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  • The Black Women Who’ve Been Blackballed From the Entertainment Industry

    The world of entertainment may look glamorous and tempting from the outside, but according to the many insider stories that have been exposed over time, it can be brutal and unforgiving. Speaking out against injustice, demanding a fair wage or refusing to be controlled by beneficiaries can hurt one’s career, especially if you’re of a “minority” group — gender, race, age, etc. 

    From Kenyan comedian, Elsa Majimbo, to iconic Nollywood actress, Joke Silva, here are some of the black women who’ve fought against being banned from the global entertainment industry by some of the most recognisable names.

    The Kenyan comedian and content creator recently set the internet abuzz after she name-dropped international supermodel, Naomi Campbell, and accused her of getting her blackballed from Hollywood. Apparently, Naomi shared a documentary idea with Elsa when they first met in 2021. Fast forward to 2022, Elsa released a documentary, and Naomi wasn’t pleased she’d seemingly executed her idea without involving her. Naomi eventually cut ties with her. “Things started going very badly for me. I thought it was because of the situation [with Naomi], but I wanted to be sure,” Elsa said in a TikTok video. She tried to reach Naomi afterwards, but Elsa realised it was a lost cause when the supermodel told her to stop contacting her. 

    The content creator admits that speaking about the Naomi situation was “hard and scary” but “she doesn’t want to be owned by someone else”.

    Mo’ Nique

    In 2010, Hollywood actress and comedian, Mo’Nique clinched her first Oscar Award for the film, Precious. While the win should’ve marked the beginning of a successful career, Mo’Nique largely retreated from Hollywood afterward. During a recent appearance on Club Shay Shay, she doubled down on the age-old rumours that producers, Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey, were responsible for getting her in Hollywood’s black book. She said the duo had her blackballed over her refusal to promote the movie for free, and not acknowledging them in her Oscars acceptance speech. Mo’Nique claimed she had an audio recording of Perry admitting that he told people she was difficult to work with.

    Joke Silva

    With a career that spans more than three decades, iconic actress Joke Silva also suffered consequences for standing up against the powers that be in the entertainment industry. In a 2021 interview, the actress recounted her experience with a major marketer who wanted her on his project. Things didn’t go according to schedule due to poor time management on the part of the film owners. She gave an extra two days grace period after her two weeks contract had expired, then she walked off the set. “The marketer was big at that time. Because of that, I was secretly blacklisted for quite a while. Mine was never mentioned, but it was done.”

    Taraji P Henson

    In late 2023, during media rounds for the musical remake of The Color Purple, Oscar and Emmy-nominated actress, Taraji P. Henson, ruffled feathers in the industry after calling out Hollywood for underpaying Black actresses. Taraji’s timing got people wondering if she was indirectly calling out Oprah, who had a similar fall out with Mo’Nique. However, the actress returned with an Instagram post noting that Oprah treated her fairly. Thankfully, unlike Mo’Nique, who got little to no support from colleagues, actresses like Octavia Spencer, Gabrielle Union, Viola Davis and Keke Palmer supported Henson.

    Adunni Ade

    Similar to Hollywood’s Mo’Nique, Adunni Ade’s career took a nosedive after the AMVCAs nominated her for Best Supporting Actress in 2017. In a 2021 interview, the actress said she was blacklisted from the English-speaking faction of Nollywood right after the AMVCA nomination. “I might be wrong that I was outcasted out of the English industry. I won’t say 100% but I’ve had jobs taken away from me, colleagues who have now become big names yank my name off or make lies to producers and EPs on reasons why they should not give me a job.” The actress self-funded her movie, Soole, in 2021.

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    Janet Jackson

    Her collaborative Super Bowl Halftime performance with Justin Timberlake in 2004 did more harm than good to her career. Jackson received heavy backlash for a wardrobe malfunction that exposed a nipple during her performance. After the incident, she was banned from MTV and many radio stations refused to play her music. However, due to her undeniable talent, Jackson managed to keep her career going.

