Connect with us

News

How Bayo Adelabu’s Convoy Almost Cut My Life Short – Ibadan Veteran Photographer, ‘Born Photo’

Published

4 years ago

on

If you are familiar with Ibadan, the name ‘Born-Photo’ can not be strange to you. It’s a popular area in the ancient city which is made popular by the fame of one man, Pa David Owolabi Ositelu. The ace photographer owns the ‘Born photo’ studio which was the delight of the city back then.
There was no baby born in Ibadan in the 70’s, ‘Baba Born-photo’ must be there to shoot the newly-born compulsory 3-month-old picture. There was no wedding or birthday, without ‘Born-photo’ it wasn’t complete, not to talk of top functions and government events, he was the celebrity photographer of that time.
Many thought the legend is no more, but no Pa Ositelu is still alive and was going about his business but for an unfortunate event about two years ago that almost cut him down. Though he survived it, but the injury had cost him his living, he now moves from one hospital to another for treatment and now relies on friends for survival.
During a visit to his house in Ibadan some days ago, the Ogere-Remo indigene who has been plying his photography business at Isale-Osi area of Ibadan since 1950 was a sorry sight.
He narrated to papermacheonline crew the unfortunate event that almost got him crippled.
In his narration, the old man coined the Yoruba saying ‘Olorun ma je ka rin lojo ti ebi n pa ona’, he lamented his situation and begged for help…read the short interview below…
 You said you are almost 80, do you still take photographs for your customers?
Yes, am still an active photographer and I shall remain one till I breathe my last on earth. If not for the accident I had that has slowed me down a little bit. I’m still agile but I thank God because I would have been dead by now.
What happened sir?
It was one of the drivers in Bayo Adelabu’s convoy that knocked me down during the electioneering campaign of 2019 elections in Oyo State. It was indeed a sad day for me and I have not balanced since then. I was coming from Popoyemoja, on getting to the junction I realised there were so many cars. So I waited for them to pass, in fact, the area boys were hailing me, ‘Baba Born, Baba Born’  they all know me.
I was standing by the road side, Bayo Adelabu had already passed, it was the last car in his convoy that hit me. The next thing I knew was that everywhere had turned to a bush. Like I was in transit, I even saw my co-photographer, ‘Tunji Photo’ who had died the previous year. It’s a long story but thank God I came back to life.
 Was Adelabu aware of this and what did he do?
They only resuscitated me, took me home and that was all. Till today, I have not seen or heard from Bayo Adelabu. Some people came here and took my photos. It was even announced on radio that the politician whose convoy knocked down ‘Born Photo’ should go and do the necessary . I was told he said he wanted to go to Lagos quickly that when he comes back he would come and see me. That was the last thing I heard. I have never and will never wish him bad. I know the sister, Adepate very well. But he has not done well at all.
Related Topics:
Continue Reading

Business

Tunde Ednut Earns $5,000 Per Day! -Report

Published

1 month ago

on

September 22, 2025

By

“Tunde Ednut earns $5,000 average per day, ISWIS made approx $200,000 from live events in one month” — Chude Jideonwo unveils creator economy data at Digital Creator Africa Summit
At the inaugural Digital Creator Africa Summit, media entrepreneur and #WithChude host Chude Jideonwo unveiled new data positioning the Nigerian creator economy as one of the most commercially powerful industries on the continent.
Highlighting explosive growth and overlooked business models, Jideonwo revealed that:
 • Tunde Ednut, the former musician turned Instagram media mogul, is estimated to earn over $5,000 a day through his platform — with a business model based on affiliate promotion, Instagram advertising, and music amplification.
 • The hit podcast “I Said What I Said” (ISWIS) reportedly made approximately $200,000 in gross revenue from live events alone in a single month, drawing thousands of fans across there US, the UK and Canada.
 • “What these numbers show,” Jideonwo said, “is that creators are no longer just influencers — they are media companies, and increasingly, nation-builders.”
The summit, held in Lagos and attended by creators, investors, and media leaders, was designed to shift the conversation from virality to value — reframing content creation as infrastructure, not just entertainment.
As part of his address, Jideonwo announced his $500,000 personal commitment to the FourthMainland Creator Fund — a catalytic investment vehicle to back high-potential African creators with funding, IP support, and platform distribution.
“We’re building the Mavin Records of storytelling,” he said. “Not just with fame, but with financial tools, ownership, and a full studio system that lets creators scale across the continent and diaspora.”
The Creator Fund is part of the broader FourthMainland ecosystem, a creator commerce platform set to launch in 2026. The platform will offer monetization tools, subscription infrastructure, and joint-IP models built around African content — positioning it as the first at-scale infrastructure for the continent’s growing $100B creator economy.
Jideonwo, whose ventures include Joy, Inc., #WithChude, and YNaija, closed with a call to funders and policymakers:
“If music had Mavin Records and tech had CcHub, then creators now have their studio systems — their Mavins — and they’re building billion-dollar value chains without waiting for permission.”
The keynote, titled “Overtaking is Allowed,” argued that Africa’s most important civic and cultural shifts today are being led by independent creators, and that media-tech infrastructure for creators is now one of the biggest opportunities for economic growth across the continent.
Continue Reading

News

What Ibadan Socialite, Fijabi’s Leak Audio Has Done To Minister Adelabu’s Guber Ambition

Published

4 months ago

on

July 1, 2025

By

Bayo Adelabu

 

A recent viral moment has unexpectedly stirred the political waters for Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu’s 2027 gubernatorial bid in Oyo State. Here’s how it unfolded—and the fallout that followed:

An audio featuring Ibadan socialite, Chief Akinade Fijabi and an unidentified young man surfaced online.

In the audio, Fijabi, an Ibadan high Chief and singer, Wasiu Ayinde’s closest ally bared his thoughts on political bearings in Oyo State and centred it round the Minister for Power, Adebayo Adelabu.

The audio quickly gained traction, sparking laughter and debate across social media platforms in Oyo and beyond.

The audio briefly overshadowed Adelabu’s image and critics seized the moment to question his ability, business sense and highlight potential vulnerabilities in managing grassroots affairs.

Even before the audio, Adelabu’s return to APC and flirtation with a 2027 run had unsettled internal party dynamics. The audio gave fuel to factions already uneasy about his rapid elevation and perceived attempt at imposition.

APC hardliners and youth groups, who’ve openly criticized the party’s handling of aspirants like Adelabu, echoed that the viral moment underscores deeper frustration about favoritism .

Adelabu’s allies are downplaying the audio, arguing that public interactions reflect openness and a grassroots presence and qualities essential for statewide appeal. They’ve also pointed to his achievements, including boosting national grid capacity, as evidence of credible leadership .

Fijabi in the audio also shed some lights based on what he termed ‘reliable information’ on Governor Makinde’s Presidential ambition, claiming it was a plot to collapse the PDP in Oyo State for President Tinubu with an agreement that the Governor would be granted the request to install a successor.

The clip audio shifted part of the conversation from Adelabu’s technocratic record to his public persona. Analysts say managing optics now matters more than ever for his brand.

 

Continue Reading

News

Ajimobi’s Eldest Child, Bisola Dies In The UK

Published

7 months ago

on

March 27, 2025

By

Late Governor Ajimobi’s first child, Bisola is dead!

 

News filtered in early Thursday, March 27, 2025 that Bisola,42 died after a brief illness in the United Kingdom.

 

The late woman before her death was the special adviser to the Minister of Budget and Planning, Atiku Bagudu.

 

Married to Kolapo Kola-Daisi, their marriage is blessed with three children.

Continue Reading

Trending