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Actors Guild mourns “Natty” of New Masquerade

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Late Romanus Amuta, popularly known as  Natty, of the Nigerian sitcom, New Masquerade

The Actors Guild of Nigeria mourns late veteran actor, Romanus Amuta, popularly known as “Natty”, aged 79, who died on Feb.

9, 2022, after battling a protracted ailment.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that  Amuta became famous as Natty in the New Masquerade,  a popular Nigerian sitcom that aired  during the 1980s until the mid-1990s on the Nigerian Television Authority Network.

New Masquerade, one of Nigeria’s longest running sitcoms,  was aired on Tuesday nights from 8:30 p.m. t0 9:00 p.m.

It was created and written by James Iroha who also acted in the sitcom alongside casts of  late James Iroha (Gringory Akabogu), late Claude Eke(Jegede Shokoya); Chika Okpala (Chief Zebrudaya); Tony Akposheri (Zakky); Lizzy Eveome (Ovuleria); late Christy Essien-Igbokwe (Akpena); Davis Offor (Clarus); and Romanus Amuta (Natty).

Emeka Rollas, National President of the guild, during a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said that the deceased would remain evergreen due to his contributions to the growth of the Nollywood industry.

“This is another sad moment for Nollywood as we lost a great thespian, Romanus Amuta aka, Natty”.

“Though gone from our sight, Natty will remain evergreen in our hearts.

“My condolences to the family, friends, fans and all grieving hearts on his demise. Rest on dear colleague,” he said.

NAN reports that Romanus Amuta was  also a Nollywood actor who mostly played herbalist or traditional priest, elders, or chief roles in movies.

Amuta started his career in the media landscape and worked with the Daily Times newspaper before delving into the movie industry.

He came into the limelight after featuring in the “New Masquerade” which was one of the most popular Television series in the 80s.

Some movies he featured in include   “Lion Finger (2003)”, “Eagle’s Bride (2005)” and “Ijele (1999)” among others. (NAN)

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Nollywood series “The Party” for premiere on Netflix May 30

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 Star-studded Nollywood series “The Party” is set to premiere on Netflix May 30, its producer has said.

The producer of the acclaimed series, Judith Audu, disclosed this in a post on her Instagram page.

The Party is a three-part murder mystery series that tells the story of how everyone became a suspect when a young, successful, newly married man died unexpectedly and dramatically.

The series, directed by Yemi Morafa, features a lineup of A-list Nollywood actors, including Shaffy Bello, Uzor Arukwe, Mide Martins, Kunle Remi, and James Gardiner.

The series showcases brilliant performances by Tope Olowoniyan, Ben Touitou, Ray Adeka, and introduces Eva Ibiam in a standout debut.

The Party, a fully independent production of Ope Ajayi and Captain of Sea Productions, was originally conceived as a feature-length movie.

However, after being acquired by Netflix, it was restructured into a three-part series.

Earlier, Ajayi, in a post on his social media page, said that the Netflix series was one that would keep the audience guessing about the culprit.

In his words; “You’ll never be able to guess who did it.”

He further added: “The performances are perhaps one of my favourite things about the series.

“Everyone brought their A-game!”(NAN) 

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Gay relationship: Nigerian Skit Maker Threatens Colleagues Over Requests

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A Nigerian content creator, Chukwueze Odinaka, aka ‘Mama Uka’, has called on colleagues seeking for gay relationship with him to desist from such act.

Odinaka, who specializes in skit making, in a video clip message shared via his Instagram page, threatened to expose some of his colleagues and other men if they did not desist  from such demand.

According  to him, he is tried to be polite with his gay admirers, telling them that he is straight, but they have continued to make advances at him.

He  added that since they were adamant to his refusal, he promised to expose anyone who approach him for a gay relationship regardless of their positions.

“This message is for my colleagues and others who do not want to respect themselves.

” If anyone comes to my DM again as my fellow man to ask me out, I will screenshot it and post.I won’t mind your status.

”  And you know Nigerian blogs like that kind of news, they will post you. This is the last warning.

“I have tried to be mature about this by telling you privately that I am straight.

“I am a father, also I come from a very sacred place, Enugu Ezike. We do not misbehave

“If any of you comes to my DM again to ask me out, I will post it,”he wrote.

Odinaka professionally known as  Mama Uka  is a Nigerian comedian and content creator, who shoots comedy using the guise of an elderly woman. (NAN)

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‘Sikandar’ top Netflix Nigeria Chart

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 ‘Sikandar’, an action movie about a grieving king who finds new purpose by waging war against powerful enemies, has topped the Netflix film chart in Nigeria.

‘Fear Street: Prom Queen’, a slasher movie about a bloodthirsty killer stalking candidates for prom queen, came in second, while ‘Knock at the Cabin’ is ranked third on the chart.

‘Breaking’, a drama movie, ‘Lucy’ and ‘Exterritorial’ are forth, fifth and six respectively on the chart.

‘Inside Man: Most Wanted’, ‘Havoc’ and ‘Last Bullet’ are seventh, eighth and ninth on the chart while ‘A Lagos Love Story’ a romantic movie, rounds up the top 10. (NAN)

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