Category: Artists

Elizabeth Omowunmi Tekovi Dasilva popularly known as Liz Da Silva is a Nigerian actress and producer who is known for intriguing role in Yoruba movies.

She’s quite fun to watch and has been able to showcase her talent in the movie industry.

Here are 10 interesting things about her.

1. She’s born in Obalende to a Togolese parents.

2. Her parents were seperated and her mother died before she started acting.

3. She proceeded to Lagos state university (LAS) to further her education after her secondary school.

4. She started acting in 2014.

5. She was introduced into the industry by Iyabo Ojo to Muka Ray who she claims has been her mentor.

6. She released her own movie “MAMA INSURANCE” in 2012, a movie that featured the likes of Lanre Hassan, Ayo Mogaji, Iyabo Ojo, Ronke Ojo, Doris Simon and many others.

7. She converted to Islam for the sake of her baby as the baby’s father was a muslim. She changed her name to “Aishat Olaoye”.

8. She has also featured in movies with the likes of Regina Chukwu, Adediwura Adesegha and others.

9. She runs an annual event “Ankara day” which is used to promote Africa unity and also to help the less priviledged through donations.

Social Media profile

Instagram: @officiallizdasilva

Twitter: @dasilvaliz69

Yemi Olatunji well known as Yemi Blaq and film maker born in Ondo state.

Yemi who started showing great talent for acting since school days, came to prminence with the movie “Lost to Lust” which features the beautiful star actress, Mercy Johnson and ever since then he has benn able to boast of over 250 movies.

The prolific actor is married to his lovely wife, Remi Ibinola Olatunji who is also a writer, having written many stories for the Nollywood.

Yemi Blaq has also won several awards which includes; AMVCA, NEA, City people and also signed a multi milion naira endorsement deal with Gulder in 2015.

Afrocandy (also spelled Afrocandy) whose ral name is Judith Chichi Okpara Mazagwu is a Nigerian film actress, pornographic actress, director, model and singer born on 12 July 1972.

Other things about Afro Candy

1. She was born in Umuduruebo Ugiri-Ike, Ikeduru local government area of Imo state.

2. She is the daughter of late Nze Ogadinma Opara and Agatha Opara.

3. She gained an associate degree in office administration and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management.

4. She is also a trained security officer

5. She was discovered by a modelling agancy, King George models and was encouraged to pursue acting.

6. She has appeared in a number of commercials for companies such as Coca-Cola, Nixoderm and Liberia GSM.

7. She made her film debut in 2004 where she played the role of Susan in the Obi Obinali directed film “Dangerous sistrs”.

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8. In 2005, she joined her husband whom she had two children for in the United state before they finally seperated after living together for two years.

9. Hee first single as a music artist “Somebod help me” was released in 2009.

10. Apart from acting and singing, Mazagwu also works as a practicing medical billing and coding specialist.

SONGS

• Ikeba Na Moni
• Somebody help me
• Voodoo- Juju Woman

Movies

• Dwelling in darkness and sorrow
• Dangerous sisters
• The Real Player
• Between love
• My experience
• Ghetto Crime
• Queen of Zamunda

• Instagram: @Afrocandy
• Twitter:  @Afrocandy

Odunlade Adekola is a Nigerian actor, film producer and director born on December 31, 1978.

Odunlade Adekola Profile

• Real Name:          Odunlade Adekola
• Date Of Birth:      Dec 31, 1978
• Home Town:        Abeokuta, Ogun, Erin, Ekiti
• State Of Origin:   Ekiti state
• Occupation(s):     Actor, singer, film producer
• Marital status:     Married
• Spouse:               Ruth Adekola

Odunlade which is also the CEO of Odunlade Adekola Film Production (OAFP), is well known for his intriguing roles in the Yoruba movies and has been featured in more than 100 movies.

Here are the other things about Odunlade Adekola from his early life to his career and marital life.

1. He is a native of Otun, Ekiti state.

2. He attended St. John’s Primary school and Peter’s College for his primary and secondary education.

3. He obtained a diploma certificate at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic at Ogun state.

4. He started acting in 1996.

5. He is married with four kids.

6. He met his wife, Ruth Adekola in 2003.

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7. His acting career was influenced by the likes of Taiwo Hassan, Adebayo Salami, Lere Paimo and sevearl other prominent acts in the industry.

