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“ I doubt if my daughter would love to be an Actress”- Mercy Aigbe Gentry

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Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe Gentry  has grown to become one of the most prominent faces in the Yoruba movie industry. However for this mother of three, acting is not the only thing that has helped gathered fans, her delightful fashion sense has got a lot of people swooning all over her. The talented actress in this interview with Sahara Weekly shares the secret of her success, her fashion, acting amongst other issues.
 
How Has The Journey been So Far?
I would say it has really been fruitful. I can only give God the glory. It’s not like it has been smooth all through, I have had to encounter one or two challenges, but truly God has been faithful.
What Project Are You Currently Working On?
Presently, I’m working on showing my movie in the cinema, it’s titled Victim, directed by Lancelot OduaImaseun and it starred Nollywood superstars like Olu Jacobs, Juliet Ibrahim, Seun Akindele, Fathia Balogun, Said Balogun, a whole lot of them.
Would that be your first English project?
It’s not 100% English, it’s more of 40% English, 60% Yoruba.
Why The Choice of Lancelot For The Directing of This Project?
I actually had the opportunity to work with him and then I just spoke to him and asked if he would like to do a Yoruba movie. Although it’s not 100% Yoruba and it’s also an ultra-modern movie.
What were the challenges faced considering the language barrier?
The script I gave him was English. We had like two scripts for the movie. In Yoruba and in English, for instance Juliet has never been in a Yoruba movie, that was her first Yoruba movie, but because of the way the script was she didn’t have to speak too much Yoruba and at the same time, she is a fast learner. It was really exciting for her, because I did speak to her after the whole shoot and she told me she had so much fun, and for Lancelot it was like a challenge, he is used to directing English flicks so it was very exciting for him to be on this set.
When Do We Get To See the part two Of Osas Omoge Benin?
(Laughs) Everybody keeps asking me that. I read a lot of comments on Facebook, Instagram and twitter asking that same question. eEveryone should just keep their fingers crossed. At the end of the day I promise that the wait will be over. Although I really don’t want to say a specific date, but my fans should just keep their fingers crossed. For now, “Victims” is what I’m focusing on, it’s going to be premiered in the U. K and in the U.S and it’s going to the cinemas and we are looking at September for it.
You have done a couple of English flicks in recent times, what would you say is the difference between the two industries?
I actually started with the English genre before I crossed over to the Yoruba industry. I would say is pretty much the same, it’s basically the medium which is different, the language. It’s the same way we shoot and produce our films.
Inspiration behind Your Fashion/Beauty Store MAG Divas?
I would say my love for fashion, because I’m a lady who loves to look very good, getting complimented for her looks, so definitely my passion for fashion inspired me to open the outlet.
How Do You Juggle Between Running A Business, Your Acting Career, And Parenting?
To tell you the truth it’s a whole lot of hard work. I have to manage being a business woman, an actor a house wife and parenting, but the lord has been helpful in making it possible.
Your Favorite Fashion Item?
When it comes to fashion I really don’t have a favorite.I love everything, from shoes to bags, I love clothes, hair. Its quiet difficult for me to pick.
Do You Wish Your Daughter would step into your shoes as far as acting is concerned?
It actually is up to her, whatever she wants to do I’m in total support. She is a big girl, she is almost out of the secondary school, and so whatever she wants to do I would give her my total support. Although I honestly do not think she wants to become an actress because she is more on the reserved side, but if on the long run she wants to be I would give my support.
What is the secret of your good looks?
I take very good care of myself, I eat right, I drink a lot of water, do a lot of vegetables I try as much as possible to stay away from carbs, and once its 6 o. clock I don’t eat.  I try to pamper myself a lot.
There’s a new trend of opening stores and business outlets among movie practitioners, what would you say is behind this?
Its due to piracy, piracy would not let us rest.
At this point I would like to beg the government to come in and assist movie practitioners, because I actually believe there are laws that should bind against pirates, laws that would state that if you are caught in the act you would be severely dealt with, and if this laws are enforced, it would be reduced to the barest minimum.
Is piracy capable of stopping you from doing movies?
It wouldn’t, but its killing creativity, if you have a script which you spend 5 million or 10 million naira on, just because you are not sure of getting your money back you would be discouraged. I think you should ask Kunle Afolayan. As a producer you are an investor, you would want to get your money back and make profit, but because you are not sure of this you might want to cut corners, and try to reduce your budget, by doing this you might not eventually achieve what you set out to achieve with the project.
 
If you were to recommend a punishment for Piracy what would you recommend?
Piracy is the same with stealing, they should be imprisoned for a number of years. You’re stealing someone’s creative work, for some people acting and production of movies is the only thing they feed on, piracy is killing, and I think they deserve to be imprisoned once they are caught.

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Star Entertainers Set for Angel Global Promotions ‘Our Night of Heritage’ Show in UK Nov 29

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London city will be agog on Friday, 29th of November 2024, as A-List Nigerian entertainers stage performance at this year’s edition of ‘Our Night of Heritage’ (Ale Asa Wa) show.

