Thursday 23 April 2015

THE ANCIENT CITY INFLUENTIALS


The stone the builders rejected have now become the cornerstone.” About a decade ago no one would rank the ancient city amidst cities thriving in the nation's entertainment industry. Good news is, the land has finally become fertile and even people from the so-called modern city are beginning to leverage on what Ibadan has to offer in all sectors. Thanks to some passionate and relentless individuals, entertainment in the ancient city has been rapidly growing.
The ancient city has recorded much success in Nigeria entertainment over the course of the last 5 years, and here is a list of selected people influencing the city's entertainment and making waves beyond it.

FEMIAYANGBESAN

(DJ SEXY)
He is one of the most popular brands in Ibadan; a DJ and a father to the entire ancient city finest musician. I like to refer to him as the 'Jimmy Jatt' of IBcity. Artistes like Pizzy, Tu-Wyze and others will attest to this fact. He doesn't charge a dime to promote talent, recently added another platform called ONE MIC, his relevance is uncontestable.

ROLAKE BELLO
A jolly good fellow with the voice of an angel; a renown OAP that has plied her trade in topnotch radio stations in the city but presently with Star FM. She recently hosted the Oyo State Sport Media Awards, and has been nominated for several awards too. She is an Ekiti indigene that has sacrificed her life to maximizing potentials in the Ibadan entertainment world.

TONY ROWLAND AWOBODE
 (DON T)
Don T definitely rings a bell for most radio and TV audiences in Nigeria. The Splash FM OAP and MTN project fame state judge has a relentless passion to achieve extraordinary things; a spirited attribute of his that has rubbed on the city over time, hereby making him one her core leaders in entertainment and a perfect role model for young ones.

AWOLOLA OPEYEMI
 ( FABULOUS PIZZY)
In a short while he has given music lovers in Ibadan something to cheer for, and a legacy to lay claim to. A talented and relentless musician whose musical feat in 2014 has made relevant in the Nigeria music industry; releasing chart topping singles and featuring Reminisce on one of it. He has been regarded as the next big thing in music.

TOBI OWOMOYELA
(PETERU)
Some people make jokes, but some are born with jokes. He is by all standards one of the best and biggest comedians in Ibadan. Event planners understand that to sell out a show, all you need to do is have him on the poster. Despite trading in the Lagos market, he has never abandoned his soil, Ibadan  his source. Even the father of Nigeria comedy  Ali Baba, regards him as a son.

ABIODUN INNEH
(JAYRU)
Do you remember 'familiarity' and 'alligator? Then you know who Jay rule is a musician and one of the pioneer of good music in the ancient city. He has been consistent in supporting entertainment in all levels, and he is definitely one of the City's finest, being nominated for the Nigerian entertainment awards is not an achievement you can overlook.

FAKOYA QUDUS OLUWADAMILARE
 (Q-DOT)
We have always known Ibadan is on the world map, but we recently learned that the city has a brand ambassador  Q-dot. There's no doubt that his single 'Ibadan' has helped given the city a push in the musical aspect. 2014 saw Q-dot make relevance, and he was selfless enough in doing so by giving the city the deserved and necessary hype.

OGUNYEMI JOSEPH 
(THINK IT PHOTOGRAPHY)
I like to call him the humane-photographer; he's always in tune with his clients' emotion in order to give them the best service. He shoots at over 70% of the City's events. The most amazing thing about Think it is that he values relationship/partnership more than money; always dragging people with him on his way to the top. He is an inspiration to the youths of the city.

ADEBAYO ADESOJI
(JAZZY B)
One statement, “dreams come true with Jazzy B”. He hosts am Inspirational Television Talk show which is shot in Ibadan and aired on several stations. A show that has ushered many star celebrities into this city in order to inspire the youths to keep chasing their dreams till it comes true. This man isn't stopping at anything until he has influenced the young lives around him positively.

OLUOKUN ADEBAYO 
(BAYOOR HIGHFLYER)
A musician and model; been ambassadors for major brands, e.g. Guinness, Interswitch, First bank, etc. He was the face of MTN 400 recharge card for six years. He was one of the major facilitators of the 'save a soul' concert. He presently own Highflyers Entertainment and Highflyer’s Journal.

TEMITOPE ALABI
 (THE RADIO QUEEN)
One of IB city's finest OAPs; an awesome orator and prolific speaker. She is the voice behind Star F.M's morning show; always navigating people through traffic and motivating them on how to lead a good life. She has won several awards as an On Air Personality and has won several recognition awards for her service to humanity.

RONKE GIWA
 (RONNIE G)
A singer/songwriter and OAP; she studied Music Performance and Production at the renowned London Center of Contemporary Music after her first degree at the Lagos State University where she studied English, since then, she being contributing to the growth of ancient city's entertainment through her programs on splash FM.


SEGUN OGUNDIPE
(LAFF UP)
Whenever comedians from all around the nation gather in Ibadan, it is to honour the invitation of Ibadan's very own finest comedian Laff Up. The Christmas period festivity isn't complete without his show; his presence has added manure to the entertainment soil of this city.

OLUKOYE OMONIYI ABIODUN
(AFRICANA STRADA)
No one gives a better online update about the city than Africanna. Others call it a blog; we call it an online magazine, a platform that has been used to promote a lot of brands in Ibadan. The number one columnist at every show and event that holds in the city. If you want to spread information, tell it to him. If you want to know anything, ask AFRICANNA.

OLUMIDE OGUNDOJU ORIOLA
(TU-WYZE)
A high profile recording ancient city artiste, he has recorded songs with major Nigerian   artistes like Orisefemi, Reminisce to mention a few. He is the facilitator of the notable SAVE A SOUL CONCERT, the event is to help the needy and its gradually becoming the biggest event in the city

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