Safa returns to Kannywood
Controversial actress and singer Safiya Yusuf, popularly known as Safara or Safa, has returned to Kannywood.
The popular actress was one of the leading characters in Kwana 90 before her nude video went round, which was one of the reasons she stopped acting in the popular series.
In a video interview that went viral, Safa once said about 70 percent of females video their nudes and keep them on their phones for fun.
On her leaked nude video, she said, “I can’t say precisely who leaked the video, but it might be any of my friends who has access to my phone because I used to give them my phone.”
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She later joined the music group of Mr 442, where, in a popular song, she said she had stopped doing a job she described as inconsequential, prompting reactions from many Kannywood actors who accused her of biting the finger that feeds her.
She later said she wasn’t referring to Kannywood and also apologized, noting that she was ready to return to the industry, which many thought would be very difficult.
But in a turn of events, the actress returns in Don, a web series produced by Deezeel and directed by Nasiru Ali Koko.
Tiwa Savage’s film ‘Water and Garri’ to premiere on Prime Video
‘Water and Garri’, featuring Afrobeats sensation Tiwa Savage and co-produced by Everything Savage, Unbound Studios, and JM Films, is set to start streaming in 2024 on Prime Video.
Directed and edited by Afrobeats creative Meji Alabi, the movie tells the story of Aisha (Savage) – a determined fashion designer who returns to her homeland after a decade in the high-end fashion industry in the US. Aisha is confronted with a transformed home, shaped by the passage of time and unpredictable circumstances.
Speaking on the project, Savage said, “Developing and shooting my film from an idea to launching globally on Prime Video is a dream fulfilled. I am excited for my fans and newer audiences to experience this vulnerable side of me that I have never shown. Meji Alabi brought the story to life in such a beautiful way, and I cannot wait to share it with the world.”
Derived from her 2021 EP with the same name, ‘Water and Garri’ has Tiwa Savage, Vannessa Amadi-Ogbonna, Jimi Adesanya, and Meji Alabi serving as executive producers. Filmed mainly in Cape Coast, Ghana, the movie features Savage alongside actors Mike Afolarin, Andrew Bunting and Jemima Osunde.
Tobi Bakre celebrates 7 Nollywood recognitions in 3 years
Nigerian actor Tobi Bakre recently celebrated his achievements in Nollywood by sharing a post on X (formerly Twitter).
The actor listed seven recognitions he received between 2022 and 2024, including Best Actor at AMVCA 2023, Best Actor at AMAA 2023, Best Actor at the Future Awards 2023, Special Recognition at AFRIFF 2023, Sunnewsonline Prize for Acting 2023, and his recent acceptance into the Berlinale Talents 2024 set and recognition as the Highest Grossing Actor in 2022.
Bakre shared images of the awards and expressed his aspiration to someday achieve the Golden Globe and Oscars International Awards.
He wrote, “The best is yet to come. That I strongly believe! Golden Globe and Oscars some day! Amen?!!! Amen,”
Alleged Tupac killer Keffe D granted $750,000 bail
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis – a former leader of a Los Angeles-area gang associated with the unsolved murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, has been granted $750,000 bail following his court appearance on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
Davis, arrested in September 2023 on charges of murder with the use of a deadly weapon, will face strict conditions upon his release, including electronic monitoring and house arrest.
This decision adheres to the presumption of innocence, allowing Davis to await trial outside of incarceration while addressing concerns about public safety and potential flight risks.
It is crucial to emphasize that Davis remains innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The ongoing investigation and trial will ultimately unveil the truth surrounding Tupac.
