•Toun Oni: She made her debut in acting with a stage drama entitled Be Mighty, Be Mine, written by the late Wale Ogunyemi. An outstanding role model to a lot of upcoming actresses, she tends to feature more in soap operas than movies and her most prominent soap is Fuji House of Commotion, a production of Amaka Igwe. Toun Oni’s career dates back to the 70s and though not one of the biggest stars around financially, she is undoubtedly a respected figure in the industry. She is hooked onto tobacco.
•Olu Jacobs: Uncle Olu Jacobs, as he is fondly called, is one of the biggest actors Nollywood can boast of right now. This is not only because he has become a legend in the industry, but because he is creative and he is a godfather to the younger generation of actors. Married to a veteran actress, Joke Silva-Jacobs, he owns a production outfit called Lufodo Productions. He also smokes cigarette passionately. Joke, who also smoked cigarette stopped the habit recently.
•Ayo Mogaji: This is a very talented and versatile actress, who is also a role model to a lot of upcoming actresses. Ayo Mogaji, who has lost count of the number of Yoruba flicks she has featured in, is a chain smoker. She is also a movie producer. Married to white-bearded Mr. Dabo, a fellow actor, her favourite
•Hanks Anuku: Hanks is inarguably the best action-driven actor in Nollywood. No wonder, some people see him as the baddest boy of the industry. This huge-frame actor, who has acted in a lot of English and Yoruba films including Ogidan, once told NollywoodReel that most ladies are scared of him, probably because of his physique or the wild roles he plays in movies. He is addicted to cigarette.
•Sam Loco-Efe: Talk of somebody, who has really paid his dues in the movie industry, then you are certainly talking about Uncle Sam Loco. Unlike every other actor, Sam started his acting career from the grassroots many years ago. But thank God, the sacrifices he made in the industry then did not go in vain as he is now reaping the fruits of his hard labour. Part of what he loves doing on a daily basis, however, is smoking.
•Rita Dominic: There is no way one will talk of most consistent and successful Nollywood stars without mentioning her name. The unassuming actress has suddenly caught the smoking bug. Although she prefers not to make much noise about her smoking habit, her choice of cigarette is London (Menthol), commonly called White London.
•Bayo Bankole: If you are meeting this Obafemi Awolowo University graduate for the first time, you will agree that smoking is part and parcel of him. Hardly will you meet Bayo, who was the former Boy Alinco in Wale Adenuga’s TV comedy serial, Papa Ajasco, without a stick of cigarette and a bottle of lager beer in his hand. He has also proved his dexterity with roles he has acted in other movies.
•Iyabo Ojo: This mother of two is no push over among the Yoruba actresses. Aside acting, she has also produced some movies that are doing well in the market. She is regarded as one of the wildest actresses because she is a club freak and she loves smoking too.
•Clem Ohameze: Clem, an honourable in the making, come 2007, has become a household name in the movie circuit. His contribution to the development of Nollywood is immeasurable. But when you talk of actors who have passion for cigarette, his name will definitely not be left out.
•Stella Idika: Is obviously one of the most promising actresses in the industry right now. Her roles in movies like Empire, Soldier Boy, Woman In Me and Descendants of Jezebel, show that the sky is her starting point. But those close to her said a day hardly passes without Stella lighting a cigarette.
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The widow of Jaiyejeje Aboderin is on the long-list of actresses that are trailed by controversies.Since the death of her husband who was the leader of the defunct Synergy Musical Group,Stella had been in and out of controversies.Although not confirmed,gist-bearers still allege that she had a swell-time dating gospel artiste and ace sound track performer,Sammy Okposo for a long time.Apart from that, there are indications that she's set to sign the dotted lines with model and Gulder Ultimate Search II contestant,Lanre Oluborode.However,the most disturbing of all the controversies was that occassioned by a movie in which she featured barely six months before the death of her husband.The controversy,it was gathered portrayed a wrong impression about to her in-laws.
