Some Nollywood actors who have delved into music
December 12, 2015
It’s not unusual to find entertainers testing the waters and trying new things. Personalities like Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade and many others have ventured into other genres of entertainment aside acting but went back to their first love - acting. JOAN OMIONAWELE profiles some of the actors who have gone into music. The golden question is: can they hit the top?
Dayo Amusa
Yoruba actress-cum-producer and musician, Dayo Amusa has proved to be a jack-of-all-trades. The actress who rose to fame in the Yoruba movie industry boosted her standards when she produced the movie ‘Unforgiveable’; starring Desmond Elliot and Mike Ezuruonye.
She also spread her tentacles in the industry as she released two singles, ‘Blow My Mind’ and ‘Aye Mi’, which were heavily promoted and received massive airplay.
And just as we thought it was a flash in the pan, Amusa, along with a host of other musicians released a remix of international music star, Adele’s hit track, Hello.
Although she received mixed reactions from fans, she was tongue-lashed for trying to add a bit of ‘local’ content to Adele’s song.
Yoruba actress-cum-producer and musician, Dayo Amusa has proved to be a jack-of-all-trades. The actress who rose to fame in the Yoruba movie industry boosted her standards when she produced the movie ‘Unforgiveable’; starring Desmond Elliot and Mike Ezuruonye.
She also spread her tentacles in the industry as she released two singles, ‘Blow My Mind’ and ‘Aye Mi’, which were heavily promoted and received massive airplay.
And just as we thought it was a flash in the pan, Amusa, along with a host of other musicians released a remix of international music star, Adele’s hit track, Hello.
Although she received mixed reactions from fans, she was tongue-lashed for trying to add a bit of ‘local’ content to Adele’s song.
King Joel
When Nollywood actor and producer, Joe Okechuwu, aka King Joel, left the country for some years to study in the United States of America (USA), and many thought he would come back to act mind-blowing films. But the actor hinted at intentions of delving into music with his recent debut single titled ‘Proud to be African’.
According to King Joel, his first single tells the story of Africa as being beyond slavery, fraud and barbarism as the race is being portrayed and projected outside. The song depicts a campaign song for Nigerians and Africans at home and in the diaspora to tell great things about Africans and great things happening in Africa.
When Nollywood actor and producer, Joe Okechuwu, aka King Joel, left the country for some years to study in the United States of America (USA), and many thought he would come back to act mind-blowing films. But the actor hinted at intentions of delving into music with his recent debut single titled ‘Proud to be African’.
According to King Joel, his first single tells the story of Africa as being beyond slavery, fraud and barbarism as the race is being portrayed and projected outside. The song depicts a campaign song for Nigerians and Africans at home and in the diaspora to tell great things about Africans and great things happening in Africa.
Liz Anjorin
The single mother of one has been able to showcase her talent as a woman of many parts actress, enterpreneur, and now, a musician, as she recently featured budding rapper Jhybo in her single titled ‘Orombo’.
The actress, who has featured in countless Yoruba movies, dropped her latest song which featured Fuji star, Pasuma and ‘Qdot. She has promised to keep thrilling her fans with impressive song .
The single mother of one has been able to showcase her talent as a woman of many parts actress, enterpreneur, and now, a musician, as she recently featured budding rapper Jhybo in her single titled ‘Orombo’.
The actress, who has featured in countless Yoruba movies, dropped her latest song which featured Fuji star, Pasuma and ‘Qdot. She has promised to keep thrilling her fans with impressive song .
Saint Obi
One of Nollywood’s leading hunks of the mid 90s, Saint Obi has been absent from the scene for a long time, leaving many to wonder what he was up to. Many thought he had become a model of some sorts, but when tongues stopped wagging, the actor resurfaced. This time, not as an actor but as a musician.
