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Big Tony pens heartfelt tribute to late Ada Ameh
A popular actor, Tony Ogbetere, popularly known as Big Tony, has penned a tribute to a dead colleague, Ada Ameh.
Recall that Nollytrailers reported how the Nollywood actress slumped and died at an event she attended in Delta State.
In the tribute, the inconsolable Big Tony described Ameh as a fighter and an overcomer.
Ada Ameh and I crossed paths around 1997 at Ekoas Hotel on Agboyin Avenue in the heart of Surulere.
Nollywood old hands will remember how a certain Pastor Terry moved the entire industry from Winnis Hotel to Ekoas, purportedly to produce a movie titled MIRAGE.
And the movie ended up being a mirage.
But that’s a story for another day.
In the year 2000, I decided to invest in the business as an executive producer.
So I dusted up an old script that I had written back in 1997.
The script was titled DIRTY DIANA and it became my first job as producer and executive producer.
I got my close friend and school mate Ernest Bhabor to direct the movie.
We agreed from the planning stages to get more of our old friends in the industry involved in the production the obvious ones being Jim Iyke, Fred Ariko, Ada Ameh, Rachel Oniga, Elfreda Rowlands, Peter Bunor Snr. (Deceased) and gold old Olu Jacobs.
My buddy McArthur Onuoha, Isa Abubakar and a host of others came in as crew members.
In that production, Ada Ameh was the only person who doubled as a cast and crew member.
She played my mother in the movie and also doubled as the caterer of the production.
Nollywood folks would agree that it takes someone very close to your heart to secure both a cast and crew roles in one production.
What struck me when I met Ada in 1997 was her down to earth nature and the raw talent she possessed as a singer and actor.
Yes, many folks do not know that Ada also nursed a singing career that never happened.
There was never a dull moment with Ada.
She also had her boisterous side which made us disagree a good number of times, but she wouldn’t hesitate to call and apologize when she was wrong.
Her biggest disappointment with me would be the fact that she wanted to matchmake me and one of her close friends and it never worked out.
She thought I was the perfect partner for her friend, but I thought differently.
Ada is the very first Nollywood personality to visit my hometown with me and memories of her still linger there till today.
She was in Warri to honour an invitation and she slumped and died in very sad circumstances.
Today I have lost a friend and a sister.
The last time I was at her place, she brought out her blood pressure machine and checked my blood pressure when I told her that I was feeling a bit light headed.
Then she counseled me to buy the machine and make it a duty to check my blood pressure regularly.
In our last phone conversation, I was telling her that I want her to dance in a musical video that I was planning to shoot.
And her response was “Bros just hail me when you ready. Even if I get anything when I de do, I go postpone am because of you. Because among all my friends na only you and Jim Iyke no de ever forget me. I can do anything for both of you”.
That’s vintage Ada Ameh.
I cried like a baby when the news of her passing was confirmed.
Egbon Segun Arinze and I have been on the phone catching up on the times we shared on the streets with this dear sister.
Ada is a Nollywood legend.
She came in as a young bold damsel.
She strode the industry with determination and perseverance.
And she made a mark for herself.
She was a fighter.
She was an overcomer.
“O death where is thy sting”
Adieu my sister!
You may be gone from our sights; but never from our hearts.
Friends and colleagues have continued to mourn and speak highly of the departed actress. May her soul rest in peace.
In response to the comments made by the brother of the late Adejumoke Aderounmu regarding the actress’s demise, Funke Akindele has taken to her Instagram live to clarify some issues surrounding her life.
Recall that Aderounmu, popularly known for her role as Esther in Jenifa’s Diary, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, 8th April 2024.
However, the brother of the deceased 37-year-old actress called out Akindele for sending her condolences after allegedly ignoring her when she needed help.
It happened that Akindele commented on the brother’s condolence message to his late sister on an Instagram blog post, saying, “Sad!!!! @jideawobona I still asked about her. Omg. May her soul rest in peace.”
In response, Aderounmu’s brother, in a series of posts via his Instagram page, commended Nollywood stars Rita Dominic and Sotayo Gaga for reaching out to his sister, unlike Funke.
The deceased’s brother added that there was no point in showing love when Funke Akindele failed to do the same when his sister was alive.
He wrote: “You that they called tirelessly, you didn’t show up, she even sent Pascal to you, and still, you didn’t reach out. Why the eye service now when she has passed away? Omo, shout-out to Rita Dominic and Sotayo Gaga. Terrible person! If you want to defend anybody, it’s fine. After all, there is nothing we can do about it.
“But don’t be a hypocrite by changing the narrative. Nobody is feeling entitled! If you refuse to show love when a person is alive, don’t do eye service when the person has passed away, just look away, and nobody will question your matter.”
In a dedicated live video on Instagram, the tearful Akindele revealed her relationship with the late Aderounmu and defended herself against the allegations by the brother.
“I’m so unhappy because, practically, you don’t know what I’m going through. I work hard; round the clock,” tearful Akindele lamented.
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In a private ceremony that has stirred a buzz in the entertainment industry, acclaimed filmmaker Daniel Ademinokan has exchanged vows for the third time, taking Tope Oshin as his bride. The renowned movie director, who was previously married to actress Doris Simon and later to another well-known actress, Stella Damasus, has embarked on a new chapter in his romantic journey.
Ademinokan’s initial marriage to Doris Simon marked a significant chapter in his personal life, followed by a subsequent union with Stella Damasus. The latter marriage, however, concluded in 2020, bringing an end to their six years union.
The latest development comes amidst a flurry of congratulatory messages from well-wishers within the entertainment sphere. Daniel Ademinokan and Tope Oshin have managed to keep details of their relationship discreet, heightening anticipation and intrigue surrounding their newly formed marital alliance.
As fans and industry insiders extend their best wishes to the couple, the spotlight on Daniel Ademinokan’s personal life continues to captivate audiences, making his matrimonial journey a topic of interest and discussion within the entertainment community.
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