Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile has criticized fans who go overboard when they encounter celebrities, urging them not to lose their sense of self because of fame.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The singer shared his opinion in a social media post on Tuesday evening while reacting to the way some people behave when they meet famous personalities.

Zlatan said he sometimes wishes such individuals had a celebrity within their families, believing that this would help them understand that celebrities are ordinary people and that life extends beyond meeting or associating with famous figures.

The father of two, however, said he does not entirely blame those who behave in such a manner, noting that their actions could be influenced by their perception of celebrity status.

He further encouraged people to look beyond fame and avoid engaging in behaviour that could turn them into objects of ridicule on social media.

Zlatan wrote: “The way some of y’all look stupid in front of celebrities, I always wish y’all had one in your family. Maybe then you’d understand… Still, I can’t blame some of y’all.

“There’s more to life than being famous and making a nuisance of yourself online

Veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has revealed that he would rather date someone outside the Nigerian movie industry than pursue a romantic relationship with a Nollywood actress.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Anuku made this known while speaking on the Honest Bunch Podcast, where he discussed his reservations about relationships within the entertainment industry.

The actor said he had become uncomfortable with some of the lifestyle and activities associated with the industry, making him reluctant to date anyone working in the sector.

According to Anuku, the prevalence of flirtation and the changing process through which some people gain entry into Nollywood have made it difficult for him to determine who he can trust when choosing a partner.

The veteran actor also expressed concerns about how individuals now secure opportunities in the movie industry.

He recalled that actors in his early years had to undergo certain screening processes before gaining recognition, but said the situation has changed, with some people now getting opportunities through personal connections with producers.

“I’m not going to go out with anyone in the industry; I would rather go look for a stranger somewhere else. There are certain things in that industry. The flirts are everywhere, and when a woman is a flirt, you’re not sure if she’s clean or not,” Anuku said.

He added, “I thank God I don’t have any disease from whatever it is. It’s a bit too dirty for me now to go out with anyone over there, because everybody can come up and say, ‘I want to be an actress,’ because she knows somebody who is a producer. If a woman is clean, you would know.”

Nollywood actor Ramsey Nouah has revealed that he has never won the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), despite being nominated for the Best Actor category in 2016.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Nouah made the disclosure while speaking on the Curiosity Made Me Ask podcast.

The veteran actor said he was nominated for Best Actor in 2016 for his role in the movie 76. Other nominees in the category included veteran actors Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, and Olu Jacobs.

According to Nouah, another actor eventually emerged as the winner, defeating all the other nominees in the category.

Recalling the voting process at the time, Nouah explained that the AMVCA was predominantly based on viewers’ votes, unlike the current system, which he said combines public voting with the input of a professional jury.

He noted that the previous voting structure tended to favour actors who had a stronger presence and following on social media.

“I never won an AMVCA. I was nominated for Best Actor in 76 and I lost. At the time, it was predominantly viewers’ choice. Now, you can have the balance of the jury and then the viewers,” Nouah said.

He added, “At that time, it was predominantly viewers, and the guy who was stronger on social media got it over us. The nominees were myself, RMD, Uncle Olu Jacobs, and the guy won over every one of us.”