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Nollywood In Shock, Mourns Prolific Chico Ejiro

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Veteran Nollywood actors on Friday mourned the death of veteran filmmaker, the prolific Chico Ejiro, saying that the movie producer would be missed by the industry.

Ejiro died on early on Christmas Day, throwing the industry into mourning.

Speaking on the passing of Ejiro, the President of the Directors’ Guild of Nigeria (DGN), Fred Amata, said the departed producer would be missed greatly by Nigerians, Nollywood, DGN and his immediate family.

“Yes, it’s been confirmed, the worst has happened. Chico Ejiro is dead. He has passed on. It is a very sad day for Nigerians, Nollywood, DGN and his family.

“You know the Ejiros and the Amatas are like family, so we are really pained but to the Glory of God. Chico Ejiro has lived a life and has impacted on the development of the industry.

“Many pioneers of great influence have passed through Nollywood but not many of those that pioneered Nollywood can be said to have influenced the development as much as Chico Ejiro.

“In creating jobs for directors, actors, scriptwriters, marketers, Chico Ejiro has achieved all this.

“In fact, his office has become a Mecca as everyone troops to his office to do their businesses and his office is always open to all.

“Chico’s office became a centre of the entire industry in Lagos and from his office, he reached out to Jos, South- East and North. Chico touched everyone so it is a painful loss.”

Amata noted that the DGN would be doing more than lip service as some provisions of the Guild’s Constitution had already covered for the prolific Chico Ejiro.

“Although he just died but there are certain provisions of the constitution which already covered him.

“We will also come up with a proper celebration of his life. He died quite young but his influence is huge,” the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) quotes Amata as saying.

Also, Don Pedro Okojie, the Chief Executive Officer of Don Pedro Media, an entertainment promotion outfit, expressed his sadness over the demise of the veteran filmmaker.

Okojie said that the passing of Ejiro had made his Christmas celebration a sad one.

“I can never have a good Christmas. This is not the best of Christmas. This is not the time and this is not the person that should be leaving us now.

“You cannot be the foundation of building and after erecting all the pillars that can take it to the highest top and not be there to see it thrive.

“Chico Ejiro stood the test of time at the time Nollywood was at zero level, when you couldn’t call people producers or directors, a time when it took the perception of pure intelligence to put together a story.

“At a time when we don’t have good writers, producers or directors but rare people like this to come out from the blues to build what a lot of us are benefitting from today.

“It is a wonderful 2020 but it has become the worst for taking such a pure soul.

“I am not believing that Chico is gone because I don’t understand why. I am not saying death should not happen to anyone but this is a man that is full of life.

“He has so many productions still in the pipeline. So many stories to tell So many directions he wanted to make and then this.

“I don’t know what to say to the Ejiro family, one great family of the film industry that has gifted us so much. I don’t know how else to describe their contributions to the movie industry.

“I am yet to believe that Chico Ejiro is really not with us but because of our faith in Christ, we believe that nobody really dies in Christ and there is still life after death in Christ.” he said.

Similarly, veteran film director, Lancelot Imasuen also said he was devastated when he got the news, adding that the prolific Chico Ejiro would be sorely missed by the movie industry.

“I just got the news of his death and I am devastated. This is to say the least as my frustration for this country has gotten to the highest of all time.

“Oh my God, this is an unbelievable news. I really can’t express this. How can there be an emergency situation and there is no adequate response.

“This is beyond expression. Chico Ejiro will be greatly missed by the movie industry.”

Nicknamed Mr Prolific, Ejiro was popular for his blockbuster movies in the 90s, some of which are Scores to Settle, Outkast, Silent Night, Blood Money, Deadly Affair, among others. (NAN)

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Mohbad’s Father Explains Delay In Late Singer’s Burial (Video)

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Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer Mohbad, has shed light on the delay in burying his son’s remains, which were exhumed over six months ago. Mohbad, a rising star in the music industry, passed away under controversial circumstances, prompting further investigation into the cause of his death.

Initially, Mohbad was laid to rest promptly after his demise, despite lingering questions surrounding the events leading to his passing. However, his body was later exhumed to facilitate an autopsy aimed at determining the precise cause of death.

In a recent video addressing the issue, Joseph Aloba revealed the necessity of conducting a DNA test to confirm his son’s paternity. He emphasized that the DNA test is a crucial step in the process, leading to the prolonged delay in Mohbad’s re-burial.

Aloba further highlighted the importance of waiting for the autopsy results before making any decisions regarding Mohbad’s final resting place.

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The revelation by Mohbad’s father has sparked reactions among netizens, who continue to closely follow the developments surrounding the late singer’s case.

