The actress said this in an interview session – as she emphasized the importance of inclining a high priority on self-care. She suggested organizing programmes to teach actors and movie-crew members how to look after themselves rather than putting their entire attention on their jobs only.

In her words: “We need change. If I were put in charge, l will organize seminars on how to take care of ourselves while we are still strong. A lot of us work, work and work without taking good care of ourselves and before long, we fall sick and begin to treat ourselves with our life’s savings, because of neglect over the years.”

“People are dying and falling sick because of total disregard for their well-being. This is not right”

Nollywood stars who have recently passed away due to health issues include John Okafor (also known as Mr. Ibu), whose leg was amputated due to blood clot issues; Jimi Solanke, who died while being transported to a hospital; Deji Aderemi, who fought an undisclosed illness; Amaechi Muonagor, who died battling kidney disease; and Sisi Quadri who died after a brief illness.

Hope Samuel is really passionate this, as she is seriously advocating for actors to give top priority to their health and general well-being.

She is a talented actor – and over the years, has produced movies, which include ‘Kiki’s Dilemma’, ‘Sweet Candy’, and ‘The Love I Found’. She also featured in movies, which include ‘Cold Vengeance’, ‘Devil’s Orchard’, ‘Whispering Notes’, ‘Long Way Home’, ‘Ink of the Gods’, ‘Akawo’, and ‘My Last Life’.

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Actually, it had earlier been reported that the burial rites would commence at 10:00 am with a commendation mass at St. Peter’s Catholic Parish, Ukehe, and lying-in-state at his father’s compound, where family members, well-wishers, colleagues and friends had the final glimpse of the late actor before the body was moved to a private venue for internment at about 1:30 pm.

The atmosphere at the burial ceremony was sombre as colleagues and fans gathered to pay their last respects to the late actor.

The late actor’s wife, Jennifer Awele, couldn’t roll back tears as she was sighted weeping profusely at the commencement of the final funeral procession.

Reports had it that the 43-year-old actor died alongside four other people on April 10, after their boat capsized in the Anam River, in Anambra State, while returning from a movie shoot.

While speaking at the burial ceremony, veteran actress Rita Edochie said that she was heartbroken when she heard the sad news of Junior Pope’s death. She said it’s very painful to her and numerous people, especially those that are fans of the late actor and Nollywood.

Other actors at the burial ceremony were also seen in a very sad mood, expressing grief about the demise of the actor. May his soul continue to rest in peace.

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He urged fans not to be agitated or distracted by criticisms especially at the time that have achieved success as a result of the attainment of their goals – because the critics never cared or bothered about them when they were striving to achieve success.

More so, he said paying attention to critics is a form of distraction and setting for discouragement, as critics would always speak negative things in order to cause demotivation that could lead to inability of achieving success.

Don Jazzy, On Saturday, May 18, 2024, shared this on his ‘X handle’; where he wrote: “Nobody gives a damn about you when you are suffering and grinding. If you give a damn about what people think about you when you make it, then you didn’t learn anything in the come-up and will be back suffering in no time.”

“Worrying about what people think about you in your ‘grinding phase’ and your ‘made phase’ is a distraction” – he concluded.

Be yourself, believe in yourself, and keep your motivation alive always, so you can fervently be of the ability to pursue and achieve your goals. don’t listen or heed to what critics say about you, to pull you down. Ensure you give words of affirmations to yourself, every day.

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Through his Instagram page, Jimmy Jatt informed his fans and celebrities about his forty years journey so far in his career. He also posted some pictures showing how he began his career in 1984.

Jimmy Jatt actually started his music career as a rapper under the sobriquet, Master J, but delved into disc jockeying after failure in getting signed by a record label.

He wrote: “40 years of being behind the decks and still spinning’ strong… Drom Vinyl to Digital… Still rockin’ them gigs…. Old School… News School…. No School…..rules OG… Oracle…Agba Awo… Fresh as ever 1984 to 2024…. Jimmy Jatt”
“#beentheredonethat #recognize #consistency #premiumdj.”

Some celebrities and fans also took to the comment section to celebrate him and the so far ‘forty years journey’ of his career.

@Do2dtun, who is also known as the ‘Energy Gad’, wrote: “You started the year I was born. Like I always say, “He is so good; they named him thrice, you are a legend that’s still killing it.”

Okey Bakassi wrote: “My mentor, brother and friend, a gentleman and king.”
DJ Consequence wrote: “Only One Jimmy Jatt”.

Steve Onu, popularly known as Yaw, wrote: “Baba oooooo.”
Nikki Laoye wrote: “Congratulations Egbon. Our very own Legend. You are a great blessing indeed. More grace to you and many more years of greater achievements in Jesus name, Amen.”

