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  • Do you know how to ‘worship’ a woman?

    By Vera CHIDI-MAHA

    NO, it is not blasphemy of any sort. It is just a line from a movie I recently watched on Africa Magic. It was said by Rita Dominic who acted the role of Ireti in the movie. I cannot easily recall the title of the movie, but the protagonists in the film were veteran actors like Olu Jacobs and Ramsey Noah who featured as the love-sick husband of Ireti; Ramsey Noah who acted the randy lover boy and, of course, Iretiola (Rita Dominic), who was the lady and wife at the centre of it all.

    Iretiola was a rich housewife who had a doting husband who would give her the moon if she asked for it. Her husband called her his moonbeam’. He loved her in every sense of the word, but sometimes love might just not be enough. He bought her everything money could buy.

    He employed maids, a driver and a cook who were all at her beck and call. Ironically, however, Ireti, unlike the typical woman, was fulfilled as a woman. She was very content, staying home all day and looking pretty and desirable to her husband. Out of the blues, her husband suddenly needed an inspiration to write a book, so he asked her to go out to ‘explore’ the world; come back with stories that would help him write his book.

    After much persuasion from her husband, Iretiola reluctantly enrolled in a dancing class for lessons. Her man further pushed her to try and get the young and handsome dancing instructors attention, get him to make love overtures towards her and she will in turn bring him back the stories for his book.

    Crazy requests, wouldn’t you say? Anyway, Iretiola, considering the fact that her man would do anything for her man did not say ‘no’ to her man’s request on the contrary she did as she was told. She seduced the poor unsuspecting instructor and brought home stories for her man. At some point, however, she began to fall for the guy. As a matter of fact they began to respond to the sudden chemistry that suddenly erupted between them. The consequences of these feelings they had for each other made her open up to the instructor, told him she was in fact married, she told him everything. After he recovered from the initial shock of falling in love with a married woman, things got out of hand. They both eloped. In all this, her poor, old and doting husband realised his mistake of sending out a hitherto content wife to the wolves. He sent threat letters trying to stop the happy-go lucky, younger lover to steer clear from his wife. It did not work; he employed the services of private investigators who could not track them down as they were already out of the country.

    He became very ill, he was love-sick, he could not bear the thought of living without his ‘moonbeam’. He tore up the almost finished book that he title ‘Loin in love’, he set the book ablaze blaming the concept of the book as the cause of his loss and misfortune. At the other side of the storyline, Iretiola had gotten over her initial sense of adventure and what and what she though was love for the younger man. She knew something huge was missing. She knew that compared to her husband, her new man was no match at all. Of course he was financially stable; but that was not it. All they did was make love and then he would leave her to do his personal businesses like jogging in the mornings, making business calls and so on.

    Ireti, thereafter, came to her senses. She made up her mind to go back to her man who loved, adored and even ‘worshipped’ the ground she walked on. So, with her things packed, one beautiful morning, just as lover boy was about to leave their makeshift home; she threw the question that had been burning on her mind to him ‘do you know how to worship a woman’. The man was so shocked all he could mutter was ‘worship’? After answering him right back in the affirmative she continued; yes, worship. My husband worships me. Naturally, her boyfriend tried to convince her that he could be better but pleaded for time to acclamatise to their new environment so that he could give her all the attention she required. For her, it was too late. She subsequently went back home to her husband. The scene of her comeback was so emotional that tears welled up in my eyes. Ireti’s husband was planning a vacation, according to his doctor’s instructions just to get over his wife and recover from the shock as it was affecting his health. It was at the point of his departure that he heard the knock on his gate. Ireti, his runaway wife, was back. Her first words to him were ‘curse me’ send me away’ I do not deserve your love; I have failed you’. Can you guess her husband’s response? I’m sure you can’t. He said ‘my moonbeam’ with his arms outstretched towards her; how can I send you away’ when I am the one that bla bla bla. I beg I don’t remember his exact words, but they both had tears screaming down their faces; even their maids, cook and driver were all in tears. I am sure you now understand why the tears also found their way to my face as well.

