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Halima Abubakar opens up on sex for roles in Nollywood

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Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar has disclosed that she took a break from acting because she didn’t want to join a clique.

Halima, who revealed this on her Twitter page, also alleged that some producers demand sex before giving actresses opportunities in their movies.

The actress wrote: “I left Twitter not Nollywood. I produce my own movies. I no get strength for s3x. Taking a break is necessary. I have won all awards, so I won’t be too hungry to ass lick, or belong to a group.

“Like I said before, I don’t have a filter. I say the truth. I mean that’s me.”

When asked by a fan, if producers demand sex before roles are cast in Nollywood, Halima affirmed.

The fan had asked, “Serious!! That means it is true that producers do demand sex from female actresses before casting them in movies. Our sisters are not safe”

She responded, ‘So many yes.”

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BREAKING: Popular Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor dies at 62

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Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has died at the age of 62 after a prolonged illness.

 

This was disclosed by a social commentator, Morris Monye, via his X handle, on Sunday.

 

Muonagor was said to have suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis.

 

The sudden news of his demise comes just few days after a viral video where he solicited funds to help him have a Kidney transplant.

 

Monye wrote, “Deeply heartbroken by the news of Amaechi Muonagor’s passing.

 

“He was a talented Nollywood actor whose presence on our screens was truly masterful.

 

“We watched with concern as he battled health issues, offering whatever support we could to help him seek treatment in India.

 

“This tragic loss highlights the need for better healthcare in our country.”

 

Muonagor, a native of Idemili, in Anambra, was born August 20, 1962.

 

He was an actor and producer. In 2016, he was nominated for AMVCA 2017 Best Actor in a comedy.

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In 1989, after his youth service, Muonagor started working for the News Agency of Nigeria. He left his job a few years later for an acting role in his first movie as Akunatakasi in Taboo 1, a Nigerian movie.

 

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Popular Nollywood actor, Mr Ibu dies of cardiac arrest at 62

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Ace Nigerian actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has passed away at the age of 62.

 

His death comes hours after another popular actor, Quadri Oyebamiji, better known as Sisi Quadri, died.

 

Emeka Rollas, the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), broke the news in an Instagram post on Saturday evening.

 

Rollas quoted Don Nwuzor, the actor’s longtime manager, as confirming that he died of cardiac arrest.

 

“Mr Ibu suffered cardiac arrest according to his manager for 24 years Mr Don Single Nwuzor,” the post reads in part.

 

“I announce with deep sense of grief that Mr Ibu didnt make it. May his soul rest in peace.”

 

In October last year, the ace actor revealed he was battling with a life-threatening illness.

 

Ibu, who spoke from a hospital bed, also cried out for financial assistance over the medical condition.

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The film star’s plight prompted calls on social media for the AGN to assist one of its own.

 

Several people announced their donations to the ailing actor, including the Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Foundation, which revealed it “paid the entire medical expenses of Ibu”.

 

On November 6, Ibu’s family revealed that the actor’s leg had been amputated after undergoing seven surgeries. He, however, remained in the hospital where had been recuperating.

 

In January, the movie star returned home after months in the hospital.

 

 

The 63-year-old actor delved into acting ina the early 2000s but rose to fame for his role in the movie ‘Mr Ibu,’ which was released in 2004.

 

He also featured in a plethora of movies such as ‘Coffin Producers’, ‘Husband Suppliers’, ‘International Players’, ‘Mr.Ibu in London’ and ‘Police Recruit’

 

Ibu was well known for his comedic roles which earned him several nominations and awards.

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Actor Sisi Quadri is laid to rest

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Theatre practitioners stormed Iwo, Osun State on Saturday to pay last respect to one of their members, Qodri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri.

 

Qodri died on Friday and his body arrived at his residence in Iwo on Saturday morning for final burial rites.

 

Mourners, including indigenes and residents of Iwo, stormed the Agbowo area of the town, where his resident was located waiting to have a final view of the body.

 

The body, however, arrived around 11 am in an ambulance prompting some of the sympathisers to cry profusely as the body was taken out of the ambulance.

 

His body was eventually lowered into the grave before 1 pm after Islamic rites were performed by Muslim clerics.

 

His colleagues in the industry were also part of the mourners at the scene, as many of them could not hide their emotion and burst into tears as they bid him final farewell.

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