Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus was dragged into a banter with a Toke Makinwa fan over her comment on a post Tunde Ednut‘s post he made about the media personality on her birthday.
Tunde Ednut made a post on his IG page saying; ‘Toke Makinwa tried to break the internet, but the internet no gree break’.
Eniola Badmus then took to the comment section with a laughter emoji saying ‘Tunde you’re a fool’. But this comment got to a Toke Makinwa Fan on the wrong side, which made her reply Eniola Badmus, with insulting words.
A 22-year-old woman has been arrested in Kenya after she strangled her one-year-old son and disposed of his body at a dumpsite.
According to The Directorate of Criminal Investigations, DCI Kenya, Mercy Chepngeno was arrested on Saturday, in Kuresoi by Homicide Detectives.
She confessed to strangling the child and dumping the body at the Kenya Meteorological Department Staff Quarters’ dumpsite where she had worked as a house help for a few days.
The suspect will be arraigned in court after necessary police action and be charged with infanticide contrary to section 210 of the Penal Code.
A Nigerian man identified as Honourable Nelson Uwua, who claims to be one of the five neighbours of the woman who killed her husband and children in Makurdi, has shared his own side of the story.
Read what he shared below;
TRUTH AND THE REPORT OF WHAT HAPPEN ABOUT A WOMAN (RACHAEL) WHO SLAUGHTER HER 3KIDS AND KILL HUSBAND (NICK ADETSAV) IN BENUE STATE. The neighbors are not wicked!
I happens to be one of the neighbor, we are in the house of five neighbor’s which is five apartment, the four neighbors always come together for something, sometimes we even eat together, we show love to each other among the four tenant, but for nick and his wife and children, they don’t greet or neither answer greeting,
we don’t touch anything that belongs to them, because you will not even see it at first place, they are always indoor especially the woman, the kids go to school everyday except Saturday and Sunday and during Holliday’s, the husband is a worker with Mkd local government, a senior staff,
I was surprise, when they told me the wife too is also a worker with the same Mkd local government, in agric department because she’s always indoor, so they care if anybody wake up or not, outside people don’t come to the compound, if one try to get water, she will drag the water down and push you outside and close the gate, the woman is very wicked, I have never seen such in my life before.
That evening, the woman put her Television on with a high volume, three generator were put on in the compound, everybody was inside watching news or films, we don’t see or notice any sign of fight but she kill her husband with pestle before slaughter her three children ,
I was not there or saw her doing it, but we notice her passed action when she come out to smarsh the car, that was when we got to know something was going on, she went inside and lock her door and there was no sign of human sound inside the room because we draw close to their window after her action outside,
the neighbor’s decided to call the police and vigilante and they responded immediately, when they came and brake the door, we saw them death.
A video is currently going viral on the internet and it shows a beautiful young lady explaining with serious conviction, the reason why she dates only married men.
In the video, she is heard saying:
Married men are less stress, they give us money without us asking, they don’t f**k the hell out of us and they can’t cheat on us because they already have a wife.
But you see the regular boyfriends, they are always broke and when they manage to give you the least 5k, they would want to hang your legs and f**K the hell out of you”
Video below ;
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Kim Kardashian’s boyfriend between 2005-2007, Ray J, has revealed some dark and dirty secrets about her.
According to The Sun, the singer made revelation from spending $100,000 per year on G-strings, her Louis Vuitton trunk of sex toys to her need to snack mid-sex, while talking to party-goers in London on Thursday night.
‘Kim and I had fun times – marathon session,’ he began while speaking to fans during the ‘boozy’ and ‘wild 12-hour party session’, claims the publication.
‘But she didn’t like getting sweaty and would stop to do her makeup if she did.’ And Ray J claims she’s always been particular about looking her best and the right lighting even whilst doing the deed.
‘She liked to look dope during sex, the right lighting, setting the mood. She was wild – there was a red Louis Vuitton trunk of sex toys.’
Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi has shared a photo of herself rocking a Hijab and her muslim fans are absolutely loving the never seen look.
