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I have been dere, nuthing much is dere, a lil city in NY state and I alwayz pass by dere on ma way 2 OHIO

Girl, am going 2 Scarborough on Friday, imagine, by mistake at Orfus, I met L girl, Haha, she recorginzed ma actually

ok@afeni, my familyfriends were at rochester last weekend
@Scorpio, we met unknownly after chatting dat same day, lol and since den, u disapeared, lol
gurl, am at york uni, styll

Rochester is about an hour drive 4rom Niagara falls and about 3 hrs drive 4rom Toronto, Gurl, I am in TORONTO, wat part u at?

Chukwudi Anekwe fondly known as Chet by people is another amazing actor. He has acted alot of plays etc and featured in Phat Gurls and 30 Days. Ironically, she acted 30 Dayz with Genny who is his birth mate. Chet calls alot of places his home as in where he has lived like NY, ATLANTA, ZARIA, LAGOS and Nnewi in Anambra State. He is originally from Nnewi. I am proud of this cuzzin of mine. Keep doing the good work and keep making us proud. For more info. visit

http://www.momentummag.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=129&Itemid=113
or
www.chetanekwe.com

awww, datz really nice of him, he even replies ppl's wishes in his guestbook in his website, hez a cuzzin of mine that I am very proud of, big cuz Chet, keep making us proud

i lie prison break and da man actor dere cute or wat, lol

my gurl chioma is married, congratz gurl, I knew her in skool and very social as COOLBABE said and very intelligent, she was popular 2 as u alwwayz hear her name, she was nice and still is as I heard

@COOLBABE, wat year did u leave fedi Osha?

na wahhh, convert who sef? fake diddy or da real one, if itz really da diddy I know, i will be concerned 4 real but since it ain't, hmmmm nah, diddy, abeg stop going through round about like da one in ma granny's compound but tell chinani really wat u want 4rom her cuz diz is more dan wat I think rite now

Chinani, r u equal 2 da task? Diddy, I hope she sayz yes and not hooked up already

and u 2 should just leave me alone 2 be make una no kill me as i am a truthful individual

why da heck did u even post diz damn thing here? u have doen wat u wanna do so wat can we really help u 2 do? slap da gurl, abeg go siddon and i wouldn't be suppried dat u r just bragging 4 nuthing, next time, find sumthing good eough 4 me 2 waste time on dat is sumthing productive, dawynnnn

yes ooo LADYB, i dey say ma own as e dey ma mind

Chioma Chukwuka who I would say is the most natural actress we have in the Nigerian industry gat beauty to match it up. She is a native of Oraifite in Anambra State and from a polygamous family and her mother is the 1st wife. She attended her primary school education in Lagos and went down to the east for her secondary school(she didn't mention it) but it was at FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GIRLS' COLEGE ONITSHA because I was in the school and knew her then and was and still an intelligent girl. She is a final year student of Banking and Finance at Lagos State University. For more info. on her, visit
http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/features/celebrityfashion/2005/june/14/celebrityfashion-14-06-2005-001.htm

oge okoye, a gurl that I admire alot and my home gurl, here is her bio.

Oge was born in London to the Late Mazi Okoye and Lolo Okoye, both devout Anglicans. It was from them that Oge imbibed the virtues of honesty, sincerity, courage and fear of God. A native of Nnewi in Anambra State, Oge, who was born under the star sign Scorpio, had her early education partly in London, at the University Primary School Enugu and at the Holy Rosary College, Enugu. In school Oge was engaged in a number of theatrical activities, which got quite a number of people, including her teachers, convinced that she was cut out for a career in entertainment.

After her primary and post primary education, Oge gained admission into the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Akwa, Anambra State where she graduated four years later with a degree in Theatre Arts. It was during Oge's first year in the University at Akwa that the inspiration to become a 'big time actress' heightened. She felt that it wouldn't be out of place to try her hands on her long held passion.

