she wrote.
"Oh happy day! Morning family! Never worry about tomorrow cause it's been sorted by your creator Enjoy your weekend!" Saturday, 19 July 2014
Trusted and Proved! 7 Important Ways To Keep Your Relationship Strong!
It is not hard to contemplate that a lot of effort is required to make a relationship work and last and anyone who has been a part of one will completely agree. Even though most people agree that they need to add a little special something, most people really do not actually know what that special something is.
There are plenty of things that a couple can do to strengthen their bond in ways unimaginable and all they need is some guidance. The purpose of that is exactly that, providing couples with some extremely important tips that will undoubtedly lead them down a road that depicts nothing but a prosperous and happy future with your current or future partner.
1. Hey honey how are you?
A tip that most couples overlook is calling your partner in the middle of the day to simply say hello. This is a great gesture that lets the other know the you are still thinking about them, regardless of the fact that you just met each other a couple of hours ago. Do not think of this as one of those calls that is making sure that you are actually, where you are supposed to be. One of the biggest problems with people is miscommunication and not understanding the real meaning behind certain behaviors. Therefore, it is vital that couples look at certain things positively and consider them nice gestures. Maybe you can even share a nice little laugh in between the short call, because we all know how important laughter can be for our health and relationship.
2. Communicate
While this may seem like a given, it’s amazing to me how little time the average couples spends communicating. Of course there is the usual chit chat and “how was your day dear?” kind of banter but getting down to the heart of it, real communication means infinitely more. If there is something that has been bothering you or an area of the relationship that is making you unhappy, simply ignoring it isn’t going to do the trick. Its best when the other person in the relationship knows these concerns so that you can work on a solution together and hopefully keep the situation from getting out of hand. Even if things are great in the relationship, spending quality time discussing more in depth topics is a way for you to channel and heighten your emotional intimacy.
3. Make Time For You
Too many times in relationships, couples forget that they need their own space and end up compromising their own interests which of course leads to unhappiness down the road. Of course there is that beginning “honeymoon phase” in any relationship where it seems that nothing else matters except for the other person but…hate to be the bearer of bad news…that part fades. But like everything else in life, change isn’t always a bad thing. Relationships transition and once they do, you will find yourself missing the friends, hobbies and other activities that you may have momentarily cast aside. Rediscover these interests and a little space will not only improve your relationship but also allow you to enjoy the things that make you who you are!
4. Complement One Another
It doesn’t matter if you have been together 10 weeks or 10 years, complements don’t get old. It’s all too easy to get drawn into that lull of “comfort” (which is a great place to be) but since you are not only best friends but lovers too, it’s important to take the time to make each other feel special. While many of us are quick to point out flaws, we aren’t as quick to dish out complements. Take time to tell you partner you appreciate them and help boost their strengths. Everyone enjoys feeling like they have been recognized for all the good they have done, whether this means making a wonderful romantic dinner or spending 30 extra minutes to get ready to go somewhere.
5. Get Somewhere Together
There is something magical about vacation. As kids we play in the sand, frolic in the waves and go to bed exhausted and happy. It’s important to take time out from the stress of work or of raising a family and to reconnect in a new and exciting place. No matter what your budget, set money aside for a weekend getaway every now and then.
If a relationship consists of “all work and no play,” it’s one that will have a relatively short shelf life. Yes, we are creatures of habit but this doesn’t mean we don’t enjoy a break from the routine ever now and again!
6. Compromise
At last, the one thing that seems so simple but really is hard to master is the art of compromise. Nothing is harder than really believing you are right and having to give up at least part of your battle for the sake of the relationship. There is of course a time to stand up for what you believe in and accept no less than you deserve, but when it comes to maintaining a harmonious relationship, a little bit of compromise can go a long way.
7. A little compliment goes a long way
And lastly, don’t be afraid to complement one another. People just don’t understand how much even a silly little compliment can boost the morale of an individual. For example, tell your man how great his handyman skills are, even if they aren’t, but make sure that you sound serious enough so that he doesn’t think that you are ridiculing him.
Trust me, if you can make your man believe that he is unmatchable in handling that hammer or screwdriver he will not only always be willing to fix things around the house, but might actually turn into a real good handyman. These are three simple tips that most people don’t pay attention to, but can make all the difference in strengthening a relationship.
"I’m the next big thing after Bob Marley"I’m very positive about that -Patoranking
In a new interview with Nigerian Tribune,he says he is the next big thing after Bob Marley..Now that's confidence
I really love and respect Bob Marley and like I said on my twitter handle, I’m the next big thing after Bob Marley…I’m very positive about that. If you watch the video for ‘Alubarika’ closely, you’d see Bob Marley’s picture in it.
People tell me that a lot. A lot of people look at me and say ‘Boy, you are the next big thing after Bob Marley.’ It is not something I came up with, so I just had to claim it by faith.