@OLAMIDE: “Someone is coming to say the man is not grieving”

@Balogun Shola: “Make dem Kuku check Mohbad DNA if it matches this man”

@Ola of Lagos: “Is there anything wrong in doing DNA?”

@IREMIDE: Baba wey still dey use the Corpse cash out steady…u think say he mumu
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Opay App Outage Sparks Concern Among Users

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Opay, the popular digital payment platform, has found itself at the center of attention on social media, with users flooding X to express fears and concerns over the inability to access their accounts on the app.

Currently trending on X (formerly known as Twitter), Opay users have reported difficulties accessing the platform’s app. Upon attempting to open the app, users are confronted with a blank screen, rendering them unable to view their account details, including their balances.

The widespread outage has prompted a flurry of activity on social media, with users taking to various platforms to voice their frustrations and seek clarification from Opay regarding the situation.

Numerous users have expressed apprehension over the sudden disruption in service, highlighting the importance of the Opay platform in facilitating their daily financial transactions.

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Calls for Opay to address the issue and provide transparency regarding the cause of the outage have intensified, with users seeking reassurance and updates on when normal service will be restored.

Opay, known for its convenience and efficiency in digital payments, now faces mounting pressure to swiftly resolve the technical issues affecting its platform and restore confidence among its user base.

As the situation unfolds, users remain hopeful for a prompt resolution and eagerly await communication from Opay regarding the status of the outage and plans for restoring full functionality to the platform.
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Enioluwa Adeoluwa Calls For Safer Social Media After Alleged Sex Tape Saga (Video)

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Influencer Enioluwa Adeoluwa has addressed the controversy surrounding an alleged sex tape circulating on social media, initially believed to feature him.

US porn star Bricks clarified his identity in the video, dispelling rumors about Enioluwa’s involvement.

Enioluwa then shared an emotional message on social media, emphasizing the impact of social media on lives and advocating for a safer online environment.

In the video, he stressed the importance of considering the consequences of words and actions online, reminding followers that behind every profile lies a real person with emotions and relationships.

Enioluwa urged for the promotion of safer media practices, not only for ourselves but also for our loved ones and children.

He emphasized, “There’s no denying that social media has been integrated into our daily lives. It is therefore important that we encourage safer media, not just for ourselves but for our loved ones and our children as well. The things that we say and our opinions online can change the life of a person forever. Though we might be under faceless accounts or behind keyboards, these people that we speak about have faces. They have feelings, emotions, and loved ones. What we say matters. Like you, I might have said some things that I should not have said in the past but that’s okay as long as you take a stand now to make social media safer not just for yourself but for us all. Do this for me, do this for you, and do this for your loved ones. A safer social media for us all.”

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Actress Habibat Jinad Reveals How She Was Pushed Into Skin Bleaching

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Actress Habibat Jinad bravely shares her journey of skin bleaching, revealing the emotional toll of societal pressure, particularly from senior colleague Mide Martins.

In an interview on Biola Bayo’s talk show, Talk To B, Habibat recounted a distressing incident on the set of a movie directed by Mide’s husband, Afeez Owo.

During the incident, Habibat alleges she faced unfair punishment for a colleague’s mistake, with Mide reportedly making derogatory remarks about her skin color, comparing it to that of a monkey.

These hurtful comments deeply impacted Habibat Jinad, sparking thoughts of skin bleaching as a means to conform to societal beauty standards.

Reflecting on the incident, Habibat shared, “Mrs. Mide Martins was there, my boss was there and some other people and Mide Martins compared it to a monkey’s skin. And it got to me. She even complained about my skin, saying I was too dark and this made me contemplate bleaching my skin to please her and others.”

The revelation by Habibat Jinad sheds light on the psychological effects of colorism and the lengths individuals may go to seek acceptance in the entertainment industry and how it particularly pushed her into skin bleaching.

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Bobrisky Reacts As Police Summon Femi Adebayo

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Popular Nigerian cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, famously known as Bobrisky, has asked Nigerians to stop dragging popular movie star, Femi Adebay0, for his emergence as the winner of the best dressed female category at the Ajakaju movie premiere.

GWG.ng reports that his comment comes just as reports suggest that the Nigeria Police had invited the movie star for questioning over issues surrounding the ‘Best-Dressed’ female award to the controversial cross-dresser.

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Femi’s colleague, Dayo Amusa, made this known during a live Instagram session while addressing the controversies over the award, which has generated an online fight.

According to Dayo, Femi Adebayo was summonsed by the police and Muslim community for promoting LGBTQ in Nigeria.

However, exonerating Femi Adebayo, Bobrisky explained that the movie star did not hand-pick him as the award category winner.