"I started acting when I was in the university precisely in my first year in school. That was when I did the job 'One Dollar' after which I did 'Spanner' and then 'Sister Mary'. But indulged in little dramas back in those days. So when I grew up and found myself studying theatre arts, I decided to just start acting. I was opportuned to find a platform as soon as I made my intention known to a few people who knew that my passion for acting was boundless.

for more on her, go 2
http://nm.onlinenigeria.com/templates/?a=7244&z=3

another guy i dey admire ohhhh, 2nd 2 chidi mokeme, here is his bio.

Desmond Elliot is easily one of the fastest rising stars in the Nigerian home video sector. He shot into limelight through television soap operas and was soon to become a regular face in Nollywood movies such that tracking him down for an interview became almost impossible.

Elliot has also been to many parts of the globe, as his acting skills have made him a well sought after artiste. Besides, he has become a role model in Nollywood such that he often becomes first choice for every producer in search of artistes for romantic roles.

In a recent chat with Daily Sun, Elliot recalled how a friend lured him into acting. He also spoke about his ambition to become the executive governor of Lagos State in the nearest future and why he married an Akwa–Ibom woman:

Background
I was born to a Yoruba father and an Ibo mother. I grew up in the Northern part of the country and I am married to an Akwa-Ibom woman. I had my primary education at Air Force Primary school in Jos from where I went to St John’s College also in Jos. I studied Economics at the Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos and graduated in 2003.

It was a friend who influenced me to become an actor. My friend wasn’t an actor but he always felt that I was cut out for the entertainment industry. As a Christian, I felt that the best thing for me to do was to pray about it. I prayed and asked God to help me make a choice. It wasn’t easy but I thank God that He intervened and revealed to me that I should join the industry. I first started with soap operas such as Everyday People, One Too Much, Wale Adenuga’s Super Stories and Saints and Sinners. I still feature in Everday People but I moved into the movie industry gradually and today the rest is history.

Between Soaps and Video
Anywhere in the world, film and video have always been quite challenging and rewarding to practitioners. Even in more developed countries most great movie stars move from television to movies. For example, Bruce Willies moved from Moonlighting to movies and Will Smith went from Fresh Prince Of Barley to Men in Black. For me, movies are more demanding and rewarding than soap operas.

Becoming governor of Lagos
I am looking forward to becoming the elected governor of Lagos State in not too distant future, but definitely not in 2007. I want to serve the people of Lagos and I know I can do it. People say that politics is a dirty game, I don’t know exactly how dirty it can get but my intention basically is to serve humanity.

Why I run from women
Women chase me because I am an actor and if they don’t do that it simply means that I am not yet an actor. In fact, being chased is not the issue, what matters is that whenever I perceive that I am about to be chased, I run. I run because I have an ambition, which I don’t want women to ruin for me. I run from them if they want to go beyond the level of being my fans to another level.

Realising a character
When I receive a new script, I usually take my time to study it. Thereafter, I hold a discussion with the director on what is expected of me in the movie. Then I move on to develop a suitable character that will go well with what the entire production is all about.

Turn off
I don’t like people flashing me. I mean if you want to give a call, go ahead and do so, it is of no use flashing me.
I also feel bad when the up-coming artistes are not given the necessary opportunity to come into the industry and fully realise their potentials. Another thing that really puts me off is when some directors want to turn actors to zombies by casting them stereotypically into such roles as lover boy, gentleman, tough guy and all that. Personally, I like to see an actor take up different roles and interpreting them well.

Nollywood
The fact that the Nigerian movie industry is growing is what particularly turns me on, thanks to all those that are making it happen such as the marketers, directors, producers and others
Nollywood contributes to the nation’s economy because quite a number of people are involved and are earning their livelihood from it. The only problem is that our government is yet to fully realise the great economic advantage that lies in tapping into the industry. America and India have tapped into Hollywood and Bollywood respectively and the result is quite rewarding.
Government should come and invest in the industry, the marketers have done great jobs by investing their money to prove that the sector is lucrative.

