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Saturday, 20 July 2013
Yvonne Nelson Speaks On What Really Went Down Between her And Iyanya
How are you enjoying your stay in Nigeria?
Did I tell you I'm half-Nigerian and half-Ghanaian? I was given a
Nigerian name recently which makes me half-Nigerian. My Nigerian name is
Damilola. It has been wonderful, I always say Nigeria is like a home
for me. When I'm here, I do not feel like going back home again. But
it's just that everything seems to be faster here.
You are in the country to premiere your latest movie. What's the movie
all about?
The movie is titled, 'House of Gold.' It is a family-oriented comedy,
and I want people to come and see two of Africa's music stars Ice Prince
and Omawumi make their debut in a movie. I produced the movie in
partnership with Media Ghana.
"House of Gold" tells the story of Dan Ansah Williams, a high-flying
entrepreneur, business mogul, polygamist and socialite who is battling
with cancer and has six weeks to live. With the help of his long-time
associate and legal representative, he embarks on a mission to recall
all his children, most of whom were born out of wedlock, back home.
Dan's last wish is to have all his children under one roof for seven
days so they will get to know one another and bond due to the fact that
they share the same blood line. However, that reunion proves a little
more than everyone bargained for as each child indeed returns with an
agenda, and this sets the stage for the most hilarious and bizarre seven
days of their lives. I'm urging people to come and see the movie
because they are going to laugh and have a nice time.
How did you get Ice Prince and Omawumi to star in the movie?
It was very challenging given the fact that they are busy people, always
performing at shows. I have my own way of doing things. I spoke to them
and they gave me their time and schedules, so I worked with it. We
spent about 15 days on set.
Your first movie, 'Single and Married' was also directed by Paschal
Amanfo, what do you have with him?
Paschal is one of the best directors in Ghana. He is a very
straightforward director and it's very easy working with him. You would
like to work with somebody who helps make things go smoothly while on
set.
What's your experience like working with Ice Prince and Omawumi on set?
They were amazing on set. Ice Prince was the one who really shocked me
because he had a show a night before joining us on set. He did not even
sleep, as he took the next flight to Ghana and the moment he stormed the
set, he started reading his script and mastering his lines. Omawumi was
so good that I was tempted to ask her why she's not into acting in
Nigeria. I also had the funniest Nigerian actor,Francis Odega, on set.
Why did you decide to star the duo in your film?
It's my own marketing strategy as a producer. I believe they have their
own fan base and audiences. I wanted to spice up things. When you watch
my movie, my cast are usually very interesting. People are sick and
tried of seeing the same Nollywood and Ghollywood faces in our movies. I
could have used notable Nollywood actors, but I just wanted to spice up
things because I don't think people are expecting what they are
definitely going to see in the movie.
Controversies have been trailing your acting career in recent times;
from your break-up with Iyanya to accusations that you bleached your
body and more recently, an article posted online where you lamented that
Iyanya used and dumped you. Why all these controversies?
Did anybody hear me say that? Nobody used and dumped me. As journalists,
you should know that your colleagues are fond of using sensational
headlines to drag traffic to their blogs and websites. At the end of the
day, I did not say somebody used and dumped me. I don't remember saying
anything like that.
But what actually happened between you and Iyanya?
I guess it is out there. I granted two interviews on this whole thing;
Bella Naija and Toolz (The Juice). I don't want to repeat myself. My
interviewers took what they wanted to take away from the interviews I
granted them. I don't have any control over what they decide to publish
or put out there.
You have moved on after the break-up?
It happened last year. The reason I granted those interviews was to let
my fans know the truth about what transpired between Iyanya and myself.
Sometimes, one's fans desire to know what's happening to their idol.
How do you address the allegations of lightening your skin?
Do I look like someone who is bleaching? One thing people should
understand is that we use a lot of photo tricks.If you watch our movies,
for instance, I look a little bit dark but if you see my pictures, I
look fair in complexion. Commonsense should tell anyone that the
pictures are treated. What happened is that I posted my new picture
online and people started alleging that I was bleaching my skin. That's
how the whole thing started. My mum is fairer than me, and my siblings
are all fair in complexion. I don't bleach and I don't intend lightening
my skin.
Do you feel hurt each time you read negative stories about yourself?
I don't. I don't even know why they say all the things they say about
me. To some people, if you tell them you can fly, they would believe in
you. Whatever they read in the dailies, they believe in. It's good for
them. So, I can't go into everybody's home to tell them, "Look at me, I
haven't bleached before." I'm happy with myself.
Are you in any relationship at the moment?
Not that fast. I'm now a "sacred virgin," meaning you are not a virgin
but after a long time, you become a sacred virgin. There are some
special people in my life that I hang out with once in a while. But I'm
not in any relationship at the moment. I just want to take my time. It's
not as if I'm looking for guys. I believe that when it is the right
time, they will come looking for me.
But are you not thinking of settling down?
It's something that I'm thinking about, but I just want to take my time.
More so, I'm still young. However, if it comes my way, why not? But
definitely, not with somebody in the entertainment industry.
Meaning that you wouldn't want to date an entertainer again?
Not at all.
Is it because of your experience with Iyanya?
I guess everybody knows that. It was quite a shocking experience.
Even after your break-up with Iyanya, there were some tweets meant to be
an apology to you from one of your contenders, Tonto Dikeh. How did you
receive the tweets?
Like I said in my interview with Bella Naija, I hate a situation where
you bring a third person into any relationship that I'm involved in. I
don't want to mention names. There are certain things I wouldn't want to
talk about here. I know that those tweets were actually meant for me.
There is no problem. I hope she's happy now because she did whatever she
had to do. She advised me to move on, and I wish her good luck.
After reading your interview in Bella Naija, we sought Iyanya's reaction
and he told us you were free to say whatever you wanted to say. Has it
got to that extent?
Fine! You guys should go back and read the interview again. We are in a
business where everybody is trying to protect his or her fan base. Most
of his fans are women while my fans are basically men. So, I would do
anything to protect my male fans just as he was trying to protect his
female fans. He can't run away from the truth. I decided to open up
because I didn't want to disappoint my male fans. I was ready to talk
about it. And nobody could stop me from doing so.
