2FACE AND ANNIE IDIBIA WELCOMED BABY ON FRIDAY
The married couple had their second baby girl on 3rd january in atlanta. This is making it a 7th child for 2face Idibia.
MERCY JOHNSON'S TOUCHING SUCCES STORY
Mercy Jonhson Okotie popularly know by some as the best actress in nollywood was interviewed yesterday by the saturday tribune, where she narrated her life story including a time when she lived in an uncompleted building and i must say it was very touching. Read extracts from the interview below:
What were your days like as a child?
I was a tomboy. I am the fourth child from a family of seven children. The first four are girls and the last three are boys. So, I actually moved a lot with my brothers, climbing trees and stuff like that. We didn’t get everything we wanted but we got everything we needed. I’m from a very humble background; a Christian family. My dad is an ex-military officer and we basically grew up in a military environment. I attended Navy primary and secondary schools until I went to the Lagos State University.
And how has it been through fame and glamour?
There have been the good and bad times; there have been rumours and scandals. Sometimes when I cry in movies, it isn’t the script that makes me cry. When I recall my humble beginning, I give thanks to God. When I remember how we moved into an uncompleted building and had to take cover whenever it rained because of the condition of the house; how my brother did a menial job as a bricklayer to earn a living and those days when we rolled over a stick to cover the windows up till the point when I started acting and raised money to cover the roof… I recall those days we were living with lizards because the floor and the walls of the house were not plastered, or when I had scars as a result of my several falls.
So how did you start acting?
After my secondary school education, I failed the University Matriculation Examination (UME) and came back to Lagos to get a degree. While that was on, I watched Genevieve Nnaji in a movie entitled: Sharon Stone. I later approached a friend for assistance to feature in a movie. He said I had a great body and that I would make a good actress. He later took me to the National Theatre, but a role did not come until a year later, when I had my first lead role in a film entitled: The Maid. The Maid was my starting point and it was quite challenging to play the lead role because it was my first movie. I was fidgeting when I saw the likes of Eucharia Anunobi, whom I regarded as a screen goddess during my secondary school days. I never thought I would make it with people like that. So, when I saw her, I was so excited and considered standing beside her as sacred. She actually realised that and later helped me by giving me the needed courage.
I was a tomboy. I am the fourth child from a family of seven children. The first four are girls and the last three are boys. So, I actually moved a lot with my brothers, climbing trees and stuff like that. We didn’t get everything we wanted but we got everything we needed. I’m from a very humble background; a Christian family. My dad is an ex-military officer and we basically grew up in a military environment. I attended Navy primary and secondary schools until I went to the Lagos State University.
And how has it been through fame and glamour?
There have been the good and bad times; there have been rumours and scandals. Sometimes when I cry in movies, it isn’t the script that makes me cry. When I recall my humble beginning, I give thanks to God. When I remember how we moved into an uncompleted building and had to take cover whenever it rained because of the condition of the house; how my brother did a menial job as a bricklayer to earn a living and those days when we rolled over a stick to cover the windows up till the point when I started acting and raised money to cover the roof… I recall those days we were living with lizards because the floor and the walls of the house were not plastered, or when I had scars as a result of my several falls.
So how did you start acting?
After my secondary school education, I failed the University Matriculation Examination (UME) and came back to Lagos to get a degree. While that was on, I watched Genevieve Nnaji in a movie entitled: Sharon Stone. I later approached a friend for assistance to feature in a movie. He said I had a great body and that I would make a good actress. He later took me to the National Theatre, but a role did not come until a year later, when I had my first lead role in a film entitled: The Maid. The Maid was my starting point and it was quite challenging to play the lead role because it was my first movie. I was fidgeting when I saw the likes of Eucharia Anunobi, whom I regarded as a screen goddess during my secondary school days. I never thought I would make it with people like that. So, when I saw her, I was so excited and considered standing beside her as sacred. She actually realised that and later helped me by giving me the needed courage.
You seem to be enjoying marriage a lot. You even once said that as soon as Purity (her daughter) clocks one, you would be going back to the labour room …
My sister, marriage has been sweet for me because I have the best husband and daughter in the world. Being a married woman, I have learnt to tolerate things more. It has changed my perspective of life and the way I react to things.In a few years to come, what would you love to be remembered for?
I would like to be remembered as someone who accomplished useful deeds. I would like to leave with the memory of someone with a good heart, who did her best to help others.
There is a very strong competition among actresses. How have you managed to maintain your position as one of the most popular?
I would have to give all glory to God how far He has helped me. I have tried as much as possible to give my best to the industry and I cannot say that I have arrived, but it is obvious that I am not where I used to be. I will continue to do more.
It was reported that you were banned for increasing your pay as an actress.
There was no ban at all.
You promptly responded to OJB’s cry for help and gave him some money. People said it was publicity stunt, while others said it was just your character...
I don’t need to be more popular because I am already popular. We were just promoting the ideals of Mercy Johnson Foundation. The idea is to identify the needs, evaluate and help in our own little way. All fingers are not equal. Those in position to help should do so without hesitation. I strongly believe that as stars we should live beyond the euphoria of stardom and the moment. We will not always be here. What happens if you look back and realise you could have done a lot to make the world better when you had the spotlight and you didn’t? I want to live beyond the moment.
There was no ban at all.
You promptly responded to OJB’s cry for help and gave him some money. People said it was publicity stunt, while others said it was just your character...
I don’t need to be more popular because I am already popular. We were just promoting the ideals of Mercy Johnson Foundation. The idea is to identify the needs, evaluate and help in our own little way. All fingers are not equal. Those in position to help should do so without hesitation. I strongly believe that as stars we should live beyond the euphoria of stardom and the moment. We will not always be here. What happens if you look back and realise you could have done a lot to make the world better when you had the spotlight and you didn’t? I want to live beyond the moment.
-culled from tribune.com.ng
RAMSEY NOUAH: I SLEPT UNDER LAGOS BRIDGE
Nollywood heartthrob Ramsey Noauh was recently interviewed by Christian Agabide for sunday sun where he revealed all from his humble beginnings to how he slept on the streets and current projects. Read extracts from the interview below:
You are no longer constant in movies. What is happening to you?
