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13 Lovely Throwback Photos of Nollywood Famous Actresses (Photos)

How time flies!

Looking through old pictures is always just such a huge reminder and wakeup call of how fast time goes. To think, not too long ago, all the women on today’s list were just entering secondary school for the first time unsure of what the future would hold.

Now these women are one of Nigeria’s top leading actresses today. In the past, I did a post titled 13 Adorable Throwback Pictures of Nollywood’s Older Actresses and you guys really seemed to like that post.

So, I thought to myself: why not do something for the newer actresses. I mean, these are the new age of women gracing our screens and even though a lot of these women are still very young, in their 20s, 30s – it doesn’t mean we still can’t throw it back for them as well.

1. Nancy Isime

Beautiful and talented actress Nancy Isime is one woman that has definitely paid her dues in this industry. Working her way up from being a media presenter, the very talented Nancy can now be seen gracing both our small screens in television shows like Jenifa’s Diary where she starred for a bit and on the big screens in movies like Kambili which she led.

Taking to Instagram, Nancy posted a throwback picture of herself with the caption: Bruh! I came out of the womb ready to punch anybody wey wan try me. We couldn’t agree more!

2. Adesua Etomi

Nollywood actress and recent mother Adesua Etomi is by far one of the most prolific newer actresses in Nollywood today. Gracing and starring as the lead in a host of Nollywood blockbusters including The Wedding Party and Sugar Rush, the actress is undisputed in the industry.

Her throwback pictures are also some of the cutest ones you’ll ever see.

3. Beverly Naya

Beverly Naya is a British-born Nigerian actress who is also incredibly wildly popular, most recently for her award-winning documentary, Skin.

The actress’ throwback pictures are giving real olden days Nolly!

4. Ijeoma Grace Agu

Ijeoma Grace Agu is a Nigerian actress who received a best supporting actress nomination at the 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards. She’s starred in hit movies like Taxi Driver and countless other movies on ROK.

Look at these throwbacks.

5. Bimbo Ademoye

Bimbo Ademoye is one lady who is becoming more and more of a household name day by day. The actress in her short time in the industry has acted in well over 70+ movies and counting.

Checkout Bimbo in throwback.

6. Ini Dima-Okojie

Namaste Wahala actress Ini Dima-Okojie is another actress who is on the rise. The versatile actress has been doing a good job of securing really good projects for herself and is slowly but surely making her name known around the country.

She’s always been adorable!

7. Jemima Osunde

Jemima Osunde broke unto the scene via MTV’s Shuga and has kept a steady momentum going since. She starred in the very successful movie New Money and is definitely an actress to watch.

Jemima has always been a fashionista!

8. Toni Tones

King of Boys actress Toni Tones is yet another actress who although has been in the industry for a while is just now getting her name really out there. Her powerhouse performance in King of Boys really put her on the map and the actress is doing amazing things for herself.

Checkout this throwback!

9. Zainab Balogun

Another actress who started off as a presenter and has worked her way to the top is actress Zainab Balogun who acted in EbonyLife’s Royal Hibsicus Hotel.

Zainab has always been a beauty!

10. Sharon Ooja

Sharon Ooja gained prominence playing the character of Shalewa in the Ndani TV series, Skinny Girl in Transit.

Following the success of that TV series, and her acting skills, she has since gone on to feature in a number of high profile movies such as King of Boys, The Bling Lagosians, and Moms at War.

Sharon has always been a stunner!

11. Toke Makinwa

Nigerian OAP and new actress in the Nollywood scene, Toke Makinwa is one woman who has definitely made a name for herself in Nigeria.

She has really hustled and worked hard to get where she is today and the difference from her throwback pictures to today is incredible!

12. Kehinde Bankole

Kehinde Bankole is another actress who is now making her name known in the industry. Her performance in The Setup was widely praised and she’s gone on to star in more amazing projects.

Talk about a forever beauty.

13. Bisola Aiyeola

Big Brother contestant and Nollywood actress Bisola Aiyeola is one of the most beloved women in the industry and for good reason. The actress is funny, smart, and has starred in some very successful Nollywood movies most recently Sugar Rush.

