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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
EastEnders' Kojo star Dayo Koleosho's life away from soap including real name
Dayo Koleosho made his debut at Kojo Asare in BBC's Eastenders last year, having arrived in Walford alongside his brother Kobina Over the past few years, EastEnders has seen a flurry of new faces gracing Albert Square, along with some well-known names making a comeback. One of the major plotlines on the BBC soap last year revolved around George Knight (portrayed by Colin Salmon) discovering his biological family after being adopted as a child. The ensuing revelations led him to his two brothers, Kojo and Kobina, who eventually made their way to London. Kojo was introduced as a regular character, with actor Dayo Koleosho stepping into the role. He's since been embroiled in a fair share of drama, including an attack from Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) and more recently, striking up a friendship with Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway). Let's delve into Dayo's life off-screen.... Who is Dayo Koleosho? Dayo, whose full name is Oludayo Koleosho, was born in 1984 in Stoke Newington, located in the London Borough of Hackney. The star is autistic, reports Belfast Live. Dayo is a long-standing member of Access All Areas, having been involved for over two decades. Access All Areas is a theatre group based in Hackney, specifically catering to adults with learning disabilities and is overseen by the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. He graduated from Access All Areas' Performance Making Diploma in 2014, but made his professional acting debut in 2010 in an episode of BBC's Holby City. What has Dayo starred in? After his television debut, Dayo secured a part in BBC's Doctors as Michael Dunham, with his Access All Areas classmate Yvonne Swift playing his on-screen wife. Dayo's first foray onto the stage came in 2014 with the UK tour of Eye Queue Hear. His theatre credits have since expanded to include roles in productions like Behind Closed Drawers, Elexion, Madhouse, Jitney, and Imposter 22. Beyond Holby City and Doctors, Dayo has graced our screens in Channel 4's Damned and the BBC drama Strike. In 2023, he joined the cast of Casualty, bringing to life the character Jay Henderson in the episode Tinderbox. Dayo's EastEnders role Come 2024, it was revealed that Dayo would become a regular face on BBC One's EastEnders, portraying Kojo Asare in the iconic soap. Kojo, along with his brother Kobina (Jonathan Nyati), entered the scene as the long-lost siblings of George Knight. After finding George in Walford, Kojo makes the decision to settle down in London. On his EastEnders gig, Dayo expressed: "It's been absolutely amazing - I'm loving every minute of working with the cast and crew. It's an incredible storyline for Kojo and his family." He added: "It is a dream that has become reality. They are many surprises and I'm taking every opportunity to work creatively with other talented actors."
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Minecraft experience with life-size creepers and zombies launches in London
An immersive Minecraft experience has opened in London, marking its UK and European debut. The "Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue" is now open at Corner Corner, Canada Water, offering fans of all ages the chance to dive into a lifelike Minecraft adventure. The experience is designed by Experience MOD and Mojang Studios, and is just a short 10-minute journey on the Jubilee line from central London. Visitors use glowing 'Orb of Interaction' to battle zombies and craft tools (Image: Minecraft) It invites both seasoned players and newcomers to become real-life heroes in a unique interactive quest. Fans will traverse multiple Minecraft-themed rooms, battling to rescue a village besieged by a zombie horde. Armed only with a glowing handheld device called the "Orb of Interaction," players must gather crucial resources to concoct a life-saving potion before time runs out. VIP tickets include digital photos and exclusive Minecraft merch pack (Image: Minecraft) The game offers a 45-minute journey starting in a forest, where players are guided by two distinctive characters, Tobin and Dayo. The Orb of Interaction helps players navigate from room to room. In the village, players receive their mission, embarking on an interactive scavenger hunt through various Minecraft biomes. Here, they will collect resources and interact with iconic mobs, including pandas, dolphins, skeletons, spiders, and the infamous creepers. Upon completing their mission, players can visit the Minecraft Experience Trading Post to pick up a memento from their adventure. The immersive experience also allows players to engage with various interactive crafting tables, where they can create tools and weapons for battle. Using their interactive Orbs, players collect resources from the room and place them in the correct slot to complete a recipe. The "Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue" is designed to be accessible to all, with no prior knowledge of Minecraft required to participate. It offers a nostalgic day out for both new players and long-time fans, providing a new way to connect with the game. Every visitor to the experience will receive a special in-game item—a half-zombie, half-villager cape—as a memento of their participation. This exclusive item can be redeemed in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition and allows players to customise their character. Tickets for the experience, which opened on April 4, are available from £20 for children and £24 for general admission. A special VIP Obsidian Package ticket is also available from £54, which includes a commemorative branded gift box with an exclusive pin, poster, pen, laminate, and lanyard. The package also includes a digital suite of on-site photos taken against Minecraft backdrops during the experience. Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, has sold over 300 million copies worldwide. Now, fans can take part in a real-life rescue mission, with iconic places and mobs from the game brought to life. For more information and to book tickets, visit Fans can also follow the experience on Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) using the hashtag #minecraftexperience. The launch of the "Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue" offers a new way for fans to engage with the game, providing a unique day out for both families and friends. With its lifelike settings and interactive elements, the experience is set to be a hit among the game's vast fanbase. The debut of the "Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue" in London marks a significant milestone for the popular game, offering fans a chance to step into the world of Minecraft in a way they never have before. The experience is set to be a popular attraction, with tickets selling fast. It offers a unique opportunity for fans to engage with their favourite game in a real-life setting, providing a new and exciting way to experience the world of Minecraft.
