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G-5 Nollywood Actresses Plan Big For Less Privileged

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List Actresses known as the G-5 have resolved to continue to give help to the less privileged and the motherless babies’ homes through their various Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and other charitable platforms this year. They include; Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Rita Dominio, Genevieve Nnaji, Stella Damasus and Stephanie Okereke.
It is no doubt that these Nollywood screen divas have made inroads in fame and fortune. Almost on daily basis movie buffs around the country and beyond pay glowing tributes to them. Millions of Nigerians who have been following their exploits since mother luck shone on them agree that they remain the darling of the Nigerians movie industry and most relevant with a host of others struggling to catch up with them. According to a recent media report, these veteran role interpreters have resolved to put their best. This year as well as touch on the lives of the less privileged in the society and the motherless babies homes through their Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs).
It is quite obvious to many that these Nollywood Super Stars have all paid their dues before attaining their present height and status. In an avenue bedeviled by ‘Man know man’ and “use what you have to get what you want, it was not bed of roses for them from the beginning but because of their perseverance they achieved success. This G-5 members include:
Omotola Jalade Ekeindo: She is probably the most luckiest amongst all of them as she hit the Jackpot from the first day she sauntered into the industry in company of a friend to a contest and turned out to be The winner. Today with over 100 movie appearances to her credit, the mother of four was the first to win the movie award (Thelma) with her debut movie mortal inheritance”, she was also voted by The Times Magazine as one of the 100 most influential persons in the world. She also emerged Africa’s shobiz personality in the year 2013.
Rita Dominic: She started her acting career in a Nollywood movie titled, “A Time To Kill, she won the city People’s award in 2004 as the most outstanding actress amongst numerous other, local and international awards, she has appeared in more than 100 movies including the best actress award by the Reel awards.
Genevieve Nnaji: Gene’s story has remained the most recurring affair in Nollywood. Hers is a chequered history, the early pregnancy that forced her to abandon secondary school, her life on the streets, frustrated and almost rejected, initial frustrations by producers, sexual harassment etc, Today every body bows for her, she was one time fare of lux soap in Africa in addition to other international awards and recognition.
She started her acting career as a child actress in the then popular television soap Opera ‘Ripples’, at the age of 8, she was also featured in several commercials some of which in chide pronto beverage and Omo detergent.
Her debut movie in Nollywood was “most wanted” subsequent movies include ‘last party’, mark of The Best’ and ‘Ijele which is still considered to be one of the best epic performances to date).
Genevieve made her history by becoming the first Nigerians actress to be profiled on the Oprah Wintrey show with strings of endorsements are top rated movies. She is believed to be the highest paid Nollywood actress and most desired in the industry.
Stella Damasus: Although Stella has been missing in Nollywood action for quite some time now, she remains the darling of many movie overs. She has dazzled in many house videos and soap operas. She is infact about the oldest face on the screen amongst the pack. Endowed with a natural voice and physique that is ever tantalizing, Stella earns more than N500,000.00 per script and remains one of the most sought after actress in Nollywood as she in a class of her own.
Stephanie Okereke: this graduate of English and literary studies from the University of Calabar as also one of the leading actresses and producers in Nollywood as well as a model in 1997, she featured in two films titled “compromise 2” and “waterloo” in 2002, she won the second position in the most beautiful girl in Nigeria beauty pageant, putting her on the map.
Stephanie was also the Real Awards best actress (English) and has featured in several movies including; private sin, Eye of the Gods, Reloaded, Adaora etc. Stephanie made her mark with the movie ‘Emotional Crack’ that premiered at the African Film Festival (New York) in April 2004 with over go films to her credit.
Stephanie is continually building her brand in the movie industry. A credit a graduate of the New York film academy, she has expanded her title to include Director, producer and writer with the introduction of her latest movie, “through the glass” which premiered in October 2008 at the pacific design centre in Hollywood, California Stephanie received a recognition award from the California state legislature and the city of Carson for the movie “through the glass”.

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Why I Am Not Ready To Have Kids Yet-Burna Boy

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Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has opened up about why he is not ready to be a father yet.
According to the 32-year-old, he is not ready to have kids yet because he can not give them the attention they deserve.
Burna Boy disclosed this while responding to questions from newsmen, in a recent interview.
He explained that he would have children when he is settled or married.
“Why have not I had kids yet? Bro, because I don’t want to have kids yet,” he said.
“Have you seen my mum the way she loves me? Have you seen my dad the way he loves me?I know I can not give that to anyone right now with the life I’m living. So until I’m settled and I can be there for my children everyday, I’m not having no kid.
“I feel like my kids deserve better than I got. And I got both my mum and dad so you understand?”
On the allegations that he is impotent, Burna Boy said, “When I see the bants and the things people say about me not being able to have kids, I said this is unimportant. Let’s assume that it is true that I could not even have kids, you know that there’s something called IVF? But that is not even true,” he summed up.