I am still on the screen; I pray for better industry than what we have. We don’t have a proper structure and it is affecting us. It is affecting so many of us because we don’t have a secured future. For instance, some veteran actors passed on and people had to gather just to try and give them a befitting burial. That shouldn’t be the case. We have an industry that just paid you one off. It is not in any way protective of the interest of the practitioners, it is not really helping us. I believe strongly that we need to do a more integrated production, quality production that will last, like when we started at the beginning. All the stories are not encouraging and technicality we are not growing, all these help to slow down the growth of the industry. And without growth there are can never be a future, without dynamics you can’t see the frontier. Basically, that’s what we are suffering right now and there must be changes. The concern of most people shooting now is about making their money back. They don’t have passion or love for the industry like we do. So, that’s the reason why I am not acting. I love doing a good job, something that will benefit the industry, a movie that whenever you pick it up, if it is five or 20 years you can still watch and be happy. I want a situation whereby I will do a job and my great grandchildren will know me by my work. ‘Oh my great grandfather did this, yes he is the one’. That is what I want to do to leave a mark, a legacy, no just a passing face.
I am still on the screen; I pray for better industry than what we have. We don’t have a proper structure and it is affecting us. It is affecting so many of us because we don’t have a secured future. For instance, some veteran actors passed on and people had to gather just to try and give them a befitting burial. That shouldn’t be the case. We have an industry that just paid you one off. It is not in any way protective of the interest of the practitioners, it is not really helping us. I believe strongly that we need to do a more integrated production, quality production that will last, like when we started at the beginning. All the stories are not encouraging and technicality we are not growing, all these help to slow down the growth of the industry. And without growth there are can never be a future, without dynamics you can’t see the frontier. Basically, that’s what we are suffering right now and there must be changes. The concern of most people shooting now is about making their money back. They don’t have passion or love for the industry like we do. So, that’s the reason why I am not acting. I love doing a good job, something that will benefit the industry, a movie that whenever you pick it up, if it is five or 20 years you can still watch and be happy. I want a situation whereby I will do a job and my great grandchildren will know me by my work. ‘Oh my great grandfather did this, yes he is the one’. That is what I want to do to leave a mark, a legacy, no just a passing face.
A lot of your colleagues have gone into producing their own movies. Is that the reason you don’t want to join the trend?
I am working towards producing mine at the moment, but the reason why it is taking me this long is because I wanted to get it right. I don’t just want to come out with something little or something that wouldn’t be of standard. I am one of the pioneers saying that we should have a better industry. Definitely, I should come out with something really nice. And that’s why it is taking me so long but I will be coming out with something this year.
I am working towards producing mine at the moment, but the reason why it is taking me this long is because I wanted to get it right. I don’t just want to come out with something little or something that wouldn’t be of standard. I am one of the pioneers saying that we should have a better industry. Definitely, I should come out with something really nice. And that’s why it is taking me so long but I will be coming out with something this year.
You are a recipient of many awards here in Nigeria and Africa. What can you attribute that to and how does it make you feel?
It makes feel like an achiever. I really feel good about it. It is like you are appraising me for my work and my input, and that is not a legacy for me. I love the fact that people love my work and they appreciate it and rewarding me for my work. It is the same thing for any person whatever profession it may be; doctor, pilot, journalist and even market woman, as long as you are passionate about your industry and people can see it and they believe that you have given so much and deserve an award. So, if a person deserves it then they should give it to such person. I love being appreciated, but I will love it more when I do leave a legacy behind.
It makes feel like an achiever. I really feel good about it. It is like you are appraising me for my work and my input, and that is not a legacy for me. I love the fact that people love my work and they appreciate it and rewarding me for my work. It is the same thing for any person whatever profession it may be; doctor, pilot, journalist and even market woman, as long as you are passionate about your industry and people can see it and they believe that you have given so much and deserve an award. So, if a person deserves it then they should give it to such person. I love being appreciated, but I will love it more when I do leave a legacy behind.
How do you define success?
(Smiling) A whole lot of people define success as being rich and having it all. I define success as peace of mind. To me, I am successful; I do not owe anybody and I have a clean heart and clean spirit. I am a happy man from the inside; that makes me very successful.
(Smiling) A whole lot of people define success as being rich and having it all. I define success as peace of mind. To me, I am successful; I do not owe anybody and I have a clean heart and clean spirit. I am a happy man from the inside; that makes me very successful.
What is your greatest achievement as an actor?
It is yet to come, my brother. I cannot yet boast of greatest achievement in the industry. It is not by my work, input as an actor, no! Like I said, it will be by my legacy.
It is yet to come, my brother. I cannot yet boast of greatest achievement in the industry. It is not by my work, input as an actor, no! Like I said, it will be by my legacy.
Most actors refer to you as their role model. Who is a good actor?
I don’t know how to put this without going by definition. If I can go by what I know, I think like I said you have to be passion driven; that is you are not acting because of the money, you are not acting because of fame. You are just acting because you love the work. I think that will totally see you through. Also, I don’t know how I can actually say it; people will actually want to debate it. Whether good acting is God given, natural talent or is acquired. I do not know how to define that now but because I know definitely that it can swing both ways. You could have a natural talent or God given talent as an actor and you could still acquire it and still be extremely good. To me, they swing in both directions. I can’t say you must be a natural or born actor to be a fantastic or brilliant actor. I know some other very good actors who weren’t born with it, but they are also extremely good because they love what they are doing. Like I said, it is the passion, whether it is natural or acquired once your passion drives you, you will achieve it.
I don’t know how to put this without going by definition. If I can go by what I know, I think like I said you have to be passion driven; that is you are not acting because of the money, you are not acting because of fame. You are just acting because you love the work. I think that will totally see you through. Also, I don’t know how I can actually say it; people will actually want to debate it. Whether good acting is God given, natural talent or is acquired. I do not know how to define that now but because I know definitely that it can swing both ways. You could have a natural talent or God given talent as an actor and you could still acquire it and still be extremely good. To me, they swing in both directions. I can’t say you must be a natural or born actor to be a fantastic or brilliant actor. I know some other very good actors who weren’t born with it, but they are also extremely good because they love what they are doing. Like I said, it is the passion, whether it is natural or acquired once your passion drives you, you will achieve it.
