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Six Actresses Who Left Nollywood For Marriage
Acting has always been
their dream and passion, but unfortunately for some of these Nollywood actresses, they had to leave all that behind to focus on family. Some have either relocated with their hubbies abroad while others are still in Nigeria but on a low key.
Below are six Nollywood actresses that left the movie industry for family.
Sandra Achums
Former Nollywood actress Sandra Achums resides in Germany with her husband and is currently blessed with four children. Once a well known face in most Nollywood movies, Sandra left the Nollywood scene after getting married to her German-based lover. She sure had paid her dues in the industry before leaving her first love to make family.
Opeyemi Ayeola
Nollywood actress Opeyemi Ayeola was the face of most Yoruba movies before she relocated to UK. Ope Ayeola as she was called back then got married to her hubby Olayiwola Owolonse in 2007. She also had to sacrifice the career that got her fame and money for her marriage. She is blessed with two lovely boys.
Regina Askia
Former beauty queen and former Nollywood actress, Regina Askia left the Nollywood scene in the late ’90s. She was once among the glamour girls of the movie industry before relocating to the US and taking up a job in New York hospital. The social critic is happily married to Rudy Williams and has a daughter and a son.
Lepa Shandy
Nollywood actress, Folashade Omoniyi known as Lepa Shandy in 2012, got married to her Dublin based boy friend. Dayo David Adewale. She has since been minimal on the movie scene due to her spending quality time with her family.
Victoria Inyama
Victoria was one of the most promising starlets of her time till she decided to give it all away for marriage in the States.
Dolly Nwachukwu
Fair skinned beauty Dolly Nwachukwu acted in movies like “Bitter Encounter” and “Deadly Affair” before leaving our TV screen for marriage outside the country. She had not been heard from ever since.
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.’