Omowunmi Akinnifesi, a Nigerian model and former winner of the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN), has revealed that she made a covenant with God at the age of 18 to remain a virgin. The 37-year-old model shared her story on a recent episode of her podcast, explaining that her decision to abstain from sexual intercourse was a personal choice made as a covenant with God. Akinnifesi emphasized that her commitment to sexual purity was not about being “celibate” but about consecrating herself to God. She revealed that she had struggled with shame and stigma surrounding her virginity, particularly in…
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Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Ruth Kadiri, has spoken out against producers who put unrealistic pressure on actors to achieve a million YouTube views. In a recent post on Instagram, Kadiri criticized producers who judge a film’s success solely based on its immediate online performance, stating that this practice reflects their own shortcomings. Kadiri argued that many producers lack an understanding of how platforms like YouTube operate, and that they should not expect actors to achieve unrealistic goals. The 36-year-old actress urged actors to resist the pressure of these misguided expectations and to focus on their craft instead. “Dear Nollywood actors!!!…
Nikki Giovanni, a celebrated American poet, educator, and public speaker, has died at the age of 81 after a long battle with lung cancer. Giovanni was a prominent figure in the 1960s Black Arts Movement and was known for her powerful and thought-provoking poetry. Born on June 7, 1943, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Giovanni began gaining attention in the late 1960s for her poetry, which explored themes of racism, identity, and social justice. She went on to publish over 30 books, including her autobiography “Gemini” and several spoken word albums and children’s books. Giovanni’s poetry was not only a reflection of…
Nigerian rapper Reminisce has expressed his opinion on the current state of the music industry, stating that money has become the primary factor in determining a hit song. According to Reminisce, the quality of music has taken a backseat, and huge budgets now play a crucial role in making a song successful. Reminisce shared his thoughts on the ‘I Said What I Said’ podcast, saying, “The game has now changed to another phase. The phase where you now have to spend money to get hits. Money now produces hits not music anymore.” He further emphasized that the marketing budget of…
Veteran singer, Eldee The Don, has made a remarkable claim that his father was the first person to connect Nigeria to the internet. According to Eldee, his dad set up the first cyber cafe in Lagos and provided internet services to major clients, including oil firms and government agencies. Eldee revealed that his early access to technology, courtesy of his father’s innovative work, gave him a significant edge in the music industry. He shared his story on the Adesope Live show, stating, “My dad was a pioneer in his own space as well. That man [my Dad] was the first…
Nollywood actress Omowunmi Dada has shared her intense preparation for her role in the 2019 film ‘Oloture’. The movie tells the story of a journalist who goes undercover as a prostitute to expose human trafficking in Lagos. To accurately portray her character as a sex worker, Dada visited a brothel daily for two weeks, interacting with prostitutes and learning about their daily lives. She also had to learn how to smoke, which proved to be a challenging task. Dada recalled her experience on set, saying, “I smoked from day one. In fact, on my day one on set, I smoked…
Nollywood actress and media personality Omotunde Adebowale, popularly known as Lolo 1, has disclosed that she is single and open to potential suitors. The 47-year-old radio presenter made this revelation in a recent episode of Oyinmomo. Lolo 1, who is also famous for her role as ‘Adaku’ in the TV series ‘Jenifa’, chose not to disclose the paternity of her four children but emphasized that she is a single parent. She expressed pride in her ability to provide for her children, stating that she earns from her work and takes pride in being both mother and father to her kids.…
Regina Daniels, a renowned Nollywood actress, has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Universidad Azteca, a private university in Mexico. In an Instagram post, Daniels expressed her pride and gratitude to those who supported her throughout her academic journey. She thanked her husband, Ned Nwoko, for his “unwavering support and encouragement” and her mother, Rita Daniels, for being her “backbone” throughout the years. Daniels celebrated her achievement, writing, “Another Achievement unlocked, Bachelor in Psychology bagged. This moment is more than a milestone; it’s a testament to countless hours of hard work, determination, resilience and…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele is confident that her latest movie, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’, will shatter box office records by grossing N5 billion when it hits cinemas this December. In a viral video featuring some of the movie’s cast, Akindele expressed her optimism, stating, “We are making N5 billion this year.” If ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ achieves this projected figure, it will surpass the record set by Akindele’s previous film, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’, which became the first Nigerian movie to earn one billion naira. The movie premiered on Sunday night in Lagos, attracting various celebrities, including Akindele’s estranged friend,…
Ghanaian actor John Dumelo has emerged as the winner of the Ayawos West Wuogon constituency election. Dumelo, who contested on the platform of the National Democratic Party (NDC), defeated the incumbent, Lydia Alhassan of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Dumelo won the election with 40,561 votes, while Alhassan polled 27,377 votes. This is Dumelo’s second attempt at the constituency seat, having narrowly lost to Alhassan in the 2020 election. Dumelo began his acting career in 1991 and has since appeared in various Gollywood and Nollywood movies.
Nigerian singer Young John has expressed his disappointment at being excluded from conversations about the best musicians in the country. According to Young John, he is often overlooked because he started his career as a producer before becoming a singer. He took to his X handle to express his feelings, saying, “I see how you all leave me out of conversations prolly cos I started out as a producer. Continue! Time will tell!” Young John gained prominence as a producer for YBNL Nation, working with artists like Lil Kesh and Olamide. He later launched his singing career under Chocolate City…
Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Nigerian music icon Dbanj for his selfless support of her and her Jenifa brand. According to Funke, Dbanj put his own project on hold to support her. He was supposed to travel for a project, but he cancelled it to work with her at no cost. Funke revealed this during the premiere of her movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa. She praised Dbanj’s kind gesture, saying he told his team to cut the project and did the work for her without charging a fee.