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I Didn’t Build My Mansion With Human Sacrifices, KOK Cautions Youths Against Rituals

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1 month ago

November 9, 2023

Olayiwola Quadril

Veteran actor and showbiz personality, Kanayo O. Kanayo, KOK, has subtly warned the Nigerian youths and those eager to make money through internet fraud and ritual killings in the hope of becoming rich.

Kanayo, who blew up in the industry by interpreting ritualistic roles and making human sacrifices to garner wealth in movies has advised youngsters not to toll that line because it is wrong to make human sacrifices as wealth enablers.

Kanayo spoke as a guest of Ikenga Online’s November 2023 Town Hall Meeting, a virtual meeting that is held every month and powered by an online news platform, Ikenga Online.

Speaking on the topic, “Rituals, Riches, and Realities: The Myths of Money-Making and the Dignity of Labour,” the veteran actor, who has through his roles in movies acquired the sobriquet “Nnanyi Sacrifice,” urged youths to better indulge in hard work.

Speaking about rampant ritual killings, he said: “These people (youths) have up their ante and it is not about what they watch (movies). There is no truth to the fact that a man living in a thatched house will ask you to kill your girlfriend and sleep with her to make money.

“The Yahoo (scam) we knew many years ago was writing letters and promising deals that were utopian. We know many people who are in public office today who were part of it. I will not want to mention names.

“But today people are told that. The in-thing is Yahoo Promax, which involves killing someone, eating the heart of the person and washing it down with Hennessy, and the belief that you will make money. I can’t see any connection between that and making money. Money is made through hard work.”

Speaking about how he made money overnight to build a mansion in his hometown, which was a surprise to many, KOK said he did not indulge in any sacrifice.

He jocularly remarked: “I laid the foundation of my house in 2015, and in 2016, Globacom, owned by Mike Adenuga, signed me as one of those to be a part of a nationwide campaign it was holding.

“The money was huge. It involved performances in many cities, but sometimes they count 10 cities and pay us upfront, even before we start visiting those cities.

“So, I made a lot of money and built my house. I can say I made a sacrifice to build that house because, at that time, I had the option of buying a brand-new 2015 Range Rover. If I had bought it, today, I would have been seen as someone who was driving an old Range Rover.

“So the sacrifice I made was that I left the Range Rover and completed my house. That was the sacrifice I made.”

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FCTA will continue to support local content creators — Wike

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9 hours ago

December 10, 2023

Olayiwola Quadril

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has assured participants at the Zuma Film Festival that the FCT Administration will continue to support local filmmakers in nurturing homegrown talents.

The Minister, who stated this at the closing ceremony and award night of the Film Festival, held in Abuja over the weekend, pledged the administration’s commitment to make the festival bigger in the coming years.

Wike, who was represented by the FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, identified the Zuma International Film Festival as a catalyst for economic prosperity.

Wike also promised the administration’s readiness to implement plans aimed at elevating the festival’s status for economic benefits in the territory.

The Minister also appreciated all the filmmakers, actors, producers, and everyone involved in the creation of the work of art, which has helped to foster the spirit of cultural convergence.

“We will continue to provide platforms, resources, and opportunities for budding filmmakers within the FCT, fostering an environment conducive to creative expression and innovation.

“We also seek to amplify the reach and prestige of the Zuma Film Festival on the global stage. This will attract more attention, participants, and investments, thereby augmenting the festival’s economic benefits for the FCT.” Wike stated.

Meanwhile, ‘Face to Face’, a star-studded Nollywood thriller, emerged as the Best Film, while Kenneth Okolie won Best Actor in the film at the grand finale of the 2023 edition of the Zuma Film Festival (ZUFF).

Ace actor Kenneth Okolie won Best Actor for his lead role in the film directed by Robert Peters, featuring Freddie George, Gbenro Ajibade, Tamara Eteimo, Jeffrey Innocent, Dustin Wilkes, and Danelle Korsak, among other cast members.

Set in the city of Lagos, ‘Face to Face’ tells the story of everyday challenges average Nigerians face in their quest for survival.

According to the festival jury, a total of 3,340 films were received from all over the world, of which 20 short films, 19 feature-length films, and eight student films were shortlisted.

Other films shortlisted included six documentary films, 10 animation films, and four indigenous language films

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Why I Am Hated In The Music Industry – Burna Boy

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9 hours ago

December 10, 2023

Olayiwola Quadril

Nigerian Afrobeats star, Burna Boy, has opened up on why he is “hated” in the music industry.

According to the ‘City Boys’ crooner, he is hated by his “inferiors” for having no “superiors.”

The controversial singer posted this on his X handle on Saturday when he wrote, “Hated by my inferiors for having no superiors,” while sharing a photo of himself.

Recall that Burna Boy has repeatedly claimed that he is hated by Nigerians.

In ‘Thank You’, a track from his recent album, I Told Them, Burna Boy insinuated that Nigerians don’t appreciate him enough despite making the country proud “every chance I get.”

He said instead of Nigerians appreciating his invaluable musical contributions to the nation, they spread rumours that his mother was one of the dancers of the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti, and that impotency might be the reason he doesn’t have a baby mama like most of his colleagues

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Mr Macaroni Rejoices As He Bags Brand Ambassadorial Deal, Receives New Car

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1 day ago

December 9, 2023

Olayiwola Quadril

Nigerian comedian Adebowale “Debo” Adedayo, known by his stage name Mr Macaroni is ecstatic as he bags ambassadorial deal with an automobile company, also received a brand new car.

The comedian took to his Instagram page to make the announcement as he showed off the car he had received as part of the contract.

Mr Macaroni disclosed that he signed a deal with @mikanomotors.

Photos shared on his social media page shows him besides the breath-taking black suv car.

Sharing the images, he wrote…

“I just signed a new deal with @mikanomotors and it came with this Beauty!!!! 😍❤️😍❤️”

Fans and colleagues took to the comment section to congratulate him…

aproko_doctor wrote: “Congratulations Maca!”.

iamnino_b wrote: “Mac Mac Mac! Come and carry your best friend naa 🏆🏆🏆”

adesuaetomi wrote: “Congratulationsssss”

lasisielenu commented: “Working boys on the rise. Jacuzzi Maka don tear that machine wey been Dey enter your papa eyes. Niiiiceeee one Niiiiiceeeee on 💯💯💯”

okunnu said: “Congratulations Ogbeni Debo 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️”