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[quote author=Magnoliaa post=119063860]Oh. He's even a recurring role cast?

I nor know am.

But that's the thing with Nollywood.

I guess actors like Toyin Abraham, Funke Akindele and the likes were only able to break from that norm because they wrote, directed and produced most of their movies. Femi Adebayo.

If not ehn, they would have fitted them with one role for "life" in every of their movies.

Look at Timini.

And I know he has the versatility, but I feel that "bad boy" portrayal is really limiting him.



Oh.

I watched the "First Look" video they posted and I can already see so many holes, lmao.

Firstly, one babe's name was Carmen.

I know we absolutely bear English names here very well, but stillll.

CARMEN loun loun. Not Vanessa. Sarah. Ivy. Priscilla. Helen. Kate.

That would only make sense to me if there was some subsequent backstory that kinda situated or put that name in context.

Secondly, the guy ran into the class looking dishevelled. And he has not tied his tie.

Unless they later on showed a back-scene revealing how his morning got railroaded and derailed, there is absolutely no reason for why a student going to class, on the first day likely, should not be looking presentable and prepared, with pressed clothes.

And it doesn't seem like the "disorganised, dishevelled" look was meant to add to character development.

Feels like they just wanted him to interact with the purple-haired lady or something...

He just even started drawing her picture.

Looking at another girl.

Where's the chemistry if you wanted to use the trope of 'new boy in class absent-mindedly sketching a girl he fancies?'

Ughhh.

The teacher too calling him "Mr. Scholarship."

A little birdie told me this school has lots of drama and wahala. Are you ready? #FarFromHome is coming December 16, only on Netflix 📚 pic.twitter.com/xYcU3DpytG

— Netflix Nigeria (@NetflixNaija) December 7, 2022

. He's a recurring role cast oh. I don tire to dey see the guy for one particular role.
Fine, he was a great child actors but now can he move on into other character development.
Gosh I'm so annoyed.

Ahhh. How can you say you don't know Olumide. He was a cast in "The Johnsons" Season 1 of the series. He was also a child actor in the evergreen "Everyday people" series. I also watched him in Mtv Base "Shuga" series. I think his mum was Tiwa Savage in the series.

Nahhh. Funke Akindele has always been versatile. I don't think she was known for just one type of role in movies. Have you watched her in "I need to know" series? It's quite old though.

Lmaooo. Timini my old crush. That guy would really go places but that bad boy stereotype just dey follow am waka,even inside real life when he was dating underage abi 18years old girls.
Na him sabi.

When I saw the first trailer, I simply rolled my eyes and said "Not again with this crap".

Carmen ke? Them for kuku call her Caramel na. Funny enough, these names you mentioned were/are quite popular among those rich kids then. Wetin concern us with Carmen? Na that time them go even call the name semen.

There has to be a back story of why a student is looking dishevelled on the first day of school. In reality, first day of school whether rich or poor, every student tried to look neat and presentable.

Abeg abeg.
Netflix Nigeria just dey do rubbish.

Magnoliaa:
Ehen... where were we?

The yassification of Nollywood, as someone rightly described it.

And I remember back in the days when we used to complain that they are not like Hollywood, but we do not mean that they should now start giving us a run-down, copy-paste version of Hollywood stuff.

Use the standards, etc., of Hollywood to tell real African stories that reflect our realities. Lobatan.

Mai dear. The major problem I have is Nollywood using this guy repeatedly. It is now a stale script.
Olumide Oworu is 27years old and not meant to be acting teen dramas over and over again.
I get irked seeing Nollywood stereotyping him with such teen roles. Now this!!!!


And then again, which secondary school in Nigeria has lockers as decent and Behind as they portrayed in the movie trailer. Even my own school sef nor get that kain lockers sef.

Them dey craze.

AmazonTopaz:

I know book wella but maths na my achilles heel

I'm telling you.

AmazonTopaz:
A mix of both, I an not into makeup or flashy dresses I like my cloths baggy
I don't have time for it as well. I am not consistent in those things sha. I don't know how God created me sha but I pay attention to my skin and hair I try for that one

Hahaha. I'm not a makeup person as well. Naija weather these days too hot for makeup.

I like simple but elegant clothes, it could be baggy or flashy or tight but as long it's pleasing to the eyes,I'm up for it.

Paying attention to skin and hair is also a good thing.

AmazonTopaz:
Anything when concern maths I run comot.

The puzzle be like Greek for my eye

Me too oh. Nothing concern me with Maths abeg.

AmazonTopaz:
Folake4u congratulations on being a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. May you excel in the legal profession.

I am just coming online to see your mention and to be honest, I don't have a particular choice for fragrance. I go with the wind. I am not consistent in using those things also for health reasons any fragrance that will choke me I cannot use it if it is too harsh because it can choke and affect me .

So, anyone, I use it's usually light and doesn't choke if your fragrance is too strong I cannot even be around you I am allergic to it, and they trigger my allergy hence why I am not into those things. I can have up to 5 light fragrances and don't even remember the names and it will take me months to finish them and I don't apply them all the time.
Infact Folake, I should be the last person you talk women's fashion with abeg na only Rexona and Nivea dey enter my head and they can be quite sensitive for me too most of these good fragrances are very sensitive for me and I am allergic to them.

Thank you very much Mami.

I have allergies for strong fragrances also and that's why I use light and soft fragrances that go easy on my nostrils because it is very sensitive.

You don't like women's fashion or you don't just have time for it? Which one?

