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Monday, 12 December 2016

Funke Akindele gorgeous in new photos

All About Linda Ikeji's 36th Birthday + Video

Popular blogger Linda Ikeji has said a man is all she needs in her life as she adds another year today.

She wrote in a post on her blog (and she mention it in her video also)

My prayer as I turn 36 today is to find an amazing guy soon, settle down, have a bunch of kids and continue to live, impact my world and make a difference. Please say a prayer for me! I mean it! 🙂

She also shared an inspiring video on her website

In the video she said

No matter what anyone tells you, please don’t give up on yourself. One of the worst days of my life was the day I turned 30 in 2010. Whenever I think of that day, I can’t put it into words. I can’t describe it. I had just closed down my office and I had been hustling since 1998 and this was like 12 and a half years later and it felt to me like I was starting all over again.

She adds, “Every time an idea died, I started something else. I was so determined to making it in life”.

Also watch this video

How I Got The ‘Toyosi’ Role on Jenifa’s Diary – Olayode Juliana

Olayode Juliana a.k.a Toyosi baby (nickname picked from popular TV series, Jenifa’s Diary) never believed that she would one day act alongside her screen idol, Funke Akindele. That explains her joy when she was chosen to act as Toyosi in the acclaimed TV series, Jenifa’s Diary. In this chat, she speaks more on how she clinched the major role. Excerpts…

How did you find yourself on the set of Jenifa’s Diary?

I always say that it’s a miracle because I just went for the auditions like every other
person. The audition was supposed to start by 10’o clock but I got there around 8am
thinking that I was very early, but I was number 273 on the list. I was so surprised
because the crowd was so much and at a point, I felt like going back home, but my
mum encouraged me to stay. When I got into the audition room, I saw Aunty Funke,
the director and some other people that were auditioning. I read the script, though I was nervous because I knew that a lot of people had auditioned before me, so I wasn’t really expecting anything. After the audition, they said they’ll get back to me, and I said okay because that’s what everybody says. Then Aunty Funke promised to call every one of us that even if we don’t get major roles, we will all appear on Jenifa’s diary. And so far so good, she has kept to her words because so many people who did not get major roles have appeared in the series one way or the
other.

How did you feel on the day you were called back to appear in the series?

Like I said earlier, I wasn’t expect the call at all because after the first audition, we
were called back three other times to appear for script reading, so it was
competitive because there were many people reading for the role of Toyosi.
However, at the end of the day, I got the role and I was moved to tears. Aunty Funke
then hugged me, and asked why I was crying. I told her that I didn’t believe I would get the role, that I just tried it for the
experience.

Is this your first time on set?

I’ve been on about four sets, but Jenifa’s Diary was, and is still a big deal to me
because I love Aunty Funke so much. I have watched all the Jenifa movies, and I admire
her so much. Being on set with her has been so amazing.

How has the experience been like working with her?

She is an amazing person, because she respects you no matter the role you’re
playing, and how big or small you are. She loves making everybody happy, and she’s
also a disciplinarian. She gives advice, and she wants to assist in everything. She helps
the make-up artist, and she sometimes helps to fuel the generator just to make
sure that everything is going right.
How do you find her character, Jenifa?
Jenifa is very hilarious. She could be lousy, but she is also a very loyal person. She is
funny but at the same time you can learn a lot from her character. She is someone who
is a hustler, and she wants to make it big.
She is also caring; sometimes, Toyosi gets home tired and Jenifa would have already
prepared her food. Basically, Jenifa is not just a funny character, it’s a character that
people should watch out for and learn a lot from.

Would you like to have Jenifa as a friend in real life?

It’s a yes and no for me. Yes, because she is honest, loyal and caring. No, because it’s
difficult to put Jenifa in her place; she always wants to be in everyone’s business,
whether or not she is called.

Some of the things treated in the series are funny but do you think they are close to reality?

Everything in Jenifa’s Diary is realistic. A couple of times, some people say is there
anybody in the world that speaks the kind of bad English Jenifa speaks. But recently, I
met somebody who spoke even worse English than Jenifa. We were
communicating and she said something that made me think this is Jenifa for real. Many
of the characters in Jenifa’s Diary can be found in people out there.

What has being on Jenifa’s Diary changed about you?

It has brought fame, because sometimes, I walk out of my house and people walk to me saying they know me. And when I go to church just wanting to be myself, people
also come to me. Since so many people are big fans of Jenifa, they always like to watch
the show, and they get to see other characters and the people playing them.
Acting as Toyosi has taught me to be patient and tolerant because she tolerates Jenifa so
much.

Waconzy: Singer Declares Huge Crush On Linda Ikeji

Singer, Obinna Kelvin Anyanwu well known as Waconzy has confessed that he has a huge crush on popular blogger, Linda Ikeji.

Waconzy stated that his kind of woman would be someone who can shake the world, citing that Linda perfectly fits the profile of his dream woman.

“My kinda woman must be a World Shaker, Independent and must have the fear of God and just so you know, I always had a sincere crush on lindaikeji, most beautiful #lindaikeji. May God continually bless her hustle”. The singer said

Few days ago, Linda had expressed her anger over incessant pressure on her to get married, as she revealed that there is more to life than been someone’s wife.

She went on further to say that the pressure is so intense that she feels like going to husband market.

With Waconzy’s confession, Linda might not need to go husband shopping anymore.

Actress, Yvonne Jegede, Fans Fight Dirty Over Body-Baring Outfit

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Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede and her fans have exchanged dirty words in a big fight on social media over the actress’ b**bs-baring outfit.