The wife of singer and actor, Bankole Wellington (Banky W) rocked the look for a new movie in Bauchi area of Northern Nigerian.
Her husband who also had a role in the movie has asked his fans to check him out in the movie titled “Up North”
Adesua shared the combination of the different looks she wore for the movie where she played the role of “Zainab”
Upon sharing the photos, she wrote;
Zainab and her many expressions.
I’m excited for you guys to meet her.
Being in Bauchi and shooting on set of Upnorth is definitely not something I’ll forget anytime soon. The people, the rich culture, the mountains, the giraffes, the scenery…left me in awe and I know it’ll do the same for you when you watch @upnorththefilm_ Nigeria is beautiful…we just need to love her better, treat her better and keep her healthy.
This story is one of the most beautiful I have read in recent time and I can’t wait to share it with you.
Zainab, it was an honour to be you.
It’s in Cinemas from December 28.
I fit right in, don’t I guys? People used to think I was Fulani when I was younger oh?
A wedding ceremony came to a dramatic end in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Saturday, when father of the bride suddenly called off the wedding of his daughter, Oluwaseun Adugbe to his fiancée, Tunji Curtis, a few hours to the commencement of the ceremony.
Mr Adugbe, a native of Edo State and father of the bride was said to have announced that the wedding would no longer hold and directed her daughter to return all the goodies brought by the groom’s family to them immediately without giving any reason.
Groom’s family members
Members of the groom’s family, who had arrived from Lagos in the early hours of Saturday, were said to have been left in shock and could not understand why the family of the bride would cancel their daughter’s wedding without any prior notice.
They were said to have been told that the wedding could no longer hold and that all preparations should be suspended. The father insisted that no marriage would hold in his house and that he would not be a party to the union.
Sunday Tribune learnt that Tunji and Oluwaseun have been dating for about five years and their relationship has produced a child, who will clock five in a few months.
When pressed by Tunji’s family for reasons for his would-be father-in-law’s actions, it was said he had accused Tunji of failing to honour a meeting with other members of the family on Friday, a development which left them with no option but to cancel the wedding.
Sunday Tribune gathered that Tunji arrived at his fiancée’s family house on Friday evening with no inkling that his wedding would be called off the next day.
According to him, he arrived in Ibadan on Friday morning and was asked by the bride’s father to come for what he described as a crucial meeting with other members of the family, but failed to meet up with the 1p.m appointment due to other engagements.
He claimed that he arrived late at his fiancée’s house on Friday, but no one told him the wedding had been cancelled as preparations for the next day had begun.
He claimed that he had no problem with his fiancée’s father and could not understand why such a drastic action would be taken without his being informed. He added that his wife to-be could not explain the rationale behind her father’s decision.
“This is shocking. I don’t believe this is truly happening, because my wife and I had no issues at all and I can’t remember having any issue with her father. In fact, I sent money to her father last week Thursday as part of my contributions towards the wedding,” he said.
Distraught Tunji, who was almost moved to tears while speaking with Sunday Tribune, said no one could explain to him what went wrong as things were still not cleared to him as of the time he was talking.
According to him, “I asked my father in-law what went wrong; he told me that I failed to honour a meeting yesterday. I tried to explain to him that I was extremely busy making sure that everything was in place so that we could have a smooth celebration.”
Some residents of the area
Asked what his next plans would be, Tunji simply said: “ Right now, I just want to forget about this drama and cool off. I will think of the next thing to do when I wake up tomorrow.”
Also speaking with Sunday Tribune, Tunji’s elder sister, Abibat, who came to Ibadan with about 15 persons, including family members and friends, said she was disappointed by the actions of the bride’s family, adding that: “You can imagine the excuse that they gave for the cancellation of the wedding. I have never seen any family that is as irresponsible as this. I don’t blame them; I blame our son, who took the wrong step. The wedding is over and we will be going back to Lagos anytime from now,” she lamented.
