Entertainment
Surprise Pub CEO, Oshodin Bags Distinguished Industry Support Award

Mr. Matthew Evbakor Oshodin, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Surprise Pub and Cafe, one of the leading hospitality business in Edo State, has been honoured with the Distinguished Industry Support Award by the Benin Film Academy (BFA).
The award was done in conjunction with the Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO) and it was for his contribution to the academy and to the development of the hospitality industry in Edo State.
Speaking at the 2023 graduation ceremony/festival of short films and award ceremony of the Benin Film Academy (BFA), at the Kada Cinemas, Benin, Dr. Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, on behalf of the management of Benin Film Academy and Igbinedion University Okada, said Mr. Oshodin has been supporting the academy since 2008 in all its ramifications.
He said such a man who has laid down his resources and facilities for the promotion of hospitality business in the state can never be ignored but be singled out for honour and recognition for others to see.
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Imasuen said that he believes that the award will engineer him to always contribute his quota to the growth of the film industry in Nigeria.
“You have been a wonderful friend and associate of the academy, always ready to assist us in whatever ways we may need, have impacted greatly to the growth of the academy, and in extension, the entertainment industry.
” We are very proud of you and to be associated with you, to this end, we want to honour you with an award as you have in turn honoured us”, Imasuen said.
Responding, the recipient of the award, Oshodin thanked the academy for recognizing his contributions to the film industry.
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He said he has always known that the society can only be a better place if everyone comes together to support a course, adding that, to him, the entertainment industry is a course that everybody should support and that is why he has always shown commitment to the sector.
Oshodin added that on several occasions, he has invited notable Nigerian artistes both within Edo state and outside to Benin to perform and also honoured deserving local artistes, all, just to contribute to the entertainment industry in the state.
He said the award would always stir him up to do more for the sector just as he called on other well meaning Nigerians to contribute their quota to the academy to thrive in the state.
Commending the awardee, Prince Osama Erediauwa, said it was an award well deserved noting that it will spur him to do more for the entertainment industry in the country.
He said Oshodin has really done more for the entertainment industry and he urged him to continue his good works.
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Also speaking, Prince Blessing Eweka, said that Oshodin, the CEO of Surprise Pub and Cafe has really been at the forefront of the entertainment industry, supporting it with all he has adding the honour, did not come to him as a surprise because he (Oshodin) has been contributing to the industry for a long time, being a very kind hearted man.
For Mr. Destiny Ilo and Raymond Chika, they said they are not surprised at the award because Oshodin has been supporting both local and international artistes in the state.
They however called on other Nigerians to emulate Oshodin who loves promoting the entertainment industry in the state.
Entertainment
Organizers Cancel Burna Boy’s US Shows After Fans Refused To Buy Tickets

The singer ‘No Sign of Weakness’ US tours including tonight’s performance scheduled for November 28, 2025, at The Armory in Minneapolis was abruptly cancelled after fans failed to buy tickets.
Ticketmaster announced the last minute cancellation on its website on Thursday.
Today’s show was cancelled with another concert scheduled for December 1, 2025, in Chicago.
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While the tour failed to provide a specific reason for the cancellation, the development came amid the public criticism directed at
Burna Boy after he walked out a couple for sleeping during his performance at Colorado.
The viral video of the incident sparked controversy, which intensified after the singer, while reacting to his critics during an Instagram live session, said “he only wants supporters who buy his tickets and not fans”.
It was later reported that the woman who slept during his performance was grieving a recent personal loss.
Confirming the cancellation, Burna Boy in a post on his Instagram story on Friday morning shared a direct link from the ticketing website, showing that the two concerts were cancelled.
Entertainment
My Father Regretted Funding My Education After I Became Skit Maker – Sabinus

Nigerian comedian, Emmanuel Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, has revealed that his father didn’t initially support his decision to become a comedian.
In a candid interview with VJ Adams, Sabinus explained that his dad wanted him to be a lawyer but he eventually settled for Linguistics and Communication Studies after failing to secure a law admission.
He recalled that it was while studying at the University of Port Harcourt that he discovered his comedy talent and start making skits.
The comedian said when his dad found out that he was a skit maker, he regretted funding his education and described the profession as “stupid business.”
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Sabinus said, “At first, my dad never wanted me to be what I am today, he wanted me to be a lawyer. I tried my best but I couldn’t secure a law admission. So, I had to settle for Linguistics and Communication Studies at Uniport.
“It was on the campus that I saw skit making and I decided to try it out. Money wasn’t coming.
“After I graduated, my dad never knew I was a comedian because I was hiding it. It was one more year after school that he started seeing me on comedy show posters. My sisters confirmed to him that I was into comedy. He was very furious. He fumed, ‘Which comedy? Stupid business. Look at the boy I sent to become a lawyer.’”
The comedian added that his dad eventually gave him his blessings after he started gifting him money from his proceeds from comedy.
Entertainment
My First Son Not Interested In Taking After Me – 2Face Reveals Nino’s Ambition

Legendary Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia, popular known 2Face, has revealed that his first son, Nino, isn’t interested taking after him by becoming a musician.
Despite Nino being a talented sax player, his father revealed that his ambition is to become a medical doctor.
The African Queen crooner disclosed this while bringing Nino on stage at an event in Abuja, marking his 25 years in music industry.
“Making some noise for my son Nino, mehn,” he tells the crowd as he brings the lad on stage.
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“He said he doesn’t want to be a singer. He wants to be a doctor,” he added amid cheers from the crowd.
2Face’s first son, Nino Idibia, was born on January 15, 2006, to him and his former baby mama, Sumbo Adeoye.
Nino is a saxophonist, a model and social media influencer.
Children following their parents’ footsteps is a common phenomenon in the Nigerian music industry.
Wizkid’s first son, Boluwatife Balogun recently launched his musical career at the age of 14 with his debut EP ‘Champions’ Arrival’ under the stage name, Champz.
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