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Breaking! 2023 Yoruba Movie Awards Nomination List Finally Out
Olakiitan Adetutu Communications Limited, a subsidiary of Gbolahan Adetayo Media Network, the brain behind the prestigious Yoruba Movie Gist Awards, has finally unveiled the much anxiously awaited nominees list for the 2023 Yoruba Movie Gist Awards.
The biggest award ceremony in the Yoruba movie industry, is set up to reward hardwork and diligence among both the onscreen and off-screen movers and shakers of Nollywood, and its scheduled to hold in December 10th amidst pomp and pageantry.
The nomination list for this year edition is here and you can start voting your favourite nominees by sending the name of the person and the category to yorubamoviegistawards@gmail.com or yorubamoviegist@gmail.com. Eg: Best Actor 2023, Gbolahan Adetayo, send it to yorubamoviegistawards@gmail.com. for more details, please call our editor on 07033430851. The voting exercise will close by December 5th 2023.
BEST ACTOR 2023
Lateef Adedimeji
Ibrahim Yekini Itele
Ayo Olaiya
Jide Awobona
Rotimi Salami
BEST ACTRESS 2023
Bukunmi Oluwasina
Mide Martins
Wumi Toriola
Ronke Odusanya
Kenny George
BEST LEAD ACTOR IN A MOVIE
Lateef Adedimeji
Ibrahim Yekini
Odunlade Adekola
Yomi Fabiyi
Kiki Bakare
BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN A MOVIE
Bukunmi Oluwashina
Mide Martins
Wumi Toriola
Kenny George
Biola Adebayo
BEST CINEMA ACTOR 2023
Odunlade Adekola
Lateef Adedimeji
Femi Adebayo
Joseph Momodu
Uzor Arukwe
BEST CINEMA ACTRESS 2023
Bukunmi Oluwasina
Bolaji Ogunmola
Omowunmi Dada
Toyin Abraham
Iyabo Ojo
BEST UPCOMING ACTOR 2023
Fasakin Oluwasemilore Akanni
Busari Samuel
Tobi Agunmuyi
Feranmi Oyalowo
Tobi Omoelegbede
BEST UPCOMING ACTRESS 2023
Oyindamola Sanni
Adedoja Adeyemi (Princess Ajoke)
Abimbola Mayowa
Salau Modupe
Bukola Ikuomola Oghenerukevwe
BEST MOVIE DIRECTOR 2023
Tope Adebayo
Titi Jeje
Wale Razaq
Biodun Jimoh
Jelili Adebayo (Picollo)
Kayode Adebayo
NEXT RATED MOVIE DIRECTOR 2023
Kenny Lanre
Adeleye Abiodun Abisodun
Adekola Ojelere
Adeniyi Atapa
Tunde Anjola
MOST PROMISING ACTRESS 2023
Omolara Kasali
Omobewaji Oyediji (Mo_Bewa)
Oloruntimilehin Bukola ( Kiitan Bukola)
Damilola Akinyemi
Mubashiru Gbemisola
MOST PROMISING ACTOR 2023
Sanusi Izihaq (Apankufor)
Obatidey Kelvin
Seun Ogunleye
Lanre Adediwura
Habeeb Alagbe
HOTTEST YOUNG ACTRESS 2023
Olaniyan Oluwatosin
Anike Olaniyi Ami
Olayinka Solomon
Victoria Ajibola
Oyedeji Olaide
MOST FEATURED YOUNG ACTOR 2023
Akeem Arogundade
Babatunde Aderinoye
Kiki Bakare
Mustapha Sholagbade
Akinola Akano
MOST FEATURED YOUNG ACTRESS 2023
Juliet Jatto
Biola Adekunle
Esther Adesunloye
Yetunde Barnabas
Debbie Shokoya
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR 2023
Yomi Olohunlolaye
Peter Ijagbemi
Akintunde Lagata
Kolawole Ajeyemi
Kunle Omisore
Jamiu Azeez
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS 2023
Wunmi Ajiboye
Adebimpe Oyebade (mobimpe)
Kemi Korede
Aramide Oloko
Funmi Awelewa
BREAK OUT ACTOR 2023
Femi Akinyemi
Ayoola Olayinka
Okoya Samuel Adewale
Deyemi Okanlawon
Tunde Shobayo
