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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.”
The video shows a woman resembling Eke engaging in a sexual act, but Eke firmly refutes the claim, pointing out differences in appearance and condemning the video as a fantasy created by her detractors.
Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) winner Mercy Eke has strongly denied any involvement in a viral video circulating online.
The video features a woman who bears a resemblance to Eke, engaging in a sexual act while using an adult toy. However, Eke has made it clear that the woman in the video is not her.
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Taking to Instagram, the reality TV star condemned the video and outlined specific differences in appearance between herself and the woman.
She noted that she does not wear long nails, piercings, or the specific type of socks seen in the video. Eke stated that these distinctions prove the woman is not her, calling the circulating footage a product of “evil fantasies” aimed at tarnishing her image.
Eke posted, “The video y’all are circulating can never be me. I do not wear long nails. No piercing. I don’t wear such socks, that girl does not look like me. Sorry to disappoint y’all evil fantasies. I don’t do such nonsense. Not my MO.”
Fans and supporters have rallied around Eke, praising her for addressing the situation directly and denouncing the spread of the false video.
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Mohbad’s father demanded immediate burial after receiving N2 million – personal assistant
Mohbad’s personal assistant, Adeyemo Boluwatife, testified at the coroner’s inquest that the late singer’s father, Joseph Aloba, demanded his immediate burial after receiving N2 million from Davido. This was revealed during a hearing in Ikorodu regarding the circumstances of Mohbad’s death.
Adeyemo Boluwatife, the personal assistant to the late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has testified at the coroner’s inquest in Ikorodu, Lagos State, claiming that Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, requested an immediate burial after receiving N2 million from Davido.
Adeyemo made this statement while appearing before the inquest, which was set up to investigate the cause of the singer’s sudden death on September 12, 2023.
Adeyemo revealed that after Mohbad’s death, his father was insistent on burying him quickly, despite the ongoing calls for justice and an autopsy.
He added that Aloba’s decision came after Davido sent N2 million, of which N1 million was transferred by Adeyemo to Aloba and the remaining sum was given to Mohbad’s younger brother, Adura.
The funds were used to cover hospital expenses and ambulance fees.
The inquest was set up by the Lagos State Government after Mohbad’s death raised suspicions across the nation. His body was exhumed for an autopsy on September 21, 2023, amid widespread demands for justice.
During the court proceedings, Adeyemo also disclosed that law enforcement officials took custody of Mohbad’s phone following his death.
This testimony has added further complexity to the unfolding investigation into Mohbad’s mysterious death, which has already ignited debates and calls for transparency in the case.
Islamic singer Ibraheem Labaeka resigns from his role as Special Assistant to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, citing discomfort with being paid for doing nothing. Labaeka’s resignation letter, now viral on social media, explains his decision to prioritise purpose and impact over the position.
Popular Islamic singer Ibraheem Labaeka has resigned from his position as Special Assistant to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
In a resignation letter dated September 12, 2024, Labaeka expressed his discomfort with being compensated for a role in which he felt his contributions were unnecessary.
Labaeka stated that his conscience could not allow him to continue in a job that lacked purpose and impact.
He highlighted that public service should be based on trust, and he could no longer accept a salary without fulfilling his responsibilities meaningfully.
The letter, which has garnered widespread attention on social media, reflects Labaeka’s dissatisfaction with the position.
He expressed appreciation to Governor AbdulRazaq for the opportunity but reiterated that he could not stay in a role that went against his principles.
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