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Who Is Andrew Worsdale?| Biography Of Andrew Worsdale | Profile Of Andrew Worsdale| History Of Bridget Pike| Meet South African Actor & Film Maker Andrew Worsdale

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Meet South African Actor & Film Maker Andrew Worsdale Andrew Worsdale is a Johannesburg-born South African actor, filmmaker and journalist. Worsdale studied drama at Wits University, before completing an MFA in Film and TV on a Fulbright Scholarship at UCLA.

Name: Andrew Worsdale
Nationality: South African
Age: 56
Agency: Legends
Contact: Lisa Modisane

Physical Attributes:

Height: 1.72m
Eye Colour: Blue
Hair Colour: Blonde
Shoe: 8
Trousers : 32
Shirt : Medium

Talents:

Writer, Director, Journalist, Mimic, Voice Artist

Languages:

English & French

As a filmmaker he has made several short films and produced some documentaries including the cult underground feature-film Shot Down, which he directed in 1987.

His latest film, Durban Poison, a killer romance road movie based on a true story and starring Brandon Auret and Cara Roberts, will be showing at the Labia Theatre in Cape Town and Bioscope Theatre in Johannesburg from 11 July.

Active as an actor, he has performed in numerous stage, television and film productions including; as Rimbaud in Christopher Hampton’s “Total Eclipse”, Lorenzo in “The Merchant of Venice”, Antipholus of Syracuse in “A Comedy of Errors”, David in the Market Theatre’s production of “Torch Song Trilogy” for which he was nominated as Best Newcomer in the AA Vita Theatre Awards, the Fool in famed performance artist Robert Wilson’s production of “King Lear” at KTTV studios in Hollywood, and most recently in Robert Coleman’s acclaimed New South African farce, “Afrodizzia. As a filmmaker Worsdale has made several short films including, “Who’s Afraid Of The Big Bad Woof?”


Who Is Amude Booth?| Biography | Profile| History | Meet Kannywood Actor Amude Booth ( The Son Of Zainab Booth)

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Meet Kannywood Actor Amude Booth ( The Son Of Zainab Booth), Amude Booth is now on TV television films such as the North24 and the All, which most people do not even watch over.

Many people marveled at the size of the Amude Booth because in 2000 the first time he appeared in a movie entitled “RISKING” was the grandfather of a boy.

Amude Booth is today a great man, now playing in English and continues to play his film in the Kano town.

Just like our Mujji newspaper reports that the real father of Amude Booth Kani, Maryam, is not a Nigerian, but has been living for a long time with her mother in the state of Zainab Booth.

Here are some of the following pictures of the movie star: –

Who Is Amos Keltlele?| Biography Of Amos Keltlele | Profile Of Amos Keltlele| History Of Amos Keltlele | Meet South African Actor Amos Keltlele

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Meet South African Actor Amos Keltlele, Born in the dusy streets of soweto’ where anything is possible.my family and i resided next to a hostel’ where various migrant workers lived. over the weekends i feasted over the colourful performances they use to give. i could not escape not to be inspired by these spirited performances.

General Information:

Name: Amos Keltlele
Nationality: South African
Age: 51
Agency: Legends
Contact: Lisa Modisane

Physical Attributes:

Height: 1.85m
Eye Colour: Brown
Hair Colour: Black
Shoe: 7
Trousers : 32
Shirt : 40

Talents:

Acting, Tap, Dancing, Music

Languages:

English; Zulu, Sotho, Xhosa

Soon my friends and i found ourselves pracitising. we began busking as gumboot dancers.unaware that seed of passion was being nurtured.we then went on to establish a youth club.

Ellingotn Mazibuko became our teacher in tap; ballet & contemporary dance.ellington then instroduced me to a dance academy where my journey into the world of dance trully began.i learnt from great teachers such as michael fischer; adel blank & sandra rosenburg.

1987 saw me perform in my first musical piece “the great worlds”. then moved onto perform in king afrika; ipi ntombi; mary widow; west side story & jesus christ superstar and most recently soweto story.

Today im blessed to have performed on some of south africa’s top stages and alongside phenomenal dancers. as a performer i was not limited to the stage i also branched into the tv industry and had the opportunity to act in some of our local soaps including generations; isidingo & zero tolernace.

As long as my feet keep tapping’ sky is the limit!

Who Is Anele Zondo?| Biography Of Anele Zondo | Profile Of Anele Zondo| History Of Anele Zondo | Meet South African presenter, MC, Model & Actress Anele Ney Zondo 

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Meet South African Actress Anele Zondo.  Anele Ney Zondo is a South African presenter, MC, model, influencer, voice over artist and an actress.

Anele Zondo first made waves as a presenter on Massive Music on Mzansi Magic and now a leading role on the new hit telenovela, ‘The River’.  But what facts do you know about the bubbly beauty? Check out all the fun facts about Anele Zondo below.

1. Anele Zondo is a triple threat. She’s an actress, a TV presenter and a model. She comes from Newcastle and has two older sisters.

2. She holds a Diploma from Boston Media House. She loves reading books.

3. She’d like to have a leading role with Shona Ferguson. She finds the actor hot. If she could kiss any celeb in the world, it would be Leonardo Dicaprio.

4. Her wildest dream is to have her own island named after her where people just twerk, eat and sleep all day.

5. She can’t live without a boyfriend and if she weren’t an actor and TV presenter she jokingly says she’d be a stripper.

