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  • Consent needs to be taught in schools – Lota Chukwu

    Nollywood actress Lota Chukwu Elixir, popular in the series ‘Jenifa’s Diary’ as Kiki is of the opinion that ‘Consent’ needs to be taught in Nigerian secondary schools.

    “Consent needs to be taught in schools, secondary schools,” she said.

    “Our generation was raised by ignoring deep issues and went ahead to pampage just like generations before us, deliberately or unintentionally (hurts just as much).

    “To change that, we need to protect our future generations and the only way to do that is to teach our younger generation to do better. We can’t change all of the past generations but millennials can start to make a change by teaching the next generation to do better.”

    “When it comes to consent, a lot of us had to learn the true meaning by ourselves. Consent isn’t “if he doesn’t say ‘no’ you can continue”; it isn’t “if she invites me to her bedroom that means she’s ready”. A lot of our elders could only teach us as much as they knew and understood, if we know better, let’s not fail the next generation. Welcome to my Ted Talk.”

    In 2017, the actress who is also a yoga fitness enthusiast announced the take-off of “Lota Takes”, a cooking and lifestyle show which shows Lota in her elements as a food and nature lover. The show has featured several Nigerian celebrities including Adekunle Gold, Tosin Ajibade, Aramide and MC Galaxy among others.

  • I DON’T HAVE A CHILD – CORDELIA, OF JENIFA’S DIARY

    RISING actress, Paschaline Alex Okoli, popular in the series Jenifa’s Diary as Cordelia, has debunked the story making the round that she has a child, hence her ability to interpret the role of a mother perfectly in the series.

    Speaking on her role as Obinna’s mother, the actress who is currently moving between locations said having played the role to perfection and able to get across to her audience makes her a great actor.

    “If I played that role so well, as said, that makes me a great actor and a great mother in the future,” Cordelia said.

    “But no I don’t have a child now. Cordelia is a strong character and that is why people acknowledged me with that.”

    The actress also said all actors try their hands on different characters and therefore none is stereotyped.

    “That is an assumption. People are trying out different characters all the time, to be able to show their skills as professionals.

    “The fact that you start off your career with a particular role played well, does not mean that is the role that you will continue with.”

    The actress who hails from Orumba South local government area of Anambra, played the role of a lesbian in ‘College Girls’, a movie which was shot in Ghana.

    Her ability to interpret the role well also gave her fame.

  • I don’t have a child – Cordelia, of Jenifa’s Diary

    I don’t have a child – Cordelia, of Jenifa’s Diary

    Rising actress, Paschaline Alex Okoli, popular in the series Jenifa’s Diary as Cordelia, has debunked the story making the round that she has a child, hence her ability to interpret the role of a mother perfectly in the series.

    Speaking on her role as Obinna’s mother, the actress who is currently moving between locations said having played the role to perfection and able to get across to her audience makes her a great actor.

    “If I played that role so well, as said, that makes me a great actor and a great mother in the future,” Cordelia said.

    “But no I don’t have a child now. Cordelia is a strong character and that is why people acknowledged me with that.”

    The actress also said all actors try their hands on different characters and therefore none is stereotyped.

    “That is an assumption. People are trying out different characters all the time, to be able to show their skills as professionals.

    “The fact that you start off your career with a particular role played well, does not mean that is the role that you will continue with.”

    The actress who hails from Orumba South local government area of Anambra, played the role of a lesbian in ‘College Girls’, a movie which was shot in Ghana.

    Her ability to interpret the role well also gave her fame.

  • Falz marks 26th birthday

    Falz marks 26th birthday

    Folarin Falana; ‘Falz’ is a household name known both in music and the movie industries, who won Best Actor in Comedy Movie/Series at 2016 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards for his role as “SEGUN’ in Funke Akindele’s TV series titled: Jenifa’s Diary.

    He is a fast rising Nigerian rapper and sSon of highly respected lawyer and activist Femi Falana. Falz was born into a family of three children on October 27, 199o, he attended St Leos Catholic Primary School in Lagos Nigeria and later to Olashore International Secondary School, Osun state Nigeria.

    After studying law at the University of Reading in the United Kingdom he moved back to Nigeria to attend law school and was called to bar in February 2012.

    Falz, who is still a practising barrister, has decided to still keep that part of him alive and still goes to court when the opportunity arises.

    His music career started from his teenage days while he was in secondary school. He took it to another level in 2007 when he put together, a mix tape titled:’ Shakara’. He has been identified as a great talent by music veterans like Eldee, Don Jazzy and M.I. He is known for his trademark witty punch lines, short humorous Instagram videos, infusion of local dialects, and comedic lines.

    Falz released a single titled “Waz Up Guy” in 2011, He went on to release ‘High Class’ and ‘Currency’ which gained him more grounds in the Nigerian music Industry.

    He was nominated for ‘Best Collaboration of The Year” at 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards for his chart-topping single titled “Marry Me”.

    His stage name Falz the Bahd Guy came from, short version of his last name, Falana. BAHD Guy is a title and acronym for Brilliant And Highly Distinct.

    “I am quite shy but when I’m in the booth or on stage, I’m a different character,” he says.