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“I’ve Always Wanted to Act” — Ayra Starr Excited About Her First Movie Role
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has shared her excitement about stepping into the world of acting with her role in the upcoming Hollywood fantasy film Children of Blood and Bone. In a recent chat with CBS, Ayra opened up about how different acting felt compared to her music career. She admitted the experience pushed her to work harder and stick to strict schedules, something she wasn’t used to in music.
“This is my first movie ever,” she said. “I’m so used to being a singer, showing up on set and being a diva. But with acting, it’s not about you. You have to be on time, you have to be ready. It really taught me discipline and respect for actors. Their stamina is unbelievable.”
Ayra also revealed that acting has always been a dream of hers, but fear held her back. “I’ve always wanted to act, but I was so shy. This was my first time being in front of a camera and not singing. It was an amazing experience. I learned so much, not just from the legends, but from everyone on set.”
Children of Blood and Bone is based on the bestselling novel by Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. The film features a star-studded cast including Damson Idris, Tosin Cole, Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, and Thuso Mbedu. The highly anticipated film is set to hit cinemas on January 15, 2027, distributed by Paramount Pictures.
Nigerian actor, Kehinde Olasehinde, popularly known as Pa James from the show Papa Ajasco and Company.
The actor makes headline as he speaks out on his own challenges amid the controversy between Papa Ajasco challenges and Wale Adenuga addressing.
The actor shared that while the job as Pa James helped in the beginning, he shared that things changed over time.
He shared that the break in between production affected him. He also added that his pay changed from the first series till over time.
“I still work with Wale Adenuga…” He shared it’s advisable to have a job on the side when being an actor.
Afrobeats singer, Seun Kuti makes headlines as he calls out to the federal government to make an arrest of pastors who perform fake miracles.
The singer stated in a video and shared that pastors who perform miracles should be checked, like the miracle itself should be tested and if it’s false they should be arrested.
He shared, “Law should be made to ensure that no one is allowed to perform miracles, and anyone caught claiming to perform a miracle should be sent to jail.” He then added that the miracle can be performed in the hospital (LUTH).
This has drawn mixed reactions from the public as some shared that his statement is not right.
Nigerian singer, Davido makes headlines as he takes to social media and speaks on his life challenges.
He took to X and first stated, “I like as God share problem give everybody,” implying that he also has a problem, and problems aren’t stopped from being rich or poor.
Fans reacted to his comment and reasoned while agreeing with the statement that everyone does have problems.
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