Who is Feranmi Oyalowo A.K.A Adeolu Ariwo

Feranmi Oyalowo

He is an actor, model, producer of Adeolu Ariwo in 2016, he also produced Akorede 2019. He has featured in several movies and played a lead role in Akanni Ekun, Feranmi also featured in musical videos like "AMIN" by Kollar and OLOWOGBOGBORO by Abyjossy. Oyalowo hails from Abeokuta in Ogun State. He is a graduate of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic where he studied Pharmaceutical Technology. Feranmi learnt acting skills from OAFP Odunlade Adekola films production. Feranmi was trained by Odunlade Adekola a multi award winning actor and producer.

Feranmi Oyalowo

Adeolu Ariwo as popularly called has featured in movies like Yeye-alara, Iwalola, Saamu Alaajo, Odaaju and many movies. Feranmi is a lover of art, a Christian and a believer. In the movie industry, his mentors are: Odunlade Adekola, Taraji P Henson, RMD, Toyin Abraham, Funke Akindele. His most challenging role: a character of a powerful guy Akanni in a movie called Akanni Ekun.

I have no womb and won’t be able to have a child, Nse Ikpe-Etim reveals

Top Nollywood actress, Nse Etim has revealed that she has no womb and won’t be able to have a child. She revealed this during an event in Lekki, Lagos where she had a chat with her fans in what was tagged ‘Conversation with Nse’. She revealed she was diagnosed three years ago with Adenomyosis, a condition where the inner lining of the uterus breaks through the muscle wall of the uterus, and so her womb had to be removed for her to live a normal life.

Fadeyi Oloro cries out for help! Don’t let me die this way

Fadeyi Oloro has again cried out for help saying Nigerians shouldn’t let him die this way. The sick actor cried out during a recent interview saying; I want people to stand up and help me now that I need help. I don’t want people to come to my grave when I am no more and come and be crying. It is now that they should come out and help me financially because I want to be back on my feet. I have a long way to go in this industry. Speaking further, he said;

Acting is Mirroring the society- Nollywood Actor, Mike Afolarin

Mike Afolarin

Nollywood most promising actor,  Mike Afolarin in a chat with Opecareem talks about growing up, why he joined Nollywood, challenges faced and his personal life. The graduate of Economics from the prestigious University of Lagos reveals that actors are a reflection of the society. Read Excerpts below: 

Do you think acting is a vehicle to affect the world in a positive way? 

M. A: Acting definitely affects the society in a positive way.. 

Acting is Mirroring the society... we reenact things we see in the society basically, so the society sees what its like, and can fix its problems, which is basically what happens when we stand in front of the mirror, we see ourselves, hence we actors and filmmakers are a reflection of the society. 

How long have you been acting? What was your first acting job and what movies have you been involved in? 

M. A: Started Acting sometime in 2014.. i was still in Unilag Then. 

My first acting Job was a Stage play called MAGIC TIME, Directed by Tolu LordTanner, and it was an amazing Experience.

 Since then been part of several projects, series, shortfilms and feature films. 

Younger Artistes Expect Me To Greet Them Anytime We See –Tunji Sotimirin

For Tunji Sotiminrin’s book presentation and stage play tagged, Molue, it came as a shock that he didn’t extend invitations to young artistes. Apart from comedian Kofi, who was a co-host of the event, it was hard to find known young artistes at the event. However, Sotimirin told Sunday Scoop that he extended invitation to some young artistes. He said, “I gave them (young artistes) invitations but they didn’t come. Once actors attain a particular position, they give some importance to themselves. It is not a bad idea, but they should respect people they met in the profession. You shouldn’t say because you are a celebrity, you wouldn’t respect elders. Africans don’t behave like that.”

Aisha Abimbola: What Late Nollywood Actress Told Colleague, Afeez Owo Before Her Death

Yoruba actor and filmmaker, Afeez Owo, has revealed the last conversation he had with the late Aisha Abimbola aka Omoge Campus.

In an interview with GoldmyneTV, Owo said the last time he saw her, she was dieting.

“The last time I saw her she told me she was dieting when I asked why she was looking slim. It was later I heard she had cancer. She found it difficult to share her plights with the public. She knew that if she had told the public, they would have donated money for her and she did not want that.

Funke Akindele To Star In Hollywood Movie, Avengers

Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, popularly known as Jenifa has been named to be among stars who will feature in Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity Wars. Akindele’s name was published on a website, IMDB, the movie database website owned by Amazon. Jennifer will be a member of ‘Dora Milaje’, a team of women who serve as personal bodyguards of the Black Panther, the spiritual leader of Wakanda. The actress will act alongside Scarlett Johansson, Bernicio Del Toro, and Chris Evans.

Funke Adesiyan reannounces political ambition for 2019

Nollywood actress Funke Adesiyan might not be returning to our screen anytime soon and this is the reason. The actress who made a sojourn into the world of Politics in 2015 has reiterated her stand on her political ambition. According to the actress and business woman her journey into politics was born out of her love for the masses and she craves for a way to bring the government to them in her own little way.