Another member of the family, Olayinka Ogunbajo, who brought the wedding cake from Lagos said the family members met the father of the bride on their arrival from Lagos with the cake, saying “the father told us where we would keep the cake on Friday. He welcomed us heartily into his house and there was no reason for us to think otherwise. On getting here this morning, we were told that the wedding had been called off. I am speechless.”
At the bride’s family house in Oshodi area of Felele Rab, where Tunji in company with his friends and family members were told that the wedding had been cancelled, residents and other well-wishers lamented bitterly.
The atmosphere was pensive when Sunday Tribune arrived at the house of the bride as no one was willing to disclose what had happened. People could be seen muttering words that suggested that all was not well between the two families.
Some members of the family were seen moving their gifts and other foodstuffs back into their cars as they blamed the bride’s father for ruining their day of joy.
However, some residents of the area cashed in on the moment as they were seen with polythene bags filled with cooked meat meant for the celebration.
One of them, who spoke with Sunday Tribune, said since the wedding had been cancelled and everybody was confused, “their pain is our joy”.
Efforts to speak with the bride’s father proved abortive as he declined comment when Sunday Tribune approached him for his reaction in his house.
His response was “I am not ready to talk to anybody. Please go.”
Angela Simmons’ ex-fiancee and baby daddy has died. Sutton Tennyson was shot and killed at his home today, The Shaderoom reported.
The unfortunate news was confirmed by his dad who gave no further details.
Angela and Sutton began dating in later 2015 and welcomed their baby, Sutton Jr., in September 2016.They split in December 2017.
The single mom said that she tried to salvage her relationship with Tennyson, including going for counseling.
“For me, it’s already a lot, then everyone has to look at me like, ‘oh you’re not married, you’re this, you’re Reverend’s daughter.’ So I’m going through all of that and I have to raise a kid in front of the world…single! People are always going to be in my comments, ‘where’s the dad? what’s this?’ It’s non-stop! They’re always worried about my ring and if it’s on or off. [People] think they know me and they don’t. They have no idea.”
Our condolences go out to the Tennyson as well as the Simmons family.
This has to be the biggest twist in the entertainment industry as Freeway alongside Co owner of Bo entertainment alongside “FREDO” takes a different path to even go Farther in breaking boundaries
Normally we have seen DJ’s, producer’s, promoters and even hypemen do collaborations with Music star’s but he stood out as been the first record label CEO to chune out a song to his name featuring artists ( Chidokeyz, Ben Anansi, Pixie, OD vibes) signed under his umbrella .
Rumour’s has it that he has a full verse to him self and we might even be expecting an Ep and also albums in no time.
A young carpenter was, this morning, nabbed in #Ibadan, Oyo State, while trying to use the destinies of his neighbors for money ritual.
The suspect was spotted, by a young girl, having his bath on a local grinder used by all the occupants of the house where he resides at Moniya garage.
He was subsequently reported to the elders and summoned. Upon interrogation, he confessed that an Islam cleric, Alfa, recommended it to him, so that he can become rich. .
The elders further asked what the fate of other neighbors who use the grinder would be and he said nothing will happen to them again since the ritual has spoilt after he was caught. .
The suspect was about to be dragged to the police station, but his mother pleaded. He was eventually taken to his room, where all the black soaps he uses were retrieved before being pardoned by the residents.
Popular Nollywood actor, IK Ogbonna, has finally spoken on what is actually going on between him and his estranged wife, Sonia.
Speaking exclusively with JOY MARCUS, the actor talked about his career, marriage and other issues.
When did you realise that you had an interest in acting?
At some point in my life, I knew I wanted to be in the spotlight, impacting lives and doing something positive. It was not about becoming a celebrity really, I just wanted to be able to affect lives on a wider scale. In 2005, I attended auditions for the Amstel Malta Box Office television show in Abuja. I decided to try it out, not knowing if I could act or not. I went to Abuja for the audition and I was picked. So, I came for the other auditions in Lagos and that was what necessitated my coming to Lagos. I thought it would be an automatic entry for me into the industry but it was not. So, I focused on the modelling aspect of my life because I had been a model for many years.
