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00:13the solo opens up on single motherhood ah this one no be just just this one not real life real
00:20emotion
00:37what if i told you you can live forever
01:01there is hope for your son
01:21the actress basola iola has opened up like never before about her journey into motherhood
01:26and my people it wasn't easy speaking in a recent interview basola revealed that when she first
01:31found out she was pregnant she was scared not just scared but ashamed why because at that time
01:38she believed marriage was next she was even engaged but life had other plans the marriage
01:44didn't happen and suddenly she found herself facing the reality of becoming a single mother
01:48and here's the deeper part basola said her biggest fear was repeating a cycle her own mother was a
01:55single mom and she didn't want her child to go through the same path that fear alone
02:00heavy but guess what despite the fear the shame the uncertainty love showed up
02:08today she says she is grateful deeply grateful for her daughter because beyond the circumstances
02:14her child is a blessing she will always cherish
02:16now this is where it hits home sometimes life doesn't go the way we plan but that doesn't mean
02:22it won't still turn out beautiful basola's story is not just about struggle it's about growth strength
02:28and choosing love in the middle of uncertainty and honestly that's a story many people can relate
02:33to because behind the fame behind the smiles there are real battles people don't see and for that
02:39we respect her even more my people what do you think is society too hard on single mothers or are
02:46things finally changing let's talk there's a woman here a woman of a manageable age god has promised to
02:58marry you this year you saw him today didn't you who bubba who what do you want really are you
03:15here
03:15i just want to help
03:22take caution make sure that the cycle is not broken
03:35there is something here with us
03:55good with all this your bad feelings
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04:56you see men are like lions kings of the jungle you draw women close play with them tell them all
05:04the sweet
05:05things and silly things they get off on one thing is you never never never
05:13because i don't understand you want to defy your service because of casey a mother treats you
05:18worse than a paid olosho what is this boy robin that thing that is suiting your hair that's making
05:23you lose control of yourself baby you won't understand
05:32i love my wife more than my children daniel edifiong sparks debate
05:40there was a withdrawal on her account earlier today where is my wife to be called home because
05:45where is my wife i don't trust them to deal with this kind of situation well how dare you
05:50play your stupid mind games on me continue checking to be check everywhere you don't need money now
05:56my people this nollywood conversation is setting social media on fire popular nollywood actor daniel
06:02etym ethyong has sparked a major debate after making a surprising confession about his family
06:07priorities during a podcast conversation the actor openly stated that he loves his wife toyosi etym
06:15ethyong more than his own children yes you heard that right when asked if the love he has for his
06:21wife
06:21is the greatest form of love he has experienced daniel didn't hesitate his response i love my wife more
06:27than my children my wife comes first before my children however he was quick to clarify that his
06:34children still hold a very special place in his heart but according to him putting his wife first
06:40is about building a strong marital foundation something he believes is essential for a stable
06:46and happy family in his view when the marriage between husband and wife is strong the entire family
06:52benefits divided opinions online while some people praised his honesty and commitment to his marriage
06:57others strongly disagreed with the idea of placing a spouse above one's children
07:03daniel etym ethyong and media personality toyosi phillips have been married since 2017 and share
07:09children together but now the big question remains in a family who should come first the spouse or the
07:16children this conversation is far from over should your spouse come before your children this nollywood
07:22actor's marriage opinion is dividing fans okay i i can't imagine having an anniversary without
07:31i am going to the supermarkets because we didn't see hello teller brave the musician follow like this
07:37then she can't go like this and now no concern again she can be seen in her life
07:41my wife is here she take it with me it's just that after one year it's looking like this woman
07:46is gone
07:49you need to move move on to where just like every man you probably mourn for a year and
07:54remarried shortly after living as if you're dying every day too that is no way to live when i know
08:01that there's a thin line between love and obsession she's alive i saw her with my own eyes she's dead
08:06so you can behave yourself and recognize that she's dead
08:14i've paid my dues i deserve billionaire level earnings beverly osu's never heard working on
08:21you're selfless and the way you sacrifice to lead to her for me what more do i want in a
08:26man beverly osu
08:27speaks on being underpaid for many actors the glamour of entertainment doesn't always match the pay
08:32and nollywood actress beverly osu is speaking up about it during a recent podcast appearance the
08:38reality star and actress opened up about what she believes is a major issue in the entertainment
08:43industry being underpaid despite years of hard work according to beverly her experience and portfolio