Jim Iyke:
One of the most loved Nollywood actors popularly perceived as a sex-symbol,he has a spectacular way of delivering his roles especially when it has to do with love or emotion.Despite this versatility,he has disappointed his teeming fans several times by getting enmeshed in some avoidable controversies.Apart from the rumour that he was dating Halima,daughter of former vice-president and actress Rita Dominic,Jim was also banned alongside Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Genevieve Nnaji by the movie marketers in 2005.There was a time he was reported to have engaged a commercial taxi driver in a brawl under Ojuelegba bridge.He also engaged Victor Obodo,a journalist working with the now rested Fame weekly magazine in fisticuffs and currently involve in Adultery scandal.
Opeyemi Ayeola:
Until she exchanged marital vows with her UK-based boyfriend,Olayiwola Babatunde, star actress,Opeyemi Ayeola had been enmeshed in controversies.The pretty actress of the Accountancy graduate’s status is believed to have attained the peak of her career through the help of some successful practitioners in the movie industry.
The controversy over her alleged affair with celebrated Corporate Pictures boss, Rasaq Abdullahi,however became rife when she disclosed to a soft sell magazine that she regretted dating Abdullahi.She is currently facing a tough-time from her in-laws because of the Interview she granted on her relationship with a promoter.
Bisi Ibidapo-Obe:
The light complexion, beautifully endowed actress is always in and out of controversies on men issue.Not toolong ago,Bisi was said to be romantically linked with revolutionary rap artiste,Ruggedman.
Fathia Balogun:
Apart from the fact that she is the estranged wife of Saheed Balogun,she is yet to extricate herself from some controversies trailing her breakup with the actor.According to what gist-bearers,Fathia’s sudden seperation from Saheed may not be unconnected with an alleged romance between her and Rasaq Abdullahi,he boss of Corporate Pictures.Even her newly produced film is said to have been shot amid controversy.Meanwhile,it is being alleged in some quarters that Fathia’s current residence was acquired through the help of Rasaq Abdullahi.
Baba Suwe: Having received many laurels through his comic roles in movies,Babatunde Omodina a.k.a Baba Suwe needs no formal introduction in Nollywood, as he is always in the news.The Igbogbo-Ife-Ikorodu-born comedian has not only earned fame through his style of comedy but has also ruled the comedy genre of moviedom for many years. However, despite his success in the make-believe industry, the current National Treasurer of the Association of Nigeria Theatre-Art Practitioners (ANTP)has always received bad press here in Nigeria each time he travelled out of the country.He has travelled far and wide in Europe and has a hectic task denying his involvement in the illegal business and alleged arrest as reported in the media.The vile and unsubstanciated rumour still persists because Baba Suwe often eulogises suspected notorious drug barons in his movies.
Empress Njamah:
She started her acting career in Nollywood with the movie,Girl's Hostel and now she is ranked among the most talented actresses in the industry.This beautiful gal in her 20s, has obviously had her fair share of controversies in the industry. She has been romantically linked with one man or the other at different times and allegation of fast fingers.
Cossy Orjiakor:
Although Cossy seems to have kept a very low profile lately, she was inarguably the most controversial actress,following her seductive roles in Abass Akande Obesere’s musical video,Apple Juice among others-that was the genesis of her controversies.
Apart from being romantically linked with the likes of Ola Kukoyi and Obesere,this University of Lagos graduate was also alleged to be suffering from breast cancer. However,the naturally endowed Cossy recently moved to her Lekki home and has found a new love in music.
Eucharia Anunobi:
Since this talented actress featured in the flick,Glamour Girls,she has always been enmeshed in controversies.Even with the recent disappearance of her husband from home,Eucharia has gradually learnt to move on with her life.
Hanks Anuku:
This is a fantastic actor with a spectacular sense of interpreting roles,especially when it has to do with interpreting his roles in action movies.He is being perceived as one of the most dangerous guys while acting roles in Nollywood,he has been enmeshed in many controversies.Many believe he is naturally erratic.
Iyabo Ojo:
No doubt,Iyabo is quite talented and towers above some of her peers in the Yoruba movie industry and if she continues like that,the sky may actually be her starting point but she needs to avoid some unnecessary controversies that have been trailing her on runs.She is one of the actresses who loves night clubbing with a passion and the mother of two has also been widely reported in the media that she date Muka Ray and Kunle Afolayan.
Ernest Asuzu:
The name Ernest Asuzu surely needs no further introduction among Nigerians.Not only because he is an actor of note but because since last year, he has constantly been in the news. And this cannot be unconnected with the fact that he was suffering from a mental disorder and just released from prison.
