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Nollywood’s Most Admired Actors On Parade
Everyday, new actors appear to sizzle and dazzle their way into the hearts of movie buffs apart from their role interpretation in movies. Some of the fans who spoke with The Tide Entertainment recently said there are also young men who possess different kinds of endowments that portray them as sex symbols. They include:
Ramsey Noah: The light skinned movie star and valantino actors’ profile may have hit an all time high with his spectacular performance in Dangerous Twins 1 & 2 produced by Tade Ogigan.
Pat Attah: Tall Pat who hails from Anambra State and whose works came in tight packages and offer less publicity still remains the favourite of many fans according to our findings.
Sam Dede: He talks and acts tough. In Issakabba, he is the leader of a militant group which is hell bent on wiping out armed robbery. The move to wipe out crime made Dede’s range seem like a social crusader in the hearts of the people.
Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD): In terms of ranking, he will always snatch the premium slot. This is as a result of hardwork, talent and perseverance Nigerian home videos are hardly complete without his face. He is highly regarded by his fans.
Emeka Ike: He is highly admired and also manages to keep his head cool. An Engineer turned actor, dark skinned Emeka gets favourite attention from amongst females.
Chidi Mokeme: His profile shot up after he anchored Gulder Ultimate Search. But the truth is that Chidi, tall and handsome has what it takes to sweep ladies off their feet.
Bob-Mannuel Udokwu: The Ogidi, Anambra State born actor who came to lime light with Checkmate, a rested soap opera is also a favourite among movie buffs. Handsome and tall, a lot of respondents like his carriage, his movies, describing them as thrilling.
Nkem Owoh: His comic nature has made him the highest earner in Nollywood. He is also so much admired in his role in Ukwa which made his popularity to extend beyond the shores of Nigeria. Osuofia as he is also known is considered the elixir for annoyance.
Desmond Elliot: He started as a model, then, he moved into Television drama before embracing home video. This has made him a household name especially amongst girls. He is hot on the heels of big league actors in terms of popularity.
Jim Iyke: He seems to be the rave of the moment doing roles which portray him as a good lover. Girls like him and confess that he looks sexy. His diction is another beautiful thing going for him.
Kenneth Okonkwo: He is an all time favourite among fans. When he acted the role of Andy Okereke in Living In Bondage, people went wild, but that impression has not left his fans despite his irregular appearance in movies.
Jide Kosoko: He is one of the most extraordinary actors in Nigeria, popular in both the Yoruba and English movies. He is one of the actors whose popularity has transcended tribal barriers in Nigeria. People still refer to his role in Glamour Girls.
Nonso Diobi: This sexy dude is in a class of his own. He single-handedly formed Association of Sexiest Actors in Nollywood, he is also a good role interpreter who has won the hearts of many fans.
Mike Ezuruonye: He possesses a light skin to die for and trips babes who stream in numbers to watch his movies. He was sky-rocketed to the category ‘A’ list actors with marvellous pay and several Award nominations.
Hanks Anuku: People see him as a movie bad boy because of his bad boy roles in home videos. But tall Hanks is admired by a lot of women who see him as sexy and cute. One thing he has going for him is his accent.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’
