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John Boyega: Profile of Nigeria’s Fast Rising Foreign Based Actor

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6 years ago

April 22, 2018

Eric

John Adedayo B. Adeboyega, better known as John Boyega, could be described as a passionate actor, whose rising profile has received international accolades. The energy and enthusiasm he employs in his movies have stood him out as a force to reckon with, especially when the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens – the seventh film of the Star Wars series, and its 2017 sequel Star Wars: The Last Jodi, are used as reference points

John developed a passion for acting far back in his primary school days when he played his first role in a play at his primary school, Oliver Goldsmith Primary School, as Leopard. It was here that he was noticed by Teresa Early, the artistic director of Theatre Peckham, a learning theatre for young people in South London. He was known to have spent his after school hours-time at the theatre until his 14 years. He however, rose to prominence in his native United Kingdom for his role as Moses in the 2011 sci-fi comedy film, Attack the Block.

Before he fully joined the theatre, his father, a preacher, had wanted him to become a preacher too, but had to embrace his son’s theatrical passion thereafter. During his secondary education at Westminster City School, he took part in countless school productions, before proceeding to study Performing Arts in South Thames College. His passion for acting made most of his activities at the college noticeable, one of which is playing the title role in the college’s production of Othello.

After his college education, he enrolled at the University of Greenwich to obtain BA in Film Studies & Media Writing, but passion for acting made him drop out. Since then, he has featured in various historical drama film like Pacific Rim Uprising in 2018, Detroit in 2017, The Circle in 2017, Imperial Dreams in 2014, Half of a Yellow Sun in 2013, Junkhearts in 2011, four episodes of the television series 24: Live Another Day, and TV shows like Star Wars Forces of Destiny in 2017, Watership Down in 2017, Major Lazer in 2015, and Becoming Human in 2011. He has received the British Academy Film Awards for Rising Star in 2016. Indeed, he is a rising star.

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Simi Features As Special Guest on Glo-sponsored African Voices

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4 days ago

April 20, 2024

Eric

Star singer Simi is special guest on Glo-sponsored African Voices

This weekend’s edition of African Voices Changemakers, on CNN International, will feature Nigerian songster, songwriter and actress, Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, popularly known by her stage name, Simi.

According to a statement by sponsors of the show, Globacom, Simi will delight viewers with inspirational stories behind her adventure in the music world on the 30-minute magazine programme.

Simi was born on 19 April 1988 in Lagos as the last of four children. She started her career as a gospel singer, releasing her debut studio album in 2008, entitled “Ogaju”. She gained public recognition in 2014 after releasing “Tiff”, a song that was nominated for Best Alternative Song at The Headies 2015. Earlier in 2014, Simi signed a record deal with X3M Music, but left the label in May 2019 following the expiration of her contract.

She released her second studio album “Simisola” on September 8, 2017. Her third studio album “Omo Charlie Champagne”, Vol. 1 was released to coincide with her 31^st birthday on April 19, 2019, after which she launched her record label Studio Brat in June of the same year.

The graduate of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State was one of the top judges in Season 7 of the Nigerian idol TV show in 2022.

Simi who married a singer named Adekunle Gold in a private wedding ceremony on January 9, 2019 became a mother for the first time on the 30th of May 2020 when she gave birth to her daughter Adejare.

The 30-minute magazine programme will be aired on Saturday at 8.30 a.m. Repeats will be broadcast on Saturday at noon; Sunday at 4.30 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. On Monday next week, another repeat will be shown at 4.00 a.m., Saturday at 8.30 a.m. and 12 noon and Sunday at 7.00 p.m. and 9.30 p.m.

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‘We Finally Lost Him’, AGN Confirms Junior Pope’s Death

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2 weeks ago

April 11, 2024

Eric

The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has confirmed the death of Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope.

The actor and three of his colleagues were coming back from a movie location in a boat when they fell into Anam River in Anambra on Wednesday.

Rollas took to his instagram page on Thursday to disclose the sad development as he wrote, “It is so so sad that our joy was shortlived.

“My first post was out of excitement when we noticed his tingling fingers. Two notable hospitals tried their best to revive him but to no avail.

“God knows the best. We finally lost him,” he said.

Junior Pope joined the Nollywood industry in 2006, and started attending movie auditions and acting as a minor character in movies.

He usually played the role of a bodyguard, palace attendant, and servant in movies.

In 2007, he rose to fame after acting in the Nollywood blockbuster movie “Secret Adventures”, a movie directed by Tchidi Chikere.

He acted in more than 150 Nollywood movies which include: “Secret Adventures”, “Mad sex”, “Bitter Generation”, “Vengeance of Bullet”, “The Cat”, “The Generals”, “Wrong Initiation” among others.

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I’m No Longer Cut Out for Marriage, Having Kids – Iyabo Ojo

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2 weeks ago

April 11, 2024

Eric

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has said that she is no longer cut out for marriage or having kids, stressing that her now is only for enjoyment.

Iyabo Ojo, a divorcee, expressed her intention not to seek marriage with her current partner, music executive Paul Okoye, also known as Paulo, saying their realtionship is for companionship.

Taking to her Instagram page, the actress shared, “Marriage – done and dusted. Had kids – done and dusted. Raised my kids – done and dusted. Next stage: Enjoyment! Enjoyment! Enjoyment!”

She added that people should, however, do what makes them happy and works for them.

“This is me. Do you ….. do what makes you happy and what works for you,” she wrote.

Iyabo Ojo is a prominent Nigerian actress, filmmaker, and entrepreneur.

She has been active in the Nigerian film industry, often referred to as Nollywood, for many years.

Ojo has appeared in numerous movies and has gained recognition for her talent and versatility as an actress. Apart from her acting career, she has also ventured into film production.