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Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally – Obi Cubana

Entertainment entrepreneur, Obi Cubana, has advised yoth to be consistent in their endeavours.

He told them that success would always greet persistence while it shunned the otherwise.

In an online piece, the man who recenty rocked the scene with lavish burial of his mother, noted:

“Consistency is the quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary greatly in quality over time. We all desire success but we aren’t sure about how to smash our goals.

“Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally. It comes from what you do CONSISTENTLY!

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“We spoke about distractions earlier. People are not willing to stay through the course. They easily get distracted and hop on to the next thing in vogue because other people are doing it.

“We spoke about being focused….concentrating on one goal and seeing it through.
All these go hand in hand.

“What are you doing today? You need to be consistent if you want to see sustained positive results! Don’t compare yourself with others. Everybody is running their own race.
Stay focused and consistent in what you do.

“Ever heard that the secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine? Don’t be too quick to throw in the towel. Consistency is better than perfection.

“Don’t underestimate the power of consistency. You have what it takes to become the best you can be. Don’t ever doubt your ability to be successful. Harness your power and exceed your expectations!!! STAY CONSISTENT!”

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Kayvee to BBNaija housemates: Continue to catch cruise

Ongong BBNaija housemate to first leave, Kayvee, has urged her former c-contestatnts to continue to catch cruise.

It is his own way of wishing them success and more fun.

Kayvee abruptly left a week after the programme started, as he developed some mental challenges.

But he returned via a video yell to them on Monday, setting the house on fire of jubilation tears.

Radiating good health, he told them: “Hi guys, it’s your boy, Kayvee. I know you all are worried about me. Well, I’m fine, I’m happy, I’m strong and I’m sweet.

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“I wanna wish you all the best of luck. I want to wish you all the best. I’m rooting for all of you.

“May the best man or woman win. Also, I miss the house. I miss the cruise, party and Jacuzzi. I can’t wait to catch you all outside the house and vibe and enjoy your party.

“So please, keep the vibe open, free your mind, enjoy yourself, ‘catch cruise’, and stay happy.”

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IRAPADA: For Kunle Afolayan (a tribute by Akeem Lasisi)

IRAPADA
(For Kunle Afolayan)

So, Irapada’s theme is not in the film
It is in the revolution you brought to our screen
When like the farmer ventilating rowdy crops
Like the mum locust-beaning the pot for the love of taste
Like the Brazilian coach rattling the field with samba rhymes, Kunle
You redefined the form for content’s sake.
 
When others still swam in the mud of hazy pictures
You boosted the story with the crystal lens
Figurine itself was a stepping stone
You teased the industry by swapping phones:
By the time October 1 heralded the CEO,
The world was ready for your premiere in the sky.
 
From Toronto to Cannes the world applauded
Chip off the stardom block,
AFRIF fondled you
AMAA endorsed with glee and plaques
Pride of the Nollywood Magic
You have raised the bar for the continent’s film.

– Akeem Lasisi

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MOREMI: Ooni speaks on alleged copyright war with Bolanle Austen-Peters

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has said that there is no copyright dispute between the House of Oduduwa and Bolanle Austen-Peters production (BAP) over the right to stream Moremi the Musical on YouTube.

The Ooni said this in response to reports that the House was dragging the ownership of the copyright with the BAP owned by Terra Culture, Lagos founder, Bolanle Austen-Peters.

In a press statement, the Ooni waded in on the viral post on the social media that seemed to suggest that the House of Oduduwa made an attempt to stop BAP from streaming Moremi the Musical last weekend.

As reported by THISDay, the House of Oduduwa signed an MOU with BAP to produce the Musical in 2018. It was a box-office hit at the Terra Arena, Victoria Island, Lagos. But after two seasons of the production in 2019, BAP geared up to showcase Fela and the Kalakuta Queens at its December-January production. But since the House of Oduduwa had plans to show Moremi the Musical last December, they had to do so without BAP on board.

Hence, the House of Oduduwa launched Moremi the Musical reloaded with a new director, Joshua Alabi, a new range of costumes and freshly done music which further roused the suspicion of some in the media as to the whether there is a fallout between the House of Oduduwa and BAP on the production or not.

Fast forward to April 2020, BAP announced its plans to stream the 2018 on April 26 on YouTube. Just a few minutes before the streaming, a post on social media credited to Princess Ronke Ademiluyi went viral, threatening a legal action to affirm the House of Oduduwa’s ownership of the production and revealing all the financial transactions between the House of Oduduwa and Austen-Peters. BAP responded in a press release that as co-producers of the 2018 edition of Moremi the Musical, it is within their rights to stream that edition of the play.

However, the House of Oduduwa has dissociated itself from all unauthorised statements issued on behalf of the House of Oduduwa seeking to condemn the streaming of the play and seeking court redress. The Ooni of Ife declared that there is no dispute between all the descendants of Oduduwa on Moremi the Musical.

“We recognise the value that Mrs. Austen-Peters has brought to the cultural space especially in Yorubaland and we look forward to constantly working with her in the future to continue to propagate the advancement of culture, traditional heritage of the entire Yoruba race.

Austen Peters

“The House of Oduduwa also recognises the impact that Princess Ronke Ademiluyi has made in the fashion/culture industry space and also working along with the expertise of Mrs Bolanle Austen-Peters to bring out this outstanding theatre to the public space with the great assistance of Chief Mrs Funsho Amosun.

“As the cultural custodian of Moremi story/heritage, the House of Oduduwa is happy for as many productions of the story of Moremi Ajasoro, the legendary heroine from Ile-Ife as possible,” Ooni declared.