    Truth is: you can’t make another person feel more than what they already feel because their hearts and emotions are their own. That being said, it is possible to intrigue a man more and this can have positive effects on his behaviour. To get our men to treat us like goddesses can really happen when we try these tips; our men cannot help but worship us.

    Respect the partnership

    You have committed yourself to each other. Therefore a woman must remember that fact when taking a major decision. Give your man due respect as your other half and you are giving him a fine example that you deserve due respect, too.

     Work together as a team

    You must work together as a team but you also need to maintain individuality. You need to give each other some personal space to grow. You have to give him some freedom to be with his friends as he should give you yours. Let yourself be the person he has grown to love, only better each day.

    Know what he needs and wants

    Indulge him sometimes, adjust to what he likes. Exert some effort to give him things that make him happy. Provide him with little pleasures. He will adore you for understanding his needs. His needs to be with his friends, his needs to be alone, sometimes, his needs to be with you.

    But never be a pushover

    Be pleasant and pleasing but don’t try too hard to please. Giving him what he wants does not mean having to give up what you want. Men don’t worship women who can’t assert themselves.

    Take care of yourself.

    Pay attention to your health

    Be fit. Indulge yourself every once in a while. You can’t really expect him to worship someone who looks like slop, can you? Or admire someone who doesn’t-who doesn’t even make an effort to look good. But don’t be too vain or artificial either; he might not like it.

    And take care of him. Be his friend. Be there for him all the time and also earn his respect and admiration along the way. Be the one person he would choose to be with if he’s stuck on a scheduled. Be friends with his friends. Wear lingerie. Give him an unsolicited backrub after sex. Love his family and show him. Tell him how to kiss you. Worry about him. Talk serious stuff like the news. Kiss his shoulders while sleeping. Call him out if he is slacking off romance. Love him

    Strike a balance

    If you can strike a good balance and know when to speak or be silent, when to hold his hand or let him be alone, when to be sensual or be a sensual friend; then he will do more than worship you.

    He will treasure you.

     

  • High society mourns Alaba Kasumu

    By Kehinde OLULEYE

    The peace of Alhaji Hameed Kasumu’s home was broken a few days back when death sneaked in and snatched the precious life of his dear wife, throwing many in high society circles into mourning.

    Another top high society business woman, Tai Elemosho-Okesanjo, who broke the news earlier in the week, said Alhaja Kasumu, the executive director of popular Brownsville College in Ikoyi, Lagos, was no more!

    Dependable sources said she succumbed to that deadly ailment called cancer, leaving the rich and not so rich to cry and mourn.

    Alhaja Kasumu was widely respected as an educationist and a businesswoman. And she had a peculiar style that easily stood her out.

    “Now, all that one can say is adieu; we meet again at the feet of Allah,” said another friend of hers.

  • Adegboye Akintunde clocks 60

    By Kehinde OLULEYE

    The immediate past Deputy Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Adegboye Akintunde, clocks 60 today. Born on October 19, 1959, the politician, lawyer, engineer, arbitrator, management guru, realtor and journalist is a man of many sides.

    Born in Oshogbo, the Osun State capital, he served as a councillor in Osogbo Local Government between 1991 and 1993 on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). He was also a member of the Osun State Sports Council between 2000 and 2003.

    He previously served as the Minority Whip of the Osun State House of Assembly between 2007 and 2009 and functioned as a member of different committees of the house.

    The principal partner of Akintunde Adegboye & Co, a law firm, and managing director of several companies including Akcastle Property Investment Ltd, Akbridge Nigeria Ltd, Akmmad Farms & Foods Ltd, is the chairman of Mayegun Supports Foundation.

