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Why people say i’m proud + Why i don’t kiss in movies – Fathia Balogun

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Veteran actress, Fathia Balogun needs no introduction. She is known for her great skill in acting when it comes to interpretation of script. In a chat with Saharaweekly, she explains why people think she is proud and also said lot about her career.

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Q – What project are you presently working on?

R – Well, I’m showing my new movie now ‘Iya “Alalake’ and I just finished another one called ‘Jijuwole’. It’s a traditional movie.

Q – The ‘Iya Alalake’ movie is the one you won the award for and that was probably the first time you were shooting a comedy movie, tell us how the experience was?

R – It was challenging. I wanted to do something different from comedy but I don’t think I can make anybody laugh so I called my colleagues; Muyiwa Ademola,  Femi Adebayo, etc. and thank God it was directed by Muyiwa Ademola and it came out well.

Q – Were you expecting the movie to win an award?

R – No, I wasn’t expecting any award, I wasn’t ready for the media so I was like I can’t get the award so I just went there like a guest and thank God I got it.

Q – We heard people saying Fathia Balogun is proud…(cuts in)

R – Well, everybody has their own perception about me, you might see me in a different mode tomorrow, you can see me another time in a very good mood. We are human. Everybody thinks you should be perfect, it is not easy. I can see you tomorrow and not say Hello. I might come in here and say hello to everyone, I’m not a snub. I am a very friendly person when I’m in the right mood.

Q – You started with English movies. Is there any chance of you going back to English movies? also,   people were angry that you disclaimed Yorubas

R – I don’t know o! they got it all wrong. Maybe due to the joy and everything, I didn’t finish my statement. I said ‘ I’m not Yoruba but I’m proud to do Yoruba movies’ so why would I disclaim Yoruba, I can’t.

Q – What is the secret of your good looks?

R – It is natural. For my skin, my father is very light skinned. There is no special cream I use. I do my exercise normally so there is nothing special.

Q – You mentioned sometime ago that you are going to shoot some movies in your state, can you tell us more about that?

R – Very soon, I’m going to shoot one in warri, it’s going to be in pidgin English.

Q – Who are those you are planning to feature on it?

R – Well, I want to do something different sincerely. I’ve been into Yoruba several times and some people have that perception that we yoruba’s can’t do something different so I wanna tell people that we can and we have a lot of people that can do it/

Q – Apart from movie, what else do you do? Are you into any other business? Do you have a shop?

R – ehhh! It’s shop that is reigning now o! (laughs) you know film isn’t going on well for now due to piracy and we are begging the government to just try and help us because it’s something else. I just opened a shop, It’s going to be a year in the next few months though not in Lagos, I went as far as Abeokuta. (cuts in)

Q – So why did you go  all the way to Abeokuta?

R – I like business so since film isn’t going on too well, I decided to do what I do best which is taking care of skin so I jumped into it.

Q – You are always on movie location, How do you have time to rest take care of children and family?

R – God is helping me out. I can schedule myself. I can tell myself that I’m not working for a month and I’ll do that so I know how to schedule myself.

Q – Can you tell us about the charity foundation?

R – I t is just basically about giving out to the society. We are six in numbers; Myself, Muyiwa Ademola, Femi Adelayo, King Wasiu, Ayinde Marshall….

Q – How come don’t kiss in movies?

R – They don’t give me script for kissing. They don’t just give me, I don’t know why. But if am given, so far the story makes sense, I will.

Q – What is your relationship with other female actress like Dayo Amusa, Iyabo Ojo, etc?

R – They are all my sisters. We are colleagues. We are all friends and families.

Q – Describe yourself in three words

R – Fathia Balogun is industrious, reserved, and understanding.

 

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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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