Men need higher standards for relationships — IK Ogbonna

Actor, IK Ogbonna, has said that men should look beyond a pretty face and nice shape when dating.

In an interview with Sunday Scoop, he said, “In my opinion, everyone should have standards. Men should also have principles.

They should not just go for any lady because she has a good body or a cute face. There is more to it. There has to be a connection.”The actor also stated that he doesn’t believe a woman should live in a certain way to endear men to her.

He said, “I am not of the opinion that people should do anything to attract anyone. One can look helpless and hopeless, and still be attractive. There is always someone out there for any type of person. Build yourself as an individual and the right person will come to you.

”He also stated that the honourary doctorate he got from the Institut Superieur De Technologies Et De Management in Benin Republic means a lot to him. He said,

“The school reached out to me that they want to honour me for my achievements contributions to the industry. I took it because it is a great thing of joy. Adding something like that to one’s CV is what one should embrace.”

On the lessons he learnt from his previous marriage, he said, “I don’t like bringing my relationship to the media because I feel everyone deserves a right to their private lives. I barely ever talk about it on social media.

“The most important thing is that we are not together, and that is public knowledge already. It does not mean we are enemies. She is a good friend of mine and we have an amazing son together.

“There are no rules to a relationship or marriage. Different situations sustain different relationships and marriages. People are different and one cannot always apply what one learnt in a previous relationship to a new one. However, understanding and communication should be general.”

MEET THE PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH OF JUNE!!!

This month, naijapremiumgist presents an amiable icon in the entertainment industry as the personality of the month of June.

Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, popularly known as Ali Baba, is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, master of ceremonies and actor. He was born to the royal family of Agbarha Otor in Ughelli LGA of Delta State on the 24th of June; 1965.

He is the first son of his very large household. His father was a military officer and soldier at one time, stationed in Lagos State.

Alibaba did his primary and secondary education in Lagos State. At the completion of his secondary school education, he gained admission into the Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma in Edo State, gaining a Bachelor’s degree in Religion Studies and Philosophy. At the completion of his tertiary education, he moved back to Lagos.

He began his professional career performing at corporate events, appearing on television shows with Patrick Doyle, Charly Boy and Danladi Bako, and making cameo appearances on radio shows with Bisi Olatilo, Sani Irabor and Mani Onumonmu. He also worked with Prince Adedapo Benjamin Adelegan of DP Lekki Limited as executive assistant in 1991.

With little precedent in Nigeria for stand-up comedians, Ali Baba persevered to professionalize his skills and carve a niche as an innovator and comedian for corporate and non-corporate events and by serving as a Master of Ceremony at many events.

In 1993, he registered his company Alibaba Hicuppuray 3rd to enhance the perception of comedians as a profession and a respected way of life. As part of this work, in 1998, he hired billboards on strategic Lagos streets with the message that became known as “Being Funny is Serious Business.”

Ali Baba, maintains the philosophy that his business is big enough for all who want to make comedy their chosen profession. As such, he supports, mentors and presents several comedians helping to ensure that standards are maintained and professionalism encouraged.

Ali Baba is married to Mary Akpobome and he has featured in popular movies:
My Guy (1998)
The Last 3 Digits (2014)
Head Gone (2014)
The Wedding Party (2016)
Alakada (2017)

He has the following awards to his credit

In 2001, he won the Laughter-Awards-Back theatre in the category for “Outstanding performance”.

In 2002, he won the Achievers Merit Award from Delta State University.He also bagged a recognition award for helping upcoming entrepreneurs by the Eric’s Entertainment.

In 2004, he won the Pendulum Awards LASU National Association of Physics Students for “Icon of Comedy”.

In 2004, he was the first Nigerian to receive the “Icon of Comedy” awards from Nigeria Entertainment Awards.

In 2005, he won the National Comedy Award by the Comedy Enterprise.

In 2006, he received an Award for Excellence by the Lagos State University. The City People Entertainment Award also recognized his amazing contributions to the entertainment industry in 2006.*He has received the Enablers Ment Award from RCCG in 2007

The News Diamond Award in 2008 also recognized his amazing contributions to the entertainment industry*In 2009, he received the National Daily Award for the comedian of the decade.

In 2010, he received an award for the comedy for change award to mark his 20th year on stage.In April 2018, he also received an award for his immense contribution to the Nigerian comedy industry by The Paul Harris Fellowship by Rotary International.

”I would have started saving money in kindergarten if I knew life was like this”- Singer Aphrodija

”I would have started saving money in kindergarten if I knew life was like this”- Singer Aphrodija

Singer, Aphrodija, has taken to her social media to comment on the rising cost of living.

In a post shared on her Instagram page, Aphrodija said if she knew this was how life was, she would have started saving money from her days in Kindergarten.

I would’ve STARTED saving MONEY in KINDERGARTEN if I knew LIFE was like this”

See her post below;

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKgBIdJBfyK/?igshid=1kqpn2lihdyyx

Davido announces his first Fintech partnership.

Davido has just announced the completion of a project he has been working on. He made the announcement through his social media accounts.

“Been working on this for a while! Glad to finally announce My first Fintech partnership . This one means so much to me! Our very own cure for all your transfer and payment issues.”

Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare celebrates her birthday.

Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare took to her Instagram page to celebrate her birthday. The well known actress and mother shared beautiful pictures of herself .

She stated the following;

“Have you heard that today is a very important holiday? This is not a joke, this is my birthday and I want to celebrate it on a ground scale, so be ready my friends we gonna party so hard”

Below is the video showing clips from her photo shoot session.