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Tinubu’s Minister Seeks Support For Ailing Zack Orji

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Tinubu’s Minister Seeks Support For Ailing Zack Orji

The Minister of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has appealed to Nigerians to support renowned Nollywood actor, Zack Orji, who recently underwent brain surgery on January 1, 2024.

During her visit to Orji at a private hospital in Wuse on Tuesday, Musawa expressed her sympathy to the actor’s family.

A statement by her Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Nneka Ikem Anibeze, highlighted Orji’s significance as a “national asset.”

The statement read, “God will heal him and he will be well. We will do all we can to support him. We solicit the collective prayers of Nigerians because he is like a part of our families. We have watched him entertain us and we see him as a national treasure. So the best we can do is to ensure that we support him to have the best treatment.

“We will reach out to other well-meaning Nigerians to support Zack Orji through prayers and other means available to ensure that he survives this ailment.

“This is not only about the Ministry which I am representing. You know that Zack Orji has been in the industry for decades. This is a man who has given his time and effort to entertain Nigerians. He is one of the individuals who laid the foundation for Nollywood and the film industry in Nigeria but now he is sick and the least we can do as an administration is to give him all the necessary support through prayers and otherwise to ensure that we save his life. This will also propel the administration to look at the welfare of artists and others in the industry who have not only given their time and energy, but people like Zack Orji who have become national treasures.”

The Nollywood star’s wife, Ngozi Zack Orji, thanked the minister for her benevolence and for creating time to visit her husband.

Orji’s wife said, “We thank God that he is alive today. He had an emergency surgery late last night after we moved him out of the previous hospital and that saved his life. We are happy that God has shown us mercy. We seek the support of kind Nigerians to pray for his quick recovery and assist us in any way they deem necessary.”

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‘I’m world’s best actress’ – Toyin Abraham boasts

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‘I’m world’s best actress’ – Toyin Abraham boasts

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham has boasted that she is the world’s “best”.

Speaking in an interview with skit maker, Bae U Barbi, she explained that the title wasn’t a self-proclaimed one, stressing that fans gave her the title.

She said the title of “world best” suits her because her acting and beauty are top-notch.

Abraham said, “I didn’t call myself [the world’s best actress], people called me word best because I am the world’s best.

“My confidence is top-notch, my beauty is top-notch, my brain is top-notch, my acting is top-notch. So, I am world best. I didn’t call myself, they [fans] called me and I claimed it.”

The actress also admitted during the interview that the entertainment industry favours women more than men.

According to her, female entertainers are more successful than their male counterparts because they are “very emotional”.

She added that her latest film, ‘Malaika’ is her most expensive movie, saying she paid veteran actor, Emeka Ike and others millions to feature in the movie.

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Nollywood Actor, Bolanle Ninolowo Reacts To Leaked Nude Video

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Nollywood actor, Bolanle Ninalowo, has reacted to a leaked video of an unidentified man masturbating.

World Wide Gist reports that the nude video circulated online on Friday, and many netizens claimed Ninalowo was the one, especially as he shares a similar tattoo with the person in the video.

In a post via Instagram on Saturday, the movie star said he had been receiving several messages and calls regarding the viral video, but he is not the person in the video, even though they share similar tattoos.

Bolanle Ninalowo said he would never disappoint himself, his family, and his fans by making such a video.

In his words, “My ears are full already, everybody is calling me, people are commenting on my page about a video that is circulating about a guy, doing his thing, having fun, enjoying himself.

“Some guy that is not Bolanle Ninalowo, that is not Makanaki and I guess having a tattoo is now wahala, I don’t know but you guys should look at my tattoo, I saw the video and I understand that the guy does have a bang but common, I respect myself too much for that and I will never disappoint myself, my family or fans like that.

“There’s a video making rounds on social media of a gentleman pleasing himself, who has an arm tattoo similar to mine. At first glance, I understand why he’s being mistaken for me, but if you take a closer look, you’ll discover that the tattoo details, our complexions and physiques are completely different. I would like to kindly ask bloggers and the public to desist from spreading the lie. I am NOT the man in the video.

“Thank you for your continuous support to my brand. We are only going bigger and higher this year!”

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Nudity In Music Is Because Of Consumers – Unlimited LA

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Famous Cinematographer and video director, Buari Olalekan Oluwasegun, popularly known as Unlimited LA, has said incorporating foreign cultures and nudity in Nigerian music videos is driven by the desire to attract music consumers. 

According to him, some artists specifically request video directors to include certain cultural elements or nudity in their music videos based on consumer demands or to target specific audiences.

In a recent interview with Channels Television, Unlimited LA shared his insights, stating, “Talking about it [infusion of foreign cultures and nudity in Nigerian music videos], I think Nigerians are the most travelled people. I read it somewhere.

“What we do as music video directors is to take instructions from the artists. Some artists may say they want their fans in the U.S., Europe, or Africa to relate to a particular music video. So, the consumer is key. Sometimes, we [music video directors] just put everything [infuse different cultures] together and throw it out there.

“I think it’s because of Nigerians in the diaspora that make us infuse foreign cultures in our music videos. It’s not as if we don’t have our own culture. We have our own culture, too. But because we are targeting a wide range of audiences, we have to infuse different cultures in music videos.

He said even though some foreign cultures may appear to be “eroding our cultural respect and decency,” they incorporated them into Nigerian music videos to appeal to the audience.

Expanding on his statement, the video director acknowledged the significant advancements in the Nigerian cinematography industry.

He pointed out that in the past, a considerable number of Nigerian music videos were shot abroad, but now, the trend has shifted, with the majority of Afrobeats music videos being filmed within Nigeria.

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