called Fashion)
  • Folagade Banks (Mama Deola)

Creativity and Innovation

  • Shamsuddeen Jibril
  • Zonna (Zo Culture)
  • Anita Ashiru
  • Salvation Uzoma (Ke0la)
  • Ibukunoluwa Ajagbe (IBQuake)

Health and Fitness

  • Olabintan Odunola
  • Yewande Benn
  • Kiki Diorgu
  • Olusina Ajidahun
  • Amanda Ihemebiri

Community Action

  • Chioma Ukpabi
  • Damilola Uzoma-Udoma
  • Doreen Omosele
  • Stanley Anigbogu
  • Ridwan AbdulRazaq

Arts and Literature

  • Mayowa Alabi (ShutaBug)
  • Samson Bakare
  • Sylvestre Nsengimana
  • Ahmed Alsagheer
  • Damilare Kuku

Photography

  • Omoboyejo Oyewusi (ItsBoye)
  • Onuchukwu Timothy (MyDadsBoss)
  • Chika Onuu
  • Enoshowo Eworo (Captured by Adesuwa)
  • Ifeoluwa Babalola (SnappCode)

Activism and Advocacy 

  • Fauzuddeen Mahmud
  • Amrah Aliyu
  • Jude McKelvin Oseh
  • Tolulope Theresa Gbenro
  • Mukthar Halilu Modibbo

Fashion

  • Ikechukwu Urum (Founder Jabari Model Management)
  • Phupho Gumede K
  • Muftau Femi Ajose (Founder Cute Saint)
  • Amy Aghomi
  • Olayinka Ashogbon (Founder AshLuxe)

Law

  • Rosemond Phil-Othihiwa
  • Anita Osarieme
  • Victoria Oloni
  • Ayooluwa Oderinde
  • Bernice Asein

Film

  • Akinkunle Michael Akinrogunde (AMA Psalmist)
  • Praise Onyeagwalam (Director Pink)
  • Tola Okodugha
  • Fadamana Okwong
  • Feyifunmi Oginni

Professional Service

  • Hammed Kayode Alabi
  • Mark-Anthony Ezeoha
  • Felix Ohaeri
  • Stanley Nweke-Eze
  • Aboyowa Ikpobe

Entrepreneuship 

  • Promise Ovai Kenneth-Odum (CEO Rukkies Decor)
  • Oluwole Fapohunda (CEO Seven30 Real Estate Ltd)
  • Bayo Lawal (Co-Founder Dukiya Investment)
  • Miracle Onuoha (CEO The Fluiide Company Ltd)
  • Williams Fatayo (CEO MovebytruQ)

Technology

  • Tobi Ololade (Founder Dojah)
  • Itunu Olufemi (Founder Brainary Technology Education)
  • Johnson Jaiyeola (CEO Helgg Scooters LTD)
  • Femi Aluko (CEO & Co-Founder Chowdeck Logistics)
  • Kelvin Umechukwu (CEO & Co-Founder Bumpa)

Intrapreneurship 

  • Victor Okpala
  • Hakeem Akiode
  • Debbie Larry-Izamoje
  • Mary Edoro
  • Salman Dantata

On Air Personality

  • Seyebomi Ogunsanya (Sheye Banks)
  • Ope Keshinro (SwitOpe)
  • Ita Nsikan-Abasi Asuquo (Grandprince Ita)
  • Emmanuella Isioma Odiatu
  • Osato Edokpayi (Osato EDK)

Agriculture

  1. Etimbuk Imuk
  2. Esohe Ekunwe
  3. Azeez Salawu
  4. Nyifamu Manzo

Governance

  • Muhammad Sani Kassim
  • Abdulhaleem Ringim
  • Damilola Yusuf Adelodun
  • Naufal Ahmad
  • Ayisat Agbaje-Okunade

Music

  • Chimamanda Chukwuma Pearl (Qing Madi)
  • Ayobami Alli-Hakeem (AnEndlessOcean)
  • Daniel Etiese Benson (BNXN)
  • Michael Adebayo Olayinka (Ruger)
  • John Saviours Udomboso (Young John)

Sport

  • Victor Boniface
  • Ademola Lookman
  • Sukurat Aiyelagbegan
  • Amy Okonkwo
  • Elizabeth Oshoba

Acting

  • Genoveva Umeh
  • Uche Montana
  • Mike Afolarin
  • Kayode Ojuolape
  • Jide Oyegbile (J-Blaze)

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