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  • I am the most handsome man in Africa – Chinwetalu Agu declares

    I am the most handsome man in Africa – Chinwetalu Agu declares

    Nollywood veteran actor, Chiwetalu Agu has boldly declared himself the most handsome man in Africa, taking us back memory lane with a photo.

    The veteran actor shared a throwback photo on his Instagram page on Thursday, exuding his youthful days as he made this bold claim, stating there’s no room for debate.

    With this captivating display of self-assurance, Chiwetalu Agu has captured the attention and admiration of his fans.

    “The most handsome man in Africa, no arguments. Throwback Thursday,” he captioned his post

  • Chinwetalu Agu blasts Nigerian govt over change of National anthem

    Chinwetalu Agu blasts Nigerian govt over change of National anthem

    Veteran Nollywood actor, Chinwetalu Agu has expressed disappointment with the change of Nigeria’s national anthem.

    According to him, the decision to change the national anthem is misplaced priority.

    In a video posted by Voice of the East on X, the award winning actor asked how changing the national anthem would reduce the high price of food items in the market.
    As seen in the video, Agu sang the previous national anthem and proceeded to sing the new anthem after which he said, “This is what its called misplacement of priorities. Change of national anthem, what has it got to do with increase in price of rice, a litre of fuel, a bag of garri, a tuber of yam?”

    He exclaimed, “National anthem is now a palliative, Nigeria na better cruise.

    “The small national anthem we dey manage, e reach your turn, you change am, why?”

    Agu, who pointed out that people were dying, wondered why the government channeled energy into changing the national anthem.

    “Are we going to eat the national anthem?”, he asked.

  • Why I rejected N10m for movie role – Chinwetalu Agu

    Why I rejected N10m for movie role – Chinwetalu Agu

    Veteran Nollywood actor, Chinwetalu Agu has said he turned down an offer of N10 million from billionaire business mogul, Mike Adenuga, to play a character in a movie.

    He said when the billionaire businessman made the offer he did not make N1 million before but he insisted on getting N20 million.

    The legendary thespian said Adenuga later compromised and gave her N20 million after she threatened to leave.

    Agu disclosed this in a chat with popular media personality Chude Jideonwe.

    He said, “Chief Mike Adenuga said, ‘All I have for you in this deal is N10 million.’ I never saw N1 million before when he was offering me N10 million but I refused. I said, ‘If it’s not N20 million, forget it.’

    “He insisted, I insisted. So, I pretended to get up and said, ‘Give me the money to go back to Enugu. If a flight is available, book it for me and let me go back quietly.’

    “When I got up they thought I was serious now. Chief Mike Adenuga said ‘Sit down.’ He directed them to bring the papers for signature. They brought and I signed.

    “From that moment the Uhuru dance began. I did it diplomatically in the office. I didn’t want them to know that N20m is a big deal [to me]. But this was the most wonderful thing [to me] now.”

  • [Video] Soldiers arrest Chinwetalu Agu in Onitsha

    [Video] Soldiers arrest Chinwetalu Agu in Onitsha

    Veteran actor, Chinwetalu Agu, has been arrested by some officers of the Nigerian Army for reportedly adorning Biafra insignia at the popular Upper Iweka area of Onitsha, Anambra State.

    The talented role interpreter was said to be in the commercial city on a benevolent mission where he shared food items to the less privileged.

    A trending video showed where Agu was arrested by the officers who dragged him into a vehicle and zoomed off instantly.

    In the video, the actor can be spotted in a long garment bearing the colours of the separatist state.

    Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said the Command was aware of the incident but was yet to receive the full details.

    His arrest has sparked different reactions from celebrities and fans on social media.

     

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    Reality Tv star, Tochi said: “This is not funny or a joke anymore it’s becoming serious!!

    @Sauceprince1 wrote: “You shouldn’t have done this to a Proverbial Person. He’s a living Legend and should be treated with RESPECT.

    @Folwch: “A military regime disguised as democratic, Who’s gon save us?”

