{"id":2289288,"date":"2026-02-19T16:14:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T16:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2289288"},"modified":"2026-02-19T16:14:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T16:14:05","slug":"photos-don-jazzy-funke-akindele-lead-celebs-in-80s-fashion-at-love-and-new-notes-premiere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/photos-don-jazzy-funke-akindele-lead-celebs-in-80s-fashion-at-love-and-new-notes-premiere\/","title":{"rendered":"PHOTOS: Don Jazzy, Funke Akindele lead celebs in 80s fashion at \u2018Love and New Notes\u2019 premiere"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>The who\u2019s who of Nollywood and the music industry recently converged at the Filmhouse IMAX Cinema in Lekki, Lagos for the glamorous premiere of \u2018<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/m.imdb.com\/title\/tt39362137\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Love and New Notes<\/a>,\u2019 a film directed by Kayode Kasum.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The event was a dazzling celebration of Nigerian cinema, drawing a powerhouse crowd of notable actors, media personalities, and influencers.<\/p>\n<p>Adding to the night\u2019s electric atmosphere, the dress code encouraged a stylish nod to the 1980s, with guests arriving in a vibrant mix of classic native attire and vintage foreign blazers.<\/p>\n<p>Leading the charge of stars on the red carpet were music mogul Don Jazzy, reigning box-office queen Funke Akindele, actor Lateef Adedimeji, and street-pop sensation Lil Kesh.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Love and New Notes,\u2019 inspired by the love and crime themes of the 1980s, promises audiences more than just nostalgia.<\/p>\n<p>It is a deeply human story that explores the intricate themes of love, choice, and consequence, delving into the complex realities and difficult decisions that shape relationships.<\/p>\n<p>The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including l<span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">Eniola Badmus<\/span><span class=\"s1\">, Timini Egbuson, <\/span><span class=\"s2\">Odunlade Adekola Akinyoola \u2018Kamo State\u2019 Ayoola, Sophie Alakija<\/span><span class=\"s1\">, <\/span><span class=\"s2\">Toluwani George, Constance Owoiyomi, and Iyiola Elvis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Speaking at the premiere, <\/span><span class=\"s2\">Timini<\/span><span class=\"s1\"> said: \u201cSeeing people laugh, feel, and truly connect with the story reminded us why we made this film in the first place. \u2018Love and New Notes\u2019 is a film from the heart, and we cannot wait for more people to experience it in cinemas\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">On his part,<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> Kasum shared his vision for the project, emphasising the collaborative spirit behind it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s3\">\u201cThis project was built on honesty, emotion, and collaboration. Watching the audience experience the film together for the first time was incredibly special. We created \u2018Love and New Notes\u2019 to spark conversations about love, growth, and the choices that shape us,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u2018Love and New Notes\u2019 is produced by Muyiwa Idowu, co-produced by FilmOne Studios and distributed by FilmOne Entertainment &amp; FilmTribe Media.<\/p>\n<p>See photos from the premiere below:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-429538\" src=\"https:\/\/lifestyle.thecable.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG-20260219-WA0014-e1771515516705.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"438\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-429534\" src=\"https:\/\/lifestyle.thecable.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG-20260219-WA0009-e1771515581804.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"750\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-429533\" src=\"https:\/\/lifestyle.thecable.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG-20260219-WA0016-e1771515529621.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-429532\" src=\"https:\/\/lifestyle.thecable.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG-20260219-WA0008-e1771515543926.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"750\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-429529\" src=\"https:\/\/lifestyle.thecable.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG-20260219-WA0020-e1771515555703.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-429528\" src=\"https:\/\/lifestyle.thecable.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG-20260219-WA0011-e1771515444684.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-429527\" src=\"https:\/\/lifestyle.thecable.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG-20260219-WA0012-e1771515600731.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Watch the trailer below:<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"LOVE &amp; NEW NOTES \u2013 Official Trailer | Timini Egbuson, Sophie Alakija,Odunlade Adekola, Eniola Badmus\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0j-QGET9iRg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Copyright 2026 TheCable. All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from TheCable.\n<\/p>\n<p>Follow us on twitter <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Thecablestyle\">@Thecablestyle<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source lifestyle.thecable.ng \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The who\u2019s who of Nollywood and the music industry recently converged at the Filmhouse IMAX Cinema in Lekki, Lagos for the glamorous premiere of \u2018Love and New Notes,\u2019 a film directed by Kayode Kasum. 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