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  • How the economic recession affected me- AY declares

    Nigerian comedian and entertainment entrepreneur, Ayo Makun better known as AY has revealed how the recession affected his business. The filmmaker made this known in a recent chat with Zain Asher.

     

    AY noted that Nollywood is now attracting investments because investors see the profitmaking potential of the industry.

     

    “People are now beginning to know that you can make money from our movies. Investors are starting to come in and collaborations between different production outfits are beginning.”

     

     

    On how the recession affected him, he said: “It affected the last movie I did, 10 Days in Suncity, because of the exchange rate. I was shooting in Nigeria and South Africa so the exchange rate was crazy and that affected finance

     

    “Recession or no recession, Nigerians want to like a product and they are ready to go out there and see it – it’s part of the relief for them”.

    He also urged aspiring filmmakers to have confidence and cultivate the ability to take risks.

     

    “The secret is not for you to just jump in because you think people are making money. You need to do your research. You also need to have an understanding of finance.

     

    “(As) I have other comedy platforms, maybe the proceeds from doing standup will divert into this new line of business, which is movie making… And I’m a risk taker. I do not ask for any sort of funding.

     

    “I have lost so much (money) from (the piracy of) 30 Days to A Trip to Jamaica. This has also affected the industry – some producers believe that if they spend so much and pirates come, they are going to (have a) huge loss.

     

    “But if they spend less and they make a little money before the thieves come, it will be fine. This is affecting the quality [of the films being made].”

     

     

  • My ex-wife’s massive bum made me marry her- Ghanaian comedian

    My ex-wife’s massive bum made me marry her- Ghanaian comedian

    Popular Ghanaian comedian, Nana Yaw Oduro Boateng, widely known as Funny Face, has recounted how the sexy figure of his ex-wife pushed him into marrying her.

    The aggrieved entertainer said his ex-wife’s massive behind and hips were what lured him into marrying her – a mistake he greatly regrets.

     

    Speaking in a recent interview, he said, “My marriage was a useless mistake. I didn’t do my homework well before marrying her. Big buttocks and ass and hips pushed me into marrying her. I almost committed suicide but the gun wouldn’t shoot when I pulled the trigger.What I’ve been through is worse than killing… I’ve moved on, but I’m hurt because of the lies people are peddling about me.”

     

    The comedian revealed that he has learnt his lessons and did his necessary findings before choosing his current partner whose character “I saw before I saw her buttocks.”

     

     

    When asked about what drew him to his current wife, he said:” Her vision, simplicity, what she wants to do in life and her love for kids” made him choose her.

     

     

     

  • I am ready to sue any comedian who cracks my jokes- Gandoki Comedian

    I am ready to sue any comedian who cracks my jokes- Gandoki Comedian

    Nigerian comedian, Tony Ereku popularly known as Gandoki, made history last year as the first comedian in the world to perform non-stop stand-up comedy for 42 hours and 12 seconds.

    The comedian has sounded a note of warning to other comedians who share his jokes without due consent, he stated he is ready to take legal actions against them.

     

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    Gandoki known for his rare gift of spontaneity took to his Instagram page to make the pronouncement.

    He puts it this way:” All comedians, stop cracking my original jokes. For your information, I have copyrighted all my jokes from 1997 till date . So please take note because I am ready to take legal actions, if aired or promoted in any media. If you don’t have any talent, leave the business! Crack my jokes and get ready to pay” he said.

     

    The rib-cracker had in time past whined about comedians who share his jokes, adding that over 70% of Nigerian comedians always recycle his jokes.

     

  • ‘The killers of my brother knew him’-Sibling of comedian mistaken for Baddo member

    ‘The killers of my brother knew him’-Sibling of comedian mistaken for Baddo member

    When the news of Paul Chinedu’s gory murder got to his family, they didn’t believe till they confirmed the sad news. Chinedu had woken up that Saturday not knowing what peril lay ahead of him.

