Tag: Actor
-
Veteran actor “Kanran” seeks financial assistance to build mega art city
Veteran actor, Kehinde Akiremi popularly known as “Kanran” on Saturday, urged philanthropists, corporate organisations and private investors to assit him to build a mega art city. Akiremi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that he had nursed the ambition of erecting an art city on 72 acres of land given to him…
-
I was a ‘generator man’ before I became famous- Ijebu
Comic actor, Olatayo Amokade better known as Ijebu is one of the most sought after role interpreters in the Yoruba movie sector, The actor noted that he never expected to be this famous.He made this known in a chat with Punch. “I faced so many tough times in my life before I became famous. I…
-
2019: You cannot get a better person than President Muhammadu Buhari- Kenneth Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo, a veteran Nollywood actor, says Nigeria cannot get a better person than President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. Okonkwo, who is also a movie producer, evangelist and lawyer, made the statement during a gathering of APC chieftains in Enugu. Okonkwo who is a gubernatorial aspirant in Enugu State said:”You have heard the history of…
-
I was almost 30 before I stood in front of a camera- Femi Jacobs
Oluwafemisola ‘Femi’ Jacobs is one Nollywood actor who has consistently interpreted his roles well. The Ile-Ife born role interpreter who is mostly known for his role in ‘Taxi Driver’, also doubles as a singer, speaker and writer. Though he is a sought after actor, Femi noted that he didn’t start acting until he was…
-
I waited for 15 years to have my white wedding- Victor Osuagwu
Notable comic actor and entrepreneur, Victor Osuagwu has revealed that he waited for fifteen years after his traditional wedding to have his white wedding. Osuagwu, who is the chairman of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter said he had the money but had to wait for his kids to grow up In order…
-
Veteran actor, Ignis Ekwe is dead
Veteran actor, Ignis Ekwe popular for his role in Nollywood flick, ‘Igodo’ is dead. His daughter, a rising singer Susan Emike Ekwe a.k.a Harmonee confirmed his demise . She wrote on Instagram: “The unbelievable just happened to me. Daddy you broke my heart”. https://www.instagram.com/p/BkvytKlBkYV/?hl=en&taken-by=iamharmonee Popular actress, Yvonne Jegede-Fawole, who also happen to be his…
-
I am going to become an actor for life- Kenneth Okonkwo
Actor, lawyer and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo has created a distinct path for himself in Nollywood. The actor who shot to stardom through the movie ‘Living in bondage’, has said he won’t quit acting for politics, adding that he intends to be an actor for life. Speaking in a chat with The Nation, he said: ”Thank…
-
I have a crush on Kemi Adetiba- Obehi Aburime
Budding actor and celebrated model, Obehi Aburime who recently played the role of Simi’s love interest, may have worked with a lot of actresses and models, but the handsome model said he has a crush on filmmaker and cinematographer, Kemi Adetiba. The McDowells brand ambassador blatantly declared he has a crush on her because…
-
The tale behind my ghastly motor accident- Adeniyi Johnson
Nigerians were shaken when reports that actor, Adeniyi Johnson, was involved in a dreadful accident that almost claimed his life. The actor uploaded pictures of a badly dented car on his Instagram page, with the caption: “How can a man come out of this alive? Well, I did about four hours ago. Don’t ask me…