Coming after a photo shoot to promote make-up pallete, Flawless by Mimi, where reports claimed she posed nude, Moyo Lawal, has said it is not true.
The actress took to her Instagram account to clear the air.
“Was not Nude, Ya all need to chill especially the hypocrites that I see in bikinis all the time,” she wrote.
“Here are the Facts!!! (1) I was not nude neither can you see anything apart from cleavage which you will probably still see from me. Also of course I was terrified have you ever tried to create a nude illusion picture?? I was almost peeing in my pants and trying my best to still make the picture look believable.”
The media was agog recently when Moyo uploaded the pictures which despite some boos from her fans, was commended by some of her colleagues for bringing the advert to life. The actress said people were reacting to the new photo shoot because they have not seen her in such wear in the past.
“You have never seen me in a bikini, which means you have actually never even seen me as undressed as most females you have seen on social media,” said Moyo.
“As for me liking attention, I laugh in Spanish, am off social media more than am on it.”
The actress also denied that she had done a body enhancement.
“My body is 100% natural, how on earth do you compare a natural body to a surgical enhanced body??? Kim k is not my role model, please where have you ever heard me say that? Or even write that? I was not nude as you can obviously see in the picture above, different posture… I make bold to say, I see literally naked bodies on social media every other day. Either a lingerie or beach or pool or bathroom shoots.”
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I met this guy in school and we began dating. We love each other but the problem is that he wants sex and my nude pictures. I keep saying NO but right now he says he won’t chat or call me unless I’m ready to grant his wishes. What should I do please? I really love him.
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My darling, precious, glorious, dignified, world-famous and heavenly celebrated Nigerian sisters,
When I tell you it is safer not to be romantically involved with a boy in your teens when you should be laying a solid foundation for your life at times as perilous as this, you think I am too hard while some adults think I’m being unrealistic. Don’t forget, “as you lay your bed so you lie on it.” Too many adults are having a very hard time in life today because of the wrong choices they made when they were young and in love. It’s absolutely normal to fall in love, want to be loved and enjoy being fussed over. However, you need to pursue your destiny and guard it with all your heart so you don’t get into a fatal accident which could divert the course of your destiny. When you begin to put your love for a guy above all things, you lose all sense of proportion and the devil cashes in on this to steal God’s beautiful plans for your destiny. What on earth does a guy need your nude photos for? And why in the world do you have to supply those pictures or succumb to his sexual overtures just to prove your love for him? Why would you even spare him a thought if he refuses to respect your feelings? A guy who truly loves you would not threaten to leave you if you refuse to sleep with him. Besides, I know a number of girls and even an adulterous married woman whose lives have never been the same again and are yet to recover from the shame their stupid act brought them after their nude pictures went viral. Why would you want to set up yourself on a grand scale of disgrace? Have you ever considered the fact that he may use those pictures to blackmail you into having sex with him for many years down the line?
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?” Jeremiah 17:9
How would you feel if some day you find yourself in a glorious public office or in an enviable position and someone decides the world must see your nude pictures? Have you ever considered what God would think?
“But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.” Matthew 5:28
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A 35 -year- old man, Michael Atanda, who has been extorting money from four ladies with threat to expose their nude pictures on the social media has been arrested in Lagos.
Atanda, a computer science National Diploma holder of a popular computer school based in Ikeja, was arrested on Thursday by the surveillance Team of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Lagos State Police Command after about five days of baiting and monitoring.
The Police in a press statement said the accused, ex – convict and father of three, had collected N121,000:00 from his four girlfriends with the threat but wanted the ladies to pay more or have their nude pictures leaked on social media.
The suspect who bears Segun Bayo on facebook and a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University Ile – Ife, reportedly said he usually adds several ladies on Facebook and after two weeks, he would start chatting with them.
“The profile picture on my facebook account is that of a guy based in London, and so as part of my introductions to ladies, I tell them that, I am a Construction Engineer as well as that my parents and I are living in Europe” the suspect said.
” After sometime, I would lure them into sexual conversations during which, I persuaded them to send their nude pictures to me. They would send and I would send mine to them too.
” Before that I would pretend that I was seeking a serious relationship with them, and that very soon, I would be coming to Abuja on a business trip, during which I would see them.
“I would again feign my seriousness by calling them with the aid of computer software that transforms my Nigerian line into an international line. Meanwhile, I would warn them that I was calling through a public phone booth.
” As soon as they have sent their nude pictures, I would come up with all manners of stories. And begin to extort and blackmail them. Through this means, I have collected over N121, 000:00 from my latest victims.
” I was jailed last year in a similar circumstance after fraudulently collected N700, 000:00 from a lady I met through a dating site. I was eventually bailed but the case is still pending in the court” he confessed .
” I have collected only 10,000:00 from Funmilola, Motunrayo, N6,000, Joy, N5,000 and Lizzy, N100,000:00” .
Apart from Lizzy, who reported the incident but declined to press charges, three other suspects, who were discovered during investigations, acknowledged on phone calls they have been paying the suspect so that he doesn’t leak their nude photographs online.
