After a viral video of Fuji icon Wasiu Ayinde, also known as K1 De Ultimate, refusing to bow down in front of Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, went viral, social media was ablaze with knocks and condemnations. In the footage, which has since garnered widespread attention, the Mayegun of Yorubaland was seen standing while extending a handshake to the revered monarch.Traditionally, male subjects are expected to prostrate fully when greeting a king, especially one of the Ooni’s stature, who is considered a spiritual and ancestral figure in Yoruba cosmology.The video has sparked intense debate across various platforms,…
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Nollywood actor, Lalude has talked candidly about his tense working relationship with Sola Sobowale. Lalude disclosed that one day at a show, Sola did something that hurt him in an interview with Behind the Fame – African A-List. He claimed to have heard that the well-known actress was present and that she was aware of his presence but chose not to stop by. Lalude also recalled how Ngozi introduced Sola Sobowale to him when she was trying to join acting. He claimed the light-skinned, award-winning actress isn’t wealthy, like she pretends to be.“She did something that pained me one day,…
The president of the Theatre and Motion Pictures Producers Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji Amusan, also known as Baba Latin, has referred to legendary filmmaker Adebayo Salami, well known as Oga Bello, as a national treasure as he celebrates his 60th year in the business. According to Latin, Salami is a living legend who has greatly impacted the sector.In a tribute on his Facebook page, Latin writes:CELEBRATING A LEGEND: ADEBAYO SALAMI (OGA BELLO) – 60 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE ON STAGE AND SCREEN As the curtain rises on the premiere of Her Excellency tomorrow, June 29, we stand in awe and…
The controversy surrounding a viral video from actor Akin Olaiya’s recent wedding ceremony, in which his new spouse appeared unenthusiastic, has prompted a response from his in-laws. The actor on Saturday tied the knot in a private traditional wedding attended by close family and friends.However, a clip from the event, which showed Akin dancing beside his bride while she remained motionless with a blank expression, quickly went viral online. Many social media users speculated that the woman may have been forced into the union.In response to the speculation, a female relative of the bride appeared in a video to set…
Veteran Nigerian actor Fatai Odua, better known by his stage as Lalude, has expressed his displeasure at being overlooked After assisting Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during his campaign, Speaking during an interview on Behind The Fame – African A-List, Lalude expressed frustration with the lack of appreciation and support from those he once backed politically. “I’m sure this message will reach the President. Mr. President, we are not strangers to you,” he said. “Governor Sanwo-Olu, when I came to your place that day, you recognized me right away. But after everything we did for your campaign, we haven’t gotten…
Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo was humbled as Babatunde Fashola and other celebrities attending the premiere of his father’s film. In honor of his 60 years in Nollywood, Adebayo Salami debuted his first film, Her Excellency, at Imax Cinemas in Lekki on Sunday, according to a report by Gossipinfo. Among the dignitaries at the event were Babatunde Fashola, the former Governor of Lagos State, and H.E. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, the Governor of Kwara State.Sharing clips of them at the event, Femi expressed how honoured he was to receive them. He expressed gratitude for the support, honour, and presence of greatness. “Super excited…
Popular Yoruba actress Kudirat Morenikeji Ogunro also know as kudi Alagbo is filled with appreciation and grateful to God as her only daughter graduated from the university. The beautiful actress shared a video of her daughter returning back home after her sign out, while she kept a space for her mother to also sign on her chest. The happy mother was proud of her daughter and welcomed her home with joy as she graduates from Lead City University. She prayed for all mothers to reap the fruit of their labour. She wrote: Thank you, Lord, for blessing me with such…
Nollywood actress and The babymama of popular singer Kwam1, Bisola Badmus has appreciated God almighty as she celebrates her only son Malik on his 13th birthday. The gorgeous actress shared many cute photos of herself amd her son showering him with prayers and sweet words. She wrote: Son, your birthday is a powerful reminder of all the wonderful moments we have shared together. I cherish every single one of them the happy moments and the sad moments You were there for me throughout the challenges of my health,I’m so blessed to have you in my life Okomi Ishola💕💓Thank you for…
With over six decades in the film industry, veteran filmmaker Adebayo Salami, popularly known as ‘Oga Bello,’ remains one of the most respected and enduring figures among his peers. A proud father of 18 children, Salami began his acting journey in 1964 with the Young Concert Party, a theatre group led by the legendary Ojo Ladipo, also known as Baba Mero. In this exclusive interview with Rotimi Ige, he opens up about his latest cinema project, Her Excellency, reflects on his remarkable 60-year journey in Nollywood, and shares how his dedication to his children has yielded lasting rewards. YOU have…
Social media users are reacting to a shady post from Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Femi Adebayo’s wife, Aduke Omotayo.Gossipinfo reported on Saturday that Aduke, in a now-deleted post on her Instagram page, had thrown shots at the filmmaker. She stated that if she had a spell, magic, or power to make a man love her when she met him, he could never have made that list. Gossipinfo further noticed that the couple have unfollowed each other on Instagram.Reacting to it, one bee123864 wrote, “The first wife left for her sanity, you think it’s a jokeOne olubunmi26 wrote, “And this woman…