     

    This won’t be the first time Chiwetalu would showcase his solidarity for the Biafra agitation.

    On September 16, the movie star, who is known for his hilarious roles, made the news after donning a similar outfit.

     

     

  • Poverty was part of me- Chiwetalu Agu

    Things were not rosy for veteran actor, Chiwetalu Agu when he started out as an actor. The revered role interpreter noted that poverty was part of him and his pocket was always dry.

    He made this known in a recent interview

    “I grew from below the scratch; poverty was part of me when I was small and if you grew through poverty, you won’t have interest for the flashy things of life.

     

    “You can only look the way of a woman and talk to a woman when there is something in your pocket but the pocket was always dry that you trekked whenever you wanted to go.

     

    “What time would you have to look at a woman?”

     

    His story changed after he became a proficient actor. Agu got married as soon as he started making huge money from acting.

    Agu urged his colleagues not to venture into politics as it is not only a dirty business but a stinky one.

     

     

  • The story of Nollywood is incomplete without my contributions- Chiwetalu Agu

    Outspoken veteran actor, Chiwetalu Agu has said the success of Nollywood, the Nigerian movie industry is incomplete without his contributions.

     

    The revered thespian made this known in a chat with newsmen in Enugu.

     

    According to him: “There is no way you can talk of the history of Nollywood without me occupying a substantial part of it. I had my theatre group known as the ‘Inspirers’ in those days. I acted in many NTA programmes, like the ‘Ikoro’, produced by Joe Onyekwere; ‘Things Fall Apart’ in 1986, after which I put together a soap ‘The Advocate’ which never saw the light of the day. In 1987 I went to Lagos, where I featured in ‘The Ripples’ produced by Zeb Ejiro. I played the character of Chief Abunna, the Okemilinaezoluora 1 of Etiti and the Odezulumba of Ogbunike town.

     

    “I conducted the first ever audition of what later became ‘Living in Bondage’ a film from the stables of Kenneth Nnebue that produced stars like; Kenneth Okonkwo, Kanayo O. Kanayo and many others. From there we moved on to the production of ‘Taboo’ , where I played the role of Ichie Ogwu and numerous productions in the 90s. So whatever is happening to our children concerns me. So having come this far, people should look at me to steer the ship of state, but because of my mild ambition, I am where I am today.” Why must we insist we must be president, governor, chairman and this and that?”

     

    Agu also urged the individuals at loggerheads in the Actors Guild of Nigeria, (AGN) to kill their over ambition for the association to move forward, stressing that that no society can progress where there is violence.

     

    “I want stakeholders to begin to do away with over ambition. That this post is good for me to occupy is okay, but when you struggle for it for too long and you see that it doesn’t work, you can leave it. If you ask me, I am the most qualified to run the affairs of Nollywood. I started my career in 1981 in Enugu so I had been in the scene acting 12 years before the advent of Nollywood, of which I am a pioneer.”

     

     

  • People hail my vulgarity- Chinwetalu Agu replies Gideon Okeke

    Earlier this week, Gideon Okeke condemned Chinwetalu Agu for his use of vulgar words in movies.Some actors in Nollywood took sides, while Chioma criticized Gideon for disrespecting Chinwetalu, Tony One Week supported Gideon for saying the obvious.

    In a chat with Sunday Scoop, Chinwetalu Agu replies Gideon Okeke saying he doesn’t know him and that people don’t condemn him in movies, rather they hail him

    According to him:“Let him leave the censors board to do their job, or does he work with them? Anybody can say anything or come to whatever conclusion they please. The viewers would judge whether I use vulgar words in movies or not. People who watch movies are the ultimate judges. I do not even know who Gideon Okeke is; I do not think I have ever heard his name. If people like AMAA are talking to me about this, I would know how to react appropriately. But this is an individual I do not even know. He has his own style, and I have mine which has won me awards all over the continent and even beyond.”