Popularity
First, I did not pay for this talent, it is a gift from God and whatever comes from God is mine. At the same time, God gave it to me and reserves the right to take it back if you fail to use the gift to make people happy and contribute to the good of humanity. So, there is nothing star in my dictionary. I don’t see myself as a star, rather I see myself as someone who wants to manifest God’s gift to bless people, to bless myself and everything around me. I want people to be happy around me, not just to call me a star.

Relaxation
I basically relax with my wife whenever the opportunity comes, especially if I am in town and not involved in a tedious job. I have a special form of relaxation, I just choose a suitable time and free myself from every form of stress.

On AIDS
My advice is that people should abstain from sex or be faithful to their partners. There is no alternative to it This may be difficult but it is the only way a young person can save his or her life in this era of HIV. The rule is not merely playing the so-called safe but to abstain.


Piracy
Piracy is a crime that government and the people have to fight. It is unfortunate that the pirates make all the money from products they had no input in manufacturing. I also feel very bad when I hear or see a movie that I feature in being pirated.
Foundation for the less privileged
This is one of my strategies as a politician. I don’t want to be accused of corruption. I am looking at the vision of a Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwaznneger who both saw the need to put something back to society by leaving their glamour world for elective offices to serve the people.

Marriage
Although people say I got married late but the truth is that I dated my wife for about eight years before we finally got married. My kind of job may have exposed me to the opposite sex but the truth is that my wife means the whole world to me. I appreciate my wife and I married her basically for love and nothing else. She is so understanding and caring. These are the two vital attributes I find lacking in most women of today.

Upcoming actors
The Bible teaches that anything that happens to a man comes by time and chance. So, I urge the younger artistes to aspire to be great. They shouldn’t lose hope or get frustrated. They should face their career no matter the obstacle they may encounter and keep working hard.
For example, many people frustrated me before I could get to the level that I am now. But any serious young artiste can also overcome the odds. Above all, what every youth should do is to keep a low head and when the opportunity to shoot into limelight comes, grab it.

A true Nigerian
I understand the three major Nigerian languages but I speak more of Hausa because that is the language I grew up with.

Movies
They include:Magic Moment by Infinity Films Production; Last Oath: An Okoro Ugwu film, which equally starred Stella Damascus Aboderin and Ngozi Ezeonu. Others include: True Romance 1 and 2, directed by Chico Ejiro but produced by Arinze Ephrian; With Love, a movie directed by Osita Okoli but produced by Vitus Nnebue. The movie featured other artistes like Rita Dominic, Hanks Anuku, Ashley Nwosu, Abubakar Yakubu and Mike Nliams. Another movie I featured in is Wild Rose, which equally featured Omotola Jolade, Shan George and Fred Amata.

Chidi Mokeme is a guy I really admire. He gat it as far as physical appearance is concerned, here is a lil bio. of him

I’ m Not A Man Of Scandals - — GQ Chidi Mokeme, Ultimate Search Anchorman/Actor

He’s a born artiste. But his parents wanted him to go for the sciences and he obeyed them. After his secondary education at the Federal Government College, Minna, he settled for computer science.

Pharmacy was actually his first choice, but no thanks to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) which played its usual frustrating and discouraging role, he attended the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu.

That was merely to satisfy his parents’ wish. Chidi Mokeme was art-inclined but couldn’t oppose them as they knew better and called the shots then.

Today, it is a different story. Art has eventually characterized in practical terms his life and runs through it, he has visibly gone more places; earned more fame and fortune, as well as garnered more respect which he mightn’t have done if he had embraced what he studied in the higher institution.

Chidiebere Geoffrey Azubuike Mokeme, born close to 33years ago in Ogidi, Anambra State, hails from Oba, Idemili LGA of the state. He is one man that many people now see as a role model, an actor, model, fashion designer and businessman.

The tall, handsome, baritone-voiced and amiable young man added another feather to his cap when he successfully presented Nigeria’s First Reality TV show, the Gulder Ultimate Search, courtesy Nigerian Breweries Plc.