Actor Kunle Remi wrote: “Ancestor!!! Amadioha.”
Music Producer, Sarz, wrote: “Wow” – and Dj Neptune commented, “No one come close to the master.”

Actor Alex Ekubo wrote: “Egbon toh sure” – while Actress Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi wrote: “Legend.” Musical group, StylPlus, wrote: “Legendary.”

Koffi Tha Guru, a comedian, wrote: “More grease and grace Baami. More spins to your needles.”

Orezi, who is also known as Mr Raggamofin, wrote: “Legendary international Dj Jimmyyyyy. Baba na master.”

A fan, Kunle Ibrahim, whose instagram handle is chief_ _kay_, wote: “I give you my own Grammy of all time, more blessed life to live insha Allah.”

Another fan who goes by papychucky on instagram, said, “Why don’t we have hall of fame in our industry? The likes of Jimmy changed our industry and they really need to be honoured.”

Obaijostar wrote: “Godfather of all time, senior man, you are valid, Surulere to the world.”

Dejaygfunk wrote: “Father father, I prostrate flat on the floor again and again sir. Bless God for keeping you strong so far, wish you so many more happy years ahead.”

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Asika, who is the manager of megastar Davido, in a recent interview, recalled and talked about his journey into the entertainment industry.

Thus, he talked about his beginning cum early era in the entertainment industry — from performing as a DJ to organizing some of the biggest parties and concerts in Nigeria.

In his words: “I cannot remember what I spent my first one million on. I got my first one million naira doing bookings for a show. And at that point in time, I do not think I had opened a bank account. So I had the N1m sent to my dad’s account. This was around 2006 or 2007. My dad knew I was a hustler. But I guess the figure at that point in time was very loud. I think I booked like five artistes.”

“I think I had my dad give me some of the cash. It was just on nonsense. Buy credits for babes. Just random stuff. I cannot boast of one good thing I did with that money.

Asika also spoke about his family ties with Obi Asika, the Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture, NCAC and how his uncle contributed to his career.

In his words: “I never had any interest in entertainment. I ended up working in entertainment…as there used to be these guys who used to make music. One day, they walked up to me and said we are meeting with your uncle. I did not know the details then, but I knew my uncle works in the entertainment. I got home and told my dad some group of guys want to meet my uncle. That was the beginning of how I found out what he does.”

“Off that, I started hanging out with Uncle Obi a bit. Paying attention to what is happening in music. I discovered my uncle had access to celebrities then. And the gain we had then was that when we had school parties, we got to have celebrities come around.

“… I started doing club-nights and I started growing. The first event was a party at ‘The Vault’ back in the day at Mega Plaza. A lot of people came for me to help them with song orientation. Banky W was like the first to hire me to do this thing. He paid me a N100,000 then for ‘Lagos Party’. We did a club tour.”

“It is just a thing of working with other people. So for example, during that period, that is when I opened my own company properly. Stargaze is a business company I merged with The Plug” – he concluded.

Asa Asika is a Nigerian talent manager, internationally known as Davido’s manager, and the co-founder of ‘The Plug’ – a Management, Music Publishing, Music Licensing, Music Distribution & Entertainment Company.

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The premiere, which was held at the ‘Livesport Event Center’, had in attendance some famous celebrities, entertainment industry icons, and fans – who were all eager to witness the unveiling of the new cinematic film project.

In a press statement, the management of TECNO asserted that the most memorable aspects of the event of the movie premiere was the irresistible, attractive spot of the TECNO booth, where celebrities could get enough of the state-of-the-art devices on display.

Meanwhile, from snapping selfies with the latest TECNO smartphones to exploring the multifarious features and functionalities, it was clear that TECNO had made a great impact on its audience.

The new movie, ‘Water and Garri’, inspired by the real-life story of singer/actress Tiwa Savage, has connected deeply with the audiences, giving them a touching feeling of love, loss, and redemption.

An excerpt from the press statement: “As the lights dimmed and the opening credits rolled, guests were not just spectators but participants in Tiwa’s world, swept away by the raw emotion and heartfelt storytelling. Celebrities couldn’t get enough of the film throughout the evening, lauding its authenticity and powerful performances. From the lead actors to the supporting cast, each portrayal was met with applause and admiration, underscoring the talent and dedication of all involved. As the credits rolled and the cheering subsided, guests lingered, eager to share their thoughts and reflections on the film’s profound impact.”

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He remarked that movie producers are blemishing the image of Nigeria with those kinds of storylines and movie productions.

He went further to advise movie producers to tell stories and make movies that will show where Nigerians travel abroad and proffer traditional solutions to problems and become leaders over there.