Most actors try to act like you. Did you go for any formal training when you were coming up?
No, I didn’t. I didn’t go for any formal training to be an actor. It was more like an inborn. There are so many things I know to deliver certain lines, certain behaviour. I believe strongly that if you have a character who is going through certain pains, emotions, joy, success or whatever, there has to be a way to actually bring out that character to the best of your ability, which of course will be to drill yourself in that character at that moment and feel it deeply. For instance, if a person is emotionally broken, how do I deliver an emotionally broken character? I will personalize it; then I will ask different kinds of people who have broken down emotionally which one do I take? Which one do you think would be a market success if I apply it? That’s what I do.
No, I didn’t. I didn’t go for any formal training to be an actor. It was more like an inborn. There are so many things I know to deliver certain lines, certain behaviour. I believe strongly that if you have a character who is going through certain pains, emotions, joy, success or whatever, there has to be a way to actually bring out that character to the best of your ability, which of course will be to drill yourself in that character at that moment and feel it deeply. For instance, if a person is emotionally broken, how do I deliver an emotionally broken character? I will personalize it; then I will ask different kinds of people who have broken down emotionally which one do I take? Which one do you think would be a market success if I apply it? That’s what I do.
Who were the people that influenced your career at the beginning?
It is really hard to say because the time we started, film wasn’t palpable. It was more of foreign movies like Schwarzenegger, Rambo, and all sorts of action movies. I didn’t really have access to television because I didn’t have television at home. I didn’t have access to movies. I mean you go to see movies like ‘Sound of Music’ at your friend’s house. I couldn’t say I have role models from Indian movies; no there wasn’t anything like. When I started, I remember my love for Al Pacino and I used him as a yardstick in acting. If you want to show that you are a good actor, you shouldn’t be stereotype. You should be versatile; you should possess the ability to play different roles. I use the Al Pacino`s role in Scarface, Godfather and Sense of a Woman to show people how versatile he can be. In Scarface, he has a strict gangster attitude. In Godfather, he has a mafia attitude. In Sense of a Woman it was also different. So, three different characters and they are all distinct. It was like he has the same gesture here and he has the same mannerism there or he has the same line here or there. That’s the way you can actually know someone who is a fantastic actor. He is one of my role models.
It is really hard to say because the time we started, film wasn’t palpable. It was more of foreign movies like Schwarzenegger, Rambo, and all sorts of action movies. I didn’t really have access to television because I didn’t have television at home. I didn’t have access to movies. I mean you go to see movies like ‘Sound of Music’ at your friend’s house. I couldn’t say I have role models from Indian movies; no there wasn’t anything like. When I started, I remember my love for Al Pacino and I used him as a yardstick in acting. If you want to show that you are a good actor, you shouldn’t be stereotype. You should be versatile; you should possess the ability to play different roles. I use the Al Pacino`s role in Scarface, Godfather and Sense of a Woman to show people how versatile he can be. In Scarface, he has a strict gangster attitude. In Godfather, he has a mafia attitude. In Sense of a Woman it was also different. So, three different characters and they are all distinct. It was like he has the same gesture here and he has the same mannerism there or he has the same line here or there. That’s the way you can actually know someone who is a fantastic actor. He is one of my role models.
How do you wear those characters and display different behaviours. What is your source of inspiration?
It is from the society. You look around you and see a lot of people. People wearing different kinds of faces, you realize you are going to interact with these people; everybody has a way of thinking, a way of life. They are all not the same. You can actually be adaptive of all these people. For instance, if you are meant to act like a madman, it will be very professional to actually go around and find the one you think would suit the character you are meant to play in a movie. And you follow the person and study him for a little while so you can adopt the character and you can perfect the character while you are delivering.
It is from the society. You look around you and see a lot of people. People wearing different kinds of faces, you realize you are going to interact with these people; everybody has a way of thinking, a way of life. They are all not the same. You can actually be adaptive of all these people. For instance, if you are meant to act like a madman, it will be very professional to actually go around and find the one you think would suit the character you are meant to play in a movie. And you follow the person and study him for a little while so you can adopt the character and you can perfect the character while you are delivering.
A lot of people think you’re a snub, arrogant and Casanova. Who exactly is Ramsey Noah?
I am a regular easy-going kind of guy. I am not a snub and I am not arrogant. Most times a lot of people had criticized me, but as an actor that is the cross I need to carry. And it is easy for you to say because you are not wearing my shoe. Nigerians are very quick in judging because they are good in throwing words before thinking about them. But the truth of the matter is that we are normal human beings like you. I am not Jesus and I am not here to save the world. I am just an actor. Some people are making my life miserable. At some point when you think that I am arrogant or proud, it might be due to circumstances. I might be having a bad day. That I am an actor does not mean I have it all good and smooth. For all you know, my daughter or my son might be sick in the hospital and you probably came at the wrong time. This could make people think that you are arrogant.
I am a regular easy-going kind of guy. I am not a snub and I am not arrogant. Most times a lot of people had criticized me, but as an actor that is the cross I need to carry. And it is easy for you to say because you are not wearing my shoe. Nigerians are very quick in judging because they are good in throwing words before thinking about them. But the truth of the matter is that we are normal human beings like you. I am not Jesus and I am not here to save the world. I am just an actor. Some people are making my life miserable. At some point when you think that I am arrogant or proud, it might be due to circumstances. I might be having a bad day. That I am an actor does not mean I have it all good and smooth. For all you know, my daughter or my son might be sick in the hospital and you probably came at the wrong time. This could make people think that you are arrogant.
What is your most embarrassing moment?
I can’t actually pencil down any, but I have quite a few. I have had a woman stone me with pure water sachet because she felt that I was mean to some girls in a movie. A woman was sucking an orange and she threw it at me because she didn’t like my behaviour in the movies.
