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Why I Don't Like Being Called 'Veteran' - Gloria Anozie-Young
For so many people who enter into the Nigerian movie industry, their dream is to at some point in their career be referred to as veterans in the industry. Being a veteran means that you have spent a lot of time in an industry and have garnered a lot of experience, which most people want to do, but for actress Gloria Anozie-Young, she doesn't yet think that she is deserving of that title despite being in the industry for a long time.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Nigeria most famous and renowned magician
It has been said that whatever we do in the world today, will become history tomorrow. One of the prominent magicians who will always be relevant in the history of Nigeria and Africa as a whole, was Professor Peller. Born in Iseyin, Oyo State in 1941, he was named Moshood Folorunsho Abiola. Many people had thought Peller was a Professor in a university, until when it came to the know that Professor Peller was a stage name he had actually picked for himself. Peller attended Moslem School, Iseyin and Native Authority Primary School, Iseyin. He started performing illusion tricks in 1954 travelling to Ibadan, Lagos and Oyo for performance. In 1959, he changed occupation and began to work as a representative of G.B.O. and later moved into trading. His interest in illusion continued and in 1964, he attended a school of magical arts in India, where he spent 18 months and thereafter settled in Liberia after completion. In 1966, he had his first post-training show at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. Even though he was the undisputed legend of magic in Nigeria, Professor Peller was said to be a devout Muslim, who did not miss any of his Islamic obligations. LOVE AND MARRIAGE Professor Peller was described as a very romantic man. He was said to have married so many wives but the most prominent of them all with whom he performed his magic tricks is Alhaja Silifat Adeboyin Peller. She was said to have fallen in love with him while she was still in secondary school. She confessed that she had always admired him and his performances even before then, and each time she watched him perform, her heart fluttered with affection for the fine magician with tribal marks. See also Popular Ibadan-based Comedian, Peteru is Dead They met in Iseyin Grammar School, Oyo State in 1967. Peller had gone to perform in the school but was carried away by the ravishing beauty in the crowd called Silifat. After that encounter, they became friends and dated for a couple of years before getting married in 1971. Together, they had five children. While Professor Peller was alive, he taught Lady Peller some magic and ensured she got some training in Michigan, USA. This explains why they always performed together. CHILDREN Professor Peller was a wonderful father and some of his children include – SABURI (aka Pastor Kayode Abiola): Now a pastor, he was born in October 1960 and practised magic like his late father. He gained some degree of prominence before squandering the profits on women, cars and ultimately, drugs. Peller tried his best to assist Kayode when he was alive, he fought with him, took him to court, all to no avail. He later became a changed man after the demise of his father and the dwindling of his own magic firm, which he named Fantastic Young Peller. NIKE: Probably the most well-known of the Peller children. Nike Peller is a famous thespian cum magician. On the 20th of November, 2010, she was made a traditional chief and was conferred upon the title ‘Yeye Agbasaga’ (the Custodian and Promoter of Culture) of Erin Osun, near Osogbo, Osun State. See also You can't blame Nollywood for increase in Money Rituals — Jide Kosoko SAHEED (aka Zeeto): A lawyer (he practised in England) and also keen on sustaining the magic world created by their late father. In July 2013, he made his sister, Nike, disappear and reappear before an audience in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. SHINA: He is a Nigerian entrepreneur, politician, industrialist and a member of the 9th National Assembly representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency. PELLER’S UNFORGETTABLE MAGIC PERFORMANCES Peller laid his wife, Lady Peller into a coffin, cut it in half without bleeding, and raised it back to life. He locked her in a cupboard, chained the cupboard in a no escape way, but when he opened the cupboard later, the woman had disappeared. Whenever Peller stretches his white handkerchief up and down, a white dove will fly out of the handkerchief. Whenever Peller pulls out the two-piece metal cufflinks of his shirt’s sleeves, he will stretch them out and turn them into flowers. Peller also swallowed a stone in front of all the viewers, turned to the spectators, and defecate the stone that he swallowed live on the stage. Peller had previously allowed his body to be cut in half, there was no single bleeding and the body joined itself and recovered. DEATH One mistake Peller made, which has been said to be the cause of his death, was to reveal during an interview that the only time he was without any magic was when he was praying. He had revealed during the interview how he respects God and always disarm when praying. This revelation was said to have been exploited by his enemies. See also Ibadan–Based Prankster, Trinity Guy Celebrates his Birthday With Triplet Siblings According to history, Professor Peller was assassinated in his home in Ibadan on the 2nd of August 1997, while he was praying. The magical hero only spent sixty-six years, before his life was taken. Interestingly, he was killed the same day that Fela Anikulapo-Ransome Kuti also died. Without a doubt, it is safe to say that the late Peller popularised the art of magic in Nigeria and polished it to such an extent that not even his children, have been able to duplicate magic. While Professor Peller was alive, he was known as the most brilliant magician in all of Africa. He performed not only before princes but also held kings spellbound with his magic. Unarguably, Professor Peller was the most powerful and influential magician that ever walked the Nigerian soil.
