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Meet 10 popular Nollywood Actors who are Unbelievably Above 50 Years Old and Their Brief Biography (Photos)

Ibrahim Chatta

Ibrahim Chatta whose full name is Ibrahim Abiodun Chatta is of Tapa descent (Nupe ethnic group), although his mother is from Modakeke, Osun State. He was born on October 13th, 1970 in Bachita located in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, a middle belt state of Nigeria. He is an accomplished Nollywood actor, singer, writer, and producer.

In his early years, he had the issue of unruly behavior; he is often involved in fights and trouble-making, a characteristic that adversely affected his education.

Ibrahim Chatta Education

Ibrahim had his primary education in Saint Bridges Catholic primary school, Bachita, Edu LGA of Kwara State, obtaining his First Leaving School Certificate. He attended Government Secondary School, still in Bachita, but had relocated to Aggiea, Niger State (another Tapa environ) due to his repeated unruly behavior, later enrolled in Dende Secondary School, Aggiea, but he had to drop out.

Acting Career

Ibrahim Chatta loves theatre plays and often attend such shows when a theatre group is in town. He was privileged to see the performance of legendary actors like the late Duro Ladipo, Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello), and Ray Eyiwunmi (baba Ray). These acts inspired him and decided to follow the path of acting.

Ibrahim’s professional career started in 1985 when he joined Joseph Laoye (uncle Joe) a product of baba Ray. This was his launch pad into the accomplished actor we know him to be.

Although a Tada descent, his command and use of Yoruba language are astonishing, his mastery and fluency in Yoruba have paved way for him in his successful career as a Yoruba actor.

Mosun Fulani

Actress, author, entrepreneur, pleased mom, and beloved spouse? Nigerian actress Mosun Filani-Oduoye has achieved all these desires. Often perceived as soft-spoken and scandal-free, Mosun Filani has no doubt made her mark in the Nollywood Yoruba movie industry.

Mosun Filani was nominated in 2009 and 2011 by the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Unfortunately, as much as she didn’t win, it went on to prove the beautiful actress is recognized for the many works she does behind the cameras.

Mosun Filani-Oduoye (born July 5, 1968) is a Nigerian movie producer, entrepreneur, film and voice actress born in Ibadan, Oyo State. She hails from Ikole-Ekiti, South West, Nigeria and is a two-time nominee of the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (2009 and 2011). She attended Abeokuta College of Education and earned a degree in Business Administration from Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED).

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Mosun is mostly believed to be from Ibadan as she spent most part of her formative years there. Interestingly, she is not. Although she was born in Ibadan, her parents are from Ekiti State and she was raised alongside her four other siblings in Ibadan until she proceeded to the Abeokuta College of Education and earned a degree in Business Administration from Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED).

Career
Mosun started acting as a teenager out of passion. her purpose was neither for fame nor the money. She was a member of her secondary school drama group and also a member of Abeokuta College of Education drama group and featured in the stage plays until she thought to take a step further in her acting career after rounding off her education.

Mosun started her professional acting career in 2005 and has since starred in several Nollywood movies especially Yoruba films such as Ami Ayo, Iyo Awe, and the popular comedy TV series, Jenifa. Despite featuring in over 50 movies, Mosun reportedly took a marriage leave from the movie industry in 2013 and returned in 2015 because she wanted to have time for her family and also focus on her home.

Entrepreneur
Besides acting, Mosun is an entrepreneur and a trip to her Instagram account shows she is doing incredibly well at it. She is the owner and CEO of Beauty and Brain which deals with skincare (beautyandbrainskincare) and hair sales (beautyandbrainhair).

Chief Femi Babafemi Branch

is a Nigerian poet, playwright, film actor, director, and producer.

Femi Branch was born on the 14th of May 1970 to the family of Mr. & Mrs. Osunkoya who were both Teachers in Sagamu, a city in Ogun State southwestern Nigerian but hails from Odosenbora town in Ijebu North East, a local government area of Ogun State.

The 50 years old born actor attended Satellite Town Primary School at Amuwo Odofin, local government area in the Ojo Division of Lagos State before he attended the Airforce Secondary School at Ikeja the capital of Lagos State.

Having completed both his primary and secondary school education and as well as obtaining his first leaving certification and secondary school certificate of education, he then applied and got admission into Obafemi Awolowo University where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dramatic Arts.

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Bimbo Akintola

Bimbo Akintola is a Nigerian actress. She is a very talented and skillfull actress. She is so good at acting and interpreting her lines. She has featured in many interesting movies and she has an adorable son. The popular actress is currently 50years old but she is looking young and healthy.

