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Why my daughter, Eyiyemi acted in Anikulapo – Kunle Afolayan
Nigerian movie producer, Kunle Afolayan, has given the reason why his daughter, Eyiyemi Afolayan, acted in his recent release, Anikulapo.
He made this known to the public via his Instagram page on Wednesday where he posted a short video clip of his daughter and himself.
It is no longer a news to us that that Eyiyemi who is Kunle Afolayan’s first child, made her debut appearance as an actor on the set of Anikulapo.
According to him, he casted his daughter for the role of Princess Omowunmi because it required somebody beautiful and his daughter is definitely beautiful.
Speaking further on why Eyiyemi acted in Anikulapo, he said that his daughter marched all the requirements needed for the role.
He added that she is also a good singer as well as a natural at acting.
He said, “If you want to portray the role of a princess, I think there is no giving that the person has to be beautiful and she is beautiful.
“It felt good because I did not have to pay her, even though I was paying her directly or indirectly.”
When asked about her role as Princess Omowunmi in the movie.
Eyiyemi said, “Omowunmi is very foolish because Saro never proposed love to her.
“but she already started having ideas in her head. She is beautiful no doubt, but also gullible.”
Kunle Afolayan expresses excitement on his latest movie
On the 17th of October, Oscar committee gave the movie, ‘Anikulapo’ a week deadline extension to re-vote and present a film for Nigeria at the next award ceremony.
Speaking on the new development, he wrote, “It’s just been confirmed that The academy “OSCARS” have given the Nigerian Oscars selection committee a week extension to revote and re-present a film to represent Nigeria by October 21st latest.”
Recall that Kunle Afolayan’s blockbuster was ranked number one by Netflix in its weekly global chart for the most-viewed non-English Netflix original movie between October 3 and October 9, 2022, with 8,730,000 viewed hours.
David Adeleke, the Afrobeats performer known as Davido, said he is Igbo by blood. The singer shot back at someone who warned him about being friendly with Igbo people, saying he could worry about betrayal as a Yoruba man.
The X user, Yakbel, said: “Davido just dey carry Ibo full body, until when dem betray am before e rest. Yoruba boy dey frolick with Ibos in 2025, they want your head and everything you have to belong to them. You can never satisfy Ibos. Ibos are not people you surround yourself with as a Yoruba man.”
Davido overlooked the criticism and just replied:
“Lol. My ancestors are from the Igbo people.”
Nigerian online streamer, Habeeb Hamzat popularly known as Peller has revealed he convinced his girlfriend, Jarvis, to turn down a ₦3 billion offer from Netflix since it required her to kiss someone during the show.
Peller mentioned this during a livestream with Peter Okoye from P-Square.
Peller said, “Netflix offered 3 billion Naira my girlfriend, Jarvis to do a kissing scene, but I turned it down.”
Peter asked, “Do you mean N3 million or N3 billion?”
Peller replied, “N3 billion! I know you might not believe me, but I have the record of the video call. I warned them never to contemplate such ever again. I love my baby. I don’t joke with my baby. She is my life.”
Peter added, “Always look out for her.”
Video:
https://x.com/Olamide0fficial/status/1923628972358676752?t=N0rPHlgwC33k2w_DrIPATw&s=19
Nigerian actor, Charles Okocha has paid a heartwarming visit to legendary actor Kanayo Kanayo ahead of his upcoming wedding.
Charles visited Kanayo to bring his wedding invitation to him in person. In the video shared by Kanayo, Okocha described him as a man who influenced his acting career greatly and, therefore called him his family and role model.
Sharing the video, Kanayo expressed his happiness for Okocha in his post, celebrating the groom-to-be. see his response below:
“@charles_okocha was here to pay homage to NNANYISACRIFICE
We are ayside for tomorrow. Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations. We will SACRIFICE his MADNESS on Kanayo O Kanayo TV on YouTube,” he stated.
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