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  • Shanty Town: Unclad scenes is based on movie story – Ini Edo speaks

    Shanty Town: Unclad scenes is based on movie story – Ini Edo speaks

    Popular Nollywood actress and producer of ‘Shanty Town’, Ini Edo, has explained that the unclad scenes seen in the movie became necessary following its story.

    The NewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that ‘Shanty Town’, exposes the lives of sex workers who work for a cruel handler named Scar.

    According to Ini Edo who played the role of ‘Inem’, Shanty Town is a story about crime and prostitution and one cannot tell such a story without displaying nudity.

    The actress made her point clear during an interview where she hinted at why some private body parts were flashed in the film.

    She added that going naked was not aimed at debasing anyone rather it was in a bid to make the movie look so real.

    The veteran movie star also berated the excessive emphasis placed on a woman’s body while urging people to begin to see the feminine body as a mere creation of God without weird reasonings attached.

    Shanty Town: Unclad scenes is based on movie story– Ini Edo speaks

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Ini Edo began her film career in 2000, and has featured in more than 100 movies since her debut.

    In 2013, Ini Edo was a judge for the Miss Black Africa UK Pageant. In 2014, she was appointed by the United Nations as a United Nations Habitat Youth Envoy.

    Her acting career started in 2000 with her debut in Thick Madam. Ini Edo was discovered by a producer at the audition she attended.

    Her breakthrough came in 2004 when she acted in World Apart. She has appeared in over 100 films. She earned a “Best Lead Actress” nomination at the 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her performance in the movie “While you slept”.

    Ini Edo, however, in 2017, made it clear that only hardwork, delight and dedication can get one to the top in the Nollywood industry as there are many distractions.

  • Shanty Town Producer, Ini Edo speaks on lessons to be picked from the movie

    Shanty Town Producer, Ini Edo speaks on lessons to be picked from the movie

    Award-winning Nollywood actor, Ini Edo, who scored another hit in her career line by making her international debut with the production of the ‘Shanty Town‘ movie for Netflix, has said her latest movie is to reveal what women go through in society “whereby nobody was talking about”.

    Nigerian popular Netflix series ‘Shanty Town’ has been trending for days after the movie premiered on Netflix a few days ago.

    While some people have praised the producers and cast for executing their roles perfectly, others have trashed the importance of the movie.

    Ini Edo, a producer of the movie, has disclosed how the script was written and some lessons to be picked from the movie.

    Revealing her inspiration for the script and movie, Ini Edo stated that she was inspired to tell Nollywood stories, Nigerian stories, in the way she thought they should be told.

    Shanty Town Producer, Ini Edo speaks on lessons to be picked from the movie

    Speaking about her response to people who described the movie as a movie without any lesson, Ini Edo stated: “Why this script? This script is just that we realized there is a need to tell this story.

    “It was something happening in society whereby nobody was talking about. About women, the slave trade, and the kind of businesses that go on behind the scenes. Prostitution is really big all over the world.

    “But whereby people in authority are thriving off of this industry. One of the things that we needed to bring to light.

    “The fact that women had a lot to do with women, and with kids. And how much more they should be protected and what they are actually going through. And the fact that there is a part of this world that some of us don’t get to experience. But it is actually happening.

    “So I needed people who are sitting up there who are probably unaware that some things like this are going on in our society to know that we need to fix it.”

  • Ini Edo’s ‘Shanty Town’ makes debut on Netflix

    Ini Edo’s ‘Shanty Town’ makes debut on Netflix

    The much-anticipated series by Nollywood actress Ini Edo, ‘Shanty Town, made its debut on Netflix on Friday, as fans hailed their favourite actors in the series.

    Fans took to their Twitter pages to hail reality TV star, Mercy Eke, who made her Netflix debut with the series, alongside other top actors like Chidi Mokeme, Richard Mofe Damijo, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Sola Shobowale, Shaffy Bello, nancy Isime and a plethora of A-list stars.

    Ini Edo's ‘Shanty Town, makes debut on Netflix

    Created by Xavier Ighorodje and Chichi Nworah, ‘Shanty Town’ is a six-part series that follows the story of three Lagos-based hustlers who unite to wage war against the biggest and most ruthless crime ring in the state.

    Hailing Mercy for her role, @SteveChuks_ tweeted, “Mercy Eke is ‘finishing’ this acting in this Shanty Town series.”