  • Lara Rawa back with cocktail week

    By Kehinde OLULEYE

    Lara Rawa, a trained lawyer turned mixologist and the brains behind Lagos Cocktail Week, which  specialises in creating distinctive cocktails and custom mixology is back with this year’s annual Africa’s largest cocktail experience, Lagos Cocktail Week 2019 (LCW). The event is scheduled to take place from October 16 to October 17, 2019.

    The Lagos Cocktail initiative serves as a platform for celebrating and promoting the cocktail culture in Nigeria through events, seminars and training sessions, among others. The founder’s aspiration is for cocktails and the cocktail industry at large to be recognised as an integral part of the Nigerian beverage industry.

  • Davido turns philanthropist

    Kehinde OLULEYE

    Nigeria’s top music act, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, a few days ago declared his support for the good work that motherless babies homes have been doing over the years.

    Davido, who has just signed a deal to be an ambassador for Mario and Juliet baby diapers and wipes, said he will buy the products in large quantities and give them to motherless babies homes and orphanages.

    He set tongues wagging while signing the deal by declaring that his unborn son will exclusively wear this particular brand of baby diapers and wipes.

    His utterance could be an indication that the music star is expecting a baby boy from his partner, Chioma. Some weeks back, Davido had started a kind of celebration when he confirmed that Chioma was pregnant. At the deal-signing ceremony, Davido also said that the delivery date was not too far away.

    Mr Cletus Oragwa, Chairman of the baby diaper company, said it took three years for them to get Davido!

  • If it’s love, how can it be forbidden?

    By Vera CHIDI-MAHA

    NKIRU, my childhood friend, recently informed me of her forthcoming wedding slated for the third week of December. To say I was elated to hear the news would be an understatement. Nkiru is getting married? I was ‘over the moon’. This was the best news I have heard since the beginning of this year! My friend is about seven years my senior, but the age difference between us had never affected our relationship in anyway. On the contrary, we have an almost perfect relationship.

    By all standards, Nkiru is somebody the society would consider a ‘big girl’. She has her Master’s degree, she has a good job, she is beautiful, as in well endowed. She is every man’s dream of a perfect beauty, if you ask me. Ironically, however, beneath these entire seemingly perfect exteriors, Nkiru is an unhappy lady. She has no man to call her own. As successful as she is, she has allowed this ‘little lack’ to bother her so much that she has begun to look a little older than her age.

    Both of us always have very busy schedules and we hardly have time to hang out and discuss the going-on in our lives, but we manage to squeeze out time to chat on the phone.

    It was during our last such chat on the phone that I noticed the excitement in her voice. I, thereafter, insisted on seeing her in person. Nkiru had never been this excited in a long time. I know her. So, I knew something was really up. Could it be that she had got another promotion at work place? A new car? A new house or perhaps a new collection of gold jewellery? (She is crazy about jewelleries). I tried to make a wild guess, but I just could not lay my hands on it.

    At the risk of sounding too eager to know what was going on, I insisted we hang out at an eatery close to her office. Right after we ordered our lunch, I rushed her with a million and one question. ‘What’s up my friend? Tell me please. I am dying to know,’ I said. After she let out a mischievous smile, she broke the news I had waited almost all my life to hear.

    ‘Vera’ she said, grabbing both my hands in hers and sounding like she had just won a lottery. ‘Vera, I am getting married! I am sure you can begin to imagine my joy and my reaction. We were so happy, we were oblivious of the scene we created,’ she added. After our celebration, the expected questions came from me to her. ‘Who is the lucky man? Someone we both know/ what does he do?’ the reaction I got from her was the type I anticipated. She immediately became uncomfortable and even became almost defensive. ‘Does it matter, Vera? What matters is that I love him and we are getting married and I do not care who is in support and who is not. To hell with everybody, should I die a spinster?’ she asked no one in particular.