Jude Okoye’s Wife, Ifeoma Umeokeke, Gushes About Her Man, Thanks Everyone
New bride Ifeoma has just taken to her IG page to gush about her husband, Jude Okoye.
She wrote "Jude is officially mine ❤️❤️❤️..he is handsome, awesome and all shades of amazing"
She further wrote "Thanks to everyone who came all the way to witness this great and special day and all your kind and thoughtful words,,.. I don't know where to start....but God will grant each and everyone one of you all your heart desires. We are indeed grateful! We go on and on"
She wrote "Jude is officially mine ❤️❤️❤️..he is handsome, awesome and all shades of amazing"
She further wrote "Thanks to everyone who came all the way to witness this great and special day and all your kind and thoughtful words,,.. I don't know where to start....but God will grant each and everyone one of you all your heart desires. We are indeed grateful! We go on and on"
The Nigerian Man Who Turned to a Woman; Wins Transgender Beauty Pageant in the Philippines. PHOTOS
Nigeria's popular Transgender Ms Iris Sahhara Henson has been crowned queen after representing her country at a Transgender Beauty pageant known as Super Sireyna on the Eat Buluga show in the Philippines on July 13th. She broke the good news on her Facebook page saying;
"OMG! I won. I am still not sure it is a reality! Maybe I'll wake-up from this amazing dream in a minute! My arm is turning red from me constantly pinching myself to wakeup from this beautiful dream! I am overwhelmed with love! Philippines is truly my home away from home. Thank you to the Eat Bulaga show and production team for giving us the platform to exhibit our intelligence and creativity in positive ways on the longest daytime national television show in the world! Shock is an understatement to how I feel right now!"
Congrats ma'am
Why I Want To Go Into Politics – Desmond Elliot Finally Reveals
speaks exclusively with Tribune, on his career, controversies, style and other issues. Excerpts:
Desmond Elliot rings a bell now, briefly recall how it began?I grew up in Jos, Plateau state, Nigeria. Jos was a peaceful, wonderful and beautiful place. The environment was just conducive to producing a lot of entertainers for Nigeria.
You sound rather romantic about Jos, what do you miss about Jos?I miss the cold weather, the peace of the old serene atmosphere, Jos was just homely
As an entertainer, what do you wish you could go back to do in Jos, the city you love dearly?I want to do a film there because the climate is very good for film production, there would be very good pictures from the rocks on the hills, I just hope peace would be restored there so as to encourage people to come and invest.
We learnt that you want to delve into politics. What experience have you to make a difference on the state of the nation?The current situation is very pathetic. I feel God has helped me thus far and I want to give back through politics that will be favourable to the youths. The worst part of our national life is that the level of corruption has not allowed youths to understand what it means to live a meaningful life . Just because of lack of knowledge of what to do, we are being sidetracked. There are no jobs, and issues like these lead to frustration.
A whole lot needs to be done on agriculture, every state in Nigeria needs to see how it can contribute to nation building. There’s a lot that needs to be done.
What accessories can’t you do without?I think I can’t go out without a wristwatch
What’s your notion on tattoosI wouldn’t wear one, but I have no problems with anyone wearing one
In a few years , what do you want to be remembered for?It would be basically about giving back. I want to be known as a man who gave back to his society
There was this story about you dating two blood sisters, what was it about?I don’t know. It was baseless. The ladies in question are my wards and I take care of them.
Are you blood relation with them?Do I have to be related to them by blood? We are family friends and we have been family friends for years. Their parents are abroad and whenever they are in Nigeria, they stay with me, so it was a baseless distraction and the person who did the article about me has since apologised.
There was also a death rumour about you last year, what happened?It was actually a movie I did, which would be released later this year. I had to get the person who did the story and asked for his reasons.
How do you cope with negative press?I have come to understand that there is no way rumours won’t crop up. I have been in this field for the past 15years and there is no way one can be without one word or the other, people will definitely say things about you whether they are true or not.
After the hustle and bustle, how do you treat yourselfI just take a vacation and relax for a few days.
Joseph Yobo's and his Wife, Adaeze shares photos of her Beautiful mum who clocked 47
Adaeze's mum ,Abigail Igwe Fashanu turned 47 yesterday .She is a lawyer and is married to ex- soccer star, John Fashanu.She also has 3 other children and 24 year old Adaeze is her first child...
"#noformoffilter..Aging backwards?? She is the express image of God.... #itsstillyourbirthdaybeautiful #picfromlastnight #mummyoftheworld #womanofGod��" "Spent her day with her other kids at the motherless kids home yesterday. She is never carried away, she knows her calling. She is love, she is trust, she is wisdom, class, peace, joy, strong, bold, beautiful and more. Am happy that she not only gave birth to me and the other 3���� but she raised us all #sheisneverperturbed #alwaysinchargeofherworldspirituallyandphysically #herwayoflife"
'Why I’m going into politics' -Kennis St. Brown finally Reveals!
