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Genevieve Floors Omotola In Opinion Poll

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The fact that the duo of
Genevieve Nnaji and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, A-List Nollywood actresses are engaged in a cold war of supremacy in the make believe industry is not in doubt.  However, a recent poll involving fans of the super actresses based on their track record in the industry shows that Genevieve Nnaji is better off.
It will also be recalled that Similar contest was conducted last year by excite on TV, tagged ‘Bring it on. The following indices and statistics were used. They include achievements, beauty career, family, sexy and endorsements. At the end, Genevieve Nnaji was crowned the winner.
The report shows as follows:-
Achevements In Movies:- Omotola started her acting career officially in 1995 with the movie titled Venom and had featured in over 300 movies, while Genevieve started acting in Nollywood with the movie titled ‘Most Wanted’. Before then, she had appeared in soaps in the 1980s.  She has featured in over 80 movies which is far below that of Omotola.
However, the number of movies was not the yardstick, but the impact on the movies and movie buffs. Due to Genevieve’s skills and creativity together with her global recognition and acceptance, she was adjudged the winner in this category.
Family Life: Omotola who ventured into the movie industry at a tender age of 18 years is happily married with four kids and had never allowed her career to affect her family and roles as a caring mother and wife.  Genevieve who is still single but has a love child when she was still younger and naïve does not have much to offer in this category, so Omotola won convincingly.
Beauty:- Both Omotola and Genevieve are ravishingly beautiful in their different  ways, but since it is a competition, a winner must emerge.  Omotola is beautiful in all ramifications which includes her nice colour, with a good height to go with, while Genevieve who is also beautiful has a unique nature and an ageless face that can go for a baby advert, so she won because of her African natural beauty and chocolate skin.
Sexy:- Omotola won in this category because of her nice curves and cool height together with her adoring light skin to go with.  This is the reason   why she is called Omosexy by fans.
Endorsements:- Omotola has a lot of endorsements to show for her long and hardworking career which include time Magazine of London’s top 100 most influential people in the world in 2013 alongside Beyonce, Kate middleton Micheal Obama and Justin Timberlake, she is also a United Nation’s Peace Ambassador and owns an NGO. among others.
Genevieve on the other hand is endorsement personified which include her first ever endorsement, “Face of Lux in Nigeria”, Face of MUD Cosmetics in Nigeria Etisalat and Amstel Melter, brand ambassador for Range Rover Sport (SUV) in Africa, Brand Ambassador for Airtel Pronto beverage, Omo detergent and Queen  Oprah Winfrey TV programme where she was described as Julia Roberts of Africa and among the 10 most respected female celebrities in the world, the only African t hat made the list, Genevieve defeated Omotola hands down in this category.
Career:- Omotola is very good in her acting career, she is also into music and has two albums to her credit. Genevieve was not lucky in music because when she tried getting into music.
It nearly tarnished her hard earned career and she smartly backed out.
Both have attained successes and great height in their profession and command a very large followership and fan base in Africa and beyond, many however, believe that Genevieve is more successful career wise due to her huge fan base, endorsements and has constantly remained relevant the movie industry against all odds.  She was eventually crowned the over winner in the contest.
A recent report has it that Genevieve is secretly climbing  the peak of her career without much self publicity even though she has not made any new movie since “Half of a Yellow Sun” which hit the big screen this August, the actress recently acquired a whopping 220 million Mansion in Park View Estate Ikoyi Lagos.
She also owns another mansion in Oniru Estate are of Lekki. Few months ago the actress built an expensive Mansion for her parents in Lekki bringing the total number of mansions she owns to three.
According to reports, Genevieve Nnaji is gradually topping the list of wealthiest Nigerian Movie Stars.  Genevieve Nnaji MFR and former Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) winner for Best Actress in a leading role is considered to be the best paid actress in Nollywood.

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Uche Ogbodo Shares Reason Bambam’s Marriage Ended

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Uche Ogbodo defended her colleague, Bambam, amid allegations that she left her marriage after going under the knife.
The Tide Entertainment reports that  the mother of three stated that no woman would leave a man because of a body makeover.
The actress also shared what she believes might have gone wrong in the marriage that led to its end, and sent a message to men.
Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has shared her thoughts on reality show star Bambam, whose real name is Oluwabamike Olawunmi, amid her alleged marriage crisis.The former Big Brother housemate was recently seen dancing and enjoying herself at a party, sparking rumours about her marriage.

Critics claimed that her body makeover was one of the reasons she allegedly left the marriage and noted that she was still out in public with the video of her club outing.

Reacting to the allegations,  Ogbodo came to Bambam’s defence. She stated that no woman would leave her marriage simply because she went under the knife. According to her, it is the man who drives a woman to leave.

The mother of three further explained that no woman willingly leaves a marriage she has invested in over many years. If a woman does leave, it is the man’s fault, possibly due to abuse that she chooses not to disclose publicly.

She added that a man must have shown the woman disrespect or failed to nurture the marriage.

Ogbodo emphasised that if a man refuses to love, protect, and give peace to his wife, the responsibility for the breakdown rests entirely with him.

It would be recalled that Uche Ogbodo also recently underwent cosmetic surgery and shared videos with her fans online,

The actress had remained on the lips of many Nigerians following her role in the trending movie Love in Every Word.

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Kate Henshaw Speaks Against ‘Gate Crashing’ 

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Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.

Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.

The Tide Entertainment reports that she questioned the popular act of ‘gate crashing’, regarding it as a rude and disrespectful behaviour. Henshaw also urged Nigerians to refrain from attending gatherings where they are not invited.Nigerian Politics Analysis

”I want to talk about something rampant, has been rampant, and is still rampant. I just want to ask those of you who show up uninvited at events and parties, what’s your purpose? What do you aim to achieve? Then, those of you who receive a card that admits only one person and invite all your village people, don’t check with the host; you pack your people and come. What are you doing there? Why don’t you respect yourself and stay away? It’s rude, you’re a gate crasher. Respect yourself enough to stay away from places you aren’t invited to,” she said.

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Oscars Set 2027 And 2028 Dates Ahead Of 100th Edition In 2028

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled dates for both the 99th Academy Awards and its landmark 100th ceremony. The back-to-back events, set for 2027 and 2028, will mark the final years of the Oscars airing on longtime broadcast partner ABC before a major shift to YouTube.

The 99th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, followed by the historic 100th edition on Sunday, March 5, 2028. Both ceremonies will broadcast live at 7 p.m. ET from the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and reach audiences in over 200 territories worldwide. Looking ahead, the Academy has also confirmed a venue change, with the ceremony set to move to the Peacock Theater beginning in 2029, where it will remain through 2039.

The Tide Entertainment reports that the announcement comes amid a shifting broadcast landscape. ABC is gearing up for a packed 2027 schedule, including its debut as the home of the Grammy Awards and its first Super Bowl broadcast in over two decades. Meanwhile, this year’s Oscars telecast saw a dip in viewership, drawing 17.86 million viewers across ABC and Hulu, a 9% decline from the previous year’s five-year high.

Still, excitement around the awards remains strong. The most recent ceremony crowned Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” as Best Picture, while early buzz for the upcoming season is already building. Anticipated contenders include the Ryan Gosling-led “Project Hail Mary,” Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three” starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, and Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “Digger” featuring Tom Cruise.

No hosts have been announced yet for either ceremony, adding another layer of anticipation to the milestone events.

In addition to confirming the ceremony dates, the Academy also released its full calendar for the 2026–2027 awards season, outlining key milestones from the eligibility period beginning January 1, 2026, to nominations voting in January 2027, and final voting in early March.

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