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Fast rising screen sensation, Diwa Ishaya has reveal her experience on a movie set, where she mistakenly hit a male colleague.

Speaking exclusively with PorscheClassy Media, the film and media studies graduate said although she didn’t mean to hit him hard, the said actor had to excuse himself from the set to be able to get over the pain.

The chocolate colored thespian responding to a question about the craziest thing she’s done as an actress said: “I honestly can’t think of any craziest thing I have done onset, but sometimes in film making things can go in the wrong way.

One time it happened that I was to hit Someone on the camera, but then by mistake hit the person very hard, so he had to excuse himself for rest of the day to recover” She said.

On what motivates her, and top nollywood stars she’d love to work with, Diwa said:

“My motivation comes from the time of my childhood days and the system in which I grew up. Life generally and the society is my source of motivation. Talking about three actors I will love to work with, Pete Edochie, Genevieve Nnaji and Mercy Johnson”.

On Her Relationship Status:

The beautiful talented actress didn’t hide her relationship status, as she clearly state that she is in a relationship and not married.

Diwa further speaks on her recent job which is set to showcase family values, among other educative and entertaining infomations, adding that her greatest fear is failure.

“At the moment I’m working with few others as a team to create family stories that will be educative and at the same time entertaining, stories that will reflect our society of today. And Yes! Sometimes I get scared of what the future holds, I think my greatest fear is not failing or doing the wrong thing at the right time. I have made some certain mistakes in the past and and my fear is not having to make more mistake” she noted.

Originally from Kaduna, but breed in Lagos, Diwa Ishaya who said she has been acting for eight years, but started making money two years ago, is born into the family of five.

Diwa‘s most well known movie is titled After my wish (Child’s Mistake), which is a story of how an unwanted child finds her way in life.

According to her, It’s inspired by a true life story of a friend.

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BREAKING: Legendary Music Producer Quincy Jones Dies At 91

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Quincy Jones, a renowned music producer and composer, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, in California. He was 91 years old.

His publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed the news without disclosing the cause of death.

“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him,” the Jones family said in the statement. “He is truly one of a kind and we will miss him dearly; we take comfort and immense pride in knowing that the love and joy, that were the essence of his being, was shared with the world through all that he created. Through his music and his boundless love, Quincy Jones’ heart will beat for eternity.” he said in a statement.

 

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Femi Kuti Names Obasanjo, MKO Abiola Family’s Enemies

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Afrobeat star, Femi Kuti has pointed out that his own ethnic group, the Yoruba, has been the biggest adversary to his family.

Speaking at the 2024 Felaberation Festival in Lagos, Femi specifically mentioned former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the late businessman MKO Abiola as significant enemies of the Kuti family.

He acknowledged his father and grandmother as prominent Pan-Africanists, further emphasizing that his family was raised without tribalistic tendencies, drawing inspiration from Pan-Africanism.

Addressing the crowd, Femi stated, “Brothers and sisters, something very important is going on in our lives; ethnic problems. You call it tribalism. Please, do not bring the Anikulapos in your stupidity.”

He continued by saying, “We grew up with Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Marcus Garvey, Patrice Lumumba, Mrs Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, and Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

“Pan-Africanism was the order of the day. So, I didn’t grow up being sentimental. I saw good people, bad people. I’ve got great European friends, I’ve got terrible European friends. I’ve got great African friends, I’ve got terrible African friends.

“One of our [the Kuti family’s] greatest enemies as you know are Yoruba people; Obasanjo or Abiola. We are not tribalistic in our family.”

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BON 2024: Madam Saje, Kanayo O Kanayo Set To Bag Lifetime Achievement Awards

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With the Kwara State government set to host the prestigious Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards on November 24, esteemed actors, Fausat Balogun, popular as Madam Saje, and Kanayo O Kanayo are poised to recieve the Best of Nollywood Lifetime Achievement Awards for 2024.

The announcement was made by Seun Oloketuyi, founder, BON Awards, earlier in the week.

With the announcement the duo are set to join other Nollywood greats in the league of Lifetime Achievement Award winners. On this list are people like Adebayo Salami, Toyin Adegbola, Madam Kofo, and others.

While speaking about the duo, Oloketuyi explained that there was a need to start celebrating film heroes in their lifetime, when they can enjoy the accolades.

He said , “Why must we wait till our film heroes are dead to give them awards? Posthumous awards are good, but its better the recipient is alive to recieve awards.”

Also weighing in, Feranmi Olaoye, the Executive Producer BON Awards revealed that the choice of Kanayo and Madam Saje were not made lightly.

“These two are people we grew up watching. They inspired the generation we watch now, and they still maintained their stand in the industry. They deserve to be celebrated, and that’s why we have chosen them as this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winners.

The 2024 edition of the BON Awards is billed to hold at the Sugar Factory Film Studios in Ilorin, the state’s latest hub for filmmakers.

Oloketuyi had earlier expressed excitement about Kwara’s role as host, promising a fulfilling experience for the expected 500 Nollywood stars attending.

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq had also highlighted the studio’s potential to elevate Nigerian cinematography and promote local talent. The event underscores Kwara’s commitment to becoming a leading destination in the creative industry, fostering growth and investment in the sector.

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