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I lost movie roles over my physical appearance – Funke Akindele
I lost movie roles over my physical appearance – Funke Akindele
Funke Akindele, the Nigerian filmmaker, has opened up about her struggles on the path to success in Nollywood.
In a recent chat with Toke Makinwa, the actress recalled how she was denied movie roles due to her physical appearance.
The 46-year-old film star said the bullying took a toll on her emotional health.
“While climbing the ladder of success, I met a lot of SHEs, bullies, people that would look down on you,” she said.
“I remember people telling me, ‘You are not fine. You do not have bum. You do not have boobs. You will not be in this film’.
“And, I remember crying. A lot of times I would cry, break down, get into the bathroom, and cry.”
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‘SHE Must Be Obeyed,’ a mini-series by Funke Akindele, premiered on Prime Video on September 29.
It chronicles the story of Siyanbola Adewale, a thriving artiste whose public humility conceals a realm of avarice, hubris, and machiavellian schemes.
The series also discusses the themes of “‘rivalries and backstabbing activities’, ‘unyielding ambition’ and ‘unbridled passion fueling the obsession with fame’”.
Akindele rose to prominence in 2008 for her movie ‘Jenifa’, which gained commercial success.
The movie star has been involved in many other productions including ‘Industreet’, ‘Jenifa’s Diary’, ‘Maami’, among others.
She has also received several awards and recognition.
I lost movie roles over my physical appearance – Funke Akindele
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BREAKING: Popular Gospel singer Morenikeji ‘Egbin Orun’ is dead
BREAKING: Popular Gospel singer Morenikeji ‘Egbin Orun’ is dead
Popular Gospel singer Morenikeji Adeleke, also known as Egbin Orun, is dead.
Her death was confirmed in an Instagram post by her colleague Esther Igbekele.
The gospel singer expressed shock and sadness, noting Egbin Orun’s sudden departure without bidding farewell.
According to her, the two had recently spoken, unaware of the impending tragedy.
Igbekele praised Egbin Orun’s beauty, kindness, and strong support for her ministry.
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She wrote, “I got home from my program to hear about this great loss.. Prophetess Morenikeji Egbin Orun you left without saying goodbye.. We spoke together last week not knowing you are about to embark on a journey to the great beyond.. You are such a beautiful and kind hearted woman and a very good supporter of my ministry. I am deeply saddened with your demise but God knows best. You will be greatly missed and your good deeds will continue to linger in our hearts. Ah Egbin Orun. Good night! Keep resting in the bosom of Christ.. Ah Gone too soon..Yeeee “.
BREAKING: Popular Gospel singer Morenikeji ‘Egbin Orun’ is dead
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Everyday my hatred for Mohbad increases – Naira Marley’s associate
Everyday my hatred for Mohbad increases – Naira Marley’s associate
Law Lee, an associate of embattled singer, Naira Marley, has made a snide remark about the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly called Mohbad.
Mohbad died at the age of 27, on September 12, 2023, with circumstances surrounding his death sparking controversies on social media.
In an Instagram post on Friday, Law Lee expressed his level of hatred for Mohbad.
His statement came after Portable tackled Zinoleesky, on social media for acquiring a Ferrari despite not having a hit song.
According to him, the hatred for the deceased increases every day even after his death.
He explained that Mohbad’s alleged disparaging remarks about fellow artist Oniyide Azeez aka Zinoleesky led to a public confrontation towards him on social media by a controversial artist, Habeeb Okikiola aka Portable.
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He further stated that if Mohbad had not made negative remarks about Zinoleesky, Portable wouldn’t have made such a move.
He wrote, “Every day my hatred for Mohbad keeps increasing even after his death …. If not for all those miscap about zino na why this @portablebaeby get mind dey sub am .. Fooooooooooool.”
A former record label signee of Marlian Music owned by Naira Marley, Mohbad left the label in February 2022.
The Lagos State Police Command had, on September 18, 2023, inaugurated a 13-man special investigation team to probe the singer’s death.
A probe into his death also led to the arrest of Naira Marley and controversial Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, also known as Sam Larry, among others.
The duo’s had before their arrest faced criticism for allegedly mistreating Mohbad before his passing in September 2023.
Everyday my hatred for Mohbad increases – Naira Marley’s associate
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I’m not ashamed doing menial jobs in US but — Doris Simeon
I’m not ashamed doing menial jobs in US but — Doris Simeon
Nollywood actress, Doris Simeon, has said that she was not ashamed doing menial jobs in the United States of America, because she needed to pay her bills.
Speaking in an interview with her colleague, Kunle Afod, Simeon said, “This (US) is where my child is with his father, and that is one of the reasons I decided to stay back here. I have been here since 2018, and I really miss home (Nigeria). What I miss most about Nigeria are those street foods, such as roasted yam and corn. I also miss my friends and family.
“It was not easy starting all over, because in this place, only the tough will last. If one is lazy, one will be hungry. People who have been here for 20 to 50 years don’t find it easy, because with the kind of system they have, one cannot avoid paying bills. If one does not work, one won’t eat, and one won’t be able to pay bills.”
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Simeon also stated that she still got a lot of admirers. She said, “A lot of men still send me messages on social media to ask about my relationship status. Those who know me know I don’t like to make a noise about my private life. The fact that I don’t post online does not mean I don’t have a man in my life. I have a man in my life, but I don’t reject gifts.”
Recounting some of the menial jobs she had done in the US, she said, “I have lost count of the number of jobs I have done here. I once worked as a delivery person, and even met people who recognised me, but what could I do? After all, they won’t pay my bills. I worked as a personal shopper as well, and hairdressing is something I still. Currently, I work for the government as a social worker.”
I’m not ashamed doing menial jobs in US but — Doris Simeon
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