Given this situation, would you turn down any offer to be on the same
set with Tonto Dikeh?
I don't have any problem with anybody. As a professional, if I get a
phone call from a producer and the script is something I like as well as
the person directing the film, why not? I will. I'm not fighting with
anyone, even though we are not friends. But all the same, whatever
tweets she posted were meant for me. It's okay, there's nothing wrong
with that. We all have our lives to live and were brought up in
different backgrounds. I don't have to respond to anything.
At this point, would you say you were heartbroken?
I once was.
What's the healing process like?
Just like any other person. I guess everybody goes through heartbreak.
It's a natural thing and as time goes on, you get over it. I can't sit
down at home and cry all day long. I'm occupied with a lot of things; I
have movies to shoot, I'm travelling and handling other projects.
How would you describe Iyanya?
Great guy with great talent. He's like the best singer I've ever known
and he gives me good reason to think so.
Before the breakup, were you envisaging a situation where the
relationship would lead to marriage?
I don't know.
But you gave the relationship your best shot?
I'm sure if you are in a relationship, everybody gives his or her best
to it. We all gave our best.
What was the real problem?
The real problem was what I spoke about in the two interviews I granted
to Bella Naija and Toolz.
What is it that people don't know about you?
Back in Ghana, you hardly see me hanging out with any guy. This is
because I'm always indoors even when I'm not shooting a film or
travelling out of the country. But here, in Nigeria, the reason people
get so many stories to tell about me is that each time I'm in the
country and they see me in the company of some of my colleagues, they
will start drawing conclusions that we are dating. That has been my
problem in Nigeria.
I cannot control what people say about me because I don't live here.
Sometimes, I need these guys to take me around. In Ghana, I drive myself
around and do my things in my own way and nobody says anything about
me. It looks as if I can't have friends any more.
If anybody they see me with is going to be an issue, then there is
already an issue. Am I the only person that hangs out with friends? All
these things doesn't disturb me either because I'm a free spirit. I
think people should stop linking me with guys. I'm not hiding anything.
If I have a boyfriend I should be proud enough to talk about him.
source vanguard
@mr_norkid
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Saturday, 20 July 2013
Yvonne Nelson Speaks On What Really Went Down Between her And Iyanya
How are you enjoying your stay in Nigeria?
Did I tell you I'm half-Nigerian and half-Ghanaian? I was given a
Nigerian name recently which makes me half-Nigerian. My Nigerian name is
Damilola. It has been wonderful, I always say Nigeria is like a home
for me. When I'm here, I do not feel like going back home again. But
it's just that everything seems to be faster here.
You are in the country to premiere your latest movie. What's the movie
all about?
The movie is titled, 'House of Gold.' It is a family-oriented comedy,
and I want people to come and see two of Africa's music stars Ice Prince
and Omawumi make their debut in a movie. I produced the movie in
partnership with Media Ghana.
"House of Gold" tells the story of Dan Ansah Williams, a high-flying
entrepreneur, business mogul, polygamist and socialite who is battling
with cancer and has six weeks to live. With the help of his long-time
associate and legal representative, he embarks on a mission to recall
all his children, most of whom were born out of wedlock, back home.
Dan's last wish is to have all his children under one roof for seven
days so they will get to know one another and bond due to the fact that
they share the same blood line. However, that reunion proves a little
more than everyone bargained for as each child indeed returns with an
agenda, and this sets the stage for the most hilarious and bizarre seven
days of their lives. I'm urging people to come and see the movie
because they are going to laugh and have a nice time.
How did you get Ice Prince and Omawumi to star in the movie?
It was very challenging given the fact that they are busy people, always
performing at shows. I have my own way of doing things. I spoke to them
and they gave me their time and schedules, so I worked with it. We
spent about 15 days on set.
Your first movie, 'Single and Married' was also directed by Paschal
Amanfo, what do you have with him?
Paschal is one of the best directors in Ghana. He is a very
straightforward director and it's very easy working with him. You would
like to work with somebody who helps make things go smoothly while on
set.
What's your experience like working with Ice Prince and Omawumi on set?
They were amazing on set. Ice Prince was the one who really shocked me
because he had a show a night before joining us on set. He did not even
sleep, as he took the next flight to Ghana and the moment he stormed the
set, he started reading his script and mastering his lines. Omawumi was
so good that I was tempted to ask her why she's not into acting in
Nigeria. I also had the funniest Nigerian actor,Francis Odega, on set.
Why did you decide to star the duo in your film?
It's my own marketing strategy as a producer. I believe they have their
own fan base and audiences. I wanted to spice up things. When you watch
my movie, my cast are usually very interesting. People are sick and
tried of seeing the same Nollywood and Ghollywood faces in our movies. I
could have used notable Nollywood actors, but I just wanted to spice up
things because I don't think people are expecting what they are
definitely going to see in the movie.
Controversies have been trailing your acting career in recent times;
from your break-up with Iyanya to accusations that you bleached your
body and more recently, an article posted online where you lamented that
Iyanya used and dumped you. Why all these controversies?
Did anybody hear me say that? Nobody used and dumped me. As journalists,
you should know that your colleagues are fond of using sensational
headlines to drag traffic to their blogs and websites. At the end of the
day, I did not say somebody used and dumped me. I don't remember saying
anything like that.
But what actually happened between you and Iyanya?
I guess it is out there. I granted two interviews on this whole thing;
Bella Naija and Toolz (The Juice). I don't want to repeat myself. My
interviewers took what they wanted to take away from the interviews I
granted them. I don't have any control over what they decide to publish
or put out there.
You have moved on after the break-up?
It happened last year. The reason I granted those interviews was to let
my fans know the truth about what transpired between Iyanya and myself.
Sometimes, one's fans desire to know what's happening to their idol.
How do you address the allegations of lightening your skin?
Do I look like someone who is bleaching? One thing people should
understand is that we use a lot of photo tricks.If you watch our movies,
for instance, I look a little bit dark but if you see my pictures, I
look fair in complexion. Commonsense should tell anyone that the
pictures are treated. What happened is that I posted my new picture
online and people started alleging that I was bleaching my skin. That's
how the whole thing started. My mum is fairer than me, and my siblings
are all fair in complexion. I don't bleach and I don't intend lightening
my skin.