Television Productions:

Production Character Prod. House Year
Massiv Music Presenter Don’t Look Down 2018
The River Support Tshedza Pictures 2018
Massiv Music Presenter Don’t Look Down 2017
It’s Cmplicated Cameo Fuzebox Productions 2016

Who Is Anelle Bester ?| Biography Of Anelle Bester | Profile Of Anelle Bester | History Of Anelle Bester | Meet South African Actress Anelle Bester

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Meet South African Actress Anelle Bester, Anelle Bester is the epitome of a creative all-rounder. She completed her Drama degree with Cum Laude from Pretoria Technicon in 2006, specializing in Acting, Cabaret and Directing.

By adapting the novel “Dis ek, Anna” for stage in her 4th year, Anelle was awarded the Sanlam Prize for Theatre and had the honour to produce the production at the Aardklop National Arts Festival resulting in rave reviews.

Name: Anelle Bester
Nationality: South African
Age: 34
Agency: Legends
Contact: Lisa Modisane

Physical Attributes:

Height: 1.68m
Eye Colour: Blue
Hair Colour: Brown
Shoe: 7
Dress : 32
Bust : 32A

Talents:

Singing, dancing, makeup, painting, squash, accents.

Languages:

English; Afrikaans

Anelle also has extensive experience on the small screen and with Multi-cam, in the likes of “Binnelanders,” “City Ses’la,” “Erfsondes,” “7de Laan” and “Rhythm City”, in which she currently plays the resident Doctor. She has also appeared on the big screen and was awarded a lead role in the MNet short Film “Believe” with another feature film “Harry’s Game” in post-production. 

Whether it’s comedy, drama, suspense or romance, Anelle transforms herself into each character with great ease and conviction. Her latest staggering performance was in Pandjieswinkel, as the flirtatious and needy receptionist Madie, directed by Koos Roets for Kyknet. Still to come, Anelle will feature in the 2nd season of the Mzanzi drama Saints & Sinners.

Anelle is also an accomplished Voice-Over Artist and was the voice of Virseker in 2013 and then went on to become the National Afrikaans voice of Pick n Pay for 2014. Her current resident brands include Westpack Lifestyle and Jet and she’s proud to call brands like Nivea, Nedbank, Lexus and MTN her clients.

With her infectious smile and her endless talent the audience is in for a welcome surprise.

Who Is Aya Mpama ?| Biography Of Aya Mpama | Profile Of Aya Mpama| History Of Aya Mpama| Meet South African MC, Singer, Voice Over Artist & Actress Aya Mpama 

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Aya Mpama 

Authentic, fresh, full of young life yet imbued with a sense of maturity, and with just enough sophistication to take it across generations, Aya is becoming an integral part of the musical lives of South Africa’s discerning music lovers. Into the space between the jazzy torch songs of old, and a fresh homegrown infusion of earthy self-penned compositions, comes an often jubilant, fun and sweetly sophisticated jazz sound.

Name: Aya Mpama
Nationality: South African
Age: 34
Contact: Lisa Modisane

Physical Attributes:

Height: 1.52m
Eye Colour: Brown
Hair Colour: Black
Shoe: 3
Dress : 32
Bust : 32C

Talents:

Singing, Dancing, Writing, Yoga

Languages:

English; Zulu

A slate of live performances is underway and she truly enjoys the interaction with live and universally appreciative audiences. As a songwriter, it is Aya’s sonic “state of mind” that was showcased on her debut album. “My music is a representation of my identity, the music I love, the songs that have influenced me, my direction and the dreams that I hold.”

 

Hailing originally from KwaZulu-Natal, her work in stage performance, numerous intimate live gigs in Durban and a degree in Music and Drama from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal have all assisted Aya in shaping her musical vision. That Aya’s sweet, soulful voice may be familiar to South Africans can be put down to her selection as a Top 6Idols finalist in 2005.

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The real benefit of the Idols experience was connecting with Dave Thompson(Sony Music-Africa) who knew right from the moment he first heard Aya sing that hers was a special talent – and when Aya moved to Johannesburg, he wasted no time in inking a deal with the artist..

 

Right from the onset, Aya wanted a “fresh, jazzy sound – close to the old standards but relevant to who I am as well as the audience that I am playing to.” Fine-tuning the sound was no easy task. “I’m a diverse woman – I think in both Zulu and English, I was born in Swaziland, lived in Zambia and spent much of my childhood in Durban.I am as much an urban girl as a rural one so that needed to be reflected in the music,”

Aya is capable of holding the attention of her listeners to her CDs, but it’s in the studio and on the stage that she really comes alive. She has performed at numerous corporate functions around South Africa, for both local and international VIPs, with a five-piece,a three-peice band and as a solo artist; – as a consequence she has fans continent-wide who appreciate her muzic.

 

Her very natural ability to switch between English and Zulu only adds to the performance appeal. “I know just instinctively which words need to be conveyed in which language and I do think that the choice adds to the impact of the lyrics and the songs,” she says.

 


Her performances are a perfect representation of an artist who knows where she is going in life and in music – straight to the top of both, taking the shortest route through the hearts and minds of her audiences. Her’s is always an unforgettable performance.

Aya is not only a musician but both a television and radio personality who presents a music programme entitled ‘SoulSundays’ on SABC 1 and does a show on Metro fm every saturday morning from 1-3am.