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2Baba’s  20 Years Anniversary Of  ‘Face 2 Face’

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May 15, 2024, made it 20 years since Nigerian seminal superstar, 2Baba released his debut album, ‘Face 2 Face’.
Before 2Face Idibia (Now 2Baba) left the boy band Plantashun Boiz to chase a solo career, he was adjudged by many to be the band’s most talented member.
In fact, superstar rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem could not resist the urge to point this out in ‘Wackawikee MC,’ where he dissed former Remedies members, Tony Teitula and Eddy Montana as well as the Plantashun Boiz.
It was this huge expectation based on proven talent that preceded the release of 2Baba’s debut album, ‘Face 2 Face’ which was an emphatic statement of his ability and ambitions.
The Tide Entertainment reports that released under the iconic Nigerian music label, Kennis Music on 15th May 2004, ‘Face 2 Face’ would carry the zeitgeist of Nigerian pop music in the 2000s with heavy hip-hop and RnB influences.
For 2Face, the album was crafted to position him for commercial success justifying his decision to leave the Plantashun Boiz. ‘Face 2 Face’ would achieve this as it houses some of the biggest hit tracks that defined the 2000s and rocketed 2Baba as the face of Nigerian pop music.
‘Face 2 Face’ welcomes listeners to 2Baba’s world where he shares his many thoughts through mind- blowing lyrics, melodies, and compelling versatility.
“Today is the first day of the rest of my life,” he says in the hit song ‘Nfana Ibaga,’ where he delivers his statement of intent that will alter the direction of change in the Nigerian soundscape.
2Face had many things to share and he found exciting ways to communicate these thoughts. When he raps about love on the hit track ‘Ole’ he effortlessly molds melodies in unprecedented fashion.
2Baba is arguably Nigeria’s most gifted artist and his unbelievable ability shines in elevated lyricism, remarkable shapeshifting, and mind blowing delivery.
The acceptance of his fallibility offers food for thought on the lyrical masterclass ‘U No Holy Pass,’ where he cautions his critics who have a lot to say over his decision to leave Plantashun Boiz and the way he chooses to live his life. This record is one of those songs that reminds listeners that there is about nothing 2Baba can- not do as he effortlessly flows over the strings and drums of Rock music.
While the album carries significant hip-hop influences, it also has the palpable RnB music that shaped the American soundscape in the early 2000s.
On ‘Right Here’, 2Baba pours out his heart on a brilliant domestication of RnB and hip hop hybrid popular with Western RnB stars like Usher, Craig Davids and Joe.
The album’s biggest song is the classic guitar ballad, ‘African Queen’ which will break the commercial roof of Nigerian and African music. If there is any such thing as a perfect song, it will be ‘African Queen’ as the writing, delivery and production make for a perfect combination that is one of the most important records in the history of Nigerian mainstream pop music.
The success of 2Baba’s ‘African Queen’ transcended the shores of Africa as it was used in the 2006 Hollywood movie, ‘Phat Girls’ which was one of the earliest exportation of Nigerian mainstream pop music.
2Baba is known for being an artiste who constantly uses his music to speak on social justice and this is a trait that runs back 20 years ago.
On ‘police Skit,’ listeners get a commentary on the state of the Nigerian Police who are hardly distinguishable from armed robbers.
2Baba is one of Nigeria’s music’s most indefatigable hitmakers and he laid the blueprints for what is to come on the groovy party-starter ‘Keep on Rocking’ feat Natives & Lil Seal where he effortlessly switches language and flows.
‘Face 2 Face’ is a product of an era when artists craft wholesome albums with something for every listener and a concerted effort to carry a national outlook. Tracks like the gospel tune ‘Thank U Lord’ and ‘Odi Ya’ feat Black Face where he showcases his Benue roots point to this effort.
20 years after its release, ‘Face 2 Face’ is celebrated as a hall-of-fame Nigerian album that laid the blueprint for the hit projects in the Nigerian mainstream.
‘Face 2 Face’ showed listeners many sides of 2Baba – the singer, the rapper, the songwriter, the sage, the hitmaker, and ultimately, the pacesetter.

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Davido Reacts To Report Of Sacking His Lawyer

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Nigerian Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has debunked reports that he sacked his lawyer and longtime friend, Bobo Ajudua, over embezzlement.
The Tide Entertainment gathered that Davido recently sacked his long-term business partner and lawyer, Bobo Ajudua for embezzling $370,000.
However, reacting, the singer said, that was not the case.
He clarified that they are still friends even though they are no longer business partners.
”This was not the case at all! We are still very good friends! In business, things evolve and change all the time! Please, everyone disregard this narrative.”

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