    Rita Dominic

    The Nollywood actress’ evolution to a producer didn’t come without its struggle. In 2021, Dominic revealed that she was “silently blacklisted” in Nollywood. Some colleagues in the industry didn’t like the idea of the actress moving out of her comfort zone and starting her own production company. “At some point in my career, I wanted to evolve and do different things. The people we used to work with a lot then didn’t understand that—more like they couldn’t be bothered. So I wasn’t getting work. I was blacklisted silently.” Refusing to stay beat, Dominic proceeded with the Audrey Silva Company and released her first film, The Meeting, in 2012. Dominic’s production house also produced the 2021 thriller, La Femme Anjola.

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  • We Ranked Nigerian Hollywood Soundtracks By Their Chances of Surviving in Lagos Clubs

    Over the years, Nollywood has come correct with the soundtracks, giving us hits like Stanley Okorie’s Billionaire, Basketmouth and Bnxn’s Your Body and Larry Gaaga and Davido’s Doubting Thomas. 

    Obviously, Hollywood saw how great Nigerian artistes are at this and decided to start using them in their films. 

    Which is beyond great, but do these Nigerian Hollywood soundtracks survive a night in Lagos? 

    Koroba – Tiwa Savage (Coming 2 America)

    Although it was released a year earlier, Tiwa Savage’s Koroba featured in the soundtrack of the 2021 comedy, Coming 2 America, a sequel to the original 1988 film.

    Chances of Survival: 10/10. Koroba was playing in Lagos clubs in 2021 when it first dropped. It’s 2023, and DJs still have it on their set. It’s a feel-good song that gets people going at the clubs.

    Don’t Jealous Me – Tekno, Yemi Alade (Lion King: The Gift)

    This song appeared in Lion King: The Gift, a soundtrack Beyonce curated for the 2019 Lion King live-action film.

    Chances of Survival: 9/10. Don’t Jealous Me might be on Beyonce’s album, but with the fast paced beat, and the lyrics that don’t really mean much it’s clear to see that Tekno produced it for the Nigerian audience. It can definitely hold its own anywhere in Lagos.

    Take it to the Top – Ayra Starr, Becky G (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse)

    Ayra Starr lent her voice to the Metro Boomin-produced soundtrack for the latest Spider-Man insallment, proving once more that she’s a sabi girl.

    Chances of Survival: 8/10. Take it to the Top is for the girlies. It has the makings of a good waist-breaking song, so as long as they don’t play it after Asake’s Joha, people will move.

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    Wake Up – Rema and Bloody Civilian (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)

    With Rema’s track record and Bloody Civilian’s distinct sound it only makes sense that these two would cause chaos on Wake Up.

    Chances of Survival: 6/10. A strong 7/10, if the club is filled with alté Gen Zs. 

    My Money, My Baby – Burna Boy (Queen and Slim) 

    Burna boy’s My Money, My Baby, which samples Fela’s Shakara, features On the soundtrack for the 2019 crime drama, Queen and Slim.

    Chances of Survival: 6/10. Yes, it’s got a great beat, but after chanting the second “my money my baby” everyone’s going to need a break, and a sip of their ₦7k cocktail.

    Let’s Start – Fela (The Harder They Fall)

    Fela’s Let’s Start, from a 1971 live recording with his band, Africa ‘70, was used during a fight scene in the 2021 western, “The Harder They Fall”.

    Chances of Survival: 5/10. Only because the beginning will serve as a killer intro to any Naija DJ’s set.

    Link Up – Wizkid (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse)

    This Wizkid feature on the Across the Spider-Verse soundtrack proves, once again, that soft Wizkid is premium and here to stay.

    Chances of Survival: 5/10. It’s slow, but it’s good for whining waist, so the DJ just needs to know when to drop it.

    Coming Back for You – Fireboy DML  (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)

    Fireboy DML stays true to his sound as he delivers vocals on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack with Coming Back for You.

