Ages & Stages
Careers & Money
Cities
- Albany, NY
- Atlanta, GA
- Atlantic City, NJ
- Birmingham, AL
- Boston, MA
- Caribbean Forum
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbia, SC
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Hartford, CT
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Jackson, MS
- Jacksonville, FL
- Kansas City, MO
- Las Vegas, NV
- Los Angeles, CA
- Louisville, KY
- Memphis, TN
- Miami & South FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Nashville, TN
- New Orleans, LA
- New York City, NY
- Newark, NJ
- Norfolk, VA
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, OR
- Raleigh, NC
- Richmond, VA
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- Savannah, GA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Tampa & Central, FL
- Tulsa, OK
- Twin Cities, MN
- Washington, DC
- Wichita, KS
Education
Entertainment
Family & Ancestry
Gay & Lesbian
General
Health & Fitness
Hobbies & Interests
Love & Relationships
News & Sports
Spirituality
People Search
|
And Black american trends are deeper inflated when you
look at the impact hip hop has had, many of these youths identify with
that message and want to emulate what they see. This is a sad story,
but goes to show anywhere western influence has made an impact, whether
good or bad, you will always see its depravity, perverseness and
exploitation at the root.
Prostitution has been going on for thousands of years. Maybe having a strip club is new in Nigeria, but not prostitutes. I'd be willing to bet stripping isn't new either. |
|
I Never Knew I Was Dating A Fraudster - Lizy Anjorin Lizy Anjorin, actress, producer and business lady, today debuts her new multi-million movie, Gold. She takes Adunola Fasuyi through her experience as an actress and the journey so far. Excerpts:Tell us about the movie, Gold ? The movie GOLD is the story of my life. In that film, I played up the terrible experience I had in the hands of my ex-boyfriend, what it cost me and how I was able to survive it. It is a movie to watch, because both men and women have a lot to learn from it. Even parents will learn from it. You see, most times when young women fall into the hands of evil guys, it could be as a result of pressure from the parents on marriage, especially when the child is the only child like me. The movie is very inspirational, touching and educative. In fact, there is a woman we shot a scene in her house, when she read the story line, she burst into tears because she said Gold was exactly talking about her, that is, it is just the story of her life too. So, the movie is a nice one and I purposely did it to tell a story and teach some lessons. It is a true life story. How much did it cost you to produce this movie? Gold is a N5 million production. In fact, I spent more than that, but I just want to peg it at N5 million. It is not a wishy-washy movie, but produced to a standard class. I featured prominent stars in the movie and all my crew members were well paid. Besides, we also used state-of-the-art technology in producing this movie. I wrote and produced it all alone. It cost me a lot, but I thank God for the eventual success of the work. What are you doing against your movie being pirated? My sister, what can I do than to pray to God? That piracy thing is a very serious one and unfortunately our government is not acting as expected. But, if government will take my advice on how to fight piracy, I will suggest that they introduce Sharia laws in fighting the scourge. They should cut off the hands of any pirate caught in the act; by the time three or four pirates' hands are cut off, others will desist. How has the experience been like, I mean acting? Acting is nice, very interesting. It is a good profession which, to me, every family must endeavour to produce, at least, one actor or actress. Every family should try and produce a celebrity, because being a celebrity is very sweet though the challenges that come with it can, at times, far outweigh the sweetness and popularity attached to it. The negative aspect can be worse than HIV. Can you talk about some of your sad experiences on the job? When I had problem with my ex-boyfriend, it was really sad. I never knew I was dating a fraudster; he stole my car, money, gold and in conjunction with his mother and a journalist friend still lied and rubbished my name in the press. It was hell! Do you know that when he published that libelous story, I was indoors for five good months? I could not go out because of the shame, the stigma and even my mother could not go out or go to church. My sister, it was hell! The negative aspect of being a celebrity, particularly when a story about you is not true, is worse than the fame and glamour of being a celebrity and even worse than AIDS. In fact, I never really knew the meaning of being a star until that incident and the publications came out. The saddest part was that, I didn't get any support from my colleagues in the industry, rather they helped to spread the fake story the more. Only Sikira Sindodo stood by me by calling to check on my welfare. It is really bad. I want to charge our members in the industry to eschew envy, jealousy, battle for supremacy and embrace love, support for one another because that is how the industry can move ahead. However, I thank God today. The case is still in court and the guy is in custody until judgment, because he had jumped bail twice. Why didn't you get support? Could it be because you are a lone ranger? My sister, it is all envy and jealousy. Yes, I am a lone ranger and I like it that way because ladies have problems; if they don't gossip they will fight — fight for respect or backbite. I don't like all these attitudes; so, I prefer to move with guys who will rather advise you. They say I parole alone, but I prefer it like that. They envy me because of my substance, but they don't know what I do to make money. It is not just acting that I do. I am into business as well. In fact, I have been doing business right from primary school. So, they see me driving this car or that car and they get jealous or feel I am doing aristo runs and I am not carrying them along. I am the only actress that entered the industry with a car and they all know that; so, I don't understand the envy. So, is any guy on board now? No, no, no! I really want to take my time this time around. I believe now that all guys out there are like my ex. Honestly, I am taking my time. Besides, most guys in Nigeria now are gold diggers; they don't want to work but want to live on women. Plans for marriage? I am not even thinking about that now. That was what my parents wanted and landed me in the hands of the fraudster. That is not in my plan for now. But if you ask me, I don't mind being wife number 22 as long as there is money and peace. Can you tell us about your background? I am Elizabeth Anjorin, a.k.a. Iyawo Ojo kan. I hail from Badagry in Lagos State and my mum is from Yewa in Ogun State. On my educational background, I go school well o, contrary to the impression that people have about operators in the movie industry. I went to primary school in Lagos State, secondary school at Iyana Ipaja in Lagos, College of Education, Kaduna, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro where I read Banking & Finance, and then to Olabisi Onabanjo University where I studied Transport Planning & Management. So, I have NCE, OND and a degree. You are well read. So, how did you find yourself in acting? Was it by accident or design? It was through God and a friend. I will say it was designed by God. While grow ...[Message truncated]
|
|
GENEVIEVE N OMOTOLA are 'sisters'! (Los Angeles, October 29, 2009) – Since the inception of film-making in Nigeria 15 years ago, the world has been waiting for one Nollywood film that stands apart from the rest, one that will capture the minds and hearts of movie-goers worldwide, one that will leave a timeless memory, capable of illustrating the creativity, tradition, and essence of Nigerian culture. IJE is that movie. Typically, Nollywood movies neglect the way films should be made by ignoring production value, focusing instead on famous actors and actresses. IJE which means “the journey” in the Nigerian language Igbo, will undeniably revolutionize the way Nigerian movies are viewed and created, as it is the first Nollywood film to include features common to Hollywood movies.
