UNFORGETTABLE! WHEN ACELAND ROYAL GARDEN HOSTED ACE FELLOWS AND GRADUATES

Exquisite bar

The gist of how fellows and graduates of Amesi Commercial Enterprises, (ACE) gathered recently after many years is still being told.

ACE graduates include top class businessmen who had their early beginnings and training in business at Amesi Commercial Enterprises the renowned trading company set up by Chief B O Umeozulu and fast becoming an institution with worldwide trading experience and connections.

This recent gathering was to honor one of the company’s first graduates Eze Alex Nwoye, the Onyendu  Eze Ndigbo and Bobaselu of Ejigbo.

Eze Nwoye, one of the most respected alumni of ACE recently flung open Aceland Royal Garden, the new home of hospitality in Ejigbo and his fellows led by Chief Simon Jude Onwuka came calling to give him the proverbial pat on the back for ably representing.

When news went around about the newly opened majestic edifice situated at the serene and exclusive Abiodun Alimi street, opposite the Ejigbo Local Council Headquarters,  ACE fellows had organized themselves t see for themselves.

ACELAND Royal Garden lounge

A special invitation was thrown open to all patrons of the Aceland Royal Garden to join them in celebration of their leader.

And indeed friends and well wishers really turned up to a big celebration which lasted into the night.

Speaking at the occasion, Chief Simon Jude Onwuka who is also MD of Scope Nigeria Ltd said the entire members of ACE Fellows and Graduates are very happy for the successes of Eze  Nwoye.

Chief Jacksn Ndudim, Eze Alex Nwoye and Chief Chris Azodo

He also said the special visit was to commend him for a job well done by opening the new hotel.

Also another top graduate of ACE Chief Christopher Azodo better known to many as Gunsmoke said “Chief Nwoye is a living testimony and a big inspiration to us all”

Also to speak on that night was Chief Jackson Chinedum Ndudim, Soludero of Ejigbo and Nwachinawarauzo of Isingwu Umuahia, Abia state who could not hide his excitement as to how the fellows have maintained solid relationship many years after their first meeting urging the fellows to continue to keep the bond alive.

His speech was the vote of thanks for his friend, Eze Nwoye  Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Aceland Royal Garden who is also the Ochiriozuo of Uga.

Present at the Occasion were members of the Uga Improvement Union UIU, Lagos and Ejigbo branches

Simon Jude Onwuka, Uchechukwu Umezulu,  and Uche Nwoye

Uga Chiefs

    

Eze Nwoye and  Hon. Comrade Otepa

About Aceland Royal Garden

Aceland Royal Garden is a fully furnished guest house and boasts of exquisite bar, Event center, Restaurant with full power guaranteed and most recently hosted the famous Egedege of Africa.

Other entertainment projects including a comedy show and festival of DJs are in the offing says Spectacle Beats, a spokesperson for the outfit.

  

Exquisite bar

UNVEILING AUNTY KATE, THE BODY COOL COUNSELOR

It seems that talented screen and theatre actor Kate Effiong Okunnu has regained her groove.

After featuring in several Nollywood films and soap opera, the graduate of Uniport went underground to reinvent herself and has resurfaced with a big bang, a new youtube series Aunty Kate, the Body Cool Counselor which is enjoying commendable reviews and comments.

Aunty Kate

 Aunty Kate features real life topics which are treated in practical terms by Kate herself.

She also delves into the often times untouchable area of blue light topics of love and sex aside from talking about domestic violence among other societal issues.  

The star artiste employs the use of Pidgin English to buttress her points because according to her, “we want to reach every one as easily as possible without cast and class or language barrier.”

In her words “we unearth rarely discussed but topical issues that concern all aspects of life”

On the success of the show in just few weeks of hitting Youtube, Aunty Kate drops  in her inimitable voice “Na God work o. But the topics discussed are classic topics that resonate in our daily lives. Like us on youtube. Na Auntie Kate dey talk o”

Aunty Kate 

KATE EFFIONG REGAINS HER GROOVE WITH GIRONDOWN SERIES

Aunty Kate

  It seems that talented screen and theatre actor Kate Effiong Okunnu has regained her groove.

After featuring in several Nollywood films and soap opera, the graduate of Uniport went underground to reinvent herself and has resurfaced with a big bang, a new youtube series Aunty Kate, the Body Cool Counselor which is enjoying commendable reviews and comments.

 Aunty Kate features real life topics which are treated in practical terms by Kate herself.

She also delves into the often times untouchable area of blue light topics of love and sex.

She has discussed several issues but one of her biggest is Girondown series which has been seen by many youtubers.

Another face of Aunty Kate

The star artiste employs the use of Pidgin English to buttress her points because according to her, “we want to reach every one as easily as possible without cast and class or language barrier.”

In her words “we unearth rarely discussed but topical issues that concern all aspects of life”

On the success of the show in just few weeks of hitting Youtube, Aunty Kate drops  in her inimitable voice “Na God work o. But the topics discussed are classic topics that resonate in our daily lives. Like us on youtube. Na Auntie Kate dey talk o”

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CARTOON MASTER ALBERT OHAMS MARKS 35 YEARS ON THE JOB

ARTS;

Albert Ohams, master cartoonist

Super master cartoonist Albert Ohams attracted cartoon lovers at the prestigious Four Points Sheraton, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos for the exhibition marking his 35 years of cartooning.

