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“Why I Stepped Back From Nollywood To Focus On My Children” – Nollywood Actor Bolanle Ninalowo

Popular Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has shed light on his career journey, Nigeria’s audition culture, and his decision to step away from the limelight to focus on his family.

In an interview with Potpourri, the actor questioned the relevance of auditions for leading roles in Nollywood, insisting that filmmakers should already envision their cast when developing projects.

“I can’t even remember the last time I auditioned in Nigeria,” Ninalowo said.

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“Even abroad, when scripts are written, producers usually know the actors they want, as well as possible substitutes. If you’re a filmmaker and still uncertain about who fits your lead role, then you have a problem.”

He clarified that while auditions may be necessary for minor or supporting characters, lead roles should be cast with clarity and purpose.

On why he took a step back from the industry, Ninalowo explained that family obligations had become his priority. With his daughter now 19 and his son 17, he believes this stage of their lives requires his full presence and guidance.

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“My kids are in college now, and I feel this is the most crucial age to be present, teaching them about life and supporting their decisions,”

he noted.

The actor admitted that the choice was a deliberate sacrifice, stressing that while he once dominated movie screens, his greatest legacy lies not in films but in raising responsible children.

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“There was a time I was in almost every movie, and that was what mattered then. But today, my kids need me more. My legacy is my children, not the films I make,”

Ninalowo said.

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Toke Makinwa joyfully announces baby’s gender

Media personality Toke Makinwa has put the curiosity of her fans’ minds to rest by revealing that she is expecting a baby girl.

The announcement came through a video posted on her Instagram page, where she creatively unveiled the gender of her baby using the colour of a designer bag during an unboxing session.

Sharing the beautiful moment, Makinwa explained that she wanted a private yet symbolic gender reveal. Instead of the usual balloons or confetti, she visited three of her favourite luxury stores to buy items that represented the colour associated with her baby’s gender.

Expressing her excitement, she wrote:

“I couldn’t wait to find out the gender of my baby, I wanted a very intimate gender reveal and that’s what I did. Went to my top 3 stores and bought presents that represented the color of the gender. I decided to put together this precious moment to share with you online Uncle and Aunties… 💃💃💃”

The news has sparked waves of congratulatory messages from fans, friends, and colleagues who flooded her comment section to celebrate the joyful announcement.

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BBNaija: Focus On Entertainment Not Just Romance – Adekunle Urges Fans

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Adekunle has voiced his frustration over the way fans are engaging with the current season of the reality show.

According to him, the excessive focus on relationships, potential ships, and drama is overshadowing the entertainment value of the program.

According to Adekunle, fans should shift their attention to appreciating the diverse personalities and talents of the housemates.

He notes that with 26 contestants in the house, more than half of whom are incredibly entertaining, there’s a wealth of content to enjoy beyond romantic storylines.

Adekunle also reminds fans that everything happening in the house is part of a game, where contestants are playing roles to achieve their goals and by fixating on a handful of housemates and their relationships, fans are diluting the potential of the season.

Adekunle’s request fans to enjoy the show in its entirety, taking in the various curated events, like the pool party and wager presentation, which are designed to enhance the viewer’s experience.

He wrote on X: “You guys aren’t enjoying this show and it sucks. I haven’t watched the show since Wednesday, and I hoped to get updates on the TL. But instead, it’s talk about alleged ships, potential ships and the drama within the triangles.

“There are 26 people in that house and more than half of them are incredibly entertaining. THIS IS AN ENTERTAINMENT SHOW, not a show about love. I’m genuinely asking now, because I don’t get it. What exactly is the entertaining value in

-boy likes girl, boy goes after girl.

-girl likes the attention, girl plays hard to get.

-boy talks to other girls, girl talks to other boys. Yes, it’s a storyline, but come on guys !

“There has been 9 seasons of the show and only a handful of ships have been successful afterwards. Year in, year out you guys always do this. FOCUS ON SHIPS – especially the ones that are unlikely to sail, WHY?

“Remember that everyone in that house is playing a game. Some people get in there knowing exactly what they want to do. Others figure it out while they’re in there, while others have to constantly remind themselves where they are and that – it’s all still a game.

“There was a pool party, a wager presentation and other things this week. These things are curated for the viewers experience. Allow yourselves to be entertained by EVERYTHING, not just the drama. Don’t make these housemates come out and pretend to be something they’re not just because they want to satisfy the fans.

“This season has the potential to be one of the best, but we’ll dilute it if we focus on just a handful of the housemates. Let’s enjoy the SHOW. Let’s focus on ENTERTAINMENT!”

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Ibom Air Flight; Comfort Emmanson breaks silence on alleged lawsuit against FG, NCAA

Viral Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson has addressed reports of filing a lawsuit against Federal Government after release from Kirikiri Correctional Centre.

According to swirling reports online, Comfort Emmanson filed a N500 billion lawsuit against Federal Government and Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) over alleged aviation abuse.

 

In a now-deleted Instagram post, Comfort Emmanson denied filing a N500 billion lawsuit against Federal government and NCAA.

“This information is false and misleading. I have not taken any such legal action yet.When I eventually do anything of such nature(which is imminent) I will personally update the public myself via my official page.”,The post stated.

According to Comfort Emmanson, her lawyer is Adam Atakpa of Kippraise Attorneys, contradicting Ayodele Ademiluyi, who filed a similar suit.

It’s worth noting that Comfort Emmanson has been in the headlines following a viral video showing her altercation with crew members and security personnel.

Following her release from custody, she has received lucrative offers.