BREAK OUT ACTRESS 2023
Morounmubo Lawal
Adebimpe Akintunde
Bimbo Adebayo
Damilola Oni
Seyi Hunters
BEST YORUBA MOVIE ACTOR IN DIASPORA 2023
Bigval Jokotoye
Faduri Joseph
Tunde Owokoniran
Taiwo Emmanuel Tonade
Adebayo Omowaye
BEST YORUBA ACTRESS IN DIASPORA 2023
Juwon Quadri
Mistura Asunramu
Sola Popoola
Tonia Ferrari
Racheal Oyiza
BEST MOVIE PRODUCER IN DIASPORA 2023
Faduri Joseph
Juwon Quadri
Ola Ogunkoya
Abolade Balogun
Dimeji Alaga
BEST SKINCARE AND BEAUTY SALON 2023
Poshglow Skincare
Mydeesglow
Clarice Skincare
Shineshine Skincare
Fab’s Spa
Extreme Beauty Palace Skincare
Stayeverglowing Skincare
BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY SUPPORTING ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY 2023
RevolutionPlus Property
Harmony Garden
Adron Homes
Realtormax
Property Showroom
BEST CELEBRITY HANGOUT SPOT IN LAGOS 2023
Club Quilox
RM Place
Club Royale
SPOB
Ikeja City Mall
MOST VERSATILE ACTOR 2023
Akeem Arogundade
Akande Jimmy Rolland
Oyetunji Olawole
Akin-Akinola FALANA (OMOAKIN)
Dauda Sulaimon Gida
MOST VERSATILE ACTRESS 2023
Fisayo Olamide Amodemaja
Jumoke Salami
Yetunde Odunsi
Omotola Adebayo
Bisi Adeyemi
NEW DISCOVERY ACTRESS 2023
Taiwo Ibukunoluwa
Ayobami Ajayi
Abdul Rosemary Oluwayemisi
Abimbola Olatunji
Omosuwa Bukola (Omoge Ikale)
NEW DISCOVERY ACTOR 2023
Segun Emmanuel
Akeem Ogara Adeiza
Lanre Adediwura
Joseph Adebola Aliu
Biodun Babalola
BEST NEW ACTOR 2023
Oluwafemi Odus
Adebayo Azeez
Prince Adeyemi Adekunle
Juwon Ayorinde
Jayeola Arriz
BEST NEW ACTRESS 2023
Iwalola Adekugbe
Ajoke Titilayo Isijola
Onibeju Olashile
Sherifat Oluwaseyi Awosanya
Oluwakemi Micheal
BEST MOVIE PRODUCER 2023
Siyanbola Azeez
Olasunkanmi Akanni Olohuniyo
Saliu Gbolade Ogboluke
Laoye Yinka
Akin-Akinola FALANA (OMOAKIN)
WAVE MAKING YORUBA ACTOR 2023
Olasunkanmi Akanni Olohuniyo
Taofeek Adewale
Akeem Adeyemi
Mustapha Sholagbade
Babatunde Aderinoye
WAVE MAKING YORUBA ACTRESS 2023
Folasade Muibat Olona
Olatoun Olanrewaju
Oluwaseun Olalere
Ariyo Oluwakemisola Apesin
Oyin Adegbenro
HOTTEST YOUNG ACTOR 2023
Sanusi Izihaq (Apankufor)
Quadri Oyebade (Sisi Quadri)
Olaide Almaroof
Adenle Otaobayomi
Samuel Ajirebi
RISING ACTOR OF 2023
Damilare Samuel
Qassim Kareem
Temitope Iledo
Adebayo Azeez
Quazim Fasasi
RISING ACTRESS OF 2023
Mary Adekunle (Marygold)
Salawu Adebukola
Ayobami Ajayi
Oyebade Mosupeola
Oluwakemi Ogunbiyi
OUTSTANDING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
Biola Adebayo
Kehinde Abimbola Adeyoju
All well Ademola
Biodun Okeowo
Tayo Sobola
BEST ARENA MOVIE OF THE YEAR 2023
Pelewura
The Ogba’s Family
Ofa Obinrin
Orin
Ajakuta
Alapotiemi
BEST CINEMA MOVIE 2023
Jagunjagun
Orisa
Kesari The King
Kabiesi
BEST NOLLYWOOD FASHION DESIGNER 2023
Clean Stitches
Kemmi couture
Hayjay Fashion House
Aven House of Concept
Sycca-couture
NOLLYWOOD NEW HUNK OF THE YEAR
Otukoya Temitope
Titilope Fatai
Tobiloba Nifemi Ojo
Odulana Halimat
Kofoworola Adewale
Funmilayo Micheal
Veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri has revealed that his wife was aware of his romantic relationships with some actresses in the industry and treated them cordially.
