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  • Celebrities react as veteran actress Sola Sobowale’s daughter gets engaged

    Celebrities react as veteran actress Sola Sobowale’s daughter gets engaged

    Veteran Nollywood actress Sola Sobowale is overjoyed as one of her daughters is set to marry, making her a soon-be mother-in-law.

    The actress took to her Instagram page to express her joy and gratitude as her daughter prepares to start a new journey in life.

    She stated that her baby had found her forever person and she has gained.

    She accompanied her short note with beautiful pre-wedding pictures of her daughter and her son in law.

    “My baby found her forever person. My heart is overwhelmed with Joy. I have gained a son. A wonderful inspiring young man. All the glory be to God. I love you both.” she wrote.

    In the post’s comment section, several celebrities and fans congratulated the soon-to-be couple.

    Chacha Eke wrote, “Congratulations mom.”

    Kiekie wrote, “Congratulations mummy.”

    Nancy Isime wrote, “Yayy.”

    Jide Awobona wrote, “Congratulations.”

    Femi Adebayo wrote, “Congratulations.”

    Faithia Williams wrote, “Congratulations ma

    Linda Ejiofor wrote, “Aw congratulations mama.”

    Muyiwa Ademola wrote, “Congratulations Aunty.”

    Kunle Afolayan wrote, “Congratulations.”

    Dakore Akande wrote, “Congratulations Aunty.”

    Joke Silva wrote, “How beautiful. Congrats babes.”

    Omotola Jalade Ekeinde wrote, “Congratulations.”

    Juliana Olayode wrote, “Aw. Congratulations Mama.”

  • Popular Nollywood gem denies being arrested, sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia

    Popular Nollywood gem denies being arrested, sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia

    Popular Nollywood actress, Sola Sobowale has described a viral report about her alleged arrest in Saudi Arabia for drug trafficking as false.

    The 58-year-old Nollywood gem debunked the claim during a live chat on the ‘Teju Baby Face Show’, stating that she had never visited Saudi Arabia.

    Sobowale said the rumour about her alleged arrest and death sentence went viral when she left Nigeria for the United Kingdom for personal purposes.

    “God has compensated me because there were so many things written about me when I left the shores of Nigeria – so many negative things.

    “Remember, when I was in the UK doing my thing, they wrote a lot of things in Nigerian newspapers – from grace to grass.

    “So, I go there anytime I’m off work. I make eba, pound yam and help my sister to serve food. They saw me. They wrote ‘Sola Sobowale now sells eba’.

    “They said they killed me in Saudi Arabia that I carried cocaine. They got me arrested and there, they amputated my leg, my hand, and I said to them that I’m a star in Nigeria. And because of that, I said they should kill me and they did,” Sobowale said.

  • Nigerian actress, Sola Sobowale set to feature in Indian movie

    Nigerian actress, Sola Sobowale set to feature in Indian movie

    Nigerian actress Sola Sobowale is set to storm Bollywood as she has gotten the first international deal of her acting career.

    This development was made known by the beautiful actress via her Instagram page on Wednesday.

    In the post captioned ”Sola Sobowale goes to India” The actress expressed joy in being awarded the contract for the Bollywood job.

    Sobowale revealed that she will be heading to India for a record-breaking Director, Hamisha Daryani Ahuja for her latest project.

    The beautiful Yoruba actress further revealed that she would be surely going to India to film and she would be playing a very dynamic role in the project.

    “I am so excited to announce that I will be working with record-breaking Director/Exec Producer @HamishaDaryaniAhujaon on her upcoming project! And….get this…we will be going to India to film! I will be playing a very dynamic role in this project and cannot wait for you to watch it”.

    Recall that  Sola Sobowale recently held a special thanksgiving at the St Peter’s African Church, Lagos where she danced like the Biblical David to honour God for being so good and kind to her.

    After dancing with joy, Sola Sobowale went on her kneels at the altar and received special prayers from the Clergies.