    Another fan, @Thedeluxejojo, said, “Mercy Eke tried for someone who is new to acting, especially that scene when she got teary when Scar was about to kill her. all she needs is some coaching and she is good to go.”

    Showering praise on other members of the cast, @Ellathefourth wrote, “Chidi Mokeme killed his role in #Shantytown. I missed Ini Edo on the screens as well!”

    @iampreciousjeff wrote, “Let’s cut right to the chase. Every actor in “Shanty Town” gave an absolute performance! Hearing Ini Edo and Nse Ikpe-Etim speak Ibibio was a delight for me as an Efik girl! OMG! the emotions I felt about Jackie’s (Mercy Eke’s) character.”

    Praising Mokeme, @ObiageliSpeaks tweeted, “Seeing Chidi Mokeme in Shanty Town is giving me so much joy. How I have missed this man on my screens. He has not aged at all!”

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that ‘Shanty Town’, is a Crime Thriller Starring Chidi Mokeme, Ini Edo and Nse Ikpe-Etim, directed by Dimeji Ajibola, Premiering on Netflix on January 20, as a limited series.

    This will possibly mark the first brand-new release heading to the streamer in 2023. Produced by Giant Creative Studios, principal photography ending in 2021, Shanty Town has now been acquired as a Netflix original series.

  • “Marriage is an experi­ence that I don’t regret” – Actress, Ini Edo

    Popular Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has spilled details about her failed marriage to her ex-husband, Philip Ehiagwina, saying that “marriage is an experi­ence that I don’t regret”.

     

    She cleared the air about the reason behind her crashed marriage during an interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Channels Television on the Rubbing Minds show.

     

    According to the mother of one, one of the factors that made her marriage to fail was distance as it did not give them the opportunity to understand each other and this caused severe damage to her marriage.

     

    The actress, who had described herself as the apple of God’s eyes, asserted that another factor that led to her failed marriage was family interference.

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    She said: “No matter the indifference or incompatibility if you’re together in love, a lot of things can actually work out.

     

    “However, you don’t get to work things out when there is no contact. When you are with someone, and you can’t agree on certain things or find a common ground, I think being together could have actually helped us to understand each other better.

     

    “Most of the time, we attract the wrong people, sometimes for the wrong reasons. Because when people come to you because of what they see on TV, it’s hard for them to accept you considering the fact that you are just acting because that is your job.

     

    “When they find out that it’s not the real you, it becomes a problem. Marriage is an experi­ence that I don’t regret. My ex-husband met me as an actress. My job takes my time because naturally there are certain roles you are not allowed to play once you are married.

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    Even if your husband understands, his relatives might not understand. My ex-husband is the last child, so family interference in the marriage was normal.

     

    “Marriage has taught me a lot of lessons, it made me wiser and stronger. I think it actually made me more mature. I don’t think I married too early, maybe I was a little bit in a hurry.”

  • Rita Dominic husband’s warning on Nollywood actresses visit to his wife attracts comments

    Rita Dominic husband’s warning on Nollywood actresses visit to his wife attracts comments

    The warning given by Fidelis Anosike, husband of Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, to her colleagues visiting her, has generated internet comments.

    Anosike taunts Ini Edo, Genevieve Nnaji, and Uche Jombo in an Instagram image that appears to be a jest that their buddy Rita Dominic is already taken.

    This comes just two weeks after Rita Dominic’s flamboyant traditional wedding to her partner (Anosike).

    Rita Dominic’s friends would have to make an appointment to see her, according to Fidelis Anosike.

    He wrote: ‘Girls your friend is Taken Now! Visit her on appointments @iniedo @genevievennaji #reeldeel22‘

    Reacting to this, social media users frowned at Fidelis’s attitude and warned him not to come between Rita Dominic and her friends.

    joforndu wrote: It has begun isolation strategy (Peter Nwachukwu style) hope this union last shaa….I heard you have had three marriages that has failed I hope this one last, Rita’s family told you this is your last bust stop.

    afrihonee wrote: Please don’t be too strict,be natural and liberal That’s the beauty!!!

    takimblessing wrote: Before Abraham,Jesus was,sir pls dont separate ma’am Rita from her friends oo which appointment kwa.

    chizzy_kingz wrote: No be small on appointment oh! @fideliisanosike sir employ me as her PA so I will be incharge of the schedules.

  • Ini Edo@40, as she reveals her relationship with God

    Ini Edo@40, as she reveals her relationship with God

    Popular Nollywood Actress, Ini Edo, who clocked 40 on Saturday, has described herself as the apple of God’s Eyes.