Do you feel hurt each time you read negative stories about yourself?
I don't. I don't even know why they say all the things they say about
me. To some people, if you tell them you can fly, they would believe in
you. Whatever they read in the dailies, they believe in. It's good for
them. So, I can't go into everybody's home to tell them, "Look at me, I
haven't bleached before." I'm happy with myself.
Are you in any relationship at the moment?
Not that fast. I'm now a "sacred virgin," meaning you are not a virgin
but after a long time, you become a sacred virgin. There are some
special people in my life that I hang out with once in a while. But I'm
not in any relationship at the moment. I just want to take my time. It's
not as if I'm looking for guys. I believe that when it is the right
time, they will come looking for me.
But are you not thinking of settling down?
It's something that I'm thinking about, but I just want to take my time.
More so, I'm still young. However, if it comes my way, why not? But
definitely, not with somebody in the entertainment industry.
Meaning that you wouldn't want to date an entertainer again?
Not at all.
Is it because of your experience with Iyanya?
I guess everybody knows that. It was quite a shocking experience.
Even after your break-up with Iyanya, there were some tweets meant to be
an apology to you from one of your contenders, Tonto Dikeh. How did you
receive the tweets?
Like I said in my interview with Bella Naija, I hate a situation where
you bring a third person into any relationship that I'm involved in. I
don't want to mention names. There are certain things I wouldn't want to
talk about here. I know that those tweets were actually meant for me.
There is no problem. I hope she's happy now because she did whatever she
had to do. She advised me to move on, and I wish her good luck.
After reading your interview in Bella Naija, we sought Iyanya's reaction
and he told us you were free to say whatever you wanted to say. Has it
got to that extent?
Fine! You guys should go back and read the interview again. We are in a
business where everybody is trying to protect his or her fan base. Most
of his fans are women while my fans are basically men. So, I would do
anything to protect my male fans just as he was trying to protect his
female fans. He can't run away from the truth. I decided to open up
because I didn't want to disappoint my male fans. I was ready to talk
about it. And nobody could stop me from doing so.
Given this situation, would you turn down any offer to be on the same
set with Tonto Dikeh?
I don't have any problem with anybody. As a professional, if I get a
phone call from a producer and the script is something I like as well as
the person directing the film, why not? I will. I'm not fighting with
anyone, even though we are not friends. But all the same, whatever
tweets she posted were meant for me. It's okay, there's nothing wrong
with that. We all have our lives to live and were brought up in
different backgrounds. I don't have to respond to anything.
At this point, would you say you were heartbroken?
I once was.
What's the healing process like?
Just like any other person. I guess everybody goes through heartbreak.
It's a natural thing and as time goes on, you get over it. I can't sit
down at home and cry all day long. I'm occupied with a lot of things; I
have movies to shoot, I'm travelling and handling other projects.
How would you describe Iyanya?
Great guy with great talent. He's like the best singer I've ever known
and he gives me good reason to think so.
Before the breakup, were you envisaging a situation where the
relationship would lead to marriage?
I don't know.
But you gave the relationship your best shot?
I'm sure if you are in a relationship, everybody gives his or her best
to it. We all gave our best.
What was the real problem?
The real problem was what I spoke about in the two interviews I granted
to Bella Naija and Toolz.
What is it that people don't know about you?
Back in Ghana, you hardly see me hanging out with any guy. This is
because I'm always indoors even when I'm not shooting a film or
travelling out of the country. But here, in Nigeria, the reason people
get so many stories to tell about me is that each time I'm in the
country and they see me in the company of some of my colleagues, they
will start drawing conclusions that we are dating. That has been my
problem in Nigeria.
I cannot control what people say about me because I don't live here.
Sometimes, I need these guys to take me around. In Ghana, I drive myself
around and do my things in my own way and nobody says anything about
me. It looks as if I can't have friends any more.
If anybody they see me with is going to be an issue, then there is
already an issue. Am I the only person that hangs out with friends? All
these things doesn't disturb me either because I'm a free spirit. I
think people should stop linking me with guys. I'm not hiding anything.
If I have a boyfriend I should be proud enough to talk about him.
source vanguard
@mr_norkid
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Saturday, 20 July 2013
Yvonne Nelson Speaks On What Really Went Down Between her And Iyanya
How are you enjoying your stay in Nigeria?
Did I tell you I'm half-Nigerian and half-Ghanaian? I was given a
Nigerian name recently which makes me half-Nigerian. My Nigerian name is
Damilola. It has been wonderful, I always say Nigeria is like a home
for me. When I'm here, I do not feel like going back home again. But
it's just that everything seems to be faster here.
You are in the country to premiere your latest movie. What's the movie
all about?
The movie is titled, 'House of Gold.' It is a family-oriented comedy,
and I want people to come and see two of Africa's music stars Ice Prince
and Omawumi make their debut in a movie. I produced the movie in
partnership with Media Ghana.
"House of Gold" tells the story of Dan Ansah Williams, a high-flying
entrepreneur, business mogul, polygamist and socialite who is battling
with cancer and has six weeks to live. With the help of his long-time
associate and legal representative, he embarks on a mission to recall
all his children, most of whom were born out of wedlock, back home.
Dan's last wish is to have all his children under one roof for seven
days so they will get to know one another and bond due to the fact that
they share the same blood line. However, that reunion proves a little
more than everyone bargained for as each child indeed returns with an
agenda, and this sets the stage for the most hilarious and bizarre seven
days of their lives. I'm urging people to come and see the movie
because they are going to laugh and have a nice time.
How did you get Ice Prince and Omawumi to star in the movie?
It was very challenging given the fact that they are busy people, always
performing at shows. I have my own way of doing things. I spoke to them
and they gave me their time and schedules, so I worked with it. We
spent about 15 days on set.
Your first movie, 'Single and Married' was also directed by Paschal
Amanfo, what do you have with him?
Paschal is one of the best directors in Ghana. He is a very
straightforward director and it's very easy working with him. You would
like to work with somebody who helps make things go smoothly while on
set.