I can’t actually pencil down any, but I have quite a few. I have had a woman stone me with pure water sachet because she felt that I was mean to some girls in a movie. A woman was sucking an orange and she threw it at me because she didn’t like my behaviour in the movies.
Would you say that was the craziest thing a fan has done to you?
I wouldn’t say that, I don’t want to go explicit. (Laughing)
I wouldn’t say that, I don’t want to go explicit. (Laughing)
How do you handle your female fans?
It is just being nice and diplomatic. You can’t be nasty to them, you can’t be mean to them; they are only doing what they are supposed to do because they are showing love.
It is just being nice and diplomatic. You can’t be nasty to them, you can’t be mean to them; they are only doing what they are supposed to do because they are showing love.
Do you have any project you are working on right now?
Yes, I just did a fantastic movie with AY. It is like a comedy, totally different from the lover boy thing, but I still have a little of lover boy stuff in it anyway. It is a whole lot of comedy and shot in the United States. We are going to complete the rest in Nigeria. That’s the work I have pending and there are a few to come.
Yes, I just did a fantastic movie with AY. It is like a comedy, totally different from the lover boy thing, but I still have a little of lover boy stuff in it anyway. It is a whole lot of comedy and shot in the United States. We are going to complete the rest in Nigeria. That’s the work I have pending and there are a few to come.
Tell us about your growing up?
My growing up was like tasting the two sides of a coin. When I said tasting the two sides of a coin; I mean tasting being a rich man and a poor man. I grew up with my mother, and with a silver spoon, I had it all. When I began to realize that I had good things to show off, everything disappeared. We started from grace to grass; that has helped me a lot because it totally balanced the equation of life. It gives me confidence in all spheres. For instance, I can hang out with the enlightened or the rich. I can mingle with them very easily without any complication or complex whatsoever. Also, if it is the low class or poor people, I can mingle very easily with them. I can eat a fantastic dinner in a huge, expensive restaurant and I can go eat amala at a buka and I would not feel anything. I don’t care being a popular actor or a role model. I am a role model to everybody.
My growing up was like tasting the two sides of a coin. When I said tasting the two sides of a coin; I mean tasting being a rich man and a poor man. I grew up with my mother, and with a silver spoon, I had it all. When I began to realize that I had good things to show off, everything disappeared. We started from grace to grass; that has helped me a lot because it totally balanced the equation of life. It gives me confidence in all spheres. For instance, I can hang out with the enlightened or the rich. I can mingle with them very easily without any complication or complex whatsoever. Also, if it is the low class or poor people, I can mingle very easily with them. I can eat a fantastic dinner in a huge, expensive restaurant and I can go eat amala at a buka and I would not feel anything. I don’t care being a popular actor or a role model. I am a role model to everybody.
Are you saying that fame has not denied you anything in life?
It has denied me a few, but it has not denied me being as natural as I want to be. I won’t let that happen. It has happened to some of my colleagues. Fame has taken them away from what they wanted to do or be. There was a time I went to a bank to pay my NEPA bill and I was wearing a short and T-shirt, because it was on Monday morning somebody came down and said ‘Ramsey Noah, you are a role model, you shouldn’t have been wearing this’. I didn’t take it likely with him.
It has denied me a few, but it has not denied me being as natural as I want to be. I won’t let that happen. It has happened to some of my colleagues. Fame has taken them away from what they wanted to do or be. There was a time I went to a bank to pay my NEPA bill and I was wearing a short and T-shirt, because it was on Monday morning somebody came down and said ‘Ramsey Noah, you are a role model, you shouldn’t have been wearing this’. I didn’t take it likely with him.
For you, what was the worst scenario when life was so cruel?
Those were the times when things got really bad for my mother and I and we had nothing. It was so bad that we didn’t have a home or shelter to live in. We had to stay in a store, a small store that could take only one mat. My mother and I squeezed ourselves in that mat. We didn’t even have a cup to drink water not to talk of a stove to cook. And my mother had to borrow, beg and stuff like that. These were moments when I was young I didn’t realize the gravity of poverty we were in, I couldn’t tell. But it was a good orientation for me. It was moments that I thank God for making me past through, because that has sustained and helped me even as an actor. The ability to deliver all the roles they give me because I have tasted both sides of the coin.
Those were the times when things got really bad for my mother and I and we had nothing. It was so bad that we didn’t have a home or shelter to live in. We had to stay in a store, a small store that could take only one mat. My mother and I squeezed ourselves in that mat. We didn’t even have a cup to drink water not to talk of a stove to cook. And my mother had to borrow, beg and stuff like that. These were moments when I was young I didn’t realize the gravity of poverty we were in, I couldn’t tell. But it was a good orientation for me. It was moments that I thank God for making me past through, because that has sustained and helped me even as an actor. The ability to deliver all the roles they give me because I have tasted both sides of the coin.
With all these experiences, what has life taught you?
Life has taught me never to look down on anybody because the person you disregard might just be your saviour tomorrow. I realized that all my mother’s property was washed away by rain. We couldn’t sleep all through the night because of the flood. It was really terrible. Like I said, it is a life lesson.
Life has taught me never to look down on anybody because the person you disregard might just be your saviour tomorrow. I realized that all my mother’s property was washed away by rain. We couldn’t sleep all through the night because of the flood. It was really terrible. Like I said, it is a life lesson.
Is there anything that can make you cry or shed tears after all you passed through?
Yeah, those moments; those terrible moments when we had nothing and we were living off people. People were just helping us out. There were times we didn’t have food to eat three or four days. You haven’t eaten and your stomach is rumbling but you don’t have any place to go. There was a time I lived on the street, in shops. There was a time I slept under the bridge. It was unfortunate that there were no records so that we can have memories we could play back now. To me, I am so extremely grateful that I went through it. At that time I hated everybody around me. In fact, I used to question why God was doing this to me. But I think God knew that I needed this for my future.