Making this disclosure while speaking on an Instagram live session, Bobrisky revealed that three female judges were responsible for his emergence as the award category winner, adding that Femi Adeboye was only called upon to announce the winner.

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“Number one, Uncle Femi did to pick the winner, they already had judges that were meant to pick the winner for the best-dressed female for the theme of the movie, so Uncle Femi was just to come there and announce the winner, he was not the one that picked the winner, he was not part of the judges, the judges were females, like about three females, i think two of them left after we finished watching the movie at the cinema so they were calling; ah where are these judges, they now saw uncle Femi, they said uncle Femi take the microphone and announce the winner,” Bobrisky revealed.

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Why I Don’t Win Awards – Yemi Alade

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Popular singer, Yemi Alade has said despite her obvious success and fame she rarely wins awards in Nigeria because of her refusal to grant organisers’ requests for sex.

The ‘Johnny’ crooner disclosed that a lot of entertainment executives have requested sex from her in the past with the promises of better opportunities.

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She said she has no regrets turning down their offers because she at least has her dignity and fans who adore her.

“There was a time in the industry when everyone wanted to sleep with me and it was like, ‘Yemi, if you don’t do this, you won’t have that. Today men are the reason I don’t win awards in Nigeria,” WithInNigeria quoted her as saying.

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“Going down with men was like a bridge I had to cross to get on some platforms, get some deals and even awards. When I made my decision never to engage in sexual activities for gains, lots of opportunities were automatically blocked for me.”

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Why She Almost Quit Acting – Beverly Naya

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Popular Nollywood actress, Beverly Naya, has recounted how she almost quit acting because of cyberbullying.

The movie star shared that a blog post damaged her self-esteem and almost made her give up her career.

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She disclosed this during an interview with Chude Jideonwo

Naya revealed how a particular blog post which stated, “Nollywood, Can We Please Stop Making Beverly Naya Happen!” made her depressed.

She said, “It really got to me and it damaged my self esteem and it made me doubt myself like I really don’t feel like I want to continue in this industry, I wanted to quit on several occasions.”

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The 34-year-old, however, said that since then she had won an international award and the blog no longer exists.

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Why We Awarded Bobrisky The Best Female Dressed Award At Movie Premiere – Organizers

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The producer of Ajakaju, Eniola Ajao, has explained why controversial cross-dresser, Bobrisky was handed the best-dressed award for the female category at the movie premiere over the weekend.

GWG.ng recalls that netizens had continued to criticize the movie premiere organisers for handing cross-dresser Bobrisky the best-dressed award for the female category at the event.

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However, in an interview with Arise TV, Ajao explained that the decision to award Bobrisky the best-dressed female award category was a publicity strategy.

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She described the move as a joke stating, “It was just all jokes anyway, we just wanted to have fun, and we wanted people to talk about the movie; My SIM and I decided that we need to talk about this, it needs to be in the faces of people, so I have been taking it upon myself to protect the image of a lot of people at the same time I have been doing it all alone all alone by myself, I taking it upon myself to do it and I wasn’t getting any help that I feel I needed, so I said okay what can we do for people to talk about this film and we decided okay let us give it to Bob, Bob is always a controversial person, then at the end of the day people started talking about it…” she said.

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Femi Adebayo Acquitted Over Presentation Of ‘Best Dressed Female’ Award To Bobrisky

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In response to the recent online uproar surrounding actor Femi Adebayo’s announcement of Bobrisky as the “Best Dressed Female” at a movie premiere, the African Men Entertainment Kings Club (AFRIMEK) has issued a press release to clarify the situation.

The statement, shared on AFRIMEK Instagram page, emphasized Adebayo’s integrity, class, and commitment to upholding positive values. It clarified that Adebayo was simply called upon to announce the winner without prior notice and was not part of the selection process.

“Our honourable Mayor is a man of integrity, class and honour who stands and uphold all positive value and etiquette of normal human beings.”- the statement read in part.

The press release highlights the nature of the entertainment industry, where creativity and business strategies generate anticipated buzz.

“this is the entertainment world where creativity comes and business strategies are generated.”

However, AFRIMEK assures that Adebayo, known for his religious beliefs, would not go against his principles, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.

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Meanwhile, GWG.ng reports that amidst the controversy, actress Dayo Amusa reportedly engaged in a heated exchange with Femi Adebayo’s wife over the issue. While Adebayo’s wife defended her husband against perceived insults, she did not express opposition to the announcement itself.

The African Men Entertainment Kings Club urges all concerned parties to refrain from further escalation and embrace peace amidst the controversy
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