 

Stage Productions:

Production Character Prod. House Year
Dead End Tseli 2005

 

Television Productions:

Production Character Prod. House Year
Talk SA Presenter Welela 2014
Talk SA Presenter Welela 2013
Talk SA Presenter Welela 2012
Rhythm City Hot Chick Quizzical 2009
Muvhango Pumpkin Word of Mouth 2009
Soul Sundays Presenter 2008

Who Is Bryan Hadwen?| Biography | Profile| History | Meet South African Actor Bryan Hadwen

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Meet South African Actor Bryan Hadwen.  Bryan Hadwen is an actor and writer, known for Ek Joke Net (2011), Ek Joke Net 2 (2014) and Superhelde (2011).

General Information:

Name: Bryan Hadwen
Nationality: South African
Age: 37

Physical Attributes:

Height: 1.81m
Eye Colour: Green
Hair Colour: Blonde
Shoe: 9
Trousers : 36
Shirt : 41

Talents:

Acting, Miming, Comedy

Languages:

English; Afrikaans

Television Productions:

Production Character Prod. House Year
Inkaba Derek Urban Brew 2012
Jacob’s Cross Brad Holmes Bombshelter 2008
Hillside Dr. Martin GBR Productions 2007
Cheap as Chips Presenter DSTV 2006
Gameshows on 45 Host Clearwater 2006
Angels’ Song Stewart/Banker Clive Morris 2006

Who Is Carly Baily?| Biography | Profile| History | Meet South African Actress Carly Bailey Natasen

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Meet South African Actress Carly Baily, 

The Publisher and socialite Carly Bailey Natasen looked like a tall glass of something in this Ryan Keys piece.

Stage Productions:

Production Character Prod. House Year
My Children, My Africa Isabel Innocent Siza 2011
Peter Pan Wendy Galeboa Moagi 2009
Uitgeslape Haas Princess Prof Holme 2008

 

 

Commercials:

Production Character Prod. House Year
Mini Cooper Countryman V Pretty girl Luma Production House 201


Chinese Man Marries Muslim Nigerian Girl And Accepts Islam

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Congratulations are in order for the latest couple in town after their recent wedding union. The young Muslim Nigerian lady got married to her sweetheart in Plateau state, according to Islamic rites.

According to reports, the Chinese man who came to Nigeria with a close family member for the wedding, accepted Islam before getting married to his partner.

Congratulations to them once more. 

Who Is Don J. Amilo? | Biography Of Jerry Amilo| Profile Of Jerry Amilo|History Of Jerry Amilo|Meet Nollywood Actor Jerry Amilo

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Meet Nollywood Actor Jerry Amilo, Jerry Amilo is a famous Nollywood actor, director, producer, musician and a writer. He was born on 21st July, 1970 in Anambra State.

 

Jerry Amilo is an actor, known for the following movies:  Desperadoes (2001), Mafians 2 (2006) and King of the Town (2006).

My Fiancée Left Me for Another Man While I Was on Wheelchair: Jerry Amilo Narrates Story Of His Life.

•I Don’t Like Talking About My Past

It was like a movie. A front tyre suddenly pulls off from his car. With a sweat-soaked face he struggles to bring the car to a halt. A step on the brake sends the car into space, somersaulting several times. With bloodied face, he and his co-traveller lay unconscious – looking as good as dead. Laid in the mortuary, he got a second chance to live again. Famous Nollywood actor, singer, producer and director, Jerry Amilo (as known as Nigger Please), has a larger-than-life story to tell about his tragic car crash. With a scarred face, the tell-tale signs of a past horror are undeniable. Surviving the crash, a stay in the mortuary, Amilo’s got a chance to live. Rising from that sordid moment, he has become a successful figure in Nigeria’s movie industry. Amilo shares his narratives with Oge Ezeliora about how his fiancés left him for another man because he was on a wheelchair following the accident. But his life is more than being a tragedy. The Anambra State-born thespian talks about his relationship with former Delta State Governor, James Ibori and how he successfully turned Asaba into the new hub for Nollywood movie productions. Amilo surely has a riveting tale to tell as he hesitates from time to time while relieving the horror that almost defined his life

Why did you choose acting?

It’s a long story. I came into acting in 1986. I believe I am talented and was part of those who started the movie industry. When we started there was nothing like Nollywood. We just had few actors and actresses who were grounded in drama.  I actually started from my church, coming from a family of devoted Catholics. I was in the drama unit of my church. I was trained to act very well though we only acted biblical accounts. Having moved to Lagos in Surulere, a lot began to happen for those of us who were into showbiz. We started acting local dramas and also went into music because I have a good voice. And can dance. I and my friends then formed a group that performed for shows. In those days, I wrote songs, sang and sold songs. I and my group also got into break-dance to thrill our audience. I was among those who represented Nigeria in dancing competition in London in 1986. I also worked as entertainment manager of Christie Essien Igbokwe and a whole lot of other artistes.

 Do you still write and sing songs?

Why not? Like I said, I am gifted in songs. Most of the soundtracks in my movies are done by me. I also sell soundtracks to different producers. It all depends on the kind of movie you are making. Most times I am always at the studio producing one sound or the other. I also went into fashion because I am a fashion freak. I was a choreographer and I taught  a lot of people how to dance and act.

 Why did you choose acting ahead of music?

There was no money in music. You got peanuts for the good music you did and you couldn’t even get a record deal. I had a dream, and I know what I am doing. But if you watch closely now, most of the actors and actresses are moving into music. You would see them in the studio now and then, trying to record a song or two.

What genre of music will you like to focus on?

