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Cast of yet-to-be released movie late Nollywood star Oniga featured mourn

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Nollywood stars who featured in a yet-to-be released movie – Love Castle – have mourned the demise of their colleague, Rachel Oniga.

The movie producer, Beatrice Ogunmola in a statement on Monday, described Oniga as “an icon”.

Oniga before her demise featured in the movie alongside Kehinde Bankole, Jide Kosoko, Zack Orji, Desmond Elliot, Femi Adebayo Salami, Adedimeji Lateef, Halima Abubakar.

Ogunmola said, “My dear Chief (Mrs) Rachel Tabuno Oniga, our own Aunty Rachel in the Nollywood industry, your death is one too many. To say that we’re devastated is an understatement.

Recalling how they met in Houston, USA in 2019, she explained how Oniga welcomed the upcoming project — Love Castle.

“Being a screen goddess, you were casted to play IYALODE in Love Castle movie. You accepted the role with all joy.

“After reading the screenplay, you sent me this message via WhatsApp “This is a wonderful story and well scripted. I am in love with it.”

“Come November 2019 at our Ibadan movie location, you came on fully ready as usual; you nailed your role. You were friendly, a mother to many you were, even on that set.

“During the 2020 COVID – 19 lockdown, you sent WhatsApp messages asking about the progress of Love Castle and we both shared how the pandemic had slowed the world down,” she said.

She continued that she and Oniga wanted the pandemic to be over so Love Castle will be released, adding that Oniga encouraged her a lot during this period.

“On July 24, I sent you a “Safe the date” premiere invite, but you didn’t reply. I never knew you’ll never reply. I never knew you were battling to stay on this side with us.

“The entire Love Castle Cast and Crew mourn your death. You won’t be at the premiere event with us; you won’t see the final project you worked so hard on come to live. It’s a hard pill to swallow.” she added.

Other members of the crew, including Jide Kosoko Desmond Elliott, Lateef Adedimeji and Kehinde Bankole in their separate condolence messages mourned Oniga’s demise.

“Late Oniga was a nice colleague and the memory of the time spent together will never be forgotten.” Kosoko said.

On his part, Elliot said the country and the world of entertainment would miss her greatly.

Lateef who also rendered an emotional tribute, admonished everyone to reflect and evaluate their ways of life, noting that life is ephemeral but beautiful.

The crew, prayed that God will grant the family fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss. (NAN) www.nannews.ng

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Van Vicker Celebrates 21st Wedding Anniversary: “I Have No Regrets”

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Ghanaian Nollywood actor Van Vicker has marked his 21st wedding anniversary with his wife, Adjoa Van Vicker, sharing heartfelt reflections on their journey together. In an emotional Instagram post, he expressed gratitude to God and offered insights into the complexities of marriage, describing it as a “bed of thorns and roses” filled with both beautiful moments and challenges.

Van Vicker emphasized the importance of marrying the right person and understanding them deeply. He highlighted that staying “in love” is crucial, stating, “the desire to want to stay married” motivates him to continue their journey together. He shared his belief that while marriage has its difficulties, love remains a beautiful experience, saying, “I have no regrets about being married and staying married.”

In his post, he reflected on their 30-year relationship, stating, “I am blessed to have my wife, Adjoa Van Vicker, by my side all these years.” He prayed for the grace to continue navigating the challenges of marriage and expressed his appreciation for the love they share.

Last year, Van Vicker surprised fans by celebrating their 20th anniversary, emphasizing that their journey began three decades ago and recognizing their marriage as a profound blessing.

Happy anniversary to the couple!

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Davido Declares ‘Timeless’ His Best Album

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Award-winning artist Davido has declared his fourth album, *Timeless*, as his best work to date. In an interview with comedian and actor Broda Shaggi during the unveiling of his new Puma collection, Davido discussed his fashion choices and shared insights about his music.

Reflecting on his style, Davido stated, “They say I like to dress like a rapper because I love urban fashion. I love wearing T-shirts, jeans, and sneakers to look comfortable. You will find me in a suit when it’s time to collect money. Sometimes, I also wear Agbada.”

Released on March 31, 2023, *Timeless* achieved remarkable success, setting records for first-day and first-week streams on platforms like Spotify Nigeria, Audiomack, Boomplay, and YouTube. The album received a Grammy nomination for Best Global Album and produced hit singles such as “Unavailable,” featuring Musa Keys, which earned a Grammy nod for Best African Song Performance, and “Feel,” nominated for Best Global Song Performance.

In the interview, Davido hinted that his upcoming album will surpass *Timeless*, a sentiment he echoed earlier this year when hosting American content creator Kai Cenat. Fans can look forward to the new album’s lead single, a collaboration with Jamaican star YG Marley.

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‘Adire’ Secures Four Nominations at the Best of Nollywood Awards

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The film *dire, featuring Kehinde Bankole, has garnered four nominations at the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards. FilmOne Entertainment announced this achievement via their Instagram, highlighting the film’s exceptional cinematography and performances.

The nominations include:
– Best Cinematography
– Best Actress
– Best Costume
– Best Production Design

Released on Netflix on January 13, 2024, Adire earned ₦8 million in its opening weekend. The BON Awards, established in 2009, recognize outstanding achievements within the Nollywood industry and feature over 30 categories.

The film follows a young female fashion entrepreneur, played by Kehinde Bankole, who grapples with the consequences of her dark past as a sex worker. It was created and written by Jack’enneth Opukeme, who also acts in the film, and directed by Adeoluwa Owu, also known as Captain Degzy. The cast includes notable names such as Femi Branch, Kelechi Udegbe, and Yvonne Jegede.

In addition to Adire, Jagun Jagun leads the nominations with a total of 12.

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