    Chances of Survival: 5/10. People in the club might not know it, and it’s softness doesn’t really match the chaos of Lagos nightlife, but they could vibe to it for a good minute if they’re in a patient mood.

    Anya Mmiri – Ckay, Pink Pantheress  (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)

    Following his impeccable 2021 run, Ckay appeared on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack with Anya Mmiri.

    Chances of Survival: 4/10. Only if the DJ plays a sped-up version as the night is winding down, and the people give it a chance.

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  • Which of “Fast and Furious” Crazy Stunts Can You Try in Nigeria?

    Vin Diesel, the evil you have done with Fast and Furious is enough. Please, rest. 

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    You have to be living under a rock if you  haven’t heard about Fast and Furious at this point. Returning for its tenth installment, the car racing film turned action/heist/thriller franchise has become famous for two things: having Vin Diesel say ”family” at least 1000 times per film and its impossible stunt scenes that defy physics and every other scientific law. 

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    With each installment of the franchise crazier than the last, we’re looking at some of the most unhinged and unrealistic stunts Dom (Vin Diesel) and his gang have pulled over the years and whether or not they’d work in Nigeria. 

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    12. Driving a car into a yacht (2 Fast 2 Furious, 2003) 

    Looking at the ridiculous accidents in Abuja with cars ending up on statues, I think crashing a car into a yacht is child’s play. This is literally the easiest stunt they’ve pulled in the Fast and Furious franchise. All you need to do is find a yacht, not a flying boat. 

    11. Dom destroys the street with his feet (Furious 7, 2015)

    Considering all the roads that spoil every week and the buildings that collapse every three market days, Dom causing an earthquake  with his feet is very possible. You might have to stomp more than once, but remain resilient and watch the ground open and swallow your enemies. 

    10. Stretching Dom’s car with ropes (The Fate of the Furious, 2017) 

    Another easy stunt. It doesn’t take much to use ropes to drag someone’s car. The somersaulting is another story sha. But the rope thing? Very possible. 

    9. The final race on a train track (The Fast and the Furious, 2001) 

    This stunt is only dangerous when trains actually work. Most of the government trains in Nigeria are part-time workers doing remote work, so they’re on like twice a month. Just ensure you’re not pulling a Vin Diesel on the day they have trips to make. If not, you’re on your own. 

    8. Hobbs holding a helicopter with his bare hands (Hobbs and Shaw, 2018)

    I know it looks impossible, but dear, have you seen the men and women at iFitness or Fitness Central? Those people are obviously on crack based on the weights they lift daily. How many kilograms does a helicopter weigh? I’m sure it’s lightweight for my Nigerian gym bros. 

    7. Dropping cars from planes (Furious 7, 2015 and Fast X, 2023) 

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    Is it the same Nigeria where you have to pay thousands for extra luggage? Imagine paying to fly a car, only to tell the pilot to drop the car mid-flight with you in it. After asking if their village people sent you to them, there’s a high chance the pilot will swear for you and all your family members. 

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    6. Remote controlling all the cars on the street (Furious 7, 2015) 

    Charlize Theron’s Cypher may have created the coolest device to control cars within a three mile radius. But I can bet it won’t work in Nigeria. Imagine trying to control all the cars on the third mainland bridge, and PHCN takes power? What will happen while you wait for them to turn on the gen? The wahala is not worth it. 

    5. Dragging a bank vault across the street (Fast Five, 2011) 

    This stunt is only possible in places with free roads, like Uyo or Kaduna. These days, even Abuja has traffic. How do you expect to speed away with a vault when facing bumper-to-bumper traffic almost every day? 

    4. Dom flying his cars between two skyscrapers (Furious 7, 2015) 

    This stunt “worked” because it was Dubai, and almost every building there is a skyscraper, so it was easy for Dom and his people to drive from one to the other. The distance wasn’t a lot. Skyscrapers are scarce in Nigeria, boo. You can fly out of a skyscraper and crash into a bungalow here. Please do this at your own risk because while cars might fly in Dubai, they obey the laws of gravity here. 

