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  • ‘My wife has never fought any of my fans’-Sanyeri

    ‘My wife has never fought any of my fans’-Sanyeri

    Olaniyi Afonja a.k.a Sanyeri is a popular comic actor in the yoruba movie sector of Nollywood. He is known for the humorous roles he plays in movies. Speaking in an interview with Punch, he said his wife doesn’t have issues with his female fans, adding that she has never fought them.

    Hear him:”My wife has never fought any of my fans, whether male or female. Even when we travel abroad and some fans ask me to sign autographs on some parts of their bodies, she would encourage me to do so. Some of them would even hug and kiss me in her presence but she doesn’t mind. Even when street urchins accost me, she encourages me to give them money”.

    On how he met his wife, the dark skinned actor said he met her at a movie premiere. According to him:”I met her in 2004 when I want to screen my movie, Okan Emi, at the National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos. She came there to have a good time. I sighted her and her friend from afar. I walked up to her friend and told her I liked her friend but she said I should tell her myself. So I went to her and told her I would want us to get closer but she replied that was it because I just shot a movie that made me think I could ask her out. Afterwards, she walked away. After that day, I saw her about a month later and I requested for her number. Even then, it took me a while to convince her to date me”.

     

  • ‘The problems celebrities face are caused by journalists’-Odunlade Adekola

    ‘The problems celebrities face are caused by journalists’-Odunlade Adekola

    When you are looking for a versatile Nigerian actor, look in the direction of Odunlade Adekola. Over the years, Odunlade has become one of the sought after actors in Nollywood.

    The outspoken actor stated that most of the problems celebrities experience in their careers are caused by journalists. Speaking in an interview with Punch he said:” I don’t think there’s any actor that wouldn’t have scandals; though I don’t even know what scandals mean. We are all humans and are prone to mistakes. I would really like it if you can put it down exactly as I’m going to say this. Most of the problems artistes have are caused by journalists. Some journalists don’t do adequate findings before writing their stories. And it is very difficult to correct the perception of people about you. Many people form an opinion of entertainers simply by what they read about them in the media. And some of these reports may even be false.

    “Even if we have grown thick skin towards these things, what about our children? Journalists have damaged the careers of lots of entertainers. Meanwhile, some journalists are also guilty of what they accuse entertainers of doing. We know some of them but we cannot just mention names. I believe it is better to call whoever is doing wrong to order instead of writing a damaging report about the person. As for me not having scandals, I can only give glory to God for my life”

     

     

  • ‘We need to appreciate veterans’-Lari Williams

    ‘We need to appreciate veterans’-Lari Williams

    Veteran actor and playwright, Lari Williams, has appealed to the Federal Government to do more to immortalize artistes and other citizens who made the country proud.

    Williams, who will soon celebrate 50 years as an artiste, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos.

    Fondly called ‘Uncle Lari’ by his colleagues, Williams expressed dissatisfaction that some Nigerians who distinguished themselves internationally, were not immortalized.

    “The first Nigerian world boxing champion, Hogan Bassey, who died in 1998 after breaking world records in England and America, who knows where his grave is?

     

    “Others such as Dick Tiger Ihetu and Fela Sowande, died and were buried in America. Who knows their graves?

     

    “Professional actors who left the shores of the country such as Orlando Martins, England’s top 15 favorite actors in 1947 and Hollywood’s first Nigerian actor who died in 1985, who remembers him?

     

    “Pa Benedict Odiase, who composed the second Nigerian Anthem in 1978 but died at age 79 in 2013, was never rewarded, except with the Order Of the Niger (OON).

     

    “Let us appreciate our own veterans; if we don’t encourage the past, we don’t remember the present; so how can we assist the future,’’ the septuagenarian urged.

     

    The thespian, who studied theatre arts in the United Kingdom, said people from different parts of the world still visited and laid wreathes on the grave of English playwright, William Shakespeare, who died hundreds of years ago.

     

    “Can this be done in Nigeria?

     

    “There are so many talents in this country; if we don’t train them and encourage practitioners, we will not have a hope of encouraging future aspirants,” he said.

     

    Williams said that encouraging personalities in the entertainment industry would boost the economy.

     

    “Entertainment and tourism are playing a pivotal role in the nation’s economy just like in countries in Europe and the Americas.’’

    He, however, thanked the government for conferring on him Member of the Federal Republic years ago. Williams also appealed to theatre practitioners to make themselves relevant by producing worthy films and music that would make much impact.

     

     

  • 7 things you need to know about Olumide Bakare

    Yesterday 22nd of April was a gloomy day for Nollywood. One of its veterans, Olumide Bakare passed on after battling for years with a heart/lung related ailment. Before his death, little was known about his personal life aside from his exploits in the movie industry

    Here are 7 things you need to know about the talented thespian, Olumide Bakare.

