Dozens of prominent figures from the entertainment industry have been named to the newly formed Entertainment and Creative Economy Directorate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State Campaign Council.
The comprehensive political structure, which places Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as Chairman and Kadri Obafemi Hamzat as Deputy Chairman, precedes its official inauguration scheduled for Friday, 18 September, at the party secretariat on ACME Road, Ikeja.
Under the creative directorate’s leadership, Toke Benson-Awoyinka has been appointed Director, supported by veteran actor Jide Kosoko as Co-Director and actress Eniola Badmus as Deputy Director. The secretarial functions of the committee will be managed by Akeem Alimi, popularly known as Ajala Jalingo, alongside Assistant Secretary Dare Olateju.
The newly published roster features strong representation across the Nigerian music and film sectors. Fuji music icons including Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, Abass Akande Obesere, Adewale Ayuba, Sulaimon Alao Adekunle (Malaika), Akorede Babatunde Okunola (Osupa), and Temitope Adekunle (Small Doctor) have all been appointed as members.
Joining them are notable Nollywood personalities such as Toyin Abraham, Bimbo Akintola, Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello), Saheed Balogun, Bukky Wright, Fathia Balogun, Yinka Quadri, and Tayo Sobola. The complete list was officially released on Thursday by the Kadri Obafemi Hamzat Media Centre.