He opened up on a wide range of issues recently in what could easily be described as a forced interview having ‘dodged’ it on account of tight schedules over the past months.

How has life been after the ‘ultimate’ experience, which visibly launched him into greater heights?“It’s been good. To some extent, you can say that it took me to more places and increased my fan base, being a programme that ran daily on national television, as well as a on cable station. So my fan base went wider than it used to be.”
You returned to movie locations immediately after?
“Yes, I’m back to the locations. I still design but for selected people since I rarely have time. I’ve been busy making so many movies. What saves the situation is that I make their clothes in bulk so it sustains them for a while before they request for new ones.” One man into three big-time deals. Which one of them sustains him more?
“The movies basically pay the bills. And how did he escape the recent ban on some of his colleagues? What’s his opinion about the ban?
“Like I have always maintained, the whole ban episode must have come as a result of dissatisfaction by the marketers as regards the way certain artistes have carried themselves in delivering their duties. I pride myself as a professional. When I take a job, I try to put everything into it and I like to concentrate. Acting is a very mental kind of job and if you don’t focus completely, you won’t bring out the desired effect. As a result, the producer on the long run who has made the movie for commercial purposes loses his money. I don’t believe in the idea of having to gather scripts up and down, here and there, and then holding people to ransom. I’m speaking not only as an actor but from a businessman’s point of view. When I invest, I ensure that I make returns. So if you have people who owing to certain attitude problems, want to tie down the capital you’ve put into an investment, you’re bound to react in some way.”
Away from the ban, how does he manage the largesse that has been tumbling down his way from different deals? “In all honesty, I must say that I shouldn’t complain. God has been really fair to me because a lot of people, way back, who started this race with me, are nowhere to be found. So, I must say that I’ve done quite well for myself. I’m looking into the future and I’m very determined to ensure that I make a success out of my life. I’m not waiting on luck. Every move that I make is geared towards more successes.”
Would he remain an actor, a designer or artist in future? “Acting is something I do with a passion and there’s nothing like working and getting paid for what you love doing. So, I’m going to keep acting for as long as possible because it encompasses every sphere of life.
How about joining the political train come 2007?
“Come 2007, I’m looking forward to a lot of projects. I would not want to divulge them for now. The movie industry is expanding rapidly that you don’t just have to be an actor to belong. So, I have plans to see what other areas one can venture into and take care of in a very professional manner.
Back to the Snake Island, camp of the Ultimate Search, how was life there?
“Have you lived in a jungle? That’s what happened when we spent about four weeks there. We all went through the same experiences but it was fun doing it. I enjoyed every minute of it.”
And his relationship with the contestants?
“I think I had an open door policy which, at the same time was firm. They knew when and how to relate with me and where their boundaries were.”
So, there was nothing like favouritism in picking the eventual winner as some people insinuated?
“I’m hearing that for the first time because it was a live programme on air for everyone to see. Much as people agree with the choice of the eventual winner, I’m not sure that most of the audience were looking towards him to win. If that be the case, then it answers the question. If they say I was biased towards one contestant, I wonder why that person didn’t win.”
How about his largesse from the deal, how much really did he pocket?
“I think you should ask NBL (laughs). Ask them, I think I set them back with a lot of money. Anyway, both parties were reasonable and paid commensurately for the services rendered. More than the monetary remuneration, it was more of a relationship-building process. I’m looking forward to doing it again next year because we’re trying to make sure that it gets better and bigger.”
Why is Chidi not married with all the money he is making?
“I’m making sure that I prepare a good foundation for the woman who’s coming in.”
The same woman he’s been talking about? We still don’t know her. “Yes, the same woman. You still don’t know her because that is the way she wants it. She doesn’t want to be known.”
When is it going to happen? “Very soon, by God’s grace.”
Before the end of the year? “The year is already ended. Don’t put me in a corner. But I tell you, you’ll soon hear about it. Sooner than it has ever been.”
Is Chidi a very rich man, how does one describe him with the way affluence smells around him? “I think I’d like to be described as someone who has got his eyes at some place and on the right path towards getting there.”
His parents, who are very much around — dad, a retired insurance executive and mum, a retired teacher, are quite happy and now convinced that he towed a path that suited him.
“Showbiz is addictive. At the onset, they couldn’t understand what kind of job I was doing. So we had problems initially but because I loved what I was doing, I stuck to it. Today, everybody is happier for it.”
He is the first in a family of four. “By God’s grace, I’m taking care of my responsibilities.”