    After her outburst of emotions, she burst into serious tears. It was at that point that I became aware that we were being started at by almost everybody at the eatery. I quickly gave her my handkerchief and ushered her into the car. I allowed her cry on my shoulders for some time. After she managed to calm down, I started crying too, I mean, I was confused. I cried and cried for no particular reason. Here was my dear, dear friend, so happy and yet sad at the same time. What could be responsible for this mixture of emotions? Obviously it must be bad. A little later, Nkiru decided to tell me all about it. With a glitter in her eyes, she looked straight at me, whispered my name and said: ‘I am in love, I am in love.’ ‘Okay,’ I said. I knew that part, but why the tears? She continued as if I had not interrupted her. ‘I am in love with my mechanic,’ she said. ‘Okay,’ I said, trying to digest what she said and listening to her at the same time. ‘My mechanic is the man of my dreams. He had worked on my cars for years, yet I had always taken him for granted. He left school with a National Diploma in Business Administration, but had no wherewithal to complete his education. So, in an act of desperation, he decided to learn to fix cars. I do not want to bore you with details because we both need to get back to work but the problem is; my parents are totally upset about it.

    ‘They believe I am too much for the guy, he could be a gold digger and so on. But the truth is that this guy has always been there for me. I could call him at odd times of the day and he has never said no to me.

    ‘He does not judge me. He does not query me. He has never cheated me in the years, he has worked for me nor has he ever asked me for a penny outside the services he renders to me. ‘We just discovered that we are meant for each other. Why can’t my parents see that? Must he be a lawyer or medical doctor to fit the blan? Should he start to meet society’s expectation of him? Instead of becoming a mechanic, would my parents have preferred him to become a fraudster of some sort? Tuned, (that was the first time, I had heard her say his name) loves me. That’s all that matters to me and I love him.

    ‘I have met his parents and they simply treat me like a queen. My mind is made up. She announced, suddenly regaining her confidence. ‘If my parents don’t give me their blessing, we will simply elope. We have planned to get married in a registry in Ikoyi, she said with finality. After a brief silence, I took a deep breath, looked her eyeball to eyeball, and said: ‘Nkiru, I am happy for you. If this guy makes you this happy, then go for it, girl! “

    As I drove back to the office, I began to wonder. So people are still this archaic, I thought, having waited this long for their daughter to get married, instead of them to be happy for her. I am not saying that any lady eligible for marriages should jump at the first man who asks for her hand in marriage. No, that’s not what I am saying I simply mean that ideally, love is where you find it. You cannot even choose who you love. I mean, true love. Love is not forced, it just happens. How do you explain the oddest of couples; you know, like, fine man, ugly wife, rich man, poor girl, elderly man, younger lady, the white man falling for the black girl, the very slim guy falling in love with a very fleshy lady?

    As a matter of fact, late last year, I recalled reading in one of the society magazines about an elderly medical doctor who fell in love with an ex-beauty queen who was old enough to be his daughter. A couple of days to his slated wedding with the ex-beauty queen, his children from his first marriage made frantic efforts to stop the wedding. They locked him up in his bedroom! Can you beat that? They, however, let him go when he burst into tears and vowed to kill himself if they stopped him from marrying the woman he was in love with. The children thereafter gave him their blessing, though, reluctantly.

    Do you also recall an ex-warlord who got married to an ex-beauty queen who was once his god-daughter and a daughter to his friend, an ex-governor? The father, his childhood friend, fought him ‘tooth and nail’ to stop their union. He had good plans for his daughter but it did not include allowing her getting married to his friend. He tried to fight love. He failed. Their love conquered. She did not marry the ex-warlord for his money, no, far from it. Of course, she had other better and younger suitors, but she chose him.

    Today, they are still happily married with kids to match. I am happy for them. But come to think of it, if it is love, how on earth can it be forbidden?

  • Billionaire businesswoman Shagaya hits 60

    Kehinde OLULEYE

    It has been an outpouring of love and affection for billionaire businesswoman Hajia Bola Shagaya as she turned 60 on Thursday. Although the dogged businesswoman hails from Ilorin, Kwara State, she has lived the larger part of her life in Lagos.

