Funke Akindele’s ‘Everyone Loves Jenifa’
Filmmaker Funke Akindele expressed confidence throughout an Exhibitor Soirée on the Movie Home Cinemas that her upcoming movie, ‘Everyone Loves Jenifa’ might generate N5 billion in ticket gross sales.
The movie, scheduled for launch in cinemas on 13 December, options Funke Akindele as Jenifa and Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana as Sege.
The solid additionally included Jackie Appiah, Nancy Isime, Stan Nze, Bisola Aiyeola, Persistence Ozokwor, Chimezie Imo, and Isaac Olayiwola, often known as Layi Wasabi.
In January, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Akindele’s 2023 movie ‘A Tribe Referred to as Judah’ turned the primary Nollywood manufacturing to surpass N1 billion in field workplace earnings.
The actress rose to fame after starring within the UNFPA-sponsored sitcom ‘I Have to Know’, which aired from 1998 to 2002.
Actress Bimpe Akintunde’s on-line impersonator
Actress Bimpe Akintunde alerted her followers a few faux WhatsApp account created in her identify to rip-off unsuspecting people.
In a now-deleted Instagram story, Bimpe shared screenshots of the impersonator soliciting cash from her followers.
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She expressed frustration and disappointment and cursed the scammer for exploiting her onerous work.
She urged her followers to report the scammer’s WhatsApp and financial institution accounts. Bimpe starred in motion pictures like Wasila Coded Reloaded, The Secret Behind Our Marriage, and Maleeka.
Davido’s birthday present
MR JAY AUTOS LLC gifted Davido a premium Escalade 600 luxurious automotive for his thirty second birthday.
The automotive dealership introduced the present on Instagram, expressing gratitude for Davido’s loyalty and patronage.
Davido celebrated his thirty second birthday on 21 November with a live-streamed ” Davido & Pals Birthday Live performance” for his world followers.
Actress Abimbola Craig’s views on marriage
Actress Abimbola Craig declared in an interview with Chude Jideonwo that marriage is a rip-off and attributed her singlehood to her choice for a self-aware and purpose-driven accomplice.
She revealed her mom’s humorous definition of the title ‘Mrs’ as ‘Grasp’ in Residential Servicing.
Abimbola Craig was identified for motion pictures resembling ‘My Spouse & I,’ ‘Skinny Woman in Transit,’ ‘Isoken,’ ‘Rumor Has It’, amongst others.
VDM met Don Jazzy
Social media influencer Martins ‘VDM’ Otse revealed on Instagram that he visited Don Jazzy to thank him for donating N100 million to his NGO, which goals to boost public faculty training in Nigeria.
He mentioned Don Jazzy clarified throughout his go to that the donation was not for the NGO however for his private use.
Since gaining prominence, VDM has remained a constant topic of media consideration as a consequence of numerous controversies.
Actress Dayo Amusa welcomed her first little one
Actress Dayo Amusa introduced the delivery of her first little one, a child boy.
Dayo, who disclosed this on her Instagram, didn’t reveal her little one’s father’s identification or marital standing
She debuted as an actress in 2002 and a producer in 2006, starred in movies like ‘Ogbe Kan Mi,’ ‘Eyin Igbeyawo,’ ‘Vengeance’, amongst others.
Actress Opeyemi Aiyeola’s ideas on IVF
Actress Opeyemi Aiyeola inspired girls throughout a TikTok reside session to share their sincere experiences with IVF and surrogacy to encourage others.
She inspired girls to disclose their full journeys, together with the usage of fertility therapies, to encourage and uplift others going through related challenges. She added that such openness fostered hope and confidence in these contemplating IVF or surrogacy.
The actress criticised incomplete or deceptive testimonies that omitted essential particulars about medical interventions and advocated for authenticity in sharing private experiences.
In the meantime, in a video on his Fb web page, the 47-year-old clarified that his message was not directed at his colleagues who not too long ago gave delivery.
Opeyemi gained recognition for her roles in motion pictures resembling Omugo Mefa, Owu Alatakun, Madam Dearest, Sunday Ewenje, Mama Drama, and Apaadi.
Phyno vs marriage
Rapper Phyno revealed on the ‘In My Opinion’ podcast that almost all artistes’ marriages failed because of the demanding nature of music, which consumed time and power.
He pressured how robust it was to juggle music with different commitments, together with marriage.
Phyno emphasised that artistes who managed to steadiness music and marriage deserved recognition.
The 38-year-old started his profession as a producer in 2003 and primarily rapped in Igbo. He launched his debut studio album, ‘No Guts No Glory’ in March 2014, which featured the singles ‘Ghost Mode’, ‘Man of the 12 months’, ‘Parcel’, and ‘O Set.’