What's your experience like working with Ice Prince and Omawumi on set?
They were amazing on set. Ice Prince was the one who really shocked me
because he had a show a night before joining us on set. He did not even
sleep, as he took the next flight to Ghana and the moment he stormed the
set, he started reading his script and mastering his lines. Omawumi was
so good that I was tempted to ask her why she's not into acting in
Nigeria. I also had the funniest Nigerian actor,Francis Odega, on set.
Why did you decide to star the duo in your film?
It's my own marketing strategy as a producer. I believe they have their
own fan base and audiences. I wanted to spice up things. When you watch
my movie, my cast are usually very interesting. People are sick and
tried of seeing the same Nollywood and Ghollywood faces in our movies. I
could have used notable Nollywood actors, but I just wanted to spice up
things because I don't think people are expecting what they are
definitely going to see in the movie.
Controversies have been trailing your acting career in recent times;
from your break-up with Iyanya to accusations that you bleached your
body and more recently, an article posted online where you lamented that
Iyanya used and dumped you. Why all these controversies?
Did anybody hear me say that? Nobody used and dumped me. As journalists,
you should know that your colleagues are fond of using sensational
headlines to drag traffic to their blogs and websites. At the end of the
day, I did not say somebody used and dumped me. I don't remember saying
anything like that.
But what actually happened between you and Iyanya?
I guess it is out there. I granted two interviews on this whole thing;
Bella Naija and Toolz (The Juice). I don't want to repeat myself. My
interviewers took what they wanted to take away from the interviews I
granted them. I don't have any control over what they decide to publish
or put out there.
You have moved on after the break-up?
It happened last year. The reason I granted those interviews was to let
my fans know the truth about what transpired between Iyanya and myself.
Sometimes, one's fans desire to know what's happening to their idol.
How do you address the allegations of lightening your skin?
Do I look like someone who is bleaching? One thing people should
understand is that we use a lot of photo tricks.If you watch our movies,
for instance, I look a little bit dark but if you see my pictures, I
look fair in complexion. Commonsense should tell anyone that the
pictures are treated. What happened is that I posted my new picture
online and people started alleging that I was bleaching my skin. That's
how the whole thing started. My mum is fairer than me, and my siblings
are all fair in complexion. I don't bleach and I don't intend lightening
my skin.
Do you feel hurt each time you read negative stories about yourself?
I don't. I don't even know why they say all the things they say about
me. To some people, if you tell them you can fly, they would believe in
you. Whatever they read in the dailies, they believe in. It's good for
them. So, I can't go into everybody's home to tell them, "Look at me, I
haven't bleached before." I'm happy with myself.
Are you in any relationship at the moment?
Not that fast. I'm now a "sacred virgin," meaning you are not a virgin
but after a long time, you become a sacred virgin. There are some
special people in my life that I hang out with once in a while. But I'm
not in any relationship at the moment. I just want to take my time. It's
not as if I'm looking for guys. I believe that when it is the right
time, they will come looking for me.
But are you not thinking of settling down?
It's something that I'm thinking about, but I just want to take my time.
More so, I'm still young. However, if it comes my way, why not? But
definitely, not with somebody in the entertainment industry.
Meaning that you wouldn't want to date an entertainer again?
Not at all.
Is it because of your experience with Iyanya?
I guess everybody knows that. It was quite a shocking experience.
Even after your break-up with Iyanya, there were some tweets meant to be
an apology to you from one of your contenders, Tonto Dikeh. How did you
receive the tweets?
Like I said in my interview with Bella Naija, I hate a situation where
you bring a third person into any relationship that I'm involved in. I
don't want to mention names. There are certain things I wouldn't want to
talk about here. I know that those tweets were actually meant for me.
There is no problem. I hope she's happy now because she did whatever she
had to do. She advised me to move on, and I wish her good luck.
After reading your interview in Bella Naija, we sought Iyanya's reaction
and he told us you were free to say whatever you wanted to say. Has it
got to that extent?
Fine! You guys should go back and read the interview again. We are in a
business where everybody is trying to protect his or her fan base. Most
of his fans are women while my fans are basically men. So, I would do
anything to protect my male fans just as he was trying to protect his
female fans. He can't run away from the truth. I decided to open up
because I didn't want to disappoint my male fans. I was ready to talk
about it. And nobody could stop me from doing so.
Given this situation, would you turn down any offer to be on the same
set with Tonto Dikeh?
I don't have any problem with anybody. As a professional, if I get a
phone call from a producer and the script is something I like as well as
the person directing the film, why not? I will. I'm not fighting with
anyone, even though we are not friends. But all the same, whatever
tweets she posted were meant for me. It's okay, there's nothing wrong
with that. We all have our lives to live and were brought up in
different backgrounds. I don't have to respond to anything.
At this point, would you say you were heartbroken?
I once was.
What's the healing process like?
Just like any other person. I guess everybody goes through heartbreak.
It's a natural thing and as time goes on, you get over it. I can't sit
down at home and cry all day long. I'm occupied with a lot of things; I
have movies to shoot, I'm travelling and handling other projects.
How would you describe Iyanya?
Great guy with great talent. He's like the best singer I've ever known
and he gives me good reason to think so.
Before the breakup, were you envisaging a situation where the
relationship would lead to marriage?
I don't know.
But you gave the relationship your best shot?
I'm sure if you are in a relationship, everybody gives his or her best
to it. We all gave our best.
What was the real problem?
The real problem was what I spoke about in the two interviews I granted
to Bella Naija and Toolz.
What is it that people don't know about you?
Back in Ghana, you hardly see me hanging out with any guy. This is
because I'm always indoors even when I'm not shooting a film or
travelling out of the country. But here, in Nigeria, the reason people
get so many stories to tell about me is that each time I'm in the
country and they see me in the company of some of my colleagues, they
will start drawing conclusions that we are dating. That has been my
problem in Nigeria.
I cannot control what people say about me because I don't live here.
Sometimes, I need these guys to take me around. In Ghana, I drive myself
around and do my things in my own way and nobody says anything about
me. It looks as if I can't have friends any more.