Yul Edochie made this expression via his Instagram page, where he wrote: “I wish our producers will stop making films where Nigerians travel abroad, dey mumu. We sell ourselves short with such storylines.

“Oyibo people will never make a movie where a white man is foolish on African soil. Instead, they’ll make the white man smarter than all the Africans in the movie.”

“It’s intentional. They use movies to sell themselves as superheroes, while we use ours to run ourselves down.

“Let’s make movies where a Nigerian goes abroad and becomes the focal point for Oyibo people.”

“He or she always walks with shoulders high, with so much pride and dignity. Always on Nigerian wears. And teaches Oyibo people beautiful things they never knew about us. Offers traditional solutions to problems and becomes a leader over there.”

“Let’s sell ourselves as superheroes as well” – he concluded.

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ID cabasa made the narration when he appeared on the ‘Afrobeats Podcast’: he said he cried when Olamide was exiting his record label – and it was so because of the love he has for Olamide.

He also said he tried to persuade Olamide not to leave, but Olamide insisted on leaving, and he had to give him his blessings.

In his words: “Olamide was 13 years old when I met him. He came to my studio with a friend who wanted to feature him on a song. His friend was not good musically. Olamide was quiet and unassuming. I gave him a beat, and he did 16 bars that changed everything. Olamide became more like a son to me.

“When he was about to leave my record label, we sat down to discuss it. It was painful to me. It wasn’t the pain of not wanting him to progress; it was the pain of seeing someone you love leave. I cried.

“I said, ‘Olamide, you should’ve waited o!’ He said, ‘Bros, I want to do something, and I’m sure, by your code, we might not be able to do some of them.’ We didn’t have a fight. I gave him my full blessings.”

Olamide left ‘Coded Tunes’ in 2012 and launched his record label, YBNL Nation.

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Burna Boy said he is not ready to be a father yet because he cannot give attention to kids for now, and that he won’t want to be such father, as he would like to be a responsible and caring father.

He expressed this in a ‘question-and-answer session’ during a recent Instagram live session with his fans. He remarked that he would have children when he has settled to start having his own family.

In his words: “Why haven’t I had kids yet? Bro, because I don’t want to have kids yet.

“Have you seen my mum the way she loves me? Have you seen my dad the way he loves me? I know I can’t give that to anyone right now with the life I’m living. So, until I’m settled, and I can be there for my children every day, I’m not having a kid.

“I feel like my kids deserved better than I got. And I got both my mum and dad, so you understand?”

On the issue of how it has been alleged that he is impotent, Burna Boy said: “When I see the bants and the things people say [about me not being able to have kids], I said this is unimportant. Let’s assume that it is true that I couldn’t even have kids, you know that there’s something called IVF. But that is not even true” – he concluded.

Having kids is a great task that fundamentally requires taking responsibility and paying attention to kids. Burna Boy has demonstrated this in his assertion of why he is yet to have kids. To be a responsible father is a great decision for any man to take. Fatherhood should be done with proper planning and a sense of commitment, especially to be able to train up children in good ways, so that they can be good members of the society, for a better society.

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The seasoned and beautiful actress has launched a come-back to her first love and passion as she cast in a new film titled ‘A Mother’s Son’, produced by renowned actress, Mercy Johnson, and directed by Vincent De Anointed.

Mercy Johnson made this known via video she posted on her Instagram page, with the cast of the movie, whereby expressing excitement as they welcomed the veteran actress.

According to Mercy Johnson, the star-packaged movie features a seasoned cast, including Mike Godson, Mercy Johnson, Evia Simon, Ozioma Maurice, and George Inaibeh, among others.

Liz Benson, who was surprised at the warm welcome by her colleagues, said: “All the big people in Nollywood are here. You guys are doing exploits; God bless you. It’s nice to see all of you in real life.”

“I am meeting all of you for the first time. But I have come to see my daughter (Mercy Johnson).”

Liz Benson started her acting career as a child-actress in 1971 at age five but gained fame after she was cast as ‘Agnes Johnson’ in a television soap opera titled ‘Fortunes’ on NTA in 1993. Liz Benson elevated to stardom in the 1990s as she appeared in some classic movies, which effectually made her a household name in the early era of Nollywood.

Some of the well-known and evergreen-status movies she featured in, include ‘Glamour Girls’, ‘True Confession’, ‘Diamond Rings’, ‘Scores to Settle’, ‘Evil Men1 and 2’, ‘Conspiracy’, ‘Dead End’, among others.

Prior to this time of her come-back to Nollywood, Liz Benson had revealed that she is a ‘born-again Christian’ and she is now a full-time preacher of the gospel as an ordained minister of God.

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