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  • Eniola Ajao speaks on having secret affair with Odunlade Adekola

    Eniola Ajao speaks on having secret affair with Odunlade Adekola

    Nollywood actress, Eniola Ajao, has reacted to speculations linking her romantically with popular actor, Odunlade Adekola.

    The actress has faced public criticism following the emergence of a video from the burial ceremony of Odunlade Adekola’s father in Ekiti State, which shows her avoiding the camera.

    This incident has reignited discussions about the long-standing rumors of a relationship between the two movie stars.

    For several years, Ajao has been frequently linked to Adekola, with fans and industry observers speculating about their closeness. However, the actress has consistently denied these claims.

    Reacting, Ajao via her Instagram story, on Wednesday described the allegations as attempts to damage her reputation. She noted that it was impossible to respond to every story circulated about her.

    In her words, “You can’t fix every lie and rumour, nor can you defend yourself every time. Just be great. People may destroy your image, stain your personality, but they can’t take away your good deeds because no matter how they describe you, you will still be admired by those who know you better.”

  • It was not a thing of shame – Nollywood Actress, Eniola Ajao speaks on getting pregnant at 20

    It was not a thing of shame – Nollywood Actress, Eniola Ajao speaks on getting pregnant at 20

    Eniola Ajao, a Nigerian actress has spoken about becoming a single mother at the age of 20 and how it was not a thing of shame to her.

    Narrating her journey to motherhood, the actress stated that she hid the pregnancy due to societal expectations.

    Speaking in an interview on Talk To B podcast, the filmmaker recounted how she isolates herself to avoid being called “baby mama”.

    “You know things aren’t what they used to be at that time. Getting pregnant at the age of 20 was a bit dramatic, because you just feel like the world is coming against you. You might probably want to die at a point, and you wouldn’t be able to get married again because of the stigma.

    “You would want to hide it from your parents and the public because it was considered a thing of shame at that time. Not that it was a thing of shame for me, but it was considered to be early.”

    “Omotola got married at 18, lot of people married at 17, but where I come from, they want you to graduate, and do a couple of things. I was already in Yabatech when I got pregnant. I was hiding it. It’s just close friends and family members knew about it. Thinking that you may not get married, somebody calling you a baby mama, and you don’t want to get stigmatised”.

  • Why I stood behind Bobrisky during arrest after many of his friends neglected him – Eniola Ajao opens up

    Why I stood behind Bobrisky during arrest after many of his friends neglected him – Eniola Ajao opens up

    Nollywood actress and filmmaker Eniola Ajao has come forward to deny allegations that she played a role in the arrest of popular cross-dresser Bobrisky.

    The controversy surrounding Bobrisky’s arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been a topic of discussion in the entertainment industry, with many speculating about the circumstances that led to his detention.

    According to Ajao, Bobrisky’s arrest was not a result of any personal dispute between them, but rather due to alleged financial misconduct, specifically currency mutilation and abuse of the Naira.

    Ajao explained that she had awarded Bobrisky the “Best Dressed Female” prize at her movie premiere to promote her film, which sparked negative reactions from some of her colleagues.

    She said: “I gave the best-dressed female award to Bobrisky to promote my movie, but I didn’t know that my colleagues would react negatively to it. I was very sad to see that my colleagues in the movie industry were fighting over the decision, and I later had to call them and explain what my intention was.”

    ”I don’t have any issue with Bobrisky; he knew why he was arrested, and no matter how I try to explain to people on social media, they won’t believe me. I have a very good relationship with Bobrisky, and he knows that I have always been a good friend to him. I wasn’t behind Bobrisky’s arrest; he was arrested because of money, and I always visit him. Many of his friends neglected him when he was arrested, but I stood by him”.

    Despite the backlash, Ajao maintained that she has a good relationship with Bobrisky and stood by him during his arrest when many of his friends abandoned him.

    The actress emphasized that she wasn’t behind Bobrisky’s arrest and that she has always been a good friend to him. Ajao also mentioned that she visits him, showing her support during difficult times.

  • How I nearly committed suicide over fake news – Eniola Ajao spills

    How I nearly committed suicide over fake news – Eniola Ajao spills

    Nollywood actress Eniola Ajao has recounted a hallowing experience of how fake news nearly destroyed her life.

    The filmmaker, in a recent interview on the ‘Nollywood on Radio’ podcast, disclosed that she almost poisoned herself after a false rumour spread about her.

    According to the actress cum filmmaker, she went as far as starving herself intentionally for seven days, unable to leave her home.

    Ajao further stated that her son and other family members intervened and encouraged her to defend herself.

    “I almost poisoned myself because of news about me on social media that was far from true. It was the first time in my life that I had been faced with something so painful that I could not eat for seven days. I did not go anywhere. People around me can testify to it,” she said.