    Some years ago, the graduate of Accountancy and Economics from Armstrong College in California and Harvard Business School opted out of her job in the Central Bank to start a business which today runs across different sectors of the Nigerian economy.

    We hear that a party will be held today in Lagos to celebrate her 60th birthday.

  • Coping with rejection in a relationship

    By Rios OLA

    Rejection in life is normal, some of us at one point or another get to be or feel rejected. This is one of the things you get to face in this journey called Life.

    It is indeed a terrible feeling to be rejected by someone you love or someone you expect to love you. Some people face rejection from father or mother or sister or brother or friend, relative and even spouse. The worst is when you are rejected or misunderstood by everyone! when someone you love rejects you it causes an unbearable pain, it feels like you are going to die instantly, your heart feels uprooted, tears will not even be enough to express how you feel.

    I have been there more than once and I am sure you reading this, may have felt this too at one time in your life. Some people are able to cope and recover from rejection very quickly while some it takes them so much time. At times people in a bid to escape the sad feeling resort to using drugs and get addicted to bad habits, this is only a temporary fix and cannot solve the problem, which is darling with the hurt. Some people stop eating when they are hurt, some withdraw from the world, while some decide sadly to commit suicide. If you haven’t felt it, it may be difficult to explain because it is a deep and very powerful emotional state that if not properly handled can be very dangerous. It makes people do terrible things from vengeance to outright self-harm.

    The essence of this article is to encourage people in relationships to handle rejection in a healthy manner. This is easier said than done. That is because we all interpret rejection in different ways and if you have never been rejected before it can be a major blow to your self-esteem.

    Is there a way to clear the pain, like drinking Panadol to stop headache? No, there is no instant relief from rejection, but you can CONTROL when you feel rejected.

    I may not be able to give all the answers, but I will give simple and clear tips on how to control the situation.

    1. Allow yourself experience the feelings. Don’t try to stop yourself from feeling the experience. Trying to hide Don’t try to hide from them or push them away. Let them come. Feel them. Let them out. They may not stop immediately but they will definitely get better. No matter how much you weep or shed tears it will stop one day and then the feeling becomes a thing of the past.
    2. The pain will come and go. In the process of feeling grief, there will be days the grief will hit you hard, you will feel as if you are wining, and there will be days it will be like all is well. This cycle can continue steady for a while, any day you try to suppress the feeling, it will almost choke you and over whelm you. But you know what? Don’t run away from it, let it come and DEAL with it. Simple ways of occupying your mind and time, have less of an idle time during this period.
    3. Know that you must experience the stages of grief. When you have a wonderful relationship with someone and all of a sudden it goes bad, it sometimes feels like someone just killed you. Shock, anger, sadness, fear and even depression takes over, you have to know that these feelings are normal, it is even worse if your partner leaves you for a younger woman or younger man, or older woman, richer man. It complicates things most especially because it destroys your self-confidence, making you feel less than special, it communicates to you that the person left you for someone supposedly better.
    4. Create a solid support system. You as an individual may be withdrawn at this point, relating with people may be difficult, but now is not the time to hide or run away from people. Don’t stay in bed, refuse to have a bath, refuse phone calls, or become nasty. Ensure you get support from REAL friends, people who will listen and not judge you, people who will comfort you and give you a shoulder to cry on. One day you may be able to return the favor. We need each other to survive.
    5. Avoid blaming yourself. Most times people who face rejection tend to blame themselves, especially if they have been made to feel less than special. They always ask “what did I do wrong?”, “Why was I not good enough?”. Have it in mind that in some cases it is not your fault, every relationship involves two adults, all it takes is one person making that decision to say IT IS OVER! you can take a horse to the stream, you cannot force it to drink water. People call it quits for many reasons, and some of the reasons may just be that, they themselves are unable to commit or function in a proper relationship or rather have unresolved past issues, which Is affecting both of you. Sometimes the best thing to do is end it, no matter how painful.
    6. Do not abandon yourself or forget you have a reason to be alive. It is a common human response to neglect yourself when you are sad or just ended a relationship. It is very important to eat well, start a new workout routine, go to the movies, make new friends, re start abandoned projects, learn a new trade, go for online courses, because an idle mind is the devils workshop. Take enough rest, go for walks to clear your head, listen to music, join the choir, just finding something interesting to do to help you remember who you are. Most of all spend time with people who really love you, not eye service or fake love. change your thoughts from your partner. Find within yourself other reasons to live. We are not saying fall out of love with your partner instantly NO. What I am saying is try to stop being clingy or emotionally helpless, stop existing as if you can’t survive without that person.

