Labelling Actresses As Prostitutes - The Bane Of Nollywood Actresses Unhappy Homes - Stella Udeze

Stella Udeze, the Nollywood actress, is of the opinion that the act of tagging actresses as prostitutes is the reason behind many failed relationships and unhappy homes for female thespians.

Ms Stella said the issue of failed relationships isn't the fault of the actresses but the prevalent perception of often unfairly labelling women in Nollywood as prostitutes.

Stella in a chat with Potpourri, stated that eighty percent of men in Nigeria hold the belief that being an actress equates to being a prostitute.

She said, "80 percent of men in Nigeria feel that being an actress makes you a Prostitute, this is the reason that some actresses don’t seem to have a happy relationship."

She however urge men to understand that, though there might be actresses with vad character but not all. She advised me to learn to differentiate the good from the bad.

It Was A Set Up - Baba Ijesha Appeals His 5-Year Conviction, Says He Was Acting Out A Script

Convicted Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, known popularly as Baba Ijesha, has asked the Court of Appeal in Lagos to set aside the judgement by the State High Court that sentenced him to five years imprisonment over sexual assault of a minor.

Baba Ijesha was committed to five years imprisonment over the sexual assault of a minor by Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo (retd.) at the Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court, on July 14, 2022.

However, the actor who is currently serving his jail term has approached the appeal court to challenge his conviction and five-year jail term.

His counsel, Kayode Olabiran on Tuesday, April 23, told the appeal court that his client was set up by a colleague (PW1), Damilola Adekoya, who had invited him to act according to the script provided by him.

Meanwhile, the Director of Public Prosecution, Dr Babajide Martins, says the appeal lacks merit, hence, urged the court to dismiss the appeal and affirm the judgment of the lower court.

Happy Birthday My Unparalleled Brown Sugar - I. K Ogbonna Celebrates Rumoured Lover, Ini Edo, At 42

It’s no longer news that Nollywood actor, I.K Ogbonna and his female colleague, Ini Edo have been rumoured to be an item after Ini Edo celebrated Ogbonna in a birthday post and called him her King, using many other sweet words to express herself.

Responding, Ogbonna also called her his love, further fueling the speculation.

To further fuel the speculation that both Nollywood actors might be in a relationship, I. K Ogbonna took to Instagram to celebrate Ini Edo’s 42nd birthday with a post he dedicated to her.

The video collage contains memorable and fun moments they've had together, from dancing with each other to visiting restaurants, going on boat and all the sweet memories they had.

The actor who was once married with a son captioned his post thus; "Happy birthday, queen. the unparalleled brown sugar. HAPPY BIRTHDAY @iniedo”

I. K Ogbonna continued with his birthday message to Ini Edo with prayers and accolades.

He wrote, "May the divine power of God shower you with tranquility and may your name resonate unexpectedly in prestigious circles for all the right reasons."

The actor continues, "You are an extraordinary individual, and I beseech the heavens to perpetually bestow blessings upon you and your endeavors."

'Shanty Town' producer, Ini Edo, was married to a US-based businessman named Philip. in 2008 but the marriage ended in 2014. She had a daughter through surrogate whilst I. K Ogbonna has a son with Sonia Morales.

See I.K’s post and reactions to it below:

Toyin Abraham Acknowledges Funke Akindele As The Leading Nollywood Actress

Popular Nollywood actress and movie producer, Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi’s has publicly admits fellow actress, Funke Akindele as the number one Nollywood actress and movie producer, whilst calling for reconciliation, an end to a long rivalry, and feud.

Toyin Abraham shared a photo of Funke Akindele on her Instagram page, accompanied by an open letter urging fans to do away with any ongoing conflict between them.

She wrote, "I had set records in the box office, Aunty Funke came and beat them, and today I am happy because she has challenged me to set higher goals."

In spite of the initial rivalry triggered by 'he said, she said' (according to Toyin) in the Yoruba movie industry, she expressed admiration for Funke’s achievements and the inspiration she provided for other women in the Nigerian movie industry.

Toyin showers accolades on Funke saying, "Thank you for making great movies and selling them like your life depends on it aunty Funke, you taught other women to hustle harder."

The 41-year-old actress then urges that they (she and Funke) should compliment each other as healthy rivals.

She said, "Sis, let’s compliment each other even in competition at the box office, I owe you one post in December (only 1 o, I need to sell market…Lol), I admire you and wish you all the best."

The Ijakumo producer while reflecting on the negative impact of past rivalry on their personal lives, careers, and relationship, delved into their past competitive dynamic, highlighting the challenges they faced in the Yoruba film industry and how they gradually attained growth.

She wrote: “If you guys knew the fierce competition to be number one in those days in the Yoruba industry which created camps, enmity, and many professional gossips.

