BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUTS TO BOTH INI EDO UFUOMA MCDERMOTT AT 36 & 37 YEAR OLD

2 gorgeous souls born on the same day, but one year apart and both doing very well in the same industry, that is Nollywood.. Should we call them soul sisters? That's Ini "the incredible" Edo, 36 year old and Ufuoma "the vivacious" McDermott 37 year old.

Their dates are, for Ini April 23, 19, 1982 she is Ibibio from Akwa Ibom State, in the oil rich South-South region and for Ufuoma, same April 23, but 1981 and from Delta State..

Both are award winning thespians in their own right. Ufuoma nee Ejenebor who got married 8 years ago to Steven McDermott and both have 2 kids to date.

She was a former beauty queen, was Miss Nigeria 2004 first runner up and later won Miss Earth Nigeria, she was at a point also a model, a big one at that. Apart from being an award winning thespian, the Unilag, French graduate is also a film director, she has a certificate from the New York Film Academy 2011 and also a certificate in Human Resources Management from London Business School. She has starred in several great films one of the more recent one is the Wives On Strike franchise, which has done really well in the market.

The 36 year old Ini EDO on her own as quite a bombastic resume. From Akwa Ibom State. She is the current special adviser to the Governor of the state on culture and tourism.

She has starred in over 100 films and is in fact, one of the queens of Nollywood a. She can be counted as one of the top 10 biggest in the industry. The former Glo Ambassador for a whole decade from 2006 to 2016, went to University of Uyo, where she got a Diploma in Theater Arts, she later got a B.A in English from the University of Calabar. She later got a full scholarship to study Law at the National Open University of Nigeria in 2014.

She was married for about 4 years to her former husband by name Phillip Ehigwina.

All things being equal, maybe wedding bells should ring again soon.

Happy birthday to you both! 

INI EDO & STANEL AT THE INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL

Love is surely a beautiful- Ini Edo

We had exclusively broken the news a few weeks back about the angel who has gotten the sumptuous back of this Nollywood titan, in the person of the man known to all as Stanel.

We also revealed to you that it is this man that has supposedly made Ini to retract into her cocoon in a good way, luxuriating in the fervent ambience of Supreme love.

We just caught both lovebirds last night about 10ish or thereabout having dinner at the Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island, Lagos.

We had to look well again as we never knew that Ini Edo had such a banging body! That back hmmmmm can make an eunuch react in another manner! She was casually garbed in a polka dotted black outfit, that was awesomely form fitting and showed her curves to killer effect, while her man was just on a white top and jean.

The air and aura around them was thick with love, hence the title of this write up- Love is a beautiful thing!!!!

STARS SHINE DOWN AS TIWA SAVAGE & INI EDO KILL IN THEIR OUTFITS

Both Tiwa Savage and Ini Edo are super stars that have remained relevant over the years. There "star sparkle" seem to continually add more luster and gleam by the years. Not only are both "slayers in this outfit, they did their outfits mad justice.

Both also in these pictures have their "style shoes" well put on. Both gorgeouly defining "glam, oomph and confidence all in one. Tiwa's picture was taken in far away Texas in the US where she dazzled to no end at the Afrimma event. Tiwa is the ultimate blond bombshell in her all black everything with the sexy open back and she totally killed it. Even Marilyn Monroe has stood up and is clapping in admiration.

While our delicious looking "Ini Edo", Special Adviser to the Governor of her State, was at a wedding event in this her haute couture gold outfit that must have set her apart with much aplomb from all others. We just hoped that she didn't upstage the celebrant herself though.

Truly and truly, their stars are shining down on all.

Kudos!

NOLLYWOOD SUPER STAR INI EDO FINDS LOVE AGAIN & SHE'S REVELING IN THE EUPHORIA OF IT

WHO IS THE FAMOUS DUDE?

This has just brought to remembrance that old disco hit made very famous by the famous trio of Shalamar- Jody Watley, Howard Hewitt & Jeffrey Daniel in the 80s entering the 90s, titled "Second Time Around". The very popular song was a colossal hit then and it speaks of a 2nd time experience at love.

We can bet anything on it, that it's might be the most popular song that's constantly in the mind of one of Nigeria's most famous thespian, in the person of the gorgeous and super talented, Nollywood superstar Ini Edo.

From very available and very very reliable information at our disposal, the stylish and very shapely actress from Akwa Ibom State is presently and currently, as we speak luxuriating in the euphoria of love. Like the Americans would say, she's totally "love joned". Cupid it seems has fired all his arrows thay has been deeped in his most potent concoction till date at her heart and all have hit target.

It's like "Saint Raphael, the patron saint of happy meetings & Saint Valentine, patron saint of love have combined to make Ini Edo's heart and home their abode for as long as she would permit. Not just that, it's like Ini has so pleased Aphrodite the Greek goddess of love, the equivalent of the Roman goddess Venus, that the goddess has found a permanent abode with her and she's not willing to vacate anytime soon.

