Photos from Iyanya's brithday party in London
Photos from Iyanya's bithday party in London
Iyanya turned a year older on Friday October 31st and they threw him a party in London where's currently performing some shows. See more photos
2 Nov 2014
INTERVIEW : Yes, we ‘fight’ over men –Aneke twins
Born in Enugu, Nollywood’s identical twins known as Aneke Twins hit the limelight in 2004 when they started acting and ever since they have continued to grow from strength to strength. Today, their movie credits include Desperate Twins, Jealous Friends and Revenge of The Gods to mention a few. In this chat with The Entertainer, the twins open up on their new film projects and their recent awards in the UK.
Excerpts:
What project are you currently working on?
We are working on premiering our new movie, it is entitled Onochie. And also, we are releasing two epic movies into the market very soon. They are entitled Heart of Isiaku and Adaora.
You have surely come a long way in Nollywood, what were your dreams growing up?
Our dream was very simple; we wanted to be employers of labour in whichever capacity. The reason for this was that we had a passion for the less privileged; we wanted to take care of the poor. Today, society has given so much to us, so we have to give back. We want to use this opportunity to thank God for the grace and the talent He has bestowed on us.
Did you guys have other plans or was it that movies just happened and you flowed with it?
As young girls we had a lot of plans no doubt. In my own case, I, Chidiebere, wanted to be a banker and my twin sister, Chidimma, wanted to be a broadcaster. But we thank God for our chosen career today; acting has given us a name.
Have you had any situation where you went for an audition, one got the role while the other got dumped?
Yes, we had a series of situations like that. We went for an audition and one of us got selected while the other was dum ped!
So how did you handle it? Did the dumped one get envious?
No, we were always together helping each other in interpreting our roles without feeling envy. We knew we needed each other, so no matter what happened, we stood by each other; there was never an issue of envy.
What dislikes do you share concerning the male gender?
We both don’t like arrogant and proud people.
What are the major challenges that come with being actresses especially since you are twins?
People recognize us everywhere we go; we can’t hide. We have lost our privacy.
How do you manage fame?
We manage fame only by the Grace of God. It has not been easy but with God, all things are possible.
Which of your movies would you say has been your most challenging?
For me, Chidimma, it is Onochie, the movie that will be premiered soon. I played the role of a man; a prince to be precise, while for my sister, Chidiebere, it is Broken Ambition were she played the role of an imbecile.
You are ripe for marriage. Why the delay despite being celebrities?
We are not delaying anything; God’s time is the best. It is written in the Holy Book that he that findeth and not she that findeth; it is the he that will find us (laughter).
Are you in any relationship now?
(Laughter) Please, we don’t talk about our private life in public.
Who are the lucky men in your lives?
Please we will not talk about that as well (more laughter).
Have you fought over a man in movies or real life?
In real life no! In movies, yes! For details you could check out films like Broken Ambition, Compulsory Risk,and Broken Soul.
Has having a twin sister been an advantage or a curse?
Being twins is an advantage and we thank God.
Could you share the experience that made the both of you cry?
Our father’s death devastated us. We miss him but God needs him most.
Which actors influenced you when you were coming up?
The actors that influenced us were Genevieve Nnaji, Mama G and Omotola; they are so true to life in role interpretation.
How do you handle male fans who want to have an affair with any of you?
We handle them like every other person who is interested in us; we handle them very well (laughter).
What advice do you have for up-and-coming actors and actresses?
Our advice to the up-and-coming is for them to be humble, patient, prayerful and above all, trust and believe in God.
Tell us about your recent awards and who are you dedicating them to?
By the grace of God we did receive awards in London. One of them was the Diamond Special Recognition Awards Worldwide. We received it for our hard work and humanitarian drive.
Assemblies of God Church sacks general superintendent
The Assemblies of God Church has announced the excommunication of its past General Superintendent, Rev. Paul Emeka, from the church
But reacting to the development, Emeka told SUNDAY PUNCH the action was a “coup.”
