Entertainment
Jenifa’s Diary Debutes On TV
Oge Okoye
Funke Akindele’s
Jenifa’s Diary, a comedy TV series debuts in Television starting from April following demands from Television Watchers. Jenifa’s diary is a comedy television series that depicts the hilarious and amazing adventures of Suliat Ak Jenifa: A secondary school drop out turned hairdresser who lives in a backwater town called Aiyetoro.
Jenifa is loud, over bearing and very opinionated. She nurses the ambition of leaving her community and making something for herself, she is always trying to prove her worth and wants to be recognized and ‘feel among.’ Her competitive spirit with her peers comes to the forefront when she realizes many of her friends in Aiyetoro are in higher institutions.
Jenifa is motivated to leave her community and pursue her dream of attending a higher institution and becoming a huge success and to enhance her status in Aiyetoro. Jenifa manages to borrow and even swindles one of her illiterate Aiyetoro ‘ toasters’ to raise enough money for her exodus to Lagos. Jenifas diary follows this epic comedic journey as she drives in lagos and lets all hell loose.
Jenifa’s diary will be another innovative ground breaking Nigerian comedy concept Jenifa is particularly attached to her diary in which she writes down her daily experiences and uses the medium to involve the audience in thoughts and actions. Everything that is written in the diary including the grammatical errors, is transcribed unto the screen and the medium of Jenifa’s voice over sharing her thoughts further magnifies her guirks and eccentricities.
With unexpected turn of events, Jenifa’s adventures will take her from the streets of Lagos to high class shows to the corridors of universities which she does not attend from crowded school hostels to Adult education classes and back to the streets of Lagos all in her quest to gain admission into a higher institution.
Jenifa’s diary still opens to corporate sponsorship, promises to be one of the greatest in Nigeria’s Television history.
The film is directed by Edmund Eraibe, it is funny, educative entertaining with prestine performance TV history.
It is a perfect set with robust cast and cameo appearances from Banky W, Beverly Osu, song stress Waje, Wunmi Obi DJ Spinall, Amaechi Muanagor, Ali Nuhu and Alex Ekubo. Other talents include Lola Chukwu, Kunle Afod, Juliana Olayode Tope Adebayo, Pa Ojoge, among others.
The Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine is a prestigious accolade awarded by Thomas Jefferson University, recognising outstanding individuals.
The actress was honoured with the Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine by Thomas Jefferson University in America in recognition of her outstanding contributions to social activism and impact through her work.
This remarkable achievement, they said, highlights her dedication to societal well-being and marks her as the first Black recipient of this distinguished award.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine is a prestigious accolade awarded by Thomas Jefferson University, recognising individuals who have made significant contributions to the medical field, promoting scientific discovery and advancements.
Named after Lennox K. Black, a Canadian manufacturing executive known for his philanthropic efforts and service on various boards, including Thomas Jefferson University, the prize celebrates excellence in medical innovation and global contribution to health and medicine.
The actress is renowned for her activism and impactful work in areas concerning women’s health and rights, including her efforts to combat issues like fistula and gender-based violence.
According to the award organisers she has been instrumental in bringing about social change through her films and campaigns. They added that her work extends beyond borders, affecting lives and policies internationally, embodying the spirit of the Lennox K. Black International Prize.
On receiving the award, Stephanie expressed her gratitude and reaffirmed her commitment to using her platform for social good.
“This recognition goes beyond me; it is for all the women and girls fighting for a healthier, safer world. It amplifies our message and our work. It strengthens my resolve to continue advocating for gender equality, social justice, and improved maternal and reproductive health in Africa,” she said
Susan Aldunge, Interim President of Thomas Jefferson University, admired the actress, saying, ‘‘Your ability to educate while humbly addressing the cultural obstacles impeding progress for young women is commendable. Your intelligent, personal take on the necessary human rights changes has deeply impacted all lucky to encounter you. Congratulations once more on this well-deserved award and the acknowledgement of your efforts.’”
Ms Aldunge further said that Thomas Jefferson University, a leader in medical education and research, hosts the award to underscore its mission of improving lives through innovation in health care.
‘‘The university is proud to honour Stephanie Linus, whose work aligns with Jefferson’s values of creativity, collaboration, and compassion in pursuing excellence in medicine and beyond.
“Awarding the Lennox K. Black International Prize to Stephanie Linus celebrates her achievements and signals a broader recognition of the importance of social activism in medicine and health,” she added.
“Her pioneering efforts continue to inspire and effect change, paving the way for a healthier, more equitable world’’.
Stephanie, who was named Chairperson of the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) for the Best International Feature Film (IFF) category of the Oscars in August 2023, is best known for her 2015 advocacy movie ‘Dry’, which tells the story of a 13-year-old girl whose parents marry her off to a 60-year-old man, with devastating consequences.
Ilebaye’s revelation came just after Phyna had publicly called out the organizers for withholding some of her prizes.
Phyna, who revealed this to Newsmen insinuated that Ilebaye broke the gender code by announcing that she got her full prize money.
She also stressed that she would continue to demand for her balance, stating that she worked hard for the money during the show’s 72-day duration.
“I believe I should at least get what I worked so hard for 72 days. You all suddenly remembered your alert screenshots and IG Live………… Common……one among others is 1BTC which is over 80m in today’s market.
“To those who got their money in full
I’m happy for you. As a poor man’s child, let me ask for my money and other items remaining.,” She added.
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