UCJ, UNILORIN CHAPTER ORGANIZE WORKSHOP ON WRITING AND BLOGGING

 The Union of Campus Journalist (UCJ), University Of Ilorin chapter held another laudable program this year for the members of the public.The event which took place on Saturday, 21st of March 2015 at the University of  Ilorin, Basement was the first of its kind at the University environment.

                                          MASTER OF CEREMONY(AL-MUBAJAL)

 The program which was a one-day workshop aimed at training youths on the acquisition writing skill and blogging was attended by scholars, intellectuals of various calibers and students of various faculties and departments. Among the dignitaries that graced the occasion is the director of the Center for Peace and Strategic Studies, University Of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji and Dr. Lukman Azeez, former HOD, Mass Communication Department, University of Ilorin. Also at the occasion are renowned writers and blogger like Mrs. Faoziyah Sulaiman and Mr. Muhammad Abdullah Tosin.

                                                      DR.    L .A AZEEZ                                                                            Dr. Adedimeji , who also chaired the occasion, while delivering the keynote address enjoined the audience to cultivate the habit of writing earlier because writing took him to where he is today. The audience at this occasion were thrilled and inspired as Dr. Azeez took them on a journey of the ‘rudiment of news writing’ with play-way method of teaching. The former HOD, inform the audience about the ethics of writing and advised young journalists to do away with “brown envelopes”. He further gave pride as a reason, most mass communicators do not want to practice journalism and that such is the reason why most journalists are majorly students of various department.            

                                                MRS. SULAIMAN

                                                     MUHAMMAD ABDULLAH TOSIN                                                    Also speaking at the event, is Mrs. Sulaiman , who succeeded in narrating her experience on how she came to limelight as an author of many books and  Muhammad Abdullah Tosin , who is an essayist, freelance writer and blogger, also trained the audience on how to blog and make money.

KOREDE BELLO, A MEGA-SUPER STAR

 Born on the 29th of February 1997, Korede Bello is an 18 year old guitarist and student of Mass communication at the Nigerian institute of journalism. The singer who hails from Lagos state started performing on stage at the age of seven, Staged named African Prince.                                                         Charity they say begins at home, the engine of Korede’s musical career is lubricated by his parent’s love for music. His father loves indigenous music while his mother preferred foreign music. As a kid, Korede fell in love with music and music  fell in love with him.
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 At his early age in school, Korede was known for his active participation in social activities such as acting, dancing and even singing competitions as he do represents his school in most of these activities. Like Jesus Christ got his disciples, Korede formed his first music group with a friend in primary-six and also wrote his first song. According to him, music was a different ball game in

Secondary school, “ I was better and more into writing songs. But when I got into senior secondary school, I began professional music by recording my songs in the studio. My first official single was recorded when I was in secondary school”. His parents gave him the support he needed. His father got him his first guitar and even paid for his first studio session. “ I love my parents so much and one of the reasons is because they support me and would put their money on anything that would make me happy. I came from them and they love music and they love supporting their son . The only issue they had, especially my mother, was my staying out late. She did not want me to stay out late because as of then, I was just writing my West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination. I had to be in the studio mostly at night and my mother did not really like that. Aside from that, everything was fine”. 

 Signed to Mavin Records on February 28 2014, Korede released his first single titled “African

Princess.” which featured Donjazzy.

After his performance in Mavins Dorobucci , his fanbase has tripled and his popularity increased and has won admiration of many ladies.. Especially with the wink everyone got crazy about.  

 The new rising star said his name Korede means a harbinger of good tidings and thus he would want music fans listening to his music to feel blessed and happy. The young singer who is yet to have an album of himself said that he was aiming at getting to a stage where listeners of his song will get blessing by listening to his music.

 While responding to an interview concerning the growing number of female music fans that are attracted to him, African Prince said that, It has always been his favour to have princesses around him, the number of female fans coming after him has increased since he joined the Marvin Records. #Godwin

 Even female celebrities are now flocking to him and so have even come to give him a kiss after watching him performed on the stage in one occasion.. #YouGuyKnowAllThatStory..

He said, “One of Don Jazzy’s colleagues heard my songs and loved it. He told Don Jazzy to give me a listening ear and he agreed. My manager, Casper, sent some of my works to Don Jazzy and we got invited to the studio. We recorded some songs and here I am, a Mavin. It is solely a favour. It is God and all I can say is that I’m blessed to be in one of the biggest labels in Africa and I believe that I’m a blessing to both my label and the entertainment industry as a whole.” #Godwin       

 While explaining how he met the Mavin Boss, Don Jazzy, he said “One thing I have learnt is that once it is time, it is actually your time. The truth is that if anyone had told me about two years ago that I would be working with Don Jazzy, I would say it was a big lie but I am working with him right now. A lot of people listen to your songs but it takes just one person to make a difference in your life. That is what happened to me because I released a song called ‘Forever’

and people loved it but it just took one person to listen to it and introduced me to Don Jazzy’s friends. They were also astounded by what they heard and they introduced me to Don Jazzy. He invited us to the studio with my manager, Casmir, we recorded some songs and that was it. When he heard my song, he said that I was a mega super star and that was it”. 

 Aside from the prestige of being on Don Jazzy’s label, Korede declared that Mavin has brought him a lot of things that a mega super star can be recognized with. “Money, cars and a house that’s why we are called mega super star. The name korede bello is gradually becoming a household name in the Nigeria music industry i want to personally congratulate him for doing what he knows how to do, and one more thing Korede. Don’t stop exploring the power of social media positively, that’s a niche you have carved for yourself..

Article written By Dele Abijo 

UNILORIN SU PRESENTS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE TO WOMEN OF REPUTE IN THE SOCIETY

                             The Unilorin SU President Comr. Ishowo Yakub Ahmed                                  

The Students Union body on 18th of March 2015 awarded women of excellence and repute in the society. The program which also include a talk show, lecture ,fashion parade, and launching of ARETE MAGAZINE was attended by dignitaries from various location especially those from field of accademics. Among the awardees are Senator Gbemisola Saraki(able represented), The Rector of Auchi Polytechnic, Dr.(Mrs) Philipa Idogho(able represented), The MD. Doyin Group of Company, Mrs Omolola Grace Olobayo, The wife of the vice-chancellor University Of Ilorin, Dr.(Mrs) Hassanat Taiwo Ambali , The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academics Prof. N.Y.S Ijaiya and Nollywood veteran actress Kemi Afolabi.

                                          The Dean, Student's Affairs UNILORIN, Prof. Omotesho                                                  

                        Prof. N.Y. S Ijaiya addressing the female youth on how to live a successful life                      

                                          Students Union ex_officio                                                                                                          

                                           Mrs Olobayo addressing the female youths on being self-reliant                              

                                           Ace comedian, Oyaz baba doing his thing                                                                            

                                         The Fashionista                                                                                                                                                  

                                              The models                                                                                                              

                                         Kemi Afolabi                                                                                                                                      

                                          Miss Tourism,Kwara State              

                                                   Student reacting to song played                                                                                                                            

  The Representative of senator Gbemisola Saraki presenting medals to the best female team of the inter-faculty competition organized by the SU

                                          #TEAMFACULTYOFEDUCATION