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SHOCKER: We used to rent food for Nollywood film shoots-Kanayo O Kanayo
Veteran actor, Kanayo O Kanayo has averred that filmmakers once had to rent meals for movie shoots in Nollywood.
In an Instagram post, the film star recalled the problems that marked his early days in the movie industry.
“When I saw this, I remembered when we started this career with the NTA,” the Nollywood star said, holding up a piece of meat.
“This is props. If you ever ate it at the time, you’ve eaten your artist fee. It was rented from the canteen.”
TheNewsGuru recalls that back in 1992, Kanayo had his acting debut in ‘Living in Bondage’, a two-part film today regarded as one of the earliest successes in Nigeria’s film production history.
The Imo-born actor would go on to star in over 100 movies.
Kanayo, in September 2020, ventured into the legal profession to fulfil his long-time dream of becoming a lawyer.
The actor had earlier made headlines after he fired back at critics who mocked him for playing ritual roles in films.
“What’s the link between Kanayo O Kanayo and the role he played as Nicholas? There are certain questions people ask you all the time such that it looks as if these people don’t think,” he had said.
“Let gossipers be. They should go educate themselves. Even among Jesus’ disciples, Luke was a doctor. They all had what they were doing before they were called.
“You take up a role and interpret the script so well, only for viewers to ask if you truly do money rituals. What’s one’s business with that? What people should understand is I have a profession.”
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I feel great to be celebrated while alive – Kanayo O. Kanayo
Renowned Nollywood actor, Anayo Onyekwere, popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo, says he feels so great to be celebrated by friends, fans and well-wishers, while alive.
Onyekwere, who on Oct. 16 received the 2020 Sun Newspaper Nollywood Icon award for his excellent role delivery and iconic status, said he felt honoured to be recognised by the newspaper.
He took to his Instagram page on Monday to share his feelings over the award and celebration that followed it.
He wrote: “It feels so great to be honoured and celebrated. Thanks for celebrating me when I am alive.
“Sun has risen and it will always shine. Thanks to Sun Newspaper, all my fans, friends, well-wishers and enemies alike.
“It is done, all for Nollywood.”
Since the reception of the award, the Nollywood icon had been celebrated by friends and fans.
Kanayo began his acting career in 1982, cutting his teeth in some of the local productions of Nigerian Television Authority in Aba and Enugu.
He later relocated to Lagos, where he waxed stronger, featuring in mega drama series, like Checkmates, Ripples, New Masquerade and Village Headmaster.
It was not long before he became an actor of outstanding ability with his role of Chief Omego in Living in Bondage, a 1992 blockbuster movie.
He also featured in over 100 movies, including Rituals, Blood Money, Living Dead, Desperate Billionaire, Circles of Doom, Lost Kingdom, Billionaires Club and many others.
After many years of blossoming acting career, Kanayo became a lawyer and was called to the Nigerian Bar on Sept. 15, 2020.
He holds the National honour of Member of the Federal Republic.
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Only my sisters and I are alive in my family-Kanayo o Kanayo
Veteran actor, Kanayo O Kanayo has said only he and his sisters are alive in his immediate family.
He took to Instagram on Saturday to share a never-before-seen black and white photo of his family members.
“My lineage. My father, Mr Donatus Onyekwere, My mother , Ezinne Isabella Onyekwere, my elder brother, John Onyekwere, and my younger sister , Chinasaokwu, Cordelia was not born as at this time, 1965/66,” he captioned it.
“To God be all the glory, it’s just me and my sisters that are still in this land of the living. I am a full Orphanage, having lost both parents and only brother.”
TheNewsGuru recalls that Kanayo had said the fact that he acts as a cultist in movies does not make him one.
“Whether we like it or not, this is Africa where we respect seniority, especially when an elder or leader has not brought themselves to a point where they would be insulted. I guess some of these people were raised in places where they don’t know about cultural values.
It is most unfortunate that even when one plays certain roles, some youths cannot distinguish between one and the character. Just because one acted as a criminal on TV, some persons see the actor as a criminal. Meanwhile, an actor has to be flexible. Acting as a ‘ritualist’ does not mean one is a ritualist in real life. Anyway, I see those who think that way as uneducated, uninformed and having complex problems. We need to redefine the word, ‘youth’, in Nigeria. Being a youth does not mean one has to be irresponsible”, he said.
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Acting as occultist doesn’t make me one –Kanayo O Kanayo
Popular actor, Kanayo O Kanayo has declared that though he acts as a cultist in movies, he is not one.
According to him: “Many of our youths are not focused and they see the social media as a place to get back at some people. The most unfortunate thing is that they abuse the privilege they have. Even people who cannot speak before one now think they have the opportunity to rubbish one. However, those things don’t affect me because if one has got to a particular stage in life, there are people one should not respond to. Whenever anybody posts a comment that I don’t consider to be ‘worthy’, I go to the person’s page to check who they are following and who is following them. Imagine getting to such a page and finding out that the person has only five followers but is following over 10,000 people. Many of these people are irresponsible and their stock-in-trade is to make negative comments on social media. As for me, I don’t join issues with such people.
“Whether we like it or not, this is Africa where we respect seniority, especially when an elder or leader has not brought themselves to a point where they would be insulted. I guess some of these people were raised in places where they don’t know about cultural values.