Yeah, those moments; those terrible moments when we had nothing and we were living off people. People were just helping us out. There were times we didn’t have food to eat three or four days. You haven’t eaten and your stomach is rumbling but you don’t have any place to go. There was a time I lived on the street, in shops. There was a time I slept under the bridge. It was unfortunate that there were no records so that we can have memories we could play back now. To me, I am so extremely grateful that I went through it. At that time I hated everybody around me. In fact, I used to question why God was doing this to me. But I think God knew that I needed this for my future.
-culled from sunnewsonline.com
YVONNE NELSON GIVES RELATIONSHIP ADVISE
“Ladies you dating a man old enough to be your dad, granddad. Watch itttt….
Ladies you dating a banker? Doctor? Carpenter? Watch it. Especially the bankers and doctors.
Ladies you dating a celebrity? Just watch it…. Little advice
In short, just watch it. The stuff my male friends tell me. Sad and pathetic… it’s a man thing. Unless you wanna have fun, then go for it and enjoy.
That was my brother’s advice. He’s a banker.
Sad to see most women been lied to. Even the married ones. Sad, sad! Sometimes you see it and can’t say it.”
Ladies you dating a banker? Doctor? Carpenter? Watch it. Especially the bankers and doctors.
Ladies you dating a celebrity? Just watch it…. Little advice
In short, just watch it. The stuff my male friends tell me. Sad and pathetic… it’s a man thing. Unless you wanna have fun, then go for it and enjoy.
That was my brother’s advice. He’s a banker.
Sad to see most women been lied to. Even the married ones. Sad, sad! Sometimes you see it and can’t say it.”
THE BANNED "BOKO HARAM" MOVIE
here,s what african news is reporting:
"Silver Bird Cinemas Africa has banned and refused to show a new Nollywood movie titled ‘Boko Haram’ that seeks to portray the heinous acts of the group “Boko Haram” which literally means “School is sin.”
When contacted about their decision to not show the movie, they had this response;
“We had problems with the picture quality, and morally we taught it`s not the right time to show the movie. Aside that, it is a management decision not to show it for now although our aim is to help promote local movies. This particular movie has to stay aside for the time being,” he explained.
In a separate chat with the producer Pascal Amanfo, he stated that the movie might be having some kind of terrible happenings in West Africa and Nigeria, but fans shouldn’t forget that today it is Nigeria, tomorrow it can be another country so the movie’s aim is to only expose the activity of the group.
The movie ‘Boko Haram’ features Academy Awards best actor Majid Michel, and other A-list actors and actresses.
Was it the right thing to ban the movie? Or maybe showing the movie will actually properly expose the groups’ heinous activities and discourage any potential sympathizers they may have? Would you want the movie to be shown here in America? UK? or other countries for that matter?"
Was it the right thing to ban the movie? Or maybe showing the movie will actually properly expose the groups’ heinous activities and discourage any potential sympathizers they may have? Would you want the movie to be shown here in America? UK? or other countries for that matter?"
NOLLYWOOD INDUSTRY ENTERS SOFT PORN
recently, it has been noticed that nollywood has been producing and releasing movies that contain soft porn.
some of them include:
bold 5 babes
pregnant hawkers
room 027
these are only a few...there are others out there.
"THE MEETING" BY RITA DOMINIC EARNED 6 NOMINATIONS.
Very few actresses/actors who decide to produce their own movies succeed and rita dominic may be among them. Her movie "the meeting" has attracted quite a number of nominations already
Below are the list of category nominations for the movie;
1. AMAA 2013 Prize for Achievement in Costume Design
2. Achievement in Make-Up
3. Best Nigerian Film
4. Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Linda Ejiofor
5. Best Actor in a Leading Role – Femi Jacobs
6. Best Actress in a Leading Role – Rita Dominic
2. Achievement in Make-Up
3. Best Nigerian Film
4. Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Linda Ejiofor
5. Best Actor in a Leading Role – Femi Jacobs
6. Best Actress in a Leading Role – Rita Dominic
BIMBO ODUKOYA'S SON REVEALS WHAT ITS LIKE TO DATE A PASTOR
He says its not easy.
“I went to the same secondary school with Kemi’s cousin and she came for her cousin’s introduction. I hadn’t seen her cousin for a while so we agreed to hook up and catch up atOoh la la in GRA Ikeja. I got out of my car and she got out of hers and I was like, ‘who’s that?’ My friend said that’s my cousin. This was in 2011.
“We started chatting and she said she has been single for four years and hasn’t found what she’s looking for. We exchanged numbers and started talking. She’s very beautiful inside and outside. She’s adventurous, daring and outgoing. Her willingness to learn and her love for God endeared me.
“The women I dated in the past, I tell them: ‘Listen, I am a pastor. There are certain things you can’t wear, certain places you can’t go, certain things you can’t say. It’s never easy dating a pastor, especially where they are watching you to see how they can disqualify you. So when we talked about it and she said she is taking it seriously and putting all effort to make it work. I decided then to marry her.
“I proposed to her in March 2012… If I have a list, she surpasses the list of women I have seen. She doesn’t hold on to things. If she’s wrong, she’s quick to apologize. I love her heart for people. With her, you’re not worried about infidelity, she’s not that kind of a person. I’m really lucky!”
JOHNSON POST BABY PICS
PATIENCE JONATHAN'S $3000000 RESURRECTION THANKSGIVING
The first lady of nigeria says she was dead for 7 days after which she was woke from the dead and that is why she has decided to lavishly throw a thanksgiving party out of Nigeria's pockets. A lot of guests were present including aki and pawpaw and the event took place at abuja. Apparently, before this event she claimed not to have undergone any surgery or treatments of any kind. Here are except from her statements.
“I actually died. I passed out for more than a week. My intestine and tummy were opened.” “It was God himself in His infinite mercy that said I will return to Nigeria. God woke me up after seven days.” she didn't specify what medical treatments she underwent but went on to express her relief on how God saved her life her body wasn't brought in like former first lady Stella Obasanjo (like she witnessed giving that they were good friends).
The first lady of nigeria says she was dead for 7 days after which she was woke from the dead and that is why she has decided to lavishly throw a thanksgiving party out of Nigeria's pockets. A lot of guests were present including aki and pawpaw and the event took place at abuja. Apparently, before this event she claimed not to have undergone any surgery or treatments of any kind. Here are except from her statements.
