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Kaduna Socialite “Yetty Gold” Marks 40th Birthday, Holds Reception In Grand Style

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4 years ago

August 12, 2020

Kaduna Socialite and popular Educator, YETUNDE SOREMEKUN popularly known as “Yetty Gold” last Sunday marked her 40th birthday with friends, family members, and colleagues in a glamorous ceremony held at her Apartment in the Barnawa Area of Kaduna city.

The event themed “Fabulously 40fied” attracted the presence of distinguished personalities and Society big ladies who were present to celebrate their friend and sister as she turned 40.

The low key reception organized in accordance with COVID -19 guidelines recorded lots of fun activities, cutting across felicitation messages, presentation of gifts, dancing, photoshoots, and lots of appetizing meals.

The elated Celebrant expressed appreciation to God almighty for the grace of a new age and also thanked everyone who made out time to mark the significant day in her life.

An Educator par excellence, the celebrant promised to continue to impact lives and support the less privileged children in the society.

In her words: “I am most grateful to God Almighty for the privilege to celebrate at 40, I want to rededicate my life to the service of God and humanity.

“I want to thank my family, a few friends present, and well-wishers who have come to celebrate with me from far and wide. Thank you and God bless you”, a teary YETUNDE said.

Accolades and encomiums poured in from friends, colleagues, and well-wishers of how much YETUNDE had impacted them one way or the other.

The event was rounded off with a visit to the Orphanage home where the celebrant donated gifts, money and food items to the children

YETUNDE SOREMEKUN was born in the city of Kaduna Forty years ago to a Businessman father and an Educationist mother; she schooled in Kaduna, Bauchi, Anambra and graduated from the University with a degree in Business Administration. She is a businesswoman and a School Administrator. An advocate of compulsory Education for Children, she sits on the board of several NGOs and organizations that promote Child Education.

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Stephanie Linus, Juliet Ibrahim 8 others Appointed Jury Members For Zuma International Film Festival

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3 months ago

November 13, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Ten-member 10 jury of reputable Nigerian and foreign filmmakers to adjudicate on all entries in the competitive category of the Zuma international film festival, 2024, scheduled to hold in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital from December 1st to 5th, which is jointly being organized by the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has been announced.

Announcing the constitution of the ten-member jury through a statement issued in Abuja (on Monday, November, 11, 2024); Brian Etuk, NFC’s Director of Public Affairs, said “the jury is most critical to the selection of winning entries and composition of the jury reflects the premium and niche of ZUMA International Film Festival, as one of the continents fastest growing international film festivals and market events”.

He said, this explains why membership of the jury includes both Nigerian and foreign film stakeholders who have in the recent past promoted authentic Nigerian and African resonate stories, and continue to contribute immensely to the growth of inclusive global film production.

Stephanie Okereke Linus, an A-list Nigerian actress, filmmaker, activist with lead appearances in over 100 movies, including an Afro-Hollywood, USA Filmmakers Award for Excellence, Reel Awards for Best Actress, and recently, the AMVCA Award for Best Overall Movie in Africa as well as recipient of the AMAA Award for Best Nigerian Film for her impactful work DRY was named as the Chairperson of the Jury.

Other members are Kenneth Gyang- director of This Is Lagos, Mojisola as well as Oloture Netflix’s Original from Nigeria; Aisha Halilu Abdullahi – a docu-drama and documentary specialist; Ishaq Sidi Ishaq – an actor, writer and producer of “Kamilu”,‘‘Wasila’’; Charles Novia – an avant-garde Nollywood ﬁlmmaker, scriptwriter, producer, director and creative entrepreneur; Hakeem Kae Kazim – a supremely talented actor, producer, director of great cinematic portrayal of George Rutugunda in the Oscar-nominated Hotel Rwanda, as well as playing leading roles in The Librarian.

The Triangle, and knack for creating feisty and deeply thrilling characters; Sihle Hlophe – director with multiple awards and over 15 years of experience; Ronya Man – an acting coach and creative arts specialist with handles on Lahira, SIN.

The Johnsons, as well as Juliet Ibrahim – a bilingual (French and English) speaking multiple award-wining producer, director, entrepreneur with over 100 movie appearances. Zaiyanu Tanko Waziri, a veteran filmmaker and broadcaster with over two decades of professional experience was also named as member of the jury.

In the statement, Dr. Ali Nuhu, NFC’s Managing Director & Chairman, Festival Organising Committee, on behalf of its partner, the FCTA, congratulated Stephanie Okereke – Linus for emerging as Chairperson of the Jury. Dr. Nuhu said that the Jury Chairperson and her team’s roles are critical to the overall success of the Film Festival brand, which no effort has been spared in its organization in terms of content, attendance and participation. NFC; Nuhu averred, remains committed to achieving the objectives of sustaining the positive narratives that Nigeria with a huge creative economy, is indeed the hub of film production in Africa.

Zuma International Film Festival 2024, the 14th in the series and themed: Digital Renaissance: Embracing The Future takes place December 1st – 5th at Chida Event Centre, Abuja Nigeria. Meanwhile, Etuk added that the online registration portal of the film festival has opened, and intending participants can register through the link :- https://zumafilmfest.com/zuff-2024-registration.

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