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  • I am yet to kiss you despite 37 years of acting together -RMD tells Sola Sobowale

    I am yet to kiss you despite 37 years of acting together -RMD tells Sola Sobowale

    Revered actor, Richard Mofe Damijo has averred that although he has acted alongside the talented Sola Sobowale for over three decades, he is yet to kiss the veteran actress in a movie.

    Mofe Damijo said that it surprises him that despite all these years, they have never locked lips.

    The role interpreter made this known while they both asked each other questions to promote the newly released series, The Return Of The King.

    Recounting the first time they met in 1984, RMD told Sobowale, “We met about 37 years ago, in 1984, Surulere, at Tade Ogidan’s place. We have played husband and wife several times and it hit me the other day that I have never kissed you in a movie. Hopefully, we will get to kiss as Reverend Ifeanyi and the king; I want to be able to kiss the king.”

    Going down memory lane, Sola Sobowale asked him why he decided to become an actor.

    He said, “I think for me, it has been something I have always done from when I was a child. I played a lot when I was a child. In Warri, we called it ‘playing mama and papa’, which, in English, we call playing ‘house’.

    “I went on to act a lot in my primary school. In secondary school, I was in the debate team and dramatic society. In my HSC, I was the president of the dramatic society. So, two things had happened to me all through my secondary school days — I was very athletic and I was a dramatic person. That is it.

    “When it was time to fill my JAMB form, the theatre was the most natural thing for me to do. What I find amazing in the life of an actor is the fact that once you catch the bug, you do not want to go out of it.”

    Still emphasizing on his desire to kiss Sobowale , RMD said: “In 10 years, I will be 70 and my prayers will be that we will still be doing this. There will still be some springs in our steps and I will finally get to kiss you,” RMD said.

  • Women don’t have to call themselves king – Sola Sobowale

    Women don’t have to call themselves king – Sola Sobowale

    Veteran actress, Sola Sobowale has urged women to believe more in themselves and in their roles. Sobowale noted that women can thrive and succeed when they stay true to their identities .

    She made this known as a guest on popular talk-show, ‘Rubbin Minds’.

    “I am typical African woman; I am a woman, not a man. When I was growing up most of my friends were male. Women don’t have to call themselves kings to lead. Don’t shut women down, they have brains too. There are so many things women are doing now that men cannot do”.

    The King of boys actress also said women need to work on being role models to their children.

    “Mothers must be role models to their children, the children were not asked to be born. As a woman, your place is not in the kitchen. You are very strong. Any successful man you see today has a good woman at home. We must come out and speak , we must empower ourselves.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Sobowale has starred in movies like Asewo to re Mecca ,Dangerous Twins ,The Wedding Party (2016),The Wedding Party 2 (2017) King of Boys among others.

     

     

  • Kunle Afolayan, Toyin Abraham, others celebrate Shola Sobowale on 54th birthday

    Kunle Afolayan, Toyin Abraham, others celebrate Shola Sobowale on 54th birthday

    Sensational veteran actress, Sola Sobowale is a year older today.

    Sobowale is a huge movie star made popular by her some of her movie roles.

    Her prominence began when she landed a role in Wale Adenuga’s Super Story ‘Oh father, Oh daughter’, where she played the role of a vengeful manipulative wife.

    Nigerians won’t forget in a hurry her impeccable interpretation of Alhaja Eniola Salami in the flick ‘King of Boys’.

    Sobowale clocked 54 today.She wrote on her Instagram page: “Crossing over into my new age with lots of joy. Happy birthday to me. I am grateful for great friendships, being surrounded by love”.

     

    Her colleagues, the likes of Kunle Afolayan, Toyin Abraham and others have taken to their social media pages to congratulate her.

    Kunle Afolayan wrote: “ Happy birthday Aunty mi”

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  • Entertainers who may shape the scene in 2019

    Entertainers who may shape the scene in 2019

     

    2018 was an eventful year for the Nigerian entertainment scene.