    3. The gang battling a tank and Dom catching Letty like Superman (Fast and Furious 6, 2013) 

    No, in what world is this even possible? I need Vin Diesel and his people to be for real. Unless your middle name is Kal-El or Thor, I’ll advise you to steer clear of this unhinged jump. Once again, who are we deceiving here, Vinny boy? 

    2. Driving and fighting beside a plane that’s on fire (Fast and Furious 6, 2013) 

    This stunt is only possible in the Fast and Furious multiverse of craze. There’s no way you believe this is actually possible. 

    1. Driving into space. Yes, space (Fast 9, 2021) 

    Getting to drive your car from one state to another in Nigeria is a journey that requires the blood of Jesus and a couple of other spiritual reinforcements. So can you now imagine driving a car into space from Nigeria? Let’s forget that it’s not possible, even in America. But in Nigeria? Chelsea, come on now? Maybe you can try again in 2030, the year Nigeria has projected it’ll send someone into space. 

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  • How to Watch Netflix’s “From Scratch” and NOT Cry

    Everyone is talking about Netflix’s From Scratch and how it made them cry. Well, I’m here to testify that I saw it and not one teardrop left my eyeballs. 

    The show follows the ups-and-downs love story of Amy (Zoe Saldana) and Lino (Eugenio Mastrandrea) . I didn’t cry, not because I’m heartless or insensitive, I just have some tricks that helped me get through the show without crying. So if you want to watch the TV show and maintain your street cred like me, here are a couple of things you could do. 

    Don’t watch it 

    You heard a show is making everyone cry, and you thought, “Wow, let me watch it too.” Do you think you have two heads and that’s why you won’t cry? Sorry dear, just watch something like Papa Ajasco and save yourself from the emotional distress waiting for you. 

    Start from the last episode

    If you start watching the show from the last episode, you won’t understand why bad things are happening or how sad the situation is because you don’t really know the characters. You can’t pity someone when you’re only watching their ending and have no idea what the hell is going on and how they got there. 

    Read spoilers online 

    There’s a high chance you won’t cry once you know what happens on the show. Read the plot, episode by episode, on Wikipedia, and then go on Twitter to read everyone’s tweets about it. At least, this way, you know when a character dies or has cancer before you watch the TV show. 

    Cry ahead of time 

    If you cry very well before you watch the show, you’ll definitely run out of tears when the show starts tugging at your emotions. Water can’t come out from an empty well, so empty your eyeballs beforehand. 

    Think about the naira 

    Before you start crying about Amy and Lino’s drama, remember that the naira is currently fighting for its life, and you haven’t started vomiting pounds yet. The only people allowed to cry are those who earn foreign currencies. Better focus on your focus if you’re still earning in Nnamdi Azikiwe and Alvan Ikoku. 

    Watch it with your parents 

    Nigerian parents will never miss an opportunity to make fun of their children, so your parents will probably start laughing at you the moment your tears threathen to fall. This goes without saying that it depends on the parent, because if your parents are softies too, then, omo, all of you might just end up crying together. 

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    Look for something cringe and focus on that

    Am I the only weirdo who finds crying faces funny? I doubt it. The moment there’s a sad scene, I’d advise you to focus on something cringe like a weird-looking wig or how Amy (Zoe Saldana) has a funny cry face. 

    Watch a sadder TV show or film

    To avoid crying while watching From Scratch, you need to watch sadder shows to raise your sadness expectation. By the time you watch When They See Us, Three Idiots or Miracle in Cell No. 7 at least four times, your emotions will be so over the place, you won’t be able to find new tears to cry when you start From Scratch. 

    Don’t binge watch From Scratch

    Most people are crying because they’re watching the whole show in one sitting, so it’s easy to get really invested in the characters. If you don’t want to cry, watch one episode a month so you’ll become emotionally detached by the time all the bad things start happening. 