How was your journey into the movie industry?
I met Elvis Chucks who gave me the opportunity to present two shows on TV, Amstel Malta Legend and Musical Vibes. He always knew I had something in me that I wasn’t exploring. He cast me in a few of his TV series such as Secrets and Scandals for two seasons. At that time, I was doing it because it was an opportunity to do something and not because it was what I wanted to do. I was more focused on my modelling career. Then, in 2013, I met actress, Rukky Sanda, at a club, and she decided to feature me in the movie she was producing at the time. When I got on set, I developed a cold feet; I gave an excuse to run away but she still called me for another movie she produced. My output in the movie wasn’t really good because I had cold feet. My confidence level was very low but I did what I could do. I acted as a model which increased my fan base. After that movie, I got another one and that was how my career kicked off.
What movie brought you to stardom?
I cannot really say because so many people love me for the different movies I have featured in. I can’t point to a particular movie that gave me fame. I believe people love me for my roles and personality because you can relate with me as an actor or as a person who is full of mysteries. I think I got a lot of female fans from the first movie I did which was Lovelorn, produced by Rukky Sanda, even if my acting was not as good (as it should have been). I was always taking off my shirts in the movie. I focused on my appearance in that movie and all the girls that like fine boys liked that one.
What are the challenges you faced starting up?
I was a very chronic stammerer; I had to hit my foot on the floor before I could complete a sentence. I worked on it so much that you can hardly tell now when I talk and I thank my father for that. It affected my confidence level and how I related with people. Back then, when I saw people around, I kept quiet because I didn’t want to embarrass myself. At the time I started presenting on TV, I had worked on myself so well that people couldn’t tell if I was a stammerer or not. However, there are still days it comes and I find it difficult to control myself. But some directors that know me well just give me a few minutes to calm down.
How much were you paid for your first movie?
I was paid N50,000 and the title of the movie is Lovelorn by Rukky Sanda. I won’t say how much I charge now but I am well paid as an actor.
What are some of the challenges you face in the movie industry?
Funding is one of the major challenges we face in the industry, coupled with the chain of distribution houses. I think that the structures should be reformed. There should be some kind of sensitisation in the industry because most actors are not well paid.
Very few of us are actually well paid but most of the actors are underpaid because when producers invest their money in projects, they don’t get it back. Sometimes, if your movie is not going to the cinema, it will rather go to an online platform where you either sell exclusively to them or the TV houses. There are limited platforms to distribute movies which affects the budget of a movie because if you go all the way out to produce, you may be shooting yourself in the foot.
That is why some producers have one big name in their movies and a few other up and coming actors. Or he can decide to have all the big names in his movie because he will be going to the cinema. I also thank Nigerians because they are beginning to support Nollywood. When you go to the cinemas, you see people watching more Nigerian movies than foreign movies. The industry has really grown because the quality of movies produced then is totally different from what we have now. We just need to have more community houses and cinemas.
What are some of your aspirations?
I take each day as it comes. I have a big picture of what I want for myself and my family. I want to live a fulfilled life and build people as well. I want to create platforms where I can make more millionaires. I can’t sit back and say it is the responsibility of the government because if the government is failing, we, as individuals, should not do the same. As a producer, I want to be able to make movies that will compete with international movies and as an actor, I want to be able to work alongside people such as Denzel Washington and Brad Pitt, who are great actors and businessmen.
How do you achieve work-life balance?
It is really difficult to balance a career that is flourishing. You have to be out there because if you take a break, it will affect you. You have to keep working; yet, you have a family that needs you. Most successful people have their families suffer for their career and I must give credit to my wife because it has not been easy. Sometimes, you might be on the road all day. Right now, I am in a hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, because I got off set by 2am and I can’t drive back to my home in Victoria Island. If my wife was in town, she would be at home while I would be in a hotel. I also have to travel back to Enugu to film and after that, I will move to Paris; then, Malaysia. As a celebrity, your life is basically on the road. Sometimes you just have to say no to a N2m job so that you can give that one week to your family. It is a constant hustle but thank God for those spouses that understand.
