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Femi Branch Shines in Netflix’s “House of Ga’a”

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Ace Nollywood actor Femi Branch is currently in the spotlight for his standout performance in the Netflix original “House of Ga’a.” Branch’s portrayal of the main character, Bashorun Ga’a, has garnered reactions from colleagues, friends, and Nigerians alike. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, Branch discussed his role in the movie, the evolution of Nollywood, and the influx of new talent in the industry. He emphasized the need to prioritize talent and skill over appearance in casting decisions, stating, “The growth of Nollywood over the last few years has been exponential. The influx of new talents has been on a steady rise. But there is the need to pick talents over good looks.”

Branch also shared the challenges of playing Bashorun Ga’a, a real-life figure whose family and friends would be watching his performance. He described the rigorous preparation required, saying, “I had to die for two months so Ga’a could come alive.” His dedication to the role has been widely recognized, with various celebrities praising his work.

Among those who reacted to Branch’s performance was singer Adekunle Gold, who expressed his admiration in a post on X. Additionally, Grammy award winner Burna Boy created a buzz after endorsing Femi Adebayo’s movie “Jagun Jagun” in a viral video. While hanging out with Asake, Burna Boy revealed his love for the movie, humorously explaining that this was why he emulated the character Ogundiji.


 

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‘It Was Bittersweet’: Nic Opens Up as He Reconnects with Olandria After Cierra’s Exit

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Love Island fans scream and cry tears of joy as one of their favorite ships, Nic and Olandria, finally sails.

Nic had been coupled with Cierra since her arrival, but fans noticed undeniable chemistry between him and Olandria. The opportunity for them to pair up finally came during Casa Amor, and they did—causing major excitement among viewers.

However, the pair later decided they were better off as friends and returned to their previous connections.

But fate struck again—as fans put it—when Nic and Olandria were reunited after his partner, Cierra, left the villa following backlash over a resurfaced racist comment.

Fans were even more thrilled when Nic opened up to his friend, Ace, about his feelings for Olandria “It is bittersweet. I was kind of really excited to feel closed off with somebody, It took a lot for me to get to that point, but it was just not meant to be.”

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Love Island USA’s Cierra Exits Villa Amid Racist Comment Backlash

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Love Island USA viewers cause a stir and debate online as contestant Cierra has officially been taken out of the villa.

It can be noted that fans and lovers of the reality show spotted Cierra using a racist comment back in 2024. While some fans tried to downplay the issue, others spoke out, stating that she needed to be removed from the villa, as it was the same reason Yulissa was previously kicked out.

Many did not believe it would actually happen, especially as the show nears its end. However, in one of the latest episodes, the narrator stated: “Cierra has left the villa due to personal issues.”


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‘Too Damaged to Believe in Love’ — Blessing CEO Responds to Haters of Her Relationship with IVD

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Nigerian relationship coach Blessing CEO responds to haters claiming that her relationship will end in tears.

It can be recalled that the relationship coach is on the path to marriage with her partner, Ikechukwu Ogbonna, also known as IVD.

Critics then claimed that the pair’s relationship would end in heartbreak, to which Blessing CEO responded and called out the haters:

“A lot of you are damaged. When you are damaged, anything beautiful becomes too good to be true. Being damaged isn’t an insult, but a mental and emotional kind of disease that comes from our past pain. A lot of you who have seen celebrity marriages crumble — those ones you look up to in terms of marriage — are no longer married.”


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