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Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by Icrave4u: 6:16am On Apr 16, 2023 |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaQU4Sph9pU MY BELLE O, MY HEAD O!!! Do you still remember this Yoruba Actor called JAGUA? Chief James Afolabi Afolayan MON, MFR popularly known as Jagua was born 4th July 1946 in Iludun-Oro kwara state Nigeria. He managed on his own to finish secondary education but his journey into entertainment started when he was just 8years old in his paternal hometown Iludun-Oro where he formed the Iludun-Oro Jolly Mambo. It was a singing group. The young Afolabi then go about adding spice to social gatherings by singing.. Yes he was a singer and a great dancer too. He did this for some years until he met the doyen of Nigeria theatre, the iconic Hubert Ogunde. James Afolabi learnt that Chief Ogunde and his group will be performing in Esie so he made plans to be there,saved up some money from selling bush meat so he could make it to the show. On getting there he was intrigued by Chief Ogunde's musical rendition and decided he was going to move to Lagos to have chief train him in music. James Afolabi whose family was mainly into buying and selling expressed his desire to go fully into music to his family and they never objected despite the fact that such professions was seen as mainly for the "never do well" in those days. Few days after a family member brought young Afolabi to Lagos and they headed to Chief Ogunde's office and joined a very long queue of people wanting to join the group. Eventually it was Afolabi Afolayan's turn to audition and though baba Ogunde thought he was very young, he also saw that he was very determined.He then handed daddy to his first wife saying " Gba omo e ni" ( take him, he is your child) Afolabi said he never knew baba Ogungbe was also into acting. He said he admired his stage presence. Afolabi said for him as a young person it was divine whenever baba graced the stage. Afolabi Afolayan considers Baba Ogunde as a father and his first wife who took him in a mother. He was with Chief Ogunde and family for 2years (1960-1962). Afolabi Afolayan also trained under Akinsola Ogungbe before he teamed up with his friend Ishola Ogunsola aka Isho Pepper to form the Afolayan Ogunsola Theatre group in 1964. Afolabi was the main singer and instrumentalist in the group while Ishola composed more of the stage performances. The performances was rendered in Yoruba language. Besides other productions, I remember they did "Iyawo alalubosa"together...back then, it was quite popular. Besides music, 'Folabi( like his friends and family calls him)was known to be the fun guy at every gathering. He just loves making people laugh and as time goes on he realizes he seem to be more interested in the comedy aspect of acting and went for it. He met very young Elyzar Taylor a Sierraleonian who was still a student at the time. It was Elyzar who gave him the stage name Jagua and advised him to act in pidgin English as that will cut across every tribe and make them more widely accessible. Jagua also called Elyzar Grace on stage. That was how Jagua play Group was born. They had their first major television show in 1968 with RKTV Kaduna. Jagua and Grace got married in 1970. Grace was juggling marriage and the group while still in school. With God by their side and love from friends and fans who we see as family, the Jagua brand became widely accepted. Jagua comedy was in all the NTA stations, was in almost every Nigerian home. It is devoid of vulgar languages...you don't have to send your children to bed because you want to watch Jagua...it is actually a family programme and many children look up to it. Jagua comedy entertained and educated most of us via TV screens and live stage performances. They were also involved in charity causes. They entertained the less privileged for free, raised money to champion charitable causes, entertained our troops abroad (ECOMOG). In the very early years of Nollywood, Jagua and his group made some home videos which was released in VHS cassettes but most of his works are with the NTA. Jagua was recognised by the Nigerian government for his works hence his national honours. As a father, he was a great father and friend. The laughter never stops on stage. He was the best. He died Oct 5th 2000. 23years on, we still hear his signature tune "my belle ooo my head o" 212 Likes 33 Shares
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Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by Ladiesdoctor(m): 6:19am On Apr 16, 2023 |
Jaguar and these characters Grace (his wife), Oseni and Julie. The best comedy movie in those days. My belle o my head o.... I carry am come o akrika, I carry trouble come o akrika.... I dey see blue..... Allah jikan rai...... I wonder why his movies are not in the internet. Good old days Nigeria was sweet before I still love his movies dearly and I can't wait to watch them again through the internet. Rest In Peace Legend 314 Likes 23 Shares |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by vastolord4(m): 6:20am On Apr 16, 2023 |
Remember watching him on our black n white TV back then 147 Likes 19 Shares |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by Foodqueen(f): 6:58am On Apr 16, 2023 |
Na him de carry sewing machine for shoulder ![]() Na question i ask o. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by AfahaAbia(m): 8:30am On Apr 16, 2023 |
