Veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri has disclosed that he voluntarily abandoned his education at a young age to help his father manage the family business and address a disagreement involving a relative.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The actor explained that his decision was driven by a desire to ease the burden on his father, who had become heavily dependent on a relative working in the family’s trading business.

Quadri shared the experience during an interview on the African A-List Podcast, published on YouTube on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

According to the veteran actor, his father never pressured him to leave school. Rather, he made the decision himself after observing the challenges facing his family and the situation surrounding the business.

He explained that the issue involved his late uncle’s son, who had been sent to work with his father to learn the family’s trading business.

Quadri said their parents had agreed that the young man would spend 10 years learning the trade before returning to his own family.

However, the arrangement continued beyond the agreed period, with the relative spending 16 years working alongside his father.

The actor noted that his father had grown so attached to the relative that he treated him almost like his own son, making the situation more complicated.

Explaining his decision to leave school, Quadri said, “I decided to leave school because I wanted to help my father manage the family business. My father depended heavily on my uncle’s son to run the business because he had spent many years learning the trade.

“Our parents agreed that he would spend 10 years learning the business before returning to his family. By the time I decided to leave school, he had already spent 16 years working with my father instead of the 10 years they initially agreed on. My father had become so attached to him that he treated him almost like his own son.”

Nigerian filmmaker and media entrepreneur Mo Abudu has explained why she prefers dating men who are around her age or older, ruling out younger men as her ideal romantic partners.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

News reports that the 62-year-old media mogul shared her views during an interview with media personality Toke Makinwa.

During the conversation, Abudu spoke about heartbreak, dismissing the suggestion that a romantic relationship could easily leave her emotionally devastated at this stage of her life.

According to the filmmaker, any tears she sheds these days are more likely to be connected to her work than to issues involving a man.

She acknowledged that heartbreak might have affected her differently when she was younger but maintained that her priorities had changed over the years.

“I even cried recently. Heartbreak. Heartbreak. Nobody can break my heart. It’s not possible. Heartbreak. There’s no such thing as heartbreak at my age,” she said.

Abudu added that a man would not be the reason behind her tears, explaining that her professional responsibilities could sometimes become overwhelming.

When asked whether she would agree to go on a date with a man who approached her, the media entrepreneur said her decision would depend on whether he met her standards and expectations.

She explained that, at 62, she had established clear personal goals and would only consider a relationship that aligned with them.

“Right, I’m 62 years old, right, and I have set certain standards and goals for myself. So if you can meet my standards and my expectations, maybe you can take me out, maybe you can’t,” she stated.

The filmmaker also highlighted her financial independence as a major factor influencing her approach to relationships.

Abudu explained that she had reached a stage in her life where she could comfortably provide for herself and her family without depending on a romantic partner for financial support.

She stressed that she did not want a relationship that would introduce additional burdens into her life, noting that any potential partner must contribute positively to her well-being.

“The point is that I’m at a point in my life whereby I don’t need you to provide for me, right? I can pretty much provide for myself. I can provide for my family, which I do,” she said.

The media entrepreneur further emphasised that she was unwilling to take on a partner who would become a burden rather than a source of mutual support.

“The thing is that I don’t want anyone in my life that’s going to be a burden on me,” Abudu added.

She subsequently disclosed that she was more comfortable dating men within her age range or those who were slightly older.

Abudu attributed this preference partly to her traditional outlook on relationships, explaining that a man’s achievements and maturity were important considerations for her.

“I would rather date someone my age or someone slightly older,” she stated.

She further maintained that a prospective partner needed to have accomplished something significant in life to earn her respect.

“And therefore, in order for me to respect you, you must have achieved something. You must have. Because if you haven’t achieved it at 60, when do you want to achieve it?” she asked.

Nollywood actress Tenia Abraham Omenogor has died at the age of 32 after battling a kidney infection. The actress has since been laid to rest.Reports indicate that Abraham died on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, while her family publicly announced her death on Thursday, October 15.
She was buried on Saturday, October 17, at Gudu Cemetery in Abuja, as family members, friends and loved ones gathered to bid her farewell.
Announcing her passing on her social media page, the family described her death as painful and paid tribute to her life and contributions to the entertainment industry.
The statement read: “PAINFUL EXIT. REST IN PEACE. A beautiful soul, a gifted talent, gone too soon… Celebrating the life of TENIA ABRAHAM OMENOGOR (1993–2026), Nollywood Actress, Aged 32 Years.”
The family added that the late actress lived passionately, touched many lives through her talent and left behind a legacy that would not be forgotten.
According to the burial announcement, the funeral took place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, with mourners asked to gather at the mortuary of the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja, by 9 a.m. to pay their final respects.
Beyond her acting career, Abraham was also a former Beauty Queen South South 2020.
Her death comes just days after the passing of gospel singer Toluwanisings, raising fresh concerns about the loss of young Nigerians.
Pelumi Olajengbesi, convener of the Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates (COPA), announced the singer’s death on Instagram on Wednesday.
While praying for God’s mercy upon the late singer, Olajengbesi expressed concern over the deaths of young Nigerians, noting that the loss of Toluwanisings and other young men and women was not what God intended for them.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