8. Due to his popularity, Odunlade’s pictures is widely used as internet memes.

Endorsement & Net Worth
The talented actor has a multi-million naira hotel at Ogun state which is said to worth over N40 million naira.

However, sources claims that the he built the hotel with the funds he gained from his endorsement deal with Globacom.

Odunlade Adekola net worth is estimated at $1.9 million.

Awards And Honours

• City People Entertainment Award as Best Actor of the year.
• Gen Chochuna Tallest Award.
• African magic Movie Award for Best Actor.
• African Magic Movie Award for Best Existing Actor in the movie Pepeye Meje.

Movies

• Alani Pamolekun
• Asiri Gomina Wa
• Mufu Olosa Oko
• Kabi O Osi
• Oyenusi
• Sunday Dagboru
• Olosha
• Samu Alajo
• Pepeye Meje
• Adura
• Ere Mi
• Agbara Emi
• Olowori

Fathia Balogun is an award winning Nigerian actress, film maker, producer and director born on February 5, 1969.

Fathia Williams Balogun Profile

• Date of Birth:        February 5, 1969
• State of Origin:      Okpara, Delta state
• Place of birth:       Ikeja, Lagos state
• Nationality:          Nigeria
• Occupation(s):     Actor, producer
• Spouse:               Saheed Balogun (formerly married)
• Brothers:             Ken Williams, Anderon Williams, Charles Williams
• Sisters:                 Joseline Williams, Stella Williams

Here are 5 other interesting facts about her.

1. She was born in a polygamous home of a family of nine.

2. She had a catholic background and grew up in Ikeja

3. The talented actress had two kids for her fellow actor, Saheed Balogun whom she got married to at the early days of her career before they finally seperated as a result of infidelity.

4. She attended Maryland Primary school and Maryland Comprehensive secondary school, Lagos for her primary and secondary education respectively.

5. She obtained a diploma certificate at Kwara state Polytechnic.

Awards

• Most outstanding actree indigenous (2008)
• AMVCA Best local language Yoruba (2015)

Movies

• Farayola (2009)
• Aje Metta (2008)
• Awawu (2015)
• Teni Teka (2015)
• Omo Ale (2015)
• Agebelegbu Mi (2016)
• Basira Badia (2016)
• Adakeja (2016)
• Eku ede (2016)

Lola Margaret Oladipupo is a popular Nigerian actress and movie producer who rose to fame with the movie “Bisola Alan”.

She was born in Ilesa, Osun state part of Nigeria.

She also obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and International Relation at the Lagos state University.

She was introduced into acting by the very popular comedian actor Bolaji Amusan known as Mr Latin.

Lola Margaret has featured and produced a lot of movies including Omo Oloro starring Nollywood stars suchas Fathia Balogun and Mercy Aigbe.

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Movies

• Biola Alan
• Eyin Akuko
• Agabara Ife

Ivie Okuja is a Nigerian actress, producer, scriptwriter and singer who rose to fame after emerging as the winer of the Amstel Malta Box Office reality TV show in 2009.

The talented actress who was born on 16th May 1987, is sometimes called the Little Genevieve as people identifies her with a striking resemblance with the Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji.

Here are the 7 other interesting things about her.

1. She was born in Benin city to a Delta state father and an Edo state mother.

2. She is the last of five children and spent first ten years of her life in Benin before settling in Abuja.

3. She attended Our Ladies of Apostle private school and Queens College Lagos for her primary and secondary education respectively.

4. She studied Economics at the University of Abuja.

5. She got married to her husband, Ezie Agbo in 2015 with the union blessed with two children.

6. She gave birth to second chil in March 2018.

7. She’s well known for her outstanding role as Alero in Hotel Majestic.

Movies

• Hotel Majestic
• 7 Inch Curve
• Make A Move
• Dowry
• Burning Bridges
• The Black Silhoutte
• The Volunteers
• Alero’s Symphony

Awards Won

• Best Young Actor at Africa Movie Academy Awards
• Trailblazer Award at Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards

Victoria Dawn Justice is an American actress and singer born on February 19, 1993 in Hollywood, Florida, U.S.

