Picture this. A star and household name is asked by a friend to come for an audition. So she goes with a big bag of clothes, because, naturally, it should be a lead role. But she gets there and is told she will only be in two scenes. The fee? N3,000. She is so humiliated she can’t hide the tears.

Like a movie script

Fast forward by a few years and that has-been is now the rave of the moment. Funke Akindele’s personal story reads like a movie script. “When I look back today,” she said recently in an interview, while on location, “I say God I thank you.”

Before she became Jenifa the phenomenon, there was Bisi the phenomenon. Bisi was the lead character in the UNFPA-sponsored family television series called ‘I Need to Know’, which was immensely popular. The series was shown on the NTA network and syndicated across the country for four years.

After the series ended, movie stardom should have been a cakewalk. But the Nigeria movie and television industries are unlike those in Hollywood; Akindele was a star but she couldn’t find work. She had to start afresh.

She began to go “from audition to audition,” so broke was she sometimes that her mother had to drive her to the auditions. Still, save for ‘Egg of Life’ and ‘Prison of Passion’ where she got minor roles, she wasn’t making any headway. She was almost forced to stoop to begging for roles.

“You can’t rely on people,” the 31-year-old said from experience. “I trusted people a lot and at the end of the day, I got heartbroken. So these days, I expect anything from anybody. That is the biggest lesson that life has taught me.”

One can understand this from a woman who wept inside toilets and danfo buses because every door to stardom seemed jammed. “I remember Tayo Odueke (aka Sikiratu Sindodo) coming to meet me and saying ‘Funke stop crying, one day we will make it.’”

That day came. Many auditions later, Funke made the hard decision to move over to Yoruba movies. And like a magic slipper, her fortunes changed.

Runaway success

In 2008, her movie, Jenifa – on the escapades of a village girl (Sulia aka Jenifa) desperate to make it big in the city – became such a crossover hit within weeks of release that it has become a cultural phenomenon, considered the highest selling movie in Nollywood.

“I didn’t expect this level of success, I must tell you,” she said. “My mother always advised me to do anything I am doing very well; there is no telling which will take you up there. So yes, I give acting and script-writing my all, but I must confess I didn’t expect to be this big. What I intended to do with Jenifa was pass a message, especially to the young ladies out there. We obviously made a bigger impact.”

Bigger impact is quite an understatement. Words and phrases from the movie – ‘gbogo bigs gelz’, ‘my parry’, ‘yelz’ ‘Sulia Kan, Ayetoro Kan’, ‘Don jazzy e’ and others – have become a strong part of pop culture lexicon, Ms. Akindele is now possibly the most recognisable actress in Nigeria, and has won a string of accolades including: Actor of the Year 2009 (The Future Awards), Actress of the Year 2009 (AMAA Awards), Best Actress of the Year 2008(City People); not to mention a lucrative telecoms ambassadorship deal running into millions of naira.

Full-on Jenifa

She never tires of the feedback from the character. “No. I am loving it the more,” she insists. “In fact, I try to create new things out of the character. The movie really changed my life, so I cannot be tired.” Some of the new ‘things’ she is creating are “The Return of Jenifa”; and a movie with that other famous comedy character, ‘Osuofia’ – to be produced by Kingsley Ogoro. Other plans include full-on Jenifa branding and merchandising – ‘Jenifa’ wigs, hair extensions, baseball caps, handbags, purses; ‘bigz boy’ chains, shirts and others.

However, there is still a breadth of difference between Funke and Sulia. One is a crass wannabe with few values, the other an urbane law graduate with sound diction. “Sometimes, people always want me to be Jenifa,” she says. “Some are even surprised when I talk off the screen. They keep on asking, ‘is she really posh?’ They find it hard to believe that am not the village girl, Sulia. I handle them well. I try to be nice and smile. I also crack jokes for them with the Sulia accent.”

The actress went out of her way to get that accent right. She had to go down to ‘bukas’ (local restaurants) in Ibadan, Osogbo and Ilorin to see ‘local girls’ and hear how they pronounce things like ‘big girl’, how they paint their faces and what she called “their brand of self confidence”.

A brand of self confidence

Her own brand of confidence comes from a string of degrees including an OND in Mass Communication from the Ogun State Polytechnic, as well as a law degree from the University of Lagos. But “acting has always been my first love. I love acting. It’s a talent given to me by God.”

An actor, producer and director, she has so far acted in Yoruba and English language movies totalling 50 – including the multi million naira epic movie, Apaadi (Seal), in which she was lead actress and producer, working with a cast of over 200.

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The End Of Oprah Winfrey Shows

Los Angeles – The puzzle was finally answered. The Oprah Winfrey Show does not have to wait for The end of the world on 2012. The most popular talk show was going to ‘End The Show’ on September 25, 2011.

