30th July, 2013
‘Bukky Ajayi Will Live Long’
Film producer/director and legal practitioner, Tunji Bamishigbin, has claimed that the death rumour being spread about veteran actress and broadcaster, Bukky Ajayi, is an indication that she will live longer.
While expressing displeasure at the expensive rumour, Bamishigbin hoped that this is a sign that the actress will live longer. “It is unfortunate that some people somewhere are just spreading misleading information. But I pray that God will turn it into a positive one for Bukky Ajayi. She will live longer,” he said.
On Monday, the aged actress debunked the death rumour in a phone chat with P.M.NEWS Nollywood Reel. She therefore urged her fans to ignore the rumour.
“I was surprised to hear the rumour as well. About four people had called me concerning this issue, but I didn’t take it seriously until my daughter and her husband also called. I’m hale and hearty, and nothing is wrong with me,” Mama, as the actress is fondly called, said.
She explained that “if it was when I was ill, perhaps, I won’t be surprised. But I’m okay now, that’s why I’m wondering where the rumour emanated from. ”
Glitz, Glamour At Yvonne Nelson Movie Premiere
Following a successful premiere in Ghana, House of Gold, an Yvonne Nelson production, has made an entry into Nigerian cinemas with an impressive premiere that attracted celebrities and hundreds of Nigerian movie enthusiasts.
Amid glitz and glamour at the Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, Lagos, the movie, during screening was greeted with laughter and cheers by the audience. The film is filled with witty dialogues and hilarious scenarios.
Directed by Pascal Amanfo, the movie tells the story of the children of Dan Ansah Williams, a high flying entrepreneur, business mogul, polygamist and socialite, who is battling with cancer and has six weeks to live. With the help of his long time associate and legal representative, he embarks on a mission to re-call all his children home. Most of the children were born out of wedlock.
Dan’s last wish is to have his children all under one roof for seven days so that they will get to know one another and to be bonded together as one family. However, the reunion proves a little more than everyone bargained for as each child indeed returns with an agenda and this sets the stage for the most hilarious and bizarre seven days of their lives.
House of Gold, produced by Media GH, stars Yvonne Nelson, Majid Michel, Eddie Watson, Luckie Lawson, Umar Krupp, Omawumi Megbele, Mercy Chinwo and Ice Prince Zamani.
The premiere was preceded by a red carpet reception graced by Ghollywood and Nollywood celebrities.
Toyin Adegbola Gets Govt Appointment
After many years of contributing her quota to the development of the entertainment industry in the country, Toyin Adegbola, otherwise known as Asewo To Re Mecca, has been given an appointment as a board member of the Osun State Arts and Culture.
The light skinned actress, who once worked with the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State, BCOS, disclosed that she got a call from the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, who informed her of the development.
“I never knew I will one day be recognised by my state government. In fact, this is one of the best moments of my life and entire career,” she said.
Ibinabo Searches For Miss Earth
National President of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Ibinabo Fiberesima, is set to hold another edition of her Miss Earth Beauty Pageant.
The ex-beauty queen said that the pageant is aimed at discovering young girls with beautiful face and body structure, and who have good knowledge of environmental issues. They must be within age 18 and 25.
The winner of the competition, Ibinabo added, will get a brand new Toyota Camry automobile, N3 million and a return trip to represent Nigeria at the World Miss Earth pageant.
“The second prize is N1 million and the opportunity to represent Nigeria at the Miss International in Japan, while the third prize is the sum of N500,000,” she said.