Bukky Wright is a renowned Nigerian actress and business woman as well, who have been very influential in the Nigeria film industry. She’s also seen as role model to her younger colleagues who are yet to become prominent. This post covers extensively the life history of the Nollywood star actress.

BUKKY WRIGHT BIOGRAPHY

Bukky was born on the 31st of March 1967 to a Christian father and a Muslim mother in Abeokuta. She attended the University of Lagos, earning a degree in Economics. Bukky began her acting career in 1996. She has starred in numerous Nollywood films of Yoruba and English languages, including the prominent programmes Wale Adenuga’s Television series Super story as well. Asides acting, she also owns a Fashion house and Clothing line, B Collections and also a beauty spa, B Wright. She has signed several endorsement deals notably with brands like Chivita. In then eyar 2011, she was awarded the best Nollywood Actress of the Year Award.

In the year 2014, Bukky Wright enrolled for the post of Honourable in Ogun State House of Assembly under the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) that was led by the ex-Governor in the person of Olusegun Osoba.

Bukky’s marital life has been a topic of controversy. Not much is understood about her marital life which has been well hidden from the media. However, she she says that “My husband may be a perfect gentleman and that i thank God for his life. In fact, he will be used by many people to blackmail me once I am not taking their scripts. often times have been ready to carve that little bit of privacy for myself, husband and kids as well. that’s how far I can tell you about him.”She has two sons, Eniola and Gbenga. Bukky is now a Grand mother and that’s because her son gave birth to a son.

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10 Nollywood Actresses That Married More Than One Husband

In this article I will be sharing with you 10 Nollywood actresses that married more than one husband. Even though there are plenty of famous couples who have made their love last, some Nollywood female celebrities are not so lucky with relationships. But you have to hand it to the celebrities who keep going back to the altar for not giving up on love. Here are the lists of top Nollywood actresses who have been married to more than one husband.

1. Funke Akindele

Popular Nollywood actress Funke Akindele also known as “Jenifa” is one of Nollywood celebrities who have been to more than one husband. In May 2012, Funke Akindele married Adeola Kehinde Oloyede. Barely a year after they wedded, the marriage crashed and the couple divorced in July 2013. Funke Akindele later got married again to Nigerian rapper Abdul Rasheed Bello, also known as JJC Skillz in London on May 2016 exactly four years after her first marriage. The couple is now blessed with twins’ kids.

2. Monalisa Chinda

Beautiful Nollywood actress Monalisa Chinda has been married to more than one husband. The actress, film producer, television personality and media personality’s first marriage was to Mr. Dejo Richards. The marriage did not stand the test of time as it collapsed sooner than expected. The couple parted ways in 2009 after they had a daughter together. She later married Victor Tonye Coker in 2016 and they have been together till date.

3. Mercy Aigbe

Beautiful Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has been married to more than one husband. The beautiful actress who is popular for her fashion sense on social media, was a wife to an Igbo man and had a beautiful daughter for him but the union couldn’t stand the test of time as it crashed a few years later. Mercy Aigbe later met with Lanre Gentry and they officially tied the knots at the Ikoyi Registry in 2013, but unfortunately, the marriage also crashed in 2017.

4. Clarion Chukwura

Nollywood beautiful actress Clarion Chukwura tied the knots with her U.S. based fiancé, Anthony Boyd making it her third marriage. She once had a relationship with Afro-Juju legend, Sir Shina Peters and bore a son for him, named Clarence Peters. Her first marriage was to Tunde Abiola. She later ended her first marriage to Tunde Abiola in 2003. She then remarried again in 2004 to Femi Oduneye popularly known as Femi Egyptian. They however, separated in 2006, after which they got back together again before they finally got divorced.

5. Bukky Wright

Nollywood beautiful actress Bukky Wright had previously been married to Gboyega Amu, who is the father of her two sons. Shortly after separating from Gboyega Amu, due to what she termed irreconcilable differences, she moved into the arms of fellow actor and one time NNPC staff and current member of the House of Representatives, Rotimi Makinde, without officially divorcing Gboyega Amu. The union lasted a few years before she moved on in the same fashion and found solace in the arms of society journalist and image-maker, Femi Davies. Bukky Wright and Femi Davies got married at the Akodo Registry in Lagos.