    With the release of amazing songs and movies, 2019 is sure going to witness more of these masterpieces from our Nigerian talents.

    In no particular order, TNG takes a look at entertainers who may shape the entertainment scene in 2019.

     

     

    Victor AD

    Victor AD’s ‘Wetin we gain’ became a viral national hit as a result of the relatable message and tune of the song. In 2019, the crooner will have to proof himself as not being a one-hit wonder. He would have to maintain his spot as one of the new revelations of the music industry.

     

     

    Teni the entertainer

    On her Instagram bio, the ‘Case’ sensation describes herself as a ‘one take god’.

    Beyond that, Teni has proven that she has what it takes to shine in the Nigerian music space in 2019. Truth be told, Teni is no longer that emerging act who reigned in 2018, her huge social media following, song downloads, music video views on YouTube all point in one direction, she is an eagle destined to win.

     

    Skibii

    When ex- Five StarMusic act, Skibii left the record label, many predicted his doom. However, the ‘Sensima’ singer has proven that he can shine without the input of the Kcee led Five Star Music as Sensima became a hit record towards the end of 2018. Skibii would have to do beyond that in 2019.

     

     

    Bharry Jay

     

    Rising singer, Oluwakayode Junior Balogun aka Bharry Jay gifted the industry with his Afro-pop song ‘Aiye o le’ in 2018.

    His voice texture, lyrical ingenuity and melody made him fans favourite,with him headlining major shows in the country. The chubby has what it takes to rule the music scene in 2019.

    Sola Sobowale

     

    The veteran actress has proven times without number that age is no excuse to remain redundant. Many won’t forget in a hurry the role of Alhaja Eniola Salami she played in the movie ‘King of Boys’.

    In ‘King of Boys’, Sobowale combined her trade mark authenticity, energy and unrivalled depth needed as a ruler of the underworld striving to win political battles in the movie.

    The actress fondly called ‘Toyin Tomatoes’ would sure appear in more block buster movies in 2019.

     

    Peruzzi

    DMW music act, Peruzzi is undoubtedly one of the most talented music act of 2018. Though he lost

    the ‘Best New Artiste’ award to Teni at the just concluded Soundcity MPV awards, he would have to do more in order to seal his spot in the competitive Nigerian music scene.

     

     

    Adedimeji Lateef

    Adedimeji Lateef is one of the most sought Yoruba actors in Nollywood. The Mass Communication graduate of Olabisi Onabanjo University graced the covers of several Yoruba movies like ‘7 07’, ‘Alaigbagbo’ ‘Bipolar amongst others in 2018. He has also clinched several awards including the City People Movie Awards.

     

    Deyemi Okanlawon

    Adored by movie lovers, Deyemi Okanlawon is one of the most sought after actors at the moment.The baritone voiced role interpreter who broke into Nollywood with the movie, ‘Gidi Up’ appeared in movies like ‘ Binta Kolongo’, ‘Fire in the rain’ ‘The Taxi ‘ amongst others. Perhaps he may clinch an award at 2019’s AMVCA.

     

  • TNG List: Meet the top 5 actresses of 2018

    TNG List: Meet the top 5 actresses of 2018

    2018 no doubt has been an impressive year in Nollywood with impressive movie performances from some notable Nollywood actresses.The likes of Sola Sobowale, Funlola Aofiyebi Raimi and others had impressive movie performances worthy of mention. In no particular, TNG takes a look at the 5 hottest actresses of 2018

     

     

     

    1. Sola SobowaleThe veteran actress has proven times without number that age is no excuse to remain redundant. Many won’t forget in a hurry the role of Alhaja Eniola Salami she played in the movie ‘King of Boys’.

       

      In ‘King of Boys’, Sobowale combined her trade mark authenticity, energy and unrivaled depth needed as a ruler of the underworld striving to win political battles in the movie.