Magnoliaa:
No wahala.

Until then.

Oya oh. I dey now.

Magnoliaa:
No problem, my dear.

Na the trailer I dey find like this. Some said it's similar to how Hollywood does their too.

The only reason I wish watch it will be to ***** on it.

Everything about it is already irritating me.

Very tone-deaf and all.

Na this evening you go remind me oh.
If I start to engage you now,I nor go get time prepare for where I dey go so.

I have watched the trailer on Twitter and I was disappointed. But yesss. It is very similar to how Hollywood does theirs too. Infact,it has some semblance with Elite, Blood and Water series. Some people are saying this is the Nigerian version.

I nor even dey watch am. Good luck to those watching it. We all know how the story ends.

Besides, these aren't child actors, they're grandpas and grandmas already.
I'm tired of seeing these grownups act teen roles.

Magnoliaa Please remind me later, we will talk about this.

It seems you were in my mind.

Chee59:
Benue

Okay. You can still experience train ride.

It can be done by taking a car/bus ride from Benue to Kogi State. And from there,you can board a train ride at Itakpe,Kogi State to Edo or Delta.

Chee59:
Edo to kogi 3 hours.
Wow! A train ride is something I'd really really love to try but for insecurity plus no train in my state.

Lol. What state do you reside in?

How many times has these useless men asked this useless question on Nairaland??

These were my favourite in no particular order.
1. Bouqui. I loved loved her vibes and energy!

2. Mo' cheddah. This babe could sing and rap very well.

3. Weird MC. Loved that Ijoya song!!

4. Eva Alordiah. Absolutely loved Eva. I wish we could turn the hands of time.

This is crazy!!!

These new generation parents should allow kids be kids!!!!!! What the hell?
Do not deprive your children of their childhood. Once lost, it can NEVER be regained.

Even me as a young adult, it's just last month I started wearing eyelashes for the first time in my life. That stuff is really uncomfortable. Now imagine using that on a child.

Jeez.

clockwisereport:
Congratulations to Folake4u and to all the new wings. Chukwu agozigo unu

Thank you very much Sir.

Depressed101:
please is itakpe to warri still functional? I've been trying to call them to book a ride for 20 Dec. It's been switched off. Also how much is the ride?

It is still functional. I used it last month.

Call ke? You better go to the train station yourself. There's no online booking,it is cash and board a train ride.


Please check the first page of my thread for more details.

Teespice:
Yaaaay.

I replied your mail since.

Hahaha. I've replied now.

ThatEdoboy:
Aunty Folake4u, pls how do i get to Abuja from Benin by train, could you please direct me with the best possibly route.
Thanks

From Benin, go to Agbor railway station.

I've stated it severally on the thread. You should read it up.

Dorcaz:
Don't know if it's just me but I've never really liked Nivea products. I used their soap once or twice and just stopped. Deodorant and spray, not even once.

Hausa perfumes no dey try at all, seems the intention is to choke every odour out of their hiding places They tried so hard to imitate perfume brands from the UAE but then, those ones are not even as strong as HPs are.

Talking of fragrances with floral scents, you could try Oui moi. I'm using it together with Dinar and it's very nice.

Ah. Thank you oh. E come be like say I be Nivea hater. Haven't used their soap though, only deodorants and cream.

Ahhh. The smell is intense and harsh. Someone used it last week at CTB screening,I was sneezing throughout till my face turned red!
Make them just rest for their production abeg. It is suffocating.

Ohhh. Thank you very much dear. Do you know of any fruity scent (particularly pineapple), I like How It gives me the "I want you to eat me zaddy" vibes.

Geminita:
. Nivea products are nice.
Some people don't put those of us who are allergic into co consideration . I feel like if you are going to a gathering or something, let your perfumes be mild. Don't come and choke us to death. It's crazy.

Lol. I know that Nivea products are nice jor. I still use their roll-on sha. But they're not my main go-to.

Wallahi oh. They don't put others into consideration especially those who use Hausa perfumes.

Geminita:
I am in the same shoe with madam poco . I am not a collector .

I use Nivea pearl and beauty for my roll on
Choco musk for my perfume.

Too much scent dey always choke me. That's why I can't stay near those people that use strong perfume

All these Nivea people sef.

Yesss. I have used Choco musk severally. Got mine from dollyjoy once. It was really nice.


Hahahaha. I am also allergic to strong perfumes, that's why I like it soft and mild.

Teespice I sent you a mail. Pictures don land.

Dorcaz:
Lols. Mind me not jare.

Modified:

I love perfumes. I'm never too broke to not be able to afford getting a bottle in worst case sscenarios.
I can't even begin to list the ones I've used in one breath but of all the ones I have used so far, one Bath and Body Works' body mist that someone gifted me sometimes ago still stands out for me (can't remember the name sadly) and I haven't come across any of their products here (kept the bottle for like two years sef).

I used and loved Marquis Blue ( a Nigerian product) but I think they stopped producing.

Without intending for it to be so, I don't have a permanent brand, for now.

Haven't heard about Marquis Blue before though.

I've seen people testify about the Bath and Body Works.

Thank you for the feedback.

sisitito01:
Yeah I absolutely love it. The price increased so I just dumped it. Make I chop first. Na who dey alive dey smell nice.

Alright. I'll buy it next time.

They are o. When I have money sha, I'll explore more of their scents.

Na who dey alive really dey smell nice.

No wahala babe.

Make I balance for this thread.