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6. Toyin Abraham

Beautiful Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has been married to more than one husband. The talented Nollywood actress, producer and director got married to Nollywood actor Adeniji Johnson in 2013. The union appeared so sweet on social media as the couple never ceased to gush about each other. Surprisingly, in 2015, news went round that the celebrity couples were having it hot as they announced their separation. It is however interesting to know that the couple has moved on with their lives as Toyin Abraham recently welcomed a baby boy with another Nollywood actor named Kolawole Ajeyemi. They had been secretive about their relationship until recently when a wedding photo with her new husband hit social media.

7. Stella Damasus

Nollywood beautiful actress Stella Damasus has been married three times and involved in various affairs. Stella Damasus married her first husband, Jaiye Aboderin in 1999. The marriage was blessed with two beautiful daughters before her husband Jaiye Aboderin suddenly died in 2004. Stella Damasus re-married again in 2007, this time to Emeka Nzeribe. The marriage lasted for seven months before a mutual agreement to divorce. In 2011, she became associated with multiple award-winning Nollywood film producer and director Daniel Ademinokan. The couple has been together ever since. Their relationship sparked a lot of controversies all over Nigeria and Africa because both parties never publicly admitted to be dating, engaged or even married until 2014.

8. Foluke Daramola

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Meet The Four Children of Nollywood Actor, Femi Adebayo (photos)

Femi Adebayo is a popular Nigerian lawyer, actor and producer who has been acting for two decades. Adebayo is happily married and blessed with four children.

Femi Adebayo was born on the 31st of December, 1978. He is the son of Popular Yoruba actor, Adebayo Salami.

In 2011, Femi Adebayo first marriage crashed following the wife’s displeasure with his profession and some allegations back then that she is having an affair with a co-actress, Funke Akindele. The duo seperated atfter havng 3 kids, a girl and two boys (twin).

In 2016, Femi Adebayo remarried Omotayo Maimunat Sanusi. Their Union had since been blessed with one son.

They are Firdaus Niniola Adebayo, Fadlulrahman Adebayo, Fadlullah Adebayo, and Fadhil Olarenwaju Adebayo.

1. Firdaus Niniola Adebayo

Happy 17th Birthday to your daughter Femi Adebayo - Nigerian Celebrities Birthdays

Firdaus Niniola Adebayo is the firstborn and first daughter of Nollywood actor, Femi Adebayo. She celebrates her birthday on the 15th of July.

2. Twins, Fadlulrahman and Fadlullah Adebayo

See Lovely Photos Of Actor Femi Adebayo's Twin Sons Fadlullah and Fadlulrahman Adebayo (PICS) - Madailygist

Fadlulrahman and Fadlullah Adebayo are the twin of Femi Adebayo. They celebrate their birthday on the 30th of July every year. They are the children of the ex-wife of the actor.

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4. Fadhil Aridunnu Olarenwaju Adebayo

Fadhil Aridunnu Olarenwaju Adebayo is presently the fifth and the last born of Nollywood actor, Femi ADebayo. He was on the 21st of December, 2018.

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15 Nigerian Stars Who Died Before The Age Of 40 – See Photos

15 Nigerian Stars Who Died Before The Age Of 40 – See Photos

Beloved celebrities who went too soon. Death is never an easy one to digest. It is very hard to accept, very hard to believe, and very hard to let go of.

When we met our favorite celebrities through which ever means we meet them for the first time, maybe TV, our phone, or wherever, we develop a connection to them. To the characters they play, the music they make, the art they give to the world. We grow to follow them and know a lot about them.

So when life takes them away especially at such young ages, we are left devastated wondering all that their lives and careers could have been.

Today, I’m counting down 15 Nigerian Celebrities who tragically died before the age of 40.

1. Bisi Komolafe

Fast-rising Nollywood actress, Bisi Komolafe, died on December 31, 2012 at the University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan as a result of pregnancy-related complications. The beautiful actress was only 27 at the time of her unfortunate demise.

She was later buried on January 4, 2013 in Ibadan.

 

2. Clems Onyeka

Nollywood actor Clems Onyeka was shot and killed in October 14, 2014 when he got caught in a crossfire between the police and armed robbers in Asaba, Delta State.

The 37-year-old actor was shot along Summit Express, Asaba, Delta State while the police and armed robbers who were attempting to hijack a bullion van engaged in a fiery gunfight.

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Clems Onyeka died on the spot. He was returning from the set of a movie.

 

3. Muna Obiekwe

Beloved and renowned Nollywood actor, Muna Obiekwe, was a household name in Nigeria until he tragically died on Sunday, January 18, 2015 after a long battle with kidney disease.

