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I want to act young Okonjo-Iweala in a Nigerian film – Tayo Elesin

I want to act young Okonjo-Iweala in a Nigerian film – Tayo Elesin

Tayo Elesin is a British-Nigerian actress. She also prefers to be referred to as a “storyteller.” Famous for her roles in some BBC TV productions including Casualty, Law and Order, Doctor, among others, Tayo has also acted in the critically acclaimed play by late Ola Rotimi ‘Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again’ produced last year by Lookman Sanusi. While in the country recently, she paid a courtesy visit to the Vanguard corporate office, where she spoke passionately about playing the role of younger Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala whenever a biographical film is done about her. She also disclosed why she hate the name ‘Nollywood’; and how to reposition the Nigerian film industry, among other issues. Enjoy!

The Countdown begins: who goes down next week ?

The Countdown begins: who goes down next week ?

Now, the suspense begins! Like a Russian Roulette the click may sound just about anywhere and if it does then a star goes down, from the ‘quest’. The only determinant is the number of votes.

4 yrs after:  Nigeria’s Michael Jackson  blames self!

4 yrs after: Nigeria’s Michael Jackson blames self!

Less than a week to mark the fourth year exit of king of pop music, Michael Jackson who died on June 25, 2009, his Nigerian look-alike, Michael Eze popularly known as Walko-Chilko, has blamed no one but himself for his inability to get in touch with the “stage idol” while he lived.

AGN:Ibinabo renders stewardship 6 months after…

AGN:Ibinabo renders stewardship 6 months after…

When she was sworn-in, November 2012 as the first female president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, following a successful but controversial national election held in September of the same year, Ibinabo Fiberesima had promised to revamp the troubled guild and restore its lost glory.

Ex NFVCB DG defends role with Africa Magic

Ex NFVCB DG defends role with Africa Magic

The immediate past Director General of National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Mr Emeka Mba, has explained why many stakeholders blamed his administration for his role with Africa Magic.

Davido tops MTV’s official Naija Top 10

Davido tops MTV’s official Naija Top 10

Davido’s gangster video, “Gobe” is number one for the second week running in the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10. The upbeat hit with its entertaining video gangster storyline continues to fill dance floors across the nation.

Double honour for Jackie Appiah

Double honour for Jackie Appiah

A week after she received the Fascinating Africans Committed to Excellence (F.A.C.E) award in far away New York, USA for her contribution towards the growth of the entertainment industry in Africa, Ghanaian actress, Jackie Appiah is set to bag another award.

O’jez cancels June award for Fatai Rolling Dollars

O’jez cancels June award for Fatai Rolling Dollars

O’jez, organizers of the monthly O’jez Entertainment Awards, have cancelled this month’s award ceremony in honour of the veteran highlife musician, Fatai Rolling Dollar, who passed on last week at the age of 85 years. The award was billed to hold on Sunday, June 30.

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