Though, investigators have reached out to more victims after checking the suspect’s facebook conversations with a number of ladies, all of them have reportedly refused to come forward, after confirming they were paying the suspect through his bank statement.
Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, Suprintendent Dolapo Badmos, said that the Police were carrying out a thorough investigation on the case to aid prosecution.
The suspect has been transferred to SCID for further investigations.
A South African actress, Noluvuyo Sodela, who went nude to campaign against the recent xenophobic attacks in her country, has described the act as the best way to voice-out and fight against the carnage.
Speaking exclusively to The Nation, she explained why she involved herself in campaigning against the odds. “I went semi-naked in a form of Art perspective way and it was the best I could do to voice out and fight inhuman xenophobia attacks. It worked for me as I passed the message and I’m glad it went viral.”
Responding to what people thought her motive for going nude was, she said, “It
was never a publicity stunt or any form of trying to get fame. However I wanted an attention to fellow South Africans to take a pause and read my message, I mean how hurtful I am by the senseless attacks.”
While commending her family members and friends for being supportive in the move she made, the actress explained what the pictures meant to a common man.
“My loving family and friends are very supportive, because they know I would never do something stupid. They understand the method of Art, and it’s not like I was involved in some kind of pornography, but candidly those photos are called ‘EROTIC’ in English.”
When asked what her biggest challenge was, she said, “My biggest challenge is people’s insufficient knowledge of art to celebrity’s life styles.”
According to the 21-year-old Zulu-speaking actress, “I never decided to be an actress, it’s a calling and I was called. A friend of mine, Obey Muchipisi who is a Zimbabwean-born actor once booked me to be an extra and a feature role on a TV soapie Generations and Sam Mlahleki my homie introduced me at Mountain Cultural drama classes that was situated at City Varsity in 2012, hosted by Bra Mountain.”
The actress, a known feminist, has been in the film industry for three years.
Last season on MTV Shuga, Dorcas Shola Fapson came across as vivacious when she played Sophie, the runs babe, but to the British-born actress who started acting only two years ago, it was simply about the role. And in this interview with JOE AGBRO JR., Fapson reveals her impressions of Nollywood, how far she would go to interpret a role amongst other things. Excerpts:
Who is Sophie in Shuga?
Last season, Sophie was a ‘runs’ babe and she was a very outgoing, fun, bubbly, no-filter kind of girl. She just did what she wanted, not caring who it affected or how it affected anyone. She lived a carefree life. As a ‘runs’ babe, she was well-off. This season, Sophie is a lot more mature. She is determined to be a better person. She is working, making her own money. So, she is no longer a ‘runs’ babe, and has transitioned from being a ‘runs’ babe to a working lady; and a kind of mentor to her younger sister.
So, how much of Dorcas is Sophie?
I think this season, Sophie is a lot more like Dorcas because she is working, focused, and is very on-point with her sex life. I feel like, last season, we were very different because she was a ‘runs’ babe, sleeping with anybody who could pay her rent, or school fees, or buy her a nice bag. So, I feel like this season, Dorcas and Sophie are very similar because, like I said, Sophie is very hardworking this season, and she is an independent person, rather than relying on men to pay for her.
So, what has been the experience on the Shuga set?
Hmmm. It’s been fun. Last season was really fun with the cast and everybody. This season is fun again with the new and old cast. And also, on and off set, we’re all cool together. They’re amazing actors and actresses.
Did Shuga give you your first major role?
Yes, Last season on Shuga was my TV debut; my first on-screen role, and break-in into the industry.
Aside from Shuga, what have you done?
I’m working on a few things. At the moment I’m not allowed to talk about it because the press release is not out yet.
So, how has the entertainment industry been for you?
It’s been crazy because Sophie has a lot of fans, so I get stopped a lot for pictures, and also get loads of messages from Instagram and Twitter from all over, saying that they admire my work. And it’s just been really crazy and it’s been a lot of love from a lot of people I don’t even know. I’ve received so much love and encouragement from people. So, it’s been really good.
The main aim of Shuga is to pass the message of being careful with sex to youths. How much do you think the modern-day youth is taking all that?
I think that they are taking it really well because Shuga is not just one of those preachy shows. It’s educative, and entertaining at the same time. I feel that with characters like Sophie, a lot of young people identify with her. They’re probably doing the same things Sophie does. So they relate to her. And seeing what Sophie goes through will maybe trigger somebody like Sophie to be more careful. A lot of people identify with different characters in Shuga. That’s why they relate to it and they put it into their own lives and probably practice same. They’re wiser now because they don’t want to go through what Sophie went through.
What’s one of the weirdest things you’ve had to deal with because you play Sophie?
I get a lot of older guys thinking I’m like that in real life, trying to pass me their cards and so on. In my hotel, they’d be like, ‘my room is this, this, that, come and see me’. I’m just like. ‘I’m Dorcas, not Sophie’.
Are you in a relationship?
No, I’m single at the moment.
