Watch: David Oyelowo Talks About His Nigerian Dad
16 April 2019 |
10:56 am
Nigerian-British actor, David Oyelowo is one of the many Nigerians in diaspora doing the country proud as he conquers new grounds in the film industry internationally. The award-winning star during a recent appearance on Trevor Noah's "The Daily Show" has talked extensively about his Nigerian dad, Stephen Oyelowo. In his chat with Noah on the…
Nigerian-British actor, David Oyelowo is one of the many Nigerians in diaspora doing the country proud as he conquers new grounds in the film industry internationally.
The award-winning star during a recent appearance on Trevor Noah’s “The Daily Show” has talked extensively about his Nigerian dad, Stephen Oyelowo.
In his chat with Noah on the show, Oyelowo revealed that his father who is from Oyo state but lived most of his life in the United Kingdom is obsessed with leaf blowing.
The actor went on to describe comically how his father goes about with the leaf blowing and his narrative leaves both the audience and Noah in peals of laughter.
Watch the video below:
https://twitter.com/IFM4real/status/1117836428363300864/video/1
Oyelowo was born in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England and was brought up as a Baptist.
Guardian Life
2 hours ago
Amber Heard's lawyer Ben Rottenborn has referred to Johnny Depp as a 'monster' in closing arguments for the Depp-Heard defamation trial. Both lawyers gave closing arguments in the current trial in Fairfax, Virginia, summarizing much of what has been said on both sides since the trial began on April 11. Rottenborn said, "if he abused…
3 hours ago
Burna Boy and Stefflon Don | Photo - Nigeria News Update Stefflon Don has shared her side of the story on her breakup with Burna boy in a 'diss track' First of All. The singer uploaded the almost two minutes long video on YouTube today after dropping a teaser of the track on Thursday. In the…
3 hours ago
To make a film more memorable, one of its secrets lies in creating a bigger quote. (paraphrased)- Author Anonymous When Charles Okpaleke announced the intended release of Living in Bondage in 2020, the announcement was received with mixed feelings. In the film industry, classics, as some argue, are better left like that. To make a…
6 hours ago
Camille Vasquez a lawyer for actor Johnny Depp urged a jury on Friday to find his ex-wife Amber Heard guilty of defamation over domestic abuse allegations and give him his "life back." "What is at stake in this trial is a man's good name," Vasquez said of "Pirates of the Caribbean" star in closing arguments…
7 hours ago
Ajebo Hustlers have featured Headies 'Rookie of the Year' nominee Fave on their new single In Love. The Port Harcourt bred Afrobeats group rapper George "Knowledge" Dandeson (aka Maniple) and singer Isaiah "Piego" Precious (aka Dominguez) first hit the limelight with their 2020 single Barawo. Fave delivers a catchy chorus with her unique vocals on the Semzi…
Music
1 day ago
Nonso Amadi, the Canada-based Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer whose triumphant return after a two-year hiatus was celebrated recently with the premiere of the lavish “Foreigner” music video, proudly follows up today with the YouTube Red Carpet video premiere of his latest track, “Different” featuring visionary R&B duo Majid Jordan. Nonso describes “Different” as “...the…
1 day ago
Davido has released the visuals for his single Stand Strong featuring The Samples. The three-minute video includes breathtaking scenery of nature, including mountains, and lakes. Choir group The Samples also makes an appearance in the video. The Pheelz produced single is a lot different from the fast dance tempo sounds the Fall crooner has come to be known for. …
1 day ago
YBNL and Empire signee, Fireboy has released the music video for his trendy single Playboy. The Hugh Hefner inspired video was directed by TG Omori. In the video, Fireboy plays the playboy character covered in silk as he watches his bunnies. Music stars Rema and Fave also make a surprise appearance in the song's video, joining…
2 days ago
Mavin CEO Don Jazzy has taken to Twitter to celebrate after the record group's single Overdose reached the number one spot on the Apple Music Nigeria chart. Don Jazzy shared a screenshot showing the song's new spot at number one on the Apple music chart. In his tweet, Don Jazzy thanked the Mavin team, fans, and Wizkid,…
2 days ago
Kelly Clarkson is set to release a six track EP in the month of June. The former American Idol judge, has given the people what they want by releasing a Kellyoke EP. The EP is based on the smash segment on her daytime talk show, 'The Kelly Clarkson Show', after over 500 covers since 2019.…
Film
9 hours ago
Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, better known on stage as Kizz Daniel, a Nigerian musician and songwriter, has crowned Chionye Elvira, a one-year-old Tik-Toker, as the winner of his #BugaChallenge. The 'Woju' singer revealed this on his verified Instagram account. He wrote on his verified Instagram page, “BASED OFF ON ENGAGEMENT, HERE IS THE WINNER OF OUR…
1 day ago
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey is facing sexual assault charges in the UK, police and prosecutors said on Thursday, after a review of allegations against him. The two-time Oscar winner for "The Usual Suspects" and "American Beauty" was artistic director of The Old Vic theatre in London between 2004 and 2015. Allegations against him first emerged…
1 day ago
Ellen DeGeneres fought back tears on the final episode of her TV show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The final episode of the nineteen-season long show, is scheduled to air on Thursday, May 26. In a newly released snippet from the show's final episode, Ellen emerges from behind a screen, visibly oveEllen DeGeneres fought back tears…
1 day ago
The biopic film Baz Luhrmann, which looks into late Elvis Presley's life, got a standing ovation at the Cannes film festival in France. Even though it has been 45 years since the death of Elvis Presley, the Elvis fever was alive and well in the Cannes, as onlookers marvelled at an imposter strolling down La…
2 days ago
Ryan Reynolds has revealed that Denzel Washington takes punches like a pro. The Canadian actor speaking with David Letterman on the Netflix series, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman" made this revelation. Reynolds revealed that he had accidentally punched Washington, leaving him with two black eyes while filming their 2012 action flick, Safe House.…