Having married a foreigner, did your family oppose your marriage?
Nobody has a say in my life. I live my life for me and my immediate family, which consists of my wife and son. That is what matters. I respect my family but ultimately my happiness lies with me.
Is there really crisis in your marriage?
Well, I don’t want to talk about what some of these blogs are saying. If they are good journalists, they should investigate things before bringing it out to the world. They just post things because they want traffic to their blogs. If my wife and I are divorced, people will know because we won’t be single and acting married when other hot singles are out there looking for attractive spouses. I am still married to my wife and that is what matters for now. Every relationship, whether it is marriage or courtship, experiences good and bad times; so, mine is not devoid of that. I love my wife and she loves me too; so, we will definitely have our good and bad times. What is important is the love we have for each other.
How do you feel when people tongue lash her for dressing in certain ways?
I feel that nobody has the right to insult another person irrespective of how they dress. Even if it is out there in the public eyes, it doesn’t give anyone the right to talk or insult her. She dresses appropriately for every single event. If you feel comfortable wearing agbada in a pool or beach, then that is your business. Even when she is going to the club, she doesn’t dress provocatively; she dresses appropriately and I am not bothered. I love who she is and I definitely love her dress sense. Other people’s opinions don’t matter.
Where did you school?
I studied Sociology at the University of Jos. Then I came to Lagos to chase my dreams. I am not really an office person. I don’t think I can do a 9 – 5 job. I just feel that the whole schooling think was to fulfil all righteousness.
Nigerian reality star, Tobi Bakre was at the Grand Reception in honor of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in Ghana to mark His Royal Highness’ 70th Birthday.
The excited TV star, after the meeting wrote, ‘what can I say. Just keep doing what you do guys. Stay focused and keep at your hustle. You never know who is watching. It feels good to see the things you do being acknowledged within and outside of Nigeria. Quite an experience. You see as the prince dey laugh. If you want to hear the gist. Buy me drink first’.
A Nigerian man is heartbroken after the young girl he rescued from an accident scene in Oron passed away.
Identified as Vincent Tutu, he had initially taken to a Facebook group to solicit for help in identifying the young girl who was knocked down by a speeding vehicle.
Diamond Tutu
He had previously written: “Hey Guys. Saturday Nov 3.2018…its about 2;53 pm. I just rescued this baby from an accident scene here in Oron.”
“Presently at the General hospital. They need blood and i am about donating mine. Pls try and share to locate anyone who knows her please. I am still with her here. Especially my oron peeps. #PlsShare”
5 hours later, he gave an update writing: “GUYS I LOST HER. Today is the Worst day of my Life. A speeding driver ran into a little baby,abadoned his vehicle and Left her to die. Circumstances like this always Questions my FAITH. But i cant Ask God why.”
“I Lost her Guys. She died. Till now, no one can identify her..”
“Our hospital laws should be reformed,had to use my last money to admit her,before they even attended to us,even donated blood. Till now,no one can identify her, someone told me she attends Junior Secondary sch. Oron.”
“The police is here already. RIP BABY. Life is not Fair.”
President Muhammadu Buhari has adviced young Nigerians to look beyond leaders who have failed and he also asked Nigerian elites to stop misleading the people through their unguarded utterances.
The President’s remarks were made known by Mr. Ibrahim Yakasi, the Director of Corporate Communications, National University Commission, who gave the warning at the 24th convocation of the University of Uyo on Saturday. “At this point, I want to be very clear that the Federal Government will never condone or tolerate incendiary remarks from any person or group of persons, which are meant to harass, intimidate, cause fear and spread hate, no matter how highly placed such a person is.
“Law enforcement agencies should fish out people who make inciting statements, instigate civil disobedience, broadcast hate speeches or stir strife, riot, and rebellion and bring them to book.
“We should continue to live together as brothers and sisters,” Buhari said.