Kenny Saint-BrownToday, she is one of the artistes responsible for putting gospel music into the mainstream Nigerian music industry. Interestingly, KSB as she’s popularly called by her fans is stepping out for good. She has declared her intention to go into politics.
In this interview with Showtime Celebrity, the 2010 recipient of Soundcity Music Video Awards for Best Gospel video, explains why she wants to vie for a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly come 2015 and many more…
You said that you are re-channelling all your energies into re-orientating the minds of young Nigerians which are your target audience. How do you intend to accomplish this goal?
I’m still looking at my area of calling which is youth development. I have been involved in youth development programmes in the last 16 years, using our company, Kenny’s Music as a platform.
We have helped in pioneering not just a record label, but a company which has been able to discover raw talents as it developed them to become international acts.
The likes of Tu-face Idibia, Paul Play Dairo to mention but a few are products of Kenny’s Music. We have discovered over fifty artistes and most of these artistes we made them household names. We urged them to go and convert their brands into something else that can generate wealth for them even after they have stopped doing music.
Particularly, I have the ability to discover as well as ascertain how to divert the energies of our youths, especially in the area of entertainment. Since it has added to the GDP of the country.
What am I saying, if you have the kind of rescources that have been pumped into sports development over the years, if only 10 percent of such rescources have been pumped into the entertainment industry, things would have been different in this country.
Talking about Nigerian football for instance, the various teams we have like the Super Eagles, Under 23, Under 20, Under 17, Under 13 and before you know, we are going to have also Under 5. This indicates a system that encourages discovering of young footballers.
The likes of Odegbami, Nduka Ugbade, Jay Jay Okocha and the Kanu Nwankwos were discovered young, before they became international soccer stars. They made mega millions in pounds Sterling, but the British government did not fail to tax them heavily.
So, if 10 percent of what we have been spending on sports were channelled into entertainment you would be sure that Nigeria would become the centre of global entertainment. At the moment, we don’t have such funds in the entertainment industry.
Yet, we have world class entertainers as we are also adding to the GDP of the nation. Don’t you think, it’s high time we begin to put structures in place.
Let’s start from the grassroots by encouraging youth development. It’s obvious now that becoming a graduate does not make one useful. Before now, they used to say that if you don’t have anything you cannot become an artist.
But today, the story has changed. One does not need to be a rich man before becoming an artiste. Look at what MTV is doing in Africa today because of the talents that abound in Nigeria.
The truth is that there are lots of talented youths out there that don’t have the platform to showcase their talents. Oftentimes, either in the Church, or where I’m shopping, I have had to contend with these young talents who would want to give me their CDs and urged me to listen to their works so that I can help promote them.
There are so many of them like that but after listening to them what’s the next thing to do? They cannot afford to pay for air time. In most cases, I have sent so many of them to my brother, Baba Keke.
But it got to a point where Keke called me and said, they are too many. How many of them would I send to radio stations or individuals for assistance? But the money we need to develop these talents is in the hands of the government.
So, how do you intend to help in the area of putting the structures in place?
I can’t work for government at the moment. So, I have to join a political party to let them know what I can do to help the youths.
On which platform are you coming out?
I am contesting under the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC. I have been registered with APC, I’m in ward 4, ward D of Onigbongbo Local Government of Lagos. I’m very active in my ward as well as in my local government.
You are vying for what political office?
I want to contest for the membership of Lagos State House of Assembly.
What made you think that you can achieve all these goals?
Because it’s the legislative arm of government that make bills and laws. And Lagos State is the hub of entertainment; it’s the cosmopolitan city of Nigeria.
It took someone that has an insight into what LAWMA could do and he got into the government and said hey, we can do this! Till date, I still marvel at what LAWMA is doing in Lagos.
The workers keep the streets of Lagos clean. It’s same way I want to become a law maker starting with Lagos State House of Assembly. It is the youth all over the world that my heart is crying for.
Where is your constituency?
Onigbongbo Local Government in Ikeja, Lagos State is my constituency. And guess what! This is the hub of prostitution in Lagos State; Allen Avenue Junction, Opebi road and Doyin.
Why do you think that you are the right candidate to represent your people?
Actually, I have been a youth coach. Few weeks ago, I was at university of Lagos to deliver a lecture on “From Passion to Profession”, which was organised by the Lagos State government.
I was assisting the Senior Assistant to the Lagos State governor, Mr. Akim Animashaun. Recently too, we were at the College of Education, Akoka, where I taught the students on how to regenerate opportunities.
You said that you have been very active in you ward and local government. How active are you in your ward?
About 4-5 years ago, I was the face of education in my local government, the entertainer, as well as the ambassador of change leading the upgrading of public schools to meet up with the standard of that of private schools in my local government.
But until recently, the number of prostitutes on Opebi -Allen axis in the last ten months have increased to over 200 percent. This burden became so heavy in my heart.
