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Bukunmi Oluwashina: A Rising Star in Nigerian Film and Music

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Bukunmi Oluwashina is a celebrated Nigerian actress, singer, and songwriter whose talent and versatility have earned her recognition across the Yoruba-language film industry and the wider Nollywood landscape. Known for seamlessly blending music and acting, she represents a new generation of multi-talented Nigerian entertainers.

Early Life and Education

Bukunmi Oluwashina was born on May 7 in Ekiti State, Nigeria (her exact year of birth is not publicly confirmed). She studied Theatre Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, where she developed the skills and creative discipline that underpin her career in both film and music.

Breakthrough in Yoruba Cinema

Oluwashina came to prominence with the 2015 Yoruba film Ayomi, which she not only wrote and produced but also starred in. The film—a moving family drama—earned her nominations at the 2015 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) and several other industry recognitions. Critics and audiences praised her emotional range and storytelling ability, qualities that quickly made her one of the most sought-after actresses in Yoruba cinema.

Music Career and Artistic Range

Beyond acting, Bukunmi is a gifted musician and songwriter. Her soulful music—often exploring themes of love, hope, and resilience—has produced singles such as Eazy Eazy and Beautiful Song. She frequently integrates her music into her film projects, creating an artistic signature where storytelling and sound complement each other.

Style and Public Presence

Oluwashina is also admired for her striking sense of style and pride in Yoruba culture. She often appears in traditional attire such as vibrant gele headwraps and coral bead necklaces, embodying the rich aesthetics of Nigerian fashion. Through platforms like Instagram and Facebook, she maintains a close connection with fans, sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses of her creative life and personal reflections on her artistic journey.

Achievements and Influence

Her work has earned her a loyal following and multiple award nominations, and she is frequently cited as an inspiration for young female filmmakers and performers who aspire to bridge multiple creative disciplines. By combining acting, music, and production, Bukunmi Oluwashina has helped expand the possibilities of what contemporary Nollywood stars can be—storytellers, musicians, and cultural ambassadors all at once.

Sources
Punch Nigeria, “Bukunmi Oluwashina Biography and Career,” 2021.

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Genevieve Nnaji slams viral tweet urging Igbo men to marry non-Igbo women

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Nollywood icon Genevieve Nnaji has fired off a sharp response after a man on X (formerly Twitter) advised Igbo men to stop marrying Igbo women and instead seek wives from other African countries.

The controversy began after a photo of a Rwandan woman said to be engaged to an Anambra man went viral.

Resharing the image, the user wrote, “Dear Igbo men, instead of marrying an Igbo woman who’ll falsely accuse you of r4ping your daughter, better look outside for a wife.

“Go to East Africa, especially Rwanda, and pick a damsel. They’re all over social media, and you can link up with them.”

Genevieve, who rarely comments on online drama, responded, “In other words, instead of checking yourself and taking accountability, go for the unsuspecting and carry on with your evil. Got it.”

Another user attempted to challenge her, claiming the original tweet was aimed at “false rape accusers” and that Genevieve was avoiding the real issue.

“His tweet was clearly against false rape accusers, but instead of holding the evil women accountable and demanding change, you chose to tweet this?”

But the actress hit back with equal clarity: “The same way a woman can’t tell an abusive man apart from a good one is the same way you shouldn’t say avoid all Igbo women. ‘Not all women’.”

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Don’t handle your family feud like I did, Phyna advises Imisi

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Reality TV star Phyna has offered words of encouragement to fellow Big Brother Naija winner Imisi amid a family feud between the latter and her mother.

In an X post on Monday, Phyna wrote,”To Imisi, @imisiofficial and to anyone walking through the same fire… I’m praying for your strength.

“My own experience broke me, but I’m slowly rising.

“And I’m rooting for you with everything in me, don’t handle it like I did, build strong and focus on you baby girl.”

The post comes against the backdrop of a family dispute in which Imisi’s mother accused her daughter of hatred and revealed the poor condition of the home where she currently lives, despite Imisi winning N150 million after her Big Brother victory.

Imisi replied in Yoruba,”This is why Aunty Debola said you should not show your face to the world. I can’t be saying all that now, you are in the midst of people. Just overlook everything and leave social media.

“Don’t worry, I will send you money to rent a new house. I am tired of all this drama. I am still recovering from the stress of Big Brother.

“Should I be facing another stress now? Please forgive me, I am your daughter.”

Recall Imisi’s mother has publicly expressed frustration on social media, saying she does not need her daughter’s money after being sidelined following the win.

She also blamed Imisi for recounting her childhood experiences, which she claims involve untrue allegations of parental neglect and sexual assault.

In a video, she showed the old house she currently resides in, saying she is content with her situation, a revelation that sparked online controversy.

In 2023, after Phyna’s BBNaija win, her father, Felix Otabor, revealed in an interview that he was distressed by his daughter’s actions following her BBNaija win.

Otabor said Phyna had asked him to stop working as a hearse driver and requested that he sell his cars, promising to improve the family’s life.

He said he later struggled financially after selling the vehicles, losing his business momentum and community position, and has not seen his daughter since her victory.

He described feeling sidelined while she enjoyed her wealth.

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Ned Never Slept Outside Because I Held Him Well In The Other Room – Regina Daniels

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Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has opened up about her marriage to her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko.

It was reports that the embattled wife revealed why their seven-year relationship remained faithful despite his polygamous lifestyle.

In a reply to a comment on her Instagram page, Daniels said that during their years together, Nwoko never slept with other women outside their home because she held him well in the other room.

She wrote: “Yes i think he loved me but a toxic one! Because tell me why a polygamous man forgot what it meant to be in polygamy, except for the media.

“Just because it boosted his ego of being seen with multiple women which is easy by me because anyone that sees a man as an odogwu sees the wife as what? He basically had to beg that he share days at ours and other days with his other wives because they begged for his attention.

“Y’all should pls forget this yeye social media comparison because my ex man never slept outside one day in our 7 years of marriage. You know why? Because as a delta babe, I hold am well for the other room ladies use your skills that’s all men want actually!”

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