08:50should place her among the highest earners in the industry in fact she believes her body of work
08:56is strong enough to make her a billionaire not just in nigeria but across africa but instead
09:03of enjoying that level of financial reward she says she's still fighting for fair wages beverly
09:09explained that she has explored several sides of the entertainment industry over the years
09:13from luxury modeling to video vixen appearances to reality tv and now acting and in her words
09:20i have paid my dues while she describes herself as humble she says she also understands the value of
09:27her work and believes creatives deserve to be properly rewarded her comments have once again
09:32sparked conversations about how entertainers especially actors are compensated in the industry
09:37and many are now asking the same question are nollywood stars really being paid what they deserve
09:45flaky how are you she don't get admission to university now you're on here papa i just said let me
09:51just quickly see stella stella this stella got to you stella is your whole world
09:55stella don't agree for them small man big machine all your male friends are out there to rubbish your life
10:04if you get pregnant your life is really forever stella
10:16ma i don't like it here
10:30best nollywood on screen moms
10:34since the earliest days of nollywood the small and big screen have tried to capture what it means to be
10:40a
10:40mother using a variety of talented actors who have over the years become our favorite on-screen mothers
10:47we've put together a list of some of the best on-screen mothers in nollywood
10:57ungozi is mostly the on-screen mother who has been through everything but still perseveres no matter
11:06what she goes through or how much she cries she's always determined to give her children the best she
11:13is featured in several movies such as glamour girls shattered mirror the pretty serpent tears of a prince and
11:20and cry of a virgin
11:24you should be worrying about yourself and your son
11:27the lessons you don't teach him life will teach him and life's lessons are bitter
11:32jockey silver in the 1999 movie curse from beyond jockey silver plays mrs raymond a mother trying to
11:41solve her daughter's spiritual problems she stands by her through tough times giving her the strength
11:47to hold on and in potato potato she is mrs wilson a mother and mother-in-law who always has
11:55some kind
11:55and wise words respect and protects her daughter yet allows her the space to make her own decision
12:02i guess that's your side of the kitchen i think this is a bad idea from the man who is
12:07living with his
12:08ex-wife you will stop at nothing see me miserable this from someone who asked me for a divorce let's
12:13not
12:13forget who broke up this marriage please i woke my body what is wrong with you say talk my friend
12:26call a call a la lani what is it it's 5 13 in the morning
12:31uh-huh ah is it because you are dreaming of color i'll be back
12:36uh-huh i want to talk to you ungozi unwasu as mama tiwa in the web series skinny girl in
12:46transit ungozi
12:48unwasu is your typical nigerian mother dramatic caring occasionally considered annoying nevertheless
12:55she's always looking out for her children and trying to figure out what's best for them
13:23the best on-screen mothers in nollywood
13:31are you a brand looking to connect with a fast-growing entertainment loving audience
13:34across nigeria and beyond knowledge is your plug every week thousands of viewers tune in to catch
13:40breaking nollywood news celebrity stories trending conversations and engaging debates and your brand
13:46can be part of that experience from product placements to sponsored segments brand mentions
13:51and tailored advert packages knowledge is v offers visibility that converts attention into action
13:57our audience is active loyal and highly engaged across tv youtube and social media through diamond
14:04fountain media if you want your brand seen if you want your brand seen heard and remembered in 2026
14:10then it's time to partner with us knowledge is v where stories trend and brands stand out for
14:17advert placements and sponsorship contact diamond fountain media today
14:22the best on-screen mothers in nollywood
14:31justice can never be suppressed
14:35no matter the degree of cruelty and bloodshed
14:43good luck can no longer be trusted
14:46ebele okaro in most of her movies silence kanda or what lies within and wrote to yesterday ebele okaro is
14:55the reserved lively and occasionally sarcastic mother who is always there for her children and family with
15:03unconditional love and support
15:08you above 18
15:11you should take care of your needs your personal needs
15:15i don't understand that mom
15:18adults don't take care of themselves
15:21you're now an adult for crying out loud my dear you're such a beautiful girl
15:26don't you have a boyfriend
15:27and chinyere wilfred compassion and warmth are often wilfred's strong points as an on-screen mother
15:35her on-screen characters occasionally epitomize every nigerian mother who always speaks her mind
15:43without appearing overbearing in series like invitation to thunder she may fight with her son
15:49make choices that invite regrets but she's always protective working towards what she thinks is the best for him
16:18i could have been a billionaire omatola opens up
16:23i come to lagos thank you sir we have been confronted with a situation
16:30that quite frankly we are not prepared for
16:36get out of the way now i've been trying to reach my wife all day
16:41what what happened
16:55i should give your job to somebody else
16:58papa i don't have my mom
17:02let's go
17:03I never did it.
