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  • Wunmi Toriola seeks peace after clash with Afeez Owo

    Wunmi Toriola seeks peace after clash with Afeez Owo

    Actress Wunmi Toriola has taken a conciliatory step following widespread criticism over her recent outburst against actor and producer Afeez Owo, husband of actress Mide Martins.

    The Yoruba movie star admitted she had reflected on her actions and expressed readiness to move forward peacefully.

    Earlier, Wunmi had lashed out at Afeez, describing him as an elderly man who should avoid unnecessary drama. Despite her remarks, she stressed that she still respected him.

    Her comments sparked outrage among fans, who reminded her of the importance of showing respect to senior colleagues in the industry.

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    Responding to the backlash, Wunmi shared a video of herself aboard a plane on Instagram, captioning it: “The face of a repentant child. It is still all love. Thank you all for the backlash. Omo ta ba fe lan bawi.”

    Meanwhile, Afeez Owo, married to Mide Martins since 2003, once clarified that their reported 2016 marital separation was exaggerated by social media after what Mide described as a “minor argument over the well-being of their children.”

  • WUNMI TORIOLA: I have no bad experience with film marketers

    WUNMI TORIOLA: I have no bad experience with film marketers

    Popular Nollywood actress Wunmi Toriola has clarified that her decision to venture into YouTube filmmaking was driven by growth rather than any issues with movie marketers.

    Speaking in a chat with The Nation, the actress debunked speculations that she left the traditional film distribution system due to unpleasant experiences with marketers.

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    “For me, I didn’t have any issues with marketers. It was just growth that made me venture into YouTube movies. Personally, I’ve not had any bad experience with any marketer. It’s growth that has come to play, not more of their attitude actually,” she said.

    Toriola, known for her dynamic roles in Yoruba cinema, further emphasized that both cinema and YouTube remain viable platforms for filmmakers.

    “Both cinema and YouTube are profitable, and I’d go for both,” she added.

  • Funke Akindele, Wunmi Toriola make 2024 highest grossing lead actresses

    Funke Akindele, Wunmi Toriola make 2024 highest grossing lead actresses

    Nollywood actresses, Funke Akindele and Wunmi Toriola, have emerged highest grossing lead actresses in 2024.

    FilmOne, a movie distribution company, disclosed this through its instagram page, @filmoneng, on Monday.

    While Akindele bagged the first highest grossing lead actress for her film “Everybody Loves Jenifa”, Wunmi Toriola came second for her film, ‘Queen Lateefah”

    Toyin Abraham clinched the third highest grossing lead actress with her movie , “Alakada Bad and Boujee”.

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    Tomike Adeoye got the fourth position for the movie, “Ajosepo”, and Eniola Ajao made the fifth highest grossing lead actress for her film, “Beast of Two Worlds: Ajakaju”.

    Kehinde Bankole emerged the sixth highest grossing lead actress for the movie, “Funmilayo Ransome Kuti”, while Adunni Ade clinched the seventh highest grossing lead actress  for  “Lakatabu”.

    Uche Nwaefuna is the eighth for the movies, “Thinline”, “Silent Intruder” and “The Betrayed”.

    Regina Daniel made the ninth highest grossing lead actress, while Gbugbemi Ejeye emerged the tenth for  “Farmer’s Bride”. 

    (NAN) (nannews.ng)

  • Wunmi Toriola weighs in on YouTube, cinema market

    Wunmi Toriola weighs in on YouTube, cinema market

    Popular actress Wunmi Toriola has shared her thoughts on the growing influence of YouTube on the Nigerian movie industry and its impact on cinema culture.

    Toriola, who is currently gearing up for her debut cinema film, ‘Queen Lateefah,’ said that,  despite YouTube’s rise as a dominant platform for many filmmakers, it hasn’t overshadowed the cinema experience.

    “The cinema has its unique audience,” Toriola noted. “At times, one might assume it’s the same set of people, but there’s a clear distinction. It’s only when you step into the cinema that you realise there’s a dedicated market for it.”

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    She further explained the differences between the two platforms, saying, “Producing high-end content for the cinema encourages this market to thrive. On the other hand, the YouTube audience, especially those abroad who can’t access cinemas, rely heavily on the platform. Both markets cater to different needs, but cinema remains the larger of the two. That’s why many of us who have explored YouTube are now aiming for the bigger cinema market.”

    Speaking about her upcoming movie, Toriola described ‘Queen Lateefah’ as more than just a film. “It’s a movement. This project has been in the works for over three to four years. The YouTube version was released four years ago, but I felt the story wasn’t fully told. I’m very intentional about this project, from the choice of director to partnering with Cinemax.”

  • ‘Co-parenting with my ex makes sense’

    ‘Co-parenting with my ex makes sense’

    Actress Wunmi Toriola has opened up on her post-divorce journey.

     Toriola shared her experience on their relationship after separation, saying the path she and her ex-husband have chosen as co-parents makes sense.

    “I see that even co-parenting makes sense, we could have ended up as friends but a lot of us don’t understand. Some people are meant to be friends while some are for marriage,” she said.

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    “We are on a good note, we co-parent very well. I can’t train a child alone and the child will start loving the other parent who is far away. I don’t want to be giving 1950 prologue so I allowed him. He is 100 per cent involved with his child.’

    Toriola married her husband in May, 2018, and they separated last year. They have a son together.