Toyin noted that the number one cause of fights in the industry before the social media era was ‘he said, she said’.

She added that the industry is being turn apart with gossips and lots of damages caused with ‘he-said, she-said’.

As the 'Alakada Reloaded' producer narrated how she and Funke climbed the ladder of success in the Yoruba and the English segments of the Nollywood, she highlighted Funke’s achievement with the movie titled "A Tribe Called Judah" and concluded that they can have a healthy competition, rather than bitter competitions.

In her words, "Aunty Funke, I celebrate you for showing us what is possible, you are a winner, selling over 1B, you made it possible for other women to dream. With time, age and wisdom, I have come to the conclusion that we can actually compete without being negatively competitive."

Funke Akindele responded to her colleagues reconciliation initiative, wishing her the best.

Funke wrote, "Toyin baby ❤️❤️ all the best dear.”

Address Me As 'Dr NBS' - Nkechi Blessing Brags As She Bags Honorary Doctorate Degree

Nkechi also seized the opportunity to advise and cautioned her fans that while more formal photos are yet to come, anyone who omits her hard-earned title might just stir up trouble.

I her words, “Before I enter studio snap professional pictures, Manage this one first if you fail to address me as DR. NBS we go get serious problem anywoo hello LAGOS DR is back.”

Nkechi Blessing's honorary doctorate degree comes shortly after Nancy Isime, a well-known Nigerian actress and media personality, also announced she received an honorary doctorate in arts and philosophy from Prowess University Delaware in the United States.

Nkechi also seized the opportunity to advise and cautioned her fans that while more formal photos are yet to come, anyone who omits her hard-earned title might just stir up trouble.

I her words, “Before I enter studio snap professional pictures, Manage this one first if you fail to address me as DR. NBS we go get serious problem anywoo hello LAGOS DR is back.”

Nkechi Blessing's honorary doctorate degree comes shortly after Nancy Isime, a well-known Nigerian actress and media personality, also announced she received an honorary doctorate in arts and philosophy from Prowess University Delaware in the United States. 

My Painful Truth Will Beat All The Lies - AY Comedian Speaks On His Troubled Marriage

Ace Nigerian stand up comedian and Actor, Ayo Makun, known popularly as AY, has finally spoken on the speculations surrounding his twenty years marriage with his wife Mabel Makun.

A blogger, Gistlover, had sparked a firestorm with scandalous claims that Mabel had left her marital home, because of alleged infidelity on the part of the 30-Days In Atlanta actor and producer.

Following the allegation of infidelity, AY had received backlashes from his fans forcing him to speak about his troubled marriage.

Mr. Makun admitted that his friendship and marriage of twenty years with Mabel is slipping off his grasp, adding that neither he nor his wife is without fault.

He said, "It is one thing to watch my friendship and marriage of twenty years slip off my hands, but it’s another thing for the parties involved to understand how to appropriate blames in a space that is designed for most women to always play the victims and win."

The actor added," I can tell you for free that no one is completely innocent to cast stones."

AY also issued a stern warning against digging deeper into their private matters to safeguard his teenage daughter, Michelle's mental well-being, and shield her from potential harm, especially because of her presence on social media.

The comedian wrote, "My personality and ability simply confirm that i have reached that stage in my life where I can not be entertaining the public with deep personal family issues."

AY added," Not even when I have a grown-up daughter with access to social media, I must protect her mental health because of the things she sees online about her parents that she can't be proud of. They just might be too much for her to handle."

Ayo Makun stated that keeping quiet doesn't implies he's weak or incapable of dealing with issues but he's logical enough to understand the difference between opinions, values, beliefs, and facts.

He acknowledged that he's found himself doing some things that he is not proud of.

The Delta-born comedian concluded by stating that his painful truth will prevail over all the lies.

In his words, "My painful truth will eventually beat away all the lies, but I am loving the way that lies about me in all these blogs are traveling faster than the truth."

Kate Henshaw Rains Curses On Troll Who Accused Her Of Taking Bribe To Delete Posts Against Sanwo-Olu, Tinubu

Nigerian film actress cum fitness enthusiast Kate Henshaw has reacted to reports that she received a bribe from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to delete all her social media posts against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu.

An X user @Caulcrick has weeks ago alleged that the APC bought the actress’s loyalty and consequently, she deleted all her vitreous posts against Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Babajide Sanwo-olu.

Reacting on Sunday morning, March 31, Kate Henshaw who recently lost her mother to the cold hands of death shared a screenshot of the report as she cursed both the X user and the blogger.

The fitness enthusiast explained that she had been silent on the accusations for personal reasons. Kate Henshaw then dared the accuser to come up with evidence and post it on social media.

Kate Henshaw wrote:

“My silence for the past few weeks was for a personal reason.

“I’ve never been known to not speak my mind. Both the handles and the blogger, you will not end well!!

