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MTV Shuga Reveals Cast For New Season In Nigeria!

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7 years ago

September 20, 2017

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MTV Shuga Reveals Cast For New Season In Nigeria!

The full cast line-up for MTV Shuga’s upcoming season has officially been announced, with 10 up-and-coming actors as well as returning cast members Timini Egbuson, Jemima Osunde, Sharon Ezeamaka and Olumide Oworu on the roster. Timini returns in his role as ‘Tobi’, as played in season 3 and 4 of the series, while Jemima, Sharon and Olumide reprise their roles as ‘Leila’, ‘Princess’ and ‘Weki’ respectively.

Leading on from the online and on-the-ground auditions, which had over 1500 participants, the producers of the hit TV drama series, MTV Shuga unveiled a host of new, fresh talent who will also join the new season.Notable additions from the open casting include; Uzoamaka Aniumoh and Philip Frances, who will play significant, parts in MTV Shuga Naija.

The new MTV Shuga stars will act alongside the returning cast members. As well as successful actors from the public auditions, other acting talent new to the drama include: Segun Dada, Moses Akerele, Chinaza Ruby Akabueze, Sharon Jato, Helena Nelson, Chimezie Imo, Tomiwa Tegbe and Nelson Ora.

MTV Shuga Reveals Cast For New Season In Nigeria!

High profile personalities who will join the cast of MTV Shuga Naija include Funlola Aofiyebi–Raimi, Bolanle Olukanni, Nobert Young, Rahama Ibrahim Sadau, Ladani Sulaiman, Ozzy Agu, Shawn Faqua and Yakubu Mohammed.

The vibrant Funlola Aofiyebi – Raimi, who is famous for her role in the daily soap – Tinsel, will bring her refined acting talent to the new season. Alongside Funlola will be Rahama Ibrahim Sadau, an established Kannywood actress, model, producer, director and television personality. Rahama has starred in notable Nollywood productions, including the popular production of “Super Story”. Fellow Kannywood star, Yakubu Mohammed who has acted in over 100 movies, is also amongst the cast for MTV Shuga Naija. Northern-based On-Air Personality, Ladani Sulaiman will also feature on the upcoming season.

The talented actor, Shawn Faqua who has starred in a number of films, such as Lagos Cougars and A Few Good Men, is one of the gifted new individuals in the show. TV host and presenter, Bolanle Olukanni and veteran actor Nobert Young will also add their magic to the upcoming MTV Shuga season.

Executive Director of the MTV Staying Alive Foundation, Georgia Arnold, said: “Following the successful public audition held in Lagos, we are pleased to unveil this amazing new crop of young talented actors. The established actors and the up-and-coming MTV Shuga stars will team up to create a thrilling TV drama series aimed at positively influencing young peoples’ behaviour and attitudes relating to safe sex, HIV, reproductive health and other health and emotional issues”.

Also commenting, Executive Vice President & Managing Director of Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, Alex Okosi stated; “Pro-social programming that empowers our audience is an important part of the MTV Base brand. MTV Shuga deals with real issues facing young people through authentic storylines and characters, and we are excited to return to Nigeria for this latest series.”

The new season of MTV Shuga will be produced by award winning writer/filmmaker of the popular TV Show, AM Hush and producer of MTV Shuga season 4, Chris Ihidero, as well as Emma Uduma of SMAT Media. Award winning directors, Tolulope Ajayi, Ishaya Bako and Tope Oshin have also been revealed as the directors for the exciting new series.

MTV Shuga Naija will focus primarily on family planning, contraception, HIV prevention & sexual health education. Generally, the new season will place emphasis on issues faced by young people across the world.

MTV Shuga, which is the gold-standard model for use of mass-media as a means of changing the behaviour of young people, is an initiative of the MTV Staying Alive Foundation and is made possible by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and supported by MTV Base Africa, as well as a host of other partners.

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Lights, Camera…Naija! Netflix Unveils Ebuka Obi-Uchendu As Host

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October 28, 2024

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Netflix has tapped Nigerian TV sensation Ebuka Obi-Uchendu to host the upcoming second edition of Lights, Camera… Naija! The streaming giant made this official announcement ahead of the November 2, 2024 event.

As an award-winning host, Ebuka will lead the celebration of Nollywood’s brightest stars, industry veterans, and key stakeholders. Additionally, his influence in Nigerian media remains unmatched, as he frequently dominates social media conversations with his impeccable fashion choices and charismatic presence.