“I actually died. I passed out for more than a week. My intestine and tummy were opened.” “It was God himself in His infinite mercy that said I will return to Nigeria. God woke me up after seven days.” she didn't specify what medical treatments she underwent but went on to express her relief on how God saved her life her body wasn't brought in like former first lady Stella Obasanjo (like she witnessed giving that they were good friends).
NIGERIAN MUSIC ARTIST GOLDIE IS DEAD
Nigerian pop singer Susan Oluwabimpe "Goldie", Harvey, has died after a sudden illness, her manager says.
Her record label said Miss Harvey, 31, had complained of a severe headache shortly after returning to Nigeria from the US where she had attended the music industry's Grammy Awards.
The star was rushed to a hospital in Lagos, where she was pronounced dead.
Goldie had won several industry awards and appeared in last year's celebrity Big Brother Africa TV show.
BBC Africa producer Fidelis Mbah says the programme stirred controversy with some Nigerians who said she did not portray the country's culture in a positive light as she came across as too Western.
Others criticised the musician for her on-off romance with a fellow housemate, the Kenyan rapper Prezzo - but she remained hugely popular with young audiences, he says.
A message posted on her Facebook page on Thursday evening said: "It is with heavy heart that I have to inform you all that Goldie passed this night shortly after arriving Lagos from LA. May her soul rest in the eternal peace of the Lord - Admin."
Kenny Ogungbe, the head of her music label, Kennis Music, said she had "an abundance of talent" and it was a "gloomy moment" for Nigeria's music industry.
She was also enjoying popularity across Africa, he said in a statement.
Her three latest singles from a forthcoming album, African Invasion, were "presently enjoying heavy rotations on radio and TV stations across the continent", Mr Ogungbe said.
Kenya's Daily Nation newspaper reports that Prezzo was already on his way to Nigeria to visit Goldie on Thursday.
source: bbc news
R.I.P
JIM IYKE FOR VIRGIN-ATLANTIC COMMERCIAL AT GATWICK AIRPORT
Jim Iyke has landed himself a 23million Naira contract with virgin-atlantic, below are a few shot of the commercial
NOLLYWOOD STARS AT AFRICA-MAGIC VIEWERS CHOICE AWARD NOMINEES
a number of actresses and actors showed up for this year's award nominee held in Lagos, Nigeria...there was also one held at Ghana.
A NEW BOUTIQUE IN ABUJA BY STELLA DAMASCUS AND FIANCE
Stella Damascus and her fiance(Daniel Ademinokan) open a boutique in abuja which goes by the name "code 55". There's more, they're also selling wigs which goes by the name "adiva hair". these are both located at their jointly owned music and film studio at : Index Two Studio Plaza,Road 69,Gwarinpa II Abuja .
RIHANNA'S NAKED ALBUM COVER PIC
leaked pic from rihanna's new album
here's the uncensored one
WHY HALIMA ABUBAKAR WENT BALD
according to Osaremen Ehi James: Cancer, according to recent research, is killing more people than HIV/AIDS. Cancer has various types like the breast, skin, cervical, lungs, e.t.c., which eat deep into people due to inability to go for check ups or much awareness on it.
One actress that is taking a bold step in battling the menace caused by cancer is Halima Abubakar. To fight cancer, the sexy Kogi-State actress has shaved her hair to that effect. YVONNE NELSON DATING IYANYA
the interview yvonne nelson had with yes magazine has given the impression that she is willing to get married to iyanya if he asks her. its not exactly clear when the romance started, but she seems to be so into him. here's an excerpt from the interview;
Yes!: Have you found the right man?
Yvonne: Not yet. I am still searching
Yes!: Can you tell us about your alleged romance with Iyanya because he mentioned your name in one of his tracks
Yvonne: He is a good friend of mine. I am his biggest fan. I love his music. He’s an amazing guy, special guy! That’s about it.
Yes!: If he proposes to you today, would you say yes?
Yvonne: Maybe, yeah, maybe. You never know. Yeah. I will accept if he proposes. I mean, he’s good, a nice guy.
Yvonne: Not yet. I am still searching
Yes!: Can you tell us about your alleged romance with Iyanya because he mentioned your name in one of his tracks
Yvonne: He is a good friend of mine. I am his biggest fan. I love his music. He’s an amazing guy, special guy! That’s about it.
Yes!: If he proposes to you today, would you say yes?
Yvonne: Maybe, yeah, maybe. You never know. Yeah. I will accept if he proposes. I mean, he’s good, a nice guy.
CHRIS BROWN'S OFFENSIVE HALLOWEEN COSTUME
It is known by all that yesterday was Halloween and Rihanna threw a halloween party. chris brown was one of the guests and
he dressed as an arab terrorist. his boys were dressed similar which led to the assumption that he may have been dressed like Osama bin laden. this is considered offensive to some cultural groups but there has been no development on it yet.
GUESTLIST OF STEPHAINE OKEREKE'S WEDDING.OUR VERY OWN PRESIDENT PLANS TO ATTEND TOO.
Talented actress Stephanie Okereke is about to get married this weekend and she is making sure we don’t forget the date.
But what most people don’t know is that the actress has allegedly sworn to make her wedding the most attended by celebrities and politicos hence she is leaving no stone unturned to achieve that dream.
According to sources, the actress has been tiding things up to ensure a hitch-free wedding ceremony.
But what most people don’t know is that the actress has allegedly sworn to make her wedding the most attended by celebrities and politicos hence she is leaving no stone unturned to achieve that dream.
According to sources, the actress has been tiding things up to ensure a hitch-free wedding ceremony.
She is currently in Paris to ensure all planning is put in place for the big day.A reliable insider hinted that aside the presence of Nollywood stars like Genevieve Nnaji,Uche Jombo,Richard Mofe Damijo,Ejike Asiegbu,Lilian Bach,Ndidi Okereke-Onyiuke , Idahosa’s friends and associates in high places,that it is very likely President Goodluck Jonathan,who sees Stephanie as one of his adopted daughters,would grace the historic wedding with his wife and large entourage.
