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22—SATURDAY Vanguard, MAY 22, 2021 Lagos Film Fund C'ttee: Jide Kosoko kicks •Wants Sanwo-Olu to include Lagos-born film maker on the committee Barely two weeks after Governor Sanwo- Olu of Lagos State inaugurated a 9- member film production empowerment committee to fund youth creativity and entertainment activities in the state, veteran actor, Jide Kosoko has expressed the need for the government to include a Lagos-born film maker in as well as a filmmaker from any tribe of the country. Kosoko, made this position known in a statement titled , “ My stand on Lagos State Film Fund Committee”, which he released during the week. According to him, “It is only by doing so that the objectives of your administration for the industry can be best served.” The veteran actor said, while he commends Governor Sanwo-Olu for coming up with such an idea, the need to give indigenous film practitioners who he said sustain what we call Nollywood a sense of belonging is imperative in this respect. He writes: “I have been inundated by several calls and have read several arguments for and against the composition of a committee set up by the Lagos State Government for funding of the movie industry in the state.” “For this, I cannot pretend to be unaware of the controversies that has trailed it, especially its composition.” “Let me however start by commending our able Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for coming up with such an idea, an idea that was surely born in time and most assuredly needed. I dare say that whatever misgivings anyone may have, one thing is sure, you cannot fault the motive behind it. We have had several administrations in Lagos and other states of the federation, but not many have given as much thought to our industry to be able to come up with such an idea and putting it to work. So, I commend Governor Sanwo-Olu for that.” “Secondly, I must say here that I am aware of the observations of The Eko Foundation and other organisations on this issue and I appreciate their intervention not because my name is mentioned, but because their statement is not far from my view on the issue.” “Let me, however quickly say here that I don't know who the members of these associations are. Though I was once the Cultural Secretary of Eko Foundation when the late Justice Muri Okunola was our President. But that was so many years ago.” “I have followed the arguments on social media, groups that I belong to and online publications and I must say I appreciate everyone that has made contributions, though I may not completely agree with some of the approaches employed.” “That you are a Lagosian by virtue of your birth or length of stay, does not take away the right of the indigenes! Do you know the kind of struggles it took our forefathers that brought Lagos to be? Or do we have any other place called home that we go for holidays like Easter, Christmas and the likes? The truth is that no matter how accommodating Lagos is or has been, there are people who are indigenes, whose rights for inclusion must be respected without tagging it tribalism. Lagos and Lagosians, if fair must be fair, cannot be tagged with the toga of tribalism in good conscience.” Recall that Lagos State government weeks back, set up a 9-member film production empowerment committee to fund youth creativity and entertainment activities in the state, following the disruption caused by the spread of COVID-19 that impacted negatively on entertainment and tourism in the State, The committee members consisting of five industry practitioners and four government officials including AMAA founder Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, Tunde Kelani, Kunle Afolayan, Mo Abudu and Richard Mofe-Damijo as the chairman of the committee. Other side of Erica revealed in a new reality TV show F ormer BBNaija housemate, Erica Nlewedim is warming to reveal the other side of her life that's rarely known to her fans as she features in MTV Base’s new reality TV series, Inside Life. The show will start airing weekly from Wednesday, June 9, 2021, on MTV Base DStv and GOtv Channel respectively. The Queen of the Elites made this revelation during 'her tell-all IG Live interview' with VJ, Nenny-B. “I am super excited about the show. Viewers will get to see sides to me that the public has never seen before. I think my excitement comes from being on live camera again and thinking about how my fans will react when they finally see what my everyday life looks like.” “Inside Life with Erica captures every aspect of me. Erica the actress, the entrepreneur, the star girl, lover-girl, and even my vulnerabilities. The name of the show is Inside Life, so it’s inside my life, no stone unturned,” she explained. According to the producer, this scintillating soon-to-launch series will feature Erica in her element as she navigates the business