You would see a beautiful young girl looking decent in the day time, while in the night, you would see same girl looking half-naked and you’d wonder what has happened to her over night? Isn’t somebody going to show them love and I just can’t fold my arms any more and watch things go wrong in our society.
There’s fire on the mounting, let’s be honest, see what corruption has done to us; see what happens when budget is not meeting project. …So, it’s high time we do something.
To be able to achieve your dreams, you need funds. How prepared are you to play the game of politics?
Well, why should I see problems and not see reasons I should be in the House of Assembly. Where there’s a will, there is a way. Because there is a will for me to help in the area of youth development in Lagos State, there will be a way out to achieve this goal.
Do you think it’s only by becoming a law maker that this particular project can be achieved?
Tell me which other way you can use government money, if democracy is government of the people by the people and for the people, how will the people benefit from the funds belonging to them? Tell me if there’s any other way because if I start an NGO now, you know how people have bastardized NGO’s. You should know that am not hungry. I told someone recently that everything that people have on their lips as prayer points, God has blessed me with. Tell me what is the prayer point now, if I have two cars, is it not only one car that I will drive? If I have a whole house, is it not one bed that I will sleep on? God has blessed me with a son and daughter. I have three degrees and I’m the CEO of my company, KSB International Consulting Company. I’m the vice president of Kennis Music. So, if people want to be famous thank God, I am famous at least for the last 16 years. I have become a household name. So, you can see that I’m a proud beneficiary of these factors in Nigeria. These are some of the benefits that Nigeria has offered me and it’s time for me to help government to transform the country.
Why did you choose APC as your party?
If you see what APC as a party has done in the states where they are controlling, you would be amazed. If you are familiar with how beautiful Lagos State is at the moment, then take a ride to Ogun State where APC is currently in control, and see the massive change that has taken place there. May be, you need to travel to Ibadan, Oyo State and behold the massive changes that have taken place in the city of Ibadan. Or better still, you travel to Osun State and behold what Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola is doing in that state. APC signature is change; especially in the south-west. They have done so well in propagating change not just in the environment but also, in education, infrastructure, health, efficiency and many others. So, they are the team I want to work with for now.
What kind of change would you bring about when you eventually become a law maker in Lagos State?
Now, we are talking about funding, revenue and expenditure. You can’t take it away from the fact that Lagos State has about 57 LCDs and the federal government is funding only 27, according to their records. I am not trying to speak for governor Fashola right now, but the truth is that there is so much demand in respect of the amount of money the state is getting from the federation account. I am saying it would get to a point where the federal government would be able to recognise the great work that the Lagos State government is doing with the LCDA that they are not funding. The state government is using the little amount it’s generating internally to fund the other Local Governments.
Being a celebrated music star, are you going to dump music for politics?
I can’t stop singing. Singing is my nature, music is my life. Give me a stage now and I will kill the stage,. I will get you up and get you dancing. It’s a ministry; I am actually the youth pastor in my church, and every Sunday morning, I’m there. I am a professional person, I can’t say because of this I can’t do that. I’m never an idle person and again, I easily get bored doing one thing.
According to Karl Max, “religion is the opium of the people.”
Vanguard
Friday, 18 July 2014
Impeachment of Nasarawa Governor Turns Very Bloody; 3 Men Killed one person was serious wounded
Three people have died while one person was serious wounded during clashes between Gwandara and Eggon youths who were protesting over the commencement of impeachment proceedings against Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State on Thursday.
Leadership gathered that some armed Gwandara youths stormed the house of an Eggon man around Old Alamis Market and set it ablaze along with his car. Many governorship posters of information minister Labaran Maku were said to have been pasted on the walls of the house.
The state police public relations officer, Ismaila Numan, confirmed the development, saying the house was burnt in the early hours of the day but he could not confirm who was responsible.
Investigations has however revealed that...
The impeachment notice served on the governor by the PDP-controlled state lawmakers did not go down well with the Gwandara youths who resorted to violent protests to register their anger over the attempt to impeach their kinsman to pave way for an Eggon man to take over the leadership of the state.
One of the warring youths was seen with a very deep machete cut in the upper arm as he was being taken to the hospital for medication.
The Gwandara are said to be accusing the Eggon elite of being behind the woes of the governor, leading to the impeachment process by the state legislators.
Maku, the information minister, is of the Eggon extraction whereas Governor Al-Makura is of Gwandara ethnic stock; the latter are considered one of the smallest ethnic nationalities in the state.
When Leadership visited the scene of the violence, burnt-down commercial tricycles littered the area even as shops and other business premises hurriedly closed for fear of being vandalized.
Presidency behind my travails – Gov. Al-Makura
Governor Umoru Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has attributed his present travails to the Presidency. The governor made the disclosure through his senior special assistant on public affairs, Abdulhamid Yakubu Kwarra, while fielding questions from journalists in Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Thursday.
According to him, this development is meant to destabilize APC-controlled states in the country.
