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  • I’m looking for love – Timini Egbuson confesses

    I’m looking for love – Timini Egbuson confesses

    Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has taken to social media to reveal that he is actively searching for love.

    The handsome actor, known for his charming roles in movies and TV series, has confessed that he is ready to settle down with the right person.

    Timini revealed that he yearns for companionship during a Q&A session with Zikokomag.

    In his word, “I’m currently looking for love. I am bored of being single, I need someone to watch movies with, just cuddle, not s3x every time.”

    The actor expressed his desire to find true love, stating that he is tired of being single and is eager to share his life with someone special.

  • Timini Egbuson list three actresses he enjoys kissing on-screen

    Timini Egbuson list three actresses he enjoys kissing on-screen

    Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has listed  Bimbo Ademoye, Sharon Ooja, and Efe Irele as the actresses he enjoys kissing the most.

    The lover boy, as many know him, made this known in a recent interview with media personality Simi Drey on the Kiss and Tell segment on AMC’s Movie Chat Show.

    In a clip shared on Instagram, the 37-year-old old clarified that the kisses on set are purely Nollywood magic, more about performance than real emotion.

    Sharing his honest opinions on the kissing skills of his co-stars, Timini started with the newlywed Sharon whom he praised effusively. “I will start with the beautiful Sharon Ooja. Sharon’s kissing game is a solid 10 over 10,” he said.

    Next was his best friend, Efe, who gave a commendable 8.5 over 10, stating, “Efe comes in slightly behind with 8.5 over 10.”

    He suggested that Efe’s kisses were nearly as impressive as Sharon’s.

    Lastly, the impressive actor spoke about Bimbo known for her playful antics during filming.

    He recounted an incident where Bimbo almost bit his lip during a kiss, showcasing her mischievous personality.

    Despite these lighthearted interruptions, he gave her a 6 over 10, acknowledging that their banter often overshadowed the romantic scenes but added a unique charm to their interactions.

    “Bimbo is very playful, so it’s very hard for us to actually… because she is my gee,” he explained.

  • I’m considering Marriage, says Timini Egbuson

    I’m considering Marriage, says Timini Egbuson

    Nollywood actor, Timini Egbuson publicly admitted of being in a relationship as he reveals that he’s considering starting a family.

    He stated that it is about time to disclose that he is in a relationship and one of his goals of the year is to be more available for his partner.

    According to him, one of the qualities that defines a very good boyfriend is availability because no amount of compensation with material things can cover up for being unavailable.

    He said:

    “Since I’m very busy, it’s sort of very unrealistic for me to focus on quality time and I feel like that is something I am working on. Like I said, this year, I want to be a little bit more available so that I can now spend quality time with my partner. Oh my God! I said it. I think I’m in love.

    “It’s about time. I am not a kid anymore. 40 is knocking on the door. In order to be a better boyfriend, then you have to be available. No matter how you try to explain and compensate with material things, there is really nothing like that presence you know.”

  • Timini Egbuson reveals why all his relationships didn’t work out

    Timini Egbuson reveals why all his relationships didn’t work out

    Nollywood actor, Timini Egbuson has revealed his struggles with relationships as he laments not getting married early.

    He lamented that he had committed his heart to several relationships in the past but none of them worked out.

    Timini, made this known while speaking as a guest in a recent podcast interview with content creator, Kamsi Nnamani.

    He said:

    “I have given my heart to relationships and it never worked out. I don’t care much about looks when it comes to relationships, what matters is how much peace of mind a partner can bring.”

    “Honestly, my biggest regret is not settling down early enough. I wish I had picked someone I loved. I mean, one of my young loves then. Maybe by now, I would have had a 14-year-old kid running around”.

     

     

  • Why I’m a bigger actor than Zubby Michael – Timini Egbuson

    Why I’m a bigger actor than Zubby Michael – Timini Egbuson

    Nollywood actor, Timini Egbuson has said he considers himself a bigger actor than his colleague Zubby Michael.

    Egbuson, in a recent interview with Cool FM stated that he has more blockbusters than Zubby.

    In the first episode of the Prime Video original reality show, ‘Ebuka Turns Up Africa,’ the duo got into furious dispute about who is the best actor in Africa is.

    Egbuson bragged about being the biggest actor in Africa, which didn’t sit well with his colleague, Michael.

    Zubby said that he could buy all of Timini, which sparked great controversy online.

    In the recent interview, Timini asserted that he has more relevancy and consistent in the movie industry statistically.

    Stating that he has many box office movies, he revealed that he is the biggest actor than everybody else in the Nollywood industry.

    “If you watch the show right, I was not talking about Zubby, I consider myself the biggest actor every day. It was not about Zubby, I’m the biggest actor in Africa”.

    “Statistically speaking, in terms of quality of movies that we shoot, the range of movies that we shoot, the number of movies that we shot, the box office movies, popularity among industry peers, years of relevant and years of consistency, there is no way Zubby will score higher than me”.

     

  • “I don’t flaunt borrowed cars like you” – Timini Egbuson fires back at Zubby Michael

    “I don’t flaunt borrowed cars like you” – Timini Egbuson fires back at Zubby Michael

    Nollywood actor, Timini Egbuson has fired back at his colleague, Zubby Michael after saying he can afford to buy him.

    In the first episode of the Prime Video original reality show ‘Ebuka Turns Up Africa’, Zubby described himself as the ‘biggest actor’ in Africa.

    Timini swiftly contested Zubby’s claims, asserting that he wasn’t bigger than him.