She is the daughter of Serene and Zack Justice.

She attended Cleveland High school in Hollywood, Flrida, United states of America and joined the American entertainment industry popularly known as “Hollywwod” at the age of ten.

Ever since then she has appeared in films, television shows and commercials but came to limelight on Noickelodeon, where she played the role of Lola Martinez in the television series, Zoey 101 and Tori Vega in the sitcom, Victorious.

She has also featured in movies such as; The Boy Who Cried Werewolf, Fun size, The First Time and many others.

Apart from acting, Victoria Justice is also a singer who has recorded several songs and soundtrack for the Nickelodeon series.

She releasd a campaign muisc in 2012 entitled “Makes it better” featuring American pop star, Justin Bieber and Bank Perry.

The campaign was aimed at bringing music, arts and other programmes to children while they are in the hosipital.

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Victoria
Justice who seem not to be married but currently in a serious
relationship with her boyfriend, is said to be one of the richest nd
most influential actress in America with a net worth of $150 million
USD.

She is such an influential person with a large following on
instagram with 14million followers and on facebook with more than 14
million fans.

You can follow her on instagram and twitter @victoriajustice, facebook at victoriajustice.

Zubby Michael Egwu is a popular Nollywood actor and television personality born on 1st February 1985 in Yola, Adamawa state part of Nigeria.

Even if he was born and bred in Yola, Zubby hails from Ozubulu in Okwusigo local government area of Anambra state.

He had his primary and secondary education in Yola, Addamawa state and attended Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka in Anambra state where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication.

Zubby Michael who is known for playing the role of hit man, arm robber, militant in movies, started acting at the age of 8 years old.

He started professionally in 2006 where he got a role in his first movie “Three widows” which features actress Oge Okoye.

He rose to fame after acting in the Nollywood block buster movie “The Generals” and “Royal Storm” alongside Jim Iyke, Sylvester Madu, Junior Pope Odonwodo and Uche Jombo.

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Movies

Since he came to limelight, Zubby has featured in more than 150 movies includes but not limited to:

• Princess Rihanna
• Implication
• Three Widows
• The Killer
• Sins of our Mother
• Forest of the gods
• Royal Stunts
• The Empire
• Blood of Dragon
• Stolen Love
• The Cat

Awards
Zubby Michael has won several awards during the cause of his career which includes:

• Most promising act in Nigeria at the City People Entertainment awards.
• Best Actor of the year at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
• Best Actor in a supporting role at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.

Net Worth

His net worth is estimated at $450,000.

See some of Zubby’s pictures below:

Social Media Profile
Instagram: @zubbymichael
Twitter:   @zubbymichael

Sylvester Madu is a popular Nollywood actor, movie producer and entrepreneur born on January 11, 1975 in Anambra state.

Sylvester Madu Profile

• Date of Birth:      11th January 1975
• State of Origin:    Anambra state
• Occupation:         Actor, movie producer
• Net Worth:          $800,000

The actor who has directed more than 90 Nollywood movies is well known for his role in acting as a hardened criminal, armed robber and militant just as Zubby Michael, Jim Iyke, Gentle Jack, Hanks Anuku, Jerry Amilo, Ernest Asuzu and so on.

Here are the fun facts about him

1. He is the first born child in his family.

2. He had his primary and secondary education in Anambra state.

3. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maiduguri in Borno state.

4. He started acting at the age of five.

5. He joined the Nigerian movie industry in 1998.

6. He is currently single, not yet married and still searching.

7. He recently quit acting to become a pastor in one of Christ Embassy Church at Surulere.

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Movies

Sylvester Madu has featured in over 250 Nollywood movies which include:

• Power of Trust
• Scent of Passion
• Holy Cross
• The Shepherd
• The Generals
• Power of Love
• Tears of the blind
• Emotional Tears
• The Cat
• Ogbanta the family hunter

Awards

• He has also won sevarl awards such as:
• Most Creative director in Nigeria at the Africa Movie Academy awards.
• Best Actor of the year at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
• Most promising actor in Nigeria at the City People Entertainment awards.
• Best actor in a leading role at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice awards.