Arik Air has donated a chartered flight to convey those attending the wedding and they need not pay a dime.
Air France is also providing seats to invited guests at discounted tickets.
Other multinational organizations,we learnt,are also supporting the actress in various ways.
The multi-award winning actress and filmmaker,who recently bagged the Member of the Federal Republic(MFR) national honour revealed that It is an intimate wedding
P DIDDY BECOME THE WEALTHIEST ARTIST IN HIP HOP WITH $550 MILLION.
The HipHop mogul is the closest to becoming a billionaire, leading the pack with a net worth of $550 million once again beating Jay-Z ($460M) to claim the top spot in a list compiled by Forbes magazine.
The music mogul's wealth is fuelled by his Sean John clothing brand, Bad Boy Worldwide record label, vodka brand Ciroc ,a joint venture with drinks brand Diageo, Enyce clothing and Blue Flame marketing.
Dr. Dre retained the third place spot he took last year while fourth and fifth places on the list were filled by Bryan 'Birdman' Williams and 50 Cent respectively.
Forbes Magazine's five wealthiest artists:
1. P. Diddy-$550 Million
2. Jay-Z-$460 Million
3. Dr. Dre-$270 Million
4. Bryan 'Birdman' Williams-$125 Million
APPARENTLY KANYE'S A WOMAN BEATER
A few months back, amber rose was going around telling people that Kanye west put hands on her. That amber made those claims is not a rumour but fact. Generally nobody believes a word that comes out of amber rose's mouth, but a friend of kanye's ex-fiance alexis is cosigning.
Here is the report from this week's in touch
"[Kanye]'s an abuser," reveals a source close to Kanye's ex-fiance Alexis Phifer, adding that it was HIS CRUEL BEHAVIOR, that made Alexis end their 18-month engagement in 2008.
And ironically, one of their WORST fights - the one that got PHYSICAL - was over Kim [Kardashian]. "It was at a Fourth of July party they had at their house," the source shares. "Kanye was on his laptop, and Alexis came behind him and saw that he was looking at the screen of his phone - at a naked picture of Kim."Alexis, a friend of Kim's before she met Kanye, wsa mortified. But when she asked her fiance about the photo, he became angry and defensive. "He said he couldn't control who sent him photos. But then he started getting dramatic - huffing and puffing and making a big deal." says the source."They went outside, and Kanye pushed Alexis into some bushes with ALL HIS FORCE. She was wearing a t-shirt and she got cuts and scratches EVERYWHERE and was bleeding. She was crying. But he just left her there. He got in his car and drove away."
OSITA IHEME AKA PAWPAW BUYS A NEW RANGE ROVER WORTH 7 MILLION
The star actor who already has a Toyota Harrier SUV and a Honda Sports car, just acquired a LR3 Land Rover SUV said to be worth over N7 million. He took his brand new car for dedication
BANKY W GIVES A FAN THE COMEBACK SHE DESERVES 
Nice comeback from Banky W would have shut that fan that went gaga up as no one would have expected such. Thumbs up man, some rude fans need to be zipped up.
CHIDI MOKEME SET TO GET MARRIED THIS WEEKEND.GUESS THE LUCKY GIRL
It is now official. Chidi Mokeme is getting married to Ms Jean the younger sister of Aviation Minister, Princess Stella Oduah Ogiemwonyi. Their traditional wedding ceremony is slated for Saturday April 21, 2012 in Owerri, while the church wedding is slated for Saturday April 28, 2012 in Lagos and reception at the Muson Centre.#
NICKI MINAJ GETS ANGRY AND CLOSES TWITTER ACCOUNT.GUESS HER REASON?
YMCMB rapper Nicki Minaj has deleted her twitter account after getting angry about her music being leaked online. The rapper who just topped the Billboard 200 album chart with the new LP Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded became very annoyed after fan site NickiDaily posted leaked tracks from the album, which made her vowed not to return to the social networking site.
In a series of tweets, she wrote: ''And that's exactly why I'm paying the barbz DUST right now! And deleting my twitter. Smdh - don't cry for me argentina. Like seriously, its but so much a person can take. Good f***ing bye. (sic)''
She briefly returning to the site yesterday (15.04.12), tweeting: ''On second thought I'll just follow a new set of barbz. The ones I follow r very mean and ratchet. *side eyes them* *looks into the sea for more* (sic)''
Her account with over 11 million followers has now been deleted and she has 30 days to reinstate her username should she change her mind.
PRESIDENT OBAMA CALLS KANYE WEST A JACKASS FOR THE SECOND TIME
Beware, Kim Kardashian: President Barack Obama still has mixed feelings about Kanye West.
Back in September 2009, Obama, 50, famously let his opinion be known about West's onstage ambush of Taylor Swift at the MTV Video Music Awards, calling the rapper, 34, a "jackass" for the stunt.
In a brand-new interview in the May issue of The Atlantic, the President explains that he prefers the music of Beyonce's husband Jay-Z over Jay's collaborator and friendly rival West.
"Although I like Kanye," Obama says in the CHAT. "He's a Chicago guy. Smart. He's very talented."
When The Atlantic's David Samuels reminds Obama of his 2009 "jackass" snipe, he replied, "He is a jackass. . . But he's talented."
Obama told CNBC in 2009 that West's onstage antics (which devastated Swift) were "wildly inappropriate." (Seemingly intoxicated, West ranted that Swift didn't deserve her Best Female Video award as much as fellow nominee Beyonce.)
"The young lady seems like a perfectly nice person," Obama complained. "She's getting her award. What's he doing up there? He's a jackass."
MERCY JOHNSON SLAPS FAN.
Actress Mercy Johnson recently displayed that when it comes to anger management, she is just as vulnerable as super model, Naomi Campbell.
While filming in Asaba, the Delta State capital a couple of months back, the actress lost her cool, seized a fan’s blackberry phone and guess what? Smashed it!
Reason, the fan, a make up artiste on the set was filming her while in action acting a romantic scene.
