MADE IN UNILAG: DR. D.K OLUKOYA SET TO BE HONOURED AGAIN!

Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, the General Overseer and founder of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), is set to receive an honour well deserved at the 50^th convocation ceremony of the reputable University of Lagos billed to take place from April 1 to 5, 2019.

The pastor, author and televangelist is an outstanding graduate product of the famous university who values education and a man after God’s heart. Over the years, he has exhibited great philanthropy by supporting and sponsoring the less privileged students in Nigeria beyond the walls of his reputable bible believing church MFM.

As a first class graduate from the University of Lagos in 1980 with an outstanding degree in microbiology, he proceeded on scholarship to the University of Reading in Reading, Berkshire, England for his Doctorate degree (PhD) in Molecular Genetics.

He, thereafter, returned to Nigeria and worked as a geneticist at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Yaba-Lagos. As a researcher, and to his credit, he has published over 80 scientific publications. Beyond the academics, his research and work on cloning of genes is very remarkable making him the first person to clone genes in this part of the world.

In a benevolent act, Dr. Daniel Olukoya and his adorable God-fearing wife established the Daniel & Fola Biotechnology Foundation, a registered NGO, to train young Nigerian citizens in molecular biology and biotechnology. This is an absolutely outstanding effort from the unassuming man of God with a view to helping mostly indigent youths.

It’s no gain saying that the pastor and founder of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries values people’s lives more than any material thing in the world and  cherishes education so much so that he sponsors thousands of students on scholarship, privately, through his ministries.

It is, therefore, indisputable that he is an honourable man that deserves the great honor from the University of Lagos as he has also supervised over 30 PhD students, most of who are presently doing very well in their chosen fields around the world. 

Those in the know, say it is not a surprise that the Governing Council and Senate of the University has identified Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya as befitting of being conferred with an honorary doctorate degree at this year’s convocation ceremony where the citadel of learning, will also be graduating 12,811 students this year.

Apart from the acclaimed scholar and clergyman, Dr. D.K Olukoya, other notable personalities such as Mr. Jim Ovia, the founder of Zenith Bank and Mr. Lateef Okunnu, the former Minister of Works and Housing in Nigeria would also be conferred with honors.

On record, Dr. D.K Olukoya has received many awards such as: Special Awards for Excellence in Research and Administration (SAFERA 2012); Top Great African Achievers Leader’s Legacy Awards, South-Africa 2013; Outstanding Christian Leader’s Awards, Quintessence African Leader of Integrity Merit Award 2014; Humanitarian Personality of the Year 2013 Award; Merit Award at the 6^th Herbert Macaulay Memorial Lecture; United Nations Humanitarian International Award; Zik Legacy Prize for True Leadership National Award; The Distinguished African Icon Award 2015 and many more.

To Dr. Olukoya, beyond his degrees and awards, the preacher of the word of God believes that the most important thing today is to ensure that those firsts in God’s kingdom do not become the last and miss salvation.

ALL NIGERIA DJ AWARDS (ANDJA) BERTHS IN LAGOS

All Nigeria DJ Awards (ANDJA) is an annual pan-Nigeria Disc-Jockeying event primed to officially recognize and reward a very unique breed of music professionals. This crop of Nigeria’s finest DJs, who are spread across the country, can truly be referred to as ‘Unsung Heroes’. The event, which is set to take place in Lagos, Nigeria, is organized by Kanbitoons Company, an Event and Entertainment firm highly renowned for churning out great event concepts from time to time.

The objective of the event’s planning committee is not just to organize an average, every-day award but a memorable event which will ensure that the award recipients gain strong national and global recognition while the supporting/sponsor brands attract and receive consumer empathy for their products and services.

According to the executive producer of the event, Kanbi Owolabi (a versatile player in the entertainment and event management sector, with over 25 years’  experience under his belt as a top-level awards organizer) the All Nigeria DJ Awards (ANDJA) is billed to be a high octane, novel and unique event with limitless imaginations and a bold execution style.

He further stated that the main intent of the event, which is a veritable platform for awardees to leverage and increase their perception profile, is to highlight the achievements and contributions of the award recipients within and beyond known boundaries.

In view of their pivotal role in strengthening and developing the music industry, nationally and globally, great support and partnership is expected from esteemed sponsors/partners to help in rewarding and honouring these unique class of DJ heavyweights, influencers and new and upcoming ones. This, we believe, will launch the revolutionization of the art and business of Disc-Jockeying in this part of the world, he emphasized.

Noteworthy  is the fact Kanbi Owolabi is a seasoned media practitioner and part of resource team members that worked on industry parameter-setting awards and projects that have been organized in Nigeria over the years. Such awards include Fame Music Awards (FMA), The REEL Awards, Awards for Musical Excellence in Nigeria (AMEN), The Movie Awards (THEMA), Snap To Stardom, Models Mingle and others.

More importantly, it was revealed that this maiden edition of the All Nigeria DJ Awards (ANDJA) 2019 was strategically conceived to let the world know that the art of Disc-Jockeying in Nigeria is a respected craft. It will specially recognize and reward these outstanding DJs for the major and immeasurable roles they have played and are still playing, not only in the overall Music and Entertainment industries but also in the social and economic sectors of Nigeria.

