'New set of Nollywood actors lack knowledge' - Segun Arinze

Segun Arinze criticized the new set of Nollywood actors, terming them as pretentious and lacking discipline.

 The veteran actor commented about this in an interview with Hip TV News, where he added that the new entries only show proficiency in phonetics.

"Today’s set of Nollywood actors are not grounded. What they know how to do is to speak phonetics.
“Most of these guys are pretentious. They are only interested in who has the highest number of likes or followers on their social media platforms.
“Most of them are not even disciplined and they lack the knowledge; they only want to be popular,”
“I am sorry to say this but the truth is that today’s crop of Nollywood actors are not grounded. Talent is not the only thing you need; you also have to be grounded."

The actor began his career in Ilorin, Kwara State, and has featured in a high number of movies.

Some of these include "Silent Night", "Across the Niger", "Family on Fire" and "Black Arrow". The latter earned him the alter ego of the same name.

Photos of Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo and his sisters at Enugu High Court

Nollywood actor and lawyer, Kenneth Okonkwo shared theses photos of himself and siblings at the Enugu High Court. He wrote: "It tastes pretty good for lawyers from the same womb to appear on the same side of a case. Glad to be with Anita and Princess my siblings at an Enugu High Court. To God be the glory"

AY Makun’s movie, A Trip to Jamaica, set for world premiere

“A Trip to Jamaica”, a movie by award-winning Nigerian stand-up comedian, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, will be premiered worldwide on September 25 in Lagos.

AY, who is the principal character in the movie and its executive producer, on Wednesday said that the star-studded movie is a hilarious installment of the Akpos series shot in Lagos, Atlanta and Montego Bay in Jamaica.

He said, “After the success of  30 Days In Atlanta, there were a lot of calls for more. So we decided to do a spin-off to showcase further adventures of Akpos.

“A Trip to Jamaica’ bridges the gap between Nollywood, Gollywood, Hollywood and the Jamaican movie industry.”

He added that artistes cast in the movie were drawn from Nigeria, Ghana, America and Jamaica.

According to AY, the cast include award-winning actress Funke Akindele, Hollywood veteran Eric Roberts and Paul Campbell from Jamaica.

Others include: Nigerian Nse Ikpe-Etim, Ghanaian ‘lover boy’ Chris Attoh, Dan Davies from Hollywood and Rebecca Silvera who was the former Miss Jamaica.

The movie also includes; cameo appearances from Music Stars Cynthia Morgan, Patoranking and Olamide.

The veteran comedian added that the premiere would be preceded by a novelty football match that would feature prominent Jamaica ex-footballers against ex-Nigerian players.

A Trip to Jamaica was created to celebrate the best of our cultures.

He said, “Using a football match which will showcase these great players who have all worn their individual countries national colours at international competitions is a fitting way to herald the release of the movie.

“The football game will be witnessing live comedy and musical performances as a way of celebrating the cultures of these unique countries.”

He said ex-footballers to play in the match include: Kanu Nwankwo, Jay Jay Okocha, Peter Rufai, Joseph Yobo, Mutiu Adepoju, Victor Ikpeba, and Ghanaian’s Stephen Appiah.

Artistes from different countries are expected to grace the premiere.

He added that the movie would be available on cinemas across Nigeria on September 30.

It was co-written by AY and Dianne Diaz and directed by Robert Peters, the US based multiple award winning film maker who also directed ‘30 Days in Atlanta’.

AY had made Box Office records with his 2014 film, “30 Days in Atlanta”, which recently earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.

The movie was officially recognised by the 2017 Guinness World Records as one of the films with the highest domestic gross in the territories of Bollywood, Nollywood and Hollywood.

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“We shall grow old together…we just dey start” Desmond Elliot says to Wife Victoria

Nollywood actor Desmond Elliot and his wife Victoria attended a wedding over the weekend and the actor shared a cute photo of the two of them on social media.

He used the photo as an opportunity to praise his wife and let the world know just how much he loves her.

He wrote:

The Mrs and I ..my babamai ,we shall grow old together ,we just dey start ooo. Love of mi life ..a woman who knows me .#not just bone of my bone… #youarethebone

Queeneth Agbor: Actress thinks sex before marriage is important for successful relationship, believes Calabar women are trained to give satisfaction to their partners

Cross River State born actress, Queeneth Agbor, has shared a comment stating her belief that sex before marriage is essential for the success of the union.

According to Agbor who spoke to Punch News in an interview, this can safeguard against promiscuity and mistrust, as it is all about getting the best out of the relationship.

"You have to know your package, I am not saying just go into it anyhow but just test it."