Genevieve Nnaji:
One of the controversies that this star actress has encountered in her career is about her alleged relationship with a former Vice President.The former Face of Lux, who has lost count of movies she has acted in was also rumoured to have dated actor Pat Attah.
Yewande Akinwande:
Popularly known as Yetunde Wunmi,this Yoruba actress has always been in the limelight but her arrest at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport by officials of the National Drug and Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for drug trafficking made her one of the controversial movie stars in Nigeria
As the show enters week two with pulsating drumbeats synchronizing with the rhythm of sound,the opening movements of an energetic dance full of flair and verve,the fantastic presentation by musician Sound Sultan and instructor Lilian Yeri for the first stage of Spirit of David’s ongoing dance competition.Viwers were entranced by the introductory episode of the show but the second was even more intriguing!
Ten couples showcase one-minute dance routines appraised by a live audience and a panel of three judges; who are seasoned performers in their own right.
Lilian Yeri and Sound Sultan, dressed in traditional African costumes, thrilled everyone with their rhythmic interpretation of Jeremiah Gyang’s Na Barka.
The next couple was even more astounding! It was a delight seeing Pasuma Wonder, Nigeria’s Otunba of Fuji music, do the Rhumba with his partner, Funke Iroko.The couple was resplendent in complementary white costumes which dazzled as Pasuma whirled and twirled,gracefully lifting his partner in a slow,intense dance which ended as gracefully as it began.It was a dance which made up for what it lacked in message and content with a display of Waltz technique unusual for a beginner like Pasuma.Obviously, he had an outstanding instructor!
Omotola ‘Omosexy’ Jalade-Ekeinde was another star of the evening who benefited tremendously from having a good dance instructor.She and Buddy Ageda chose a fast-paced,cheerful dance using steps typical of the hip hop movement and the catchy rhythm of a techno song to entertain the ecstatic audience.From the opening ‘moonwalk’ slide showing fantastic footwork to the crisp articulation of his break dance moves,Buddy outshone Omotola who capitalised on the danceability of their song to maintain an interactive flow with her partner.Though most of her moves were out of synchrony with the music and appeared to be initiated by her partner, Omotola’s earnestness, her self-expression, and the vibrancy of her dance made their performance most refreshing.
Fashion designer Zizi Cardow and her partner Ice, were more intense.Theirs was a passionate ballroom dance. Zizi was dressed in a black-tie affair, dazzling gown with a sequined bodice. It was a beautiful dance. Zizi posed as model for Ice’s on-stage painting, her portrait on a canvas which caught the spotlights as the words ...”If I were a painting...” filled the opening strains of their classical selection. It was an intense, passionate dance with a vivid concept and clearly executed unison movement, Zizi maintaining eye contact in graceful moves with her partner who sang throughout the dance.It was breathtakingly beautiful.
The performance of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2007, Omawunmi Akinnifesi and Wale Sodade were also dazzling.Their fantastic presentation began when Omawunmi clad in white began intricate contortions to the engaging music of their contemporary dance piece which showed Omawunmi seeking a loved one, (her partner Wale) being found by him and enduring periods of separation with eventual reconciliation in a sophisticated dance comprising elements of ballet, hip hop and Afro-Caribbean dance forms.
Their performance was astonishing for its accuracy and flow, with fantastic gestures and flying leaps which kept the audience riveted to their seats; a remarkable presentation with a clear theme of love and friendship.
A sensational Nollywood actress haunted by many scandals,every step of the sexy eyeball’s march through moviedom seems to have been trailed by one controversy or the other.Born to a Nigerian father and a Cameroonian mother,Empress exploded into the showbiz industry in the mid 90’s with the movie ‘Girls Hostel’where she played a major role (Tunika),her profile has steadily risen from the upcoming actress to ‘Nollywood”star and has remained relevant,holding her turf,scandals or no scandal.
She comes from a family of artistes,her elder brothers-John and Aquila have made a mark in the industry as well.They are five in number and three of them are into acting.Her brothers were into it before her-She went out with her brothers one day to a rehearsal in Surulere and the girl that was supposed to play a particular role did not come and was asked to stand in for her.After,the director called her and asked if she was interested in acting but said yes and got the role.Her foray into the Nigerian home video was first met with stiff opposition by her Mother who had some reservations about all her children taking a particular line of career but when she saw the movie she did,she liked it and felt she had what it takes to be a good actress and she encouraged her to go into it.