I will do hip-hop. Do you know why they call me ‘Nigger Please’? It is because I am a man of life, style and what we call ‘efizzy’. I love showbiz so much.

That means you are a Jack of all trades?

Yes, I am crazy about showbiz. I love everything about showbiz so anything I am doing I put in my best because I want to be at the top.

Why do people call you ‘Nigger Please’?

The nickname came from me. Back then, whenever you approached me for something, I would just say, ‘Nigger Please.’ Before I knew it, everybody started calling me ‘Nigger Please.’

You were among those who formed Actors Guild of Nigeria in Delta State. Can you tell us how that came about?

Initially, the AGN was only a chapter in Lagos. And it was all about Lagos State. When we got into the business proper we taught we should take it round Nigeria. I and few other actors and actress formed a chapter in the East. So the AGN chapter in Delta was meant to be in Warri before former Governor James Ibori brought it here (Asaba). When I got to Warri, the area was hostile; there was no school in Warri. What encourages AGN is where you have a school so that you will have crowd and AGN is supposed to be for students who are upcoming actors and actresses. Remember, the students make up 70 per cent of the body of AGN. So, it not just for old actor, we also need new actors who will continue from where the old once stopped. Then we had Association of Movie Practitioners in Onitsha, Anambra State. I inaugurated the first AGN in Delta in a joint called Giddy’s place. I had to shoot several films in Delta state and encourage actors and actresses to relocate to Delta State because there were good locations. And people began to see that we were making money in Delta. Our movies started selling and marketers became interested in the AGN.

Are the scars on your face tribal marks?

(Laughs) No my sister; they are not tribal marks. They are marks from injuries I sustained when I had a terrible accident sometime ago and I was even confirmed dead. But God brought me back to life. I spent two years. According to what they told me, after the accident, myself and other victims were taken to a police station as dead bodies. The next day, we were transferred to a mortuary.

Where did that happen?

It was along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. I was travelling for an award ceremony called, ‘The Reel awards’. All of a sudden, I heard a loud noise from my car, and then I noticed that a front tyre of my car had pulled off. The car somersaulted severally. I was driving with a friend inside the car. The person was my lawyer, who was a very good friend; may his soul rest in peace. Thinking we both died in the accident, our bodies were taken to a mortuary but as God would have it, there was no light in the mortuary for those three days. Sometimes, this skeletal power supply could be helpful. Had it been there was electricity, I doubt if I would be alive. Anyway, I was told the attendant who came to clean the morgue discovered that my body kept jerking .When the attendant noticed this for a while, he ran away, thinking I was a spirit. In fact, the whole staff of the morgue ran away. I later learnt some young doctors on National Youth Service took a bold step and said they were ready to see this ‘spirit.’ When they got there, they discovered that truly I was alive. They took me to a very good hospital; I was there for two years until I was strong enough to leave.

 

Were you married then?

No but I had a fiancée who stood by me during that period. But all of a sudden, she was deceived by her family members not to marry me because I was on wheelchair for a long time.  Before I knew what was happening she left and got married to someone else.

How did that make you feel?

I felt really bad. I almost died of depression but I thank God for my family members who stood by me. All my friends who heard my story deserted me. I had no friends. In fact, I hate to talk about it.

Was that why you didn’t settle down on time?

Yes; I was scared. I tried settling down several times but always getting hurt. Listen, this life is a small place. I was once a dead man and I don’t want to die again prematurely. Everybody wants to stay alive. When you are with a woman that wants to kill you, it is better for you to stay alive than to die. I believe God wanted things to happen that way. Right now, I have a wife who is a devoted Christian and I am happy.

People in the movie industry seem to be relocating to Delta State. Is there any reason for that?

Back then in the 1980s and 1990s, everything was happening in Lagos. If you are not in Lagos, particularly Surulere, there was nothing for you. I remember actors and actresses roaming the streets of Surulere; gathering at the famous Winnis Hotel to hunt for roles from producers because that is the location we all gathered to eat before moving to our various locations in Lagos.  People had to leave places like Enugu, Owerri, Abuja, Jos, Kano and Benin for Lagos. Everyone wanted to become stars. At a time we found ourselves repeating the same movies and the same locations in Lagos. Marketers started complaining that they were no longer making sales from movie productions. Before we knew it piracy came up from Alaba boys. Everybody started running from Lagos. Producers started agitating; sponsors started complaining; so we relocated to Delta because James Ibori was a film-loving person. He always encouraged movie stars. And everything was affordable. We noticed we were not spending much to shoot our movies and Asaba is crime-free. Today, Asaba has taken over Nollywood from Lagos Stat. Most of the Nollywood movies you watch on your screen are done in Asaba. We train actors and actresses and make them professionals in Asaba. Most of the producers living in Asaba or Onitsha are not crazy about the famous stars. They are ready to train upcoming actors and actresses and give them lead roles.

There was a time you came to Asaba and left and came back again. What was responsible for that?

When I first came into Asaba, everywhere was filled with bushes and no big buildings like you have now. We only had few villages and a small market called Ogbeogologo. Today, the market is one of the biggest and busiest places in the state. I was invited by the then governor’s ADC. He was my very good friend. He is now a retired police officer. Then he was a writer, so we were very close and we tried to shoot a series from the script he drafted. He encouraged me to relocate from Lagos down to Asaba and I achieved a lot from him. He helped me in so many ways. He introduced me to Governor Ibori, who later became interested in Nollywood. Governor Ibori gave me accommodation in Government House lounge and supported me in every way. I shot the first movie and it came out and spread like wildfire. I also shot the second, third and then fourth. Afterwards, I started bringing stars to Delta State and they were comfortable.  Marketers from everywhere started calling me. Most marketers bought lands through me in Asaba because lands were cheap then. I never lacked anything. I produced a lot of movies with the help of ex-Governor James Ibori before I relocated to the USA. Today, most of my colleagues have relocated too. Even marketers from Onitsha relocated and producers from Lagos also moved down here and the AGN began to grow.

