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  • Actress Monalisa Chinda laments rising utility bills

    Actress Monalisa Chinda laments rising utility bills

    Actress Monalisa Chinda has expressed outrage over the rising cost of basic utilities, particularly electricity and water.

    She shared a photo on Instagram, lamenting that these essential resources, freely provided by nature, have become unbearably expensive for citizens.

    Chinda questioned how Nigerians living below the poverty line manage under the current economic strain, showing concern for their well-being.

    With a tone of desperation and empathy, Chinda wondered aloud how people navigate through this crisis.

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    “Lord, the Light (electricity) and water that you created, you gave to us freely, they are down here charging us crazily for it… I mean beyond crazy.

    “How are people living beyond the poverty threshold managing? How do we navigate through this crisis? Never giving up,” she wrote.

  • Actress Monalisa Chinda loses mother

    Actress Monalisa Chinda loses mother

    Movie star Monalisa Chinda has announced the passing of her mother, Dame Comfort Chinda, on March 30, 2025. 

    In an emotional Instagram post, Monalisa expressed grief and gratitude for the time they shared, celebrating her mother’s selfless devotion, unwavering love, and guiding principles.

    “Rest in peace, Mom – Dame Comfort Franca Chinda. You will forever be in our hearts. I’m thankful for the time we shared, for your selfless devotion to our family, for your unwavering love, and for the principles you instilled in us,” she wrote.

    Fellow actress Uche Ogbodo and numerous fans have offered their heartfelt condolences. 

    Sending her condolences, Uche wrote: “Whaaaaatttt???? Oh my! So very sorry to hear this dearest Mona, how are you holding up? May mummy’s soul RIP. Will call you soon.”

    Supporters have flooded Monalisa’s post with messages of comfort and strength, including one that read, “My Condolences Darling, May God Rest Her Soul And Comfort You And Your Family.”

  • Actress Monalisa Chinda celebrates 50th Birthday

    Actress Monalisa Chinda celebrates 50th Birthday

    Renowned actress, Monalisa Chinda, celebrates her 50th birthday today, Friday, September 13, with heartfelt gratitude.

    The talented screen star expressed her excitement on social media, sharing a vibrant message on Instagram.

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    “Hello000000 what’s happening today??? Knock knock! Wakey wakey! Any 50s in the house? Gather here a living proof that we are fierce and fabulous! Yahweh. I thank you”, she wrote.

    Chinda’s post received an outpouring of responses from colleagues, friends, and fans, who filled the comments section with heartfelt birthday wishes.

    Prominent figures in the Nollywood industry, including Adaehimoses, Judy Austin, Uche Ogbodo, Gloria Anozie Young, and Dakore Egbuson-Akande, joined in the celebration, commending Chinda for her beauty, talent, and accomplishments.

  • Monalisa Chinda celebrates daughter, Tamar’s first day in college

    Monalisa Chinda celebrates daughter, Tamar’s first day in college

    Actress Monalisa Chinda beams with pride as her daughter, Tamar, embarks on her college journey.

    Chinda shared a heartfelt video on Instagram capturing Tamar’s first day, along with a touching conversation between mother and daughter.

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    In the post, Monalisa expressed her enthusiasm for Tamar’s new experience, stating it’s time for her to “spread her wings and fly high” as she pursues her dream.

    The proud mother also extended a message of support to fellow parents working hard to educate their children, saying “Big ups and a big hug!”

    Monalisa’s post reads: “Hey mum, first day at college and I am loving it. Time to spread your wings and fly high. So grateful totally chuffed. And to all parents doing the most to send their children to school in these climes, I say big ups and a big hug! Congratulations may we never be put to shame.”

  • Actress Monalisa Chinda celebrates daughter at 16

    Actress Monalisa Chinda celebrates daughter at 16

    Nollywood actress Monalisa Chinda is marking her daughter Tamar’s sixteenth birthday on Instagram, showering her with love and affection in a heartfelt tribute.

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    In her caption, she wrote: “This is sweet sixteen and it takes a village. Seeing my baby girl turn 16 is wonderful, frightening, and, frankly, very scary. I hope you know that I will always love you and be here for you, even as you grow into a beautiful, dazzling, intelligent, and unconventional young woman. Happy Birthday to my beautiful Twinny.”

  • Ameachi Muonagor, Monalisa Chinda, others tackle Osu in new soap

    Veteran actors Ameachi Muonagor and Monalisa Chinda have starred in an upcoming TV drama titled ‘Silent Prejudice.’

    Produced by Chris Oge Kalu, the TV series is targeted at correcting the Osu caste system, a cultural belief that is popular in the South Eastern part of Nigeria.

    Kalu revealed that the caste system is still active in the southeast and is a cause for alarm. According to him, that was the reason he researched it and wants to use ‘Silent Prejudice’ to sensitise the public about such culture.

    “Osu caste system is a tradition that subjects people or refers to some people as second class or inferior to others, and from what we know and what has been practiced over the years, it is believed that these people are referred to as Osu.

    “People, who due to pressure from family or enemies, deliberately take themselves to the shrine to dedicate their lives; in fact they go to seek protection from the deity, and at that point, they are regarded as properties of the deity.

    “There were those who violated the principles of the system so they are also regarded to as Osu. Some of the guiding principles are you do not marry, you cannot buy or sell from an Osu, you cannot sleep with an Osu, you don’t have the right to choice properties in your community, you cannot ascend to any leadership position in your community.”

    “The angle we are taking it from is to unveil the level of hypocrisy behind this belief that our people still hold on to,” said Kalu who revealed that 13 episodes have been shot for season 1.

