Entertainment
Why I remain unmarried, by Falz
Rapper Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz has opened up on his marital status and why he’s still single at 33.
In a recent interview with Naija 102.7 FM, Lagos, he revealed that he’s being cautious to avoid marrying the wrong person.
Despite his parents’ pressure, particularly his father, Femi Falana, Falz said he is determined to take his time.
He said: “I’m not yet married. I’m single to stupor. My dad expresses concern over my marital status daily. If I greet my dad good morning, he would say the morning will be good if you were married.
“Both my mum and dad are deeply concerned about my status, although my dad pressures me the most. My mum is a bit calm now. It seems like she has passed the baton to my dad. No one can pressure me into getting married, not even my dad”.
He mentioned that his last serious relationship was during his university days, and his celebrity status makes it challenging to find a compatible partner.
Falz emphasised that he’s not under pressure to get married, and his focus is on finding the right person by being careful and patient in his search for a meaningful relationship.
“Currently, I’m not dating anyone. I’m a straight man. I like women. But for a while now, I haven’t experienced a serious relationship. I was still in the university the last time I had a serious relationship.
“My lifestyle as a celebrity is difficult to find someone to commit to. Also, there are a lot of happenings in the industry that make having a booming career and a healthy relationship seem difficult. So because of that, I’m trying to be careful. There’s no issue. I’m just trying to be careful”, he added.
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, has taken home the ‘Best Supporting Actress’ award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), earning acclaim for her powerful role in Farmer’s Bride.
The win is a career milestone for Aigbe, who triumphed over a star-studded lineup that included Meg Otanwa (Inside Life), Tina Mba (Suspicion), Ireti Doyle (All’s Fair in Love), Ini Dima-Okojie (Skeleton Coast), Omoni Oboli (Wives on Strike 3), and Darasimi Nadi (Aburo).
Akelicious reports that the event kicked off on Friday with the Cultural Day event, marking the official beginning of the series of activities preceding the Award Night which is held on Saturday (today).
Attendees similarly graced the event with their exquisite traditional attire, presenting a captivating blend of African heritage and the glamour of the film awards.
The AMVCA is an annual award presented by Multichoice to recognise outstanding achievements in television, film, entertainment, and digital content creation throughout Nollywood and the entire African continent.
The award ceremony is held in Lagos, Nigeria, and broadcast live on all Africa Magic channels and the awards will be determined by a combination of public voting and a panel of judges.
The nominations, covering film, television, and digital content, recognise works released between January 1 and December 31, 2024.
Among the top contenders, Lisabi: The Uprising, Skeleton Coast, House of Ga’a, and Freedom Way secured multiple nominations across various categories, including Best Movie and Best Director.
In the acting categories, Gideon Okeke (Tokunbo), Stan Nze (Suspicion), Femi Adebayo (Seven Doors), and Adedimeji Lateef (Lisabi: The Uprising) were nominated for Best Lead Actor, while Chioma Chukwuka (Seven Doors), Bimbo Ademoye (Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre), and Uche Montana (Thinline) are among those vying for Best Lead Actress.
Actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has won the ‘Best Lead Actor award’ at the 2025 AMVCA with his movie “Seven Doors”.
The award is as a result of his exceptional talent, versatility, and dedication to the industry.
Adebayo’s portrayal in the film has captivated audiences and critics alike, showcasing his ability to bring depth and nuance to his characters.
He couldn’t utter a word as he betrayed emotion.
He defeated seven other actors to win the award attended by top industry players.
Entertainment
AMVCA 2025: Iyo Prosper outshines Taaooma, Brain Jotter in winning Content Creator award
Budding content creator, Iyo Prosper Adokiye has won the Best Digital Content Creator award at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held in Lagos on Saturday.
Iyo Prosper clinched the coveted award ahead of industry giants, Taooma and Brain Jotter.
He won with his viral content, We Listen We Don’t Judge, Bible Edition.
The organisers said, “From reels to reality, Iyo Prosper Adokiye blurred the lines and broke the rules”.
Also nominated in the keenly contested category were digital trailblazers like Jide Ibitoye (Jide Pounds), Dorcas Ariyiike Owolagba (Ariyiike Dimples) and Elozonam.
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