The president called on the new graduates to look beyond leaders who have failed themselves and the nation but choose their heroes from among those who believe in the progress of Nigeria and emulate those who are honest and work hard in their profession.
On-air personality and fashion entrepreneur Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi officially got married to her soul-mate, talent manager Femisoro Ajayi.
The couple had their traditional ceremony earlier today and they also had the church service where vows were exchanged and the couple said “I Do” to their marriage oath.
The two events were attended by several close celebrity friends and family of the couple.
You are a real cousin for that one. You are what Kendrick and Rihanna sung about “Loyalty”. You deserve endless Starbucks. You really came through. pic.twitter.com/fhJey1OP73
Nigerian Singer, Davido is living a good life right now and he does not fail to make it obvious.
The 25-year-old shared the photo above on his twitter handle with the caption
”Hmmm CHI CHI your fucking lucky!! YOU GOT YOURSELF A FINE MAN !!”.
Davido is definitely a love-struck young man who loves to seize every opportunity to show off his girlfriend.
Yesterday the singer once again showed off his girlfriend Chioma along with her sisters. He referred to them as his ‘in-laws’ while referring to Chioma as his ‘wife’. (Read More here, ICYMI)
Young Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels has shared cleavage-baring photos for her fans and followers on the gram!
Check them out below:
Meanwhile, Regina was recently caught smoking shisha with multiple reactions mounting on social media.
The talented actress kept puffing thick smoke into the air as she eased off stress. Regina has over 2 million followers on social media and many have been questioning her actions.
She was born in Asaba, Delta State. She is also a student of the Igbinedion University, Okada in Edo State.
On-air personality and fashion entrepreneur Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi is officially married to her soul-mate, talent manager Femisoro Ajayi.
The couple had their traditional ceremony earlier today and they also had the church service where vows were exchanged and the couple said “I Do” to their marriage oath.
Gbemi looked gorgeous in a white dress by April by Kunbi while the groom rocked a suit from Kimono Kollection.
A man has been left hospitalised after he was thrown from the third floor by a prostitute following a misunderstanding over payment for sex services she rendered.
The incident happened at Dana Place in the Avenues area in Zimbabwe.
The man, only identified as Mandewo, sustained head, back and leg injuries and was rushed to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals where he is receiving treatment.
Mandewo told H-Metro that the woman known as Trish within their circles and resides in Flat Room number 17 wrestled him off the apartment when he refused to disclose his Ecocash details.
He said they agreed for a $5 quickie when they hooked on the streets before the woman shifted goalposts after the act.
“I hooked her in the street and we agreed on $5 for sex but she demanded $100 soon after the quickie,” said Mandewo.
Mandewo said he offered to add $10 but she insisted on $100 demanding him to disclose his Ecocash details.
“I was prepared to add $10 but she kept on demanding my Ecocash details and when I refused she wrestled me along with her flat mate and threw me over the window.
“She took my car keys and I want to believe she has gone and searched the vehicle or disappeared with the car if she is licensed to drive,” said Mandewo writhing in pain.
Asked if he could give contacts of his relative, Mandewo ignored the question insisting to get help on making sure his vehicle is recovered.
Eye witnesses at Dana Place heard Mandewo calling for help but could not give a hand on time.
“We heard him calling for help and we saw him hanging by the window and fell down as we tried to rush to the room,” said one of the eye witnesses.
“The lady reported to have hooked him ran away and we managed to apprehend two of the ladies who stay in that flat,” added the witness.
Police attended him and was taken by paramedics to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals.
Chiwetalu Agu is a Nollywood veteran actor that has made his mark in the Nigerian Movie industry and he is also famous for his witty slangs which he normally says in his Igbo dialect.
An excerpt from an interview Vanguard had with Chiwetalu Agu explains some frequent phrases, slangs and funny words, he is known for in movies and how he is not as wicked as people think.
Your fans are fascinated by your frequent use of some phrases in movies, do you feel comfortable using these phrases?
