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  • Famous actor dies in okada accident at 27

    Famous actor dies in okada accident at 27

    Popular Actor, Chance Perdomo, best known for his role in Netflix horror series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, has died in a motorcycle accident at 27, his publicist announced.

    The British-American star was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Southampton.

    He was nominated for best actor at the 2019 Bafta TV Awards for his role in the BBC Three drama Killed by My Debt.

    “His insatiable appetite for life was felt by all who knew him,” the publicist said in a statement.

    “His warmth will carry on in those who he loved dearest,” the statement seen by the BBC’s US partner, CBS, added, before asking that Perdomo’s family be given “privacy as they mourn the loss of their beloved son and brother”.

    Details of where the accident took place, or how it was caused, have not yet been shared. CBS reports that the representative said, “no other individuals were involved”.

    As well as playing warlock Ambrose Spellman in the Netflix drama, Perdomo starred as Andre Anderson in Amazon Prime’s superhero series Gen V.

    A statement released by Amazon MGM Studios and Gen V co-producers Sony Pictures Television remembered the actor as “charming” and an “enthusiastic force of nature”.

    “Even writing about him in the past tense doesn’t make sense,” they said.

    Perdomo studied law after leaving school and began his acting career in 2017 with a part in the CBBC series Hetty Feather.

    His role in the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina saw him being named among Bafta’s “Breakthrough Brits” in 2019.

     

    After being nominated for the best actor Bafta in the same year, Perdomo told BBC Newsbeat he had been “overwhelmed” by the reaction to Killed by My Debt – a docudrama based on the true story of Jerome Rogers, a motorcycle courier in London who found himself in crushing debt and took his own life.

    In the run-up to the Bafta awards ceremony in May 2019, Perdomo was reported by a local newspaper to have returned to his former Southampton secondary school to give a talk to Year 10 pupils.

    “He spoke to them about working hard and he told them it was just his passion for acting and not for fame that got him where he is now,” Redbridge Community School’s headteacher Jason Ashley told the Southern Daily Echo at the time.

  • I started off as a model – Chidi Mokeme

    I started off as a model – Chidi Mokeme

    Popular Nollywood actor, Chidi Mokeme, has revealed that he started as a model before venturing into movies.

    He also noted that his father didn’t support his decision to become an actor.

    Speaking in an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, the Chidi said: “You couldn’t even say you want to be an actor before you will hear that he [my father] didn’t want you to be an actor [laughs].

    “So, I knew in my mind. I started by sneaking out to go do these things. Luckily I started off as a model. Back in the days before the home video industry, I did a lot of commercial modeling, runways, TV commercials, calendars. So it was way easier. You can go in daytime, do a quick shoot and come back home. And my father is unlikely to see it because he is not in the world of that.

    “But many occasions when I came back late from shoots, he asked me to go back to wherever I was coming from. From all the sneaking out and of course, there was passion. I just knew that I was happy when I’m in this [entertainment] space.

    “And I think what broke the camel’s back, eventually, I tried to read pharmacy but it wasn’t happening then I eventually went into computer science. But when I got to school, there were no computers. There was just one computer in the entire department and that computer sits on the table of the lecturer. So I left because it wasn’t interesting anymore.

    “Then, I took a decision to leave home. I didn’t just pack my bags and leave, it was from all the experiences of ‘go back where you are coming from.’ I started committing more so that me dad would say I should go back to where I am coming from.”

    He said his breakthrough came after he abandoned his examination to play a sub-lead role.

  • Popular Ghanaian actor dies after surgery

    Popular Ghanaian actor dies after surgery

    Popular Ghanaian actor, Vincent McCauley, passed away following surgery for a brain tumor.

    His family, announcing his death in a statement on Friday, expressed gratitude for his “glorious magnificent transition” into the presence of God Almighty.

    The statement said, “It is with a thankful heart that we announce the ushering into the presence of God Almighty, our son, brother, uncle and friend, Vincent E McCauley, Jr., (now of blessed memory) on Monday January 15, 2024, after undergoing surgery in South Africa for a brain tumor.