“You will meet such an unlucky fate in this life that you will wonder why you existed. You have the visibility you so hungrily crave right here on my page.

“Do with this what you will. Then post the evidence you so shamefully do not have, I dare you. Simple.”

"The proof of victory over every destroyer and naysayer  is His resurrection!
So it remains till eternity!!
Jesus is ALIVE!! Kimono," she added.

Men In Nollywood See Women Not As Capable Professionals, But Pleasure Objects - Halima Abubakar

Popular Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, has opined that men in the Nigerian movie industry often look down on their female colleagues.

She said, "Men's notions about women in the Nigerian movie industry aren't positive, often, they see women as sex objects, rather than capable actresses who can hold their own when it matters the most, and they looked down on women, most especially the young ones that are trying to make it."

The thespian added that there are cabals in the entertainment industry working against the growth of young and aspiring female actors, thus destroying the movie industry.

Halima said, "If a female actor decides to produce a movie, the cabals will begin to mock her and you will hear things like, ‘She thinks she has grown’.

The 36-year-old award winning actress who said she is motivated by females currently making waves in the entertainment industry added that a friend could even be the one to throw you under the bus, spilling secrets one don't want people to know.

The 2011 Afro Hollywood Best Actress also revealed that she regretted meeting certain people in the earlier stages of her life.

Stating that Everybody she met when she was a younger lady are useless,

There's A Man Out There For Me - Peju Johnson

Despite failing marriages and the scarcity of good men, Nollywood actress, Peju Johnson, has expressed optimism about getting married soon and looking forward to having kids.

Money Is My Major Priority In A Relationship, No Money, No Love - Nollywood Actress Nnaji

A former beauty pageant and an actress, Charity Nnaji when revealing what she would considers before marrying a man has countered her colleague, Peju Johnson, who asserted that she would rather marry for love because money without love can lead to a divorce.

Why I Won't Marry A Man Because Of Money - Actress Peju Johnson

Marriage is a vital part of human existence and it is an institution established by the creator.

Marriage is simply the coming together of two passionate individuals, a male, and a female, in its original context for procreation. 

Ace Nollywood Actor, Ojo Arowosafe, Aka Fadeyi Oloro, Dies At 66 Of A Protracted Illness - Family Confirms Cause Of Death

The Nigerian movie industry has lost another veteran, Ojo Arowosafe, who is known popularly as Fadeyi Oloro. 

My Father's Death Moulded Me Into Everything I've Been - Omotola Jalade Ekehinde

Ace Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekehinde, has revealed how her father's death shaped her into the kind of person she is even today.

I'm Not Interested In Marriage - Alexx Ekubo

Popular Nigerian actor, Alexx Ekubo, whose failed relationship recently trended after his ex-fiancé, Fancy Acholonu tenders a public apology, has said that he is no longer interested in any relationship that will result in marriage.

Falegan Shades Nkechi Blessing As He Reveals New Lover, Says He's Shut Doors On Expired 'Blessings'

Opeyemi Falegan, the ex-lover of popular Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing, has thrown a subtle shade at the actress while revealing that he's found love again.

Tiwa Savage Bags Lead Role In Acting Debut Movie, 'Water And Garri'

 

Nigerian songstress and multi-award-winning artist, Tiwatope Savage-Balogun known simply as Tiwa Savage, has bagged a lead role in JM Films' first feature movie titled 'Water and Garri.

Social Distancing Is Important For Mothers-in-law Who Are Not Accommodating - Queeneth Agbor

Actress, Queeneth Agbor, has shared how she will relate with her future mother-in-law, whilst urging ladies to remember that their mums are mothers-in-law too.

Toyin Abraham - My Past Challenges Were Spiritual

When in one of her recently released movies titled 'Ijakumo (the born again stripper)', Toyin Abraham used a line that goes thus ''Emi Dada, Emi Dada Awuru, Awuru ya ile-ya igi oko'' (I am Dada, Dada Awuru, the one who splits lands and trees with thunderous efficacy), not many would have thought that the popular Nollywood actress was actually born 'Dada' (a child born with a natural deadlock).

How A Sex Scene Almost Got Me Expelled From Tertiary Institution - Lilian Afegbai Reveals

My first movie role almost got me rusticated says Nollywood actress, Lilian Afegbai.

The screen diva who attended Benson Idahosa University (BIU) in Benin, Edo state said she faced a disciplinary panel after the movie in which she acted in a sex scene with Jim Iyke was released.

I'm Lucky But I Learn The Hard Way - Mercy Johnson Reveals How Mama G Counselled Her To Stop Indecent Dressing

Mercy Johnson-Okojie, the Nollywood actress has confirmed that her senior colleague, Patience Ozokwor, known also as Mama G counseled her to quit dressing indecently.