What are some movies you produced in Asaba?

I have lost count; some are: Living with My Landlord.  I wrote, produced and directed the movie. That was the first movie we shot in Asaba. Before movies like Across the Border Backstab, Across the Desert, ACROSS the Niger, Across the Bridge, Across the Border Payback, Graveyard and many others.

Why do most of your movies have similar names?

Well, most of my movies preach the message. They disclose what we do outside the country. All the dirty jobs they are forced to do all in the name of money. We have to tell the youths back home the exact lives of Nigerians abroad. It is very dirty over there. I do a lot of travelling and meet a lot of people. I know what they do. My movies are in series. Most of them are in parts, I mean continuation from the previous ones you have watched that is the reason why their names sound similar.

Are you the first person to produce a movie in Asaba?

Yes, I am. I brought in so many actors, actresses, marketers, even producers to relocate down to Asaba. I also went to churches to talk to youths, elders who were retired to join the movie industry in Asaba. Then we lacked elders in most of our films. If you convince most of our actors in Lagos to come and play the role of an elder in Asaba, the fee they would charge could be high. So I encouraged some old people I saw around to join us. When we started making it all the members of AMP in Anambra started rushing to AGN.

What is your family background like?

I am the last child of a family of seven. I am so cherished by my parents. My mother and father were contractors. It was very tough. It is a story I wouldn’t want to tell. I sponsored myself to go to school. It wasn’t as if my family was not there for me. But I don’t know how to beg. Being the last child in my family, I was just doing my thing. I didn’t feel like begging anybody for anything. Before my parents knew what was happening, I had travelled to Jamaica, London and other places. I would leave school and go on tours with Christy Igbokwe. My people became angry that I was not serious. But I would still come back to school and do my exams and pass well. Growing up was just tough.

Why haven’t you done a movie on your touching personal experiences?

I can’t do that. Of course, it would remind me of my past. It would be like making old wounds become fresh again. It is a touchy thing. I don’t even like talking about it at all. Do you know I am already feeling bad after telling you my story? That is to tell you how sad it is.

 

Why do you like playing tough roles in movies?

It is not as if I like acting that role. It is just that some scriptwriters, directors and cast directors seem to believe that if they have any tough role, it should go to Jerry Amilo. I see it as business. I am a man of the people. I came into the industry as a producer and director. I did the first major action movie in the country and that was Bruno and the Law. I played the role of Bruno who was also called Anini. That was in 1993. Living in Bondage was a drama. Ever since I played that role, if I try playing another role, my fans would call me and beg me to go back to my tough roles. Ever since I had an accident, I made up my mind that if I would do any movie, it must have something to teach the youth and the masses.

In real life, are you different from the roles you play in the movies?

I am the total opposite of the roles I play in movies. I wash plates. I do all I am supposed to do. People love me and I have a very wonderful relationship with my colleagues. I am not troublesome.

Are you satisfied with being an actor?

Yes, I am.  By the special grace of God I am not lacking anything in life. Despite all I have been through, God has been good to me. It is a wonderful thing. It is wonderful to see people acknowledging you and appreciating what you do. I give God the praise.

After passing through so much do you have any regret in life?

God has a reason for everything that happened. I am happy and grateful that God has kept me. Any man who says he does not have any regret is like a child who is still growing. I have some regrets. But today, Christ has died and old things have passed away. Behold, I am a new person today. If you don’t look at me closely, you will not notice any mark on my face. That is the hand work of God and not man

Who Is Ruby Orjiakor? | Biography Of Ruby Orjiakor| Profile Of Ruby Orjiakor|History Of Ruby Orjiakor|Meet Nollywood Actress Ruby Orjiakor

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Ruby Orjiakor is a fast rising Nollywood actress, producer, dancer, television personality and a model. She was born and bred in Port Harcourt, River State in the south southern part of Nigeria. … Ruby Ojiakor stumbled into acting after she was contracted to choreograph a dance movie entitled “Let’s Dance”.

In this chat with The Entertainer, the actress opens up on growing up and why she can’t act nude.Excerpts:

 

Could we know a bit about your background?

 

I am Ruby Ojiakor, a native of Amaraku, Isi-Ala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. I am from a Christian home and a family of six. I am the fifth child of my family. I was born and brought up in Port Harcourt.

 

For how long have you been acting?

 

I have been acting for quite some time now but can’t really tell because I started as a dancer before I eventually went fully into acting. However, I have always had a passion for acting right from my days at Institute of Management & Technology (IMT), Enugu.

 

How did acting start for you?

 

Seriously, acting came as a surprise for me. I was still a dancer when I was contracted to choreograph a movie entitled Let’s Dance. Along the line I was invited to take part in the movie and today the rest is history.

 

Did anyone try to discourage you?

 

No one did. I can remember vividly because my family was fully in support of my career. They always encouraged me both in words and prayers.

 

Were you born with silver spoon?

