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June 29, 2021 Adunni Ade Opens Up On Being Blacklisted From Nollywood For 3 Years

Adunni Ade Opens Up On Being Blacklisted From Nollywood For 3 Years

The actress recently recounted how she was shut out of the English speaking part of Nollywood.

In a recent Instagram live chat, the American/Nigerian actress recounted how hurt she felt during the period where she suddenly stopped getting roles from casting directors or producers.

"I was knocked off English part of Nollywood for a few years and it was at the time when my career should have been up there, getting recognized and getting awards that was recognized all over Africa and being part of projects that had grossed millions in the cinemas. Then from nowhere being pushed out of the scene. That hurts. It was for about three plus years. I am still not there but I am working my way back up. I found another strategy to get back up there," Ade shared in a clip of the Instagram LIVE interview.

Recall the actress first opened up about being blacklisted from a part of the industry in an interview with Chude Jideonwo. She revealed that the blacklisting began right after her AMVCA nomination in 2017.

May 26, 2021 Nollywood Actress Ify Onwuemene Is Dead

Nollywood Actress Ify Onwuemene Is Dead

The movie star battled with Endometrial cancer for years.

The actress died on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, after battling Endometrial cancer for years. 

The news of her passing away was announced by her colleague Gloria Anozie Young via her Facebook page on Tuesday evening.

"With a deep sense of loss but total submission to God Almighty, we regret to announce that IFEY ONWUEMENE has gone to be with the Lord," she wrote.

"IFEY ONWUEME was diagnosed with endometrial cancer, her womb was removed but she has been battling the ailment for many years now. In 2019, even after 8 sessions of chemotherapy, the doctors told her she had reached stage 4."

"However, we are not sure if she was given the wrong diagnosis or being treated with the wrong chemo, because she still felt pains on her upper abdomen and her tummy bloated."

She also narrated how the movie star spent a lot of money trying to get treatment.

"Ify spent more than 10million naira, being helped with donations by her fellow actors and other Nigerians. A gofundme account was opened for her but it did not yield much," she added.

"She had to go for draining every two weeks at a cost of 280,000naira but only 3litres of liquid can be removed at a time so that her heart is not affected. IFEY has finally gone to rest, today 25th May, 2021. May her soul rest in perfect peace. Amen. Burial arrangements will be released by the family."

Onwuemene is a Nollywood movie star who has been in the industry for over two decades.

She became famous in her role as Sam Loco's first wife in the 1990s popular TV drama series 'Everyday People.'

 

May 4, 2021 Niyi Akinmolayan Lists ‘Classism’ As One Of The Problems In Nollywood

Niyi Akinmolayan Lists ‘Classism’ As One Of The Problems In Nollywood

The 'Prophetess' director has talked about the rumored classism culture in Nollywood.

Akinmolayan recently tweeted how new Nollywood (a term used to describe films made after the rebirth of cinema in the Nigerian film industry) struggles with classism. He tweeted: "Classism is a big problem in new Nollywood sha. But I won’t start that discussion today."

The filmmaker's tweet attracted reactions from filmmakers Isioma Osaje and Naz Onuzo, both confirming that the industry struggles with an elitist culture where certain opportunities are available to a certain class.

Onuzo tweeted "There's classism, and there's privilege. Both are combining in a not great way because of the steep requirements to break in. I say this as a beneficiary of both. Figuring out how to democratize access is a problem with no obvious solutions."

Though Akinmolayan's tweet did not speak of a personal experience, it comes amid recent talks of cabals with exclusive access in the industry.

March 4, 2021 Veteran Broadcaster And Actor, Sadiq Daba Is Dead

Veteran Broadcaster And Actor, Sadiq Daba Is Dead

Veteran Broadcaster And Actor, Sadiq Daba Is Dead.

 Veteran broadcaster and actor, SADIQ DABA died last night after a long battle with leukemia and prostate cancer.

His death has been confirmed by his close friend, JOE ODUMAKIN, who said the actor had been ill for a while before his demise.

She said she spoke with his wife and son who confirmed his passing, adding that he was rushed to the hospital yesterday afternoon and was placed on oxygen before he finally passed.

DABA made waves in the 1980s on Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) as a broadcaster and has featured in several TV series and movies, with ‘Cock Crow at Dawn’ and ‘October 1st’ as notable mentions.

 Tributes from many Nigerians including former Vice President ATIKU ABUBAKAR, billionaire FEMI OTEDOLA, Publisher DELE MOMODU have poured in.

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