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Get an intimate peek in the lives and careers of your favourite Nigeiran actors and actresses.
Ace actor, film director and producer, Antar Laniyan, has sensationally revealed that his mother carried the pregnancy that produced him for 18 months due to spiritual manipulation.
The actor, who was recently nominated as one of the best four actors in Africa, said that he would have become a soldier. He also spoke on other personal issues.
Many Nigerians know you for your acting prowess, but not many know your history. Could you tell us a bit of yourself?
I am from Osogbo, in Osun State.
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.AT 24, Claret Onukogu has so much going for her, as actress, former beauty queen (Miss Nigeria in America 2009/2010), on air personality and model. After completing her secondary school education at Westlake High School, USA, the Owerri, Imo State-native moved to Armstrong Atlantic State University for a degree in Public Health and later, earned an MBA in Health Administration from South University, both in the USA.
Presently a PhD candidate, Claret featured in some Nollywood blockbuster suc
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The name Rukayya Umar, may not strike the huge followers of the Igbo and Yoruba dominated 'Nollywood', but it is a name that commands a standing ovation in the Hausa genre of Nigerian movie industry dubbed 'Kannywood'. Apart from being a gifted singer and songwriter, Rukayya is blazing the trail in the movie world with her acting prowess.
Entervaganza can authoritatively reveal that Rukayya graduated from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Recalling her first time experience in front of cam
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Background
I am from Abia State, but was born on Uzor Street in Ajegunle, Lagos. I'm the third born in the family of seven children: 5 boys and 2 girls. I was just two or three years old when we moved to Apapa, and then to Ebute-Metta and Isolo. I had already become an adult when we lived in Ebute-Metta. I had my secondary school education in Apapa and from there I got admission into UNIBEN.
Starting comedy
Professionally, I started comedy seven years ago. Before then, I have been doing com
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After studying Theatre Arts at University of Calabar, Blessing Effiom Egbe found herself in modelling. She featured in several television commercials in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Ireland, South Africa and other places for big time products like Investec Bank, America Next Top Model, Smart Car, and Snickers Chocolate.
However, one day, the graduate of Script Writing from City Varsity College, Cape Town, South Africa took the hard decision to stop all that and pursue a career
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BACKGROUND
Funke Akindele is the 2nd from a family of four (4) Children, three girls and a guy. She started her education at Grace Children Schools Gbagada, after which she completed her secondary education at Lagos State Model College, Igbokuta. A graduate, with a Diploma in Mass Communication from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic and a Degree in Law from the University of Lagos, Funke's foray in to Movies started at an early age.
Funke had an Audition for Charly Boy Show for a cameo character,
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I'll die singing gospel — Vivien Stephen
By NKECHI CHIMA-ONYELE
Vivien Stephen is a rare combination of gospel and grit. The dynamic singer with her strong, beautiful and distinctive voice has been in the industry over a decade with groups like Sharp Band, Anesi Band and Perception Band. She is the only child of her parents and happily married to the Fuji crooner of the award-winning gospel group, Midnight Crew. The mother of one is always quick to acknowledge her talent as God's gift. The
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He is talented, refined and intelligent. He has been able to distinguish himself in music production. An accomplished producer, synthesizer and programmer, Irewole Samuel Oni started playing musical instrument at the age of seven. He later graduated into an organist in his father's church in Akure, Ondo State. This talent he took to the music band of his primary school where he played a prominent role.
Although, he studied Computer Science in University of Lagos, his unquenchable passion for
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'Modelling is fun'
Oluwatoyin Oladunjoye Oluwatoyin Oladunjoye has been in the modelling world for two years and hopes to get to the top of its ladder.
Peculiarities
I have always loved to be behind the camera and have people clap for me. I am a lively person and I make friends easily. I am a realist to the core and believe my future is bright no matter the circumstances. I love photography and that's one attribute that led me into modelling.
Coping with lectures and jobs
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Beginning
I am from Ondo State. I am the eldest among five siblings. I started using my body as a musical instrument when I was a baby. I was in choir where I played drums. Because of the passion I had for playing drums, I started making music with my body. I was with Tunde Kuboye's Jazz 38 when I stared playing professionally. Naturally, I make music with my body.
Musical background
I have not gone for a musical training in any school but right from my childhood, I have been into music. Fr
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