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Nigeria not safe, scrap NYSC, Kate Henshaw tells FG

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Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has called for the scrapping of the compulsory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

Citing insecurity as her reason, the actress stressed that the idea of the programme had been defeated due to the government’s failure to secure the lives of corps members.

She made this known on her X account on Wednesday.

Recalling her days as a corps member, Henshaw recounted how she enjoyed uninterrupted trips and the perks of owning the NYSC ID card.

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“When I served in the North,it was a very memorable experience. Travelling from Bauchi by road to the airport was safe, and then flying to Lagos just with my NYSC ID card, which also got me rebate on my ticket,” she said.

Justifying the reasons for the call for the cancellation of the programme, she added, “It’s time to scrap this idea since corpers can’t travel within this country without let or hindrance! Stop putting the lives of young people at risk with moribund ideas. Security is a priority and needs to be sorted totally, not technically.”

The NYSC programme was instituted in 1973 by the then-Yakubu Gowon regime to serve as a unifier for Nigerians who were divided across religious and ethnic lines following the civil war of 1967 to 1970.

For years, the idea yielded positive results, but in recent times, the programme has encountered several challenges, especially insecurity, which has claimed the lives of innocent Nigerian graduates.

From being victims of election violence to kidnappings and civil unrest, Nigerian graduates have cited these reasons for their deployment to places where they feel relatively safe.

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“White men pay me in dollars because they’re attracted to my amputated leg” Actress Doris reveals

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In a recent revelation, popular Nollywood actress Doris, who is an amputee, opened up about her personal life, revealing that some white men pay her for being an amputee.

Doris, revealed that despite her amputation, she has continued to engage in romantic relationships. However, she expressed her dissapointment upon discovering that some men dated her out of pity. In a particularly upsetting incident, she found that a man she was seeing had saved her name as “one leg girl” in his phone, a name that deeply hurt her.

Doris also touched on the aspect of her dating life, mentioning her interactions with white men who are specifically attracted to amputees, known as ‘devotees’. These men often request videos of her amputated leg, offering payment in dollars for such content. Actress Doris also revealed the heightened sensitivity of her amputated leg, explaining that it significantly enhances her physical sensations.

Also recall that Freelanews had reported earlier in the year that actress Bimbo Ademoye shared her early career experiences,. Bimbo, recalled how numerous producers wanted to exploit her appearance for sexualized roles. During an interview with the Sun newspaper, she recounted how she was often stereotyped for sexually suggestive characters, a typecasting she actively resisted.

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Bimbo’s career took a turn for the better when she was given a chance by the producer named Isong which allowed her showcase her acting talent and propelled her to greater heights in the industry.

Adding to the conversation on the direction of Nollywood, actor Yul Edochie criticized Nigerian producers and directors for their tendency to mirror Western and Hollywood film styles. He passionately argued for the importance of Nollywood in reflecting the rich and diverse Nigerian culture. He stated that instead of attempting to replicate foreign film industries, Nollywood should focus on telling authentic Nigerian stories and presenting its unique culture in a more prominent light.

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My Husband Is The One Who Goes To Market – Nollywood Actress, Omotola Ekeinde

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A woman must know her place and submit to her husband. The greatest mistake a woman can make is to want to stand shoulder to shoulder with her man. When you show submission your man will respect and adore you gor it. ”

“My husband is actually the one who goes to the market. I don’t go to the market because I can’t. Because of my status, I can’t. But my husband didn’t say you know traditionally, a man is not supposed to go to the market, I’m not gonna go, no. My husband actually goes to the market.”

“Earlier in my career, I used to go with him but I’d stay in the car, because our cars are tinted, so I’d stay in the car. But then, one time we went to Tejuosho and someone found out I was in the car. It became a major security risk, so he said don’t ever go with me again. He goes and he has fun and he comes back home, and I do the cooking, so you see we strengthen each other”.

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Why I love Asake – South African singer, Tyla spills

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Tyla Laura Seethal, a South African singer, has explained why she adores Nigerian singer Asake.

Tyla said he loves how Asake uses his “choir vocals” in a recent RollingStone interview about the inspiration behind her viral hit “Water.”

Her song ‘Water’ was inspired by Amapiano from her home country, childhood R&B influences, and Nigerian Afrobeats, she said.

She said, “Amapiano music is the core of it [‘Water’] in my opinion. And just all of the influences from growing up like Rihanna and all the R&B girlies, R&B boys, pop girls. That type of influences I love bringing into my music.

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“Something I really love in Afrobeats music is when I hear those step vocals that sound like a choir, almost. And I really love the way Asake uses it. I just always love the way it sounds. So, with the chorus [of my song ‘Water,’ I incorporated it]. Obviously, people can’t stop singing, they can’t get it out of their minds, which I love.”

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Grammy-winning singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has identified her compatriot, Asake, and buzzing South African singer Tyla as her favourite African artists at the moment.

The Oscar-nominated diva spoke on the red carpet of the Time100 Next Gala in New York recently.

The interviewer asked: “Who are your favourite African artists right now?”

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Tems responded: “My favourite African artists right now are Asake and Tyla.

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