Why?
I’m really focused on my career at the moment, and I don’t have time for side-lines or distractions. But if it happens, it happens. I’m not totally against it. I’m just very focused on my career.
What was growing up like for you?
•Dorcas Shola Fapson
I was born and raised in the UK; in London. I grew up with my dad after my mum passed away. I studied before I started acting. I started acting two years ago and prior to that, I was at the university, and have a degree in criminology.
Why did you go into acting with a degree in criminology?
Because acting is something I always wanted to do. But, you know Nigerian parents, they don’t really agree until you start bringing in the money, that’s when they say, ‘oh, acting is great.’ They’d be going like, you should be a doctor, you should be a lawyer, you should be doing this or that. And criminology is something I’m interested in. So, studying Criminology was not just to please my dad, but also about my passion for young people, especially young offenders rehabilitating young offenders. Even now, I work with a lot of young offenders, so, it goes hand in hand.
How do you work with young offenders?
In London, I work with London Probation. They work with young people who have just come out of prison helping them get back to work or education or extracurricular activities. So, I help with drama, I might teach an acting class or help fix their CV; stuff like that.
So, have you now dumped criminology for acting?
No, I will never dump criminology for acting. I will always want to intertwine the two. Like my ten year plan is to, have a drama school that caters to young people from inner city neighbourhood (poor backgrounds); where young people tend to commit more crimes because they have no money, they have no aspiration, or hope. So, I would want to have a drama school for people that have been in trouble or from poor backgrounds.
Was it because of this production you came into Nigeria?
It was. I don’t live in Nigeria. I live in London but I shuttle back and forth to work.
So, when was the first time you visited Nigeria?
The first time I ever came to Nigeria was when I was 14 years old and I stayed for a while. And the second time was when I came to shoot Shuga.
How old were you when your mother passed on?
I was 14.
Was it after your mum`s death you first visited Nigeria?
So, compared to your first set of memories, how do you see Lagos now?
When I was young, I didn’t like it at all. But now I love it. I love how it is developing. I love the entertainment industry, the music, everything. I love it. I like London but I love Lagos.
You must be aware that Nollywood is growing globally; do you have role models in the industry?
I do. I know Genevieve is like my big sister in London. I know that’s a bit of a cliché, everybody is supposed to say Genevieve, Genevieve, Genevieve. But even when I was in London, I used to watch her and be like, ‘I want to be like her.’ I identify with her. I really admire her work. She’s one of my icons.
So, would you do an ‘Aba’ movie when it comes?
It depends on the script. I’m not completely anti-Nollywood. I’m not sold on Nollywood though, so, I’m not, ‘oh, I want to be a Nollywood actress’. My end goal, to be honest, is Hollywood. I kind of fell into it coming to Nigeria, it wasn’t in my plan at all. But like you said, Nollywood is a fast growing industry, and it is developing very well. If the right script comes along, then definitely, I would do it. Unfortunately, there are a lot of silly scripts. I want to be respected for my work. I don’t want be to watch a movie I did and just be like ‘arrgh, this is a terrible production’. I want to be in good quality productions. So, if the script makes sense and the production is well-funded, then definitely.
Is it that you consider most of the scripts coming out of Nigeria as ‘not making sense’?
No, not at all. Like I said, if the script is right, then I would do it. There are quite a number of great Nollywood films like Last Flight To Abuja. That was an amazing script and it was shot amazingly. So, stuffs like that, I would definitely do. But something shot in somebody’s back room, with a poor script and poor sound, no.
So, what makes a good script for you?
Something that has a beginning and an end. I’ve watched a few Nollywood films and quite a number have no meaning; no head or tail, no substance. I like movies that make sense. But Nollywood is developing, so, hopefully, the right script will come along.
How far can you go in interpreting a role? Are there things, for instance, that you would not do?
I feel that as an actress, you have to be open to do anything. I won’t say there is anything I can’t do. With acting, there are lots of camera tricks. So, you might think somebody is sleeping with somebody but they’re not actually doing anything. So, it depends. I wouldn’t completely rule anything out.
Would you go nude for instance?
It depends on the film and the production. For example, in 12 Years A Slave, Lupita went topless. There was nothing wrong with that because that was how slaves were treated in the time. To interpret the role, she had to go topless. Something like that was fine, but if it’s like one… shooting at Surulere, it’s not making sense; of course, I’m not going to go topless because it’s pointless. If I have to do it to interpret my role, well, and of course, if the money is making sense and the production is making sense, then yes, I would do it.
So, how lucrative has acting been for you?
It’s been amazing for me. It’s been a great journey, it’s been interesting. I’ve really come out of my comfort zone. I’m crawling. You have to crawl before you walk. I’m taking baby steps. I’m getting there.
What advice do you have for people who look up to you?
For people who look up to me, I’ll just advise them to keep pushing, never let anybody tell them they can’t do anything. And if you have a dream, pursue it and just be the best. Hard work and determination will always prevail. Just believe in yourself and PUSH (Pray Until Something Happens)