|
|
Back by popular demand
Black Bra http://bunibuni.com/index.php?option=com_seyret&task=videodirectlink&id=598 http://bunibuni.com/index.php?option=com_seyret&task=videodirectlink&id=599
|
|
This sounds like it will be a gem of a movie. Omo & Gene, two of the best. I'll be looking forward to this. Just watched Omo in When the Heart Lies... Zack Orji, Omotola and many others in this intriguing film, will have you floored!
gotta love this man----muuuuah! He is a Rockweiler in this film...Without Shame 1 & 2. Does man only think with him top head or his bottom!!
Nollywood Baby!! |
|
looool! you are using shorts such as "Gene, Omo" etc... you sound more African than me naw ! . Question Are you familiar with this woman singer ? I was flicking through the channels at work today then I came across a clip of her. she was singing her famous Kirundi hit Sambolera
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Senegalese Couple circa 1902
|
|
I noticed the similarity between her and Coumba, thought they come from completely different regions. here is one of her biggest european hits. it was played to death when I was 16 .in the mid 90s. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lpuMD_zJCY when I listen to women's song I can only digest African women's voices. she is a very down to earth woman and she has always been busy with humanitarian work across the few Ki countries.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Senegalese Couple circa 1902
|
|
She's very beautiful...she's from where? Senegal? I'll check out more of her music thanx for the vid. I have a good list of African women singers that are definately worth their weight in gold! Coumba Gawlo of course!
Viviane Ndour - Senegal
Titi - Senegal
Oumou Sangare - Mali
Rokia Traore - Mali
Nollywood Baby!! |
|
You are way ahead of me in viewing and digesting these movies but I'm trying to keep up. I watched " wild and dirty" about some slick golddigging con artists that have the tables turned on them....
|
|
Marital Confusion -- Part 1 http://bunibuni.com/index.php?option=com_seyret&task=videodirectlink&Itemid=57&id=995
Marital Confusion -- Part 2 http://bunibuni.com/index.php?option=com_seyret&task=videodirectlink&Itemid=57&id=996
|
Kidnapped Nollywood Actor Nkem Owoh freedthis is soooo sad. I'm glad Nkem Owoh has been freed. It just goes to show the stuff they put in nigerian films are not "imaginary" it is real. they kidnap ppl all the time, and hold for ransom, and other devious behaviors that show the corruption of afrikan ppl. How could they take this man, who represent Naija so much, who make him country very proud. these kidnappers ought to be stoned by every nolllywood fan!!!
Corneille baby! |
|
I met the makers of Kidnappings a few years ago at a party. Haitian flava. http://www.belfim.com/movies.php/156
|
|
Artistes reject shows in the East
 'To before warned is to before armed,' goes a wise saying which seems to be acting out in reality in the Nigerian entertainment scene lately. With the incessant kidnappings recorded in the South-East in general, entertainment practitioners all over the state are now turning down offers to come and perform at concerts and shows in the region. This is coming on the heels of the latest kidnapping of ace-actor, Nkem Owo a.k.a Osuofia last week by unknown persons in Anambra State, but was freed at the weekend. The state however, is fast becoming a kidnappers haven given the high calibre of personalities seized so far in the latest money spinning criminal venture.
Trend'tainment sought reactions to the menace from some stars in the industry: “I was asked to come and perform at Enugu but my brother, I no want give my family High BP,” Koffi, a popular stand up comedian said. Not only is the trend affecting the music industry who are yet to record any victim, many Nollywood actors and actresses are now having a rethink on shootings on locations in the region after the news of Osuofia's confiscation was broken. “I have called the producers of a movie I am billed to cast in to either beef up security on location or forget about the deal,” an actress who didn't want her name mentioned revealed. Osuofia is the second Nollywood kidnap victim after Pete Edochie case some few months back. With the Yuletide season is around the corner, South East dwellers may be witnessing celebrations without any physical appearance of artistes, as many industry watchers are afraid that the kidnappers searchlights will soon be beamed at musicians as a result of their many Bling Bling nature expressed on screen. Musicians beware!
Corneille baby! |
|
Nollywood's loose interpretation of a reversed Oedipus complex.
| ||||||||||||
Requesting Removal of Inappropriate Content
If you feel a post violates our Terms Of Service and would like to request its removal, please submit the following information.
E-mail message to a friend
To:
- CLOSE
Mail Sent Successfully
Report Sent Successfully
You must sign in first.
Click here to enter your user name and password.
Can't Log In?
These message boards will close at the end of February because our new community is finally here. If you're an existing member experiencing problems with your display name on the new boards please contact us so that you can continue to enjoy the community. Click here for help