Who is this lucky man? Or should we say more correctly, who is the man, that has swept the very lucky Ini Edo totally off her feet?

More after the break.

JIM IYKE FACES ANOTHER ONSLAUGHT FROM RUTH OKORO- JIM HAS TRIED DATING SEVERAL GAL JUST TO OBTAIN GREEN CARD

RUTH OKORO

RUTH OKORO

JIM IYKE

Jim Iyke seem to in the Lions den right now and we hope he is strong enough to withstand all that is coming from left, right and centre about and around him right now. It's like a seeming unrelenting onslaught of the meanest kind.

First he supposedly got dumped by his gorgeous Ghanaian heartthrob of a girlfriend because he was seemingly caught trying to worm back his way to his ex-gf Keturah's heart. In what seem to be a well planned package, he was seemingly exposed by a ''Friend'' but with the active knowledge or connivance of Keturah. So after he was caught, he apparently poured out his anger and vituperations on the supposed culprit Emma Agu, the founder of the US based NigeriaFM.

While the battle between Jim & Emma is still on going, we don't know if there would still be more expose, another assailant has come into the row, and the person is none other than Ini Edo's husband former wife Ruth Okoro. Whose guns are blazing from the hips and is just shooting without stopping.

Her barrage starts with the insinuation that Jim is a serial philanderer an unrepentant lothario, who wants to get a Green Card at all cost.

Hear her-

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INI EDO GETS SCHOLARSHIP TO READ LAW

Ini Edo is undoubtedly one of Nigeria's biggest acts in the Nollywood industry. The gorgeous married star just announced very recently on her instagram page, that she had been offered a scholarship by the National Open University of Nigeria to come read Law. If all things work out, then she might be on her way back to school. 


Hear her- ''So I have been offered scholarship to study law in the national open university of Nigeria.i jus got my admission letter n am super excited. It’s a dream come true… Awesome God‘

 She already has a degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Calabar/University of Uyo. If she takes this up, that's another degree to add to her CV. 

Good one!!!!

HAPPY MANY BIRTHDAYS TO KUNBI, INI & OJY!!!

KUNBI OYELESE

OJY OKPE

INI EDO

Birthday felicitations poured out in torrents for these gorgeous 3, as they all mark an additional year in their lives.

All 3 are ladies who have done very well for themselves in what they do. Olakunbi Oyelese one of the trio today clocked the big 30 and it was an outpouring of heartfelt birthday messages for the delightsome designer, who is the creative genius behind the fashion designing brand April by Kunbi. Truth be told, she's done really well with her label. The graduate of the world famous New York Fashion Institute of Technology is already being celebrated as one of the major generation next in the fashion world in Nigeria. 

Her clientele list keeps growing bigger and bigger by the day, with more celebrities and stars getting hooked. 

We particularly love the birthday message on her instagram page- ''How can I say Thanks for the things you have done for me, Things so undeserved. I have been sick, I have been heartbroken, I have been bereaved, but more than anything I have been Blessed! God has been soo good to me and he's not done with me yet. I 'm super grateful to be alive, celebrating my 30th!!''

I've been blessed with an amazing family and friends that have become sisters and brothers. No one reading this will be cut in the their youth in Jesus name. I want you all to be alive and well when I celebrate my 80th!

The 2nd person is none other than the gracious and gorgeous Ojy Okpe, former model extraordinaire and now wife and mother. Ojy still looks lithe and gorgeous any day. The only other Nigerian model to have gotten major international contract was discovered at the age of 17 years old. 

She's walked for such fashion giants like Ralph Lauren, Gianni Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier, Moschino, Dolce & Gabbana & Oscar De la Renta just to mention a few. She's a graduate of the St Johns University with a Bachelors in Science in Communications & a minor in Film Production. 

Ojy on her instagram page just exclaimed thus- Whipee!!! It's my birthday #jumping and #reaching the stars. 

The last but not the least of the trio is none other than one of the biggest names in the Nollywood Industry in Nigeria and by extension Africa- Ini Edo-Ehiagwina. The gorgeous & well respected thespian was born April 19, 1982, making her just 32 years old. The graduate of Theater Arts has done over a century of movies already and she's one of the highest paid also. 

So happyyyyyyyyyy birthday to all the 3 gorgeous ladies, many more eventful years ahead.

PREMIERE OF KNOCKING ON HEAVENS DOOR

 The movie 'Knocking On Heaven's Door' premiered to much fanfare on Good Friday in Lagos at the Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island.  The glitterati came out to support the movie which critics have been raving about as one of the best movies to be produced by Emem Isong so far.

 

Also co-producing was Ini Edo-Ehiagwina who also starred in the movie, as well as fellow actors Majid Michel, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Adesuwa Etomi and many more. To me this was a breakout role for the cool gentleman known as Blossom Chukwujekwu. His portrayal as Moses the emotionally damaged husband to Debbie (played by Adesua Etomi) was both chilling & brilliant. 

Beautifully acted. 

