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Former bread seller, Olajumoke joins Nollywood _ Former bread seller, Olajumoke Orisaguna, who recently photo-bombed Nigerian-British rapper Tinie Tempah during a photo shoot by popular Nigerian singer and photographer TY Bello in Lagos State, is now making a try in Nollywood.  _ She made this know via a post on her instagram page. Acting the bride for GOTV. Styled by  @tiannahsplacempire Makeup by  @datmultitalenteddoc #olajumoke _ She was trained as a hairdresser where she “met an artisan named Sunday Orisaguna. They married in 2010 and later had two children. She is fluent in Yoruba

- Some Nigerians lack manners. They want to take pictures with you, but won't watch your movie - Actress Omoni Oboli ___  Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli, has shared her experience with some Nigerian cinema goers and how difficult it is, to convince some of them to see your movie. In a chat with Pulseng, she said: "Some people really don’t know how to talk or they just feel like they don’t care.  ___  Sometimes, people say stuff like ‘I don’t watch Nollywood films.’ ‘Why should I pay to see your film?’ ‘How can I come to the cinema to watch home video?’ I’m like ‘it’s not home video, there’s a difference.’ There are some made for cinema Nigerian movies and there are home video movies.  ___  So, if you’re watching it in the cinema, it’s a made for cinema Nigerian film. It’s quite difficult convincing some people. Some people have their minds made up, there’s nothing you’re going to say to them. They won’t watch your movie.  ___  Some of those people, af...

#WakeUpNigeria : Lack of guidance & counselling made me study medicine – Kiki Omeili _ Award winning actress, Kiki Omeili best known for her role as Lovette in the TV series Lekki Wives, has revealed that lack of guidance and counselling made her study medicine.  _ Speaking at TVC’s Entertainment breakfast show,  #WakeUpNigeria , the medical doctor turned actress said; “It was obvious I loved the art, but I went on to study medicine because there was no guidance and counselling”  The actress who is known for her role in ‘Lekki wives’and some other movies including ‘horror’ exposed that she didn’t have to learn the art of acting as it came naturally to her. _ She said: “It came naturally to me. I was born with it.I didn’t learn any of it.” _ Kiki highlighted that she did a lot of stage works from primary school up to the university.

_ As a result of death of Nollywood actors from chronic diseases, the Federal Government has endorsed a Healthcare and Life Insurance Scheme for Nollywood practitioners. _ At the recent launch of the Nolly Health Insurance which comprised Life Insurance and Pension scheme, the Managing Director, Nigerian Film Corporation, Dr Chidia Maduekwe, commended the initiative. “On behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, the launch of the unified Health/Life Insurance and Pension Scheme (LIPS) is a thing of joy and it gladdens my heart to be associated with it,” said Maduekwe. _ The Lagos State’s Acting Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Adebimpe Akinsola, also said the scheme was long overdue in view of the health challenges which had claimed many lives in the industry due to lack of fund for medicare and commended the leadership of the movies and creative industry for the laudable programme.  _ Speaking, the managing director, Nigerian Guild of Actors, Fred Amata, charged...

Nollywood actress, Aisha Lawal is one of the very few actress whom attention haven’t been given to by the media, probably because she has never had any serious scandal. but we are glad that she is in the limelight today for her Waves Magazine cover issue, and how well she bloomed like a beautiful flower. Her photos from the shoot which have been breaking the net recently took alot all of people by surprise, even her followers couldn’t believe she was the one. Just like Cinderella by 12 midnight who turned into a princess, our beautiful Aisha Lawal did shine bright like a diamond in this cover. The issue, which was tagged “Aisha Lawal, the untold story of a screen goddess” shone more light on her career, her life and that of her future. Well we can’t get enough of these photos, Aisha Lawal is indeed a screen goddess.

Big congrats to the Diva! Its a well deserved award. _ #Citypeople #tiwasavage   #goldmynetv

FIRST Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, on Sunday went back to London to join her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari who has been on medical vacation since 7th May _ Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, addressing State House Correspondents shortly after her arrival in Abuja on Tuesday (6/6/17) from United Kingdom where she went to visit her husband, who is on medical leave in the British capital. She conveyed the appreciation of President Muhammadu Buhari to Nigerians over their constant prayers and said he would soon return to the country. _ Mrs. Buhari had returned to Nigeriaearly hours of last week’s Thursday and preceded to Owerri, the Imo State capital, where she was received by the wife of Imo State Governor, Nneoma Nkechi Rochas Okorocha. _ Confirming her trip back to London yesterday, Special Assistant to the First Lady, Media and Publicity, Mrs. Adebisi Olumide-Ajayi, said the First Lady returned to London on Sunday but added that there was no information about her return date.

Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim and her man, rapper, Ice Berg Slim got matching tattoos to mark his birthday and their one year anniversary of dating.The mother of one and the rapper are in Washington celebrating together.

It is no longer news that  #Wizkid ’s music is one of Africa’s biggest exports. Everyone with interest in African music would have known by now, how highly demanded and widely heard, his music is. His recently released, SFTOS album is enjoying hot airplay in and out of Africa, debuting  #107 on the Billboard top 200 albums, while  #2 on the world albums chart.  _ This is coming as added success to the concomitant achievements of collaborating with Drake, Chris Brown and other international artists. Now, the Starboy himself is being considered in some quarters as an international artist, and the ease with which his music is penetrating into the global market is giving credence to that fact. His journey to international prominence is a major topic in the circle of African music lovers and it is easy to guess why.  _ For a guy who started out as only a “Shitta Boy” with a dream, who used to run errands in OJB Jezreel’sstudio while hoping to get a chance to record;...

Nollywood actress,   Nkeiru Sylvanus   has given her own take concerning the issue going on in Nigeria. According to the   actress , the problem of Nigeria is not just the problem of the past leaders like we always say and would like to believe. To this light skinned actress, the problem of Nigeria can be traced also to the present generation who have not taken a stand. Nkiru Sylvanus stated this on Instagram where she said that everyone should come together to ensure that we work together instead of casting blames. Before reading this, please where has Nkiru Sylvanus been?

As the beautiful Daughter of Nollywood actress and producer,   Ufuoma Mcdermott , Kesiena clocks 2 today, the excited mother has penned down some lovely words for Her, as she shares with her followers how she almost lost the child during pregnancy due to Malaria Drugs. She said and we Quote; “I didn’t even know i was preganat with you. those malaria meds could have killed you, but God spared you for us like #snowWhite” READ ALSO:    Actress Ufuoma McDermott Shows Off Her Adorable Family In New Photos The proud mother went further to reveal how various affliction tried to take the Little Kesiena away, but she was able to defeat them all and continued to grow stronger. “It is true #Kes. I will catch a grenade for you. I will empty myself to know you are full” more words of love from  Ufuoma  to her daughter  Kesiena . Ufuoma Mcdermott  further revealed how her daughter started walking at the 8th month and went forth to...

Nollywood Actress   and mother of one,   Tonto Dikeh   has revealed that she will remarry once she finds true love She made this revelation during an interview with Premium Times newspaper, where she spoke about her   Career , her faith in God and her love Life. Tontoh   who agreed that love is a beautiful thing, said she hasn’t given up on love yet, that if and when she finds that one   true love , she will hit the alter once again. Check out the excerpts from the interview; “I was off the scene for a long time but I retuned with a bang. I stared in a yet to be released film titledCelebrity Marriage and it will be out soon. I’m all fired up because I’m involved in the movie. I don’t want to be involved in the acting like I used to be in the past. I have shot a film in a day, in the past but not any longer. I’m not looking for popularity so I am just trying to stay relevant by starring in very few quality movies. My family proposes t...

Nollywood actress, Bisola Aiyeola has revealed that she has a crush on the Mavins record Boss, Don Jazzy, and she will love to get married to him in 2018. While on set for the movie ”Glipse”, the former Big brother Naija housemate comically asked her followers, that if they were to choose a celebrity they will get married to what will their hashtag be. 00:00 00:59 Bisola went further to reveal that hers will be #BISSJAZZ2018, short for Bisola and don Jazzy, and the second would be #IdrisBizz2018, Idris and Bisola. While we are still unsure which of the Idris she is talking about, we are certainly sure that Don Jazzy is on Bisola’s list of marriageable bachelors by next year. Although this was comically made known by Bisola to her followers, but like we all know, behind every joke, there is an atom of seriousness. Well we will be certainly glad if indeed something happens between Donjazzy and our Bisola Aiyeola, but then lets not forget that...

Ghollywood actor,  Majid Michel  has hinted on the fact that there shouldn’t be sex before marriage as that is fornication in the sight of God. According to him, society has accepted the situation which is not supposed to be normal and has made it part of the norms. “My philosophy in life doesn’t permit the youth, especially to engage in sex because it is against the constitution of the kingdom of God, a covenant is being established in the spirit world and this thing (sex) has a strong hold on our life if one is involved” he added. Majid Michel In an interview with Ghanaweb, Majid stated that married women who denied their husbands of sex are giving their husbands the ticket to cheat on them. He said it is the duty of the woman to satisfy her man even if they don’t feel like it but added that if the man is grounded in spirit and knowledge, he would be ready to solve the issue and not look elsewhere. Asked if h...