FIRSTBANK’S SPONSORED MOVIE, ‘AYINLA’, PREMIERES THIS SUNDAY IN LAGOS

First Bank of Nigeria Limited announces its lead sponsorship of the movie titled ‘Ayinla’, which is billed to premiere on Sunday, 13 June 2020.

The movie is suspense-driven, narrating the life of Ayinla Yusuf, popularly known as Ayinla Omowura (an Apala musician), his rise to fame, his identity, the depth of his craft and music, and the basis for his relevance after his tragic death forty years ago as a result of a stab from his manager, Bayewu, during a bar fight on the 6th of May, 1980 in Abeokuta.

LAGOS POLICE ARREST, INVESTIGATE POPULAR NOLLYWOOD ACTOR FOR DEFILEMENT

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Olarenwaju James 'm' 48, aka Baba Ijesha, popular Nollywood actor for defiling a minor.

The case of defilement was reported on 19th April, 2021 by one Princess Adekola Adekanya 'f' at Sabo Police Station and transferred to the Gender Unit of the State CID, Panti, Yaba Lagos for proper investigation.

Aremu is stupid for saying our father was very poor – Kunle Afolayan

Before his death, Adeyemi Afolayan, popularly known as Ade Love, was a famous filmmaker in Nigeria.  So, it came as a rude shock when one of his sons, Aremu Afolayan, stated that his father lived a very poor life despite his fame.

However, Ade Love’s most popular son, Kunle Afolayan, has rubbished Aremu’s claims, insisting that their father did not die a poor man.

Mr Ibu reveals what armed robbers did to him at his Lagos residence

Armed robbers on Saturday attacked Nollywood comedian, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, at his Lagos residence, carting away about N14.3m cash as well as properties.

Mr Ibu reported the matter to the Lagos state police at the weekend.

According to him, his wife was at home when the robbers invaded his house.

Why I Lied To Nigerians That I Was A Virgin – Jenifa’s Diary Star

Nigerian actress and Jenifa’s Diary star, Olayode Juliana popularly known as ‘Toyo Baby’ has revealed the reason behind her false claims.

The  revelation comes following her confession in her book titled ‘Rebirth’ where she revealed she was molested at a young age by a married man who was also her music teacher.

Toyo Baby had in the book revealed that the encounter occurred when she was 17 years of age.

Speaking on why she lied to Nigerians especially on her stance against pre-marital sex, the actress said: “People had assumed I was a virgin. I had never said I was but I had never corrected their assumptions either. So, I was still in that fix.

Why most of my colleagues are dying – Nollywood actor, Muyiwa Ademola

Nollywood star, Muyiwa Ademola has blamed stress and disregard for health, as the real reason actors are dying in the country.

Ademola was speaking in an interview with Punch, in reaction to the death of four actors, and most recently, Moji Olaiya.

He maintained that most deaths can be avoided, if most of his colleagues looked after themselves better.

“A very big problem we have in our industry is that we work round the clock, we spend nights at movie locations but we don’t go for medical check-up. I have a doctor and I go for medical check-up every three weeks.

Children don’t need phones with Internet — Teco Benson

Talented Nollywood
film director and producer,
Mr. Teco Benson,
shares his fatherhood
experience with
GBENGA ADENIJI

How would you define fatherhood?

Fatherhood for me is a higher call of responsibility. It involves a lot of mentoring; a lot of hard work because every father wants the best for his children.

What has been your greatest challenge as a father? 

Sometimes as a father, there are things one wishes to do for one’s children. But because the financial resources are not there, one has to make do with what one has. Also, the society is a problem. There is a way that would lead to a better tomorrow for the children and one makes all the efforts to set them on that path. But the kind of system that we have in the neighbourhood, school, etc, are not helping matters.

When I saw Funke, it was love at first sight – JJC Skillz

Singer, producer and video director, AbdulRasheed Bello aka JJC Skillz, talks about his career and marriage to popular actress and producer, Funke Akindele-Bello.

When was the first time you knew you wanted to do music?

I think I have always wanted to do music from when I was a young boy. I used to have an area group in Kano, and we used to do Apala music from door-to-door. I actually thought I was going to become a Fuji star.

My first wife left me, says Yemi Solade

There is no gainsaying the fact that actor, Yemi Solade, has a beautiful wife. His better half used to be an actress known as Hannah Marsh, and a lot has been written about their union. However, many do not know how the affair actually kick started, but Yemi revealed that much recently on a television show.

When asked to recount how he met his wife, he said, “My wife actually toasted me. I had previously been married, but my first wife left me and went abroad. I met my current wife on the set of Wale Adenuga’s Super Story.

I don’t woo women, they chase me – Mr. Ibu

Most Nigerians who have seen popular comic actor, John Okafor, aka Mr. Ibu, in action will agree that he is a talented comedian and one of a few Nollywood practitioners that are naturally cut out for the roles that they play in the movies.

Okafor has, so far, been able to prove to his fans that he does not only live by making other people to laugh away their sorrows; he is also humour personified.

Get busy with your life, I will have baby number 4 – Mercy Johnson blasts critics

Renowned Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie has blasted critics who threw shades at her for not spacing the birth of her children.

The mother of three who was reported to be pregnant for her fourth child, said those criticizing her have nothing to do with their lives.

I fasted 7 days for a wife – Actor, Charles Awurum

Popular Nollywood actor, Charles Awurum, has opened up on what he went through before he got married.

The comic actor who has been married for over 10 years, said marriage has taught him to be focused and responsible.

In a chat with Vanguard, he revealed how he fasted and prayed for days, waiting on the Lord to show his wife to him.

Movie producers always bother me for sex – Halima Abubakar

Controversial Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, says movie producers and directors are fond of demanding sex from actresses, especially up and coming ones.

The busty thespian said the weirdest demand a movie producer ever asked of her was sex.

Speaking with Broadway Africa TV, she said, “I have spent so many years in Nollywood having started as a child actor.

I can’t wait to be disvirgined – Halima Abubakar

Controversial Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar has disclosed that she is still a virgin.

The 31-year-old actress made this known on her Instagram page @halimabubakar on Tuesday.

I have forgiven Akpororo – Kate Henshaw

Popular Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, who last week called out comedian Akpororo for using her name and image to promote his show without seeking her approval, said she has forgiven him.

Henshaw had put up a post through social media issuing the comedian 48 hours ultimatum to apologise and withdraw her name and image from all his publicity materials.

Sex before marriage not bad, I will grab the opportunity – Actor, Ugezu J. Ugezu

Popular Nollywood Director, Ugezu Jideofor Ugezu, says sex before marriage is not a bad thing as perceived by some.

He said he would use the opportunity over and over again and stressed there was no difference since it would still happen no matter what.

In a chat with Vanguard, he stressed on sex before marriage saying, “If I had the opportunity, why not? Am I not a man? I am not a monk.