We won’t support Jonathan in 2015 —Northern elders
As President Goodluck Jonathan declares his intention to run for second term in 2015, leaders of the North, under the auspices of the Northern Elders Forum, have expressed their decision to support any presidential candidate presented by the All Progressives Congress in the 2015 election.
Mubi battle: 300 Nigerian soldiers flee to Cameroon again
No fewer than 300 Nigerian soldiers fled to Cameroon when Boko Haram insurgents overran Mubi, the second largest city in Borno State from security forces on Wednesday,
Photos: Annie Idibia Weds Mr. Ibu
Annie Idibia married comic actor, Mr. Ibu, in a yet-to-be-released movie titled “Akwa Ibom Girls”. What were you thinking? Mr. Ibu plays the role of “Adam” and Annie was under the pseudo name “Angelina”. Do they look so good together? More photos below;
Terry G releases new photos of son as he turns two
Proud dad Terry G has released new photos of his son who turned 2 yesterday November 1st. The cutie's name is T-Rex and check out the swag on him! He's adorable. See more photos
Dayo Adeneye,(a.k.a D1) Joins Politics Under APC (photo)
One of Nigeria’s renowned entertainment guru and media barons, Otunba Adedayo
Olumide Adeneye (D-ONE) has joined the political race. And according to insiders,
D1 is on a mission to rescue and rebuild the future of his people at Odogbolu Constituency of Ogun state, South West Nigeria. The entertainment guru and co- founder of Primetime Entertainment is vying to be a member of the Ogun state House of Assembly under APC.
Olumide Adeneye (D-ONE) has joined the political race. And according to insiders,
D1 is on a mission to rescue and rebuild the future of his people at Odogbolu Constituency of Ogun state, South West Nigeria. The entertainment guru and co- founder of Primetime Entertainment is vying to be a member of the Ogun state House of Assembly under APC.
Musicians,actors,everyone seems to be venturing into politics these days,i dont mind though but my greatest concern is their purpose for authority,we all know the condition our past and current leaders has placed this great nation.lets pray these ones will realy make a difference.I wish him GoodLuck in his pursuit.
1 Nov 2014
BALOTELLI SPENDS £2000 -A-MONTH ON HAIRCUTS
A soccer star reportedly spends Sh72,000 (£500)-a-week on haircuts.
Mario Balotelli – who plays for Liverpool Football Club in North West England – has his Mohican hair style trimmed, patterned and dyed five times a week, paying his personal groomer to travel to his mansion for private treatments.
Civilian JTF beheads 41 Boko Haram fighters
Forty one members of the Islamic fundamentalist group, Boko Haram, were beheaded by the vigilante group in a Borno village, Gur, it was gathered on Friday.
A member of the youth vigilance group in the area, Mala Yusuf, recounted that after a failed attack on Sabon Gari in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno state, a combined team of military men and members of the vigilance group otherwise know as Civilian JTF, went after the insurgents and killed 41 of them.
He said the militants were pursued from Sabon Gari, in Damboa Local Government to Gur area around Mandafuma village, in Biu Local Government Area, where they engaged the sect members in a gun battle which lasted for about two hours.
He said after the clash, 41 members of the sect were killed.
He said as a proof that they were killed, the youth vigilance members severed the heads of the terrorists and brought their heads to show to the public.
He said, “The vigilance beheaded the insurgents after the shootout and took their heads to Biu to show the people that the Boko Haram insurgents are human and not some beasts and so, people should not fear them but to join hands with security operatives to ensure that the sect, who are enemies of Islam and the people of Nigerians, are defeated.
We heard that the insurgent went to attack Sabon Gari, where people are just returning to their homes after three months of exile as internally displaced persons in various camps across the state. We went after them to foil the planned attack.
“We were able to repell them and seeing that they headed towards Mandafuma in Biu Local Government, we went after them and we were able to ambush them at Gur.
“We engaged them in fierce battle with the soldiers and 41 of them were killed, one of them was taken alive.”
Nigerian Soldiers Working as Boko Haram Spies Arrested
Some Nigerian soldiers, who double as moles for Boko Haram, giving the sect
vital information about the military’s strategies and tactics, have been
arrested,
vital information about the military’s strategies and tactics, have been
arrested,