 

Honestly, growing up was not a smooth journey for me and so, I will say a capital no; I was not born with a silver spoon. As a matter of fact, I am the bread winner of my home. That is why I try as much as I can to interpret each role given me to the best of my ability. I am working very hard to make my family proud. I grew up in an environment where life was not easy. In fact, I grew up in a public compound but I thank God for where I am today.

 

What were the challenges you faced in the beginning?

 

Actually, my greatest challenge back then was being on set with the biggest artistes in the industry. I always felt awkward if my role requested that I insulted them. I was always scared of doing it because I didn’t know how he or she would take it. Consequently, I got shouted on by my directors who told me not to be scared but to act my roles well.

 

What are you currently working on? It is a surprise. I will let you know when I am done. But just be aware that something great is coming your way soonest; something that will make waves for a long time to come.

 

If you are to flaunt any part of your body, what part would that be and why?

 

It will be my eyes and gap tooth because people always complement me based on them.

 

The industry is highly competitive, how do you intend breaking into the A-list? What makes you stand out?

 

Actually, that’s true but I want you to understand that I am just me and will always remain me. There can never be another me, and with God and prayers, I strongly believe I will get there. What makes me stand out is my name, Ruby Ojiakor. Ask and they will tell you there is no other person like me. Nobody in the industry can carry my roles better than I do.

 

If you were to date anybody in the industry, who could that be?

 

I am sorry I can’t answer that question.

 

Are you married or single?I am single.

 

Who is the lucky man in your life?

 

I am sorry it is confidential but I will let you know when the right time comes.

 

 

 

What attracted you to him?

 

Please… next question.

 

Could you describe your ideal man?

 

My ideal man is someone who is honest, responsible, good looking and above all, God fearing. Divorce is my worst fear in life. That is why I wouldn’t just want any kind of man in my life.

 

Have you been heartbroken before?

 

Sure, but that was a long time ago. I was still in school then. In fact, he was my first love.

 

Are you still dating your first love?

 

We broke up long ago. We are not together anymore.

 

 

 

Has any female actress made a pass at you before?

 

Hmmm… please, I can’t answer this question.

 

 

So many up-and-coming actresses are complaining about sexual harassment. Could you share your experience with us?

 

I have not encountered such. I believe it is those desperate ones who want to become super stars without working for it that usually fall victims of such because they want to make it by hook or crook, so they end up giving out something in exchange for roles; you know what I mean? Well, as for me, whatever and wherever I am today is by merit and God’s grace.

 

How do you handle men that just want sex from you?

 

I just walk out on them because I believe they have nothing good to offer and my body is not for sale. Like I said earlier, I am from a Christian home and well trained. I can work and make my own money; I can’t depend on any man’s pocket. They’re just out to destroy other people’s children while safe guarding theirs.

 

 

Could you break your head for a man you love?

 

Why should I break my head? If I do, then it is madness and not love.

 

 

 

Can you act nude? How much of your body can you expose in a movie?

 

I can never act nude no matter the amount of money involved. My body is too precious to me. And besides, my parents and siblings will just disown me. Because I love my family I will never do anything to drag their name in the mud.

If your future husband says you should quit acting, would you oblige him?

 

I believe that when I get to that bridge I will know how to cross it. Life is all about understanding. When you understand and trust each other, I don’t think that anything whatsoever should be a problem.

Who Is Nkechi Nweje? | Biography Of Nkechi Nweje| Profile Of Nkechi Nweje|History Of Nkechi Nweje|Meet Nollywood Mum & Actress Nkechi Nweje

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Nollywood mum, Nkechi Nweje, is one actress who lumbered into the industry, to satisfy her passion and not for the money. Nkechi, a mother of five, is married to a medical doctor, Dr. Azubuike Nweje, a Director with the Anambra State Ministry of Health, Awka.  

 

Nkechi, who hails from Ogboli Olosi in Onitsha North Local Government Area, Anambra State, has recently become one of the most sought after women to play mum in Nollywood films.

Nkechi’s kids, consist of four beautiful daughters and a handsome dude, Nnaemeka Steamie. Steamie, who is into IT, runs morphogenetic.ng.

Adaora, the first daughter outside her regular job, is an activist with bias for the girl child rights. Ifeoma the third child is a drop-dead gorgeous beauty and the first ever Miss Ofala.

 

The Nwejes

The other two beauties, Ifeanyi and Ekene are still students.

Lawal Daura Wept Like A Baby After He Was Arrested – Reno Omokri

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Reno Omokri, ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s aide has said that the ex DSS boss, Lawal Daura wept like a baby when he was arrested after his sack.

He also mentioned that it is a lie to say that the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Lawal Daura, who was sacked yesterday by the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo was working for the Senate President Dr Bukola Saraki.

Below is how he made his claims on Twitter:

When Daura was arrested outside @ProfOsinbajo’s office, he wept like a baby. This is the same man who has been terrorising Nigerians. Given a taste of his medicine, he could not handle it. Buratai, remember the Shiites you killed? Your turn is coming! #FrustrateBuhariDictatorship

Their latest lie is that Daura, the disgraced DSS DG who wept like a little girl when he was arrested, was working for @BukolaSaraki. Believe this and you will believe anything! Daura was the face of the cabal. He is from the same village as @MBuhari #FrustrateBuhariDictatorship

To Buharists who have committed atrocities and think they have gotten away with it, let the fate that visited Lawal Daura remind you that no matter how long it takes, you will get your comeuppance. Buratai, the blood of Shiites is calling your name! #FrustrateBuhariDictatorship

Defection To APC: Akwa Ibom state government sack Akpabio’s brother, one other

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The Akwa Ibom State Government has sacked the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, Ibanga Akpabio, from the state Executive Council.

