The popular actor discusses the challenges that come with being an actor in Nollywood.
Popular Nigerian filmmaker and voice actor, Deyemi Okanlawon, has said that Nollywood actors are paid meagre amounts for roles.
Okanlawon said this while reeling out the major challenges of actors in the country while speaking on MTV Base Africa programme, Lights, Camera Stardom, alongside his colleague Daniel Etim-Effiong, Naija News reports.
According to him, thespians in the Nigerian movie industry are criminally underpaid.
“I think [Nollywood] actors are not being paid enough. And the other hand, we are not financially literal enough to use what we do have and maximise it to protect ourselves in the future,” Okanlawon said.
Speaking in the affirmative, Etim-Effiong added: “I also think that the way the [Nigerian movie] industry works, it doesn’t provide enough for the actors to work with both financially and otherwise.
“For example, I don’t think actors are given enough time to prepare [for their roles]. I don’t think actors are given enough time even to work on themselves.”
Meanwhile, Nigerian musician, Simisola Kosoko, professionally known as Simi, has sparked mixed reactions after speaking of being heartbroken.
Naija News reports that Simi took to her verified Twitter page late Wednesday night to say that Nigeria broke her heart again.
She said the situation in Nigeria breaks her “heart a little more every day.”
The 35-year-old singer wondered how Nigerians are coping with the current economic turmoil.
“Nigeria just breaks my heart a little more every day. How are people surviving? Simi asked on the microblogging platform, Twitter.
The post by the Duduke crooner has since generated a barrage of reactions on social media as Nigerians aired their experiences.
Nollywood actor, Deyemi Okanlawon, has gushed over the beauty of his colleague, Kate Henshaw, while wondering how she keeps looking younger despite her age.
Naija News reports that the actress cum fitness expert who turned 52 a few days ago is among other top celebrities that are considered to be ‘ageing backwards’.
Taking to his Instagram page on Friday night, Deyemi shared a photo from the movie ‘Blood Sisters’ in which he starred alongside Kate Henshaw.
According to him, his colleague is at the top of the list of women alive who terrify him, including a heartfelt concern for people, passion for work and the energy she displays.
He wrote: “Some of you will see this pic and be doing “Awww she looks so gentle & pretty!” Lemme just tell you ppl now @k8henshaw is at the top of the list of women alive who terrify me! Her heart for people, her passion for her craft, her energy for life is really a terrifying wonder to behold… and dear ancient… I mean big… sis, we celebrate your full 2052 yrs on earth in peace and love”
Kate Henshaw Shares Three Facts About Herself
Meanwhile, Kate Henshaw has shared three facts about herself.
The thespian, who recently turned 52, posted pictures of herself in three different personality types and described herself in three words, fit, fab, and fun.
The actress, who is known for her dedication to working out, made it clear that she is committed to living a life of holistic wellness for her body, mind, and spirit.
She referred to herself as an unflappable warrior who would not remain silent.
Nollywood actor, Deyemi Okanlawon, proposed to his wife, Damilola, again as they celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary.
Naija News reports that the thespian shared the beautiful moment via his Instagram page on Thursday night.
In the video, Deyemi recalled not knowing anything about marriage when he first asked his wife to marry him ten years ago.
According to him, they have gone through many challenges, happy moments as well as crying together and he is asking her to marry him again.
The actor went on his knees and popped the question again to his wife, who said ‘Yes’ with a teary eye and he slipped the ring into her finger.
He said, “It’s been 10 beautiful years, we have got two beautiful boys. I didn’t really know what I was saying will you marry me? I didn’t know what Will you marry me meant’. I didn’t know that it meant will you journey with me? Would you do battle with me?
“We may go against the world together, would we dream together? Would we live together? Cry together ,do everything together. And so today, ten years later, I am going to ask the question again, ‘’will you say yes again?
“10 years and many lessons later my beautiful bride I still really don’t know much but I know I love you and I’m grateful to God for leading me to you. Oh and thank you for loving a reformed trouble maker like me”
Nollywood actor, Deyemi Okanlawon, proposed to his wife, Damilola, again as they celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary.
The actor shared a video that captured the moment he went on his knees to ask her to marry him all over again.
‘’It’s been 10 beautiful years, we have got two beautiful boys. I didn’t really know what I was saying will you marry me? I didn’t know what Will you marry me meant’. I didn’t know that it meant will you journey with me? Would you do battle with me? We may go against the world together, would we dream together? Would we live together? Cry together , do everything together. And so today, ten years later, I am going to ask the question again, ‘’will you say yes again?” Adeyemi said while on one knees and holding a box with a ring
His teary wife said ‘Yes’ and he slipped the ring into her hands.