The amazing actor was only 36 years old when he passed away.

 

4. Okwy Chukwujekwu

27 year old up and coming actor, Okwy Chukwujekwu, popularly known as ‘Main Boss Man’ suddenly slumped during the shooting of a movie on Tuesday, September 5th, 2017.

The autopsy result revealed that an asthmatic attack was the cause of his death. The actor was buried October 5th 2017 at his hometown Otolo Nnewi, Anambra state.

 

5. Goldie

Nigerian singer and Big Brother Africa star Susan Oluwabimpe “Goldie” Filani Harvey had a fast-rising career and had established herself as one of the major female artistes in Nigeria before her unfortunate death on 14 February 2013.

Goldie died after returning home to Nigeria from the 2013 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, USA. She complained of a headache and was rushed to hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

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According to the autopsy conducted by the Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Goldie died of ‘hypertensive heart disease,’ which triggered an “intracerebellar hemorrhage.”

She was buried at the Vaults and Gardens, Ikoyi, Lagos on the 25th of February, 2013. She died at the young age of 31.

6. Zara Gretti

Popular Nigerian singer, Zara Gretti died on March 28, 2014 after a battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born Margret Oluwatoyin Ejiro Joseph, the beautiful singer died at the young age of 28.

7. Tosyn Bucknor

Nigerian media personality Oluwatosin Tosyn Bucknor died on November 19, 2018 due to complications from sickle cell.

The beloved OAP was found dead by her husband, Aurelien Boyer, when he arrived home from work on 19 November 2018.

Tosyn was born with sickle cell anaemia and died at the young age of 37 years.

8. DaGrin

DaGrin was a Nigerian rapper from Ogun State. He died at the age of 25 on April 22nd, 2010 after he was involved in a ghastly motor accident which happened in the early hours of April 14, 2010. HIs car collided with a stationary trailer in front of Alakara Police Station in Mushin, Lagos. He survived a serious head injury as a result of the crash, but eight days after the accident after being admitted in the hospital and being operated on over, the rapper passed away.

9. Nelson Gold

Nelson Gold was a budding Nollywood actor with a promising future ahead of him.

According to reports, the fast-rising actor and graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, slumped at a movie location in Enugu and was rushed to the hospital where he remained in a coma until he passed on 15th June 2018.

He died only ten days after celebrating his birthday.

10. Kefee

Top Nigerian gospel singer, Kefee Obareki died of lung failure in a Los Angeles hospital on Thursday, June 12, 2014 after being in a coma for 15 days.

The beloved singer died at the age of 34 and was buried amidst tears on Friday July 11, 2014 in her hometown of Okpara Inland, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria.

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11. MC Loph

MC Loph’s career was on the up and up. His songs were quickly turning into fan favorites across the country. But on September 14, 2011, after being involved in a car accident on Benin-Ore expressway, MC Loph died. He was only 33 at the time of his death.

12. Olamide David

Olamide David was a Nigerian male child actor best known for playing the lead role in a movie called “Cobweb”. He died at the age of 14 on January 18, 2016 after he was mistakenly kicked in the stomach by another player while playing football. He fell to the ground and complained of pains. They rushed him to the hospital where he died a few hours later.

13. Fada U-Turn

One of Nigeria’s most popular 90s musicians Olufemi Mayomi, a.k.a Fada U-Turn, tragically died on Sunday, November 17, 2013 due to a kidney related disease. The singer was only 36 years old as at the time of his death.

14. Ireti

Adebimpe Adekola popularly known as ‘Ireti’ was a popular 90s actress who was a leading woman in the Yoruba sector of the Nigerian movie industry.

The actress tragically died on Friday, September 27, 2002 after a brief illness due to some complications suspected to be from typhoid fever.

She was in her early 30s.

15. Alizee

Nigerian singer, Zainab Nielsen popularly known as Alizee was murdered on April 5, 2018 by her Danish husband, Peter Nielsen, in their residence at Bellasta Towers, Banana Island, Ikoyi. She was murdered along with their three-year-old daughter, Petra.

According to reports, Peter hit his wife’s head severally on the wall causing her to die, before proceeded to poison his daughter. He then went on to drag his wife and daughter’s lifeless bodies to the kitchen close to the gas to create the illusion that the two women suffocated to death as a result of a gas leakage.

The husband, 53 year old Peter Nielsen, pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against him and was remanded in Ikoyi Prisons on the orders of a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court.

Zainab was only 37 years old when she died. Her daughter was only 3.

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