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December 20, 2021 IFM Social Media

Linda Osifo Says She Was Once Turned Down By Producers For Her Accent

The actress got her big break in 2015 on the Mo Abudu executive produced 'Desperate Housewives Africa'.

Benin-born Nollywood actress Linda Osifo has opened up about her newcomer experience in Nollywood.

The actress in an interview with BBC Pidgin shared how she struggled to get roles when she first moved back to Nigeria from Canada at age 22.

Amid tears, Osifo recalled how she never got called back from auditions due to her foreign accent.

A few years later, the 'Tanwa Savage' star said she finally got her big break starring in Ebonylife Studios' 'Desperate Housewives Africa'. The role earned her her first award recognition in the Best Actress in a Television Series category of the Exquisite Ladies of the Year Award.

Osifo who has in recent times, been more vocal about her Nollywood journey, has so far starred in a good number of notable projects including the Kunle Afolayan Netflix Christmas original 'A Naija Christmas'.

Osifo also stars in 'Tanwa Savage' and the Uche Jombo co-executive produced 'Devil in Agbada' alongside BBNaija star Erica Nlewedim.

Davido, Joins PUMA As a Global Brand Ambassador

Sports company PUMA has signed a long-term agreement with Davido, one of Africa’s most successful music artists, underscoring the company’s commitment to the rapidly growing African market.

With more than 20 million followers on social media and four successful albums to his name, Davido has become a cultural ambassador for his native Nigeria as well as a prominent voice of human rights on the continent.

“We could not be more excited to welcome Davido to the PUMA family!” said Johan Kuhlo, PUMA’s General Manager EEMEA Distribution. “Throughout our history, PUMA has had strong roots in Africa, football and beyond. Signing Davido is both a clear commitment to Africa as a key market and a sign that African culture is becoming more and more relevant globally”.

Mrs Ayo Amusan, Executive Director, Persianas Retail Limited, distributors of PUMA in Nigeria, expressed her excitement as well “We are proud to welcome Davido to the PUMA family. With this partnership, our customers and indeed his fans everywhere can expect to see the magic that can happen when two iconic brands such as Davido and PUMA come together”

After today’s announcement, Davido will act as a brand ambassador for PUMA in sub-Saharan Africa, North America and across the world. He will wear PUMA’s Sportstyle collections, including the company’s iconic T7 tracksuits. As an avid sports fan, Davido will also don the company’s Basketball and Football styles. looks HERE.

“Growing up, I saw PUMA play an important part in African sports, sponsoring many different football federations”, said Davido. “I also saw the kind of family PUMA had built with the likes of Usain Bolt, Maradona, Neymar, Jay Z, Nipsey, Rihanna, Lewis Hamilton among other superstars and I thought, that’s an amazing family to be a part of!

All these contribute to my excitement to collaborate with this brand and take it to the next level in Nigeria, Africa as well as with fans across the world.”

‘Fast And Furious 10’ Gets A One-Month Delay

The Fast and furious saga hits the break.

After its impressive success of F9, The Fast and Furious franchise's tenth instalment will now arrive theatres a month later than expected. The move likely comes so Fast and Furious 10 can claim a more prominent spot in the summer movie season of 2023.

There is quite a bit already known regarding the plot of F10. The crew's final ride will be split into two films; F10 & F11. Fast and Furious 11 will likely be released the following year as the two films will shoot right after the other.

Fast and Furious 10

Tyrese Gibson, who plays the hilarious Roman Pierce, revealed to collider, more info about the upcoming sequels. The actor revealed;

''I have definitely asked some questions about 10 and 11. It has been confirmed we are going to shoot back- to-back and get both in the can, which is interesting. I'm hearing that we're going to touch a lot of continents between the two. I cannot say where, but a lot. The higher-ups that are involved in this franchise are specifically aware of the die-hard fans and supporters around the world. We all carry a particular torch of responsibility and knowing there is a beast, and we need to feed that beast and give them what they want, what they love, and what they're used to''

Vin Diesel also wants Dwayne Johnson to reprise his role as Hobbs in the franchise and & 'fulfil' his destiny. Given the feud between the two and Dwayne Johnson's apparently packed shooting schedule on several films, it's too early to get our hopes up.

For the two final instalments, which Justin Lin will direct, It remains unknown whether John Cena will reprise his role as Toretto brother Jakob or if Charlize Theron will return as franchise villain Cipher. However, OG cast members Michelle Rodriguez, Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges, Sung Kang, Jordana Brewster, and Nathalie Emmanuel are expected to see this adventure to the end.

‘You Are Becoming A Nuisance’ – Bbnaija’s Ka3na Attacks Ada Ameh

Ka3na dares Ada Ameh to call her out on social media again.

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Ka3na has accused movie veteran Ada Ameh of being a nuisance in the society.

The reality TV star made this known while reacting to a recent video the movie star shared on social media.

"It takes madness to recognise another. Ada Ameh you go soon meet your match. It's so easy for you to insult people," she wrote.

BBNaija's Ka3na attacks Ada Ameh, says she's becoming a nuisance

"I let the first time you insult me slide because then I still had some respect for your old age but as of this moment nor try am again. You are becoming a nuisance." She added.

In February, the movie star had blasted Ka3na for dismissing a fan who tattooed her name on her thigh.

"You went on Twitter and you wrote something that you would have loved someone to have a tattoo of you on their body and this young lady did. You came, did a video and you were all flirting with your hair and you were being sarcastic and that was very wicked of you," she said.

Nollywood actress Ada Ameh and reality TV star Ka3na [Instagram/AdaAmeh] [Instagram/OfficialKa3na]

It would be recalled that the reality TV star had taken to her social media page where she disowned the fan who got the tattoo.

She also went on to ask celebrities to discourage fans from getting their names tattooed on their body.

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