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Nollywood’s Most Admired Actors On Parade
Everyday, new actors appear to sizzle and dazzle their way into the hearts of movie buffs apart from their role interpretation in movies. Some of the fans who spoke with The Tide Entertainment recently said there are also young men who possess different kinds of endowments that portray them as sex symbols. They include:
Ramsey Noah: The light skinned movie star and valantino actors’ profile may have hit an all time high with his spectacular performance in Dangerous Twins 1 & 2 produced by Tade Ogigan.
Pat Attah: Tall Pat who hails from Anambra State and whose works came in tight packages and offer less publicity still remains the favourite of many fans according to our findings.
Sam Dede: He talks and acts tough. In Issakabba, he is the leader of a militant group which is hell bent on wiping out armed robbery. The move to wipe out crime made Dede’s range seem like a social crusader in the hearts of the people.
Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD): In terms of ranking, he will always snatch the premium slot. This is as a result of hardwork, talent and perseverance Nigerian home videos are hardly complete without his face. He is highly regarded by his fans.
Emeka Ike: He is highly admired and also manages to keep his head cool. An Engineer turned actor, dark skinned Emeka gets favourite attention from amongst females.
Chidi Mokeme: His profile shot up after he anchored Gulder Ultimate Search. But the truth is that Chidi, tall and handsome has what it takes to sweep ladies off their feet.
Bob-Mannuel Udokwu: The Ogidi, Anambra State born actor who came to lime light with Checkmate, a rested soap opera is also a favourite among movie buffs. Handsome and tall, a lot of respondents like his carriage, his movies, describing them as thrilling.
Nkem Owoh: His comic nature has made him the highest earner in Nollywood. He is also so much admired in his role in Ukwa which made his popularity to extend beyond the shores of Nigeria. Osuofia as he is also known is considered the elixir for annoyance.
Desmond Elliot: He started as a model, then, he moved into Television drama before embracing home video. This has made him a household name especially amongst girls. He is hot on the heels of big league actors in terms of popularity.
Jim Iyke: He seems to be the rave of the moment doing roles which portray him as a good lover. Girls like him and confess that he looks sexy. His diction is another beautiful thing going for him.
Kenneth Okonkwo: He is an all time favourite among fans. When he acted the role of Andy Okereke in Living In Bondage, people went wild, but that impression has not left his fans despite his irregular appearance in movies.
Jide Kosoko: He is one of the most extraordinary actors in Nigeria, popular in both the Yoruba and English movies. He is one of the actors whose popularity has transcended tribal barriers in Nigeria. People still refer to his role in Glamour Girls.
Nonso Diobi: This sexy dude is in a class of his own. He single-handedly formed Association of Sexiest Actors in Nollywood, he is also a good role interpreter who has won the hearts of many fans.
Mike Ezuruonye: He possesses a light skin to die for and trips babes who stream in numbers to watch his movies. He was sky-rocketed to the category ‘A’ list actors with marvellous pay and several Award nominations.
Hanks Anuku: People see him as a movie bad boy because of his bad boy roles in home videos. But tall Hanks is admired by a lot of women who see him as sexy and cute. One thing he has going for him is his accent.
R&B star, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has recounted the early-career challenges she faced, revealing that she was once booed out of the stage while performing at a school event.
Speaking in an interview with Newsmen, the Crazy Tings crooner shared that she wasn’t only booed but was also harassed with plastic bottles.
“I remember one time I was going to perform at my school as an up-and-coming singer and I thought I was going to receiving a standing ovation.
“But I got booed. They even threw plastic bottles at me,” she recalled.
Tems explained that despite the embarrassing incident and other such rejections, she remained determined to pursue a career in music.
The Tide Entertainment reports that Tems admitted that some of the initial rejections she faced could be due to her conviction to stick to her originality instead of doing covers or familiar sounds like most of her peers.
The Grammy-winning singer said looking back now, she is glad that she didn’t compromise her style despite the initial pressures.
A close associate of late singer Mohbad, Primeboy, has appealed for the artiste’s burial nearly three years after his death.
According to him, Mohbad’s body remains in the mortuary since September 12, 2023, pending burial arrangements.
The Tide Entertainment reports that in a statement Primeboy urged the family, public, and government to permit the burial, stating, “It’s been almost three years since Mohbad left us. His body is still in the mortuary. I’m begging the family, I’m begging the public, I’m begging the government, please let’s bury our brother. He deserves a befitting burial.”
It would be recalled that Mohbad’s death sparked public outrage, protests, and investigations. Ongoing autopsy examinations, police inquiries, and legal proceedings have delayed burial arrangements amid family disagreements and public scrutiny.