Hahahaha I remember watching his program as a kid. I actually saw a couple of episodes on YouTube. Memories! 27 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by Alitair(m): 8:31am On Apr 16, 2023 |
Jagua, Oseni, Julie and Grace. My dad loved his comics and movies. The VHS tapes are still in my father's house till date. 81 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by abbeycial: 8:40am On Apr 16, 2023 |
Hmmmm....a legend. Was very young when he once visited my neighbourhood in Adamawa back then. Nigeria was sweet and fun those days. 77 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by Pusyiter(m): 9:35am On Apr 16, 2023 |
The question is He has children who were part of his cast Where are they now? Can't they immortalise their father's legacy 29 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by Kaido: 10:09am On Apr 16, 2023 |
Of course, yeah! I really enjoyed his comedies. He even visited my school once..it was one of the best night.ever. 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by oz4real83(m): 10:47am On Apr 16, 2023 |
"my belle ooo, my head oo", my belle oo, my head ooo" ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 48 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by Starboytwo(m): 11:35am On Apr 16, 2023 |
No idea sir Peace be unto him Modified I have faint memories of that βmy belle oo my head oooβ |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by Mindlog: 11:43am On Apr 16, 2023 |
I remember the episode where Jagua added fertilizer to his garri as he said he wanted to grow taller and after drinking the garri, kasala burst! ![]() ![]() ![]() 72 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by courage9(m): 12:08pm On Apr 16, 2023 |
A rare gem.... The good old days 12 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by BeanmanX(m): 12:16pm On Apr 16, 2023 |
vastolord4:Me too, I done old oh. ππ 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by KingMack(m): 1:03pm On Apr 16, 2023 |
if ya papa get television jus expect neighborhood children for una crib when ever dem dey show jagua program for NTA...una wey get TV go kalk for chair, near neighbor's go sit for rug, far neighbor's go stand for outside πππ 120 Likes 11 Shares
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Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by henrimoto(m): 1:20pm On Apr 16, 2023 |
KingMack:πππ The memories thou ... 26 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by KingMack(m): 1:29pm On Apr 16, 2023 |
henrimoto: ..ah swear brother...most of us don blow while some still dey street dey try survive βΉοΈ 13 Likes |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by ahnie: 1:48pm On Apr 16, 2023 |
I have seen the wife Grace live in Kano state,sabongari precisely. Boy that name fits her. Lemmi see if I can remember that their funny intro song. My belle o My head o My belle o My head o. Big head Big nose Honestly I have forgotten the rest. May jagua's soul rest in peace...the show stopped when Their clownish son died. I have also forgotten the son's name. 20 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by Tonymegabush1(m): 2:34pm On Apr 16, 2023 |
Nice show back then. Jaguar and his love for food enjoy eating with his barehands 16 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by AfahaAbia(m): 2:42pm On Apr 16, 2023 |
Pusyiter: This is what I keep telling people. It's better to have one child that have sense than battalion children that can't carry your legacy 15 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by DaCharis2016: 2:50pm On Apr 16, 2023 |
Thank you for writing about one of my favourite early life actors. I never knew him as James, born in Kwara & was a singer. Where are his children? This is why I'm thinking of what I will hand over to my children when I will be no more. π ; ![]() 9 Likes |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by Tochj(m): 3:22pm On Apr 16, 2023 |
Jagua was a Born Actor Watched him then as a kid 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by Bouncingbabyboy(m): 3:26pm On Apr 16, 2023 |
Alitair:can we mint them in digital versions? 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by Preciousgift120(f): 3:29pm On Apr 16, 2023 |
I don carry wahala come oo....Akirika My Belle ooo..My head o Supay Ogbono supay Baba xxxx......Daddy Made my childhood so fun. I remembered the episode where he took a lot of sleeping pills and found himself in a murg. 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by Kobojunkiee: 4:16pm On Apr 16, 2023 |
Foodqueen:That one na Sura, the Tailor! ![]() 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by McStoic(m): 4:59pm On Apr 16, 2023 |
Icrave4u: I remember him precisely in 1992. Watching the man was a part of our tv pastime those days .. 6 Likes |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by foxxydude: 5:36pm On Apr 16, 2023 |
I remember Jaguar a.k.a Jagu London May his soul rest in peace π 8 Likes |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by arantess: 6:05pm On Apr 16, 2023 |
Good ol' days 1 Like |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by Foodqueen(f): 7:24pm On Apr 16, 2023 |
Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by elpochas: 8:01pm On Apr 16, 2023 |
ahnie:He got drowned In barbeach. 2 Likes |
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