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Kanayo, Bob Manuel, Uche Jombo, Ezuruonye, Others Pay Tributes To Chico Ejiro

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3 years ago

December 26, 2020

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In an interview with Saturday Beats, popular actor, Kanayo O Kanayo, stated that Ejiro ‘led the pack in Nigerian film production’

Popular scriptwriter, director, and producer, Chico Ejiro, passed away on Christmas Day, throwing the Nigerian entertainment industry into mourning.

He was said to have suddenly died at about 2 am. Ejiro, who was popular for movies such as ‘Silent Night’, ‘True Romance’, ‘Blood Money’ and ‘Night Bus to Lagos, was said to be recovering from an illness and had just finished shooting a movie.

Meanwhile, his colleagues, friends, and fans have continued to pay tributes to the prolific filmmaker.

In an interview with Saturday Beats, popular actor, Kanayo O Kanayo, stated that Ejiro ‘led the pack in Nigerian film production’. He said, “He was an asset to the community of filmmakers and remained relevant to the industry until his last moment. In fact, I saw the picture he was said to have posted (on social media) two days before his death. That means he was still active.

“We have lost a colleague and a team player. The industry will, no doubt, miss him monumentally.”

Actor, Mike Ezuronye, also maintained that the story of Nollywood would be incomplete without including the late Chico Ejiro. He said, “It is shocking. You cannot write the story of Nollywood without putting the name of Chico Ejiro in it. He was a visionary and icon who also made a lot of icons. He was a forerunner and we are going to miss him. His name would definitely be written in the good books of Nollywood. He was part of those who brought Nollywood to the fore. Chico Ejiro is gone.”

On his part, veteran actor, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, described Ejiro as an Iroko (large hardwood) tree in Nollywood. He told Saturday Beats, “I am totally shocked. Apart from being a colleague, Chico was also a friend. I had worked with him in the past. This is a big loss. Chico was not one to be in a dull place. He was a quiet person but when he was with his friends, it was all about fun and laughter. There is really so much to say about Chico. He was a likable person. One could not be around him and not be happy. He was a good fellow to be around. His contributions to Nollywood were enormous. I wasn’t the one who named him ‘Mr. Prolific’. He was like an ‘iroko’ tree. He was diminutive but very huge in the industry. It is indeed a huge loss.”

Popular actress and filmmaker, Uche Jombo, took to her Twitter handle to mourn the filmmaker. She wrote, “I am saddened by the death of a senior colleague. A big brother, friend, and of course, one of the pioneers of the home video industry, that has now come to be known as Nollywood. Rest in peace Chico Ejiro. Such devastating news this Christmas.”

In a similar vein, screenwriter and filmmaker, Chris Ihidero, took to his Twitter handle to pay tributes to Ejiro. He wrote, “One of Africa’s greatest filmmakers has died. I saw him just three weeks ago at a showcase at Genesis Cinemas in Lekki (Lagos). Travel safe, oga Chico Ejiro. You played a very important (role) in what has become the most phenomenal filmmaking tradition worldwide. May the heavens welcome you.”

A filmmaker, Imoh Umoren, also wrote, “Rest in peace, Chico Ejiro. This is the guy who inspired me the most as a filmmaker. His work ethic was unmatched and he was one of the pioneers of the industry we have now. Thanks and goodbye.”

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“They hide their man yet show us their body parts” – Gideon Okeke takes a swipe at female content creators

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5 months ago

November 14, 2023

The Helen Media

“They hide their man yet show us their body parts” – Gideon Okeke takes a swipe at female content creators

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Renowned Nollywood actor Gideon Okeke has criticized female content creators on social media for posting pictures of themselves online.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate pointed out in a lengthy post on his Instagram page how content creators hide their relationships while exposing their most private parts under the guise of making entertainment.

He also talked about how these women use phrases like “My body is my business,” “You can look but can’t touch,” and “You can’t tell a woman what to do with her body” as compliments.

The actor continued, saying that since everyone is a vigilante on the streets, all he is doing is advocating for safer streets and the growth of better men.

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In his words: “Gehs are funny sha. Especially the ones wey be content creators.

Na only Dem go show you pant, show you bra, show you the birthmark wey dey for the side of their left thigh.

Nearly show you their full “Conchas” in the name of content creation. But Dem dey hide their man”.

“MY BODY MY BUSINESS …
Can’t tell a woman what to do
with her body…
You can look but you can’t touch … But we MUST raise Better Men

“A-Bobby, you remember that year
wey be say : to see pant na WORK.
You go Labour in Love before you confirm laps sef… but now?

“JUST SCROLL UP. Or Swipe left.
You nor need to zoom anything sef.

“I nor talk say e no fine o! E fine die!
But na all of us be Vigilante for these streets.

And Na “safer streets” I Dey advocate for…while we attempt to raise BETTER Men. It STILL takes a VILLAGE.

“Wetin be “Imagination” for where SISQO Dey sing “THONG SONG”….? That Thooooooong!

“( Baby Geh, LAUGH Abeg! D thing sef Funny )”.

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“You grew up around a mother who dated Lagos governors and pastors so that’s all you know” – Kemi Olunloyo blasts Priscilla Ojo following her viral statement

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5 months ago

November 14, 2023

The Helen Media

“You grew up around a mother who dated Lagos governors and pastors so that’s all you know” – Kemi Olunloyo blasts Priscilla Ojo following her viral statement

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Priscilla Ojo, the daughter of Iyabo Ojo, was severely rebuked by well-known journalist Kemi Olunloyo for declaring that she will never date a man who is less wealthy than her.

The young fashionista recently discussed the value of financial matching in dating relationships in a podcast.
She believes that she cannot date someone who is more financially successful than her since he would have to have the same level of drive to support her.

Her statements, however, caused quite a stir online as several people felt them to be highly provocative.

Kemi Olunloyo bashed her, pointing out that her mother dated pastors and governors when she was growing up, so it’s not all her fault but rather the result of her upbringing.

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She wrote …

“No woman is above anyone because of money. You grew up around a mother who dated Lagos governors and pastors, so that’s all you know. Priscilla think outside the box.

Go fix your dru.g problems. A video of you blowing nitrous oxide balloons with the Marlians is about to come out.

Young lady you can’t spike food or drinks with that. Go file charges against Naira Marley. You’re an adult. That’s not your mom’s job. Nothing lasts forever”

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Mr Eazi confirms marital status, opens up on his private wedding to Temi Otedola in Venice

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5 months ago

November 14, 2023

The Helen Media

Mr Eazi confirms marital status, opens up on his private wedding to Temi Otedola in Venice

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Afrobeats singer Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, better known as Mr. Eazi, has announced his marriage to Temi Otedola, an actress.

Mr. Eazi revealed that he is, in fact, married to the billionaire’s daughter in an interview with Naija 102 FM, debunking rumors that he and Temi Otedola were hiding their marriage and wedding.
He says that he didn’t keep their wedding a secret because the music video for his song “Legalize” included footage from their Venice wedding.

The singer claimed that the outfits they wore in the video went beyond simple costumes as he pleaded with viewers to see it again.

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He said: “Who told you it was a secret wedding? Go and watch the video of my song ‘Legalize’ you will get the answer to your question. We shot the video in Venice.

“If you watch the video you will see proofs there. Our outfits weren’t just costumes.

Go and watch the video and you will see everything clearly. It’s just like what painters do, whenever you see their work you will see the message they’re trying to convey.

That’s how it’s with us musicians too”.

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