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Femi Branch Shines in Netflix’s “House of Ga’a”
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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“Not Even Trump Attacker Was Treated This Way” – Odumodublvck Reacts To Police Incident
Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck reacts to the police shooting incident in Delta State.
It can be recalled that a police officer reportedly shot an already restrained suspect, and this sparked reactions calling for justice and describing it as police brutality.
The rapper reacted and compared the brutality, stating that even the person who tried to attack Trump wasn’t treated the way they treated the victim “Even the person wey wan kill Donald Trump, them nor tie am the way wey police tie that innocent boy.”
Nigerian singer Davido speaks on plans after music. The singer revealed in a recent interview that if he leaves music, he would like to build a therapy centre for successful people.
He centered this idea on people that go from grace to grass “If there was one thing I could build, I would build a centre for people that have been popular and very successful before, a centre for them to have therapy, because it’s crazy being on top of the world and the next moment you’re not.”
He also spoke in regard to Ronaldo that despite his wins and efforts, some people still insult him “So like, that’s my greatest fear. I work too hard for me to come and spoil it with something, so I always ask God, like, God, just tell me the right time to, you know? But I think that’s the only thing I’m scared of.”
Nigerian singer Asake speaks on his music career and stated how growing up in Lagos shaped his career and experiences.
In a recent interview, the singer shared how Lagos groomed him and taught him how to live:
“Lagos taught me how to live like a man. Lagos inspired most of my songs,” he said.
“I’m happy because there are a lot of people who make music out there and a lot of people who are more talented than me. I’m thankful to God that I’m able to use the talent He gave me not only locally but also globally. So for that, I give all thanks to God.”
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