    Remember old hobbies you abandoned. Pursue it and connect with like-minded people who reason like you. You will see in time that you are able to derive emotional strength from these connections. This action alone has the capability of helping you recover from the pain and hurt, but also prepare you ahead to be able to solve issues even with your future partner and whoever else you come across in life. Loving your partner is not a bad thing, but being unable to function without the partner is the issue we are trying to address. It is not healthy at all if you are unable to think, eat or breathe without your partner, these actions will end up suffocating them and make them run away from you. The minute you are able to survive without them and stop being emotionally clingy to the point where they have no breathing space, then you have overcome a major challenge and can survive anything. of course this will also strengthen your relationship and possibly help your partner find lots of reasons to love you the way you should be loved.

    1. Get yourself a counsellor. The aftermath of a broken relationship can be bad. Recovery has no stipulated time. What you actually need is patience, lots and lots of it. And whenever it feels overwhelming you take a deep breath. Whenever you feel the wave of depression or something bigger coming in and you can’t seem to handle or no one to talk to please get a counsellor. This counsellor should be able at least help you overcome that feeling of rejection and help you guide your thoughts.

    Very important advice to note

    Most people tend to start a new relationship to help them get over the past quicker. This is not an advisable way to handling rejection. It may help you recover to an extent, but in the long run hurt the new person, it is not a   healthy practice and I strongly advise against this. Just give yourself enough time to heal, learn and recover. Don’t go ahead to start what will still end up in tears, recover first and be sure you are actually OVER it before you jump into a new one. I wish you all the best.

  • Senator Akanbi surprises wife with early morning birthday toast

    Kehinde OLULEYE

    Oyo State senator, Adesoji Akanbi, gladdened his wife’s heart on Thursday by waking her up to a birthday toast. An inside source said the senator set the mood for the days’ celebration when he read out a poetic toast to his wife and top businesswoman, Hajia Zikrah Afolake Aduke Akanbi, and followed it up with an early morning prayer and breakfast birthday party.

    Part of the toast he read to his wife stated: “A bond with another person truly unique spices up existence. It gives life new meaning and makes it more exciting. Not everyone has that rare opportunity to be blessed with a woman who spreads joy and positivity around him. When you have that special gift, you have built a great team. I am lucky.

    “As a fresh day bubbles with fresh hope, I am always full of joy that I have a joy that is rare like a four- leaf clover plant. My joy is with me through thick and thin and has continued to offer a therapy money can’t buy. I really appreciate you.

    “When I think of the unforgettable moments we share, I continue to praise God for the exquisite glow that you cast on me and for being an elixir of hope of greater days to come.

    “It’s your birthday today, a two-step after the golden jubilee line. I wish you a birthday that is as extraordinary as your person. I hereby toast to a brighter, healthier and a promising future for us together.”

    Hajia Zikrah Afolake Aduke Akanbi is the Yeye Okanlomo of Ibadan Land and the Erelu Faderera of Erunwon  Ijebu.

  • Enter showbiz’s fabulous grandmums

    Kehinde OLULEYE

    This week’s array of showbiz stars have a few things in common. Some are hot, some are fresh and many attract admiring glances at most social events. They are some of the entertainment industry’s biggest stars, ageing very well and gracefully.

