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Dallas International Yoruba Movie Awards recognises Lateef Adedimeji for his role in Ayinla (Pix)
The prestigious Dallas International Yoruba Movies Awards (DIYMA) has bestowed the special “award of excellence” on the multi-talented and cross-over actor Lateef Adedimeji for his outstanding performance in the movie “Ayinla”.
Mr and Mrs Kogberegbe, the CEOs of DIYMA, presented the award on Wednesday, 25th January 2023, during a “Meet & Greet” event organised in honour of the celebrity couple- Lateef and Adebimpe Adedimeji in Dallas, Texas, United States of America.
According to the organisers of the awards, “DIYMA recognises outstanding crafts and celebrates same as the opportunity presents itself. The interpretation and representation of late Ayinla Omowura (eegunmogaji) in the eponymous musical film presents a rare nostalgic experience that only the professionalism of Lateef and Dr Tunde Kelani can offer.”
Speaking further, the CEOs challenged the Yoruba indigenous filmmakers to do more in promoting the indigenous language film because language is critical to cultural identity. “On our part, we shall continue to support the Yoruba film industry in our little way. We believe strongly in the industry. We understand that promoting our language is key to preserving our culture. And our culture is the only undisputable commodity we can sell to the world’s admiration.”
In his remark, Lateef Adedimeji expressed his happiness for the harvest of awards that “Ayinla” is attracting months after it was released. “I am proud and happy that ‘Ayinla” keeps getting the recognition and the accolades that it deserves. Thank you so much, Dallas International Yoruba Movie Awards (DIYMA). God bless you. Okay, guys, let us keep working; more to come”, he said. Adedimeji Lateef will be officially honoured at the DIYMA award night, set to take place on 25th June 2023 in Lagos, Nigeria.
Directed by the foremost cinematographer in Africa, Tunde Kelani, “Ayinla”- an eponymous musical genre film on the late Apala musician, Ayinla Omowura, was produced by Jade Osiberu and grossed 92 million naira from the cinema exhibition only.
The DIYMA awards, now in its third edition, celebrate the outstanding performances of actors, producers, and filmmakers in the Yoruba movie industry and provide a platform for recognition and growth. This year, DIYMA is proud to announce an increase in cash prizes, with winners receiving between N100,000 Naira and N300,000 Naira, depending on the category.
DIYMA invites producers, actors, and filmmakers to submit their movies for consideration before the closing date of 27th February 2023. Eligible movies for this award must have only been uploaded on YouTube in 2022.
For more information on the DIYMA awards, please stay glued to our Instagram page @officialdiymaawards.
Yesterday, January 9th, 2023 reality TV star, Chichi managed to raise many eyebrows as she claimed that she will be clocking 23-year-old today, January 10th, 2022.
Chichi, born Chinenyenwa Desire Okoebor, the BBNaija season 7 “Level Up” finalist made this known to internet users via her official Twitter handle.
Chichi tweeted, I was conceived out of grace!!! 23 (TWENTY THREE) in few hours!!!… RRARRRHHHH . Confirming the she is not joking at all, Chichi in the early hours of today, took to her social media handles to celebrate her new age.
Sharing a stunning photos of herself, the 23-year-old reality TV star wrote, “Officially worlds chichi’s day 23 and blessed ♀️ .”
See screesnhot of her early tweet and her birthday post below;
However, cybernauts who are obviously not satisfied with Chichi 23-year-old claim have digged out photos shared by the reality TV star via her Facebook page in 2014.
In the photos, Chichi who claims to be 14-year-old 9 years ago (2014) was already in 100l looking way more than a 14-year-old and by extension generated several reactions among netizens as many throw shade at her.
See the throwback photos below;
Reality star, Allysyn who was a colleague of Chichi while under the BBNaija season 7 roof slams her colleague for allegedly lying about her age in a tweet.
Allysyn tweeted, “23 my a$$.” See screenshot of her tweet below;
See reactions below;
_donnalinda955: So she was actually 14 years in this picturedey play ooo I say just dey play .
habbeynagogo: Police ♀️ supposed arrest una for that country .
fredycj: Make una check that 2014 picture well naa. She was 14years then. From that lipstick and eye pencil way she draw. You can tell. So this year she go be 23. Congratulations Ma.
miz_vns: Na for inside marriage some men go really find out the real age of their wives. c.h.e.f__g: So chichi that I’m calling granny is now dragging my age with me? chichi why? Chichi don dey behave like precious!!.
laurelfabrics_and_collections: Chichi and my Facebook paddy na childhood friends..the girl celebrated 31 years on November..like this Chichi even took Nigerians as phools she no even talk 27wow wow wow she has a baby too o.
living_and_enjoying_grace: Nigerians and fear of aging is the beginning of wisdom.
hiebywhumey: Nah to dey carry birth certificate waka now cos una too dey l!e .
jelasbeauty: How many people matriculated at 14 years….? No matter how fast ur education was at least 15 years and above. Make this people calm down dy lie. The same Chichi wey share how she take suffer for life naim still gain admission for 14 years….even Dangote children no enter sch at 14 years. .
Dallas International Yoruba Movie Awards recognises Lateef Adedimeji for his role in Ayinla (Pix)
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