“There was a time I thought that writers have not done enough justice to the screen plays. Information, education and entertainment are the three key elements one must apply in writing. Entertainment for instance, is lacking in most of our scripts, so the idea was to create specific language slang, phrases, cliches, bylines and cash point to entertain people. Chinwetalu Agu If you recall when we produced “Tabo”, the movie was supposed to be full of sorrows: dealing with the Osu cast system in Igboland. Imagine in the Holy Book, where God made us all equal before Him, and man decided to segregate between what he calls ‘ the son of the soil, and a slavery( a living sacrifice to the gods).’Therefore, I decided to create a comic relief to calm down a situation. Even if you are watching a tragic movie, you would have cause to laugh. That was why I introduced the slang in the 90s, and today, everybody is happy for it. The elderly people now use those bylines to be happy, when watching my movies.
Are these ‘phrases’ contained in the scripts you are given to interpret in movies?
No script writer has ever written my cliches or bylines. Until tomorrow, nobody can do it. It’s either I asked the script writer, producer or director what the storyline is all about, from which I would create something based on what you have relayed to me or I would pick from my encyclopedia. I have over one thousand unused signature tunes. Even if I have over one thousand scripts, I will see where to put one or two ‘slangs’ to spice up the story. On the spot, I would create something. While on any set, I always asked the director or producer to give me the summary of the story so that I can create something that would fit into it. All my movies are sold out because of this signature. Executive producers and directors today insist that I must put it in any movie I’m featuring in. In fact, it’s the major reasons today that I am getting more roles in movies. This is not common among other actors. Many actors are not creative. They just go on set to act what is in the script without spicing it up. There must be extra home work if you want to be different. The crowd does not pay anybody; when they count you, they count others. But when they single you out before counting others it’s a very big advantage. That’s the edge you have over every other actor. I create the inspiration from my encyclopedia. It comes in many ways, but also, it must be there in every movie. I have done about 950 productions since 1981 till date. I doubt if any actor in Africa as well as the world over has such a record. I have been consistent in my acting career since 1981 and I’m not getting tired. Today, I have the highest awards in Africa about 57 awards and it’s still counting. The second person has not received up to 20 awards.
You said, it was as a result of your use of slang or phrases that BBC recreated an Igbo language programme!
Yes, BBC and StarTimes. There came a time when the Igbo language was yet to contribute to their programmes. There was Hausa programme as well as Yoruba programme. But I inspired them to create an Igbo language programme. The language slang I introduced in movies started many years ago. Recall that I played the role of Aniikwu in “Things Fall Apart”, the famous NTA network drama. The character was one of the fathers-in-law of the lead character Okonkwo. I was also in the soap opera, “Ripples” produced by Zeb Ejiro, where I played the role of Chief Abunna.
It was this character I played with dexterity that fascinated Kenneth Nnebue of NEK Video Links as he sent for me to come and conduct the audition for that foremost movie, “Living in Bondage” in 1992. He said to me that he had a desire for Igbo movies but he didn’t know who were the Igbo actors. Unfortunately, I didn’t star in the movie because Nnebue at that time travelled to Japan to purchase a Super VHF as against the format that we were using to shoot movies back then. He over stayed in Japan. We expected him back in three days as he promised, but he couldn’t return after two weeks. Having waited endlessly for his return, I travelled to the village to see my parents after over two years in Lagos. So, when he returned from Japan, he came looking for me, where I was squatting in Itire. But he didn’t see me. So, the role he was reserving for me, Chief Omego was given to Kanayo .O. Kanayo. That was how I didn’t star in “Living in Bondage.” But thereafter, we did other blockbuster movies like “ Tabo’ , where I played Ichie Ogwu. It was a very popular character and I starred alongside late Sam Loco. It was in ‘ Tabo’ that I started using the cliché that has become my signature.
Former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has been sentenced to jail for 50 days after being found guilty of breaking the jaw of a taxi driver.
The 30-year-old was said to have refused to pay a taxi fare of £5 due to the driver after partying with his girlfriend in early September.
