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In an interview with Pulse Nigeria, Bob Hearts Abishola star, Folake Olowofoyeku speaks on her first love music, her time in Hollywood, our background and her love for her fatherland.

Folake, the lead actress for CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola, is an award winning Hollywood actress. She left the country at 18 after multiple attempts to study at University of Lagos, Nigeria (Unilag) to the city of hopes and dreams – New York.

Born to a prominent Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Babatunji Olowofoyeku, she was destined for another path but instead chose entertainment or so you will think. While in university she studies Economics for a while but has fate will have it, she ended up graduating with Theatre.

Her father was the original pianist in the family so in a way it had an impact in the direction her life will go, she once saved up from to buy bass and thought herself how to play. These events and moment took her top the point she played with David Bowe and released few tracks of hers – Ehen Ehen Okay Okay and Melanin No Ni included.

The part of the story most readers will be familiar with, her Hollywood journey came moments after her musical heights with, David Bowe but Hollywood fame is not stopping her. Culture, Arts, Love and many more is starring her back to music as she plan to release her new single which drops in May.

This upcoming track will be the birth of a new genre, “Afrojoy.”

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Mr. Beast, the biggest YouTuber in the world, is bringing his mojo to Prime Video. He recently announced his deal with the streaming platform, and according to him, it will be the biggest reality game show on the planet.

Mr. Beast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, once created one of the biggest replicas of Squid Game on YouTube. He will be given full autonomy over the creative process and will also be the host of the show.

He announced the game show will have a thousand competitors and a cast price of $5,000,000, and he also hinted that the show will be packed with world record holders.

Mr. Beast has yet to announce a release date for the show.

Not really what you want to hear, but it’s true… Our Big Wiz recently announced he isn’t an Afrobeats artiste anymore. He claims to have transcended beyond the label, Afrobeats.

Afrobeats, a music genre mostly associated with Africans, is the modern version of music legend Fela Kuti, the Afrobeat artiste. The sound, Afrobeats, gained global recognition in the past few years and most international music bodies like the Grammys have created a spot for Afrobeats in their awards. Even Billboard has added a category for Afrobeats in its charts.

Via his official Instagram account, @wizkidayo, he spent the past two days he’s more than one sound.

Singer Davido once described Afrobeats as an umbrella term to describe African music and not the actual name of the genre.

Wizkid isn’t the first to detach himself from Afrobeats; Davido and Wizkid are guilty of this.

Burna Boy described himself as an Afro-fusion artiste because his sound evolved overtime. to him Afrobeats is a box he doesn’t fit into. Burna Boy has done Raggae, Afrobeat, Afrobeats and Hiphop.

While describing himself as more than Afrobeats, Wizkid announced his upcoming album named after his mother, Morayo.

Kemi Adetiba born January 8, 1980, in Lagos, Nigeria, is a Nigerian filmmaker, director, and television personality.

Kemi Adetiba attended Corona School, Victoria Island, Lagos, for her primary education and later moved to Atlantic Hall Secondary School in Epe, Lagos. She furthered her education at the United States International University in San Diego, California, where she earned a degree in Law.

 Kemi is widely known for her exceptional work in the Nigerian entertainment industry, particularly in the areas of filmmaking and music video directing.

Kemi Adetiba comes from a creative family background. Her father, Dele Adetiba, is a veteran advertising practitioner and a former CEO of Lintas. Her mother, Mayen Adetiba, was a pioneer of Nigeria’s golden era of music television, having worked as a presenter on the popular music TV show “Kiddievision 101” in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Kemi got married to Oscar Heman-Ackah in April, 2022.

After completing her studies, Kemi Adetiba began her career in the entertainment industry as a radio presenter for Rhythm 93.7 FM in Lagos. She gained popularity with her radio show “Soul’d Out” which focused on soulful music. Her charming personality and passion for music helped her build a solid fan base.

In 2004, Kemi Adetiba made a transition to the world of visual storytelling and directing. She started by directing music videos for several Nigerian artists, including Banky W, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, and Olamide. Her music video directing skills quickly gained recognition, and she became one of the most sought-after directors in the Nigerian music industry.

In 2016, Kemi Adetiba made her directorial debut in the Nigerian film industry with the highly acclaimed movie “The Wedding Party.” The film, which was a romantic comedy, became a huge success and broke several box office records in Nigeria. It received critical acclaim both locally and internationally and won numerous awards. Kemi’s directing prowess was widely recognized, and she became one of the most celebrated filmmakers in Nigeria.

Following the success of “The Wedding Party,” Kemi Adetiba directed another hit movie titled “King of Boys” in 2018. The film, a political thriller, received widespread acclaim for its engaging storyline, strong performances, and impeccable directing. It further solidified Kemi’s reputation as a talented filmmaker.

Apart from her work in film and music videos, Kemi has also made appearances on various television shows in Nigeria. She hosted the popular reality TV show “Maltina Dance All” for several seasons, showcasing her versatility as a television personality.

Her dedication to her craft, attention to detail, and storytelling abilities have earned her numerous awards and nominations. She serves as an inspiration to aspiring filmmakers and directors in Nigeria and beyond.

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