    Remember it’s just a TV show

    Babes, it’s just a TV show. It’s called make-believe and people are acting. If you think I’m lying, look at Zoe Saldana, the actress playing Amy. Don’t you remember her from Colombiana and Guardians of the Galaxy? Remind yourself that her character isn’t not real and squeeze your face with vim.

    Make the film cry 

    Omo, my job here is to tell you what to do. Information on how to go about itt is above my pay grade. But where there’s a will, there’s a way.

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  • We Ranked Nollywood-Hollywood Crossovers from Waka Pass to Iconic

    Although Hollywood-Nollywood crossovers has often seen D-list Hollywood actors playing random white people roles in Nollywood films, some Nollywood stars have actually featured in foreign productions as well.

    With the internet still buzzing over the vintage Genevieve Nnaji cameo on FX’s Atlanta with Lakeith Stanfield, I thought it’d make sense to rank all the times our Nollywood faves appeared in Hollywood projects. Let’s go! 

    6. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde doing waka pass in Hit The Floor 

    I love me some Omotola, but even I was shocked by this cameo, especially after how it was hyped on social media. Back in 2013, Omotola appeared on the VH1 dance-drama, Hit the Floor alongside Akon. When I say waka pass, I mean it. She literally walked into the scene, smiled and then left like someone was chasing her. Why, sis? It’s been 10 years, but I still need answers. 

    5. Davido giving them vibes on Coming 2 America 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iCPo5jKuhs

    I know you’re thinking, “Davido isn’t an actor.” Even though! It’s not easy to snag a spot in the highly anticipated sequel to a classic like Coming to America. Performing his hit song, Assurance, Davido was the major selling point of the film. I can categorically put it to you that Davido is the one that helped Eddie Murphy. Quote me anywhere. 

    4. Olu Jacobs is a young legend in The Dogs of War 

    I’ll say the truth and shame the devil, The Dogs of War came out in the 1980s which makes it old AF and I haven’t seen it. Either way, it’s Olu Jacobs and he’s a legend so I’m sure he killed it. The man’s diction and carriage alone are enough to make me biased. Leave matter. 

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    3. Osas Ighodaro almost hung out with Beyoncé in Cadillac Records

    Believe it or not, Osas Ighodaro and Beyoncé are best friends. Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating. Before moving back to Nigeria to steal our hearts on Tinsel and confuse our brains with projects like Assistant Madam and Man of God, Osas was a beauty queen trying to make it in Hollywood. She eventually appeared in 2009’s Cadillac Records alongside The Beyoncé and Gabrielle Union. It wasn’t a big role, but it’s Beyoncé, so nothing else matters and that’s on periodt. 

    2. Joseph Benjamin and Oprah are co-workers because of Greenleaf 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeeGFUa4Bmk

    Joseph Benjamin is not our mate. This man moved from hosting Project Fame to appearing on a show produced by Oprah Winfrey. He’s basically a billionaire by employment. His role as Mr. Joseph Obi on Greenleaf may have lasted for just one episode, but at least Oprah knows who he is now and homeboy has appeared on a show that airs on Netflix and Oprah Winfrey Network.  Beat that!

    1. Genevieve Nnaji almost steals the show in Farming 

    It’s Genevieve Nnaji. I don’t understand, what number did you think she’d occupy here? Even if she appeared for 00.01 seconds, she’s still getting all my attention. Luckily for me, because my queen never puts me to shame, her role in Farming carried weight. Playing the lead character’s mother opposite director Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, she had enough screen time to make a mark. Love to see it. 

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    Conrad Johnson-Omodiagbe

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  • Love It/Hate It: Netflix’ Red Notice

    Netflix’ Red Notice is the long-delayed collaboration between Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Gal Gadot, and Ryan Reynolds. Since it came out, the interwebs have been buzzing with different takes on the $200million blockbuster. For the first episode of Love It/Hate It, we decided to ask Nigerians what they thought about the film. 

