WHY I HAVE NOT BEEN FEATURING IN YORUBA MOVIE
Joke Silva also speaks passionately about her acting career, her role
as a wife, mother and a role model to the younger generation.

Joke Silva fondly called the “grandmother of the Nigerian film industry”, is an award winning actress and a role model, with a successful and influential career spanning over three decades.

Being the wife of veteran actor, Olu Jacobs, Joke is renowned for the memorable roles she has played both off and on screen. In this engaging interview with Showtime Celebrity, the veteran actress bares her mind on a number of issues affecting the industry and her career.

She says, while doing what she knows how to do best, she does not compromise on her standard when it comes to acting in Nollywood movies. She also explains why she has not been featuring in Yoruba movies as well as why most younger actresses look up to her.

                                          
                                                Men go crazy over my figure – Evia Simon
 By Ayo Onikoyi

Evia Simon came into Nollywood in 2010 and between then and now, the curvy actress has done more than twenty movies. Some of her movies include, Three Generals, Stubborn Generals, Ifunanya, Oga Madam, Men in Bondage, released some days ago, Girls Cot, When Love Dies, and a host of others.

Evia told me she has been having a flourishing career because of her talent and looks. Talking to me on how men react when they come in contact with her. “ I find their reaction annoying sometimes and embarrassing. Some even go as far as screaming and they let me know I am the reason they are screaming. Some go out of their ways to do  the craziest things.

One of the craziest things a guy ever did was to  leave his car parked along the roadside and entered the same cab with me just to have a word with me because if he had kept on driving he would have missed me. And it was so funny when I found out he parked his car along the roadside to follow me down to my house just to have a word with me” she said.

“ I am not the type of girl who is only interested in money. I believe in love. To me, love comes first. I hate to have anything to do with a guy because of his money. I can stand love and bear anything that comes with it but as for money I can’t stand everything that comes with it, because I hate it when someone makes me believe I am getting close only because of his money”

“I’m Embarrassed”! James Franco’s Scandal with 17-Year Old Girl

Academy Award nominee James Franco was caught up in a recent scandal with a teen.

A conversation between the actor  and Lucy Clode, a 17 year old Scottish was leaked online. 35-year old James was inviting the young fan to meet up at a hotel. While this situation is deeply embarrassing, it is important to note the age of consent in New York is 17 years old, therefore Franco did not commit a crime.

According to reports, the two first met each other outside the set of his new movie – Mice & Men. James and Lucy later chatted via Instagram.

The teen later posted a video and photos on her IG page as evidence. He later took to Twitter to state “I hope parents keep their teens away from me” after the news went viral.

Today, he appeared on LIVE with Kelly and Michael show to address the issue. “I’m embarrassed”, he said, “I guess I’m just a model of how social media is tricky. You just don’t know who is on the other end,” the 35-year-old actor, who is currently on Broadway in Of Mice & Men, said on the show. “I used bad judgment and I learned my lesson.

I was feeling awkward — I didn’t want to come on the show and just feel awkward. I’m embarrassed.” he concluded.

                TOKE MAKINWA SHARE HER NEW PIC ON HER TWITTER HANDLE
TOKE MAKINWA share her new pic, on her twitter handle showing her lovely pic

Box office update: 'Captain America' supersizes Friday's box office with $37 million

 

Captain America: The Winter Soldier is proving that a big shield is enough to conquer the box office, pulling in an estimated $37 million Friday night. The PG-13 film from Joe and Anthony Russo is already outpacing 2011′s original Captain America, which earned $25.7 million its first full day in release. The movie has also already nabbed $75 million from its international release and could get close to $100 million here in North America.
The power of Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers has essentially blotted out the rest of the box office, with Darren Aronofsky’s Noah earning only $4.9 million on its second Friday in release. That gives the Bible flick a $60 million total. It’s not helping that Captain America’s ”A” CinemaScore far outshines the “C-” audiences handed out to Russell Crowe’s flood epic

                

I’m Only Taking A Break From Acting For Politics – Nollywood Actor Jibola Dabo

 

According to the veteran actor, it was never his call or decision but the call of his people who clamour for him to represent them. But does that mean Mr. Jibola Dabor would be quitting making movies?
“I can still do one or two movies, because nothing in the constitution says I can’t do movies, but I know there won’t be time to do much movies. I’m not quitting, I’m just taking a break to give back to the people, because I’ve realized that the industry has taken me to a particular peak. Giving back is not going to be easy from that industry, but if I’m part of a voice, I can better develop the industry and give back to the community.
“So, I’m not really quitting, I’m only taking a break,” he confided.
He also said that he doesn’t have to be a career politician to know what his people need. His focus, if elected, “Would be rural development. I’m quite experienced in the cultural activities in my constituency and I know how we can use the basic things we have in the land to enrich the youths in particular.
“I’m going to concentrate on putting my constituency in the international brochure on tourism because we are very rich culturally and also use arts and crafts to create jobs for the youths which is part of the youth empowerment project I have been talking about with the current government. These are self created wealth that can happen from the land, because most of these youths have left the land seeking greener pastures where there are none. I believe that I can help redirect heir attention to the land.” he said.