The actor made the disclosure in an interview on the Africanalist Podcast, where he spoke about his personal life and marriage.
Quadri said some of the actresses he dated eventually became friends with his wife, Sadiat Adenike Quadri. According to him, the women would sometimes approach her and share gossip about his relationships with other female colleagues, even though they themselves were involved with him.
“It got to a stage, I won’t mention the ladies’ names in the industry. They would become friends with my wife and start giving gossip to my wife that I am dating so so so in the industry,” he said.
He added that jealousy sometimes arose among the women. Some of those he was dating reportedly went to his home out of jealousy, only to find that his wife already knew about the relationships.
“And there were some of them that we were dating who went home out of jealousy. Meanwhile, my wife would say she was aware already and she doesn’t fight them because of that,” Quadri said.
The actor further disclosed that some actresses occasionally spent the night at his house when movie productions ended late. He said his wife knew about the relationships and still provided food and care for them.
“Sometimes when production ends late, they would sleep in my house. And my wife is aware I am dating them, she would still feed them and everything,” he stated.
Quadri has been married to Sadiat since 1989. The couple have children and grandchildren.
Actress and filmmaker Fisayomi Amodemaja, popularly known as Fisayo Abebi, has urged young actors to build strong personal brands and rely on their talent rather than fame or social media visibility for a sustainable career in Nollywood.
Speaking in an interview with Sunday Scoop, Abebi, who began acting as a child before moving into filmmaking and production, said having a distinct identity was essential for anyone seeking longevity in the industry.
“As an actor, you should have a brand. You should have something that makes you different. Your talent should be able to speak for you wherever your name cannot speak for you,” she said.
She also stressed the need for dedication and readiness to handle the demands of the profession.
“Any young actor coming into the industry has to know that it is time-consuming, and you have to be fully ready to be diligent and ready for the stress,” Abebi added.
The actress reflected on her own experiences, noting that growing up in the spotlight came with pressure, particularly from being recognised for a character she played as a child.
She credited her family and friends with helping her navigate the attention and remain grounded. Her mother, she said, played a key role by helping her understand that she was separate from the character audiences associated her with.
Abebi also spoke about the challenges of combining her acting career with university education, describing it as stressful at times.
“Sometimes I might have to refund or sometimes I might have to go to the set after finishing my exam. So, that can be very stressful,” she said.
She noted that her journey in the industry had taught her to take risks and build confidence in herself.
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has revealed that she spent several months struggling with severe pain and mobility challenges that left her dependent on a wheelchair.
The actress shared the details in a video posted on her Instagram page on Saturday as she marked her 25th birthday, which she described as her “Silver Jubilee.”
Appearing in a wheelchair, Daniels explained that her prolonged absence from social media was due to the health difficulties.
“I know many of you may be surprised seeing me in a wheelchair. Well, welcome to another chapter of my life,” she said.
She stated that the problem began as a minor issue but gradually became more serious, eventually limiting her freedom to move around as she pleased.
“For several months now, I lost my freedom to move around as I please. It started as something minor, very minor, but eventually led to this,” Daniels said.
According to her, the condition took a major turn after the last public gathering she hosted, a Children’s Day carnival. She said she underwent repeated medical tests during the period and joked that she had started calling herself a “lab rat.”
“The pain became excruciating. Sometimes I find myself walking well, and sometimes I just can’t move. I cried,” she added.
Despite the challenges, the actress said there had been significant developments in her recovery, which encouraged her to share the update publicly.
“Well, me sitting here today, in front of this camera, sharing this with y’all, it’s because there’s been some really significant developments in my recovery. And I say, thank you, Lord,” she said.
Daniels did not disclose a specific diagnosis or the nature of the treatment she is receiving. She expressed gratitude to God and prayed for calm as she entered a new phase of her life.
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