13042019 - KILLING FIELDS OF NORTH WEST:They killed my husband, our three children in my presence – Zamfara survivor

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18 — SATURDAY Vanguard, APRIL 13, 2019 Regina Daniels: Flamboyant lifestyle of a kid star Continues from page 17 “Have you heard from her? I can confidently tell you that she is not married. She is still very much single. Ordinarily, she could afford to buy the house, jeep, wrist watch and can travel to anywhere as she is on top of her game. She is acting back to back and collecting good money. Have you forgotten that she was the spokesperson of Nollywood during Atiku Abubakar's Presidential campaign? She was well- remunerated with mouth-watering packages. She has paid her dues and she can afford to take very good care of herself,” Yisa was quoted as saying in an interview. Also, in 2017,news went viral that the actress had leaked her best friend, Casie Snow’s nude photos on Facebook for refusing to sleep with a movie producer. This was later dismissed as false and Regina's name was not dragged to the mud. However, Regina wouldn't take chances as she jetted out of the country to cool off in Dubai with her mother few days after her marriage rumour went viral on social media. For her, there's no amount of scandal that would kill her joy or stop her from living her dream to the fullest. The actress is a product of raw talent, which is surely working her magic. Her critics are quick to behold her wealth and flamboyant lifestyle, but they are blind to acquaint themselves with her story. For anything, the fair-complexioned actress is not scared of the antics of her critics, not even when she has no rules to live by and never thinks about who she is competing with. She's focusing on her own work, which is steadily speaking for her and shaming her critics. Regina, who recounted her story in her emotional birthday message to her mum, was not born with a silver spoon in her mouth. In fact, her mother struggled to put food on the table before fortune smiled on her through her daughter. She revealed how her mother dropped her own career for her own young career and how she ended up as single mother because of her children. “My world, my pride, my strength, words fail me to say how perfect you are. The journey of Regina Daniels started with a woman (Rita Daniels). You were determined to see me succeed, you put a hold on your own career to enable me grow. You were looked down by people who now beg to feature me in their movies, You begged for food for your children to survive, you hawked, you carried cement so we could have a roof over our head. You pushed wheel barrow to earn an income, you did menial jobs just for survival... I know that no matter what I do, it can’t repay you for all that you have done for me. You walked out of your marriage for our sake, suffered a lot of humiliation, you didn’t have a life of your own, you lived your life all for your children ( birth and adopted) You feel my pain even without a single word from me. Thank you mummy for being you,” she wrote. This is her story which her critics have failed to reckon with. It wasn't all rosy for Regina from the beginning, but there's always a reward time for hard work. And that's exactly what she's reaping today. Not forgetting that when she eventually became a big star, her fees increased astronomically compared to when she was paid N10,000, after starring in her debut movie, “Marriage of Sorrow.” Regina, who's presently an undergraduate at Igbinedion University in Okada, Edo State, revealed that she subsequently earned about N600,000 per movie. Also, report had it that her estimated net worth is put at $350,000, making her the richest teen actress in Nigeria. At 14, Regina had acted in more than one hundred movies and still counting. .In the past few years, Regina has had a wonderful run. Her films such as “Python Girl”, “The Bat-Man”, “The Jericho”, “Plantain Girl”, “Jaja The Great” among others have not only enjoyed commercial success, and garnered critical acclaim, but also, marked her transition into a more substantial engagements. Interestingly, the roles she played in the movies surely set down a template by which the 19-year-old actress has tried to abide: that there's a way to be successful in Nollywood by not following a formula. This is her world, let her live and enjoy it to the fullest. There's always a time to enjoy for one's hard work, and for Regina Daniels, and her mother, the time is now. Luck also comes with hard work. Enjoy it, while it lasts! •Members of the cast of 4th Republic ollywood actress, Kate Henshaw was the cynosure of Nattraction,when one of the most anticipated Nollywood films of 2019, ‘4th Republic’ premiered last Sunday, at IMAX, Filmhouse Cinemas, Lekki, Lagos. Henshaw played the lead role of Mabel King, in the movie that chronicles the current political situation in Nigeria. The premiere played out the election theme with PVCs, ballot boxes, and election staff as ushers. With a dress code themed ‘Your Excellency’, the stars and guests explored the inauguration themed dress code in full force. Members of the cast and crew; Kate Henshaw, Enyinna Nwigwe, Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Sani Muazu, Enyinna Nwigwe, Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju, Bimbo Manuel, Yakubu Mohammed were joined by star guests Sola Sobowale, Waje, Tope