    In retaliation, Zubby bragged about his financial might saying he can buy Timini, a statement that didn’t go down well with the actor.

    While responding to the remark in the second episode, Timini said that Zubby does not know anything about him to boast about buying him.

    He added that unlike him, he doesn’t borrow cars to show off to fans on social media.

    “You don’t know shit about who I am. Because you have all this your Igbo connect that you people will borrow each other’s cars and do all those things, you think you have seen me finish? What do you even know about me bro?”

     

     

  • I’m the biggest actor in Africa – Zubby Micheal tells Timini

    I’m the biggest actor in Africa – Zubby Micheal tells Timini

    Nollywood actor, Zubby Michael has described himself as the biggest actor in Africa.

    Zubby Michael in a heated debate with Timini Egbuson on who is  the biggest actor said he is the number one actor in Africa.

    He stated this in the first episode of the Prime Video original reality show, ‘Ebuka Turns Up Africa.’

    Egbuson had bragged about being the biggest actor in Africa while handing gifts to fellow stars of the show.

    However, this did not went well with Zubby Michael, who swiftly countered him.

    He said, “I was coming from Paris and we had to do this thing in the festivals, obviously being the best actor in Africa…I have been acting for about 13 years now and I’ve won awards. I’ve done everything basically and I believe I am the best.”

    Michael inferred, “Stop f**king playing, he’s kidding. It’s not coming from a place of pride but I’m the biggest actor in Africa.”

    “Let me tell you why I’m bigger than Timini, if Timini crosses Shagamu, nobody knows him and I’m not abusing you. Your fame ends in Lekki but I’ve conquered the YouTube market, the DVD market, and now cinemas.”

    Timini Interjected saying, “You literally act the same character in every movie my bro. How can you be bigger than me?”

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    To which Michael said, “Again, it’s not coming from a place of pride o, but I can buy Timini.”

     

  • Why I’m the biggest actor in Africa – Timini Egbuson

    Why I’m the biggest actor in Africa – Timini Egbuson

    Nollywood actor, Timini Egbuson, has revealed why he is the biggest actor in Africa.

    The actor, who won the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMCVA) in 2020 for his role as the Best Actor in Elevator Baby, disclosed this in a chat on Menisms podcast.

    He said “I genuinely believe if you put everything that I have done and everything that I have been able to accomplish, I believe that I’m the biggest actor in Africa,”

    He also revealed that he has opened up the way for a lot of young actors in Nollywood.

    “I believe that I genuinely opened up the way for a lot of new school young actors. I also believe that I opened up the leading male young actor category. Because when I joined Nollywood there were no lead roles for younger (man), you either had to be an old man or like a young babe…”

  • Timini Egbuson reacts to claims of sexual abuse made by ex-girlfriend

    Timini Egbuson reacts to claims of sexual abuse made by ex-girlfriend

    Nigerian actor, Timini Egbuson, has reacted to claims by his ex-girlfriend alleging he sexually abused her.

     

    Lydia Balogun, estranged girlfriend of the actor accused him of sexual abuse and infidelity.

    She took to her Instagram account to accuse him of targeting teenage girls for relationships.

    According to her, the actor is a predator, a cradle snatcher and a pervert.

    She had said, “Meeting this man, I had no idea of his sexual past or who he had been involved with, didn’t know anyone from his social circle and now I know that is also intentional.

    “When he told me he’d make an exception for me despite how young I was (I was like 19) I actually believed that and thought “wow he must really like me.”

    Timini in a statement on his Twitter page said all the women he has dated were older than the legal consenting age.

    According to him, his relationship didn’t work with his ex due to mistakes from both ends.

    “Firstly, I would like to make clear beyond any doubt that I do not condone courting or having a relationship with anyone under the age of consent. Rumours are rumours but baseless accusation of sexual abuse or grooming of underage woman is something I don’t take lightly given the severity of the issue.

    “Lydia and I dated two years ago, we were both consenting adults and our families knew and approved of each other. Our relationship didn’t work out due to circumstances we were both at fault for which resulted in us parting ways.

    “Our relationship was a volatile one and mistakes were made on both ends. Nevertheless, I learned from it and have moved on. I honestly would like to put that chapter of my life behind me and I wish her well.”

  • Film director once fired me because I couldn’t learn guitar in 24 hours-Timini Egbuson

    Film director once fired me because I couldn’t learn guitar in 24 hours-Timini Egbuson

    Popular actor, Timini Egbuson has recounted how he was fired on the second day of a film set because he couldn’t “miraculously” learn to play the guitar within 24 hours.

    The award winning actor narrated his experience on Twitter.

    “At 23, I just finished uni and I had absolutely no clue of what next. I remember one director sacking me on the second day of the set because I couldn’t miraculously learn how to play the guitar in 24 hours,” the actor wrote.

    In a chat with TheNewsGuru Timi opened up on what love means to him.

    The suave role interpreter who has a lot of female fans stated that one shouldn’t look for love, instead you should allow love find you.

    Asked if he would be getting married very soon, Egbuson said:” The thing about love is you don’t find it, you should let it find you.If you find love, you find the wrong thing.If I find love I will be happy to embrace it”.

    Timini who is the younger brother of popular actress, Dakore Egbuson Akande, also averred that his elder sister inspires him.The University of Lagos graduate said he is happy about the success of their careers at the moment.

    In his words: “Dakore has inspired me, she is so happy, she is so proud and both of us are owning and winning on our different lanes.That is so phenomenal.I don’t think that there is any Nollywood sibling that are both on top of their games.I am blessed. I cannot wait until the next time I would be in a film with her”.