Yvonne, who, aside her acting skills, is known for captivating people’s attention with her voluptuous b**bs, was in a social media mess with some of her fans for showing too much.

Jegede

She shared a video of herself dancing in a car with some colleagues. However, in the video, her b**bs were exposed, thereby attracting huge criticisms from a large section of her fans who found it embarrassing.

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It all started when one of her fans made a nasty comment about the actress, who pretended as if she didn’t see it and others continued saying the same thing until she could no longer hold it.

It became a matter of give-and-receive as she replied every fab that came after her.

ACTRESS YVONNE JEGEDE: ”MARRIAGE IS NOT BY FORCE… IF YOU CAN’T SUBMIT, MARRY YOURSELF”

Actress-Yvonne-Jegede

Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede took to her Instagram page to share her thought on the issue of marriage and submission, particularly in this modern age where a lot of feminist organisations are clamoring for total equality with men and many women have become more independent.

According to . which Yvonne Jegede directed at the women folks, any woman who chooses to be married should submit herself completely to her husband, if not, she should simply leave and allow him find someone who would. For those who cannot imagine themselves taking orders from a man, she advised that they simply marry themselves and submit to themselves.

. reads:

Marriage is not by force, i repeat.. marriage is not by force

If you cannot see yourself submitting totally to your husband, please let him just find the woman that would, no need to marry. I don’t think it’s mandatory…Peace is good foe everyone..

You can submit to yourself and marry yourself, but if you choose to marry, then respect him completely and submit totally. If you don’t want to marry, that’s very very ok….And if you cannot love the woman totally, Nwanne I repeat…Marriage is not by force…

Stop Wasting each other’s time Biko!!

Considering the rate at which many marriages are crashing, I believe the message from Miss Yvonne is a timely one. The devil is working overtime in marriages today. The institution has now become a show of shame or a form of escape for some

Like the actress so rightly put it, if you are not READY, don’t go into it. Marriage is supposed to be a lifetime journey and it goes a long way in determining how happy, fulfilled or frustrated our lives turns out to be.

One is not considered ready for marriage by age alone. It is a spiritual and very sacred journey only for those mentally, spiritually and emotionally fit.

The earlier the women understands that submission is not slavery but a very subtle tool with which we can control any man and make peace resident in our homes, the better for all of us.

Laide-bakare

The news about popular actress, Lola Alao has been all over the place this week and the actress has also revealed the reason why she converted saying she decided to go back to her roots.

The beautiful actress is not the only one who has converted to Islam. Here’s a list of other actresses who all sought refuge under the umbrella of Islam:

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1. Moji Olaiya

Moji was born to Christian parents, her father being the legendary Nigerian singer Victor Olaiya. She was brought up in Christian ways although her mother was a Muslim before converting to Christianity. She ended converting to Islam after suffering a few marital woes. Moji has been married twice and both marriages came to a halt. The single mother of one states that Islam gives her more power and inner calm.
In one of her interviews, she confessed,“Honestly, Islam is a peaceful religion. The aspect I love most is that you don’t need any pastor to get closer to God.

You don’t really need anybody to pray for you. You can always pray on your own and Almighty Allah will answer your prayer without any intermediary. I have been doing that since I became a Muslim and it has always worked for me.”

2. Vivian Metchie

Nollywood star, Vivian was born to Catholic father and a Deeper Life Mother. She married a man who was a member of the Redeemed Church but the marriage eventually failed leaving her with four children.
According to her, she switched religions because at a point in time, she got confused as various Christian churches had something bad to say about one another.

Explaining her actions, the screen diva said, “It is a personal decision. I understand the Koran more than the Bible… I was probably looking for peace. Yeah! That was what I was looking for and I found it in the Koran.” Vivian adopted the name Fareedah as her muslim name and according to her, her parents were supportive of her decision to switch religions.

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3. Liz Da Silva

Popular actress, Liz Da Silva was known to be a Christian up until the time she allegedly had a child for former NURTW Oshodi boss, Musiliu Akinsanya better known as MC Oluomo. When things did not work out between them, she married a Muslim man named Olaoye. Because of the birth of her son, Roheem and her new family, Liz became a Muslim and adopted the name Aishat.
“In case you want to know I have a good relationship with my baby’s father and that is why I had to convert to Muslim and got a new name Aishat before the baby was named.

I am a Christian, but I had to convert to Islam because of my baby,” Liz Da Silva revealed in an interview.

Liz-Anjorin

4. Liz Anjorin

Lizzy, real name Elizabeth Anjorin is a household name as far as Nollywood is concerned. She was brought up in a Christian family however she found solace in Islam. In 2013, she came out to state categorically that she is a Muslim and soon after her revelation, she jetted off to Mecca for Hajj.
Addressing her faith to critics, Lizzy explained that she has always had ties to the Muslim world judging from the fact that her mother is a Muslim. She once said in an interview, “Although my name is Elizabeth, which is the Christian name my dad gave me because he was a Christian. Then, I also have a Muslim name, Aishat, given to me by my mother, who was a Muslim.

Also, some from my mother’s family members also named me Sekinat. Even my daughter’s name is Rufaidat. So, I grew with the two religions.”
She added, “Islam has been in mfe for long. I only kept it to myself. It is my private life.”
However, certain unconfirmed sources suggest that her conversion happened after a relationship with a certain Alhaji in Lagos.

5. Laide Bakare

Super actress, Laide Bakare was Christian up until the time she left her Christian husband and started dating an alleged money bag in Lagos named Alhaji Tunde Orilowo fondly referred to as ATM.

Laide had to convert to Islam after marrying him and becoming another one of his wives.