 

Ibanga is said to be the younger brother of the state’s former governor, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The termination of his appointment was contained in a statement released by the Secretary to the State Government; Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem.

 

Godswill Akpabio will be defecting to APC in a few hours time.

 

According to the statement, Ibanga was removed from the state executive council following his reluctance to comply with good governance processes of government.

 

He has been mandated to handover to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry before close of work today.

BBNaija’s Leo reacts to Cee-C’s Acid threat letter by Alex’s fan

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We reported earlier today about Cee-C receiving an acid threat message from a yet to be identified person over grudge borne from the aftermath of the BBNaija reality show.

The troll alleged that Cee-C pays people to troll both Alex and Tobi, Inspite of the fact that Tobi has moved on from her.

 

Well, her ‘fresh air’ and alleged love interest, Leo has spoken on the issue and he has this to say to the troll;

“You’re threatening child of grace in Lagos where one of her allies is a true Lagosian.”

 


Who Is Mr Lawal Musa Daura? | Biography | Profile| History Of Sacked DSS Boss Mr Lawal Musa Daura

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LAWAL Musa Daura, a native of Daura in Katsina State is the current Director General of the Directorate of State Security Serrvice, DSS, an organisation he had retired from before President Muhammadu Buhari who is also from Daura recalled him in 2015.

His appointment was greeted with loud murmurings not only because he is a kinsman of the President but because he was also accused of being an operative of the All Progressives Congress, APC, having served on its security committee during the last elections.

Here are four things to know about Daura:

1. He’s 65 years old

Daura was born on August 5, 1953, in Daura, in Katsina State, the same place as President Muhammadu Buhari.

2. He’s an alumnus of ABU Zaria

Daura received a bachelor’s degree from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 1980.

3. Joined the DSS 36 years ago

He joined the DSS in 1982.

4. He was appointed DG in 2015

President Buhari brought Daura out of retirement and appointed him to replace the dismissed Ita Ekpeyong as DSS DG in 2015.

Lawal Daura is now out of the State Security Service, but his ruthless exploits are unlikely to be forgotten by Nigerians for the foreseeable future.

A native of Daura, Katsina State, who graduated from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Mr Daura joined the SSS in 1982. In 2003, he was appointed Deputy Director Presidential Communication, Command and Control Centre at the Presidential Villa, a position he held till 2007, according to his Wikipedia profile.

He served as the deputy head of security for the Buhari campaign during the 2015 elections, serving under Interior Minister Abdulrahman Dambazau. He had left the SSS circa 2013 after turning 60. He was, however, recalled from retirement by Mr Buhari after winning the 2015 elections, defying concerns that it was inappropriate for a president to appoint someone from his home town in a multi-ethnic, multi-religious entity like Nigeria.

For human rights groups and proponents of the rule of law, Mr Daura’s eventual dismissal, although widely linked to Tuesday’s gambit at the National Assembly, was not condign enough a punishment for the string of reckless deployments of state resources that characterised his slightly over three-year reign at the secret police.

A dreaded state agent who did not flinch from the label, Mr Daura infamously etched his footprints on virtually all the fabrics of a modern constitutional republic, taking on hapless citizens, media practitioners, state and federal legislators and even Supreme Court judges. Many done without any shred of evidence or with confession obtained under duress or with links so thin they turned out worthless in the court of law.

Having been previously retired from service, his announcement to the position by President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2015 elicited divergent feedback from Nigerians. While some viewed the appointment with suspicion, supporters of Mr Buhari said Mr Daura was unjustly eased out of the SSS by former President Goodluck Jonathan, and praised the president for giving him another chance.

But the choices of Mr Daura, who turned 65 over the weekend, since he was appointed on July 2, 2015, have further revealed his person. As debates over his sack and whereabouts continue, here is a recap of the spy chief’s short but controversial career in law enforcement administration since 2015:

Gestapo Assault On Judiciary

In an overnight operation on October 7 and 8, 2016, Mr Daura ordered the SSS personnel to invade the homes of senior judges across the country. The action, arguably the most controversial and highly consequential of Mr Daura’s many actions, ended in the arrest of seven judges, including two of the Supreme Court.

Amidst mixed reactions from Nigerians, the presidency came in defence of Mr Daura, justifying the raid as an attack on corruption and not against the judiciary as being widely peddled. The Attorney-General Abubakar Malami also justified the raids, saying they were legal and that the SSS had its facts before moving against the judges.

Who Is Hon. Boma Goodhead? |Biography Of Boma Goodhead |Profile Of Of Boma Goodhead|History Of Of Boma Goodhead|Meet Nigerian member of the Federal House of Rep. Hon. Goodhead Dokubo Boma 

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Name Hon. D Boma
Position Member
Age 47yrs
Constituency Asalga/Akulga
State Rivers State
Chamber House of Representatives
Party Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

HonGoodhead Dokubo Boma was born in 1970. He is an indigene of Rivers State. She’s is a member of the Federal House of Representatives.

Contact Constituency Phone – 08033264913
 Constituency Address – 20 tariah pozo,baguma,asari-tory

Education

Institution Date of Graduation Certificate
university of port harcout
west african senio school certificate 2015

Interests, Achievements & Honours

Legislative Interests
local content, petroleum,oil,& gas,education foreign affairs,health,nddc
Target Achievements
to make a positive impact to my constituency & nigeria
Awards & Honours

on 27th August, 2018 Hon. Boma Goodhead, a member of the House of Representatives had dared operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), to shoot her and others blocked from entering the National Assembly. The lawmaker represents Asalga/Akulga federal constituency of Rivers State.