    “His was a glorious magnificent transition, having the great privilege to see and encounter Heaven

    “An administrator at Soul Clinic Intemational School, Vincent was an ardent actor who starred in many films and TV productions, including being celebrated for his role as ‘Max’ in the popular series ‘Things We Do For Love.’

    “At Perfect Peace, our Vincent now has Eternity of Rest. He leaves a large void and will be greatly missed

    “The family is grateful for the time you spent with us, dear Vincent! You were a gem, a gift straight from God and you were greatly loved and cherished.

    “However, God loves you most perfectly. We sincerely thank all those who genuinely cared and loved him too.”

  • Veteran Yoruba actor dies at 73

    Veteran Yoruba actor dies at 73

    Veteran Yoruba actor Deji Aderemi, popularly known as Olofa Ina is dead.

    The 73-year-old actor reportedly died on Thursday in his hometown of Ede.

    Another veteran actor Saidi Balogun confirmed Olofa Ina’s death on his official Instagram page.

    Saidi Balogun shared a photo of the actor on his page and wrote, “Good Night Legend chief Deji Akinremi (Olofa Ina) RIP.”

    Olofa Ina was born May 15, 1950.

    He was an actor with many years of experience and featured in many movies.

    Olofa Ina started his major acting career in 1980.

    He, however, had formed his acting group several years earlier.

    The name of his acting group was Olofa Ina Theatre Group, and it was formed in 1972.

  • Actor Azeez Ijaduade discharged from hospital, relays horrible experience

    Actor Azeez Ijaduade discharged from hospital, relays horrible experience

    Popular actor and producer, Azeez Ijaduade who was recently hospitalized for being shot on the neck has been discharged.

    Recall that the actor had a near-death experience after being hit by a bullet fired by a trigger-happy police officer in Iperu area of Ogun state.

    The incident occurred last week where the single bullet pierced not just the metal of his car but also his neck, leaving him battling for breath and survival.

    The actor has now made a video explaining how the bullet pierced through his car before hitting me on the neck.

    The thespian expressed gratitude to God for what he termed His unspeakable intervention.

    He added that for days he was in shock and couldn’t figure out how the incident occurred on the faithful day.

    Ijaduade acknowledged the torrent of love and support tendered him by fans and well wishers across the country and in the diaspora.

    According to him, the gestures showered on him helped to navigate the difficult period and the frightening situation towards his recovery.

    Specifically, the movie star commended the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) and media organizations for their unalloyed support.

    He disclosed that he will forever be grateful to those who stood by him during the challenging time.

  • Police explain how ammunition shell hit Nollywood actor in Ogun

    Police explain how ammunition shell hit Nollywood actor in Ogun

    The Police Command in Ogun has said a shell from a shot fired into the air by a mobile policeman was what hit Azeez Ijaduade, a Nollywood actor, on the neck.

    SP Omolola Odutola, the command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), clarified a statement issued in Abeokuta.

    Odutola said that Ijaduade was immediately rushed to the Babcock  University Teaching Hospital were he was stabilised and currently recuperating.

    She said that the police has started investigation into the incident that occurred at the end-of-year party of Bramaj company in a hotel.

    Odutola said that the mobile policeman, who was attached to a Chinese expatriate at the party, expended a shot into the air.

    “Unfortunately the ammunition shell hit one Azeez Ijaduade, an actor on the neck.

    “He was rushed to hospital in Ilishan and he is in a very stable condition.

    “The Commander, Mopol 16, has contacted the actor and also visited him in the hospital. He will be discharged soon.

    The Commander has also taken up responsibility for the medical bill,” she said.

    However, the report of Ijaduade being shot by a trigger-happy policeman was made public by his colleague, Abiodun Adebanjo, through his Instagram handle, @iamabiodunadebanjo, on Sunday.

    The actor wrote, “Please we need help in Iperu. My director, Azeez Ijaduade, @kingzeez1, was shot by Nigerian police personnel.

    “He is presently at Babcock University Teaching Hospital,” the statement said.

    According to the PRO, the Ogun police command received a report of a shooting incident on Saturday at about 11:24 p.m. from one Fakoya Adewale, the Manager, Napoli Hotel in Iperu.

    Odutola said that the mobile policeman had been identified and investigation into the shooting incident had commenced.