If anybody they see me with is going to be an issue, then there is
already an issue. Am I the only person that hangs out with friends? All
these things doesn't disturb me either because I'm a free spirit. I
think people should stop linking me with guys. I'm not hiding anything.
If I have a boyfriend I should be proud enough to talk about him.
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How are you enjoying
your stay in Nigeria?
Did I tell you I'm half-Nigerian and half-Ghanaian? I was given a
Nigerian name recently which makes me half-Nigerian. My Nigerian name is
Damilola. It has been wonderful, I always say Nigeria is like a home
for me. When I'm here, I do not feel like going back home again. But
it's just that everything seems to be faster here.
You are in the country to premiere your latest movie. What's the movie
all about?
The movie is titled, 'House of Gold.' It is a family-oriented comedy,
and I want people to come and see two of Africa's music stars Ice Prince
and Omawumi make their debut in a movie. I produced the movie in
partnership with Media Ghana.
"House of Gold" tells the story of Dan Ansah Williams, a high-flying
entrepreneur, business mogul, polygamist and socialite who is battling
with cancer and has six weeks to live. With the help of his long-time
associate and legal representative, he embarks on a mission to recall
all his children, most of whom were born out of wedlock, back home.
Dan's last wish is to have all his children under one roof for seven
days so they will get to know one another and bond due to the fact that
they share the same blood line. However, that reunion proves a little
more than everyone bargained for as each child indeed returns with an
agenda, and this sets the stage for the most hilarious and bizarre seven
days of their lives. I'm urging people to come and see the movie
because they are going to laugh and have a nice time.
How did you get Ice Prince and Omawumi to star in the movie?
It was very challenging given the fact that they are busy people, always
performing at shows. I have my own way of doing things. I spoke to them
and they gave me their time and schedules, so I worked with it. We
spent about 15 days on set.
Your first movie, 'Single and Married' was also directed by Paschal
Amanfo, what do you have with him?
Paschal is one of the best directors in Ghana. He is a very
straightforward director and it's very easy working with him. You would
like to work with somebody who helps make things go smoothly while on
set.
What's your experience like working with Ice Prince and Omawumi on set?
They were amazing on set. Ice Prince was the one who really shocked me
because he had a show a night before joining us on set. He did not even
sleep, as he took the next flight to Ghana and the moment he stormed the
set, he started reading his script and mastering his lines. Omawumi was
so good that I was tempted to ask her why she's not into acting in
Nigeria. I also had the funniest Nigerian actor,Francis Odega, on set.
Why did you decide to star the duo in your film?
It's my own marketing strategy as a producer. I believe they have their
own fan base and audiences. I wanted to spice up things. When you watch
my movie, my cast are usually very interesting. People are sick and
tried of seeing the same Nollywood and Ghollywood faces in our movies. I
could have used notable Nollywood actors, but I just wanted to spice up
things because I don't think people are expecting what they are
definitely going to see in the movie.
Controversies have been trailing your acting career in recent times;
from your break-up with Iyanya to accusations that you bleached your
body and more recently, an article posted online where you lamented that
Iyanya used and dumped you. Why all these controversies?
Did anybody hear me say that? Nobody used and dumped me. As journalists,
you should know that your colleagues are fond of using sensational
headlines to drag traffic to their blogs and websites. At the end of the
day, I did not say somebody used and dumped me. I don't remember saying
anything like that.
But what actually happened between you and Iyanya?
I guess it is out there. I granted two interviews on this whole thing;
Bella Naija and Toolz (The Juice). I don't want to repeat myself. My
interviewers took what they wanted to take away from the interviews I
granted them. I don't have any control over what they decide to publish
or put out there.
You have moved on after the break-up?
It happened last year. The reason I granted those interviews was to let
my fans know the truth about what transpired between Iyanya and myself.
Sometimes, one's fans desire to know what's happening to their idol.
How do you address the allegations of lightening your skin?
Do I look like someone who is bleaching? One thing people should
understand is that we use a lot of photo tricks.If you watch our movies,
for instance, I look a little bit dark but if you see my pictures, I
look fair in complexion. Commonsense should tell anyone that the
pictures are treated. What happened is that I posted my new picture
online and people started alleging that I was bleaching my skin. That's
how the whole thing started. My mum is fairer than me, and my siblings
are all fair in complexion. I don't bleach and I don't intend lightening
my skin.
Do you feel hurt each time you read negative stories about yourself?
I don't. I don't even know why they say all the things they say about
me. To some people, if you tell them you can fly, they would believe in
you. Whatever they read in the dailies, they believe in. It's good for
them. So, I can't go into everybody's home to tell them, "Look at me, I
haven't bleached before." I'm happy with myself.
Are you in any relationship at the moment?
Not that fast. I'm now a "sacred virgin," meaning you are not a virgin
but after a long time, you become a sacred virgin. There are some
special people in my life that I hang out with once in a while. But I'm
not in any relationship at the moment. I just want to take my time. It's
not as if I'm looking for guys. I believe that when it is the right
time, they will come looking for me.
But are you not thinking of settling down?
It's something that I'm thinking about, but I just want to take my time.
More so, I'm still young. However, if it comes my way, why not? But
definitely, not with somebody in the entertainment industry.
Meaning that you wouldn't want to date an entertainer again?
Not at all.
Is it because of your experience with Iyanya?
I guess everybody knows that. It was quite a shocking experience.
Even after your break-up with Iyanya, there were some tweets meant to be
an apology to you from one of your contenders, Tonto Dikeh. How did you
receive the tweets?
Like I said in my interview with Bella Naija, I hate a situation where
you bring a third person into any relationship that I'm involved in. I
don't want to mention names. There are certain things I wouldn't want to
talk about here. I know that those tweets were actually meant for me.
There is no problem. I hope she's happy now because she did whatever she
had to do. She advised me to move on, and I wish her good luck.
After reading your interview in Bella Naija, we sought Iyanya's reaction
and he told us you were free to say whatever you wanted to say. Has it
got to that extent?
Fine! You guys should go back and read the interview again. We are in a
business where everybody is trying to protect his or her fan base. Most
of his fans are women while my fans are basically men. So, I would do
anything to protect my male fans just as he was trying to protect his
female fans. He can't run away from the truth. I decided to open up
because I didn't want to disappoint my male fans. I was ready to talk
about it. And nobody could stop me from doing so.