17:04Take it!
17:05Look, I'm going to put me down.
17:06I'm going!
17:10No, I'm not going to be down.
17:16My children's one hand to play probably for their children.
17:19All the children can't even.
17:22Take your position to everyone.
17:24Just another two please.
17:26I don't want to go die and leave my money.
17:27What's it, Bob?
17:27Excuse me, why are you shouting?
17:29This is a hospital, not a prison.
17:32Imagine turning down deals worth billions just to protect your value.
17:36That's exactly what Nollywood legend Omotola Jalade Ekende says she has done during her career.
17:41Speaking during an interview, the award-winning actress revealed that she could easily have become a billionaire
17:46if she had agreed to certain lucrative offers that came her way.
17:51But there was one problem.
17:52Those opportunities required her to compromise her personal beliefs.
17:56According to Omotola, there were several moments when she could have taken the money
18:01and nobody would have known, yet each time she chose to walk away.
18:07In her words, if I wanted to be a billionaire, I would have been it easily.
18:11But I said no and walked away.
18:14She explained that although the financial rewards were tempting, staying true to her principles mattered more.
18:21And interestingly, some of the people who made those offers are still watching her career today.
18:25For Omotola, success isn't just about wealth.
18:29She says the real reward is living with integrity and staying true to who she is.
18:34In her words, she is fulfilled beyond financial measure.
18:38In an industry where fame and money often test people's values,
18:42Omotola's story is a reminder that sometimes walking away is the real power move.
18:57So you won't die.
18:59So you won't die.
19:03I need to go.
19:06I need to go.
19:09Oh shit.
19:10He's mad.
19:13This hospital is under lock down.
19:16So why are we locked here?
19:17You keep up lock-down!
19:22I want to go home.
19:37Box office queen Funky Akandele is also making headlines, saying she is not competing with
19:43anyone as she continues to focus on telling authentic African stories.
20:01If you think Nollywood is one big competition ground, Funky Akandele says, think again.
20:06The box office queen and powerhouse filmmaker has made it clear she is not in competition
20:11with anybody. Speaking at an industry event, Funky revealed that her only focus is telling
20:15authentic African stories. No rivalry, no pressure, no noise. According to her, the goal is simple,
20:22to tell Nigerian stories the way Nigerians truly experience them, raw, relatable, and real.
20:28I'm not competing, she said. I just want to tell our stories. I want people to watch,
20:32learn, and feel seen. Now that's confidence. I don't pressure myself, I must say. No,
20:38I don't pressure myself. I just keep taking a day at a time doing my thing. Don't forget,
20:42I'm not competing. It's not competition. I just want to tell African stories, you know,
20:47our own Nigerian stories. I want us to feel accepted, loved. I want them to watch our movies
20:52learn, see what we go through, you know, hear our stories directly from a Nigerian, an African.
20:57That's all I want to do.
20:58But here's where it gets interesting. Funky also revealed that she was originally supposed
21:03to produce a tribe called Judah Part 2, but something told her to move differently.
21:08Instead of repeating the formula, she chose to evolve. She says she listens carefully to
21:14constructive criticism, even from competitors. She watches movies, reads books, studies patterns,
21:19and constantly pushes herself to grow. No pressure, just progress.
21:25I listen to constructive criticisms. I really listen to it. I am a good storyteller. I want to be best
21:31at it. I learn a lot from my competitors, from mentors out there. You know, I watch a lot of
21:36movies.
21:37I read books. I listen to stories. I want to grow my craft. It's very important.
21:42So I must say it took me a lot of hard work on behind the scenes. I just sat down
21:46like I was supposed to
21:49produce, I was supposed to produce a tribe called Judah Part 2. And the spirit of God kept saying,
21:53you know, you have to move out of it. You're not going to do the normal thing.
21:56movie. We're going to do something different. And here I am with it. So it's a good one for me.
22:09Okay, you walk so hard, but somehow you just end up giving your money to the wrong people.
22:21And when she says this year, we're going to love what she's bringing. But she's not spilling it yet?
22:27Hmm. You already know something big is cooking. From Jennifer to record-breaking box office runs,
22:33one thing is clear. Funky Akindele isn't chasing anyone. She's building legacy. And at Nolly
22:39Gisby, we're keeping our eyes on whatever she's about to drop next. So this year, you will love
22:44it. But let's keep our fingers crossed. I'm not going to spill it. I don't want to spill it yet.