    The promising entertainer had dreams and aspirations just like everyone but was murdered by Vigilantes who mistook him and those who accompanied him, for members of the dreaded Baddo cult .

    Punch reports that Paul, in company with two others – Shola, a rewire, and Sunday, a mechanic – were mistaken to be members of dreaded killer-cult group, Badoo, as they made for the spot where his newly-acquired second-hand car had broken down the previous day.

    He had gone to pick it up from the painter’s shop when suddenly around Odogunyan bus-stop, the vehicle broke down. The young man will never live to ride in the car.

    “Paul had been in the house throughout that Saturday until about 10:00pm when he left for Ikorodu Garage to wait for the mechanic and rewire who were coming all the way from FESTAC . Shola, the rewire, used to be our neighbour here at Ikorodu before he moved to FESTAC after he got married in 2010.He is a specialist in Honda cars and that was why my brother begged him to come and help fix his vehicle. If not for the traffic they encountered along the way, they would have arrived Ikorodu earlier to tow the car with the SUV Shola brought from FESTAC.

     

    “But before they could get to where Paul’s car was parked, they were stopped by some guys on the road. One of the guys who stopped them told the others that he knew my brother and that they should be allowed to go. The others refused and proceeded to searching the vehicle. They saw the chain Shola wanted to use to tow the vehicle and brake oil in the boot of the SUV. Immediately the guys saw these, they started shouting Badoo.

     

    “Even though the other one said he knew my brother well in the area, which another person among them also confirmed, they went ahead to kill the three of them by burning them alive. By the time we got there by 3:00am after receiving a call from somebody who witnessed the scene, it was too late. They had been burnt already,” Elizabeth a younger sibling of the late comedian revealed sobbing.

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  • Jungle Justice: Mob burns Nigerian comedian, others to death

    Jungle Justice: Mob burns Nigerian comedian, others to death

    Nigerian comedian, Chinedu Paul a.k.a Think 2wice was reportedly burnt to death alongside two others by residents of Ikorodu after he was mistaken to be a member of the dreaded Ikorodu based killer gang, Baddo.

    According to reports reaching TheNewsGuru, Chinedu’s car broke down at Odogunyan area of Ikorodu at midnight. Accompanied by two others who were in his car, they got accosted by an angry mob. The mob claimed they found engine oil, cutlass and a grinding stone in their car, which made them descend on the innocent Nigerians.

     

    Chinedu’s friend, Ayobami Oluwadamilare took to his Facebook page to break the sad news.

    In his words:”He was still at the IK Show yesterday and we still chatted a day before the horrible incident… Oh how I wish I had told him not to attend the show.We have to say NO to JUNGLE JUSTICE no matter how terrible the case may be cus we(Nigerians) have lost so many innocent lives and THINKTWICE is one of them… Rest On Bro. God got you”

     

     

    Chinedu Paul graduated from Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu

  • Unbelievable! Bovi gets slapped by angry lady in Lagos

    Unbelievable! Bovi gets slapped by angry lady in Lagos

    Everyone knows Bovi Ugbomah to be a talented comedian. He recently got into deep troubled waters after being slapped by a beautiful lady somewhere in Lagos.

    The obsessed lady who loves the comedian despite his marital status, resorted to following him around in order to be able to gain his attention. The lady eventually found Bovi with another lady and gave him a sizzling slap.

     

     

     

  • #BBNaija: Efe,Bisola others arrive Warri

    #BBNaija: Efe,Bisola others arrive Warri

    The winner of the just concluded Big Brother Nigeria reality TV show Efe Ejeba has arrived Warri, his hometown. The vivacious entertainer was accompained by former housemates Bisola ,Marvis and Kemen.

    They were also spotted with Nigerian ace comedians Helen Paul and Okey Bakassi.