and entertainment worlds, as she continues to grow to become one of the most respected entertainment moguls in Nigeria. On the show, viewers will also get to see the most important people in her life, from her family members to her friends. Commenting on the launch of the new content Popular publisher of Genevieve Magazine, Betty Irabor has revealed how her seemingly perfect life began to spiral out of control after she started battling feelings of insecurity and grief following the death of her father and brother. Featuring in this week's episode of #WithChude, Irabor shared her horrible experience that led her into a season of depression, insomnia and even attempted suicide. "I always felt I wasn't good enough or that I hadn't accomplished enough, because at that moment, I was not thinking •Betty Irabor about my successes," she said. Growing up as a student of Methodist Girls' High School, Irabor was familiar with the Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, known to be a place for "mad" people. However, she never thought that she would one day be a patient of the famous clinic. After seeing nine different psychiatrists, she was •Jide Kosoko •Erica Music is my religion — Daniel Oyiaro F ast rising singer, Daniel Oyiaro, popularly known as ‘Danie’ has dropped yet another single titled ‘Waka’, a song which recaptures the grass root story of his rise to fame. ‘Waka’, according to Danie , was the last music project he executed before the release of his debut EP titled ‘SIOS’, an acronym for ‘Sorry I Overslept’. Speaking on the inspiration behind 'Waka', Dannie said; the song was inspired by everything that matters to me."This song represents everything I went through in life," he added. Also, on the inspiration behind the title of his forthcoming EP titled 'SIOS' (Sorry I Over Slept), Danie said: “As the name implies, I feel like I’ve been away on a personal journey of self-rediscovery. Before my debut song, ‘Halo’, which I dropped last November, I have not really released any music again. So this is my way of saying I’m here now. I’ve been away for some time,but I’m back again ”, he said. Speaking further, Danie explained why he chose to release an EP, instead of an album. “To be very honest I just wanted to create good music so that the world can feel my passion and creativity. This is because I’ve been working tirelessly for a while. I was able to contain an exquisite feeling working on this project and It was an amazing feeling. The journey is just getting started, I’m not in a hurry to push out songs. I’ll take my time to give the world the best of everything I can offer as a singer," he said. Describing music as his own form of religion, Danie said henceforth, his fans should expects hit after hit from him. “I want to do the unthinkable. I’ve been quiet for a while. Music is my religion, so my fans shouldn't be disappointed; rather it’s going to be better than ever from now on..." Danie assured. on Nigeria's number one music entertainment channel, MTV Base, Solafunmi Sosanya, Senior Channels Manager at Viacom CBS Networks Africa (the parent company of MTV Base), said: “Erica is one celebrity that certainly sparkles in the spotlight. The light and cameras absolutely love her and that’s a mark of a true reality TV star. Inside Life With Erica is a brilliant, non-invasive avenue for her teeming fans to see her for who she really is, outside of the glitz and the glamour. The show will definitely give viewers a different perspective to their favourite celebrity’s life. This reality series is keeping with MTV Base’s drive to provide our viewers with premium entertainment and storytelling with original scripted and non-scripted shows." How I almost committed suicide --Betty Irabor desperate for help and decided to visit a professor at that hospital as advised by her uncle. Recalling this horrible experience, Irabor said, "All I wanted was my sanity. They say, 'he who is down need not to fear foes'. I was already at the grass level and I was looking for where I could find help." After taking series of medications, seeing a long list of doctors and repeatedly attempting suicide, Betty eventually found a way to overcome her depression with the help of her husband and trusted friends. Today, she's stronger than ever. "In a strange way, I have managed to find a way of dealing with things that would normally knock me down. I am not that skinny, insecure woman, who fretted about everything. I am a different person, I am happier. I know that I am actually in control of what I internalize, and I can filter out what I don't want in my life." Betty has continued to share her story with the world in the hope that her story will inspire others to get help and hopefully, be in control of their stories, proving that depression is real, not insurmountable. •Daniel Oyiaro
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