Mr Kwarra said: “They are threatened by the monumental achievements of the APC administration in Nasarawa State; there is no administration that is as corrupt as the present PDP-led government in the country.
“Authorities in Abuja should stop the bull from entering a china shop. They are opening a new war front; they should address the issue of the insecurity and Chibok girls instead of chasing shadows in the country.”
He stressed that they were exploring all the options available to them, pointing out that a situation where some members of the State House of Assembly exercise their power without decorum will be highly resisted.
One of the warring youths was seen with a very deep machete cut in the upper arm as he was being taken to the hospital for medication.
The Gwandara are said to be accusing the Eggon elite of being behind the woes of the governor, leading to the impeachment process by the state legislators.
Maku, the information minister, is of the Eggon extraction whereas Governor Al-Makura is of Gwandara ethnic stock; the latter are considered one of the smallest ethnic nationalities in the state.
When Leadership visited the scene of the violence, burnt-down commercial tricycles littered the area even as shops and other business premises hurriedly closed for fear of being vandalized.
Presidency behind my travails – Gov. Al-Makura
Governor Umoru Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has attributed his present travails to the Presidency. The governor made the disclosure through his senior special assistant on public affairs, Abdulhamid Yakubu Kwarra, while fielding questions from journalists in Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Thursday.
According to him, this development is meant to destabilize APC-controlled states in the country.
Mr Kwarra said: “They are threatened by the monumental achievements of the APC administration in Nasarawa State; there is no administration that is as corrupt as the present PDP-led government in the country.
“Authorities in Abuja should stop the bull from entering a china shop. They are opening a new war front; they should address the issue of the insecurity and Chibok girls instead of chasing shadows in the country.”
He stressed that they were exploring all the options available to them, pointing out that a situation where some members of the State House of Assembly exercise their power without decorum will be highly resisted.
Source:leadership
PokoLee! Tonto Dikeh shares adorable pics with her pups;says she treats them like her mum treated her *Photo*
Tonto Dikeh loves animals..She shared new pics of her pups and said
"My Kidz all covered up for d weather, I treat dem jux dey way my Mama treated mii***WARM MILK EVRY1 "
'Why I decided to get married at 43!'- Ibinabo Fiberesima Finally Reveals!
The 43 year old President Of the action Guild Of Nigeria & mother of 5 who has never been married before took many by surprise when news filtered that she's engaged to be married in December. When asked by Vanguard, she confirmed it saying
“Remember, I once said I never ruled out marriage. “When I see a man who wants to marry me, I will marry him. I want to marry please. All my children are grown-ups now. I need my own company. Even my kids ask me when I am getting married and I keep telling them I will marry when I find the man. I have not ruled out marriage at all.”
Actress Bukky Wright opened up-- “I don’t like fat men & men that wait for you to ask before they give”
Bukky Wright The 47 year old beautiful actresses..opened up to the Sun on her kind of man:
“I am attracted to God fearing and good looking men. I don’t like fat men. I love tall dark and slim men.I don’t like deceitful and uncaring men. I could die for a very caring man. I’m a very romantic person so I love romantic men; I love surprise gifts. As a young girl growing up I read a lot of Mills & Boom. I like my man to surprise me with gifts; it sweeps me off my feet. I don’t like men that wait for you to ask before they give. I like men that are in control and know what to do. But I notice that with most men, if you don’t ask you don’t get.
Peter Okoye Of Psquare, Responds to his critics This Morning (Photo)
After having read through all the hate comments from fans for missing Jude Okoye's wedding, Peter who is not bothered has responded by posting the early morning selfie as seen above.
He has this 'oh please, y'all should get a life' expression on his face,
He has this 'oh please, y'all should get a life' expression on his face,
I was named after an animal – Popular Actor Antar Laniyan Reveal + Reveals some secrets never spoken about before
In this chat with Weekend Groove, veteran actor, Antar Laniyan talks about himself, the industry
How did you come about the name Antar Laniyan ?
I know the name Laniyan is not a special one but Antar is peculiar. Some years back, a pregnant woman had a rival who wanted to marry her husband at all cost.
I know the name Laniyan is not a special one but Antar is peculiar. Some years back, a pregnant woman had a rival who wanted to marry her husband at all cost.
This rival went diabolical to make sure the pregnant woman, my mother, did not give birth to me. And after staying 18months in my mother’s womb, they made some findings and it was revealed that my mother had to beg this rival for me to come to life.
Getting to my mother’s rival, she said they had to look for a goanna. Goanna is an animal called Aworinwo in Yoruba language but typical Yorubas call Goanna ‘Antar’. So, they used the Antar or goanna to make concoction for my mother. After some hours, I came to life and my mother decided to name me ‘Antar’ after the animal.
What was your father’s reaction to you being named after an animal ?
My father loved the name. After all, my mother didn’t know he was loved by another woman and the woman could come out to say she was the cause of my mother’s trouble.