Infuriated that people were stopped from gaining access into the premises, Goodhead charged towards the DSS agents.

“Start shooting, shoot this gun”, she said pointing to operatives’ rifles.

“How many people can you shoot down here, how many?” she screamed.

 

However, the operatives kept their cool and said no word. At a point in the video, a voice was heard appealing to Boma to calm down.

We also reported that Senators and House of Representatives members who were blocked from entering the National Assembly, forced their way in. Speaking to newsmen, Senator Kabir Ibrahim, said they had to force their way in to forestall any act of illegality.

“I got to the gate five minutes to seven. There were masked DSS men there and the Nigeria Police, he said.

“But we are in now and waiting for our colleagues. They (security agents) gave us a condition.

“They said the building will be open by 9:00am and that they have a list that contains those (lawmakers) that will be allowed to go in”.

 

 

In the video making rounds online, Hon. Boma Goodhead who questioned the religion of the Vice President who is a Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), stated that Vice President Yemi Osibanjo sold his soul to the devil for crumbs.

Here is the video below;

Hon. Boma Goodhead Visits Femi Fani-Kayode And Wife

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Fani Kayode and his girlfriend Precious received Hon. Boma Goodhead, the hero of democracy, the courageous member of the Federal House of Representatives and the beautiful young lady that singlehandedly faced down the masked and armed DSS operatives at the National Assembly in their Abuja home this evening.

See photos below

Taxify Driver Who sexually assaulting & Fingered A Drunk Passenger Reported

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A Nigerian Twitter user Ore decided to take action after a Taxify driver bragged to him about sexually assaulting a female passenger who was drunk while in his cab.

Taxify has now reportedly removed the driver from their platform and would hopefully take further meaningful action.

Read what the man wrote below;
“A Taxify driver just confidently told me that he picked up an inebriated passenger and molested her sexually while she was under the influence.

Apparently, the woman, riding in the front seat, was wearing a short skirt and her privates were exposed.

“I fingered her,” he said.

Of course, there’s no proof.

Of course, he’s blaming the woman’s ‘carefree’ behaviour for his criminality.

It’s ridiculously easy to get away with abuse in a society that doesn’t respect people’s rights to their own bodies.

Update: @Taxify_ng has reached out to me and I have given them all the information I have about the case.

They’ve acted very sensibly by first pulling the driver off the road, then going ahead with a proper investigation.

No one is playing with this, as it should be.”

Ghanaian actress Joselyn Dumas And John Dumelo Dated For 2 Years Before They Broke Up

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Ghanaian actress and sensational media personality, Joselyn Dumas has for the first time opened up about her affair with actor/politician John Dumelo and why they broke up despite being crazy in love.John Dumelo married a few months ago to a pretty lady called Mawunya and Joselyn Dumas was one of the celebrities who made it to the wedding but little did many people know that John and Joselyn actually dated before John married.

Speaking with Okay FM’s Abeiku Santana on his show, Atuu (Yet to be aired), Joselyn Dumas finally opened up on her affair with John Dumelo.ccording to Joselyn Dumas, they were crazy in love and dated for 2 years but they had to break it off after the two years. She revealed they started dating after featuring together in some movies.

Joselyn Dumas said:“John and I dated for 2 years. We were both crazy characters and after featuring together in three movies, we decided to go out.”Dumas was born Joselyn Canfor-Dumas in Ghana and spent her early childhood in Accra, Ghana. She had her basic education at Morning Star School and proceeded to the Archbishop Porter Girls High School where she became the Entertainment Prefect. Joselyn furthered her studies in the United States where she studied to earn a Degree in Administrative Law

Dumas was a practicing paralegal until she relocated to Ghana to follow her dreams of becoming a Television personality. She made her debut on Television as the host of Charter House’s Rhythmz, an entertainment show, which saw her interview many celebrities. She was head hunted by one of Ghana’s biggest Television Networks to host their first own produced flagship Talk show, The One Show,[5] which was aired from 2010 to 2014. She is currently the host for a new TV talk show @ Home with Joselyn Dumas which is aired across Africa and parts of Europe

Her role in Perfect Picture, made a lasting impression on the director which led to subsequent key roles in other movies. Her big break came two years later in the Shirley Frimpong-Manso movie series Adams Apples. The role of “Jennifer Adams” in Adams Apples got her nominated for Best Actress in a lead role alongside Hollywood Actress Kimberly Elise at the 2011 Ghana Movie Awards.[8] Ever since Joselyn Dumas has become a household name.

She has played key roles in movies and series such as Love or Something Like That, A Sting in a Tale, Perfect Picture, A Northern Affair and Lekki Wives. She has starred alongside some of Africa’s finest actors, including John Dumelo, Majid Michel of Ghana and OC Ukeje of Nigeria. She co-produced Miss Malaika Ghana, one of the most prestigious beauty pageant in Ghana, from 2008 to 2010.

She is also the founder and CEO of Virgo Sun Company Limited, a production entity which under her directorship, has already co-produced its first movie Love or Something Like that, endorsed by the UNAIDS. She hopes to produce as well as invest in more television programs or series like V Republic, an edgy television series produced by Sparrow Productions with Executive Production by VirgoSun.

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