Oshin, Chigul, Omojuwa, Kehinde Bankole, Linda Osifo, Lilian Afegbai, Denrele Edun among others at the colourful premiere. Directed by Ishaya Bako, '4th Republic' is woven around a rigged election, violence and an intense election tribunal to claim the seat of governor from a corrupt incumbent. “The feedback has truly surpassed our expectations,” Director Ishaya Bako explained. “I am very grateful to everyone for their turnout at premiere, we can’t wait for everyone to finally see our movie April 12” he added. Meanwhile, speaking on her role in the movie, Henshaw •Regina My experience in politics helped me to play the character of Mabel King —Kate Henshaw ...as political movie, '4th Republic' premieres said her involvement in active politics about five years ago really helped her get into the character. She further expressed how the emotions she had to portray playing the role came from a real place.” In 2014, I contested for the Federal House of Representatives for Calabar Municipal. I brought my experience and emotions into the character.” “It was quite an experience because the movie portrays our political terrain the way we do politics here in Nigeria. I hope everybody love the movie from the feedback I'm getting,” said Henshaw who got standing ovation after the screening of the movie. The plot mimics Nigeria’s current political situation; a presidential election marred by allegations of rigging, pockets of violence across the country and an aggrieved presidential candidate, in court for his mandate. It is out nationwide April 12. ‘4th Republic’ is written by Emil B. Garuba and Zainab Omaki. The film is co-produced by Griot Studios Ltd. and Amateur Heads Productions with Bem Pever, Ishaya Bako, Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju and Ummi A. Yakubu serving as Producers. The film is funded by grants from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA). 4th Republic was shot on location in Abuja, Lokoja and Lagos. It is distributed by FilmOne Distribution. The movie also was premiered in Abuja, on Thursday, and thereafter hit the cinemas across the country yesterday. After her campaign manager Sikiru (Jide Attah) turns up dead, gubernatorial aspirant Mabel King (Kate Henshaw) challenges the victory of the incumbent, Idris Sani (Sani Mu’azu) for her mandate. King is supported by her aide Ike (Eyinna Nwigwe), and Sikiru's daughter Bukky (Linda Ejiofor) while Sani's associate St. James (Bimbo Manuel) and Ike's Law School rival, Danladi (Yakubu Mohammed) try to take down witnesses.
SATURDAY Vanguard, APRIL 13, 2019—19 ROTIMI AGBANA 07054964685 rotimiagbana@gmail.com What my father told me before he passed away - Late Barrister’s son, Barry Jhay Music-making was never the plan for popular afro-beat music singer, Oluwakayode Junior Balogun, a.k.a Barry Jhay, son of late Fuji music king, Ayinde Barrister, but based on his father's dying wish he had no choice but to embrace the craft. In a chat with Showtime, the ‘Aiye’ crooner revealed how his father convinced him to take after his m u s legacy. i c “ M y late dad •Barry Jhay Nigerian reggae-dance-hall singer, African China has advised Blackface, embittered member of defunct music group, Plantashun Boyz, to quit his continuous attacks on popular afro-pop singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba. In a chat with Showtime, the 'Mr. President' singer explained why Blackface must stop his incessant ranting that 2face betrayed him. “I said it before and I will say it again Blackface should move on with his life and let 2face be; because up till now he has not given any reason why he is angry with 2face. For me right now, he's losing a lot of his fans and it's not good for him or his music.” Recall that Blackface accused 2Baba of stealing his songs, ‘Let Somebody Love You’ and ‘African Queen’, and took sole credit for both songs and refused to share royalties from both songs with him as the original owner. Meanwhile, the matter is yet to be settled but is already before Justice Oyefeso at the Ikeja High Court, pending when the case would be called for hearing. used to tell me that I would become a musician but I used to cry whenever he said so; but I’ve been recording since the age of five. My dad was the creator and founder of Fuji music; so it’s like another industry on its own. Africans use black power while they are doing their music; some of them when their colleagues go for performance, they would use black power to do s o m e stuff that I don’t understand. They make them vomit blood or render their spine useless. So, when my dad used to me that I’d do music, I used to say no because I’ve my special gift and talent. I told him I couldn’t get involved in black power. It was after my dad died I realized I had no choice but to do music, because I couldn’t let his name die just like that. Before he died he told me that if I don’t do music I may not survive”, he said. Speaking further, he explained why he doesn’t have a university education even though during his father’s lifetime, he could afford it. ' All I know in my life is music; I cannot read any other thing. I told my mom and dad, I told everybody that the only thing I can read is music production and sound engineering. As at that time, I never knew music was what was going to feed me; but thank God, I’m improving”, he said. Why Blackface must stop attacking 2face - African China