Given this situation, would you turn down any offer to be on the same
set with Tonto Dikeh?
I don't have any problem with anybody. As a professional, if I get a
phone call from a producer and the script is something I like as well as
the person directing the film, why not? I will. I'm not fighting with
anyone, even though we are not friends. But all the same, whatever
tweets she posted were meant for me. It's okay, there's nothing wrong
with that. We all have our lives to live and were brought up in
different backgrounds. I don't have to respond to anything.
At this point, would you say you were heartbroken?
I once was.
What's the healing process like?
Just like any other person. I guess everybody goes through heartbreak.
It's a natural thing and as time goes on, you get over it. I can't sit
down at home and cry all day long. I'm occupied with a lot of things; I
have movies to shoot, I'm travelling and handling other projects.
How would you describe Iyanya?
Great guy with great talent. He's like the best singer I've ever known
and he gives me good reason to think so.
Before the breakup, were you envisaging a situation where the
relationship would lead to marriage?
I don't know.
But you gave the relationship your best shot?
I'm sure if you are in a relationship, everybody gives his or her best
to it. We all gave our best.
What was the real problem?
The real problem was what I spoke about in the two interviews I granted
to Bella Naija and Toolz.
What is it that people don't know about you?
Back in Ghana, you hardly see me hanging out with any guy. This is
because I'm always indoors even when I'm not shooting a film or
travelling out of the country. But here, in Nigeria, the reason people
get so many stories to tell about me is that each time I'm in the
country and they see me in the company of some of my colleagues, they
will start drawing conclusions that we are dating. That has been my
problem in Nigeria.
I cannot control what people say about me because I don't live here.
Sometimes, I need these guys to take me around. In Ghana, I drive myself
around and do my things in my own way and nobody says anything about
me. It looks as if I can't have friends any more.
If anybody they see me with is going to be an issue, then there is
already an issue. Am I the only person that hangs out with friends? All
these things doesn't disturb me either because I'm a free spirit. I
think people should stop linking me with guys. I'm not hiding anything.
If I have a boyfriend I should be proud enough to talk about him.
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How are you enjoying
your stay in Nigeria?
Did I tell you I'm half-Nigerian and half-Ghanaian? I was given a
Nigerian name recently which makes me half-Nigerian. My Nigerian name is
Damilola. It has been wonderful, I always say Nigeria is like a home
for me. When I'm here, I do not feel like going back home again. But
it's just that everything seems to be faster here.
You are in the country to premiere your latest movie. What's the movie
all about?
The movie is titled, 'House of Gold.' It is a family-oriented comedy,
and I want people to come and see two of Africa's music stars Ice Prince
and Omawumi make their debut in a movie. I produced the movie in
partnership with Media Ghana.
"House of Gold" tells the story of Dan Ansah Williams, a high-flying
entrepreneur, business mogul, polygamist and socialite who is battling
with cancer and has six weeks to live. With the help of his long-time
associate and legal representative, he embarks on a mission to recall
all his children, most of whom were born out of wedlock, back home.
Dan's last wish is to have all his children under one roof for seven
days so they will get to know one another and bond due to the fact that
they share the same blood line. However, that reunion proves a little
more than everyone bargained for as each child indeed returns with an
agenda, and this sets the stage for the most hilarious and bizarre seven
days of their lives. I'm urging people to come and see the movie
because they are going to laugh and have a nice time.
How did you get Ice Prince and Omawumi to star in the movie?
It was very challenging given the fact that they are busy people, always
performing at shows. I have my own way of doing things. I spoke to them
and they gave me their time and schedules, so I worked with it. We
spent about 15 days on set.
Your first movie, 'Single and Married' was also directed by Paschal
Amanfo, what do you have with him?
Paschal is one of the best directors in Ghana. He is a very
straightforward director and it's very easy working with him. You would
like to work with somebody who helps make things go smoothly while on
set.
What's your experience like working with Ice Prince and Omawumi on set?
They were amazing on set. Ice Prince was the one who really shocked me
because he had a show a night before joining us on set. He did not even
sleep, as he took the next flight to Ghana and the moment he stormed the
set, he started reading his script and mastering his lines. Omawumi was
so good that I was tempted to ask her why she's not into acting in
Nigeria. I also had the funniest Nigerian actor,Francis Odega, on set.
Why did you decide to star the duo in your film?
It's my own marketing strategy as a producer. I believe they have their
own fan base and audiences. I wanted to spice up things. When you watch
my movie, my cast are usually very interesting. People are sick and
tried of seeing the same Nollywood and Ghollywood faces in our movies. I
could have used notable Nollywood actors, but I just wanted to spice up
things because I don't think people are expecting what they are
definitely going to see in the movie.
Controversies have been trailing your acting career in recent times;
from your break-up with Iyanya to accusations that you bleached your
body and more recently, an article posted online where you lamented that
Iyanya used and dumped you. Why all these controversies?
Did anybody hear me say that? Nobody used and dumped me. As journalists,
you should know that your colleagues are fond of using sensational
headlines to drag traffic to their blogs and websites. At the end of the
day, I did not say somebody used and dumped me. I don't remember saying
anything like that.
But what actually happened between you and Iyanya?
I guess it is out there. I granted two interviews on this whole thing;
Bella Naija and Toolz (The Juice). I don't want to repeat myself. My
interviewers took what they wanted to take away from the interviews I
granted them. I don't have any control over what they decide to publish
or put out there.
You have moved on after the break-up?
It happened last year. The reason I granted those interviews was to let
my fans know the truth about what transpired between Iyanya and myself.
Sometimes, one's fans desire to know what's happening to their idol.
How do you address the allegations of lightening your skin?
Do I look like someone who is bleaching? One thing people should
understand is that we use a lot of photo tricks.If you watch our movies,
for instance, I look a little bit dark but if you see my pictures, I
look fair in complexion. Commonsense should tell anyone that the
pictures are treated. What happened is that I posted my new picture
online and people started alleging that I was bleaching my skin. That's
how the whole thing started. My mum is fairer than me, and my siblings
are all fair in complexion. I don't bleach and I don't intend lightening
my skin.
