Entertainment

Seyi Law Appointed SSA on Entertainment and Tourism to Ondo Governor

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2 years ago

July 30, 2024

Popular stand-up comedian Seyi Law has been appointed as the senior special assistant on entertainment and tourism to Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the governor of Ondo State.

Seyi Law made the announcement on Monday through a statement on his Instagram page.

Expressing his gratitude, Seyi Law described the appointment as “a recognition of my contributions to the entertainment industry” and pledged to serve the state with dedication.

“I am deeply honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the senior special assistant to the Ondo State governor on entertainment and tourism,” the statement read. “This appointment is not only a recognition of my contributions to the entertainment industry but also a testament to the trust and confidence that His Excellency, the governor, has placed in me.”
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Seyi Law extended his heartfelt thanks to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for the esteemed position. “Your vision for the advancement of entertainment and tourism in Ondo is truly inspiring, and I’m committed to working tirelessly to bring this vision to fruition,” he said.

He addressed the people of Ondo, promising to serve them with dedication and integrity. “Our state is rich in culture, talent, and natural beauty, and I believe that together, we can elevate our entertainment and tourism sectors to new heights,” Seyi Law stated. “This will not only provide more opportunities for our talented individuals but also boost the local economy and showcase our state on a global stage.”

Seyi Law also expressed gratitude to his family, friends, and colleagues for their support throughout his journey. “Your encouragement and belief in my abilities have been invaluable, and I’m excited to embark on this new chapter with your continued support,” he added.

He concluded by looking forward to collaborating with all stakeholders to create a vibrant and prosperous future for Ondo in the realms of entertainment and tourism.

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Culture

WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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11 hours ago

August 27, 2026

Mariam Balogun

The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.

Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”