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Yinka Olatunbosun A beat freak would certainly move to the signature drums that often precedes the music of the original bad boy of Apala music, Ayinla Omowura. Also known by the moniker Anigilaje, he was a successful musician who lived a troubled and flamboyant life in his Abeokuta roots. Born in Itoko, Ayinla built a music empire and battled for supremacy on and off the stage all his life. In 2021, which incidentally makes it 41 years since Ayinla’s death, the ace cinematographer and cultur...

Share Prominent Nigerian filmmaker, Tunde Kelani, has once again proven his theatrical rendition in ‘Ayinla’ as he has done in his previously directed groundbreaking movies. After about six years of interregnum from movie production, Kelani chronicled the life of Apala music maestro, Ayinla Yusuf with the stage name “Ayinla Omowura” aka “Anigilaje”. The choice of Lateef Adedimeji playing the lead role of Ayinla in the movie grows the love of the audience for the celebrated actor. Hi...

2022 PAN EUROPEAN LAUNCH OF OKUMA REELS, RODS AND COMBOS BY RAPALA VMC CORPORATION SUPPORTED BY MASSIVE MARKETING CAMPAIGN Rapala VMC Corporation ("Rapala VMC") announced on January 27, 2021 the

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Stop tagging us on your negative reviews - Isioma Osagie to Nollywood critics Im proud to have partnered with a true artist - Jade Osiberu on working with Tunde Kelani on Ayinla Bovi, Theresa Edem talk making My Village People [Pulse Interview] Timini Egbuson spoils himself with a Range Rover for his 34th birthday Nkechi Blessing finally releases wedding photo with hubby as she celebrates him on his birthday ‘It’s you...

Highly anticipated biopic on the life and times of Ayinla Omowura, the legendary Apala music exponent is finally set for release. Ferdinand Ekechukwu reports The Tunde Kelani’s feature film has been confirmed to hit cinemas on June 18, 2021. The biopic follows the story of late iconic performer Ayinla Omowura. Confirming its release date, the ace filmmaker shared a teaser via Instagram with the caption: “Èdùmàrè sọ̀rọ̀ Mi dayọ̀ Mo wá ná¹£á»�...

Wealth is the lifeblood of any entertainment ecosystem. In the 80’s, dirty money from drug dealers and fraudsters ruled and funded Nigerian entertainment. Fuji, Juju and Apala artists would hail Nigerian celebrities and socialites across the world because from those men came the real money. At Nigerian parties, the 90’s trend was to spray foreign currencies at parties. This was how men of the underworld flaunted their opulent lifestyles. But by the 90’s, a lot of wealthy Nigerians - ev...

Punch Newspapers Sections Mobola Sadiq Fuji music icon, General Ayinla Kollington, has narrated how he escaped being attacked by some of his music rivals and antagonists while he was under the tutelage of his late musical godfather, Ayinla Yusuf, popularly known as Ayinla Omowura. The late Apala legend who died over 40 years ago at the peak of his career is considered to be one of the most original Yoruba singers of post-colonial Nigeria who gained notoriety in South-West Nigeria in the 70s. I...

Punch Newspapers Sections Published 27 February 2021 Veteran fuji singer, Ayinla Kollington fondly referred to as The General, learnt his craft under the tutelage of his late musical godfather, Ayinla Yusuf, popularly known as Ayinla Omowura. Kollington ranks alongside his friend and competitor the late Ayinde Barrister as the two most important artists to dominate Fuji music from its inception in the 1970s. However, they were seen as arch-rivals at a point. Kollignton stated in a biography abo...

‘Hakuna Matata’ is Swahili for ‘There is no problem here’ and it’s something Nigerian singer Dotman has said throughout his career. Whenever there is a ‘Dotman Kuraja,’ an ‘Hakuna Matata’ is never far behind. On February 5, 2021, that Swahili word became the title of his belated debut album. Delivered mostly in Yoruba and Pidgin, Dotman’s distinct voice type, the album is a bed of consistently impeccable Afro-pop/Afro-Fusion production. Even when the production hits Trap on...