 

The very gorgeous Adesua Etomi was a breath of fresh air; fragile, sweet, and with the voice of an angel, she has raised the bar for newbies entering the industry. As for Majid…He makes you fall in love with love again. 

 

Ini Edo was also brilliant in the movie, acting a role that only Ini could have pulled off! Brilliant! 

 

Directing was by Desmond Elliot, who has proven critics & naysayers wrong by refusing to listen to their ramblings and just concentrate on getting better & better. 

 

The movie was executive produced by Achievas Entertainment and continues to screen in cinemas nationwide. 

 

Check out some red carpet photos.

 

Source: Bola Aduwo of Dreamflite P.R Services

Photos by Sola of Debbin Photos. 

 

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INI EDO-EHIAGWINA TO BE A JUDGE AT MISS BLACK AFRICA UK PAGEANT!

INI EDO-EHIAGWINA

POSTER OF THE 2013 EVENT

PAGEANT FOUNDER AND A QUEEN

 One of Nollywood powerhouses in the person of incredibly talented Ini Edo–Ehiagwina is set to storm the UK soon as one of the celebrity judges at this year's Miss Black Africa UK pageant, which is acclaimed as the UK’s biggest ethnic pageant!

The prestigious and award winning UK based pageant is owned and organised by Mr Dele Onabowu, the brand is the current holder of the ''Best Beauty Pageant in the UK Award'' received at the BEFFTA Awards. Other  celebrity judges that would be assisting Ini are, celebrated UK based designer Adebayo Jones, Charles Ven, Sporah Njau (Tanzania) Jenni Steele (Jamaica) and Justina Mutale (Zambia).

The event is slated for October 5, 2013 and it would have 30 girls of different African nationalities would showcase their beauty, intelligence and the cultures of the countries they would be representing as they vie for the 2013 crown. The event venue is the Royal Regency Hall, London. The actress is expected to arrive at the event accompanied by her Publicist, Bola Aduwo.

This year's edition would be the 3rd in the series of the pageant, set up by the organisers with the sole aim of giving a platform to young African damsels born or living in the UK to showcase their beauty, God-giving talent, cultures of their countries and creativity. 

The lucky winner of the pageant, takes on the toga of a goodwill, Charity ambassador. So its not only about display of beauties, but also about supporting humanity through charity works. 

WEEKEND GETAWAY BY INI EDO PREMIERED

Congratulations to one of Nigeria's most hardworking actresses, in the person of Ini Edo. On the occasion of the premiere of her new film production titled- Weekend Getaway. We weren't around to see the new film at the premiere, but we heard that the turn out was great and that the film was a good one and that it was very well produced. That's another gong up the sleeve of the gorgeous actress.

We would just want to commend her and wish her the best in her future endeavours, we believe there's still more great things to come from her. However, we would love to confirm from the hardworking actress and now film producer, the truth about the rumour in town that the new production that was shot in its entirety in her home state Akwa Ibom, cost her a whooping 60 Million Naira. And also, if it is true that a certain State Government gave the full financial support.

If it is true, it must mean that certain State Government(s) are really doing their best in support of industry, which is a good sign.  

Thanks, as we hear the truth.

INI EDO COVERS THE VALENTINE EDITION OF BEAUTY BOX

BEAUTY BOX

Beauty Box Magazine is the monthly beauty, well-being & lifestyle magazine from the stable of the owners of Complete Fashion Magazine. It is another all colour, all gloss periodical that showcases more of the beauty of the face, hair and how to take care of it.

The maiden edition which was a fantastic one, had ex-MBGN Munachi Abigael Abii Nwankwo on the cover & was a best-seller from what we heard. The sophomore edition, tagged their Valentine Special is now ready to hit the streets and the magazine racks from the new week. The cover personality is none other than the incredible thespian known to many as Ini Edo, who revealed her beauty favorites .  But not only Ini, also in revealing modes were another gorgeous Nollywood star in the person of Ebube Nwagbo and music superstar in the making in the person of UK returnee Miss Jaie. Packed full in the magazine are other exciting beauty & hair features. It's a must read for everyone. So make sure to get a copy.

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INI EDO DEBUNKS PREGNANCY TALE: NOT TRUE YET.

Top Nigerian Actress and one of the power house of Nollywood-Ini Edo has come out to debunk the pregnancy tales going around about her. She stated matter of factly this morning on her online platform- Iniedosworld.com that the story of her being pregnant is very far away from the truth.

Though the people talking about her being on the 9 months course are wishing her well, the Nollywood star, who is also a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador says it has not yet happened and that she would announce to all, when eventually the thing happens. Chikena!!!!!!

Hear her- At 6.07am this morning May 08, 2012.
Ini Edo pregnant? Not True

Heard some people want to send me on nine-month compulsory leave? Not true yet. Disregard the rumour. I will let you know when it happens. Meanwhile, there is something cooking I will let you know soon, lets keep our fingers crossed. Peace. 


We wish the gorgeous actress well.  Check out Ini's pixs wearing a Mohawk hairstlyle by Noble Hair.