Tag: Timini

  • Timini becomes highest-grossing Nollywood actor

    Timini becomes highest-grossing Nollywood actor

    Award-winning actor Timini Egbuson has announced his latest achievement as the highest-grossing actor in Nollywood.

    According to Filmone, Timini reached this milestone through a series of successful films released in 2023.

    Notable among the films is Funke Akindele’s blockbuster “A Tribe Called Judah,” along with other popular titles such as “The Kujus Again,” “Big Love,” “Honey Money,” “Something Like Gold,” and “The Bloom Boy.”

    Timini attributed his success to hard work, support, and the grace of God.

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    Expressing gratitude to God for the opportunities and the strength to utilise them, he reflected on his journey, acknowledging that perseverance played a crucial role in overcoming challenges and propelling him forward.

    He said: “Hard work, your support, and the grace of God brought me here. Feeling super grateful for the amazing life I’ve been given. All thanks to Baba God for all the chances to shine and the strength to grab them! Through the tough spots, I’ve had the courage to keep moving forward.

    “I am what I say I am – the most bankable actor in Africa. Producers call me, let’s work #WatchTimini,” he wrote via his Instagram page.”

  • I gave my heart to relationships but never worked out – Timini

    I gave my heart to relationships but never worked out – Timini

    Actor Timini Egbuson has recounted his unlucky experiences with relationships in the past.

    The 36-year-old thespian lamented that he had committed to several relationships but none of them worked out.

    He disclosed this in a recent podcast interview with content creator, Kamsi Nnamani.

    “I have given my heart to relationships and it never worked out,” he said.

    Egbuson said he does not care much about looks when it comes to relationships, stressing that what matters to him is how much peace of mind a partner can bring.

    Read Also: Why I’m bigger than Zubby Michael in film industry – Timini

    The Nation reported that the actor disclosed in a recent interview that his greatest regret is not settling down early.

    According to him, he would have had a 14-year-old child if he had married early.

  • I’m taking a sabbatical leave next year – Actor Timini

    I’m taking a sabbatical leave next year – Actor Timini

    Actor Timini Egbuson has announced he will be going on a sabbatical next year after years of  hard work in the movie industry.

    He stated this in a recent podcast interview with content creator, Kamsi Nnamani.

    He said he has been going from set to set over the years and only managed six hours of sleep a day.

    The thespian noted that it was high time he took a break.

    Egbuson said: “I only rest when I go out at night. I only sleep five hours to six hours a day. And then keep the work going. But next year I’m going on a sabbatical. I have been acting for the past fourteen years consistently. 

    Read Also: Why I’m bigger than Zubby Michael in film industry – Timini

    “There has never been a downtime or a time when I’m just chilling. And I did not say that with pride. I say that with all humility. It has just been God.”

    He said he stumbled into acting by following his sister, actress Dakore Egbuson-Akande to sets.

    He added he would initially go to sets to protect her but then he fell in love with acting.

  • Why I’m bigger than Zubby Michael in film industry – Timini

    Why I’m bigger than Zubby Michael in film industry – Timini

    Actor Timini Egbuson has defended his claim of being ‘the biggest actor in Africa’ by explaining why he believes his colleague, Zubby Michael, does not hold that title. 

    The Nation reported that the duo engaged in a heated debate on the subject during the first episode of the Prime Video original reality show, ‘Ebuka Turns Up Africa.’ 

    Speaking in a recent interview with Cool FM, Lagos, alongside Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Egbuson emphasized his superiority over Michael in terms of the quality of movies, box office performance, and recognition among industry experts. 

    When asked by the host Do2tun why he believes he’s a bigger actor than Zubby, Egbuson said: “If you watched the show, what you will first realise is that I wasn’t talking about Zubby. I speak my sh*t every time and everywhere I go. I considered myself the biggest actor, it wasn’t about Zubby. It’s about bigger than everybody else.

    “So, Zubby took it personally which is obvious, because he is also an actor who thinks he is big.

    “But if we now decide to break it down statistically, in terms of the quality of movies that we shoot, the range of movies that we shoot, the number of movies that we’ve shot, the box office record, popularity among industry experts and consistency. If you put them together, there is no way that Zubby would score higher than me.”

  • As biggest actor in Africa, I can buy Timini Egbuson, Zubby Michael boasts

    As biggest actor in Africa, I can buy Timini Egbuson, Zubby Michael boasts

    Popular actor, Zubby Michael has declared he is the biggest actor in Africa after displacing his colleague, Timini‘s claims. 

    The duo, in the first episode of the Prime Video original reality show. ‘Ebuka Turns up Africa’, engaged in a heated debate on who the biggest actor in Africa is.

    While handing gifts to fellow stars of the show, Egbuson bragged about being the biggest actor out of Africa, which didn’t sit well with his colleague, Michael.

    He said: “I was coming from Paris and we had to do this thing in the festivals, obviously being the best actor in Africa…I have been acting for about 13 years now and I’ve won awards. I’ve done everything basically and I believe I am the best.”

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    Michael inferred, “Stop f**king playing, he’s kidding. It’s not coming from a place of pride but I’m the biggest actor in Africa.”

    He continued: “Let me tell you why I’m bigger than Timini, if Timini crosses Shagamu, nobody knows him and I’m not abusing you. Your fame ends in Lekki but I’ve conquered the YouTube market, the DVD market, and now cinemas.”

    Timini Interjected saying, “You literally act the same character in every movie my bro. How can you be bigger than me?”

    To which Michael said, “Again, it’s not coming from a place of pride o, but I can buy Timini.”

    Enraged, Timini retorted, telling Michael that he did not know enough about him to make such a statement.