My father loved the name. After all, my mother didn’t know he was loved by another woman and the woman could come out to say she was the cause of my mother’s trouble.
Would you say acting has made you a fulfilled person?
Yes, but not in terms of money. I enjoy and derive pleasure in what I am doing and God has been good to me in my choice of career.
Yes, but not in terms of money. I enjoy and derive pleasure in what I am doing and God has been good to me in my choice of career.
Money wise, I am not close to the target. Many people see me on screen and believe this man is making it big but when I consider what I have in my pocket , I know Antar is poor (laughs).
How then do you intend to make money?
Well, if I get good investors who are willing to pump money into my projects and I am given money equal to the strength I pour into directing and acting films, then the money will come.
Well, if I get good investors who are willing to pump money into my projects and I am given money equal to the strength I pour into directing and acting films, then the money will come.
How long have you been acting?
I started acting at age 15, right from my secondary school days, but I started professionally in June 18, 1980 when I met Ben Tomoloju who was then a journalist.
I started acting at age 15, right from my secondary school days, but I started professionally in June 18, 1980 when I met Ben Tomoloju who was then a journalist.
He predicted I was going to do well and better in acting rather than as a soldier, which I earlier wanted to be. Again , all thanks to my principal, late now, and Ben Tomoloju, still living. Whenever I get an award, I dedicate it to him.
Who are your contemporaries in the film industry?
Sola Fosudo, Richard Mofe Damijo, Nobert Young, Yinka Quadri, Taiwo Hassan and others. Though most of them are older in age, but these are my people.
Sola Fosudo, Richard Mofe Damijo, Nobert Young, Yinka Quadri, Taiwo Hassan and others. Though most of them are older in age, but these are my people.
Why did you dump English movies for the Yoruba ones?
I didn’t dump English movies, I just did something for Afriwood . It is only that you go where you are invited.
I didn’t dump English movies, I just did something for Afriwood . It is only that you go where you are invited.
Would you say not being invited like before could be traced to tribalism ?
Partially yes, at first, I saw it as marginalisation but when I started directing Super Story, Wale Adenuga and myself allowed anybody, be it Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa in as much as you are good in the act to be part of the soap. This went a long way to kill tribalism or marginalisation in the industry.
Partially yes, at first, I saw it as marginalisation but when I started directing Super Story, Wale Adenuga and myself allowed anybody, be it Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa in as much as you are good in the act to be part of the soap. This went a long way to kill tribalism or marginalisation in the industry.
What is your take on the dominance of the English speaking sector in Nollywood?
I don’t agree to that but maybe because they are well paid which gives the chance to do more publicity. The more noise you make, the bigger your fame. Also, we have more Igbos in the English sector and they are known for helping one another. That is a tradition the Yorubas lack.
I don’t agree to that but maybe because they are well paid which gives the chance to do more publicity. The more noise you make, the bigger your fame. Also, we have more Igbos in the English sector and they are known for helping one another. That is a tradition the Yorubas lack.
Do you think the English actors are making more money than the Yorubas ?
In the past, yes, but not anymore. But if truly they are making more money than the Yorubas, I wish to be invited to confirm that . The market is very competitive at the moment.
In the past, yes, but not anymore. But if truly they are making more money than the Yorubas, I wish to be invited to confirm that . The market is very competitive at the moment.
Which is more rewarding; being a producer, director, or an actor?
It depends on what the individual wants. If you want money, producer. If what you want is fame, go for acting and if you want to be fulfilled artistically, then choose directing.
It depends on what the individual wants. If you want money, producer. If what you want is fame, go for acting and if you want to be fulfilled artistically, then choose directing.
How do you handle female fans?
I have a cordial relationship with my fans. I make sure a fan feels appreciated. I could go as far as parking my car to greet a fan or even a hug if needed.
I have a cordial relationship with my fans. I make sure a fan feels appreciated. I could go as far as parking my car to greet a fan or even a hug if needed.
Has your wife ever been intimidated by your popularity and advances from female friends?
No, my wife is a very strong woman and I appreciate her a lot. But there was a day I was in the car with her and a woman blew me a kiss from a commercial bus. While doing that she nearly fell off the bus.
No, my wife is a very strong woman and I appreciate her a lot. But there was a day I was in the car with her and a woman blew me a kiss from a commercial bus. While doing that she nearly fell off the bus.
My wife laughed and alarmed at the same time that the woman would fall off. My wife is understanding, she would even tell me if I didn’t make a romance scene look real. So these days, I do them well without holding back, knowing I have an understanding wife.
Was there any point you ever regretted choosing acting as a career?
Yes, there was a time my wife was to undergo an operation to have our child and I couldn’t be there with her because of my job.I just signed the papers and left because my director, Andy Amenechi, was waiting on set, the film was “Strange woman” and there was no phone to even know how she was faring.