Actress Bukky Wright: “I don’t like fat men and men that wait for you to ask before they give

47 year old veteran Nollywood actress — Bukky Wright, opened up to the Sun on her kind of man
She says: -
“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.”

 

Jim Iyke’s Supposed Ex, Habiba Abubakar Speaks About Court Case And Jim’s Late Mom

 

Reports reaching me for say that Hajiya Habiba Abubakar (whom Jim was rumored to have dated) granted an interview, after Jim Iyke’s mum, who she took care of, passed away few days ago.
It was a question and answer session.
Read excerpts below: - 

BON: How did you feel when you heard the death of Jim Iyke’s mother?

 

Habiba: Well I didn’t feel good  but knowing her fully well, her death is a rest to herself, she has suffered enough.

 

BON: Your NGO helped her in the past? To what extent was your help to her?

 

Habiba: Well, I first took her to London for a complete medical check up. She had high blood pressure, high Cholesterol and needed knee replacement, as they said in UK. See copy of her medical report (c/o me). Her consultant suggested that her knee replacement should not take place till she is strong because she was very week. So we allowed her to rest, she stayed in my house for five days then I dropped her at Manchester in her daughters place.

 

BON: But we heard you took her to India too?

 

Habiba: Yes we went to India all under my NGO, elderly and the poor. The Mother , Father, Nkechi, Njide and Uche, then later Jim joined us from Cameroon after about Three days. She was admitted in Sir Gangaram Teaching Hospital under the care of Doctor Manish a neurologist because of the stroke she suffered. And the father had a prolonged eye problem, he had a surgery in Kaduna and they rendered one of his eye useless, so I said he too should come and let him get checked. (See picture of hospital admission).

 

BON: You have done so much for this family, where did it go wrong?

 

Habiba: You see, nobody will do this to my mum and then I start a fight with that person, my mum will deal with me seriously. You can’t do wrong and include my mum, she will do the right thing even if you will die but this case, the mother was helpless because they do only what their children tell them to do, because they feed them. My mum if you feed her or not she will do the right thing, even if she will go hungry. And they lie a lot this guys, yes! they lie a lot

 

BON: Has he finished paying your 16.5m?

 

Habiba: Not yet, we are still in court. The case is even coming up on the 16/4/2014.

 

BON: Will you forgive him now that the mother is dead?

 

Habiba: Is not about forgiveness because Mummy is dead. Please don’t join the two issues together.That is Business  investment, how can I forget such an amount? Business with me is Business and gift is gift. This money was an investment for my Children and he must pay it, as simple as that. But I wish Ngozi Gladys Okelue peace ( RIP )

Women from all walks of life gathered last week for the National Women’s Prayer Summit with theme “The Supplication” hosted by Jumoke Adenowo and Awesome Treasures Foundation to pray against violence in Nigeria.

Celebrities like Funke Akindele, Stella Damasus, Ufuoma Ejenobor and others were in attendance.

From known celebrities to students, market women, corporate giants and clergy women from different denominations gathered to pray against violence in Nigeria.

Ufuoma praying
Before the prayers began, a woman would mount the podium and narrate her personal story in the violence. Tears started flowing after one woman from Jos came up and graphically narrated how her community was burnt down with pregnant women and children slaughtered in the process.
Almost everyone in attendance started wailing and pouring their hearts out to God for the blood that was being shed across our nation.

Chika Ike Tells Why She Flaunts Holiday Pictures On Social Media

Nollywood actress — Chika Ike received backlash from her fans after she posted pictures from her recent trips to Dubai and France on her Instagram page.

Chika says she does this so as to educate her fans.

Here’s what she tells the Punch: -

“The truth is that I love to travel around the world. If anyone feels hurt by this, that is their business. I love to take pictures during my trips abroad and share them with my fans. I do this so as to educate them. Many of them have never been to these countries. So, whenever I post these images, I have no bad intentions,” she said

 

Stephanie Okereke’s ‘Mon Ami’ Dress At The Vlisco Women’s Month Award


Photo Credit:Dela-Dee Innovation
Nigerian born screen diva with an infectious personality, Stephanie Okereke-Linus was absolutely fabulous and stylish at the 2014 ‘Vlisco Women’s Month Award’ event, which held on March, 30th in Lagos State.

The beautiful Nollywood actress dazzled, in a Vlisco Ankara print custom-made knee-length dress by Nigerian designer, Mon Ami.

The alluring short-sleeved dress was designed with a large embellishment detail in front, high neck, lace and pleats from the waist down to the knee.

The charming actress and producer donned this beautiful dress with a pair of pink suede pumps, silver earrings and a silver clutch. Her loose hair and perfect finishing makeup look with pink lips, adds to her appealing outfit.

Stephanie was made The face of 2014 Vlisco campaign in relation to the fact that, she is an example of a woman who dared to dream, took risks and now, has become an inspiring role model. Today the award-winning Nigerian actress and director is celebrated throughout West and Central Africa.

