Poverty & Piracy Killing Movie Industry...I’m going into farming – Taiwo Hassan

It’s been long since we heard from popular actor, Taiwo Hassan, also known as Ogogo. He was once the poster boy of the Yoruba movie industry.

Though that was then, not a few things have changed. For Ogogo, it is not a question of whether he has become less in demand by marketers but that the dynamism of movie-making has changed.

“I just can’t be chasing some jobs that are not worth it now. Imagine going to Ibadan now on fuel of about N30, 000, the producers don’t usually have the fund to pay for my hotel and I will lodge my personal assistants in hotels as well. I can’t commit to jobs that are not worth it. It is not every job that one gets to do at a certain stage in one’s life.”

Aside from that, Ogogo said piracy had caused a lot of actors to become impoverished. “No marketer can finance a movie project with a large amount of money. Imagine releasing a movie in the morning by 9am and by 2pm the pirated copies will be out. So, how do we get our royalties or how does the marketer recoup his investment?”

Speaking further on the impact of piracy, the tall and dark-skinned actor said many of his colleagues are now being fed by their wives. “We solely depend on God’s mercy now, and the goodwill of those who love us. Only few have small businesses of their own. As I speak, some actors are being fed by their wives. 

A big marketer in the industry told me when he wanted to release a Yoruba movie, some Igbo boys in Alaba told him to settle the pirates so they don’t pirate his movie. That is happening in a lawful society.”

Rejecting suggestions that movie stars are extravagant, Ogogo said they earned less than many people thought. "Footballers and musicians make more money than actors. Actors are the least paid.”

Asked about his next line of action, Ogogo who still acts, said he was planning to go into farming. “My parents were farmers. I have partially started the process of going into farming.”

Fashola inspects failed portion of Apap-Ijora bridge in Lagos

Hon Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, SAN (middle), Federal Controller of Works, Engr. Godwin Eke (right) and Managing Director of Buildwell Plants & Equipment Industries Ltd, Engr. Georges Mohanna(middle) during the Minister’s inspection of the failed portion of the Apapa-Ijora bridge linking the Apapa Central Business District with Lagos Island in Lagos on Thursday 4, August 2016. More photos after the cut...

PIX THREE: Hon Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, SAN (right), Federal Controller of Works, Engr. Godwin Eke( left) and Managing Director of Buildwell Plants & Equipment Industries Ltd, Engr. Georges Mohanna(middle) during the Minister’s inspection of the failed portion of the Apapa-Ijora bridge linking the Apapa Central Business District with Lagos Island in Lagos on Thursday 4, August 2016.

AT 54, Actress Joke Silva Scares Young Ladies (photos)

Not everyone who gets to a certain level of old age tend to look stunner especially with the hardship in the country which has affected the financial status of many.

Taking a good look at actress cum disciplinarian, Joke Silva, will anyone believe that she is 54, considering her good looks and curvy body?

Not many her age will have such an attractive body, but the actress has been able to maintain that good looks because she does not allow things bother her and above all, she prays a lot for God to take control of her anger.

She is an epitome of beauty, a type of mother many pray to have and a beauty that brings smiles on the face of her actor hubby, Olu Jacobs. No wonder her husband cannot stop stepping out without her by his side just to show other ladies how to dress and keep themselves attractive to their potential suitors.

While applauding her sense of dressing and the good looks, it is hoped that many females will try and emulate some uniqueness from her.

Omotola Promises to Shock Fans

Nollywood Diva, Omotola Jalade has promised to surprise fans with her next movie role.

Speaking on the unusual role she is set to take in the Moses Inwang-directed movie, Omotola shared on Instagram: ‘So I’m doing a shock project friends! I always strive to do projects that Move the narrative forward at different stages. Mortal inheritance, Blood sisters, Ije… We’re on to another one fam… However, with this project you will either Love me more or outrightly begin Hate me… I’m doing something I’ve never done, I’m … to be continued.‘

Stella Damasus preaches about keeping enemy-friends

Controversial Nollywood actress turned singer and motivational speaker, Stella Damasus has a word for fans about surrounding themselves with some enemies in disguise of friends.

The mother of two took to her Instagram page to share her thoughts.

See what she wrote below...

Age is Nothing but a Number, Kate Henshaw

Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, aside motivating aspiring actors with her acting prowess has also used her fitness to motivate others and she is ready to encourage as many that are ready to follow her footsteps.

The actress who now spends her leisure time keeping fit at the gym has been able to inspire many with the short videos she shares on her pages and has also earned her very accolades.

Recently, a fan who appreciates what she has been doing applauded her agility despite her age but she had to clear the air by noting that age is just a number and has nothing to do with keeping fit.

She stated that people who bully others due to age only do that to bring others down and have no value to add.