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Bolanle Ninalowo Shines in ‘IREKE’ With Spiritual Warrior Role

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Bolanle Ninalowo shines in IREKE with spiritual warrior role, diving deep into Yoruba mythology and ancestral power in this historical fantasy epic

anle Ninalowo shines in IREKE, a powerful historical fantasy that premieres on 25 July in London, Lagos, and Abeokuta.

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The actor delivers one of his most intense performances yet, portraying a warrior slave haunted by spirits and driven by rebellion.

In a moving interview, Ninalowo said, “He’s a man caught between anger and submission, haunted by spirits and oppressed by kings. He fights with fire in his soul and pain in his past.”

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Bolanle Ninalowo shines in IREKE not just in battle scenes but in delivering a raw emotional portrayal rooted in Yoruba tradition.

The film, directed by Gbolahan Peter Macjob, explores themes of love, oppression, and spiritual awakening.

“It was intense. Spiritual. Necessary,” Ninalowo explained. “My character gave me the chance to dig deep into ancestral memory and channel raw emotion.”

The cast and crew created an atmosphere that Ninalowo described as sacred. He said, “There were days we cried after scenes because the energy was so heavy and so real.”

My character gave me the chance to dig deep into ancestral memory and channel raw emotion.

To prepare for the role, Ninalowo trained rigorously for combat scenes and adopted a meditative process to fully immerse himself in the character.

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“I stayed silent for hours on set to stay in character. It was a journey,” he revealed.

IREKE follows a defiant slave whose memories and rebellion are triggered by a sacred herb. The narrative weaves spiritual depth, romance, and political drama into a tale that aims to redefine African epic cinema.

“Freedom isn’t just physical, it’s spiritual. Love can heal, but it can also haunt. And our history, no matter how painful, deserves to be told,” Ninalowo concluded.

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The film is executive-produced in the UK by Dr Clare Anyiam-Osigwe and Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe. With its international debut, IREKE positions itself as a global celebration of Yoruba mythology and African storytelling.

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Olu Jacobs’ funeral mass draws dignitaries in Lagos

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Olu Jacobs funeral mass begins in Lagos as Joke Silva, family members and prominent dignitaries gather to honour the late Nollywood veteran

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Lizzy Anjorin Questions Court Order Over Priscilla Ojo’s Son

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Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.

Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.

The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.

“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.

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Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.

Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.

The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.

The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.

An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.

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Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.

Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.

The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.

The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.

In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.

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BBNaija Kess Says Big Brother Makes Life Harder

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Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.

“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.

The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.

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Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.

His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.

Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.

However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.

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