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AFRIFF 12 to honour RMD, Funke Akindele, others

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AFRIFF 12 to honour RMD, Funke Akindele, others

AFRIFF 12 to honour RMD, Funke Akindele, others

Organisers of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) have disclosed that Nollywood stars, Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD), Funke Akindele, and Femi Adebayo are among the actors to be honoured at its 12th edition, scheduled to be held from November 5 to 11, 2023.

This was disclosed at a media parley heralding the festival held at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, on Saturday.

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The organisers said AFRIFF 2023 is geared towards helping to expand indigenous movies to the global market.

According to the founder and Director of AFRIFF, Chioma Ude, the week-long event opens on Sunday night with the exclusive premiere of ORAH, directed by Lonzo Nzekwe.

The closing night will be equally enchanting as it will feature the highly anticipated premiere of the inspirational movie “Breath of Life” directed by BB Shashore and produced by Eku Edewor.

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Ude reaffirmed the organiser’s readiness to improve the festival’s capacity towards global expectations.

In her words, “We are inspired by the passion and dedication of filmmakers and film enthusiasts in Africa, and we are committed to providing a platform for their voices to be heard.

“This year, the theme is ‘Indigenous to global 2.0’, which is in continuation of last year’s theme, but I learnt a lot about how unready we are.

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“To be very prepared, we expanded our panel, our judges, and masterclasses to prepare us more for the global market.

“We are focused on improving capacity building and positioning the industry further for more opportunities. Next year will be Indigenous to Global 3.0 until we get it right.”

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“I Have Social Anxiety” — BBNaija Housemate Dede Opens Up Amid Criticism

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Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Dede, has revealed her struggle with social anxiety following criticisms from fellow contestants who described her as a “snub.”

Dede’s reserved nature has sparked controversy in the house, especially her refusal to hug male housemates, which some interpreted as unfriendly or aloof.

In a candid conversation with fellow housemate Koyin, Dede opened up about her mental health challenge.

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“Do you have social anxiety?” she asked Koyin.

Koyin replied, “No, do you?”

“Yes, I do,” Dede answered.

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Koyin then reassured her not to be overly concerned about how others perceive her, adding that “such is life.”

During her first diary session with Biggie, Dede had described herself as an introvert who “doesn’t like people.” She also offered clarity on her decision not to hug other housemates, saying it stemmed from the fact that she didn’t know them before the show.

Dede’s admission has since sparked conversations on social media about mental health awareness and the importance of respecting personal boundaries.

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“Davido Is Nigeria’s Most Influential – Manager Asa Asika Insists”

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Asa Asika, manager of Afrobeats superstar Davido, has declared that the singer is the most influential person in Nigeria.

Speaking during a recent appearance on the Zeph podcast, the renowned talent manager stood by his belief, despite ongoing debates and differing opinions in the entertainment industry and among fans.

“Davido is mad influential. I don’t care what anybody says, I think Davido is the most influential person in Nigeria. I have seen it firsthand,” Asika said.

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Davido, the head of DMW (Davido Music Worldwide), is currently the most followed Nigerian across major social media platforms, a metric often cited by fans to support claims of his dominance in the digital space.

However, the debate over who holds the most real-world and online influence among Nigeria’s top music exports—Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy—has remained a hot topic for years, with each artiste commanding a fiercely loyal fanbase.

Asika’s statement is expected to reignite the conversation, particularly among fans of the three Afrobeats giants.

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“UK Men Are Too Broke for Me” – Bobrisky Lashes Out on Instagram

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Controversial social media personality, Okunyele Idris Olarenwaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, has sparked reactions online after criticising men in the United Kingdom over their lifestyle and financial status.

In a recent Instagram post, Bobrisky described UK men as “too broke” for his taste, noting that their tendency to share apartments and split bills is far from impressive.

“By the way, UK men are too broke, avoid them,” he wrote.
“They share apartments, they share bills among themselves, ewwww.”

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The popular influencer went further to outline the standards he expects from any potential suitor, insisting that they must exude luxury and class, particularly through their choice of fashion and accessories.

“Before any UK guy can approach me, please come correct. The least wristwatch I want to see you wear is Presidential Rolex and a designer’s slippers,” he added.
“If me as a girl can rock Presidential Rolex, why can’t you?”

The post has since generated mixed reactions on social media, with fans and critics weighing in on Bobrisky’s high-end preferences and controversial take on UK men.

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