     

    She took to her social media page to celebrate her birthday with her fans.

     

    The talented actress shared amazing photos of herself and hinted that although she has now ascended the 40th floor in her life, this is just the beginning.

     

    Sharing the photo she wrote:

    “This is 40

     

    “I possess the qualities needed to be extremely successful.

     

    “Creative energy surges through me and leads me to new and brilliant ideas.

     

    “Happiness is a choice . I base my happiness on my own accomplishments and blessings I’ve been given.

     

    “My ability to conquer my challenges is limitless. My potential to succeed is infinite .

     

    “My thoughts are filled with positivity and my love is plentiful with prosperity.

     

    “Everything that is happening now is happening for my ultimate good.

     

    “Though these times are difficult , there are only a short phase of life.

     

    “I am conquering my fears . I am defeating it steadily each day.

     

    “Happy birthday to me.

     

    “BROWNSUGAR is 40 and unstoppable?”

  • Ini Edo seeks support for baby born without eyes [VIDEO]

    Ini Edo seeks support for baby born without eyes [VIDEO]

    Veteran Nollywood actress, Ini Edo has launched a fundraising campaign to support a baby who was born without eyes.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Ini Edo is seeking support to the tune of N6 million to help the baby regain her sight through surgery in India.

    Ini Edo was distressed when she saw the video of the baby born without any traces of eyes.

    The actress stated that some people are simply blessed by God because their offspring are still alive and unaffected by defections.

    The baby’s abnormality was classified as “Anophthalmia,” a birth abnormality in which a baby is born with one or both eyes non-existent.

    She further stated that some series of test carried out on the baby has revealed that the newborn has eyes but would need surgery for her to see.

    According to Ini, the surgery will be performed in three stages: the outer false opening, the eyeballs, and the correction surgery, all of which will take place in India.

    Ini Edo also disclosed that the procedure is expected to cost N6,000,000, and she is appealing to generous Nigerians to help with donations to help raise the funds.

    Ini Edo wrote: “This baby is just 30 days old born with no traces of eyes called anophthalmia, a birth defect where a baby is born without one or both eyes.

    “Series of test and scan discover that the baby is having eyes, but will need to undergo some surgeries which includes, the outer flesh opening, the eyeball opening and corrective surgery which will be done in India.

    “Estimated surgery Bill is NGN6,000,000.00 (6 million naira). Please, we are all seeking your help and support on this 30 days old baby”.

     

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  • Surrogacy: Ini Edo created problem for her baby-Writer declares

    Surrogacy: Ini Edo created problem for her baby-Writer declares

    It is no longer news that actress, Ini Edo has opened up on adopting the surrogacy route to give birth to a child.

     

    In an interview with blogger, Stella Dimoko Korkus, Edo said, “I opted for a donor for me and my baby’s peace of mind. Ideally, it should be marriage before children but we are not living in an ideal world. Another reason I opted for a donor is because it scares me so much when I see banter and controversies between a mother and a father over a baby on public forums or when I see the man insisting that he wants his child if things do not work out between both parties. For me, it is the fear of what that would mean for the child. I am not someone who allows any situation control me”.

     

    Reacting to the development, a writer simply known as Waterz Yidana slammed the actress saying she has created problem for her baby by not giving her a father.

     

    Yidana noted that it is wrong for Ini’s baby not to know her father.

     

    The writer wrote in parts: “I read in the news today that she (Ini Edo) has birthed a baby girl through surrogacy and she is very happy about that. Well, I am happy for her too as a fan…

    Congratulations to her. But she committed a blunder I will like to point out to her….

    I understand the plight of women who have tried everything possible to have their own children but cannot. It’s depressing and soul-crushing.

    I always sympathize with them and encourage our men to treat such women with so much kindness because they need it to keep them truly alive.

    To be barren in Africa is not easy. People will judge you from left and right without knowing how you truly feel as a woman who wants your own child or children.

    Some of these women with such problems , in their quest to get a child by all means, try different things including surrogacy, especially those of them who are privileged or quite okay in life…

    It’s not a bad thing to have a child through surrogacy if you’ve problems with your reproductive system or having an issue getting pregnant or, in a case where getting pregnant and giving birth poses a threat to your health…

    But my only problem is that Ini Edo has created a big problem for this innocent baby when she grows up to understand how things work in life…

    Of course, Ini Edo deserves to be happy, but let’s not forget that the innocent child deserves to be happy too, in the future when she grows up to understand what’s happening around her….

