Veteran Nollywood actress, Iya Gbonkan laments over not owning a car despite acting for decades as she seeks help from fans.

The 64-year-old made the cry for help in a video which has surfaced on social media.

Iya Gbonkan laments over not owning a car. Photo Credit: Iya Gbonkan. Source: Google.

According to her, she’s been in the movie making business for decades and yet, she still jumps on buses at her age and do not own a car of her own.

She said that people should celebrate her now she’s still among the living, not killing a cow when she has passed on.

Iya Gbonkan said:

“I have been acting for decades yet I don’t have a car. I jump on buses every day. If I die now, you will kill a cow. Celebrate me now that I am alive. I need a car from my fans”

Davido, Victor Osimhen, and Kunle Afolayan are among the entertainment industry personalities listed for the national award honours.

President Muhammadu Buhari approved the award of national honours to some citizens and friends of Nigeria.

The ministry of special duties and inter-governmental affairs announced the award in various cadres.

Davido was awarded the Officer Of The Order of The Niger (OON).

The entertainer has gained immense clout in the Nigerian music industry, contributing to the global recognition of Nigeria’s signature genre.

Kunle Afolayan, an ace filmmaker whose productions are acclaimed to have paved the way for the new Nollywood, was also awarded the OON.

In March 2021, the US streamer Netflix signed a three-film deal with Afolayan, setting positive precedence for other players in Nigeria’s fast-growing film industry.

Another entertainment industry personality who was awarded is Charles Okpaleke, a filmmaker who scored an OON.

Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian footballer whose goal earned Napoli its first Serie A title in 33 years, was awarded an MFR (Member of The Order of Federal Republic).

Terry Waya, a businessman who doubles as a father to Kiddwaya, a reality TV star, was also awarded in the OFR (Order of the Federal Republic) cadre.

All the award recipients were asked to send a soft copy of their citation or resume to the ministry before May 31.

They are also expected to be physically present for the reception of their medals and certificates on June 1, 2023

Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has reacted to the public apology of her colleague, Juliana Olayode following their disagreement while working together on the popular sitcom Jenifa’s Diary.

This comes after Juliana, 27, in a lengthy Instagram post on Saturday said that she hurt Funke, whom she said was a miracle God used to bring her to the limelight, due to her little knowledge of how the movie industry works.

She wrote, “As a teenager, my career in the mainstream entertainment industry started where many people who have put in years of hard work could only dream of, how could a neophyte even start from the mainstream, if not for a miracle?

“In my own case, the mercy of God and unmerited favour was evident, I broke into the industry by playing a friend and co-lead with a screen goddess who had put in decades of hard work and unprecedented creativity even as at that time.

“God used Aunty Funke Akindele @funkejenifaakindele to put me into the limelight. It was a shocker for me, especially at that tender age, when I had barely left secondary school, the kind of fame I earned from playing Toyosi in Jenifa’s Diary was too enormous for my understanding.

“However, the lack of industry nitty gritty started manifesting in me, coupled with the fact that I had a guardian (manager) who didn’t understand how the entertainment industry works, and I believed anything he feels and says.

“My guardian sent an email to Scene One TV, the producers of the Sitcom, which entire content I wasn’t aware of until recently.

“The story of my goofs at the take-off of my career cannot be exhausted in a million words, I want to use this opportunity to apologize to Aunty Funke Akindele, ọmọdé ò lè mọ ẹ̀kọ́ jẹ, kó má ra lọ́wọ́, I am incredibly sorry for how I hurt you and how the email that was sent hurt you.”

Reacting to the post, Funke wrote in the comment section: “My Juliana. I miss you. I will bite you. omo mi. I love you. See you soon.”