See more photos and the video below…
Nollywood actor, Deyemi Okanlawon, has tackled his colleague, Bimbo Ademoye, for hiding her romantic relationship with, video disc jockey, VJ Adams.
Naija News reports that this comes after the thespian took to her Instagram page on Friday to celebrate VJ Adams on his birthday.
Bimbo who has been rumoured to be in a relationship with the media personality surprised many fans and colleagues with her birthday message to him.
In the birthday post, the movie star listed VJ Adams’ admirable qualities describing their relationship as the case of a brother and sister.
She wrote: “Omo Alhaja, paddy mi to sure ju, ibro makanaki up Omo adugbo, fine boy looking gehgeh, my personal person. Selfless to the core. You’re such a breath of fresh air. One of the sweetest humans ever. If only people know how [email protected] you are underneath that fine with plenty bear bear.
“I pray for you from the deepest part of my heart, alone or with multiple. May all that you wish for come to pass, I place you under this canopy of protection.
“You’re loved, you are light therefore everything you touch shall turn to gold. It’s your birthday today but I’d celebrate you all year long. Happy birthday Ibrahim… Loads of love “Bro”. Xoxo your sis”.
Reacting to the post, Deyemi Okanlawon berated Bimbo over the birthday message, saying the duo is not related.
He wrote, “Ta ni bro eh??? Yeye dey smell! Mtchewwwwww! Happy Birthday Baba Barakat aka @iamvjadams”.
Wife of Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Hadiza El-Rufai, on Wednesday, celebrated actor Deyemi Okanlawon on his birthday.
Deyemi has enjoyed a good run with his inclusion in some of the highest-grossing movies in Nigeria such as Blood Sisters, Elesin Oba, The King’s Horseman; Omo Ghetto: The Saga, and King of Boys: The Return of the King.
In celebration of his birthday, Deyemi via his official Twitter wrote, “It’s my birthday… Grateful to God for a humbling past, an exciting present and an amazing future!”
Mrs El-Rufai dropped a response, “Happy birthday.”
The actor has flooded his Instagramfeed with sexy photos of himself to mark his day.
Deyemi chose razor-sharp captions for his posts.
He captioned one, “Long year, thankful for everyone in my life…Strength.” The ‘Blood Sisters’ actor captioned another, “What’s in the future…Vision.”
His colleagues and fans have flooded the comment section to celebrate with him.
Award winning actor, Deyemi Okanlawon has caused a stir following an outstanding outfit worn to a recent event in Lagos.
Naija News reports that the talented actor and his colleagues were at film studio celebrating a new project that is reportedly set to be released later this month.
However, what caught the attention of many, both off-on social media were the actor outfit to the event.
His outfit drew several reactions as many questioned the style and what might have inspired it.
Sharing the outfit on his social media, the actor wrote, “the prophecy of old foretells that in the year 2123 a king will be crowned from the bloodline of the greatest tech warriors of the land. A direct descendent of Oduduwa, he will win every battle, defeat every enemy, rise to become a legend and will be known as the great Yoruba Angel. His name will be OKAN LA WON!”
See photos and reaction below;
Uncle uncle wrote, ‘It’s giving a Condom with a damn attitude.’
kunleremiofficial wrote, ‘Deyemi bought Magnum condoms it didn’t fit he turned to agbada… who be this guy?’
declutter_sistah_ph wrote: ‘Nothing to see here, just plastic covering so stew won’t stain his white.’
thejennio wrote: ‘We’re going through enough in this country.’
oritsega wrote: ‘Eeeehn, looks like he was inspired by a pregnancy protection device.’
22.adegbola wrote: ‘He’s too fine. He no want make him look impregnate these girls, Na why e wear a condom.’
officialdaddymo wrote; ‘No be ziplock bag be that? Or na my eyes dey pain me?’
_kvngdee25 wrote: ‘How can I say the outfit makes him look like all those “ IRON CONDEM ABOkI” without sounding rude.’
yhetty_ij wrote: ‘Ajegunle Doctor strange’
Deyemi Okanlawon’s outfit to a movie premiere has grabbed attention.
The actor had on a cream coloured top with gold trimmings along the front which he tucked into cream coloured three-quarter length pants. He then wore a transparent plastic over it He also wore a transparent plastic cap and eye glasses to complement the plastic on his clothes.
He paired this unique outfit with cream coloured boots.
The video is already going viral as viewers discuss the actor’s bold fashion choice.
Watch below.
The actor urged people who aren’t financially stable to focus on themselves and leave relationships alone.