By Raymond Reddigton 3 years ago in Humans
Nigerian Celebrities React to Death of Saint Obi (Photos)
News has come this evening that the veteran Nollywood actor, Saint Obi, has reportedly passed away. The actor, whose real name was Obinna Nwafor, reportedly passed away on Monday, the 7th of May, 2023. His death reportedly came after he had spent several months travelling to the hospital for the treatment of an unspecified illness. According to blogger Moji Delano, a source disclosed that the actor, who he had seen a couple of times and recognized as Saint Obi, had died on Sunday and that the following day, his body was taken to the morgue at JUTH. This was after a visit to his sister’s residence in Jos. The report is that Saint Obi had recently relocated to his sister’s home in Jos, the capital of the Plateau State, and was frequently spotted being transported to the hospital.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Toxic Positivity - The Pressure of Being Happy All The Time.
I appear to me in my “thinking deeply about social media” era, I wrote an article about “busy culture” and how social media always feels like it needs to be curated and not candid and that got me thinking about my next thought, how positivity can become toxic and more harm than good.
By Heather Taylor3 years ago in Humans
Rainbow Umbrella Magic.
Once upon a time, in a small mountain town, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to dance in the rain, but whenever it rained she got cold. Her mother always scolded her for not having a veil, but Lily didn't like the boring veils that were on the market. One day, on her way home from school, Lily saw a rainbow. The colors intrigued her and she thought to herself, "What if I had an umbrella like this?" The idea stuck with him, and he decided to make a rainbow veil. Lily gathered all the essentials - a simple veil, a paintbrush and a brush. He then spent hours painting the veil in vibrant colors and blending it to mimic a real rainbow. Lily loved the results and couldn't wait for the rain to stop so she could try it. The next day, Lily awoke to black clouds and thunder. She hurriedly grabbed her rainbow veil and ran outside. As soon as he opened it, he was shocked to see a real rainbow appear in the sky. The colors of her veil perfectly matched the rainbow in the sky and she felt like she was holding some magic. Lily danced and twirled in the rain under a rainbow canopy, and passersby stopped to stare. Never before had they seen such a beautiful and unique veil. Lily's mother also realized that her daughter was having an extremely difficult time of her life with veils. Since then, Lily’s rainbow umbrella has become famous in the city. Whenever it rained, she would walk outside in her colorful umbrella, and people would stop and wave and smile at her. Lily was proud of herself for coming up with the idea, and she knew itiit.
By Sanjay Kumar 3 years ago in Humans
“How Does Shaking Your Butt Help in Any Way?" - Ashmusy Responds
Nigerian content creator, business owner, and media personality Ashmusy is known for her skits, controversies, and flaunting her body online from time to time. During a new interview with Bot Studioz, Ashmusy was asked about her growing up, how Instagram has helped her career, and why she chooses to shake her buttocks online. Here is what Ashmusy had to say about all of it.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Turn Your Dull Teeth into a Dazzling Smile with This Teeth Whitening Kit
Turn Your Dull Teeth into a Dazzling Smile with This Teeth Whitening Kit Are you looking for an easy and convenient way to turn your dull teeth into a dazzling smile? Look no further than the Cleaner Smile Teeth Whitening Kit! This easy-to-use kit is the perfect solution for anyone wanting to brighten their smile and boost their confidence. With its simple application and quick results, this kit is the perfect way to show off your pearly whites and feel good about your smile!
By Rising Riches3 years ago in Humans
The Truth About Lying
White lies, black lies, no matter what intentions you have, if you don't tell the truth, it's a lie. But why do we lie after all? Let's face it, we're all liars! We all say innocent lies every now and then. And if you think that lying is harmless, just ask Charles Ponzi.
By Marc Anton Boehringer3 years ago in Humans