    He further declares that this is the first time he will be accused of being vulgar in movies

    “This is the first time anyone will be accusing me of vulgarity. Others have been hailing me. What we do is satire; we are re-enacting what happens in the society. People I have encountered and those who have called me have been full of praise for me. It will also interest you to know that I am the highest award-winning actor in Africa. I have 47 awards to my name; and the second person behind me has not even got up to 10 awards. Two years ago, I took two cows to church to celebrate and thank God for giving me the highest number of awards in Africa. Secondly, I have done 727 productions. It is a rare record in Africa. I am also the current holder of the Best Veteran Actor award which was given to me in Ohio, United States of America. People like Olu Jacobs and other time-tested Nollywood practitioners were nominated for that same award but I was chosen. My record is the best in all ramifications. I have spent about 35 years in the movie industry, and I am a big pillar of Nollywood.”

    The talented actor reveals his best moments and achievements as an actor

    ”Even former President Goodluck Jonathan confessed about three years ago that whenever he travels out of the country, foreign leaders ask after people like me, Jim Iyke, and Genevieve Nnaji. Because of that, he put N3bn into Nollywood’s account, and asked the former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to manage the funds for Nollywood. This fund is still open to Nollywood practitioners. It goes without saying that I am very big in Nollywood. I am a father, legend, and icon”

  • War in Nollywood! Tony One Week slams Chioma Akpotha

    Says:”I am shocked at Chioma’s statements”

    Popular Nigerian entertainer, Tony One Week has condemned actress Chioma Akpotha for criticizing Gideon Okeke after he openly slammed Chinwetalu Agu’s vulgarity in movies.Recall that Gideon had openly lashed out at the veteran and urged the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) to do something about it. Chioma Akpotha reacted to Gideon’s rant condemning him for disrespecting the veteran actor.

    However , Tony One Week who has weighed in on the issue wrote:” Like Chief Zebrudaya will say “Fafafaaaaa…. Fowl”. I read that Gideon condemned Chiwetalu Agu’s vulgarity in movies and actress Chioma rebuked Gideon. And I ask: For what? The young man simply stated the very obvious. Famous actor Chiwetalu Agu’s lines can be very irritating. Truth be told. The guy can talk nonsense. And overtime, his nonsense has moved from being funny to annoyingly irresponsible. It’s high time someone told him that he is no longer funny. How can u say a vulgar word or sentence and repeat it from the beginning to the end of the movie every time u appear?”

    “A movie ideally should have a positive message even as it entertains. What is educative about vulgar statements? Is the intention to corrupt or destroy? I support Gideon 100%. Agu should be more responsible abeg. Does he have children? D guy is is a good actor but in recent times too unnecessarily vulgar bro. Can I forget “Igwe ejee nga”?.

    “That’s vintage Ogwu in Taboo speaking clean but very apt and entertaining. What he says these days are almost demonic. The worst is the repetition. Must every uselessly vulgar line be repeated like three four times in a scene and then in all the scenes he appears in a movie. Haba. I blame producers for d repetition. Most of our movies these days are scriptless. No script. No story. That’s why every actor says what he likes in d name of comedy. And to think they believe they are making us happy when they actually make us angry most times? Honestly, anyone who supports Chiwetalu Agu’s persistent use of vulgar language has little or no moral foundation. Who is talking about censorship here? Are movies censored in Nigeria? How do they regulate who buys the DVDs meant for adults when children sell them?”

    “Common… everybody watches everything jare. ‘Nwoke na akoghelizi akogheli’ (meaning Chiwetalu Agu talks anyhow) and it ain’t funny any more than it’s destructive. Our movie producers must upgrade to using proper solid stories to sell movies and not vulgar repetitive sentences. Up Gideon. Down Chioma. I respect Chioma’s person and I am shocked that a mother like her will condemn Gideon for condemning the unguarded immorality being unleashed on society by Chiwetalu Agu. #Moralityiskey”

    Everyone is anticipating the responses of Chioma Akpotha and Chinwetalu Agu.