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Why Honourable Desmond Elliot Is An Apology For A Lawmaker

Why Honourable Desmond Elliot Is An Apology For A Lawmaker

March 13, 2023 5:27 am

Desmond Elliot’s foray into the Nigerian political scene cum public life has been lesson filled. It has clearly shown that age is no antidote to stupidity and that power, fame, and association all play useful roles in making a double-edged knife. Ever since the Nollywood icon delved into politics and became a Lawmaker representing the Surulere constituency at the Lagos House of Assembly, his life has witnessed nothing but its biggest swing from glory to gore and the drift doesn’t appear to be nearing a halt anytime soon. 

A few days ago, Elliot was on the screens to apologise to …

Nollywood And It's Poor Interpretation Of African Culture

Nollywood And It’s Poor Interpretation Of African Culture

January 2, 2023 3:25 am

Storytelling is easily the most powerful way to put ideas into the world. All over the world, people are increasingly becoming quite conscious of the kind of stories they allow people to read or watch about them because they clearly understand that telling good stories is a very vital component of marketing. The Nigerian film industry which is captured under the big umbrella called Nollywood which is supposed to be perhaps one of Nigeria’s biggest PR and marketing units appears to be doing the exact opposite.

Ever since Nollywood was officially birthed in 1992 with the production of Living in …

Actress Chacha Eke Faani Quits Marriage Amid Controversies

Actress Chacha Eke Faani Quits Marriage Amid Controversies

June 28, 2022 5:20 am

Popular Nollywood actress, Chacha Eke Faani has announced the termination of her nine-year-old marriage with her husband Austin Faani.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the couple got married in 2013.

The marriage has seen several controversies with the actress often hinting at domestic violence.

Chacha took to her Instagram page late Monday night to announce that she is done with her marriage to Austin.

With the tone and manner she composed her message, it appears that she have been going through hell in her marriage.

She captioned the heading of her message as ‘Leave now alive or …

Peter Obi 'You're Shameless' Actor, Okon Lambasts Fr. Mbaka

Peter Obi: ‘You’re Shameless’ Actor, Okon Lambasts Fr. Mbaka

June 17, 2022 6:32 am

Popular Nollywood Actor, Okon Lagos has lambasted fiery Enugu-based Catholic priest Rev. Fr Ejike Mbaka’s statement about presidential aspirant Peter Obi as shameful.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that Mbaka had during his ministry’s gathering in Enugu State on Wednesday declared that Peter Obi can’t be Nigeria’s president because he is a very stingy person.

In his reaction to the Catholic priests’ comments, Okon asserted that it was God and not Mbaka that would have a final say on Obi’s fate in the upcoming 2023 election.

Read Also: 2023: Peter Obi Too Stingy, Can Never Be President

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Loving Two Women At The Same Time Is Possible — Yul Edochie

Loving Two Women At The Same Time Is Possible — Yul Edochie

June 4, 2022 5:00 am

Popular Nollywood actor and Nigerian politician, Yul Edochie has asserted that it is possible for a man to love two different women at the same time.

Yul made this assertion in a video he shared on his official facebook page on Friday. He went on to state his reasons for marrying a second wife despite his first marriage of 17 years with May Yul-Edochie.

According to Yul, it was impossible to end his relationship with second wife because she had made an impact on his life.

He said, ‘I have heard from people that a man can’t love two …

Pete Edochie Raises Concern Over Increased Cosmetic Surgeries

Pete Edochie Raises Concern Over Increased Cosmetic Surgeries

June 28, 2021 2:56 am

Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, has expressed concerns about the increasing patronage of cosmetic surgeries by Nigerian ladies. 

The veteran thespian, via a video posted on his Instagram page, asked why young ladies seem obsessed with boob and butt enlargement surgeries. 