Do you feel hurt each time you read negative stories about yourself?
I don't. I don't even know why they say all the things they say about
me. To some people, if you tell them you can fly, they would believe in
you. Whatever they read in the dailies, they believe in. It's good for
them. So, I can't go into everybody's home to tell them, "Look at me, I
haven't bleached before." I'm happy with myself.
Are you in any relationship at the moment?
Not that fast. I'm now a "sacred virgin," meaning you are not a virgin
but after a long time, you become a sacred virgin. There are some
special people in my life that I hang out with once in a while. But I'm
not in any relationship at the moment. I just want to take my time. It's
not as if I'm looking for guys. I believe that when it is the right
time, they will come looking for me.
But are you not thinking of settling down?
It's something that I'm thinking about, but I just want to take my time.
More so, I'm still young. However, if it comes my way, why not? But
definitely, not with somebody in the entertainment industry.
Meaning that you wouldn't want to date an entertainer again?
Not at all.
Is it because of your experience with Iyanya?
I guess everybody knows that. It was quite a shocking experience.
Even after your break-up with Iyanya, there were some tweets meant to be
an apology to you from one of your contenders, Tonto Dikeh. How did you
receive the tweets?
Like I said in my interview with Bella Naija, I hate a situation where
you bring a third person into any relationship that I'm involved in. I
don't want to mention names. There are certain things I wouldn't want to
talk about here. I know that those tweets were actually meant for me.
There is no problem. I hope she's happy now because she did whatever she
had to do. She advised me to move on, and I wish her good luck.
After reading your interview in Bella Naija, we sought Iyanya's reaction
and he told us you were free to say whatever you wanted to say. Has it
got to that extent?
Fine! You guys should go back and read the interview again. We are in a
business where everybody is trying to protect his or her fan base. Most
of his fans are women while my fans are basically men. So, I would do
anything to protect my male fans just as he was trying to protect his
female fans. He can't run away from the truth. I decided to open up
because I didn't want to disappoint my male fans. I was ready to talk
about it. And nobody could stop me from doing so.
Given this situation, would you turn down any offer to be on the same
set with Tonto Dikeh?
I don't have any problem with anybody. As a professional, if I get a
phone call from a producer and the script is something I like as well as
the person directing the film, why not? I will. I'm not fighting with
anyone, even though we are not friends. But all the same, whatever
tweets she posted were meant for me. It's okay, there's nothing wrong
with that. We all have our lives to live and were brought up in
different backgrounds. I don't have to respond to anything.
At this point, would you say you were heartbroken?
I once was.
What's the healing process like?
Just like any other person. I guess everybody goes through heartbreak.
It's a natural thing and as time goes on, you get over it. I can't sit
down at home and cry all day long. I'm occupied with a lot of things; I
have movies to shoot, I'm travelling and handling other projects.
How would you describe Iyanya?
Great guy with great talent. He's like the best singer I've ever known
and he gives me good reason to think so.
Before the breakup, were you envisaging a situation where the
relationship would lead to marriage?
I don't know.
But you gave the relationship your best shot?
I'm sure if you are in a relationship, everybody gives his or her best
to it. We all gave our best.
What was the real problem?
The real problem was what I spoke about in the two interviews I granted
to Bella Naija and Toolz.
What is it that people don't know about you?
Back in Ghana, you hardly see me hanging out with any guy. This is
because I'm always indoors even when I'm not shooting a film or
travelling out of the country. But here, in Nigeria, the reason people
get so many stories to tell about me is that each time I'm in the
country and they see me in the company of some of my colleagues, they
will start drawing conclusions that we are dating. That has been my
problem in Nigeria.
I cannot control what people say about me because I don't live here.
Sometimes, I need these guys to take me around. In Ghana, I drive myself
around and do my things in my own way and nobody says anything about
me. It looks as if I can't have friends any more.
If anybody they see me with is going to be an issue, then there is
already an issue. Am I the only person that hangs out with friends? All
these things doesn't disturb me either because I'm a free spirit. I
think people should stop linking me with guys. I'm not hiding anything.
If I have a boyfriend I should be proud enough to talk about him.
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How are you enjoying
your stay in Nigeria?
Did I tell you I'm half-Nigerian and half-Ghanaian? I was given a
Nigerian name recently which makes me half-Nigerian. My Nigerian name is
Damilola. It has been wonderful, I always say Nigeria is like a home
for me. When I'm here, I do not feel like going back home again. But
it's just that everything seems to be faster here.
You are in the country to premiere your latest movie. What's the movie
all about?
The movie is titled, 'House of Gold.' It is a family-oriented comedy,
and I want people to come and see two of Africa's music stars Ice Prince
and Omawumi make their debut in a movie. I produced the movie in
partnership with Media Ghana.
"House of Gold" tells the story of Dan Ansah Williams, a high-flying
entrepreneur, business mogul, polygamist and socialite who is battling
with cancer and has six weeks to live. With the help of his long-time
associate and legal representative, he embarks on a mission to recall
all his children, most of whom were born out of wedlock, back home.
Dan's last wish is to have all his children under one roof for seven
days so they will get to know one another and bond due to the fact that
they share the same blood line. However, that reunion proves a little
more than everyone bargained for as each child indeed returns with an
agenda, and this sets the stage for the most hilarious and bizarre seven
days of their lives. I'm urging people to come and see the movie
because they are going to laugh and have a nice time.
How did you get Ice Prince and Omawumi to star in the movie?
It was very challenging given the fact that they are busy people, always
performing at shows. I have my own way of doing things. I spoke to them
and they gave me their time and schedules, so I worked with it. We
spent about 15 days on set.
Your first movie, 'Single and Married' was also directed by Paschal
Amanfo, what do you have with him?
Paschal is one of the best directors in Ghana. He is a very
straightforward director and it's very easy working with him. You would
like to work with somebody who helps make things go smoothly while on
set.
What's your experience like working with Ice Prince and Omawumi on set?
