Chief Lere Paimo(EDA) at 70

By David Ajiboye

One of the pioneers of the thriving Nigeria movie industry otherwise known as Nollywood, Chief Lere Paimo, MFR aka Eda clocked 70 years on Friday, 18 September, 2009. The birthday celebration was a huge success considering the known faces in the Yoruba sector of Nollywood that graced the event which was held at the Genesis Suites, Ibadan.

Eda cutting 70th B Cake

The celebrant, a profilic traditional movie producer has produced works like the evergreen historical movie Ogbori Elemesho and several others.
A holder of the country’s national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (MFR), and a traditional title holder of Are Arobabojo of Ogbomosholand.
Chief Lere Paimo has won several local and international awards. He was part of the team that won the gold medal with their presentation of Oba Koso during the Commonwealth festival in 1963.
He’s married and blessed with children.

Eda and the Royal Father

Eda Dancing

Eda Posed

Actor performs at the Party

Actors Actresses at the party

Eda and friends

Performers

Faces at Eda's Birthday Party

Revelers at Eda's Party

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