The exhibition tagged ALBERT OHAMS: 35 YEARS STROKES OF MASTER CARTOONIST featured over 50 of his cartoon works and held from the 29^thAugust and ended 31^stAugust.

Carton lovers from all over Nigeria including Minister of labour and productivity,  Dr Chris Ngige, Prince Eze Madumere, former deputy Governor of Imo State, Ambassador Ayo Olukanni, Director General of NACCIMA who are high profile admirers of the celebrated cartoonist were on hand.

In a chat with ECD recently, the Mgbidi, Imo state born highly celebrated cartoonist said the works on exhibition vary from different political, social and economic issues captured in diverse styles and humorous imaginations.

For Ohams, it has been a long journey from cradle to present day in his chosen profession.

He joined the weekly Eagle Newspaper owned by Dr. K.O Mbadiwe, in Aba, thirty five years ago after leaving Bishop Shanahan College, Orlu, Imo State without any inkling that the profession will be a life time career enough to give him a place in both local and international cartoon industry.

Currently, he is Cartoon Editor of The Sun Newspaper where he has since carved a big niche for himself with several awards including editorial cartoonist of the year, the Nigerian Media Merit Award (NMMA), Diamond Award for Media Excellence (DAME),Wole Soyinka Investigative Award (WSIJ) BBC Budget Monitoring Best Cartoonist Award, Red Ribbon Award and others.

Ohams graduated with HND fine art from Yaba College of Technology and has worked with several media houses including Ikebe Super, Prime People and Vintage People, Quality Magazines and Champion Newspaper.

The unique selling point in all his works is the use of humour to douse the high political intensity and depth in international and local issues.

OBI NDIGBO CONDOLES OBA EJIGBO ON MOTHER’S PASSING

TRIBUTE;

Obi Ndigbo, the Igbo palace on behalf of the entire Igbo community of Ejigbo has sent a condolence message to Oba Moroof Adekunle Ojoola, Ojon of Ejigbo on the passing of his dear mother.

In the terse message signed by Eze ASM Nwoye, Onyendu Ndi Eze  and Bobaselu of Ejigbo which was wildly circulated in community news media as well as online platforms during  the celebration of 8days fidau prayers and final burial for late Alhaja Ojoola, Obi Ndigbo wrote “it is with shock that we received the sad news of the passing of Alhaja Sikirat  Ojoola,  your dearest  mum at the ripe age of 100 years.

Continuing, the message said “the out pouring of love upon your family from well wishers, your immediate subjects and Nigerians at large at this time show that Alhaja Sikirat no doubt lived an enviable life worthy of emulation by especially Nigerian women.

“Those who knew her or came in contact with her during her life time continue to attest to her unflinching love for God and humanity as a whole.

“The world won’t forget her memorable role as a women mobiliser and community leader.

Dear Kabiyiesi, we pray that God will console you and the entire members of the family she left behind at this mourning period”

FIDELIS DUKER OFF TO JAPAN FOR TICAD7

Fidelis Duker

FILM AND CULTURE;

One of Nigeria’s foremost film makers and culture advocates Fidelis Duker will be speaking at the 7^th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7) holding in Yokohama Japan from 29 to 30 August 2019.

Duker is one of the only two African film makers invited to speak at the UN event which has world and African leaders including President Mohammadu Buhari leading Governors Babajide Sanwoolu and Prof. Babagana Zulum  of Lagos and Borno states respectively as well as some other Nigerian federal ministers in attendance.

The highly traveled organiser of the world famous Abuja International Film festival and member of jury at several renowned film festivals across the globe is scheduled to speak at the Roundtable on cooperation in the field of cultural industries in Africa to be declared open by UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay.

The other African film personality to attend TICAD7 is Adoma Souma , Director General of FESPACO, Quoagadogo.

According to a source from FAD Media Group, Duker who is also founder FAD (93.1FM)Radio Calabar Cross River state and FAD 360 TV jetted out Sunday on the invitation of the United Nations and Government of Japan and will speak on the 29^th of August 2019 to a diverse world audience.

Fidelis Duker a former President of Directors Guild of Nigeria DGN was recently re elected Regional Secretary General, Federation of Pan African Filmmakers (FEPACI), West Africa.

He has been involved in the entertainment and culture industry in over 25 years with over 80 films including short films and documentaries to his credit.

Aside these, he also serves as consultant on film to Ethiopia, Madagascar and Botswana and has been speaking and presenting papers on film and creative industry in over 45 different countries.

By Fred Iwenjora

BEWARE; CAR SNATCHERS INVADE EJIGBO, BIG BOYS SCAMPER

CRIME;

Lexus 300 jeep

 These are indeed anxious moments for Ejigbo big boys who own and drive fancy cars as armed robbers are currently on the prowl snatching, robbing and leaving tales of woe behind.

The latest in the incidence happened Sunday 18th August 2019 when a Lexus RX330 jeep 2004 model with registration number ABJ69TL was taken away brazenly from its owner and driver at Muyili Oshode street by unknown men.

According to eye witnesses, the victim of the robbery had attended meetings and was driving calmly home in his car on a busy Sunday evening not knowing that the robbers laid in wait for him at his house.

Said a source very close t the victim, “the robbers numbering about four allowed the man to park and alight to enter his house before they stormed him with guns”.

They took away his phones, vehicle particulars, ID cards, money and other personal belongings and of course zoomed off with the car with chassis number 2T2HA31U74C025469.

ECD gathered that the matter has been reported to the Nigeria Police, Ejigbo Division who are said to be currently on the trail of the robbers.