    1. During his lifetime as an actor he featured in movies like Ise onise’ (2009); `Aye olorogun’ (2007) and `Iboji’ (2008), `Maami’ (2011), `Last flight to Abuja’, `Kofo, the first lady’, `Koboko’ and others. He was also popular for his role in Papa Ajasco and company by Wale Adenuga.
    2. He was born on November 26, 1953

    3.He believed strongly that his relationship with God did not have anything to do with his habits. That God only care about the heart. He said in an interview with Encomium Magazine:” God doesn’t care about habit but your heart. How clean is your heart to God and people around you? How do you sail across the ocean of your life and all that? All these are what God cares about. It is not about whether you smoke or drink. Even those who don’t smoke and drink, worse things happen to them. I am a very straight forward person I have been in all these habits for about 45 years and I want to tell you, no shaking.

     

    1. His sickness started between 2013/2014. He made this known in an interview. According to him:”Actually, for sometime I have been on the sick side. In fact, as at 2013/2014, I was very sick and that was published by many newspapers, magazines and even the social media. But as God would have it, I was taken to United States of America by my children and brother, a surgeon gynecologist. I went for medical treatment in the US where I stayed for a while. I came back to Nigeria in May 2014. But since then, I have not been very active. I am still on medication. I have low blood flow into the heart, which is a very terrible disease. So, I just take things easy. And most times, my doctor would tell me, ‘Just rest, sir.”

     

    5. When he was alive he was addicted to drinking, smoking and womanizing. He said this in an interview with Encomium: “Even when I was at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), as the landlord of Oluwalambe Lodge, Koko Close, I drank, smoked and womanized. And you know when you do all these things, the result can be negative sometimes. But I just want to tell you, God has been so good and merciful to me. As it is right now, I am enjoying the grace of God. I still keep my normal life but most of the time, I am in the church. I go for vigil, day and night. I pray to God all the time and He has always answered my prayers.”

    6. Bakare had four children. They are Olabode, who is a pastor in the United States; Oluwamayowa, a businessman in Lagos, Oluwatofunmi who attended Ado Ekiti State University and Halimat.

     

    7.He died from a disease diagnosed as Dissecting Aortic Aneurysm and Pulmonary Embolism.

  • Tell young ladies the truth about marriage- John Njamah declares

    Popular actor and voice over artiste, John Njamah took to his Facebook page to address the false expectations young women have, whenever they think of marriage. He urged married women to talk to their single friends saying marriage is not always rosy contrary what is displayed on social media. Njamah affirms that real homes are built with patient and strength.

    According to him:”This is a call from my heart to all married women with single friends. Tell them the truth about MARRIAGE. Stop telling them only about the nice parts,the new car,trips outside the country,the cute kids,rich husband etc. Tell them how being a wife/mother is a full time job. Tell them about the sleepless nights,the vigils,the uncertainties,the conflicts and so on”

    The Fuji house of commotion actor sums it up by declaring that a good marriage is a product of God’s grace.

    “Above all let them understand its not earned nor is it by Beauty or Brains,neither is it by how good you are in the bedroom. It is only by grace and grace alone. Tell them it is achieved only by being on your knees to God and by assuming your ROLE as a wife/mother. Tell them that real homes are built with patience and strength and not by designer clothes and bags. Husbands are not Atm machines,they are our friends and sons and God’s representatives in our homes. Enough of this flash and class about marriage. It is a UNION not a SOCIAL network platform. I rest my case.”

  • “I now move around with armed cops”- Comedian Okon reveals

    Popular comic actor, Imeh Bishop Umoh a.k.a Okon was robbed about a week ago in Warri. The incident destabilized lots of his fans and his wife. She took to her Instagram page to narrate the incidence sometime last week.

    Hear her:” So pathetic that the more we pray for a better Nigeria, the more things become so sour, few minutes ago, I saw a strange number calling and the voice I heard was my hubby’s voice.

     

    ” I was surprised to see him used a strange number to call. I quote him “Baby pray for me, I’ve just been robbed by (armed men) in Warri, and all my gadgets and money have been taken away from me, threatening to kill me also, I’m stranded and the event I’m supposed to attend here, I can’t make it anymore, no contact to communicate with anyone for direction, except yours”

     

    “For the first time I’m feeling this way, how on earth can someone do this to another man, even to the one that God has given to this country and the world as a gift of anti-smile to clear away people’s sadness.

     

    ” I pray only to God to touch their minds, and as they have said, they will return the phones and other items taken, but only and if money will be paid to them without informing the police,which is not a problem.

     

    ” I pray for my husband’s safety and that of my family,may God continue to keep and preserve my household,also pray for the safety of all my husband’s colleagues @jnrpope @walteranga @mikegodson@empressnjamah,@funkymallam@daniellaokeke @mikeezu and all of them. Safety is yours @okonlagos”

    In gratitude, the comedian and actor took to his Instagram page to thank his fans and also declare that he will be moving around wit

    He wrote on Instagram:” Hitting the road for 3rd service and thanking God for life. Momentarily abducted, released but robbed clean. I’m happy I’m alive and well. I’m happy that I am happy. It’s not a life I’m used to but situation has coerced me into moving with armed cops.No be posing. No be luxury. It’s extremely a necessity but in all of this, God is the ultimate protector and fortress.Meanwhile if u are in Abuja, meet me up at Silverbird cinema at 5pm later today as we see the movie #lightwillcome by @officialtchidichikere I’m just happy and grateful.Thanks my pipo dem for ur prayers and concern. Love u.”