    Mirabelle

    The acting was garbage. Ryan Reynolds played the role he always plays (himself) but was nowhere near convincing as a high-class thief. Gal Gadot is stunning but, MY GOD, she can’t act for shit. Then there’s Dwayne Johnson who has the acting range of an actual rock. How is it that two people who are hot as hell filmed a sexy dance scene and the scene itself ended up having the sex appeal of a Redeemed pastor in a short-sleeved suit? I loved it and hated it at the same time. It’s pretty entertaining nonsense.

    Blessing

    I hated it! I mean, some scenes were funny but it just didn’t give anything. It’s a movie you watch when you have nothing to do and want to kill time. I just feel bad that Wonder Woman was cast in this.

    Wale

    What was everyone expecting? I loved it! You saw The Rock and Gal Gadot and thought you were going to get Oscar-level acting? Abeg. I knew it wasn’t going to give, so I watched it with my bar under the third mainland bridge. It reminded me of all the worst parts of Indiana Jones but I couldn’t stop watching. Gal Gadot is fine sha!

    Bukola

    I can’t be the only one who was thinking “Kal El, nooooo” every time Gal Gadot appeared on-screen? Justice League ruined her for me and now that scene plays in my head every time I see her. I laughed throughout the movie but not at the jokes. The film itself was a chaotic mess and I loved it. Quick question, is Netflix doing jazz? Where are they getting the money to pay all these stars?

    Sope

    Would I pay to watch this attractive cast have sex? Yes. Do I regret watching them pretend to be savvy thieves? No. This felt like all the films we’ve seen before. It’s like they put The Hitman’s Bodyguard, Fast and Furious, and Keeping Up With The Joneses into one pot and  forgot to add salt. I hated it!

    Ekene

    I am tired of seeing Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool as Ryan Reynolds as someone else. It’s exhausting! That man plays the same role over and over again. Is he not tired? Because I am.. And then there’s The Rock, In yet another film playing a police man working with one criminal to catch another criminal. What in the fast and not so furious is this film? By the way, we need to defund Gal Gadot. This affliction she calls acting keeps rising and we have to stop the evil once and for all.

    Uche

    The CGI in this film was so bad, it reminded me of Spy Kids. Why did they promote this film like it was going to blow our minds? I wasted time I should’ve used to fornicate or make soup on this stupid film. Do I like it? Of course not!

    Austin

    First of all, I know this film will have a sequel. You people have hate-watched it to the point that it broke a record. I know, I watched it too. Netflix has too much money because tell me why they hired three actors who can’t even act? Do they think we’re mugs? I wouldn’t even recommend this to my worst enemy. 

    Conrad Johnson-Omodiagbe

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  • 5 Things Hollywood Movies Have Been Lying About

    We’ve been watching Hollywood movies for years now and there is no doubting that they are entertaining. But they have also been taking us for a ride and we think it’s time to call them out.

    Here’s a list of 5 things Hollywood movies have been lying about for a while now.

    1. People taking bullets for other people.

    And they do it in split seconds. But in real life nobody wants to die so just like you I am wondering where they got this very selfless idea from.

    2. Bullets never hitting the target.

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    Case in point James Bond. Cats may have 9 lives but James Bond is actually immune to death. 10 supposedly well trained men chasing and shooting after him but somehow he dodges every single bullet. We stopped buying this magic show in primary 5.

    3. Working all night and still killing the presentation the next morning at work.

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    No boo, don’t be fooled. In real life this ends in tears because you will first wake up by 10; 25 am. And spend 30 mins in traffic so that by the time you get to the office the meeting for presentation would have ended and worst case scenario you would have a query sitting pretty for you.

    4. Waking up with your eyebrows still in line.

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     Another lie, this never happens. Sleeping is like wrestling with your pillow so there’s no way you’ll emerge a battlefield with your brows the way you drew them. We know these actresses be wearing makeup just when they wake up.

    5. Glorious sex scenes.

    Sex is always ends in a glorious mutual orgasm? Let’s be realistic please. And we actually have a list of 7 ways movies have lied to us about sex.

