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It can be hard to keep up with celebrity relationship low-down, but we certainly try.
Why I Always Act The Same Role of Rich Man - Akin Lewis
Nollywood Akin Lewis is a veteran actor who has been in this entertainment industry for over 40 years. He has starred in a number of blockbbuster movies including Your Excellency, Love Is War, Up North, Devil in Agbada, Seven and a Half Dates, and more.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Sad Thing That Happens When a Parent Chooses Favourite Among Their Kids - Gabriel Afolayan
Gabriel Afolayan is a part of what has now become in Nigeria one of the most popular family dynasties. He is the brother to ace film maker Kunle Afolayan and related to a host of other popular names including Adeyemi Afolayan, Aremu Afolayan, Moji Afolayan, and more.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Hire Foreigners Over Nigerians to Manage My Lagos Restaurant - Tracy Nwapa
It is something that I've been definitely noticing a lot more of and I'm happy to hear one business person's reasoning on why this is the case. If you go to a lot of high-end restaurants or businesses in town, you'll notice that while a lot of the staff are Nigerian, the management positions are usually filled with expatriates (i.e. foreigners).
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Check Out How Desmond Elliot, Deyemi, and More Paid Respect to Olu Jacobs
Nigerian star and legend Olu Jacobs recently clocked a milestone age of 80 years old. The renowned actress who has starred in some of Nollywood's biggest blockbusters including Eye of the Gods, Royal Tears, Ashanti, Bloody Ring, Oloibiri, Dry, and many more. Last year, it was revealed that Olu is currently battling with Dementia with Lewy bodies.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I'm Now Selling Oatmeal and Jollof Rice After Winning BBNaija - Whitemoney
Winner of last year's Big Brother Naija Season 6: Shine Ya Eye edition, White Money was without a doubt a fan favorite during the season. White Money was seen as relatable because of his constant time in the kitchen, the hustle spirit in him, his backstory, and his personality.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why a Lot of Older Actors Are Struggling - Ayo Adesanya
So many people want to break into Nollywood. The entertainment industry is one of the most sought after industries in Nigeria and a lot of people dream of making it big in this industry. For a lucky number of people, they made it big and they made it big at a time when the industry was still coming up making them what we now know today as veterans.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Wanted to Compete on The Voice (USA) But Wasn’t Allowed - Waje
Nigerian singer Waje is very popular for her music that includes hit singles like For A Minute, So Inspired, I Wish, Coco Baby, and recently Vibes featuring her The Voice Nigeria co-mentor Falz The Bahd Guy.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
7 Nigerian Celebrities Clocking 70 This Year
70! 70 years of age is a very big deal. Historically, not many people have lived long enough to hit 70 and so every time a person crosses such a milestone, it is definitely worthy of celebration. This year, some of Nigeria's most prominent figures either have already or are going to be clocking 70 some time during the year. Are you ready to see who these lucky ones ae? Then without further ado, let's go!
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I'm Never Doing Nigerian Idol Again - Seyi Shay
Nigerian superstar singer Seyi Shay caused quite a lot of conversation when she made her judging debut and run on last year's Nigerian Idol competition. After a year as a judge on the popular and prestigious show, Seyi Shay left the judging panel. This year, she and other judge on her season DJ Sose were replaced by singers Simi and D'Banj. The season went on to still be a roaring success but a number of people still missed Seyi Shay and wished she was on the show.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How I Dealt With Fine Boy Who Tried to Date Me and Bobrisky For Money - Nkechi Blessing
Nigerian actress Nkechi Blessing and socialite Bobrisky have had their fair share of online combat. One of the reasons I'm discovering today why they used to fight was because men who approached Nkechi also approached Bob and that used to cause problems. I'll let you see what Nkechi herself said about the whole thing so without further ado, here's what Nkechi Blessing said about the fine boys who tried to date her and Bobrisky for money and how she dealt with it.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why Getting Old in Nigeria Is Not Anything to Pray For - Kanayo O. Kanayo
Not many living actors today can boast a 30 year old career in the entertainment industry, but one man who certainly can and has remained very relevant over the years is Nollywood legend, Kanayo O. Kanayo.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