     

     

    2. Funlola Aofiyebi Raimi

    We won’t forget in a hurry the role Funlola played in the movie ‘Tatu’. Funlola portrayed excellently the character of a catholic nun. She took on the character like a garb and gave it her best shot. Little wonder the movie got her a nomination at the 2018 edition of African Magic Viewers Choice Awards.

     

     

    3. Efe Irele

    Efe’s Irele’s voyage in Nollywood has been nothing short of progressive. The City People’s Award Best New Actress of 2018 is versatile and makes her roles believable. From her role in the flick ‘Sophia’ to the movie ‘Blood Letters’, Irele portrays her character with the right measures of energy, believable dialogues and complimenting body language

     

     

    4.Bimbo Ademoye

    Bimbo is that young damsel in Nollywood that deserves to be paid attention.From a ‘runs girl’ to a classy office chic and a village belle, Bimbo has played these roles without blemish. Little wonder she got an AMVCA nomination ‘Best actress in a comedy’ for her character in the movie ‘Backup wife’.

     

     

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    Jemima Osunde

    Jemima’s role, ‘Ranti(a vindictive and ambitious blogger in the online drama series ‘Rumour has it’ is one that would remain indelible in the mind of anyone that sees the web drama series.

    With her cutting edge talent and fast rise in Nollywood, Jemima sure has what it takes to soar in 2019.

  • I cannot go naked in a movie, I am a typical African- Sola Sobowale

    Veteran actress Sola Sobowale has been garnering rave reviews for her role in Kemi Adetiba’s flick, ‘King Of Boys’.

     

    The versatile actress noted that she cannot go naked or smooch in a movie.

     

    “Yes ooh, they are so many. I am not going to go naked, definitely and no smooching. Nobody is coming to smooch me, no smooching. I am a typical African woman, let’s stay like that don’t let us take it to the foreign land”, she revealed in a chat with Pulse.

    The Wedding Party actress recently confessed that ‘King Of Boys’ stretched her beyond her comfort zone.

     

     

    “To everyone of you, who has posted, tagged, reposted/shared, commented, text, called, and supported the entirety of this project, I cannot thank you enough. You all made me feel like a, (for want of another word), KING. All Glory be to God for making this project possible even though we thought it would not see the light of day. Regardless of adversities and setbacks, we finally made it. Thank you God and thank you ALL. I cannot wait for you to see this film. I have never worked the way I worked like this in my life. It took everything I had and @kemiadetiba still pushed me further, unlocking depths of my craft I never knew existed” She wrote on Instagram.

     

     

    How Kemi Adetiba stretched me for ‘King of Boys’- Sola Sobowale

     

     

  • How Kemi Adetiba stretched me for ‘King of Boys’- Sola Sobowale

    Veteran actress, Sola Sobowale a.k.a Toyin Tomato has recounted how she was stressed and stretched for Kemi Adetiba’s new project, ‘King of Boys’. ‘King of Boys’ is Kemi Adetiba’s film debut, after her directorial debut in The Wedding Party .
    King of Boys follows the story of Eniola Salami (Sola Sobowale), a timid little girl, molested until she runs away from her parents’ toxic marriage, into the welcoming arms of a questionably enthused brothel owner. Eniola does not find life easy as expected, in fact, as audiences would predict, she finds her ‘job’ as a local prostitute hard and difficult to do. As a baby prostitute, she is forced into a life of strive, she, however, uses her street smarts to become a fearsome ruler of the Lagos underworld.
     
    The delectable Sola Sobowale took to her Instagram page, recounting how Adetiba stretched her for ‘King of Boys’.
    “To everyone of you, who has posted, tagged, reposted/shared, commented, text, called, and supported the entirety of this project, I cannot thank you enough. You all made me feel like a, (for want of another word), KING. All Glory be to God for making this project possible even though we thought it would not see the light of day. Regardless of adversities and setbacks, we finally made it. Thank you God and thank you ALL. I cannot wait for you to see this film. I have never worked the way I worked like this in my life. It took everything I had and @kemiadetiba still pushed me further, unlocking depths of my craft I never knew existed.”