 

Aimed at recognizing outstanding achievements in concerts, shows, and cultural events, the event which promises to be a talk-of-the-town, will be held at LOG Hall Abbey Quilting Selinas Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1ES, London SE16 2BD, United Kingdom.

 

 

According to Princess Adetutu Jakande, the chief organizer of Ale Asa Wa and CEO of Angel Global Promotions UK, the 5th edition of the AfriCulture tradition and entertainment awards event serves as a platform for celebrating African culture and entertainment while highlighting the exceptional talents of individuals who have contributed to the growth and development of the industry.

 

 

An array of entertainment performers have been lined up to give the night the touch of glamour and class while the event streams live in the media across the globe. They include Gospel star, Biyi Samuel; Alhaji Lateef a.k.a. Student Fuji; Kemi Alayo a.k.a. Idi Ope; Poly Mr Correct; Ekundayo Mr Manna; Alhaji Wasiu Adekunle Classical Fuji; MC Loko a.k.a. Omo Woli; Omoba Ademola a.k.a. Demo Performer, and a whole lots of other stars and side attractions.

 

 

With 30 Pounds entry fee, the organizers have announced that Ankara fabrics are available for smooth access to the event venue and numbers to call are +44745382120, +447960892460, +447308779733. Seasoned Nollywood actor, Kunle Afod, will feature as special guest artiste.

 

 

According to the organizers, there will also be presentation of awards where selected individuals will be recognized for their impactful contributions to the entertainment industry.

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Oil Cabals crippled Govt Refineries, now working against Dangote Refinery – Pastor Adeboye

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Oil Cabals crippled Govt Refineries, now working against Dangote Refinery – Pastor Adeboye

 

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged Nigerians to pray for divine intervention in the face of efforts by unscrupulous oil marketers to thwart the operations of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, following the previous sabotage of Nigeria’s four state-owned refineries.

The respected clergyman made the call for nationwide prayers during the November 2024 Abuja Special Holy Ghost Service themed ‘Total Restoration’, which held in the capital city. While Adeboye did not explicitly name the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, his remarks echoed the ongoing attempts by oil marketers to prevent the refinery from functioning as it was designed to.

The Dangote Refinery based in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos is the only facility currently refining petrol in Nigeria, and Adeboye’s comments reflected the dispute between the refinery and oil marketers, who seek to continue importing fuel for personal gain.

Pastor Adeboye reminded the congregation that it was God who raised Aliko Dangote to establish a refinery after years of failed attempts to revive Nigeria’s four public refineries, which had consumed billions of Naira with little result. He questioned the persistence of fuel imports despite Nigeria’s status as a major crude oil producer.

“Are we under a curse?” he asked. “We have four refineries, we poured all kinds of money into them, none of them is working. But God raised someone to build a refinery that works. He is not my relative, he is not from my village. He is not even a Christian, but he is a Nigerian who says, ‘Why should my people suffer when I have the means to build a refinery that can work?’ Now he is refining petrol, and some people want to stop him from selling it, so they can keep importing.”

Adeboye also pointed out the damage caused by the fuel subsidy, describing it as a significant drain on Nigeria’s resources, contributing to the country’s mounting debts and corruption. He stressed that when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the end of the subsidy in 2023, Nigerians largely welcomed the decision, but oil marketers, who benefitted from the subsidy regime, were furious.

These marketers, the renowned pastor claimed, have formed alliances with some International Oil Companies (IOCs) and other powerful interests to obstruct the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. This includes restricting access to crude oil, forcing Dangote to import crude from countries like the United States, among others.

He called for prayer for the total restoration of the country, noting that the Nigerian people are suffering the consequences, as the prices of essential goods have soared, pushing many items beyond the reach of ordinary citizens. “The masses are the ones suffering because these marketers, who are bent on keeping imports alive, already have more money than they can ever spend,” he said.

Despite the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s capacity to meet Nigeria’s entire demand for petroleum products – and even to export surplus fuel – oil marketers continue to pressurise the government to allow ongoing petrol imports. This has placed additional strain on the Naira, which has continued to depreciate.

Recently, the Crude Oil Refineries Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) urged the government to protect local refineries from unfair competition posed by importers and international petroleum traders, in line with provisions in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).

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Prophet Kingsley Aitafo Set To Dedicate Multi-million Naira Church Auditorium

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Prophet Kingsley Aitafo Set To Dedicate Multi-million Naira Church Auditorium

It’s a season of Joy as Prophet Kingsley Oladapo Aitafo, founder of Oneness in Christ ministry has invited everyone to the altar laying and dedication of their new multi-million naira church auditorium on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024’.

 

We reliably gathered that the dedication of the new auditorium known as CCC Living Tabernacle will be held by 10am at Olorunlugo bus stop, along oko ope,off ijomo road,baba ode in Ogun state.

Prophet Kingsley Aitafo Set To Dedicate Multi-million Naira Church Auditorium

According to our information, many dignitaries, celebrities who have been partakers of the grace of God through Prophet Kingskey Aitafo are billed to honour the altar laying and church dedication of CCC living Grace Tabernacle.

In his words, the Shepherd in charge, prophet Aitafo attributed all the glory to God for the grace to complete the auditorium.

 

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