This year, the event revolves around the theme “Pioneers, Pillars, and Players.” Subsequently, this theme honors three distinct groups: the legendary founders who built Nollywood’s foundation, the behind-the-scenes experts who maintain the industry’s momentum, and the talented actors who capture global audiences.

Furthermore, the event draws an impressive crowd of industry professionals, musicians, and celebrities. Together, they gather to recognize both on-screen talent and the unsung heroes working behind the cameras.

Meanwhile, Netflix continues to dominate Nigeria’s streaming market. Consequently, their commitment to content diversity shows in their extensive library, which includes short films, feature films, TV series, and even gaming options. Most importantly, they offer these entertainment choices across multiple genres and languages.

Through this event, Netflix demonstrates its dedication to celebrating Nigerian entertainment. As a result, Lights, Camera… Naija! serves as a platform to acknowledge the past, present, and future of Nollywood’s entertainment landscape.

Finally, the collaboration between Netflix and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu promises to deliver an unforgettable celebration of Nigerian cinema and its talented community.

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Rihanna Describes Her Experience Raising Two Boys With ASAP Rocky

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October 25, 2024

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Award-winning singer Rihanna recently opened up about her journey raising her two sons, Riot and RZA, alongside her partner ASAP Rocky. She shared both her excitement and the unique challenges of motherhood.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, she expressed that life with her boys is anything but dull. Further, she highlighted the constant energy and joy they bring to her days.

“I want to have a girl, but I won’t know what to do because I only know about boys so far, but it’d be an adventure,” she admitted.

Rihanna described the exciting and sometimes chaotic experience of raising young boys, saying,

“The boy energy in my house is the best. It’s never a dull moment, and I love when they climb onto chandeliers, and I love it when they are literally so scary that I’m forced to have fun. Them running around and me lifting them up is all fun and exercise. It works out for ASAP, me and our kids.”

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The couple welcomed their first son, RZA Athelson, on Friday, May 13, 2022. Then, in February 2023, Rihanna made an unforgettable announcement about her second pregnancy during her electrifying Super Bowl halftime performance. Wearing a bold, form-fitting red jumpsuit, she unzipped her outfit and gently rubbed her stomach, proudly revealing her growing belly.

The surprise announcement took the world by storm, sending fans and social media into a happy frenzy. By August 2023, Rihanna and ASAP Rocky welcomed their “Super Bowl baby,” born at 7:41 am at Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. In keeping with their tradition of “R” names, they named their second son Riot Rose.

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Veekee James Claps Back At Troll Who Insulted Her Looks

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October 25, 2024

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Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James has clapped back at a troll criticising her appearance. The troll, commenting on James’ Instagram post, claimed that her beauty was solely due to filters and wigs.

In response, James posted a video directly addressing the hater on October 25, 2024. Without makeup or a wig, she emphasized the importance of positive online behaviour and its impact on others. James’ message was clear: she is beautiful in her natural state and will not tolerate negativity.

“The problem with many of you is that you are not very smart,” she started.

She continued, “Many of you aren’t very smart because you should be very intentional about the kind of energy you give off and where you give off that energy because, whether it be negative energy or positive energy, you should be concerned about the result of the energy you give off.”

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Veekee James advised the troll to focus their energy on something more productive.

She emphasized that negative comments would not affect her self-esteem. She said,

“If you come on my page and drop something that is supposed to make me feel ashamed of something that is supposed to make me feel bad, you should be ready to see that it yields results, right? Based on the fact that you know what I’m someone who feels ashamed when people say stuff about me, when people say negative things about me, then you should know that this energy your bringing is going to hit.”

“But if you know that when you keep giving some of energy and it’s not giving results, my brother, my sister, why are you wasting your time? Why waste your time where you won’t get results?” the designer added.

Veekee stated that negative comments do not bother her as much as the troll might think.

“It’s clear you’re not purpose or self-driven, who would be ashamed to come on social media with my natural face?”

She embraced her natural beauty, saying, “This is the face of someone who hasn’t slept in days and has been under the sun. This is a perfect face and a face designer by God, and skin created by the almighty. He made me in his own image I’m 100 percent. If you want to talk rubbish, go to the place where it might be appreciated… You can’t shame the shameless; I am unapologetically me.”