    Which lie did we miss? Drop it in the comments.

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  • 1. Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

    Born to Nigerian Yoruba parents but given up for adoption to a British couple, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje has been repping Nigeria in Hollywood since he starred in his first movie (Congo) in 1995. Since then he’s become a bigger star, starring in big budget Hollywood movies like The Mummy Returns, The Bourne Identity, G.I Joe, Thor 2 and most recently, the monster hit DC Superhero movie, Suicide Squad.

    2. Chiwetel Ejiofor

    Born in London to Nigerian Igbo parents, Chiwetel Ejiofor, at age 19, gained admission into The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and after only 3 months, was hand picked by Steven Spielberg to star in the movie ‘Amistad’. His star in Hollywood only grew bigger from there. He’s gone on to be in a long list of awesome movies like American Gangster, Inside Man (with Denzel Washington), Salt, 2012, 12 Years A Slave (which he was nominated for an Academy award for) and the Nollywood/Hollywood collaboration, Half Of A Yellow Sun.

    3. David Oyelowo

    Born in Oxford, England to Nigerian Yoruba parents, David Oyelowo studied theater studies at  City and Islington College and went on to study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. He broke into Hollywood in 2001 and since then has been in movie like, Rise of the planet of the apes, The Help, Lincoln, The Butler and Selma where he played Dr. Martin Luther King. This role saw him nominated for numerous awards.

    4. Chukwunonso Nwachukwu “Nonso” Anozie

    Nonso Anozie was born in Camden, London, England to Nigerian Igbo parents and graduated from the Central School of Speech & Drama in 2002. Since then he’s starred in Jack Reacher 2, Nanny McPhee 2, Cinderella (2015), Pan and Game of Thrones.

    5. Uzo Aduba

    Born in Boston Massachussets to Nigerian Igbo parents, Uzo Aduba studied Classical Voice at Boston University. She is best known for playing the role of Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren in the Netflix hit comedy/drama, Orange Is The New Black.

    6. Gbenga Akinnagbe

    Gbenga Akiinagbe was born in Washington, D.C. to Nigerian Yoruba parents. He has starred in a lot of hit movies like The Taking of Pelham 123, The Lottery Ticket, Independence Day 2 and also on tv shows like The Wire, 24: Live Another Day.

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    8 Reasons We Give Hollywood Movies The Side Eye

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  • Chimamanda Adichie, Uzodinma Iweala and a bunch of other amazing writers are proof that Nigerian books deserve a spot on the big screen.

    23-year-old Tomi Adeyemi’s debut fantasy novel, ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ recently got signed by Fox 2000 – which means another Nigerian adapted film will hit the cinemas real soon!

    The Black Lives Matter- inspired book (which is not even published yet), tells the story of a little girl, Zelie Adebola and her stand against oppression.

    While details of the film are still unknown, we can only wait impatiently to see how great this film turns out.

    Also, you can keep up with Tomi Adeyemi’s work w=on her website, TomiAdeyemi.com.

    Maryam

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  • 8 Reasons We Give Hollywood Movies The Side Eye

    1. When teenagers go and cry to their parents about heartbreak.

    Wait! So no slaps and a lecture on facing your education? WOW

    2. When a teenager says “shut up mom” or “shut up dad” in a moment of rebellion and the next scene is not their funeral.

    How please?

    3. When a character in an action movie can travel around the world impromptu without a single visa interview.

    Wow so you can just move around like that? Must be nice.

    4. When a character ignores a whole table of food because they are late to work.

    So you will waste all that food like that.

    5. When the villain wants to kill the protagonist and starts making one long unnecessary speech.

    Face your killing work please.

    6. When white people hear a “noise” even though they’re the only ones at home and decide to go and investigate.

    If you sit down and ignore it is it not better?

    7. When a group of friends decide to play with an ouija board or visit a haunted house “for fun”.

    If you are looking for death, please just say it.

    8. When the underdog wins even though he/she has been inept throughout the movie.

    How please?