During an interview with Adakarl TV monitored by Africa Daily News, New York, Edochie said, ‘Today, it is difficult to find a girl who is still what she is. They wear false hair, false lashes, false boobs, false bum, I do not know what is still natural about you, let’s be honest. Why must our girls be obsessed …

The Wrong Projection Of Nollywood

The Wrong Projection Of Africa By Nollywood

April 21, 2020 6:53 pm

The Nigerian movie industry popularly known as Nollywood inarguably is the third largest movie industry in the world after Hollywood and directly behind Bollywood.

The industry which officially began with the legendary film entitled, “Living In Bondage,” in 1992 was unique.

The movie was well scripted, produced and directed but obviously the story-line was a wrong projection of the rich Alkebulan cultural heritage, a blatant insult on the values and morality of the Igbo race particularly, and Nigeria generally.

It negatively portrayed Ndi Igbo as evil, who placed premium on money than human life. It ridiculed the very existence of …

Hollywood

Nollywood Vs Hollywood: Huge Gap In Box Office Earnings

March 1, 2020 9:40 am

Film-making in many years has continued to show its power to be a source of consistent revenue. With the box office successes recorded by Nollywood in recent times, it has become inevitable for Nigeria’s film industry to find itself compared with the epitome of entertainment – Hollywood.

The revered home of the American film industry undoubtedly serves as the benchmark when it comes to commercial success and technological advancement along with the prestige and razzmatazz which surrounds its actors and events. Hence, when talk of comparing Nollywood with Hollywood comes up, it should really be about whether Nigeria’s film industry …

Why Nollywood Can’t Be Too Excited About Netflix

March 1, 2020 9:40 am

Netflix has been wooing Nollywood stylishly for a while now; from streaming Nollywood movies from as early as 2016 to purchasing Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lion Heart’ in 2019.

On Tuesday, Feb. 26, Netflix officially announced its presence in Nigeria and the response since has been positive, as expected. Filmmakers are already counting their returns, writers excited that they will finally be paid better and actors reeling over the possibility of worldwide recognition.

The next couple of months will be identical. Filmmakers trying to pitch their ideas to the network; a large feeling of elitism will reign over the creatives already commissioned …

Alex Usifo: The Making of A Nollywood Veteran

February 27, 2020 9:05 am

Multiple award-winning Nigerian actor and one of the fathers of Nollywood, Alex Usifo, was born in Lagos to Mr Barnabas and Mrs Patricia Anobi Omiagboon on April 16, 1953. It is no gainsaying that made a name for himself long before Nollywood became existent.

His father worked with the Central Bank of Nigeria at different branches in the country and rose to a managerial level before retirement. After a few years in Lagos, they moved to the city of Ibadan where Alex had his basic/primary education and then to Edo State after the civil war to complete his secondary …

15 Nollywood Stars Known For Their Trademark Roles

February 22, 2020 5:40 am

The Nollywood industry is one that is blessed with so many talented professionals, who have made their marks in the sand of time.

Unfortunately, the industry tends to be comfortable with having some of its most gifted actors play the same role over and over again while such actors seem to stabilize into their preferred roles without looking to take up more tasking roles.

The trend of typecasting and stereotyping Nollywood actors according to critics have proven to affect their prowess and creativity and more often than not when such actors are featured in an entirely different role, it suddenly …

Nollywood Awards

All Is Set For 2020 Legend Of Nollywood Awards

February 8, 2020 9:52 am

The organiser of the annual Legends of Nollywood Awards (LNA) has announced that the 2020 edition of the award will hold on February 15 at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos. The award was established in 2012 to celebrate the truly memorable and greatest achievements in Nigeria’s motion Pictures history. Prince Jide Kosoko, Kunle Bamtefa, Kasumu Yero, Chief Wale Adenuga, Alex Usifo- Umaigbo, Bisi Olatilo, Nkem Owoh, Patience Ozokwo, Mrs Taiwo Hassan (Mama Awero), Jimi Johnson, Justice Esiri, Femi Robinson, Madam Kofo, Franca Brown, Larry Williams, Zack Orji, Fred Amata, Keppy Ekpenyong-Bassey and Amaka Igwe were past recipients of the award.…

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