Tag: KANAYO O KANAYO
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Nollywood practitioners lament over sexual harassment
Nollywood actor ,Kanayo O Kanyao says he receives calls about sexual harassment in Nollywood from time to time. The veteran actor in a chat with Reuters Foundation said that actresses call him every day to say they are being pressured to sleep with producers. Some other practitioners in the industry verified his statement.…
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Government must not play politics with ASUU —Kanayo O Kanayo
Versatile Nollywood actor, Kanayo O Kanyo has stated his opinion over the lingering ASUU strike action triggered by the failure of the federal government to meet the union’s demands. The Professor Johnbull actor in an Instagram post said that the federal government and ASUU have a lot of work to do to resolve…