  • John Dumelo throws jab at men

    Ebony skinned Ghanaian actor John Dumelo got many talking yesterday when he took to his Facebook page to advise men on how to treat their women.

    The award winning role interpreter ended his post by throwing a jab at men. According to him:”Even if she’s not the only one, treat her with respect. Don’t give your girlfriend $1000 and your wife $200. God will punish you.’

    In his post, he shares tips on how men should love and care for women. Read the tips below:”Give her attention, she loves it .Listen to her even if you are not in the mood. She will eventually fall asleep.”

    ” Don’t tell her she’s become fat…tell her you both need to start gyming. (That’s a much much better way of saying she’s put on weight).When women get angry, they will insult even your ancestors, my brother, take it in good faith. Even if she’s not the only one, treat her with respect. Don’t give your girlfriend $1000 and your wife $200. God will punish you.”

  • Many were surprised to see me laying hands on people- Majid Mitchel

    Many were surprised to see me laying hands on people- Majid Mitchel

    Handsome Ghanaian actor, Majid Michel is an evangelist aside from being known as an actor. The award winning thespian has disclosed that many of his fans were shocked when they saw him praying and laying hands on people. He made this known in his chat with Unfilteredng, an Instragram platform where Christians share their grass to grace tales.

    According to him:” I was born catholic. I grew up in a catholic home and went to a catholic school and church. I got baptized and was confirmed but I never understood a word in the Bible. Growing up, it was very difficult to understand the things I read. When I was 14, I went to church and fell under the power of the Holy Spirit and started speaking in tongues. I began to read the Bible. I received a revelation of God’s word and started understanding things about Jesus on my own. This happened quickly. After my revelation of the kingdom of God, I decided to share my faith with my friends at the office. Everyone I met, I shared with. The funny thing is they all connected to me. They kept telling me to have a YouTube channel where I could share, but I refused and said I was still in the process of learning. I remember preaching at a very small church.

    “We (Timothy Bentum, Pascal Amanfo and I) decided to pray for the congregation one by one. As I laid my hands on people, they fell under the power of the spirit. Then the news came out that Majid is a pastor because they were surprised to see me laying hands on people in church. How does an actor pray for people and then the spirit manifests? So, that’s how the news came out. But before this, we had been to Uganda, Cameroon and Kenya to preach the word of God.

    “Since then, the Lord has been sending us to places to do his work and it’s been good. We have surrendered completely to the Spirit of God. We don’t go to places with the enticing words of man’s wisdom, but rather with demonstrations of the power of God”.

     

  • “Some actors are unknown, yet already packaging”- Bolanle Ninolowo

    “Some actors are unknown, yet already packaging”- Bolanle Ninolowo

    Bolanle Ninolowo is the new hunk in town, getting roles and showing that you can be talented and hot. The British returnee who has starred in movies like Husbands of Lagos isn’t happy with the way some of his colleagues carry themselves in Nollywood.

    Speaking on what he doesn’t like in Nollywood, Bolanle condemns actors who are unknown but already believing their own hype. He made this known in a recent chat with Goldmyne Tv.

    “Work your own journey that is what I see. A lot of people have so much fear in them and they are so competitive. Without understanding that everybody has a unique gift and a niche they could carve .

    You need to ask God what you are made for. A lot of people are in this industry and they are not even supposed to be there.I used to run a record label, I spent 30million on it and I didn’t make a dime from it. After that I cried to God, got back up and asked him what is next for me.He said : “Go back to Nollywood, try again”. A lot of actors are nobody and they are already packaging. For who ? How can you want to grow and you already packaging, saying this is who I am” he said.

    Watch the video below

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BQTTYZaDclF/?taken-by=thenewsgurung

  • “My wife is comfortable with me kissing in movies- Ramsey Nouah

    Nollywood hunk, Ramsey Nouah is an award winning actor known for his excellent role interpretations. The actor with a myriad of female admirers revealed that his wife is comfortable with him kissing in movies. He made this known in a recent interview.

    In his words:”When some people ask me “how does your wife cope when she sees you kissing other women in the movie?” and I tell them that my wife is special.
    She is not an ordinary woman. She understands things in a way many other women don’t. That is why I say, an actor or actress, has to find that special person. It is not love that will bond you. Forget love, love dies. What sustains the marriage is companionship. If you cannot find companionship in your partner from the beginning, then you do not have a partner.

    He also advises singles on the qualities to look out for in a life partner.

    “Don’t lust after a woman because of her beauty and don’t lust after a guy because he is handsome. You must lust after the companionship that bonds you together. It should be like “for some reasons you cannot do without her; for some reasons there is something about her that brings you home”.

    “It may be her sense of humour; or the way she keeps the home. Same thing applies for the ladies; there must be something about him that you cannot do without. If this quality is not there, then you don’t have a companion.”