The awards will spread across 28 categories ranging from regional to National levels and will also have special consideration for female DJs who have stood toe to toe with their male DJ counterparts over the years. Nominees would be selected via a vigorous, credible and assured process by a clinically selected body of judges on the advisory board.

The All Nigeria DJ Awards (ANDJA) event is set to herald a new era of unequalled Disc-Jockeying for the next level that would be packed with diverse entertainment provided by renowned music artistes and comedians. It promises to be a special evening exclusively arranged to create fun and glamour for attendees and sponsors with a robust display of talented and creative performances from different Disc-Jockeys across the country.

Mr. Emmanuel Robinson, the strategy consultant to All Nigeria DJ Awards (ANDJA) disclosed that the planning committee and advisory board appreciate individuals and organizations that have shown interest to be part of this laudable project as he implores other corporate organizations to come on board as veritable stakeholders and sponsors of the unfolding success.

He further disclosed that specific details will be communicated as events unfold.

LIKE FATHER LIKE SON! EVANGELIST EBENEZER OBEY-FABIYI FEATURES IN DELE GOLD'S NEW ALBUM ‘HEARTY BLESSING’

The sensational self-acclaimed Classical Miliki Gospel singer, Dele Gold born Dele Agbeyo is ready to release the much talked about single with Evangelist Professor Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi tagged- ‘Ba Wa Se’ from the forthcoming album entitled Hearty Blessing (Ibukun Atokanwa).

Dele Gold, the gospel-juju musician is unarguably a gift to the music industry and a rare talent to find in this part of the world. And no wonder his collaboration with Evangelist Professor Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi would be a very huge success according to the industry watchers.

Information has it that his initial interest in singing was cultivated from a series of dreams and with the help and glory of the Almighty God coupled with the mentorship of Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, who is like a father to him made the dream come true.

Dele Gold has carved a classy niche for himself by fusing the Miliki genre of music in the industry with his highly energetic, innovative and original tunes to blend gospel and juju music seamlessly.

Before this trending collaboration with Evangelist Professor Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, to keep the record straight Dele Gold has a couple of steaming songs like Divine Warning, Every Kneel, Special Tribute To G.O Fakeye, A thousand Tongue, Tribute To Adebayo Faleti, Infinite God, Obey At 75, Lagos State Absolute Transformation to his credit and other evergreen collaborations with the best of the best in the music industry.

Dele Gold from Usi in Ekiti State is a unique act that has more than a decade long experience as a resourceful musician with class and melodious tunes which has made him become a household name and one of the most talented Gospel-Juju and evergreen musicians in Nigeria.

The new album, Hearty Blessing is packed with deep motivation messages, soul-lifting praises and other oral poetry in Yoruba language produced and packaged from the bottom of his heart.

The anticipated release and launch of Hearty Blessing album will surely resonate Dele Gold in the entertainment scene as he is known not to do anything less than very good music for his numerous fans home and abroad.

Those who should know disclosed that the release of Hearty Blessing album with the compilation of ‘Ba Wa Se’ with Evangelist Professor Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi is bound to enjoy tremendous airplay on top radio stations around the world.

Believe it or not, Evangelist Professor Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi is very delighted to support, bless and endorse Dele Gold and he clearly emphasized by featuring in the production of much awaited single- ‘Ba Wa Se’ which will definitely be an award winning song in the nearest future.

The new talk of town, Hearty Blessing album is a brain child of Dele Gold Agbeyo, the Chief Executive Officer of Prodel Music- a reputable music label and production company in Nigeria.

AKHERE UNWRAPS HER PASSION FOR MUSIC WITH THE NEW SINGLE ‘ON MY MIND’

Sexy sensational music act born Blessing Akhere Okpiaifo and popularly known as Akhere is just back bigger and better in the music world with a special gift to the entertainment industry. She just officially released her new spanking single entitled- ‘On My Mind’.

The pretty and leggy talented artiste is so passionate about the music industry and her undying love for singing has been her propelling force since she fell in love with melody from her tender age.

The Economics graduate and fun loving lady has redefined herself by making new notes in the studio. And, she had always desired to sing and to be well respected in the music industry.

Information available revealed that she loves Nigerian music and she so motivated by some artistes that are creative and original doing what they know how to do best.

She is a bundle of talents who is a good stylish dancer, song writer and composer that is rare to find among her peers in this part of the world.

The industry watcher squealed that On My Mind is set to take over the airwaves and further finding revealed that the just officially released single has been downloaded already on naijaloaded.com.ng  and other online stores by thousands of good music lovers in Nigeria and abroad,

On My Mind produced by Mr. Spice which has become the new national anthem in the music industry. And before her new single, she has on record good songs like Gaga, Cover Me, Udoh, I refuse To Die, Babylon City, Mr. Deejay and Irin Ise (Man of Steel).

Akhere is positioned to do something different from what others are doing in the industry and ready to go all the way to achieve her dreams as one of the music stars that would make a great change in the entertainment industry, disclosed an associate.

Interestingly, as part of the communication plans to take her music talents to the next level, Akhere is working in concert with Kanbitoons Company, which is basically in-charge of her media management, public relations and promotions in and outside the country. And, now she is working on her new single promotions across board for all her esteemed numerous fans around the world.

According to Akhere, she said ‘The Nigerian music industry is very competitive but she is trying to be unique in her own way. She doesn’t want to be someone else. She just wants to be Akhere’.