CITYPEOPLE CELEBRATES VETERAN ACTOR, LERE PAIMO’S 75TH BIRTHDAY AND 55TH ON STAGE

Veteran Nollywood actor, Lere Paimo MFR, otherwise called 'Eda Onile Ola' clocked 75 years on Thursday September 18, 2014. The celebrant, a prolific Yoruba movie producer, has produced works like the evergreen historical movie, Ogbori Elemesho and several others.

Aside having been honoured with the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (MFR), he is the traditional title holder of Are Arobabojo of Ogbomosholand.

Chief Lere Paimo has won several local and international awards and was part of the team that won the gold medal with their presentation of Oba Koso during the Commonwealth Festival in 1963.

In celebration of his legacy and contribution to the industry, City People Entertainment will host the veteran movie practitioner to a grand reception to mark his 75th birthday celebration as well as his 55th year on stage as a theatre legend.

The event would be held on Friday November 14, 2014 at Civic Centre, Agodi in Ibadan, Oyo State with King Saidi Osupa listed to perform at the event.

The event will also feature a book presentation of the life of the man popularly known as 'Baba Eda' and launch of his foundation.