The Ibadan Peoples Party (IPP) was established on June 15, 1951, by a group of eminent Ibadan indigenes who opposed the policies which held sway in the Yorùbá dominated Western Region, Nigeria in the 1950s. Its founding chairman was Chief Augustus Akinloye, and the other founders were; Chief Adegoke Adelabu, Chief Kola Balogun, Chief T. O. S. Benson, Chief Adeniran Ogunsanya and Chief H. O. Davies. The other leaders of the IPP were: Chief S. A. Akinyemi, Chief S. O. Lanlehin, Chief Moyo Aboderin, Chief Samuel Lana, Chief D. T. Akinbiyi, Chief S. Ajunwon, Chief S. Aderonmu, Chief R. S. Baoku, Chief Akin Allen and Chief Akinniyi Olunloyo.
Sir Shina Peters is a Nigerian Jùjú musician.
Lamide Akintobi is a Nigerian journalist and media personality. She worked as a news anchor on Channels TV and as a co-host and co-creator on a show called The Spot on EbonyLife TV with Zainab Balogun and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu until the show wrapped in mid-2017.
The 2011 Nigeria Entertainment Awards was the 6th edition of the ceremony to reward outstanding contribution to Nigerian entertainment industry. It was held at Sharp Theater, Symphony Space, New York City on September 5, 2011. It was hosted by Funke Akindele and Julius Agwu.
Obi Emelonye is a Nigerian film director. He is known for directing award-winning films such as Last Flight to Abuja (2012), The Mirror Boy (2011), and Onye Ozi (2013).
Zainab Balogun-Nwachukwu is a Nigerian actress, model and television presenter. She began modelling at an early age after being scouted at 16. She has been featured in several international campaigns for different brands. She co-founded The J-ist TV, an online entertainment web-series that highlights African culture and a range of topical issues; the series features interviews involving some of Africa's top personalities.
The 2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards was the 4th edition of the ceremony. The event was held on October 17, 2015 in Houston, Texas. It was hosted by Nigerian comedian, Ayo Makun.
Balogun is a title of the Yoruba language of Nigeria which means "Warlord" or roughly translated to "father at war".
Akin Osuntokun is a Nigerian political scientist, strategist, researcher, administrator, journalist and writer, with experience in media advocacy, policy research and implementation and political analysis. Akin Osuntokun was appointed as a Political Adviser to President Olusegun Obasanjo between 1999 and 2007. In 2011, Mr Akin Osuntokun became the Director of the Presidential Campaign of the People's Democratic Party in the 2011 general elections. On 27 December 2022, he was announced by the Nigerian Labor Party as the Director General of the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Council, to lead the 2023 presidential election campaign of a former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi after the resignation of Doyin Okupe
Nneka the Pretty Serpent is a 2020 remake of the 1994 horror mystery film of the same name. It was directed by Tosin Igho with Idia Aisien playing the lead role alongside Bovi Ugboma, Bimbo Ademoye, Zack Orji, Shaffy Bello, Beverly Osu and Ndidi Obi. It was written by Adia Uyoyou.
Charge and Bail is a Nigerian comedy-drama film directed by Uyoyou Adia and co-produced by Eku Edewor and Matilda Ogunleye. The film stars Zainab Balogun with Stan Nze, Femi Adebayo, Folu Storms, Tope Olowoniyan, and Eso Dike in supporting roles. The film tells the story of Boma, a high-flying graduate of law from the upper class who finds herself posted to a charge and bail law firm during her NYSC year.
Superstar is a 2021 Nollywood film released on 29 December 2021 by Inkblot Productions. The film stars an ensemble cast including Nancy Isime, Deyemi Okanlawon, Timini Egbuson, Daniel Etim Effiong, and Eku Edewor. Superstar was jointly produced by Inkblot Productions and FilmOne Studios, marking the ninth collaboration between the two studios.
The Sessions is a 2020 Nigerian romantic drama film written and directed by Judith Audu and produced by Audu, Omowumi Dada, Uyoyou Adia and Morten Foght.
Uyoyou Adia is a Nollywood actress and a film director. She is known for her roles in Charge and Bail, The Sessions and Hey You.
Ada Omo Daddy is a 2023 Nigerian family oriented comedy drama written by Yakubu Olawale, co-produced by Mercy Aigbe, and co-directed by Akay Mason and Adebayo Tijani. The movie hinges mainly on a paternity deception unraveled in the course of a wedding party popularly known as the "Owambe" in Yoruba. The movie featured some Nollywood actors such as Charles Okafor, Sola Sobowale, Mercy Aigbe, Chiwetalu Agu and Uche Ndubuisi.