The Vlisco Women’s Month Award, honours the outstanding achievements of West and Central African women by identifying and rewarding those who inspire others to realise their dreams.

Vlisco nominated 3 or 4 women in each of the countries Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, Togo, Ivory Coast and Democratic Republic of the Congo for the Vlisco Women’s Month Award this year.

Since 1846, Vlisco has been creating unique textiles in Holland that have influenced the fashion landscape in West and Central Africa. These textiles reflect true Dutch craftsmanship and were originally known as ‘Hollandais’, from the French word for ‘Dutch’. Today, Vlisco is still the only brand creating authentic Dutch wax fabrics and is recognisable for its unique design, colours and wax craquelé, all of which combine to create this inspiring fashion statement, ‘Vlisco, the true original’.

Why is Russell Crowe excited to turn 50? 

 

While most people fear turning 50, Russell Crowe just can't wait!
Speaking to the 2DayFM breakfast team about his birthday next week, check out just why the Noah star is excited for the big milestone above.
But don't expect him to jump for joy over his half century b'day… mainly because he claims "he finds it a little bit difficult to run around these days."
He told Fitzy and Wippa: "I've got grade four tears in both Achilles, I've got no cartilage in the toes in my right foot, I've got bone marrow edemas under both my knees and I've got one degenerating hip."
As attractive as that all sounds, he blames action movies like Gladiator for his body's wear and tear: "If I'm going to run around with tigers… it serves me right I suppose

Chiwetel Ejiofor could be the next Bond villain

 

  Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) is reportedly the front-runner to antagonize James Bond in the next film in the series. According to the report, no offer has been made yet. Daniel Craig will return to star as 007, and Sam Mendes, who directed him in Skyfall, is returning to direct. Production is supposed to begin this summer on Bond

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                                        After AmericaTour, Davido Grabs Acting Role
‘Skelewu’ crooner David Adeleke aka Davido, has made successful plans to take on the armour of acting in Nollywood.

The artiste, who is to work under veteran Nollywood director Teco Benson, is delighted to have a feel of the acting industry.

According to reports making the rounds, Davido we learnt got the movie role courtesy his cousin, Ikechukwu Ojeogwu, an actor cum producer.

“This is Davido’s first movie appearance, I, as the producer, have been able to work out things in such a manner that it would be beneficial to us all. I’ve crafted out a role that I know would put him in a comfortable position and won’t make him either excessive or otherwise.”

Ikechukwu added that the script has been done in such a way that he (Davido), doesn’t over shadow the beauty of the script but to add his weight to the success of the project.
 

Blame Challenges Of Nollywood To Poor Distribution Network…… Filmmaker Gabosky

 Ace Nollywood filmmaker Gabriel Onye Okoye aka Gabosky, has blamed the challenges faced in Nollywood to lack of good distribution avenue.

The movie marketer, who became popular in the ‘90s with blockbuster flicks such as ‘Nneka the Pretty Serpent,’ recently said that the Nigerian producers were trying their best in terms of production, but faced with the challenges of distribution.

“I would tell you that Nigerian producers are trying but things is that, there is a lacuna and this lacuna is on distribution.”

“A contractor brings all the professionals together to build a house. But when you finish building that house, nobody is renting it, so the contractor cannot continue constructing when the one he constructed has not been occupied.”

“The producers can gather people to produce the best movies but the man that is going to make him recover his money is the distributor. When he fails to get the distribution done and return the money so that the producer can return money to the executive producer, the job is not done,” he added.

                             Jim Iyke looking handsome in new promo pics for season 2 of his reality show

Nollywood Actress, Iyabo Ojo Show Off Her New Hair

Nollywood actress/producer, Iyabo Ojo has shared new photos rocking her long hair

The 30-inch tri-coloured Brazilian hair the actress is wearing we learnt is said to have cost nothing less than N100,000.

The single mother of two who has successfully remained one of the few actress that has made name both in the Yoruba scene and English has produced award-wining movies like Omo Gomina and Arinzo and Tembelu Popular.
The actress who started her acting in 1998 in a movie ‘Satanic’ has since featured in over 50 movies.

 

Nollwood Actor Jim Iyke Loses Mother To Illness

 

Nollywood actor and reality TV star — Jim Iyke lost his mother, Mrs Esomugha on 1st of April, 2014; weeks after he proposed to his girlfriend, Ghollywood’s — Nadia Buari.
According to reports, Mrs Esomugha is said to have been sick for a while and even visited India for treatment before finally passing away.
May her soul rest in peace.

I Am Grateful To Jay z – Lupita Nyong’o

 

The Oscar award winner tweeted yesterday that she is really honoured to have been mentioned and feels part of the culture.

Despite Jay also going negative in the track and dissing Canadian rapper Drake in the same track, Lupita loves the accolade Mr Carter gave to her.

Lupita was born March 1 1983 and has two citizenship as Mexican and Kenyan, she gradueted from Hampshire where she studied theatre studies and has a master’s degree in acting from Yale school of Drama.
Her huge role on 12 Years A Slave earned her the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress and she is reported to be dating Canadian-Somalian Rapper K’naan.