    “We intend to move from one culture to the other because from what I’m gathering, the Yoruba also practice this culture.”

  • Updated: Court renews arrest warrant against Nollywood actress Monalisa Chinda

    A Lagos High Lagos in Igbosere on Monday renewed a bench warrant for the arrest of actress and producer, Monalisa Chinda Coker, over a tax evasion charge.

    Justice Adedayo Akintoye renewed the order for Coker’s arrest following her failure to appear in court for trial, allegedly since 2017.

    She adjourned further proceedings till June 5.

    When the case was called Monday, neither Coker nor her lawyer was present.

    Prosecution counsel Babatunde Sumonu told the judge that the bench warrant had yet to be effected.

    “The bench warrant is to continue,” Justice Akintoye held.

    The judge made the original order for Coker’s arrest last January 21, following an application by the Lagos State Ministry of Justice.

    The state alleged that Coker repeatedly failed to honour a court summons.

    The application for her arrest flowed from a two-count charge accusing Coker of failure to file annual tax returns and pay income tax in respect of her company, Monalisa Code Productions, for six years.

    Monalisa Code Productions carries on its business from Lekki in Lagos.

    On January 21, prosecution counsel, Y. A. Pitan told Justice Akintoye that Coker had not appeared in court since 2017, when the charge was filed against her.

    “The defendant has been served with hearing notice. The proof of service is in the court’s file,” Pitan said, while making an application for the bench warrant.

    Granting the application, Justice Akintoye adjourned further proceedings till February 2.

    But on February 2, the court heard that the bench warrant had yet to be effected.

    It ordered that the warrant should continue and adjourned till Monday.

    Count one of the charges, marked LD/5712c/2017, reads in part: “Failure to furnish and file annual tax returns for the purpose of personal income taxation with the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) contrary to Section 94(1) of the Personal Income Tax Act 2004 (as amended).”

    The particulars of the count stated that Coker “of Monalisa Code Productions, being a taxable person in Nigeria and carrying on business at… Lekki… failed to furnish and file tax returns on your personal income for the years 2011 to 2016.”
    Count two reads: “Failure to pay income tax contrary to Section 56 of the Lagos State Revenue Administration Law of 2006.”

  • Monalisa Chinda picks up the pieces again

    Monalisa Chinda picks up the pieces again

    Heartbreak respects no one, and fair-complexioned Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda, has had her fair share of the evil. After her celebrated affair with ex-lover Lanre Nzeribe hit the rocks in April, the award winning actress recoiled into her shell to lick the wounds and nurse her heart back to vibrancy.

    Like a racing horse, the ageless beauty re-launched herself onto the social scene with an exquisite birthday party as she clocked 40 on September 13. At the dinner party for friends and colleagues at Villa Medici, Victoria Island, Monalisa flaunted her ageless beauty and charm.

    And she is not just back on the social radar, she is also preparing to take it by storm as a talk show queen in the mould of Mo Abudu and Nike Oshinowo. The screen diva and founder of Arise Monalisa Foundation is set to kick-start the unique talk show titled ‘You and I With Monalisa’. It is an innovative television production that employs the tools of drama to illuminate and probe everyday issues of our existence and proffering lasting solutions to them.

  • Monalisa unveils U and I talkshow

    Monalisa unveils U and I talkshow

    Sultry Nollywood diva, Monalisa Chinda, has decided to try her hands in other form of entertainment aside script interpretation and movie production.

    The pretty mother of one, unveiled her Television Talk Show tagged, “You and I with Monalisa” on Tuesday in Lagos.

    According to her, “You & I with Monalisa’’ is an unconventional weekly talk show that employs engaging interactive debates enmeshed with drama to address everyday social and trending issues.

    Chinda disclosed to a Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the programme would be telecast on DStv’s Africa Magic Channel.

    “Each episode will commence with beautifully acted out scripts followed by endearing discussions with distinguished guests.

    “As our society is constantly in flux, the show aims to record these unique changes and promote an on-going debate through the idea of open source interactions.

    “Our guests take on critical social issues with fresh perspectives and insights to highlight possible solutions to a particular dilemma,’’ she told a NAN.

    She also said that the aim of the television show was to inspire, educate, empower and entertain its viewers, she said; “We aim to give hope and encourage people who are disillusioned about the realities of life.

    “We will provide a medium to elevate its audience towards reaching their full potential and becoming the citizens they desire to be.’’

    The ingenious talk show is set to inspire millions of viewers across TV, Electronic and Social Media platforms globally. It will be done in partnership with the Niger Delta Development Commission.

  • Monalisa Chinda to launch TV show

    Monalisa Chinda to launch TV show

    After making a name for herself in the movie industry, top Nollywood actress and producer, Monalisa Chinda, is set to launch an indigenous TV talk show tagged You and I with Monalisa, six months after she quit her self-titled magazine, Monalisa.

    Produced to global standards, You and I with Monalisa, which is described as an unconventional, thrilling and exciting talk show, “is designed to address pressing and trending social issues in refreshing perspectives.”

    Though it is a not a familiar turf for the mother of one, she expressed hopes that the programme would touch lives and make positive impacts.

    The actress, who recently marked her 40th birthday, said:  “You & I with Monalisa remains a most cherished gift from God and one of my greatest contributions to this world. It is highly captivating, entertaining and enriching. This suspense-filled talk show is easily the solution to most of our societal challenges.”

    She further disclosed that You & I with Monalisa, which is planned to debut soon, is also targeted at upwardly mobile viewers across the broadcast and social media platforms, globally.