Queen Lateefah grossed ₦350 million
Cinemax Nigeria introduced that ‘Queen Lateefah,’ Wumi Toriola’s debut manufacturing, grossed N350 million and have become the seventh highest-grossing Nollywood movie ever.
Queen Lateefah, launched in cinemas on 27 September, grossed ₦57.7 million in its opening weekend, turning into the highest-grossing film of the interval.
It set information as the best Nollywood opening weekend for a non-holiday interval and the highest Nollywood weekend by an unbiased distributor in 2024.
Queen Lateefah adopted Lateefah Adeleke, a 30-year-old businesswoman decided to rise by way of society’s ranks, whose fastidiously curated picture crumbled when she met Jide Rhodes, a businessman who uncovered her true nature.
The movie explored themes of ambition, self-identity, and the price and penalties of dwelling a faux life.
The movie, co-produced by Wumi Toriola Productions and Captain of the Sea Productions, featured a star-studded solid, together with Kunle Remi and Nancy Isime.
Wunmi acquired her first appearing position in 2009 in Odunfa Caucus’ and produced her first film, ‘Ajewunmi’ in 2015.
Nicki Minaj options Davido on ‘The Pinkprint’
US rapper Nicki Minaj revealed she collaborated with Davido on ‘If It’s Okay’ to infuse the monitor with an Afrobeats vibe.
Minaj praised Davido as an “unbelievable author and melody maker,’ describing the collaboration as an pleasant expertise.
Minaj included the monitor ‘If It’s Okay’ on her album ‘The Pinkprint’. She initially launched ‘The Pinkprint’ in 2014. Nonetheless, to rejoice the album’s tenth anniversary, the rapper launched a particular version with 4 new tracks.
Davido suggested Black People towards relocating to Nigeria
Davido, throughout an interview on ‘The Huge Homies Home’ podcast, suggested Black People towards relocating to Nigeria as a consequence of financial challenges.
He highlighted Nigeria’s struggles with dangerous management, a excessive trade fee, and skyrocketing oil costs.
The singer, who not too long ago turned 32, made his music debut as a member of the group KB Worldwide and rose to fame after releasing ‘Dami Duro.’
Kidnapped singer Jude Nnam regained freedom
Gospel singer Jude ‘Ancestor’ Nnam regained his freedom after almost per week in captivity.
Kidnappers kidnapped the nationwide music director of the Nationwide Catholic Liturgical Music Council in Nigeria in Umunnachi, Anambra State.
His household introduced his launch on his Instagram. Nonetheless, the circumstances surrounding it remained unclear, with no info on whether or not a ransom was paid or if safety operatives secured his freedom.
When contacted, Anambra Police spokesperson Ikenganyia Anthony claimed he had no details about the musician’s kidnapping and requested particulars from this reporter.
As of press time, Mr Anthony had but to reply.
Comic Funnybros welcomed child along with his accomplice
Comic Onwuka Richard, often known as Funnybros, introduced the delivery of his child lady along with his accomplice.
Funnybros, who started his profession in 2019 and have become identified for his comedic model involving a Ghana-Should-Go bag, shared the information on Instagram.
Earlier in January, the 24-year-old gifted his father a home, describing it as a “New 12 months present.”
Tiwa Savage rejected admirer’s Vary Rover present
Tiwa Savage revealed throughout a Q&A session on Beat FM that she returned a Vary Rover present from a person as a result of she wasn’t involved in him romantically.
She added that though the automotive was a birthday present, she returned it to keep away from main him on.
The 44-year-old began her profession as a backup vocalist for artists like George Michael and Mary J. Blige. She gained fame for songs resembling ‘Kele Kele Love’, ‘Love Me (3x)’, ‘With out My Coronary heart’, ‘Ife Wa Gbona’, ‘Folarin’, ‘Olorun Mi’, and ‘Eminado.’
Why Plantashun Boiz reunions failed – Blackface
Singer Blackface disclosed throughout an interview on ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ that makes an attempt to reunite Plantashun Boiz failed as a result of he was excluded.
The group, shaped in 2000 with 2Baba and Faze, disbanded in 2004 however briefly reunited in 2007 to launch an album.
They began their faculty journey on the Institute of Administration and Know-how (IMT) in Enugu. They later moved to Lagos, gaining reputation and including a brand new member.
TikToker Jadrolita underwent mouth tumour surgical procedure
Amadou ‘Jadrolita’ Elizabeth, the TikToker and content material creator, underwent surgical procedure to take away a tumour from her mouth.
Peller, a fellow content material creator, introduced the profitable surgical procedure on Instagram.
In October, Jadrolita introduced her short-term break from creating AI robot-themed content material as a consequence of her tumour prognosis.
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