    Check out the pictures below

  • Nollywood actor Ali Nuhu, comedian, others receive Peace Awards

    Nollywood actor Ali Nuhu, comedian, others receive Peace Awards

    Nollywood actor Ali Nuhu and a foremost Nigerian comedian from the North, Sosthenes Ayuba have been honoured at the 2017 edition of the Northern Nigeria Peace Awards (NNPA).

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that they bagged the award on Friday night in Abuja at the event organised by Peace Ambassador Agency (PAA), an organisation that promotes national peace and integration.

    Nuhu, the Gombe State-born actor, popularly referred to by fans as “King of Kannywood”, received the “Northern Nigeria Actor of the Year” award.

    Sothenes Ayuba, who hails from Kaduna State, also the President of Abuja Body of Comedians (ABC) was honoured with the “Northern Nigeria Comedian of the Year” award.

    Other recipients of the peace awards include Angela Twani as “Northern Nigeria Entertainment Entrepreneur of the Year”, and Rachel Bakam honoured as the Northern Nigeria TV Presenter of the Year”.

    According to Mr Kinsley Amafibe, the Project Director of PAA, the entertainment stars are recognised for their immense contributions toward peace building using the platform of their profession.

    He said that the recipients had also been involved in humanitarian gestures over the years that had promoted peace education, and social harmony, which was in consonance with the objectives of PAA.

    “These veterans have contributed a lot in building and restoring peace in the north using entertainment.

    “The Nigerian entertainment industry has become one of our unifying factors that bring happiness to Nigerians as crucial keys to peace, in spite of tribal and religious differences.

    “Besides as individuals, these celebrities have championed some humanitarian initiatives that have impacted the society in one way or the other,” Amafibe noted.

    In his remark, Ayuba expressed delight that the award was an indication that the society was interested in whatever one did.

    “This recognition is clarion call to duty in my little service to nation building.

    “I hope to strive to continue to put in my best both as a professional and a patriotic citizen of this great nation, especially in spreading the message of peace and a united Nigeria,” he said.

    The peace awards, which cut across over 20 categories was also given to other Nigerians for their contributions to peace building and development in the North, especially in recent times.

    Amb. Hussaini Coomasie, Alhaji Danjuma Bawa, Mr M.D. Buhari and Dr Olakunle Churchill of the Big Church Foundation, were among those honoured as agents of peace in the region.

    The event also feature a panel of discussion centred on “Promoting Peace, Education and Economic Development in Northern Nigeria.”

    The stakeholders also discussed insurgency, religious intolerance and other vices threatening peace in the region.

    NAN reports that the Northern Nigeria Peace Awards is a flagship event of the Peace Ambassador Agency.

    The Organisation promotes tolerance and peaceful coexistence through awards, pageantry, peace education and campaigns.

     

    NAN

  • “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.”

  • How an executive producer ran away with my money- Bovi

    How an executive producer ran away with my money- Bovi

    In the spirit of throwbacks, TheNewsGuru brings to you an inspiring speech delivered by comedian Bovi Ugboma at Tedex Gbagada, held some months back in Lagos.

    The talented comedian shares the story of how he started out in the industry serving Richard Mofe Damijo and losing money from his major TV production because his executive producer refused to pay his own share of the money.

    He said: ”Fame hit me before I was even ready for it. I had no car, I had no good clothes but I refused to dwell on it. I had no girlfriend, I had nothing. I was the one physically taking the tapes of my soap opera to all the TV stations myself .

    “I was seeing friends doing well, but I knew this work had to grow and reach out to people. Those days, I usually take public transportation, I decided to stop taking public transportation once it was 1.45 pm because secondary school would have closed by then and when they see me in the bus, they would start making all sorts of fun about me. After the TV programme had run for 2 years, my executive producer refused to give me my share of the money 7.4m naira, I was entitled to 40%.

    “Long story short that was how that project ended. I told her that it was a dream Joseph interpreted that took him to the prison, it was another dream he interpreted that made him a Prime Minister .I started again” he reveals.