Talk about some started from the bottom now we’re here throwbacks!

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15 Nollywood Actors Who Have Dig Into Politics [SEE LIST]

Over the years, many Nollywood actors and actresses in the country have been invited by their state governments to receive political nominations while some have knowingly delved into politics with the hope to serve the people.

We brings you 15 Nollywood actors who have either run for offices or have been appointed.

1. Femi Adebayo

In February 2016, popular Yoruba Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo was made the Special Adviser to the Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed on Arts, Culture and Tourism. Although the actor was appointed in 2016, he is currently contesting for the post of a senator in the upcoming elections. The actor who hails from Kwara made his interest known in representing Asa/Ilorin West at the Nigerian National Assembly delegation from his state.

2. Ini Edo

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Ini Edo is a professional actress, movie producer, and director. She is one of the actresses that has held a political position.

In 2016, the beautiful actress was appointed as the Special Assistant to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on culture and tourism

Ini Edo’s appointment was renewed in 2020 when Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, current governor of Akwa Ibom State, was re-elected into office.

3. Banky W

Nigerian singer, rapper, actor, entrepreneur and politician Olubankole Wellington aka Banky W On November 11, 2018, Banky W declared his intention to run for the Lagos’ Eti-Osa Federal Constituency seat in Nigeria’s House of Representatives, on the platform of Modern Democratic Party (MDP), formed in 2017. On February 23, 2019, Bankole Wellington lost the Eti-Osa Federal Constituency elections to Babajide Obanikoro of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

4. Zubby Michael

Zubby Michael is a talented Nigerian actor and media personality who has impressed lots of entertainment lovers with his unique talents and creativity.

In 2019, Zubby was appointed by the current Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano as the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor.

5. Desmond Elliot

Desmond Oluwashola Elliot is a famous Nigerian movie star, who has featured in many Nollywood blockbuster movies, television shows and soap operas. He was elected as a lawmaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere Constituency, in 2015.

6. Kate Henshaw

On 19 July 2014, Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw officially unveiled her campaign website as she was aspiring to represent Calabar Municipal/Odukpani Federal constituency under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. Kate Henshaw lost the primary election to Rt. Hon Essien Ayi but was appointed as Special Advicer Liaison, Lagos by the Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade in December 2015. Recently, she recounted how she spent N35 million to chase her ambition to become a member of the House of Representatives and her regrets.

7. Bob Manuel

Bob-Manuel Udokwu is a veteran Nollywood actor who contested for the position of house of assembly for the Idemili North Local Government Area for Anambra state in 2015.

He was appointed into the cabinet of Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano, as the Senior Special Assistant on Movie/Entertainment.

8. RMD

Nollywood veteran actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo was appointed as the Special Adviser of Culture and Tourism to the then Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan in 2008, later on became the commissioner for Culture and Tourism of Delta State, Nigeria in 2009. His tenure ended in 2015.

9. Hilda Dokubo

Ace Actress, Hilda Dokubo was one of the first Nigerian celebrities to get into the political game. She was appointed Special Adviser on Youth Affairs to the former Rivers state governor, Peter Odili in the early 2000’s.

10. Mercy Johnson

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On March 15th 2017, Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie was appointed a Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello on Entertainment, Arts and Culture.

11. Nkiru Sylvanus

Nkiru Sylvanus was one of the first set of celebrities to venture into politics. In 2011, she was appointed the Special Adviser on Lagos Affairs to the Imo State Government. She was later made Special Adviser on Public Relations to the same state Government.

12. Kanayo O. Kanayo

Kanayo O Kanayo joined the then ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and had his eyes on the seat of House of Representatives, member for Ahiazu/Ezinihite Mbaise Federal Constituency in 2011. However, he lost in the primary election.

13. Funke Adesiyan

Funke Adesiyan is a Nollywood actress who contested for the Ibadan South-East constituency seat in the Oyo State House of Assembly. The actress won the Oyo State House of Assembly primary election on the platform of the PDP in 2014.