CAF
15-02-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Five stars of CAF club competitions to watch at the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations is the most prestigious competition on the African continent. It is the meeting place for the best African talents in football. Among the most anticipated players of the tournament, more and more are from the African championships. CAFOnline selects five players from CAF interclub competitions who will be able to light up the competition with their talent from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026 in Morocco. ISSOUFOU DAYO (RS BERKANE & BURKINA FASO) In Morocco, at the end of this year, Issouffou Dayo will probably play his fourth TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations with Burkina Faso after Gabon 2017, Cameroon 2021 and Ivory Coast 2023. The defender of the Renaissance Sportive de Berkane is already a regular in this competition where he has distinguished himself each time. A bronze medallist in 2017 in Gabon, he also brought back fourth place from Cameroon in 2021. A member of the Renaissance Sportive de Berkane since 2016, Dayo (33 years old) is one of the greatest architects of the laurels accumulated by the Moroccan club in recent years: 3 Throne Cups (2018, 2021, 2022), 2 CAF TotalEnergies Confederation Cups (2020 and 2022), 1 CAF Super Cup (2022). The defender of the Stallions, now captain of the Berkane club, has also been a finalist in the Confederation Cup twice (2019 and 2024). This season, the Burkinabe and his club are still on a good run both in the local league and on the continental scene. Leader of the Botola with 49 points after 20 rounds (12 points ahead of AS FAR, its immediate pursuer), the Moroccan club also reigns supreme in the Confederation Cup with an almost flawless run in the group stage, in Pool B (16 points) out of 18). A performance to which Dayo, one of the club's furniture, is no stranger, he who has 4 goals and two assists in this continental competition. An undisputed starter in the centre of the defence of Burkina Faso, Dayo is one of the oldest members of this selection that has welcomed him since 2012. His statistics show 72 caps for 9 goals. TEBOHO MOKOENA (MAMELODI SUNDOWNS & SOUTH AFRICA) Last year in Cote d'Ivoire, Teboho Mokoena lit up the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations with his talent, contributing to South Africa's brilliant run in the competition. His magnificent goal from a free kick at the very end of the match at the San Pedro Stadium, had crucified Morocco in the round of 16, further exposing his class to the world. It was his second goal in the competition after the one he scored in the 4-0 win over Namibia on the second day of the group stage. One of the best assets of the Bafana Bafana selection, the 28-year-old defensive midfielder is expected to play in his second TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations at the end of the year in Morocco. He is having a remarkable season with Mamelodi Sundowns, leader of the South African league with 42 points in 16 rounds and qualified for the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League. AMANALLAH MEMMICHE (ESPERANCE DE TUNIS & TUNISIA) At 20 years old, Amanallah Memmiche is one of the greatest hopes of Tunisian football and is preparing to play in his first Africa Cup of Nations at the end of the year in Morocco. An undisputed starter in goal for Esperance de Tunis, the goalkeeper is multiplying remarkable performances with his club, which he led to the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League last season. Currently leader of the Tunisian Ligue 1 championship with 42 points after 19 rounds, Esperance is also qualified for the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League after finishing top of Group D with 13 points in the group stage. Before the AFCON, Memmiche will play in the FIFA Club World Cup with Esperance next summer in the United States. DJIGUI DIARRA (YOUNG AFRICANS & MALI) A member of the Young Africans in Tanzania since 2021, Malian Djigui Diarra is one of the best goalkeepers on the continent. His performances have largely contributed to making his club one of the references in Africa in recent seasons. Finalists of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup in 2023, the Malian goalkeeper and his team were stopped last season in the quarter-finals of the Champions League before failing this year in the group stage. The former Stade Malien goalkeeper and the team he captains have also won the last three editions of the Tanzanian championship. In Morocco, he will probably play in his fifth TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations after Gabon 2017, Egypt 2029, Cameroon 2021 and Ivory Coast 2023. An undisputed starter in goal for the Eagles, the 29-year-old, 65 caps, hopes to make history with the Eagles on Cherifian soil. FISTON MAYELE (PYRAMIDS FC & DR CONGO) Fiston Mayele is in great form with Pyramids FC this season. With his four goals, he contributed to the brilliant performances of the Egyptian club who brilliantly qualified for the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League after finishing co-leaders of Group D with 13 points, level with Esperance de Tunis. His team also sits at the top of the Egyptian league standings with 30 points after 13 rounds, ahead of giants Al Ahly (29 points) and Zamalek (26 points). One of the important elements of Sébastien Désarbre's system, Fiston Kalala Mayele (30 years old) should play his second TotalEnergies CAF AFCON with the Democratic Republic of Congo after a first experience last year in Côte d'Ivoire where his team finished fourth.