The 30-year-old was said to have refused to pay a taxi fare of £5 due to the driver after partying with his girlfriend in early September.
Bendtner, who currently plays for Rosenborg first punched the the man before kicking him as he lay on the ground. According to Mirror (UK), the former Gunners striker however admitted to the accusation because he felt threatened when the driver threw a can towards him.
Having being ordered to pay £176 in compensation, he told the court that he acted in self-defence and was released on appeal. The driver was acquitted of violence but fined £353 for using his phone while driving and not wearing his seatbelt.
Nollywood actor, IK Ogbonna has finally addressed rumours that his wife Sonia has walked away from their marriage.
In an exclusive chat with PUNCH’s Saturday Beats, popular Nollywood actor, IK Ogbonna, whose marriage is facing some challenges in recent times as, has addressed report making the rounds online that his marriage with ‘Oyinbo’ wife, Sonia Morales, has hit the rocks.
Speculations on their marriage break-up, had started after IK’s wife removed his name from her bio on her Instagram page, and the actor posted a caption that read, “Everyday opens up doors to new blessings. #husbandmaterial50000000yards,” suggesting that he was single.
Later on his Instagram page, the actor, however, insisted that his caption was not suggestive in any way. He wrote, “My caption is not suggestive in any way. Stop misinforming people. Somebody cannot write caption in peace without thinking how overfed adults would take it. My name is MR IK OGBONNA. Everything is stew here, thanks.”
In the new interview, the actor noted that his wife was an intelligent woman and that he gave the credit of their successful marriage to her because it was difficult being married to someone like him due to the nature of his job.
He said; “My wife is gifted; she is a very intelligent woman. You cannot sit down with her and not learn something; she is very expressive, she expresses herself regardless of what people think or say.
“It takes two people to make things work; on her own part, she does her best and she will keep doing her best. Being married to someone like me is very difficult because my career takes a toll on me. I am hardly around and available to give her enough attention as a woman, but I will keep trying.
“Most of the time, for a marriage to really work, it takes two people, but the woman has to be patient. So far so good, she has been doing a great job and I will give her all the credit.
“Any celebrity out there hardly has time because we work round the clock but whatever time I have no matter how little it feels, I spend it with my family. It is within that little time I go out with them and take pictures with them; that is when I go for events with them.
“I go to events with my wife, not to flaunt her but because in the little time I have to be in that event, I’ll rather be with her than go alone. It is never enough but I will always like to give it as much as I can,” he said.
IK Ogbonna accused some of his followers on social media platforms of not having genuine love for him, saying, “Some followers are there to hate, some get inspired, some are even there to do ‘eye-service’, and some of them are there as the press, just to pick things to gossip about.
“I have had a lot of people that come to me and tell me that following me has inspired them greatly; these types of feedbacks give me joy.”
“In my little way, I try to show people how to love and treat their family and be better people. I might not be right all the time with the things I express, but people can still learn from them,” he added.
Chief Sylvester Debe Ojukwu, the first son of the Biafran warlord, late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has reportedly passed on, aged 62.
Chief Debe Sylvester Ojukwu, first son of late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumekwu Ojukwu, Biafran War lord is dead, according to an authoritative report by Vanguard.
A family source, who confirmed the news, said he slumped and died at a private hospital in Lagos.
The source who pleaded anonymity said that they are yet to issue a statement on it.
Meanwhile, speaking to PUNCH Newspaper, Bianca Ojukwu, the widow of Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, said she cannot confirm the death of her late husband’s son, Debe Ojukwu.
When contacted on the telephone, Ambassador Ojukwu told a correspondent that it was not her duty to make announcements in the Ojukwu family.
When pressured further that as a stepmother of Debe, she ought to be one of the first persons to know about such things, she said Nnewi people had their customs and tradition.
“According to our tradition, it is not my role to make such announcements. We have elders in the family, who have such duties and functions. It’s not part of my duties”, she stated.
Calls to Emeka Ojukwu for a confirmation of the story were not picked.