    She birthing the baby through surrogacy is not the problem as I keep saying,

    but her decision of using a random or an anonymous “donor sperm” is my problem with her. Yes, the Eggs are hers and so genetically the baby is her blood.

    But who is the baby’s father? Where is he? From which family background? Is he a Ghanaian, Nigerian or a South African? What is his identity?

    Who is her surrogate mother? Where is she? The woman that suffered to carry her nine months in her womb!…

    These are very relevant questions Ini Edo and her friends might be overlooking, but this innocent child will ask these same questions some day when she needs fatherly love and care.

    This baby will go through a lot of psychological problems and mental tortures looking for who her father is and the woman that carried her for nine months in her womb.

    Do you think that it is easy to live without knowing your father in an African society?

    If you grow up as a child and ask about your father, and you’re told that he’s dead, you’ll understand because you’ll see his pictures and his family…

    But for Ini Edo to tell the child that “I don’t know your father. ‘It was an anonymous “donor sperm” with my egg that another woman carried for nine months for me’, will make the child the most miserable person on earth. She may even commit suicide if she is not strong emotionally….

    Worse of it all, is if Ini Edo doesn’t live long enough to see this child grow up as an adult. Who will be her family? Ini Edo’s brothers and sisters? Too bad….

    It’s not the best to have a child through surrogacy with a random or an anonymous “donor sperm”

    Ini Edo could’ve made her boyfriend or any man she admires donate his sperm for this baby since she’s not ready for marriage.

    But to say that she doesn’t want any “baby daddy drama” that’s why she chose a random “donor sperm” is only showing her level of selfishness or childishness….

    She doesn’t truly care about how the baby will feel when she grows up…..

    She just cares about having a baby to please the society or to prove a useless point to people who don’t like her or people she doesn’t like. Too bad. I pity the innocent baby…

    Other women who may want to have children this way should do with a man they like so that the child can also have and know their father….

    It’s a great thing to have a father. And everyone deserves one”.

  • Ini Edo hides identity of sperm donor, opens up on welcoming baby through surrogacy

    Ini Edo hides identity of sperm donor, opens up on welcoming baby through surrogacy

    Sensational actress, Ini Edo has opened up on having a baby through surrogacy

    In a recent interview with Stella Dimoko Korkus, Ini Edo confirmed the news of her welcoming a baby, adding that the eggs belong to her.

    However as expected, Ini Edo failed to disclose the identity of the sperm donor stating that her baby’s peace of mind is paramount to her.

     

    In her words:” I opted for a donor for me and my baby’s peace of mind. Another major reason I opted for a donor is because it scares me so much when I see banter and controversies between a mother and a father over a baby in public forums or when I see the man insisting he wants his child if things dont work out between both parties.. For me it’s the fear of what that would mean for the child .Ideally, its marriage then children but we are not living in an ideal world.

    I am not someone who allows any situation to control me. I make lemonades out of lemons thrown my way and have no regrets. Life itself is so fragile and short to be striving for perfection. I am well and capable of taking care of my own child as I’ve been taking care of myself .I wanted a child and thank God for the options of surrogacy and donor”.

     

     

  • Ini Edo knocks Vice President, Osinbajo

    Ini Edo knocks Vice President, Osinbajo

    Actress, Ini Edo has condemned Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on social media.

    The actress noted that the Vice President, who was once vocal, has been quiet and in the shadow.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Osinbajo during the week said that whatever police unit that replaces SARS must be “acceptable” and in compliant to all the tenets of the rule of law and human rights.

    Edo is of the opinion that the VP is not as active and vocal as he used to be, tweeting, “I’ve been wondering what could have happened to make our once very vocal vice president @ProfOsinbajo go so quiet and in the shadows for quite some time now?”.

    In the same vein, acclaimed Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage in her recent Instagram live session lamented over the state of the nation.

    According to her:“Nigeria is bad. I have so much to tell you guys. My heart is beating fast, my voice is shaking I am nervous. Nigerians are special people, beautiful people. We are hardworking, industrious, clever, street smart and happy. Nigeria is bad and because we are strong and clever people, we don’t realize how bad our country is because we are able to make do with what we have and manage. For decades, we have not seen how bad Nigeria is. We are not out on the streets to protest for basic needs right now, I hope eventually we will get to all of that. I hope we will not get tired and we will continue to fight the good fight”.