"You need to know what you are going into, so you don’t start cheating on your spouse."

"Most marriages that break up are solely because of this issue. So I think it is important for you to know what you are getting into."

The actress, who is also a native of Calabar also disagreed with suggestions that women from her hometown are husband snatchers.

She however thinks they have all the right attributes needed to satisfy a man.

The actress believes Calabar women are trained to give satisfaction to their partners

“I don’t think we (Calabar girls) are husband snatchers, but we know how to keep a man to ourselves."

"Some men don’t like food, so you might not be able to keep him through that, but men like it when a lady is clean and of course good in bed."

"A  Calabar girl is a combination of all."

Agbor is known for her participation in the movie, "Hooked", which featured popular actor, Francis Duru.

Nollywood Actress Emem Inwang’s Birthday Photos

Nollywood Actress Emem Inwang is a year older today.

She is a yummy mummy and to celebrate her birthday, she has released some lovely photos:

Credits:
Styling: Swanky’s signatures styling
Photography: Image Faculty

I am scared of marriage – Actress, Ebube Nwagbo

Nollywood Actress, Ebube Nwagbo, has shared her fears concerning marriage following the high cases of divorce in the industry.

The Anambra State-born actress told ‘Star Gist’ in an interview.

She said: “I try to keep to myself, but the industry where I find myself is a complex one.

“You have to be very close to me to know the real Ebube, because most times I camouflage just to create an impression.

“The real me is not what you see in TV or read on the papers , but I am also human; I have my moods, my bad sides, my flaws, etc.

“I love the good thing of life, so I work hard to get them.

“I only stress myself when money is involved.

“Marriage is always going to be at the right time, and don’t ask me when is the right time.

“I’m single but I’m not searching, Why would I?

“Well, I am seeing somebody, but starting my own family I can’t say for now.

“But I will do that at the right time.

“I don’t like doing something and later jump out of it.

“I take my time to do whatsoever I want to do making sure it is the right decision.

“I am scared of marriage, we see divorce everyday.

“Although no one goes into marriage believing she would soon jump out of it.

“I strongly believe that before a couple considers divorce, they must have put in their best to make it work, all to no avail.

“Marriage in the limelight is not easy, even those outside it are not surviving easily.

“For me, before I take the decision, it just has to be right.

“I have learnt a lot from other people’s mistake and that has helped me a lot.

“Being in a relationship alone is not easy not to mention marriage, I just want to do it right to avoid regret.

“So I am treading carefully.

Bob Manuel Udokwu: "We need the much desired change," Nollywood veteran says

Nollywood veteran, Bob Manuel Udokwu has called on President Muhammadu Buhari led administration to bring about the much desired change.

In an interview with Punch Newspaper, the Special Adviser to the Anambra State Governor, said the economy has not been favourable to Nigerians and the hardship shouldn't be allowed to go on for long.

In his words: “My appeal to the government is to bring the much desired change. Things are hard on Nigerians and we cannot continue like this."

Speaking further, he said: “People are suffering, there is no money. People are not smiling. These days, you hear stories of food theft because of the bad situation of things. All is not well for now."

In 2014, the "Checkmate" star declared his intention to run for for a seat at the Anambra State of Assembly in 2015.

I didn’t sleep with anyone to get roles –Queen Nwokoye

Queen Nwokoye

Queen Nwokoye has been in the industry since 2004. For many years, she was not one of the prominent stars, in spite of the fact that she befriended a lot of star actors. As such, many expected that the light-skinned actress would quit the industry and opt for a white-collar job since she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Anthropology from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

Speaking on her journey to stardom and how she became a star without relocating to Lagos, which is considered the hub of entertainment, Nwokoye said, “Lagos is too rowdy. It’s too busy for me. In Lagos, everybody is hustling. I am not a hustler. All my life, I have never had to hustle for anything, anything I have came to me, including stardom.”

Does that mean she is one of the said few that didn’t have to sleep with a producer to get movie roles? ‘‘If    it is true that actresses have to sleep with producers to get roles, I’m happy I didn’t have to do so. Sometimes, it is people’s way of trying to explain away their failure. I didn’t pass through it. From my experience, nobody ever asked to sleep with me. If you present yourself as someone that can sleep around to get roles, people will treat you that way. But the truth is how many people do you want to sleep with before you become famous?”

Queen, who has been accused of refusing to discuss her marital status, said stardom hasn’t changed her. “I don’t think anybody can accuse me of being proud. I don’t even consider myself a star and I don’t see how someone like me can begin to act arrogantly.”

With plans to produce movies; Queen said she was grateful to God and her fans that had kept faith with her.