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Nollywood: Francis Duru tasks filmmakers on promoting values, peaceful coexistence
Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, has urged Nollywood filmmakers to use their works to promote societal values and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.
He made the call in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.
According to Duru, films are veritable tools that should be deployed rightly to promote societal values and morals and as well use to spread the message of peace and tolerance in nation building.
He said that besides its entertainment role, film has a strong impact in informing and educating the citizenry to become more patriotic, disciplined and peaceful.
Duru noted that although the filmmaker was a businessman who wants to make proft , he is also a critical stakeholder in shaping opinions and narratives towards a better society.
He therefore advised industry players to look beyond making money and strive to imbibe in their movies projects things that will make positive impact on people’s lives and society at large.
“Film producers and actors are creative natives, and their job is to nurture nature.
“Movies are like sharp razors, when used well give a nice shave, when used wrongly cut deep, so if a movie destroys societal values, to me it is not worthwhile.
“We have the tools to reshape society, give the world orientation, educate , entertain, propagate positive narratives and sell our nation in good light.
“Although is a business dynamics of projecting things that are filthy and controversial because it sell, our preoccupation should first be to beautify the our society and the world in a better light.
“Where there is no peace , people cannot live happily, so let us begin to ask ourselves what we can do to promote peace, values and good narratives about our country through films,” he said.
NAN reports that Duru, one of Nollywood’s foremost actors, became more prominent in the Nigerian movie industry in 1994 after featuring in an action comedy movie titled Rattle Snake.
He has received nominations and won several laurels as a thespian, including receiving the United Nations Ambassador of Peace award for his positive influence on the youths.
He won the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) award in 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in Mboputa, among others.
Some of the films he featured in include Will Of God , Without Apology, Blood Money,Clash Of Interest,Forces Of Nature,My Girl Friend, My Little Secret and Personal Assignment, among others.(NAN)
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BBNaija Season 11: Keivo Becomes Second Housemate to be Disqualified
Keivo has become the second Big Brother Naija housemate to be disqualified from Season 11.
This follows his physical altercation with fellow housemate, Tram.
The fight broke out after Tram accused Keivo of taking one of his shirts.
Keivo did not take the allegation of theft lightly, and the situation eventually became violent.
It took the intervention of other housemates to calm both men down.
On Tuesday, Biggie sent ninjas to escort Keivo out of the house through the storeroom.
Biggie eventually gathered the remaining contestants and confirmed Keivo’s disqualification.
Nomy was the first housemate to be disqualified due to repeated defiance and refusal to wear an assigned punishment outfit.
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Mofe-Damijo Envisions Bright Future for Nigeria at 66
Veteran actor and public speaker, Richard Mofe-Damijo, has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, describing the country as a work in progress, on its 66th Independence Anniversary on Oct. 1.
Mofe-Damijo said this while speaking on Nigeria’s journey at 66 at the Pivot Nigeria conference in Lagos.
He said although Nigeria had shortcomings, its relatively young age as a nation meant citizens should remain patient while continuing to contribute to its development.
“A bright one. We are a country, we’re a work in progress, and we must continue just doing the work,” he said.
According to him, building a civilisation takes time, adding that Nigeria at 66 remained young compared with many countries regarded as leading nations today.
He, however, stressed that the country’s age should not be an excuse for its shortcomings.
Mofe-Damijo urged Nigerians to remain committed to building the country and contributing positively to its growth.
He said every Nigerian was an ambassador of the country, noting that individual conduct could influence Nigeria’s reputation locally and internationally.
The actor urged citizens to demonstrate discipline, professionalism, punctuality and integrity in their daily activities.
He said Nigerians should view representing the country as a responsibility rather than a burden.
Mofe-Damijo added that Nigeria’s reputation would be strengthened when citizens consistently demonstrated excellence and maintained positive values wherever they found themselves. (NAN)
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My Wife Paid $20k for Her Surgery Herself, Peller Fires Back at Carter Efe
Nigerian content creator and streamer, Peller, has fired back at Carter Efe after the streamer compared their relationships while praising his new girlfriend, Jasmine.
Carter had described Jasmine as exceptionally beautiful and made derogatory remarks about Peller’s wife, Jarvis, while comparing their relationships in a video circulating on social media.
Reacting to the remarks, Peller defended Jarvis and said he has no problem spending money on his wife because he loves and appreciates her.
Peller said Jarvis is financially independent and does not rely on him for her personal needs, adding that she can afford major expenses herself.
“Mumu guy, if you want to let your girlfriend or your wife know how beautiful they are, you can appreciate their beauty with a house or a car,” Peller said.
He also claimed that Jarvis recently paid for her surgery herself, saying the bill was about $20,000.
“My wife have her money and she still fine join. I appreciate her with a car,” he added.
Peller further criticised Carter for allegedly discouraging his partners from working while relying on the money he makes from Twitch.
He said his decision to spend money on Jarvis was not about comparing her with anyone but about showing how much he loves his wife.
“That one na less wetin I go use appreciate her next. We don’t know, it might be a [car], I Love my woman not by comparing her with your girlfriend or ex wey no get talent to make there own big money,” Peller said.
He ended by telling Carter to respect Jarvis, whom he described as “the best”.