How Antar Laniyan escaped early death

Yoruba actor, Antar Laniyan, has said at a time he wanted to settle for the military over pursuing a career in the theatre arts. But, according to him, he is happy he didn’t later become a soldier because he would have planned a coup and being killed. Speaking in a new interview, Laniyan said, “I had the desire to become a soldier at some point in my life because I’m a disciplined person. I think the desire to be a soldier made me who I am today. To be honest, I think I would have taken part in a coup if I had joined the military, and I would have been arrested and punished accordingly. “You know once you are armed with a gun, it is easier to plan a coup. And in the military, you know the implication of planning a coup, especially if it is an unsuccessful one,” he said. He explained that he abandoned the military for acting after talking to his principal.

‘No! I’ll never marry a Nollywood actress. I don’t want to die young, please’ – Movie producer

Lambert Eluke who is always behind the scene, but a major stakeholder in the Nigerian movie industry, believes that there are lots of beautiful faces in Nollywood that can melt hearts.

Former 'Child Actor' Williams Uchemba Melts Internet in New Pictures

One of the kid actors who shone in the early 2000, Williams Uchemba is now doing well for himself as he ventures into music.

Pictures of Adewale Akinruli (Nollywood Fast Rising Actor) on Movie Set

 

Meet Nollywood Fast Rising Actor, Akinruli Richard Adewale (Photos)

Actor Akinruli Wale and Saidi Balogun

Akinruli Richard Adewale is a Nigerian actor cum model . He was born on June 2 1993 to the family of Mr/Mrs Akinruli. He hails from Ondo State Nigeria. 

He was born in Lagos Nigeria where he had his primary and secondary education . He attended Houdegebe North America University where he studied Sociology. Wale, as fondly called by friends proceeded to Lecitoyen University Benin Republic where he bagged a B.A in International Relations, he started his acting acting career in the 2010 where he featured in one of the Wale Adenuga soaps: Super Story titled the promise ....

Watch The Trailer Of The Movie "Wedding Party 2", Out In Cinemas On December 10

Come December 10, 2017, the movie "Wedding Party2" will be in Cinemas. The ELFIKE film collective, partnership between Ebony Life films, Film One distribution, Inkblot productions and Koga studios, has said that the movie will be out just for the Christmas.

Nigerians should please help me, my drugs cost N1.7M - Sadiq Daba

Veteran actor, Sadiq Baba has finally admitted to having issues with his health. Recall news broke a few weeks back that the October 1 actor is battling leukaemia, rumors he debunked, the ace actor has finally admitted he is indeed having some health issues, pleading with Nigerians to come to his aid. Mr Daba reveals he lives off a drug called Gleevec, used for the treatment of the disease and gets supplies of the drug free-of-charge from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, courtesy of a donor agency based in the United States. However, if one needs to buy off of the counter, it is quite expensive. “To get the drug at OAU, you have to go through a process of evaluation. Then you are recommended to the foundation that supplies the drug. But, if you are going to buy it off the counter, a pack of it will cost you about N1.7m. And this will last for three months,” he said, in an interview with a Punch correspondent in his Lagos residence.

Epic Throwback photos of Mercy johnson, Liz Benson, Robert Peters and others

Filmmaker, Elvis Chuks has just shared some very epic throwback photos of some of Nollywood's finest actors and actresses. Some of the stars in the photos include Liz Benson, Mercy Johnson, Chigozie Atuanya, Chris Attoh, Tony Umez, Robert Peters, Mike Ezuruonye, Sam Dede and Nonso Diobi.

Adeniyi Johnson is not done talking about Toyin Aimakhu Abraham

Adeniyi Johnson, estranged husband of actress Toyin Aimakhu in a new interview with Sunday scoop has revealed that him and the actress are in good terms.

Read the interview below;

Five unforgettable films of Adabayo Faleti

On Sunday, celebrated actor, playwright, Adebayo Faleti, passed on. He died in his home in Ibadan at the age of 86.

Faleti, was a multi-talented man who would be remembered for different things by different people: he was an actor, playwright,  poet and teacher. He lived the Yoruba culture

How Legendary Yoruba Writer and Actor, Adebayo Faleti Died

Adebayo Faleti

More details have emerged about how a veteran Nigerian actor and South-west icon passed away in his Ibadan, Oyo State home.  

Celebrated actor and playwright, Adebayo Faleti, died on Sunday in his home in Ibadan at the age of 86 due to old age.

One of Faleti’s son, Adeniyi, told one of Punch correspondents that he was helping his father with his bath when he died.

According to him, his father observed the early morning devotion with his family members and soon after told them that he had prayed to God to send someone else to continue his mission as he was tired and longing for home.

 

He also said that he asked for hot pap, which he took before his death.

Remi Surutu’s Late Daughter To Be Buried on Thursday

Remi Surutu’s Late Daughter will be buried on Thursday, July 6th 2017, after she died from the Sickle Cell Disease. On Sunday, June 2nd, Nollywood actress Remi Surutu lost her first child, Ileyi Ayo to the dreaded Sickle Cell disease.