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I Feel Great to be Celebrated while Alive – Kanayo O. Kanayo

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Renowned Nollywood actor, Anayo Onyekwere, popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo, says he feels so great to be celebrated by friends, fans and well-wishers, while alive.
Onyekwere, who on Oct. 16 received the 2020 Sun Newspaper Nollywood Icon award for his excellent role delivery and iconic status, said he felt honoured to be recognised by the newspaper.


He took to his Instagram page on Monday to share his feelings over the award and celebration that followed it.

He wrote: “It feels so great to be honoured and celebrated. Thanks for celebrating me when I am alive.
“Sun has risen and it will always shine. Thanks to Sun Newspaper, all my fans, friends, well-wishers and enemies alike.

“It is done, all for Nollywood.”
Since the reception of the award, the Nollywood icon had been celebrated by friends and fans.
Kanayo began his acting career in 1982, cutting his teeth in some of the local productions of Nigerian Television Authority in Aba and Enugu.
He later relocated to Lagos, where he waxed stronger, featuring in mega drama series, like Checkmates, Ripples, New Masquerade and Village Headmaster.
It was not long before he became an actor of outstanding ability with his role of Chief Omego in Living in Bondage, a 1992 blockbuster movie.
He also featured in over 100 movies, including Rituals, Blood Money, Living Dead, Desperate Billionaire, Circles of Doom, Lost Kingdom, Billionaires Club and many others.
After many years of blossoming acting career, Kanayo became a lawyer and was called to the Nigerian Bar on Sept. 15, 2020.
He holds the National honour of Member of the Federal Republic. (NAN)

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Nigerian Men Scared of Bold, Confident Women, Phyna Claims

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Former Big Brother Naija winner, Josephine Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has claimed that she is still single because Nigerian men are scared of confident and independent women.

Speaking during a recent livestream on Twitch, the reality star claimed that most Nigerian men prefer women they can control when choosing a life partner and avoid independent women.

Phyna explained that expressive women like her are the worst hit because most men judge them by their social media rhetoric and decide to avoid them even before meeting them.

The actress said she is, however, not bothered by the trend, stressing that she can’t change herself to fit into a man’s expectations.

“I am a ten over ten. The thing is just that men are scared of bold and confident women. There are someone women that by mere looking at them you know that you can’t control them. But our Nigerian men like women that they can control.

“They don’t want women who have says or are exposed. So, we that are very loud about how we are, even without they meeting us, they are already scared and forming assumptions. But I really don’t care,” she expressed.

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How God Changed My Story after 16 Years in Music, Says Spyro

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Afrobeats singer Spyro has revealed that 16 years of perseverance and struggle in the music industry finally paid off three years ago, attributing his success to divine intervention.

In a social media post, Spyro shared his testimony, recalling a period of profound struggle and disappointment that preceded his breakthrough.

He explained that it was at this critical juncture that his fortunes changed.

Following his past struggles, the singer now encourages others facing similar challenges, urging them to hold on to their dreams and never give up.

He attributes his turnaround to God, who transformed his life and propelled him to success three years ago.

Spyro wrote, “If someone had told me 3 years ago that I would become this fly, I would have argued it, and now I look at my life, and all I can say to someone reading this is please don’t give up…

“I have been in the industry hustling for 16 years, and I was at my lowest when JESUS changed it all, and that same JESUS is still in the business of changing lives, JUST BELIEVE.”

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Asake Reaffirms Loyalty to Olamide, Downplays Split Rumours

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Afrobeats star Asake has reiterated his unwavering loyalty to his former label boss and mentor, Olamide, amid speculation of a fallout between the two artists.

Despite removing YBNL from his Instagram bio and unfollowing Olamide in December 2024, Asake in a recent interview with YouTuber Korty EO, emphasised that his perception of the rapper remains unchanged, stating, “Till the world ends, Baddo will always be Baddo.

The way I saw Baddo yesterday is the same way I see him today, and that will be the same way I will see him tomorrow, even if I become the president of America or Zimbabwe.
Baddo will always be Baddo”.

This development followed reports that Asake’s contract with YBNL may have expired, with the singer opting for independence rather than renewing the deal.

While neither Asake nor Olamide has publicly addressed the situation, industry insiders believe the split was amicable.

Asake has consistently credited Olamide for changing his life, and his latest comments reaffirm their enduring professional and personal bond.

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