22:50Let's keep our fingers crossed. But you will love it. You will love it.
22:56Hey, I won't bite you. But I only just gave you money last week.
22:59Oh God.
23:01I saw my name.
23:04I saw my name.
23:09I saw my name.
23:13It's a good name.
23:14And let's make it a good name.
23:15Give me the money.
23:16What did you go?
23:17And let's make it a good name.
23:25You're spending yourself things for friends and family.
23:28You're just spending irrevocable.
23:29Let's say you're spending the money.
23:30Hey, Vita, I'm going to take that.
23:33Hey.
23:43My father always insisted that a member of the family must be on the factory floor.
23:51Veteran actress Joke Silva also sparks conversation after revealing one surprising advantage of marrying older men.
23:58Older men let you get away with a lot. Joke Silva.
24:03So what are you doing on campus?
24:05Checking up on babes, right?
24:07Checking on you.
24:10Your father always insisted that a member of the family must be on the factory floor and he was not
24:18referring to it.
24:20You entered into menopause some eight years ago.
24:23Yes, that is why I was so surprised at the menstrual flow in the last couple of months.
24:41My people gather here small because mama herself has spoken.
24:45Nollywood veteran Joke Silva has opened up on what it's really like marrying an older man.
24:48And her confession? Be sweet small.
24:52Speaking during an interview, the respected actress revealed that when she first met the legendary Olu Jacobs, she had no
24:58idea there was a serious age gap between them.
25:01Why? Because according to her, the man was looking too good.
25:04Everybody on set already knew the great Olu Jacobs was coming, except her.
25:09But once they met, the chemistry clicked.
25:12Now here's the interesting part.
25:14For Olu Jacobs, it was love at first sight.
25:16But for Joke Silva, ah, calm down first.
25:20It wasn't love at first sight, oh.
25:22And then boom, she dropped the line that got everyone talking.
25:25These older men allow you to get away with a lot of things.
25:29Yes.
25:30Yes, we met on stage.
25:31I, I, I didn't know.
25:35And when we met, we were, there was, um, it was on the set of Jerry's Metamorphoses.
25:40I heard he was coming.
25:41Yeah.
25:41Everybody knew the great Olu Jacobs.
25:43Everybody knew this great Olu Jacobs was coming, except me.
25:47Okay.
25:50So, so when he came, we kind of, we got on very well.
25:54Uh, and it was after we started dating that I discovered his age.
26:00Because he looked so good.
26:01He really looked really good.
26:03He wouldn't, sorry, my.
26:04The temperature was there on first sight.
26:06Yes.
26:06First sight.
26:06Well, he wasn't there.
26:07Well, for him, he was first sight, but me, it wasn't.
26:10Well, you're still playing hard to get him today.
26:14I'm not playing hard to get him.
26:15It's just, it's just a fact.
26:17That's what, that's how it was.
26:18Okay.
26:18You know?
26:19Um, so he was, um, so I had no idea that, you know, so we had started dating and then
26:26we just, eh, excuse me.
26:31Oh, it bothered you in the beginning?
26:33It initially did, you know?
26:36I'm like, ah, father, you know?
26:40And, um, you know, so processing and things and, and, um, just looking at, just looking
26:50at, you know, the, um, how the relationship was developing after a while didn't matter.
26:56Yeah.
26:57She married him at 24 while he was 44.
27:00And today, decades later, they remain one of Nollywood's most respected power couples,
27:05with two children and a legacy that speaks for itself.
27:08So the question now is, is age really just a number?
27:12Or do older men truly come with premium benefits?
27:16One thing is clear.
27:17This love story has stood the test of time.
27:20And at Nollygist V, we love to see marriages that last.
27:24Yeah.
27:26Before him, hopefully doing a fantastic job for Wade Bray B.
27:29I hope so.
27:30Did you know what a boy did you tell me?
27:30You don't know Kanさ.
27:31Kanさ is, kokolo, j ollong, tollong.
27:34It's like, it's not like death sentence.
27:37It's a death sentence.
27:38You should know, you don't know dark souls, dear friend.
27:49Because, um, he came to slide them withrijous adrenaline, that каждый preparation
27:52and their relationship is going to ñ
27:52move one of noans around to me.
27:53Remember, this is Nollygist V, where the gist never stops.
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