Harpo, Oprah Winfrey Production Company will launch their claim that Oprah Winfrey Show will announce the date of Oprah Winfrey Show final performance when they recording The Oprah Winfrey Show on Friday. And, the last show that will take place at the end of the season the 25th talk show’s episode, which is on September 25, 2011.

The announcement came after speculation going on for months. Oprah says speculation that her contract would not be renewed when the last two years contract expired.

On January, Oprah announced her own television network called OWN (The Oprah Winfrey Network). OWN associated with Discovery Communications.

OWN mission is to create multiple platforms for men, women and their families with the intention and sincerity to live, to entertain people and give inspiration. OWN will attempt to increase the power of viewers around the world to live the best life.

There is also speculation that Oprah will remove Oprah Winfrey talk show to OWN network even until now has not even launched.

Responding to Oprah plans, a spokesman for CBS television showing respect for Oprah plans. And hope the best for Oprah in the future.

“We hope that we can work together in the next few years. We are also very sad to hear this, because there is no talk show that could equate Oprah Winfrey talk show,” he concluded.

Rihanna Looking For A Man Who Good in Bed

After breaking up with her boyfriend Chris Brown, Rihanna now ready to fall in love once again. Surprisingly Rihanna was looking for a man who is good in bed. Wow!

Since experiencing violence from her ex-lover Chris Brown, Rihanna rumored having close relationship with some guys. Besides reportedly Rihanna got back to Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake was also involved in one of the men who called as Rihanna new lover.

But Rihanna admit that she is still single and she make a specific criteria to find potential lovers.

“He must be good in bed. And the size (male genitalia) is important. ” Rihanna said, quotes from The Sun.

Although it seems Rihanna only care about physical attention, but Rihanna also give attention to things like Inner beauty.

“Inner beauty is important, but with no toys (physical), it was not fun at all,” Rihanna said.

Robert Pattinson Asked His Women Fans To Be Naked

Los Angeles – Robert Pattinson jokingly asked his women fans to open her blouse. Surprisingly the women obey Robert Pattinson demand and began to open her blouse. Suddenly Robert face was pale.

Robert tells his naughty ‘horrible’ experience on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

On Robert Pattinson fans conference, there is a woman who tried to attract Robert Pattinson attention. She asked, what could she do to attract Robert attention?

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Other Side Of Megan Fox Heart

Los Angeles – Megan Fox already on top of her entertainment career. But, she feels there is something missing. If possible, she wanted to dedicate her life for the poor.

Megan Fox popularity starred since she plays in several movies that exploded in the market, including The Transformer. Since then, Megan Fox became one of the popular actress in the world.

But Megan Fox feels she has not fulfilled her dream until she could use her fame to a better life for others. “Overall, in this business, I hope to reach the status that would make me have the legitimacy to help others,” she said.

Behind her arrogant, Megan Fox turns out have other side that shows her kindness. She felt that is her life’s purpose, which is involved in social work and help people around the world.

“Being in the world (entertainment) makes us have such a big influence. We can really bring a difference. I want to use it to help the children,” Megan Fox said.

Jennifer Lopez Amateur Porn Video

Los Angeles – Jennifer Lopez fans today hardly can not be patient anymore to wait Jennifer Lopez (J Lo) amateur porn video with her ex husband, Ojani Noa .
Ojani Noa, according to the plan, will soon release 11-hour duration videotape that contains J LO – Ojani Noa secrets intimate moments.

The video has been viewed by U.S. tabloid the National Enquirer. In that video JLO see herself infront the mirror without wearing any clothes, except for her bra and panties. In other scene, look also Ojani chasing Jennifer Lopez (J LO) around the bedroom and then they made love.

A source said JLO really embarrassed by the video tape titled “How I Married Jennifer Lopez: The JLO and Ojani Noa’s Story”. She did not believe that her ex-husband would do that to her.

Jennifer Lopez is now married to Marc Anthony reportedly filed suit to Los Angeles Superior Court. Jennifer Lopez tried to stop Noa action to market their amateur film taken from their honeymoon.

The lawsuit refers to Jennifer Lopez and Noa agreement several years ago. At that time, the agreement provides that Noa is forbidden to sell any information, photographs, or video about J LO.

Kim Kardashian Big Butt After J LO Butt

Hollywood – Kim Kardashian did not realize when she was a big but after Jennifer Lopez (J-Lo). Now Kim Kardashian butt become the hottest conversation topic by a lot of people in Hollywood. Wow ..!

As reported from The Sun, now Kim Kardashian butt are often discussed in Hollywood since the last time they talking about the beauty of Hollywood Jennifer Lopez butt.

However, Kim Kardashian ass was bigger than his brother’s ass, Rob Kardashian. It was known from a post on twitter that contains photos of Kardashian family ass asking readers to guess who Kardashian family is that have big butt.

Despite the news about Kim Kardashian butt, Kim now lives with her boyfriend, NFL stars Reggie Bush. Previously they had split up, and then they get back together again.

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