When asked why he decided to venture into music, the actor, who remixed one of John Legend’s song said “the song was very inspirational in the sense that it preaches about peace. I wanted people to know that there is no need killing ourselves since we all have little time to spend on earth. Dialogue can settle all these crises going on everywhere. I am not a professional singer but I am a social crusader. So I would say that the desire to create a better world prompted the song. And that is my own way of passing the message of peace across. I did not do this song for the financial benefit but I want to use it to support UNICEF”
Saint Obi further revealed that he had floated a record label and signed two artistes.
One of Nollywood’s leading hunks of the mid 90s, Saint Obi has been absent from the scene for a long time, leaving many to wonder what he was up to. Many thought he had become a model of some sorts, but when tongues stopped wagging, the actor resurfaced. This time, not as an actor but as a musician.
When asked why he decided to venture into music, the actor, who remixed one of John Legend’s song said “the song was very inspirational in the sense that it preaches about peace. I wanted people to know that there is no need killing ourselves since we all have little time to spend on earth. Dialogue can settle all these crises going on everywhere. I am not a professional singer but I am a social crusader. So I would say that the desire to create a better world prompted the song. And that is my own way of passing the message of peace across. I did not do this song for the financial benefit but I want to use it to support UNICEF”
Saint Obi further revealed that he had floated a record label and signed two artistes.
Idowu Philips
Veteran actress, Idowu Philips, popularly known as Iya Rainbow who began her career in the late 80s has also joined the growing number of actresses trying to break the glass ceiling by venturing into music.
Saturday Tribune gathered that she recently released a gospel track titled ‘Ore Ofe’ from her forthcoming gospel album.
The thespian revealed to journalists that she has a full gospel album recorded and ready for release, although the name of the album is yet to be released, the actress is set to release singles of the album before the proper launching.
Veteran actress, Idowu Philips, popularly known as Iya Rainbow who began her career in the late 80s has also joined the growing number of actresses trying to break the glass ceiling by venturing into music.
Saturday Tribune gathered that she recently released a gospel track titled ‘Ore Ofe’ from her forthcoming gospel album.
The thespian revealed to journalists that she has a full gospel album recorded and ready for release, although the name of the album is yet to be released, the actress is set to release singles of the album before the proper launching.
Ronke Ojo Oshodi-Oke
Comic actress, Ronke Oshodi Oke is full of surprises. The actress who is known for her hilarious gimmicks in movies, has also joined her colleagues who have added music to their CVs.
According to reports, RonkeOshodi-Oke’s musical career began in 2014, when she launched her debut album with a single titled ‘Ori Mi’ which featured popular musician, Abolore Akande, aka. 9ice.
Although the mother of two, has not revealed intentions of dumping acting, fans are still being thrilled by her movies while waiting for her next turn.
Comic actress, Ronke Oshodi Oke is full of surprises. The actress who is known for her hilarious gimmicks in movies, has also joined her colleagues who have added music to their CVs.
According to reports, RonkeOshodi-Oke’s musical career began in 2014, when she launched her debut album with a single titled ‘Ori Mi’ which featured popular musician, Abolore Akande, aka. 9ice.
Although the mother of two, has not revealed intentions of dumping acting, fans are still being thrilled by her movies while waiting for her next turn.
Jennifer Eliogu
After several years of living abroad, Jennifer Eliogu finally returned to Nigeria to pursue music which she described as her true passion.
Eliogu has more than five singles to her name since she emerged a strong soul singer. The actress who confessed that singing was her first calling, told Saturday Tribune that she wasn’t afraid of competition in the music industry. She is currently on a tour of the country and performing at different private and corporate events.
She has however dismissed claims that she left Nollywood, saying that music was a passion she had to pursue because it is her first love.
After several years of living abroad, Jennifer Eliogu finally returned to Nigeria to pursue music which she described as her true passion.
Eliogu has more than five singles to her name since she emerged a strong soul singer. The actress who confessed that singing was her first calling, told Saturday Tribune that she wasn’t afraid of competition in the music industry. She is currently on a tour of the country and performing at different private and corporate events.
She has however dismissed claims that she left Nollywood, saying that music was a passion she had to pursue because it is her first love.
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