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There are horrific stories of sex demands in Nollywood – Joke Silva

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Veteran Nigerian Nollywood actress, Joke Silva, has stated there are lots of horrific stories of sexual harassment within thin industry.

The thespian mentioned this while answering questions from newsmen yesterday at the launch of ‘Disowned’, a book by Nina Anyianuka about sexual abuse and harassment, at Terra Kulture in Lagos.

The 56-year-old screen goddess said the pressure on young actresses to offer sexual favours is very high.

“Unfortunately, the casting couch issue is alive in Nollywood. Sometimes there is this hunger to get the work. Maybe you’ve gone to several auditions and you haven’t gotten the work, then somebody tells you that it is because you are not doing what you should do that is when you are not getting the work.

“What I say to them is don’t believe it. By the time the producer, director, production manager or whoever insists on sleeping with you, it is very likely you will end up not getting the work.

“Some of the sad stories we hear is that because some people are so desperate, they end up getting passed around.”
Making comparison with entrepreneurs, Joke Silva stated that the up-coming actresses should never give up in their quest to achieve their dreams

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Every girl needs you in their life” – Sharon Ooja pens touching note to Bisola Aiyeola for redefining friendship

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Nollywood actress and newly married Sharon Ooja has penned a touching note to her bestfriend and colleague, Bisola Aiyeola

In a lengthy post on her Instagram page, she stated that every lady needs a friend like Bisola in their life as she described her as a friend after her own heart.

Affirming her love for her, she appreciated Bisola for all she did for her during her wedding and for sticking close to her. Calling her a sister and best friend, she stated that she is strong because of her

She noted how Bisola always knew where her head was without asking her and appreciated her for helping her redefine friendship.

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Drama as Toyin Abraham Reportedly Arrests X user who wished Death on her son for Cyber Bullying

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Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi has reportedly arrested a X user, who wished death on her son for cyber bullying and defamation.

The movie star, who has been dragged mercilessly for supporting President Tinubu during the General election, has reportedly arrested the X user who cyber bullied and defamed her.

According to a source, identified as Reedah, who is close to the Twitter user, she had his mother that the X user has been arrested since 4 days ago. She revealed that the police came from Lagos to arrest him for cyber bullying Toyin Abraham.

Hello am Reedah and Yarlo is my friend. Heard from his mom he has been arrested since 4 days ago. Heard the police came from Lagos to arrest him. They said he was cyber bullying Toyin Abraham. Pls any help you can render will deeply appreciate you”, the message reads.

Before his arrest, the X user while trading words with Toyin had told her to use him as scapegoat as he wished death on her son.

He tweeted, “So na you Dem promise good governance on behalf of Nigeria? Onijere seh. Your son go kpai soon”.

He added, “Use me as first scapegoat” and Toyin Abraham had responded promising to use him as one. She replied, “Okay then since you say I should use you, then your wish is my command”.

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The Oga wife that I am” – Lanre Gentry wife brags days after shading Mercy Aigbe

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Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe Adeoti’s ex husband, Lanre Gentry’s wife, Busayo Gentry has bragged online about her stand days after her husband called out his ex wife.

Busayo Gentry took to her Instagram page to share a video of herself getting ready for an event. The mother of one was displaying how beautiful she was in the outfit.

She also made it known that she is the oga’s wife while asking her fans to judge her beauty.

Busayo Gentry took to her Instagram page to share a video of herself getting ready for an event. The mother of one was displaying how beautiful she was in the outfit.

She also made it known that she is the oga’s wife while asking her fans to judge her beauty.

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