    “My sisters were calling, telling me, ‘You have to do this for yourself. You do not have to poison yourself.’ My son was reaching out to everyone that I was struggling with the online lies.”

  • Eniola Ajao sends message to Nigerians her Movie, ‘Ajakaju’ Earns N16m in Cinemas

    Eniola Ajao sends message to Nigerians her Movie, ‘Ajakaju’ Earns N16m in Cinemas

    Nollywood actress, Eniola Ajao has thanked Nigerians for watching her movie, ‘Beast of Two Worlds’: ‘Ajakaju’ after it achieved a new record.

    The filmmaker had faced severe backlash after crowning the controversial transvestite Bobrisky as the ‘Best Dressed Female’ at the movie’s premiere.

    In a post on her Instagram page, Eniola appreciated the effort of everyone who supported her movie as it marks a milestone of 16M views on its first day at the Box Office.

    While appreciating Nigerians for forgiving her, and the lessons learnt, she praised the likes of Odunlade Adekola, Funke Akindele, and many others.

    She wrote: “The cinema run of AJAKAJU, #beastoftwoworlds has taught me lessons, lessons I will not forget in a hurry.
    But this is not the time to dish out the lessons because I am not yet an expert at the box office! Leave that to @funkejenifaakindele, @odunomoadekola, @femiadebayosalami, @iyaboojofespris @niyi_akinmolayan, @toyin_abraham and @realmercyaigbe what I am here to do today is to say THANK YOU. Nigerians, I am grateful. You allowed God to use you to turn my shame into testimony, sorrow into joy, and fear into courage. Eshe gan.

    I am glad we made 16m in one day, what an opening! But it is important I let you all know that this place I am in now is a journey that started before today. I am grateful to my dearest Boss @odunladeadekola for taking me under his wings and leading me through this part.

    He co-directed this movie, lent me money, and was there through and through. My Nollywood story won’t be complete without him. Eshe gan. To my daddy @adebayotijani, thank you for being a good director. You helped me succeed.

    “I am grateful to my colleagues from the Yoruba industry for standing by me, for posting, for reaching out, for meet and greet, and many other things. I am grateful to fans who have sent gifts, and money, and offered moral support. God bless you. To my boss @femiadebayosalami and his beautiful wife @iyanaladuke thank you for your understanding. And to those who were dragged and trolled because of this movie, @dayoamusa, @bobrisky222, Nollywood, I am sorry but know that this success is for us all. You allowed God to use you to tell a beautiful story about me and Nollywood, Eshe gan. Oun rere la ma ba ara wase. And to those who have said they will not support us—cast and crew—and are waiting for us to fail, I want to appreciate you too. It was because of you that I ran to God and Nigerians. See now, with God and Nigerians behind me, the story will end well. To those I offended, forgive me. I’m just a small girl, treat me like your daughter and sister.

     

  • I am not dating Odunlade- Eniola Ajao

    I am not dating Odunlade- Eniola Ajao

    Eniola Ajao is a rising actress popular for her movies in the Yoruba sector of Nollywood. The beautiful accounting graduate of the University of Lagos has debunked claims that she is a romantic relationship with popular actor, Odunlade Adekola.

    Speaking of her close relationship with Odunlade, she said :”I do call him a genius. He is a total package in this industry. He can sing; he’s a fantastic actor, a great director and producer. Just name it; my boss is a great man. Working with him has really made me to be who I am today, though the best in me is yet to come. I bless God for where I am today in the industry, through him. There’s no special relationship between my boss and I than that of an apprentice to a master. We are many (actors) under him and he treats us equally”, she told The Sun.

    Eniola who has featured in movies like ‘Eniola’,’Mama Cairo’ and others, vehemently debunked being in a relationship with Odunlade

    “Oh no! We are not dating o, I’m in his group, I’m subjected to him and he just has to make use of me.”

    When asked If she has ever been aroused when acting a romantic role, she said:”Why would I? There’s one thing you people don’t understand. This is just a make believe industry. We are just acting. You can’t expect me to be horny with someone I’m not emotionally attached to me. I hope that’s well stated”.

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  • How Odunlade Adekola surprised Eniola Ajao[Photos]

    Beautiful Nollywood actress, Eniola Ajao popular for starring in Yoruba movies was a clueless guest when her senior colleague and mentor, Odunlade Adekola threw a surprise birthday for her recently at Oriental Hotel in Lekki.

    Actors like Lola Idije, Tayo Sobola, Adediwura Adesegha,Joke Jigan and others graced the event.

     

    An overwhelmed Eniola took to her Instagram page to appreciate her boss.

    She wrote: “Thank you so very much sir for being a wonderful soul.. you persuaded me to go for the party my friend @_taiwobankole invited me for, not knowing it’s was my own surprise birthday get together.. you guys gave me the shock of my life….”