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I Better Not Get Any Mami Water Allegation – Ayra Starr Expresses Worry Over Her New Trend

Ayra Starr, the Nigerian singer, has voiced concern that her new ‘Hot Body’ trend on social media might trigger conspiracy theories about her.

The ‘Hot Body’ crooner said she hopes she doesn’t get accused of being demonic due to the unconventional nature of the trend.

“I better not get any mami water allegation because of this hot body video,” she shared via her X handle.

‘Hot Body’ is Ayra Starr’s first single since joining American mogul Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. She and her team created a trend for the song where young women dance and flaunt their “hot bodies” while it played on the background.

Ayra Starr has been accused of promoting nudity with the trend, with singer Jaywon recently questioning her fashion sense and asking if she doesn’t have parents to advise her.

 

In 2023, Ayra Starr’s label mate, Rema was caught in the web of conspiracy theories after he was accused of using “satanic/Illuminati” symbols while performing at his headline concert at London’s 02 Arena, on November 14, 2023.

Addressing the allegations via his X handle, Rema explained that the artificial horse he rode on stage with was a replica of a Benin artifact, and the mask he wore was a replica of the famous Queen Idia mask.

In an interview with Rolling Stone in March 2025, Rema also debunked allegations of “being part of the Illuminati, worshipping the devil, and drinking blood.”

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Music Is Dictated By Women – British-Nigerian Singer, Darkoo Says

British-Nigerian singer Darkoo has asserted that women play a major role in driving the popularity of most songs and music genres.

The Favourite Girl hitmaker explained that a lot of songs garnered buzz because women like them and often influenced men into liking or playing songs they like.

Appearing in a recent episode of the Comfortably Speaking podcast, Darkoo used the rise of the South African genre, Amapiano, as an example of a genre popularised by women, claiming it gained attention after women started dancing to its beats on social media.

“The truth of the matter is music, the world in general, is dictated by women. You play Sexyy Red in your car, why?

“Because you go and pick up one girl, you want her to enter your Lamborghini, what are you going to play? Are you going to play trap, trap in a Brando?

“A lot of music you like is because women like it. And if you listen to certain genres of music, I feel like women got into Amapiano first when they were doing dance trends on social media.

“Back then, people were looking at them like they were being weird. But now, men are f*cking with Amapiano,” she explained.

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Bella Shmurda Reveals How Mohbad Death Affected His Mental Health

Nigerian artist Bella Shmurda has opened up about how the passing of his close friend and collaborator, Mohbad, reshaped his outlook on life.

During a recent TikTok livestream with influencer Joblaq, Bella Shmurda explained that he is currently in a period of self-rediscovery, largely influenced by the tragic loss of Mohbad.

According to him, the incident brought a new sense of clarity to his life.

“Rest in peace, Mohbad. After his death, my mindset shifted completely. My perspective on life changed,”Shmurda said.

He further reflected on his parents’ words while growing up: “Back then, whenever we misbehaved, they would warn us, saying, ‘Don’t worry, one day you’ll understand.’ Now, I realize I’m at that stage of understanding. I’ve come to see things differently.”

It will be recalled that Mohbad died under controversial circumstances on September 12, 2023.

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Yinka Ayefele’s radio stations ravaged by fire

Gospel singer, Yinka Ayefele suffers grief as his radio stations ravaged by fire.

This was announced by Yinka Ayefele via a Facebook post alongside a video of the incident and crying emojis.

In a follow-up post, Yinka Ayefele released a statement addressing the fire outbreak at Fresh FM 105.9 and Blast FM 98.3, which occurred on Friday, August 15, 2025.

The fire ravaged proximal offices, including the newsroom, transmitter, server room, and several equipment, during active operations.

Despite efforts to fight the fire with in-house extinguishers before the arrival of professional firefighters, proved abortive.

Furthermore, the management extended gratitude to good-spirited Nigerians who assisted in fighting the outbreak.

The statement reads 

“We are sad to inform the general public that the the head office of Fresh FMNigeria, challenge – ibadan was razed by a devastating fire incident this evening, August 15, 2025. 

In the ensuing mishap, the studios of fresh 105.9 and blast 98.3 were badly burnt with proximal offices like the newsroom, the transmitter/server room and several equipment that got razed during active operations

All efforts to fight the fire before the arrival of the professional fire fighters with our in-house fire extinguishers proved abortive because of the strength of the inferno.

We can’t immediately quantify the extent of the damage caused by the devastating inferno, the cause of which is also yet to be ascertained presently. We heartily appreciate every good-spirited Nigerians who joined us in fighting the inferno.

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I Have No Plan to Marry – Singer Chike

Popular Nigerian singer, Chike has given his opinion on marriage.
According to him, getting married seems like a “stupid step”.
Speaking in an interview with Chude Jideonwo, the singer said he has no plans to marry.
“In my personal opinion, I think it’s a stupid step to get married. That’s my opinion”, he said.
The “Running” hitmaker said marriage is not for him.
‎Chike also added that his happiness depends on financial stability.
‎“I need a lot of money to be happy,” Chike said, stressing it’s not greed but a desire for the life he wants.
‎He also shared that music was never part of his original plan, discovering his passion only after university.
‎Known for his soulful vocals, Chike acknowledged some critics see him as arrogant, but said such opinions don’t bother him.
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Popular Nollywood Actor, Segun Remi Is D3ad

Veteran Nollywood actor, Segun Remi aka Chief Kanran has passed away.
The actor died at the age of 72. This was confirmed by celebrity journalist Seun Oloketuyi, in a post on his Instagram page.
However, the cause of his death has not been made public.
Sharing the sad news, Seun wrote: “Popular actor, Segun Remi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, died Friday morning.”