Don’t they intrude into your marital status?
“I’m sure they’re probably worried. I mean, with the kind of industry I’m in where anything can happen. But I know that they also have faith in me — that I know exactly what I’m doing.”

How long has he been dating his fiancée?
“This is the fourth year. If you have to date anybody in the showbiz industry, you have to be patient. The fact that she is dating me shows that she has a lot of patience. She is an Igbo like me, from Ohafia, Abia State.”

He’s had a baby before, from her?
“Yes, I’ve had a baby before but not from her,. Sometimes man proposes, God disposes. When I had the baby, the mum and I were relatively young. He stays with the mum and visits me during the holidays. He is six years old now.”

Pat Attah as he is fondly called is A Nigerian from the Igbo tribe. He is a native of Awka in Anambra state. He is a cuzzin of my friend(Adaobi Attah) and 2 of his cuzzins also live in Toronto and active members of CHRIST EMBASSY

okay ohhh sir, mr aba man

i can see diddy is feeling chinani and by da way diddy,since when did u become an abia person and abiriba 4 that matter? look at u, u have claimed sumbody's town and state cuz of  a girl, i go tell your papa

woaaa, datz a nice house with da whole plane idea

direct entry form 4 wat?

Canada abeg, even alot of chinese r here, take canada as u can work 2 as an int. student, friendly and u will feel at home

there is a thread like this already

loverboy, i have been 2 both places and as u said, sum like it big and loud and sum small and reserved

sorry dear, if itz me, cuz i don't lie about such things and won't find it funny if a man i will marry does da same, am out esp. if it is sumthing small like diz that is not worth lieing for. being da eldest when hez da only child, going to go 2 skool in the states, lie about lastname, mennn, am gonna leave da man esp. since I HAVEN'T Said I DO yet cuz if he can lie about diz things, wat is next? think well and make ur choice but as for me, itz ova
did he lie about all these things to make u feel beter, is his lastname popular that u might have heard of it or sumthing about about it, or is he thinking dat u won't marry him/date him if u know hea da only child or dat his mom gave birth 2 him when she was in sec. skool?  na wah oooo, how old is diz man? lata

that I know datz why i said wat i said so I don't blame da ladies if they r single cuz the world has changed

Hey people, when it comes to you (physical appearance), what two things do you think are the greatest about your appreance, maybe something that people tell you they like maybe your face etc,

as for me, my eyez and my dentition and also my legs(have long straight legs) althouhg mosquitoes has done sum work dere and datz why I was nicknamed FILA DA HOTSTEPPER in skool b4 da mosquito bits , check profile for comfirmation

Kbabe, oh he thought u r in support of the US, word!! but though, u'all should be trutful to urselves and tell me which one is really beta

so this topic is still on

sum men gat inferior complex that they don't want a lady that is way successful than he is PERIOD

i bet u da only reason he said NO was cuz according to him, shez not even fyne

I 4 say, u r in Nigeria cuz in this part of the world, gurlzz do ask guyz out and if the feeling the mutual, wat is there 2 it? NUTHING, ambarrased cuz a gurl asked u out and cuz shez not fyne, u r ashamed cuz u grew up knowing dat gurl don't ask guyz out, dawg, time has changed and guyz being da only people asking out is a SOCIAL CONSTRUCT , datz it

am very prayerful but u gotta tell God wa u want off front and have faith and see wt happens