    The command’s spokesperson urged the public to remain calm and law-abiding, adding that members of the public would be updated as events unfold.

  • Veteran Nollywood actor, Dejumo Lewis is dead

    Veteran Nollywood actor, Dejumo Lewis is dead

    Veteran Nigerian film and television actor, Dejumo Lewis, has died, aged 80.

    Actor Saheed Balogun confirmed the actor’s death via his instagram page, @saidibalogun, on Saturday.

    Balogun, sharing the picture of late Lewis said: “Good Night DEJUMO LEWIS, may your soul rest in perfect peace. RIP.”

    Dejumo Lewis is a Nigerian film and television actor, famous for the Kabiyesi role in ‘The Village Headmaster, Nigeria’s longest-running television soap opera shown on NTA from 1968 to 1988 that stared Justus Esiri and Femi Robinson among others.

    Some actors also took to the comment section of the post to pay their tribute to the deceased.

    Funsho Adeolu wrote,  “Oh wow! An icon has gone, may his soul rest in peace.”

    Also, Mustapha Sholagbade said,  “May heaven be pleased with him .”

    Veteran Nigerian singer, Daddy Showkey also wrote, “Oh my God.”

    Akin Olaiya said, “May his soul rest in perfect peace.”

    Kunle Afod said,  “May his soul rest in perfect peace.”

    Also, Eniola Badmus wrote,  “Awwwwwwww.”

    Raphael James, an arts curator, wrote,“Good night ‘Kabiyesi’, the ‘Kabiyesi’ we all knew growing up in the 1970’s-80’s, Sir Dejumo Lewis, who played the lead role of ‘Kabiyesi’ in ‘The Village Headmaster’ television series which was Nigeria’s longest-running television soap opera on NTA 1968- 1988. He lives on.”

  • Mr Ibu is my favourite comedian – Shehu Sani

    Mr Ibu is my favourite comedian – Shehu Sani

    The former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani has revealed John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu is his favourite comic actor.

    Sani promised to do all he can to help the ailing Nollywood actor.

    Recall the actor took to social media on Wednesday to seek public assistance as he battles an ailment that may cost him his leg.

    The video he shared on his Instagram page has generated wide range of reactions from sympathisers.

    “Mr Ibu is my favorite artist and comedian. He lights up and entertains the homes of millions of Nigerians.

    “We shall not let him down for reasons we can all collectively solve. We shall do the needful and also bring the attention of the big names to do the needful,” Sani said.

  • [Watch] Veteran actor, Mr Ibu celebrates birthday in hospital

    [Watch] Veteran actor, Mr Ibu celebrates birthday in hospital

    Veteran Nollywood actor and comedian, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has celebrated his 62nd birthday in an undisclosed hospital.

    A video posted on the actor’s official Instagram page @realmrIbu on Wednesday showed him in celebration, surrounded by his family members.

    The comic actor was in hospital garments sitting on the bed, with a cart carrying his birthday cake and some drinks in his front, as his family members sang the ‘happy birthday song’ to him,

    Okafor, evidently in discomfort, weakly muttered the song along while holding a knife in the cake.

    The trending video has generated reactions from his fans, with many extending their goodwill messages, birthday wishes and “Get well soon” prayers to him.

    Okafor, who hails from Enugu State, was born on Oct. 17, 1963, and he is reputed to have featured in over 200 Nollywood movies.

    Some of his movies include Mr. Ibu (2004), Mr. Ibu and His Son, Coffin Producers, Husband Suppliers, International Players, Mr. Ibu in London, and Keziah, among others.

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  • Super Story star actor, Suara is dead

    Super Story star actor, Suara is dead

    Veteran actor Oluyemi Lawrence Adeyemi popularly known as Suara, is dead.

    The actor, according to a statement signed by his son, Adedotun Adeyemi, died on Sunday, September 24.

    “It is with a heavy heart but with total submission to God that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, Oluyemi Lawrence Adeyemi (Suara), who went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2023.

    “We are consoled because we know that he has gone to rest. We kindly request that the family be allowed some privacy in this time of grief. More details about the burial will be communicated soon.”

    Adeyemi rose to fame with his role in the 2001 Wale Adenuga hit series, ‘Super Story.’