Yes, there was a time my wife was to undergo an operation to have our child and I couldn’t be there with her because of my job.I just signed the papers and left because my director, Andy Amenechi, was waiting on set, the film was “Strange woman” and there was no phone to even know how she was faring.
I got to the hospital around 2am and thank God, mother and child were okay. Also, even as the first child, I was not there to bury my father when he died because I was on set and the show must continue. These are times I feel sad about the shortcomings attached to my choice of career.
There is always trouble in Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners ANTP, why?
Everything is calm now but recently somebody I mean Ashaolu was declared a winner of an election that didn’t take place. That was the reason for the last crisis. People felt cheated as this was the reason Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners of Nigeria TAMPAN was created. Funny enough,most people that are members of TAMPAN are also members of ANTP.
Everything is calm now but recently somebody I mean Ashaolu was declared a winner of an election that didn’t take place. That was the reason for the last crisis. People felt cheated as this was the reason Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners of Nigeria TAMPAN was created. Funny enough,most people that are members of TAMPAN are also members of ANTP.
What measures are to be taken to prevent things like this?
People should learn to do things in the right manner. I mean constitutionally.
People should learn to do things in the right manner. I mean constitutionally.
Would you agree that Nollywood is promoting pornography and indecent dressing among our youths?
I will only agree when you say a part of Nollywood. For indigenous actors, we emphasize on movies that promote our culture, religion , tradition and our type of society.
I will only agree when you say a part of Nollywood. For indigenous actors, we emphasize on movies that promote our culture, religion , tradition and our type of society.
I will not do a movie I know parents will not want their kids to see. But I know some of our girls are going wild. We must all fight against pornography and indecent dressing in our society.
[MUST Read] BOKO HARAM: Security Alert in Lagos!
At Last! The Lagos state government has accepted that Boko Haram has infiltrated Lagos. To this effect let us all be cautious of the following.
1: Please don't buy "Suya" in public places again, the plan is to poison the spice sprinkled on the Suya ".
2. Watch the shoemakers, Cloth menders "obioma", that you call into you premises.
3. If your generator goes off at midnight within an unsecured premise or neighbourhood, Please don't go there to restart.
4. When you go to public places e.g Shoprite, be careful where you park, Government is advising Lagosians to stay clear of such places at night, be mindful of major bustops at night, Obalende, Oshodi, mile2, Ojota, Ojuelegba. Etc.
Local government officials will be going round to collect personal ID's and passport photographs of all gatemen in lagos in a bid to trace suspected Boko Haram members, Please ensure you know and have d personal details of your gatemen, pay close attention to their movement during the day and at night.
Please Let's Keep circulating.
It may seem like a joke but being security conscious never killed anyone.
Veteran actor Adebayo Salami aka Oga Bello Celebrates 50-years On Stage!
Nollywood Veteran actor Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello has revealed plans for the celebration of his 50th year in the entertainment industry. The actor has picked September 25th and 28th for the celebration of his landmark achievement which has seen him become one of the most successful actors in Nigeria.
The celebration would kick off on 25th of September 2014, at the Agip Recital hall of the Muson centre, Onikan Lagos, with a stage play titled “Oloko Oba” (King’s Name sake) and the grand party will hold on Sunday September 28th at Time Square event centre Ikeja Lagos. According to Oga Bello, “it feels good to look back and see how far I've come and it sure calls for celebration.
According to information gathered, the stage play is directed by Abiodun Abbey and it x-rays the story of a wicked king who derives pleasure in terrorising his people. He eventually found out about a young man who bears the same name with him, he got upset and said the man should be beheaded. The young man in his wisdom saved himself by asking the king a simple question he could not answer. It’s an interesting story but don’t intend to say it all now.
However, the stage play is for a selected guest of 200 dignitaries that would include politicians, brand executives, businessmen, veteran movie stars, and the media”
The stage play would subsequently lead to the grand finale of the celebrations scheduled to hold on Sunday September 28th 2014, at Time square event centre, Ikeja Lagos.
Wednesday, 16 July 2014
Meet Very Famous People You Did Not Know Were Yorubas (PHOTO)
Hollywood actor. He was born on October 1, 1962, in Lagos State to Nigerian parents from Abeokuta, Ogun State.
He has featured in several hit movies such as Hotel Rwandan, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End and many TV series: 24, Lost, Law & Order, Criminal Minds amongst others.
He has also featured in blockbuster Nollywood movies like: Last Flight To Abuja, Black November, Half Of A Yellow Sun.
Hakeem is a brand ambassador for telecommunications company Etisalat Nigeria.
WALE
US Rapper Wale, real name Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, was born to Nigerian parents both from Yoruba tribe, Ogun State, but grew up in the USA.
Wale, aside being one of the top rappers in the US, has also become popular in Nigeria.
He has done collaborations with singers like Wizkid in ‘Nobody But You’, Olamide in ‘Make Us Proud’. The Maybach Music superstar, Wale, visited his motherland in December 2013.