It is most unfortunate that even when one plays certain roles, some youths cannot distinguish between one and the character. Just because one acted as a criminal on TV, some persons see the actor as a criminal. Meanwhile, an actor has to be flexible. Acting as a ‘ritualist’ does not mean one is a ritualist in real life. Anyway, I see those who think that way as uneducated, uninformed and having complex problems. We need to redefine the word, ‘youth’, in Nigeria. Being a youth does not mean one has to be irresponsible”, he told Punch.
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Nollywood mourns as Uche Jombo, Kanayo O Kanayo, others pay tribute to Chico Ejiro
Nollywood was thrown into grief when popular director and producer, Chico Ejiro, passed away on Christmas Day. He was said to have suddenly died at about 2am.His elder brother , Zeb Ejiro described his death as a rude shock.
“That’s how I see it. Chico is no more. He died this morning and his remains have been deposited at the morgue”.
Some of his colleagues and friends have continued to pay him glowing tributes .
Actress, Uche Jombo wrote: “I am saddened by the death of a senior colleague. A big brother, friend and of course, one of the pioneers of the home video industry, that has now come to be known as Nollywood. Rest in peace Chico Ejiro. Such a devastating news this Christmas”.
Filmmaker, Imoh Umoren, also wrote, “Rest in peace, Chico Ejiro. This is the guy who inspired me the most as a filmmaker. His work ethic was unmatched and he was one of the pioneers of the industry we have now. Thanks and goodbye.”
Kanayo O Kanayo in a chat with Punch said:“He was an asset to the community of filmmakers and remained relevant to the industry until his last moment. In fact, I saw the picture he was said to have posted (on social media) two days before his death. That means he was still active.
“We have lost a colleague and team player. The industry will, no doubt, miss him monumentally.”
Calista Okoronkwo , an actress wrote: “May your soul rest in peace sir”.
In the same vein, screenwriter and filmmaker, Chris Ihidero, took to his Twitter handle to pay tributes to Ejiro. He wrote, “One of Africa’s greatest filmmakers has died. I saw him just three weeks ago at a showcase at Genesis Cinemas in Lekki (Lagos). Travel safe, oga Chico Ejiro. You played a very important (role) in what has become the most phenomenal filmmaking tradition worldwide. May the heavens welcome you.”
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Nollywood actor, Kanayo O Kanayo becomes lawyer [PHOTOS]
Kanayo O Kanayo, a Nollywood actor, has declared that he is now a certified lawyer after being called to the Nigerian bar.
The movie star took to his social media page to break the good news on Tuesday.
In the post, Kanayo could be seen clad in his full regalia as a lawyer with smiles imprinted on his face.
“To God be all the glory. You can now address me as Anayo Modestus Onyekwere, Esq, MFR (barrister and solicitor of the supreme court of Nigeria),” he wrote on Instagram.
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TheNewsGuru recalls that the award-winning movie star sat for his final examination and passed it in July.
The development comes about two years after the ace movie star bagged his law degree from the University of Abuja.
In October 2018, the 58-year-old, whose real name is Anayo Modestus Onyekwere, had graduated from UniAbuja– after five years at the institution — before proceeding to the law school.
In 2019, he contested to represent Ahiazu/ Ezinihitte Mbaise federal constituency, Imo state at the house of representatives under the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA).
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It is ‘Un-African’ for a man to kneel while proposing to a woman-Kanayo O Kanayo
Veteran actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo says it is wrong for an African man to kneel while trying to propose to a woman he plans to marry.
The outspoken role interpreter made this known via his Instagram page on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.
According to him, it is not African culture for a man to kneel while proposing to woman, maintaining that it was a culture copied from the western world.
“I’m an African and I stand with Pete Edochie on what he said. It is un-African today to knee down to propose to a woman. I’m an African to that level. Like we always preach it is not all you see on TV that you copy,” he said.
”It is an Instagram lifestyle. It doesn’t stop you from living it. Live it the way you want. We are not also saying you must live with us in our stone age.”
“Because when we talk about this, some people who think they are more intelligent than us tell us we are coming from the stone age. Don’t worry, live your technology age but it is not part of our culture.”
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Kanayo O Kanayo slams critics over #Dontleaveme challenge[VIDEO]
Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo has reacted to the comments on social media about his recent video based on the trending #Don’tLeaveMe challenge.
The veteran actor in a video shared via his Instagram stories on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, slammed those who can’t stop talking about his past roles in Nollywood.
In his words:”We are doing something about Don’t Leave Me challenge, all you’re talking about is rituals. Go and do rituals with yourself. I’m playing a role. I’m not angry but the fact is that there are some people who don’t contribute anything to followership,” he said.
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“All they want to do is distract you and when I go on their page, I see that they have only two people following them, meanwhile, I’m following about 1,000 people, so, why should I worry about you? But I don’t want you to distract others, let’s talk real.”
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TheNewsGuru recalls that superstars like Iyabo Ojo, Blaqbonez, Mc Shakara, Olu Jacob and others have participated in the trending challenge on social media.
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Celebrities flood Imo as Kanayo O Kanayo unveils mansion
Kanayo O Kanayo, MFR, needs no introduction when it comes to Nollywood. The veteran actor has paid his dues in the Nigerian movie industry.
Kanayo, the initiator of the Kanayo O Kanayo Menthroing Academy(KOKOMA) officially opened his edifice on Wednesday 27th of December 2017.
The palatial edifice is located in his hometown, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State .Family, friends, colleagues and celebrities were present to revel with the veteran actor.
The official tape-cutting of the edifice was done by the Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi.
Kanayo is popular for his role in ‘Professor Johnbull’
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