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“YouTube is not going to last long in Nigeria as a platform” – Kanayo warns
Veteran Nollywood icon Kanayo O Kanayo has voiced his concerns regarding the growing trend of Nigerian actors venturing into content creation on YouTube.
In an Instagram post on Friday, the 62-year-old actor expressed disappointment at the shift in focus among some actors who have established their own YouTube channels, consequently reducing their involvement in acting for other producers.
Kanayo said it was “disappointing” that actors no longer prioritise the long-term success of Nollywood.
He also lamented the practice of his colleagues who demand exorbitant fees for one-day shoots, which often involve numerous scenes within a short period.
He expressed concerns that such a practice could take a toll on the health of actors.
“This is past midnight, I have sat back and watched the opportunities offered by the YouTube channel, a very good platform. But unfortunately, like anything that comes to Nigeria, our dear country, people jump in and try to mess it up,” he said.
“I watched with dismay and I make this out of no malice for anybody, it is being messed up by different things, especially the actors. Mark my words this day if I am a professional and I have been all these years, what I am going to say to you is going to come to pass.
“We built Nollywood brick by brick, block by block but the guys who have besieged YouTube, actors not the producers, do not have lessons, any sense of purpose to create a procedure for a lasting videography of creating content. Take, for instance, the whole irony of a one-day shoot, it is not sustainable.
“Some of them now make it difficult for producers and they will tell them that one day shoot is now N1 million or N1.5 million. It is not sustainable and it has adverse effects on your health in the long run. I hope you enjoy good health like us who started thirty-something years ago.
“I bear you no malice but the disservice you are doing to professionalism is not going to last long. By the way I see it, YouTube is not going to last long in Nigeria as a platform. And then most actors, have created their own channels and stopped acting for other producers.
“That is not the way to build the industry, you need to lend your service to other people. Yes we are creating content, but then we all need each other, that is the spirit by which Nollywood came about. So all these things I do not see its sustainability. I am advising you to travel to different locations such as Lagos, Enugu, Asaba, Ibadan and many more. But what I see presently, you do not know what you are doing to your health.”
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After successful London premiere, Aiyefele Movie to screen in all major cinemas across lagos from May 3rd (Photos)
On Friday 5th April 2024, Double Tees Productions premiered and screened the movie Aiyefele at the iconic Odeon Imac Cinema in Greenwich London.
The premiere red carpet was graced by hosts of Nollywood celebrities, from one of the lead actors Biola Adebayo, Bimbo Oshin. To celebrity guests Rykado Agbor and a host of others.
Aiyefele Movie (A Community on the Brink) is a riveting feature film that follows the journey of a community always on the brink of desolation; it struggles to find a cure for the plague killing its citizens as its beliefs and practices conflict with the new faith brought by missionaries. The people are threatened by a self-destructive culture,
assaulted by an endemic disease and oppressed by some evil forces until an unexpected visitor arrives to lead them from the drumbeats of sorrow to a vibrant tune of freedom.
Aiyefele features a respected ensemble cast in the industry, including Odun Adekola, Mercy Aigbe, Femi Branch, Bimbo Oshin, Biola Adebayo, Rotimi Salami, Lara Aiyeomoni and Akinola Akano. It is directed by
the award-winning Seun Olaiya.
Set in 18th Century Nigeria and England, Aiyefele takes its audiences on an emotional journey of sacrifice, reflection, and redemption.
Executive Producers are Toyin Moore and Omotayo Utomi.
Feedback from the Premiere in London has been hugely positive, with the audience describing the movie as interesting, funny, emotional, with a wow effect and an immersive experience.
AIYEFELE Movie will be showing at Bluepictures cinema in City Mall Lagos from Friday 3rd May 2024.
Check out pictures from the London Premiere below.
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Nigerian singer, Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has revealed that he has never been heartbroken.
While appearing on Madame Joyce’s ‘Cocktails & Takeaways’ podcast, Ruger said he has been longing for a heartbreak but it hasn’t happened yet.
He said, “I have never been heartbroken. But I’m waiting [for it]. I know that it is going to happen at some point.
“Where are the wicked women? Come and show me pepper. Come out and show me what you can do.”
On his ideal woman, Ruger said he loves funny women.
“When you’re funny, you already have 20 percent of my heart. You have to be very funny. I have to see the humour from afar then I will be moving close,” the singer added.
In a concert dubbed “Unforgettable,” Nigerian Afro-fusion star Burna Boy, widely known as the “African Giant,” lived up to his moniker and delivered a performance worthy of its title. Opening with the fan-favourite “Gbona,” Burna Boy ignited the Guyana National Stadium with an electrifying set that transcended language and embraced culture.
‘Gbona’ is the Yoruba word for ‘hot’ and that’s what the ‘Ye’ artist served up.
“When the music enters your body,” Burna Boy belted in his signature laid-back vocals, a lyric that perfectly captured the atmosphere. Though the concert began close to midnight, the energy buzzed throughout Burna Boy’s hour-long set. He was a skilled storyteller, taking the audience on a journey that culminated in a rousing finale with another crowd-pleaser, “Last Last!”
The night wasn’t just about Burna Boy. Social media buzzed with positive reviews, with many praising not just the artist but the entire production. “I wouldn’t call myself a die-hard fan,” one attendee, Temeica Prince, wrote on Facebook, “but Burna Boy and his team DELIVERED!”
Sponsors ENet, Hits and Jams Entertainment, and One Guyana were lauded for creating an “adrenaline-charged” experience. “Congratulations on this!! MAJOR!!!” echoed Nick Yearwood on Instagram, reflecting the sentiment of many.
The “Unforgettable” concert wasn’t just a one-man show. The night boasted an impressive opening act line-up featuring regional stars Tanya Stephens, Nigy Boy, Timeka Marshall, Busy Signal, Aw Lyrical, and Zalchemi.
With its stellar performances, impressive sound design, and captivating aesthetics, the “Unforgettable” concert goes down as a landmark event for Guyana. The night not only solidified Burna Boy’s status as a global force but also cemented Guyana’s growing reputation as a vibrant entertainment and cultural hub.
After successful London premiere, Aiyefele Movie to screen in all major cinemas across lagos from May 3rd (Photos)
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