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  • Actress Tana Adelana opens up about health struggles

    Actress Tana Adelana opens up about health struggles

    Nollywood actress Tana Adelana has shared excerpts from her video diary, offering a heartfelt glimpse into her health struggles over the past year.

    In an Instagram post, Tana expressed deep gratitude to God for His constant presence and support during her challenging journey.

    Despite facing significant health issues, she revealed that she continued to work on movie projects, often pushing through while feeling like a “shadow of herself.”

    The actress also extended appreciation to her family, friends, and loved ones for their unwavering support during her most difficult moments.

    “What you’re watching are excerpts from my video diary of my journey in the last year—different times, different time zones,” she wrote, offering fans a raw and emotional look at her resilience and strength.

    “I didn’t put that diary together to avoid giving the devil any power over me. God showed up and showed out! That’s all the strength I need.

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    “When you see me smile and happy going forward, please pardon me, I am just trying to LIVE and be grateful to God who kept me.

    “Thank God for my few good friends and family who made sure I wasn’t alone through it all.

    “A big thank you to everyone who reached out to me when they didn’t see me. To those who tried but couldn’t get through, I am grateful. Thank you! EL ROI that sees me is the greatest! I am grateful.

    “I made a couple of movies while I struggled, and I looked like a shadow of myself. I will share later.”

  • Tana Adelana’s ‘Tender Hedges’ hits YouTube

    Tana Adelana’s ‘Tender Hedges’ hits YouTube

    Nollywood actress and filmmaker Tana Adelana has released her acclaimed movie, ‘Tender Edges,’ on YouTube, expanding access to a broader audience after a successful festival run.

    Tender Edges, which was directed by Great-Valentine Edochie, had its moment of glory on the global stage, earning 11 nominations at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) and 3 nominations at the Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF). It was also officially selected for screening at the African Cultural Film Festival.

    The film clinched two prestigious awards: Best Female Filmmaker at TINFF and Best Actress at AIFF, affirming Tana Adelana’s range not only as an actress but also as a visionary storyteller.

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    Tender Edges explores the emotional complexities of love, loss, hurt and personal growth through layered storytelling and compelling performances. The film stars Tana Adelana alongside Wole Ojo, Angel Unigwe, and veteran actress Rita Edochie.

    Speaking on the release, Adelana said the move to stream the film for free was a way of connecting more intimately with her fans and promoting authentic African narratives on a global scale.

  • Tana Adelana’s Tender Hedges secures 11 nominations at TINFF

    Tana Adelana’s Tender Hedges secures 11 nominations at TINFF

    Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Tana Adelana’s movie, ‘Tender Hedges’ has secured a total of 11 nominations at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival scheduled to be held between  September 8, 2024, and September 15, 2024.

    The film got nominations in Best Actress Nollywood, Best African Female Filmmaker, Best Supporting Actress Africa, Best Actor African Film, Best Director Africa, Best Musical Score Africa, and Best Cinematography among other nominations.

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    Reacting to the film’s feat, Adelana said, “It’s the Lord’s doing and it’s marvellous in my sight,” she said in a post expressing gladness for the nominations. 

    ‘Tender Hedges’ is a production of Tana Adelana Production and features Wole Ojo, and Tana Adelana among others.