The dark skinned delectable actress currently combines acting with a degree programme at the Olabisi Onabanjo University,Ogun State where she is studying English.She love wearing simple clothes that would make my skin breathe,not to reveal her skin,cleavage or show her flat tummy but her love to wear things that she is very comfortable with.She love to dance as a form of exercise.With stardom comes fame and money but Empress does not see herself being in the Nigerian movie industry for life.
Nollywood actress Shan George has joined the fray of reality television producers as she begins a tour of Nigeria to choose the best Nigerian in T 36,a tourism based reality television show which comprises of contestants from every state of the nation.Speaking with media people on her plans for the reality show,Shan says T36 will be a far cry from all the others we have seen in Nigeria since the issue became a fad.In her words,“The contestants would take a tour around the nation’s thirty-six states (including FCT) in eight weeks.
Their mission is to learn as much as possible the History, beliefs, and general way of life of the Nigeria people.The contestants would visit specific locations of Political, cultural, economic, and tourism relevance.At the end of a visit to each geopolitical zone, Contestants would be subjected to oral test, where two contestants with the lowest scores would be eliminated.Its organized by SHANDEL PRODUCTION an outfit that is run by Shan George,the show would kick-off in Lagos and end in Abuja for the grand finale after a complete tour of the six geo-political zones.
The programme is designed to rekindle national consciousness and stir a whole new band of patriots to the Nigerian dream. The show will go a long way to prove the general Nigerian thought right. The thought that ‘we are better together’.
The team’s primary function is to amongst others, expose and celebrate known tourism locations as well as uncover the unknown ones.
Shan George:
This light-skin actress came out hot when she started out in the movie industry. Before her entry into the industry, Shan George was living in her home town. There, she had a forced marriage at a much younger age of 17. The marriage did not last. That marriage produced two grown up boys who are now schooling abroad. After that she tried to go into two other relationships, which did not last
Ann Njamanze:
Before the fatal accident that almost claimed her life, Ann was a prominent actress in the movie industry. She lost her visible presence due to the accident, which restricted her to the sick bed for a long time.Then her celebrated relationship with fellow actor Segun Arinze was cemented with the birth of her daughter Morenike. The union didn’t however survive the test of time. Today Ann Njaminze has moved on with her life. It was even heard that she had another baby not too long ago for the new man in her life
Ibinabo Fiberesima:
The beautiful actress has her own share of failed relationship. Her affairs with Phillip Trimnell and top singer Daniel Wilson were widely celebrated.Not too long ago she got into trouble when her car rammed into a doctor’s car, killing him in the process. Today, it was reported that Ibinabo and fellow actor Fred Amata are planning to hook each other in wedlock.But time will tell if Ibinabo, who already has two children from two different fathers, would be lucky this time.
Alex Lopex:
Unlike most actresses who find it hard to openly identify with their children, Alex Lopex’s case is different. At any given time, she’s ready to tell anyone that she has a son, Joshua, whom she had for her lover. Although, the relationship did not last, however, Lopex is ever grateful for the joy of motherhood that the relationship afforded her.
Fathia Balogun:
Just like Fathia Balogun’s relationship with her first husband, Tunde Anchor, the marriage between the Edo State born actress and fellow actor Saheed Balogun is said to be over. Before meeting Saheed Balogun, Fathia has a son in London for her former husband Tunde. The son lives with the father in London.
Genevieve Nnaji:
Before the sanction imposed on some foremost artistes including Genevieve, she was one of the most sought-after actresses in the country. Genevieve, a gifted model and beautiful actress attained an enviable height in the industry.At the age of 16, she was put into the family way by one of her boyfriends who lived around her former Egbeda residence in Lagos. That pregnancy resulted in the birth of her baby girl who is about nine years old now.