They were amazing on set. Ice Prince was the one who really shocked me
because he had a show a night before joining us on set. He did not even
sleep, as he took the next flight to Ghana and the moment he stormed the
set, he started reading his script and mastering his lines. Omawumi was
so good that I was tempted to ask her why she's not into acting in
Nigeria. I also had the funniest Nigerian actor,Francis Odega, on set.
Why did you decide to star the duo in your film?
It's my own marketing strategy as a producer. I believe they have their
own fan base and audiences. I wanted to spice up things. When you watch
my movie, my cast are usually very interesting. People are sick and
tried of seeing the same Nollywood and Ghollywood faces in our movies. I
could have used notable Nollywood actors, but I just wanted to spice up
things because I don't think people are expecting what they are
definitely going to see in the movie.
Controversies have been trailing your acting career in recent times;
from your break-up with Iyanya to accusations that you bleached your
body and more recently, an article posted online where you lamented that
Iyanya used and dumped you. Why all these controversies?
Did anybody hear me say that? Nobody used and dumped me. As journalists,
you should know that your colleagues are fond of using sensational
headlines to drag traffic to their blogs and websites. At the end of the
day, I did not say somebody used and dumped me. I don't remember saying
anything like that.
But what actually happened between you and Iyanya?
I guess it is out there. I granted two interviews on this whole thing;
Bella Naija and Toolz (The Juice). I don't want to repeat myself. My
interviewers took what they wanted to take away from the interviews I
granted them. I don't have any control over what they decide to publish
or put out there.
You have moved on after the break-up?
It happened last year. The reason I granted those interviews was to let
my fans know the truth about what transpired between Iyanya and myself.
Sometimes, one's fans desire to know what's happening to their idol.
How do you address the allegations of lightening your skin?
Do I look like someone who is bleaching? One thing people should
understand is that we use a lot of photo tricks.If you watch our movies,
for instance, I look a little bit dark but if you see my pictures, I
look fair in complexion. Commonsense should tell anyone that the
pictures are treated. What happened is that I posted my new picture
online and people started alleging that I was bleaching my skin. That's
how the whole thing started. My mum is fairer than me, and my siblings
are all fair in complexion. I don't bleach and I don't intend lightening
my skin.
Do you feel hurt each time you read negative stories about yourself?
I don't. I don't even know why they say all the things they say about
me. To some people, if you tell them you can fly, they would believe in
you. Whatever they read in the dailies, they believe in. It's good for
them. So, I can't go into everybody's home to tell them, "Look at me, I
haven't bleached before." I'm happy with myself.
Are you in any relationship at the moment?
Not that fast. I'm now a "sacred virgin," meaning you are not a virgin
but after a long time, you become a sacred virgin. There are some
special people in my life that I hang out with once in a while. But I'm
not in any relationship at the moment. I just want to take my time. It's
not as if I'm looking for guys. I believe that when it is the right
time, they will come looking for me.
But are you not thinking of settling down?
It's something that I'm thinking about, but I just want to take my time.
More so, I'm still young. However, if it comes my way, why not? But
definitely, not with somebody in the entertainment industry.
Meaning that you wouldn't want to date an entertainer again?
Not at all.
Is it because of your experience with Iyanya?
I guess everybody knows that. It was quite a shocking experience.
Even after your break-up with Iyanya, there were some tweets meant to be
an apology to you from one of your contenders, Tonto Dikeh. How did you
receive the tweets?
Like I said in my interview with Bella Naija, I hate a situation where
you bring a third person into any relationship that I'm involved in. I
don't want to mention names. There are certain things I wouldn't want to
talk about here. I know that those tweets were actually meant for me.
There is no problem. I hope she's happy now because she did whatever she
had to do. She advised me to move on, and I wish her good luck.
After reading your interview in Bella Naija, we sought Iyanya's reaction
and he told us you were free to say whatever you wanted to say. Has it
got to that extent?
Fine! You guys should go back and read the interview again. We are in a
business where everybody is trying to protect his or her fan base. Most
of his fans are women while my fans are basically men. So, I would do
anything to protect my male fans just as he was trying to protect his
female fans. He can't run away from the truth. I decided to open up
because I didn't want to disappoint my male fans. I was ready to talk
about it. And nobody could stop me from doing so.
Given this situation, would you turn down any offer to be on the same
set with Tonto Dikeh?
I don't have any problem with anybody. As a professional, if I get a
phone call from a producer and the script is something I like as well as
the person directing the film, why not? I will. I'm not fighting with
anyone, even though we are not friends. But all the same, whatever
tweets she posted were meant for me. It's okay, there's nothing wrong
with that. We all have our lives to live and were brought up in
different backgrounds. I don't have to respond to anything.
At this point, would you say you were heartbroken?
I once was.
What's the healing process like?
Just like any other person. I guess everybody goes through heartbreak.
It's a natural thing and as time goes on, you get over it. I can't sit
down at home and cry all day long. I'm occupied with a lot of things; I
have movies to shoot, I'm travelling and handling other projects.
How would you describe Iyanya?
Great guy with great talent. He's like the best singer I've ever known
and he gives me good reason to think so.
Before the breakup, were you envisaging a situation where the
relationship would lead to marriage?
I don't know.
But you gave the relationship your best shot?
I'm sure if you are in a relationship, everybody gives his or her best
to it. We all gave our best.
What was the real problem?
The real problem was what I spoke about in the two interviews I granted
to Bella Naija and Toolz.
What is it that people don't know about you?
Back in Ghana, you hardly see me hanging out with any guy. This is
because I'm always indoors even when I'm not shooting a film or
travelling out of the country. But here, in Nigeria, the reason people
get so many stories to tell about me is that each time I'm in the
country and they see me in the company of some of my colleagues, they
will start drawing conclusions that we are dating. That has been my
problem in Nigeria.
I cannot control what people say about me because I don't live here.
Sometimes, I need these guys to take me around. In Ghana, I drive myself
around and do my things in my own way and nobody says anything about
me. It looks as if I can't have friends any more.
If anybody they see me with is going to be an issue, then there is
already an issue. Am I the only person that hangs out with friends? All
these things doesn't disturb me either because I'm a free spirit. I
think people should stop linking me with guys. I'm not hiding anything.
If I have a boyfriend I should be proud enough to talk about him.
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