British singer, Jacob Taio Cruz, real name Adetayo Ayowale Onile-Ere, is of Nigerian heritage. He was born on April 23, 1985, in London to a Nigerian father and a Brazillian mother.
Cruz, who started writing songs when he was 12, was signed on a US publishing deal at just 18 years of age.
He began his song-writing career at the age of 19 and has won several awards some of which are: BRIT Awards, Billboard Music Awards, ASCAP Awards and American Music Awards.
Hollywood actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje was born on August 22, 1967, in Washington, D.C to Nigerian parents.
Aside being fluent in Yoruba, he is also fluent in several languages such as: English, Italian and Swahili.
He has featured in movies like The Bourne Identity, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Mr. Eko on Lost, Simon Adebisi on Oz, The Mummy Returns amongst others.
Adetomiwa Edun
British actor Adetomiwa Edun was born in 1984 to a Nigerian father from the Yoruba tribe and a half-Ghanaian, half-English mother.
Edun, who moved to the United Kingdom at the age of 11, has featured in movies like Slaves, Law & Order: UK, The Hour, Passengers.
He is popularly known for his role in the TV series, Merlin, when he played ‘Sir Elyan’ and he became the second black in 2009 to play Romeo at the Globe Theatre.
In addition to being fluent in English and Yoruba, he speaks French.
Richard Ayoade
Richard Ayoade is a British actor born on June 12, 1977, to a Nigerian father and a Norwegian mother.
The comedian, actor and writer has written several award-winning stage plays in the UK.
He is also a well-known face on British TV having starred in the highly popular The IT Crowd. He made his Hollywood debut in 2012 after starring in the comedy The Watch alongside Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn and Jonah Hill.
David Oyelowo
Hollywood actor David Oyelowo was born on April 1, 1976, in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, to Nigerian parents.
He has featured in movies like: The Butler, Small Island.
In March 2010 he played the part of Keme Tobodo in the BBC’s drama series ‘Blood and Oil’ (a film about Niger-Delta area of Nigeria).
Adepero Oduye
American actress Adepero Oduye might not quickly ring a bell but she featured in hit movie ’12 Years A Slave’ alongside British-Nigerian actor Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Adepero Oduye is born to Nigerian parents from Yoruba tribe. She played Alike in Pariah (2011), TV series, Law & Order amongst others.
She has received several awards, including a nomination for Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead.
Hollywood actress Hope Olaide Wilson was born on August 16, 1985, to Nigerian parents from the Yoruba tribe.
Hope Olaide Wilson, who moved to the United States in 1996, has featured in Tyler Perry’s movies ‘I Can Do Bad All By Myself’, ‘After the Dark and Faith and Dreams’ amongst others.
She won the 2009 Diversity Awards Female ‘Nova’ Award Recipient for promising talent.
SOURCES: Naij
Read Paul Okoye of P-Square Very Funny Response To A Fan...
Paul Okoye updated his Facebook page revealing how many people complain he is being biased when it comes to sending out birthday wishes to his fans. He however decided to send out his own special birthday wishes out to all his fan celebrating their birthdays from 1st of January to 31st of December to ‘close the case’.
Some minutes after the update, a fan claiming to know him from way back, commented on the post accusing the singer of forgetting her despite their history, and even poked him further about not wishing her a happy birthday….Paul Okoye’s funny response may get you giggling. Read the screenshot of the conversation below :
Some minutes after the update, a fan claiming to know him from way back, commented on the post accusing the singer of forgetting her despite their history, and even poked him further about not wishing her a happy birthday….Paul Okoye’s funny response may get you giggling. Read the screenshot of the conversation below :
This is Too bad! Masquerade Causes 5month Old Baby To Fall Inside Big Boiling Soup Pot
Not the real pic Panic struck Amakohia Ubi community in Owerri West Council Area of Imo State on Monday, as a five-month-old baby boy slipped
from the hands of his minder, a 10-year-old girl, who was being chased by a masquerade and fell inside a large boiling pot of soup.
An eye witness told our correspondent that the 10-year-old girl, who also suffered severe injuries, was fleeing from one of the “ Owu” masquerades that had chased her in front of a house while carrying the deceased toddler and as she ran to the back of the house, she stumbled and the toddler slipped from her hands and fell into a pot of soup being prepared by a food vendor.
According to the witness, the masquerade, on realising the havoc caused, took to his heels.
However, efforts to revive the baby proved abortive as the baby was pronounced dead by a doctor, after some good Samaritans rushed him to a nearby hospital.
When NEWS MEN visited the scene, parents of the deceased baby were still in a state of shock and refused to speak to the press as sympathisers besieged their residence.
The Amakohia masquerade festival also known as “Owu” is the most dreaded festival in Owerri West Council as it is characterised by display of charms, constant flogging and harassment. Meanwhile, the festival, which normally lasts a month, has been temporarily suspended as a result of the incident.
Source: Daily Sun
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