The slums, ghettoes •African China •Slimcase have been my inspiration - Slimcase For popular street music artiste and hypeman, Oluwafemi Oladapo Oko- Eko, a.k.a Slimcase it took 10-whole years of persistence before gaining prominence on the Nigerian music scene. But the setbacks he suffered never deterred his determination tobecome a star. In a chat, Slimcase told Showtime what his major sources of inspiration were during his 10-years of struggle to stardom. “The slums of Lagos, the streets, the people, the ghetto and its survival have all been my source of inspiration over the years.” He added that for him, making music for 10-years before gaining recognition was God’s way of preparing him for what was to come. “It wasn’t a delay, it was God preparing me for what was to come after. Speaking further, he explained why he describes himself as the second in command and not the king of street slangs. “No one can come out to say he is the king of Lamba but the king of street because Lamba comes out every day, so, to be on a safe side I call myself ‘Otunba Lamba’. It’s like the second in command; if you want to be the king you’re free”, he noted. The ‘Azaman’ hitmaker noted that among other things, his experiences so far in the Nigerian music industry have taught him to trust in God. “My experiences have taught me to trust in God and in my savings and investment because music comes and goes, so I invest. Not everything you see on social media or TV is real; everything is packaging, so, know what you wish for”, he said. Speaking about the sacrifices he had had to make for his music career so far, he said; “I have invested money that I should invest for tomorrow and I’ve invested time I should have spent to build relationships with loved ones on this thing called music.” •Omawumi Music powerhouse, Omawumi Megbele, professionally known as Omawumi has revealed what she and fellow musician, Waje, who is also her long term friend, have in common. According to the ‘Bottom Belle’ singer, the friendship bond she and Waje have shared for more than a decade is more of a spiritual thing. “I don’t even know where the bond came from; in fact I’m tired, somebody should come and carry her away (Laughs). To tell the truth, I think it’s primarily a God kind of bond. Waje and I have a lot of things in common; we almost speak the same language. If Waje hears something she knows that I’m going to love it. One of what we have in common is that we pray a lot together”, she said. Speaking further, she rubbished insinuations that Waje’s love for her may be borne out of the favours Waje had enjoyed from her in the past. “That’s bull crap! I don’t get it, let alone understand it. I think Waje has given me a lot; dare I say more than I’ve ever given her. But that is the thing about us; we tend to outdo each other. If I buy a gift for Waje today, tomorrow she would buy me a gift that is more expensive than my own; and then the next time I’ll give her something more expensive, that’s what we do. Waje was there for me at a time I did not allow anybody into my life; and the decision that she helped me to make is what has informed my being a mother today, but I won’t go into the details of that. Waje has always supported every decision that that I took even when she doesn’t agree with it. And its vice versa, because nobody is a kid; we understand that whatever action we take as adults, we ought to be accountable for it. So I think it’s an equal balance”, she noted. There is the popular belief that being signed to a record label owned by a popular musician would be less work and a shortcut to stardom; such has been the case for fast rising singer, songwriter and producer, Chisom Ifeachor, a.k.a Cheekychizzy, who is signed to D'banj's DB Records. In a chat with Showtime, the singer who just dropped a new single titled ‘Kokoma’ shared his experience working with the selfstyled ‘Koko Master’. “It’s been an honor and a privilege because it has really helped my craft and expanded my horizon. It’s been tasking and so educating. I have learnt a lot; good and bad. It’s been a great experience working with the legend”, he said. With plans to release more projects, collaborations before the year runs out, plus a likely body of work as he makes his way into becoming one of Nigeria's biggest allround music exports, Cheekychizzy has no regrets signing a record deal with Dbanj. “I’m blowing up by any means. A lot of people have said that if I wasn’t with Dbanj I would have probably been blown now. But then I wouldn’t know if I would be making as much money as I’m making now. Without a blown single I already toured the world and made enough money to take care of my immediate and personal needs. It’s about making gain for your personal self and family. I always tell people who tell me that I would have blown if I wasn’t sign to Dbanj’s record label that if I didn’t, I wouldn’t be this knowledgeable. I would have made a lot of mistakes.” Speaking further, he shared what he has learnt from the ‘Koko Master’. “Trust me, I’ve learnt a lot about the business side of showbiz. I’ve been quiet for years, perfecting my skills and getting set for the game. It’s time to put all I’ve learnt to work. I hope they are ready”, he said. Waje and I pray together a lot - Omawumi Working with Dbanj has been rewarding - Cheekychizzy •Cheekychizzy
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