    Gone are the days when grandmas look old-fashioned and haggard. These hot grannies are comfortable with being called grandma in public and at their age; the old beauties are still going strong!

    At an age when many of their contemporaries have slowed down a bit or entirely, they are still on top of their games: beautiful, gorgeous and playing the role of grandmothers to the hilt.

    Taiwo Ajayi-Lycet

    Acclaimed international actress, Taiwo Ajayi-Lycet, is a journalist, television presenter, and cosmetologist. She’s also a feminist and was the first editor of Africa Woman magazine in the 70s.

    Idowu Philips

    Idowu Philips, widely known as Iya Rainbow, is a Nigerian veteran actress who has monopolised the twin roles of mother and grandmother for years in some of our biggest movies.

    Madam Awero

    Veteran actress, Lanre Hassan Adesina, popularly known in the Yoruba theatre circle as Madam Awero, has many movies to her credit and is one of Nollywood’s most famous faces.

    Onyeka Owenu

    Nigerian celebrated singer, Onyeka Owenu, popularly called Elegant Stallion, is also a songwriter, actress, human rights activist, social activist, journalist, politician, recording artist and X Factor series judge.

    Patience Ozokwor

    Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, is a Nigerian actress, musician, fashion designer and gospel singer. She was among 100 Nigerians honoured by the government to celebrate the amalgamation of the northern and southern protectorates in 2014.

    Rachel Oniga

    Veteran Nigerian actress is one of Nollywood’s most famous faces. Fluent in both Yoruba and English, she is the perfect example of a successful crossover artist.

    Madam Kofo

    Veteran Nollywood actress, Abiola Atanda, better known as Madam Kofo, stands out because of her signature headgear. She is also a very good actress.

    Joke Muyiwa

    Joke Muyiwa is a veteran Nollywood actress, motivational speaker  and academic staff at Olabisi Onabanjo University in the department of Performing Arts.

    Clarion Chukwura

    Veteran Nollywood actress and humanitarian, Clarion Chukwura, was one of Nigeria’s hottest showbiz personalties at a time. And the years have not dimmed her lustre. She is still active within the industry where her son, Clarence, also operates as a very successful director.

    Ireti Doyle

    Ireti Doylel is a Nigerian actress, producer, presenter and writer. Doyle’s presence is quite prominent in Nollywood and she has an impressive ability to interpret simple and complex roles.

    Toyin Afolayan

    Toyin Afolayan is a Nigerian film actress, popularly known as Lola Idije, and she’s an aunt to Nigerian film actor Kunle Afolayan. Afolayan is a force to be reckoned with in the Yoruba movie genre.

    Joke Silva

    Joke Silva is no doubt an icon in the Nigerian movie industry. She is an actress, director and businesswoman. Silva is one of Nigeria’s most successful and recognisable actresses.

    Iya Ereko

    Veteran Nollywood (Yoruba) actress, Morenike Alausa Sulaimon aka Iya Ereko.

    Fausat Balogun

    Fausat Balogun , popularly known as Madam Saje,  is a Nigerian actress who stars majorly in Yoruba movies. She starred as Mama Saje in a 1990 television series titled, Erin Kee Kee.

    Iyabo Oko

    Kudirat Odukanwi is a seasoned Yoruba actress, popularly known as  Iyabo Oko. She  stars hilarious hilarious roles that amuse.

    Mama Ray

    Mama Ray, a Nollywood actress, is the spouse of Eyinwunmi Ray, who was a great pioneer of the Yoruba theatre industry before moving to home video. Mama Ray is a successful actress in her own right.

    Salawa Abeni (Alidu)

    Legendary Waka Queen,Salawa Abeni Alidu, popularly known as Queen Salawa Abeni, is a well-known name in the music industry and the exponent of a Fuji genre known as Waka.

    Ayo Balogun

    Queen Ayo Balogun is a popular female Juju Musician and President of the Association of Juju Musicians in Nigeria.