Insiders who witnessed the shameful drama on the set of a movie by Amaco Brothers entitled In The Mind, says that all was well until a make-up artiste on set, a female, obviously enthralled by the callipygian decided to record her favourite star on her blackberry phone as she was acting a romantic scene.
Sources say she was in the thick of acting when she noticed what was happening and jumped off set and charged at the make-up artiste. Slapped her across the face, grabbed her black berry phone and smashed it shouting: “This is how it all begins, this is how it all begins. Before you know it they will start writing lies about me in the press!”
So angry was Mrs. Okogie that it took the entire cast to calm her down and she only agreed to continue shooting on one condition that the said make-up artiste be dismissed from the set.
“I am really shocked,” the said make-up artiste moaned as she sobbed obviously in shock at Mercy’s attack. “I respect and love Mercy so much. She is my role model. I never believed she could get so angry and do such a terrible thing to me. Now I have lost my blackberry phone; I am so sad.”
Few years ago, super model, Naomi Campbell had a similar experience after she threw her Blackberry phone at a maid who eventually sued her for assault.
While filming in Asaba, the Delta State capital a couple of months back, the actress lost her cool, seized a fan’s blackberry phone and guess what? Smashed it!
Reason, the fan, a make up artiste on the set was filming her while in action acting a romantic scene.
Insiders who witnessed the shameful drama on the set of a movie by Amaco Brothers entitled In The Mind, says that all was well until a make-up artiste on set, a female, obviously enthralled by the callipygian decided to record her favourite star on her blackberry phone as she was acting a romantic scene.
Sources say she was in the thick of acting when she noticed what was happening and jumped off set and charged at the make-up artiste. Slapped her across the face, grabbed her black berry phone and smashed it shouting: “This is how it all begins, this is how it all begins. Before you know it they will start writing lies about me in the press!”
So angry was Mrs. Okogie that it took the entire cast to calm her down and she only agreed to continue shooting on one condition that the said make-up artiste be dismissed from the set.
“I am really shocked,” the said make-up artiste moaned as she sobbed obviously in shock at Mercy’s attack. “I respect and love Mercy so much. She is my role model. I never believed she could get so angry and do such a terrible thing to me. Now I have lost my blackberry phone; I am so sad.”
Few years ago, super model, Naomi Campbell had a similar experience after she threw her Blackberry phone at a maid who eventually sued her for assault.
US first lady Michelle obama has responded to the letter penned by the R&B superstar Beyonce on her tumblr page in which she called michelle "the ULTIMATE example of a truly strong African American woman".
Michelle has also praised beyonce in her tweet :
"Thank you for the BEAUTIFUL letter and for being a role model who kids everywhere can look up to. –mo" ,she tweeted
Michelle has also praised beyonce in her tweet :
"Thank you for the BEAUTIFUL letter and for being a role model who kids everywhere can look up to. –mo" ,she tweeted
ARIK AIR TO FLY STEPHANIE OKEREKE'S GUESTS TO FRANCE FOR HER WEDDING
Press Statement...
The sunny-faced multiple award winning actress, Stephanie Okereke, will be getting married to her heartthrob, PR genius, Linus Idahosa in far-away France, sharing vows in front of family, friends and colleagues. The ceremony which undoubtedly is the most anticipated wedding in the country will hold in a 17th century Parisian Castle reserved for royalties this Saturday, April 21. It is rumoured that the new couple wish for guests to receive a unique kind of ‘touch’ from the experience.
The wedding will be a very private affair, celebrating the couple’s love, respect, admiration and appreciation for each other.Arik Air, the official airline for the wedding, is playing a major role. With a chartered flight for select guests from Nigeria to France, Arik has proven to be a true Nigerian brand supporting one of its bests on their special day!
Air France, we also hear is throwing its weight behind the couple; providing highly discounted tickets to guests from all over the world and sponsoring the couples honey moon trip to any destination of their choice abroad.
Everyone is curious to know what Stephanie would be wearing and all the fun and breath-taking details of the event. Magazines are already clamouring to cover exclusive details of the wedding.
WOMAN ALMOST BEATS AY THE COMEDIAN'S WIFE
The crowd was large and the tickets pricey. So, imagine what went on in the mind of a young lady, who had paid for two tables amounting to N800, 000 but couldn’t get a single table! Her insistence to Mabel, AY’s wife, who was dressed in one of the usher’s uniform, to get her tables or have her money refunded, fell on deaf ears. This must have further angered the lady, whose attempt to prevent Mabel from walking out on her, almost ended up in fisticuffs.
JJ OKOCHA PUNCHES THE LIVING DAY LIGHT OUT OF A THIEF WHO ALMOST STOLE HIS IPHONE
The former Bolton Wanderer player sauntered into Eko hotel midway into the concert to join his wife, Nkechi, who was already seated but looking forlorn and without the glow that she has come to be known for. At the end of the show while exchanging pleasantries with some of the comedians, JayJay almost fell victim to a young man who attempted to rob him of his iphone, which he slipped into the back pocket of his pants.
Promptly, he grabbed the petty thief by the arm, punched him on the right eye and proceeded to put his many years of football training to use. He kept kicking the thief so hard in the same manner he would have kicked a football into a goal keeper’s net! As the thief ran, so did he pursue after him, kicking him even harder! Really, the ex international should have been a boxer.
LOLA OMOTAYO EXPECTING ANOTHER BABY FOR PETER OKOYE
People who saw the couple with their young son at the Palms shopping Mall, Lekki, this afternoon swear Lola is pregnant again. People who shopped with them inside Woolworth at the Palms say she's pregnant and already showing. In their own words, she can't be less than five months pregnant.
DRAKE AND RITA ORA DATING
some real interesting news...rapper Drake has a real girlfriend, one that he's going to be making public appearances with...roc nation superstar rita ora.
according to an insider, Drake and Rita have been flirting with each other for months, but the two never actually got romantic because rita was dating reality star Rob Kardashian.
well, her and Rob are over ....and now she's with Drake.
Rita's handlers have been pushing her to drop Rob claiming that its bad for her career. And they( ahem-JIGGA-ahem) arranged for her and Drake to link up a few days ago.
the below pic shows the two artists leaving an event together as a couple.
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