    Jola Ayeye

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  • The Struggles Of Being Romantic In Lagos

    So that’s how one Lagos boy just finished watching a nollywood romance movie and started feeling inspired

    It’s time to move to the next level.

    So he does more “research” and plots and plans like a real Lagos boy

    It’s a serious matter!

    He first takes one babe for a picnic in the park

    Eat. Love. Nature…. “romantic sometings”.

    But then all the insects in Lagos decide to join them

    Na wa for Lagos nature oh.

    On to the next babe… because he has many.

    Eeny, meeny, miny, moe.

    He decides to take the next babe on a long drive

    Love in the time of potholes.

    But then they enter one deadly traffic

    Mo daran!

    Then he decides to up his game and write her a “not so anonymous” anonymous letter

    Shakespeare abeg shift, the real writers are here!

    Only for her to complain that one idiot wrote her an anonymous letter talking rubbish

    Can you imagine? After all his hard work oh.

    Then he battles another traffic just to play romantic music outside her window

    This one must click.

    Only to get to her gate and hear “ah madam said I should say she is not around oh”

    You say what?

    Then finally he tries to do a real romance and kiss in the rain

    Come on baby!

    Only for her to start shouting that he ruined her hair and now she has cattarh

    Aunty you will not kill someone sha!

    So he decides to give up and goes back to his normal level of late night call, credit and shawarma

    Son of man cannot come and go and die. Not everything is for everybody abeg!

    Moral of the story; not everytime copy-cata, sometimes face your front

    Leave romance for nollywood, biko.

    Jola Ayeye

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  • After Working With Kunle Afolayan, This Haitan Actor Thinks Nollywood Is The Best thing Since Sliced Bread
    Not every time bash Nollywood, sometimes give them props.

    Because for every not-so-great movie and confusing translation…

    People like Tunde Kelani, Stephanie Linus, Emem Isong and Kunle Afolayan come through with awesome movies that make us fall in love with Nollywood all over again.

    After blessing us with The Figurine and the award winning October 1, Kunle Afolayan has made a new movie, titled The CEO, and it first premiered on a flight from Lagos to Paris.

    One of the actors, Haitian Jimmy Jean Louise, (aka the hot guy from Phat Girls) who was in Nigeria for the official premiere of the movie couldn’t stop gushing about Nollywood and Nigeria.

    According to him, Nigeria is one of Africa’s leading countries with the most potential and power. He even added that Nollywood has a better representation of African cinema. Nice!

    The CEO movie should be a mind-blowing movie, anyway, we expect nothing short of perfection from Kunle Afolayan.

    The movie which also features Angelique Kidjo, is about a group of top executives of a multi-national company who begin to die mysteriously during a short business trip. Watch the movie trailer here.

    Maryam

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  • According to Meryl Streep, “We Are All Africans”
    So respected veteran actress of the Hollywood industry made a really controversial statement recently, when she was in Berlin heading up her first international film jury. When she was asked if she was familiar with world cinema, particularly films from Africa and the Middle East, she said she had recently seen the Jordanian film “Theeb,” about a Bedouin boy on a hazardous mission in the desert, and also “Timbuktu,” about Islamist militants taking over the fabled Malian city. But what really caught everyone’s attention was:
    The thing that I notice is that there is a core of humanity that travels right through every culture. And after all, we’re all from Africa originally, you know. We’re all Berliners; we’re all Africans, really.
    This statement followed an uproar over the all-white Oscar acting nominee selection for a second straight year. The brouhaha forced the movie industry to confront how blacks, Asians and Latinos are represented in Hollywood.
    It later came to light that Meryl Streep’s “We’re all Africans, really” comment was a direct response to a question about Arab and African films, not a response to questions about the Film Festival’s all white jury, as originally suggested. But according to science, we really are all Africans, so even if she was taken out of context, she’s might still be right.

    Watch the video below:

    [zkk_poll post=19825 poll=content_block_standard_format_5] Featured image via The Daily Beast.

    chioma

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