Regina Askia:
These days, Regina has faded out of reckoning in the movie world. She was every producer’s delight. Producers and marketers can’t afford not to feature her pictures in their jackets and posters. And the reason was because she is an ex-beauty queen. Regina’s relationship with a French businessman produced her daughter, Stephanie, who is now into modelling in the United States.After the relationship with the Frenchman collapsed, Regina went into another marriage with an American identified simply as Ruby, which produced children. But just like the Frenchman’s, the relationship has packed up.
Elfreda Rowland:
Elfreda Rowland is a very daring actress, who could act naughty roles in movies. A happy-go-lucky lady who likes to catch her fun, that’s why if she’s not on location, she’s rocking around town. Elfreda has a girl from a relationship she had in the past; the father of the girl lives abroad.
Ronke Ojo (Oshodi Oke):
Ronke, a busty actress, who got the nickname Oshodi Oke from the title of a movie she starred in as a lead actress, is one of the hottest Yoruba actresses in the movie industry. About three years ago, she got pregnant and no body seems to know who was responsible for it.The pregnancy was linked to many people including a marketer and a London based socialite Wale. But Ronke came out to tell the world that the father of her daughter lives in Canada and that put paid to the controversy.
Mariam Apollo:
Pretty Apollo was widely believed would become the better-half of fine boy actor Ramsey Nouah because both of them were very close then. But Ramsey left her for his wife when the marriage issue came up. Before her celebrated relationship with Ramsey Nouah, Mariam Apollo had a baby for her former lover.
Iyabo Ojo:
Pretty Iyabo Ojo, one of the top Yoruba actresses in the country, also has two kids, a boy and a girl from a marriage she went into when she could hardly differentiate her right from her left. Today, she has been linked to another Yoruba actor Muka Ray and also to Kunle Afolayan.
Clarion Chukwurah:
Clarion Chukwurah is one of the veterans in the movie industry. This University of Ife Theatre Arts graduate started acting in the early 80s. While on the set of the movie Owolagba in the 80s, Clarion had a fling with juju star Sir Shina Peters (SSP) that resulted in a baby. Today, the god of love has not been fair to the beautiful lady, just like her marriage to Mike, Abiola’s brother, she recently lost another marriage she had with a London big boy Femi Egyptian
Bimbo Oshin:
It all started like a rumour that Yoruba actress Bimbo Oshin was involved in a love relationship with the boss of Dudu Heritage, Ola Ibinronke. It eventually came out to be the truth when she got pregnant for the American-based promoter. The relationship went through turbulence because of the wife of the American promoter. The relationship produced a boy named Michael.
Bose Joseph:
This crossover actress had a baby out of wedlock. The baby girl, Opemipo, is now a toast of many movie producers both in English and Yoruba. Opemipo’s father rejected her pregnancy and took off for the UK. Now that this child has become a star, he now wants to claim her paternity. Just like the first pregnancy, Bose had another man who refused to take responsibility for her second pregnancy. And now she has two kids for different fathers out of wedlock.
Obot Etuk:
Obot Etuk is one of the most respected in interpreting movie roles but this is not the same with her life style. She was celebrated for her love affairs with younger colleague Ernest Azuzu. Despite the age difference, several times, the actor would beat her to the surprise of most people. Today, Obot has three kids out of wedlock
Babara Udoh:
Babara Udoh came into prominence through her role in the famous movie The Glamour girls. Although before that time she was a regular face in most soap then. Babara has not been too frequent in movie production these days and people have been wondering what the problem might be.Babara Udoh is one of the actresses that have babies out of wedlock.
Sandra Achum:
Sandra Achum today has two children from two fathers. The first came and the father was unknown so also is the case with her second child.The reason for keeping her relationship from the pages of paper may be due to the loss of her proposed marriage years back which most soft sell magazines feasted on.
Edith Jane Azu:
Today, she has given her life to Christ but only that she is happily married, but as long as she lives she will never forget how she became a baby mother at the age of 16.
Toyin Raji:
Toyin Raji is an ex-beauty queen that also got into the movie world. But before she could exhibit her God-given talent for a long time in the movie world, she left when she became pregnant. She solely nurtured the baby on her own.
Ndidi Obi:
she is better known as Nneka the pretty serpent because of her role in that movie. Ndidi left the movie industry when she was put in the family way by a business man. And ever since, little or nothing has been heard about the lady who once held her fans spell bound with the way she interpreted roles
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