At the time, she was the second entertainer to win a primary election after Desmond Elliot who set the pace by winning the APC primary election for the Lagos State House of Assembly. While Desmond won his election, Funke lost to her APC opponent by a large margin

In 2019, Funke Adesiyan was appointed as one of the political aides to the first lady, Aisha Buhari

14. Kenneth Okonkwo

Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo who was interested in Nsukka/Igbo Eze south Federal Constituency backed out of the PDP primaries in December 2014. In 2019, he declared his intention to run for Governor of Enugu State at the next election.

15. Bukky Wright

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Popular Nollywood Actor, Kunle Afolayan Shares His ‘young shall grow’ Photos

Veteran Nollywood actor Kunle Afolayan has got many talking as he shares his ‘young shall grow’ photos online.

The award-winning actor compiled different photos of his childhood and how he started his career and grew to stardom.

Kunle Afolayan shared the photos on his Instagram page with a grateful emoji.

He wrote: MAAMI WE FIGHT ALL THE TIME BUT, I STILL REMEMBER BISKITI ONIYO (TUC) as you call it when you buy for me.

I still remember EWA OTILI AND EPO IKETE THAT YOU BRING FROM OYO FROM MAAMI AGBA BEFORE SHE DIED, I REMEMBER EGUSI WITHOUT MEAT OR FISH, BUT YOU MAKE IT WORTH IT BY MOLDING the SAME EGUSI LIKE MEAT AND STILL SHEAR ONE INTO 3 FOR ME AND MY BROTHERS.

I remember when you use to do OMOODOR YOU WILL SLEEP UNDER THE STAIRCASE AND COVER WITH YOUR IRO ASO. I remember when we used to live in ILE PAKO AYINDE STREETS, where termites have eaten all the plank.

You have to use my father’s film poster to cover all the plank walls like it’s a wallpaper maami brilliant, I remember how you will give Malam pashi paro your clothe, instead of collecting BASIA BIG BUCKET, you will take money to buy BEANS AT OYINGBO MARKET FOR US TO EAT.

Thank you so much. I wish I have money to build you a house right now but Rara ooo, I never get it, but I REMEMBER YOU TODAY.

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Nigerian Couple Welcome Four Children At Once After 16 Years of Marriage (Photos)

God hɑs finɑlly ɑnswered the prɑyers of ɑ couple froм ɑnɑмbrɑ Stɑte ɑnd Ƅlessed theм with quɑdruplets ɑfter 16 yeɑrs of мɑrriɑge ɑnd struggling for ɑ .

The joyous new pɑrents of quɑdruplets, identified ɑs Chikɑ ɑnd Chinyere Nwokike, welcoмed two Ƅoys ɑnd two girls ɑfter sixteen yeɑrs of lessness.

ɑ priest with the Cɑtholic ɑrchdiocese of Onitshɑ, Reʋ. Fr. OƄuм Mɑrtin, who shɑred the good news on his FɑceƄook pɑge, stɑted strongly thɑt fɑith neʋer fɑils ɑnd congrɑtulɑted the couple for their steɑdfɑstness ɑnd pɑtience in мɑrriɑge.

“#Godisfɑithful #16yeɑrsPɑtienceWɑiting #ItsQuɑdruplets. Greɑt is God’s grɑce ɑnd мercy. When I look ɑt this fɑмily ɑnd these Ƅeɑutiful gifts, I reмeмƄer the Words of God in HɑƄɑkkuk,”

“For still the ʋision ɑwɑits its tiмe; it hɑstens to the end- it will not lie.If it seeм slow, wɑit for it; it will surely coмe, it will not delɑy.”

“Congrɑtulɑtions to мy Ƅeloʋed friends Chikɑ Nwokike ɑnd Chinyere Nwokike. Your fɑith ɑnd pɑtience wɑiting on the Lord for 16yeɑrs plus hɑs Ƅeen rewɑrded with these precious gifts with no surgery or stress…ɑll giʋen within less thɑn 15 мinutes. It’s ɑмɑzing ɑnd cɑn only Ƅe descriƄed ɑs Grɑce~Work.”