Emeka Ike, a veteran Nollywood actor who recently returned to the screen after a long absence, has revealed the enormous progress he achieved while away from the industry.
In an interview with NollyNow, Ike discussed how his hiatus enabled him to create new, iconic brands.
“My absence wasn’t really bad because it created room for me to build more brands apart from Emeka Ike you know. I now own Nollywood TV on Startimes and I am building other brands that are highly in demand,” Ike stated.
He also claimed that his time away from the industry allowed him to pursue opportunities in politics.
Ike expressed excitement about returning to entertain his fans and fulfill his duty as one of Nollywood’s pioneering performers. “We are breaking the ice again. “We’re breaking the ice once again. I aim to keep entertaining my fans and meet their expectations,” he added.
Emeka Ike’s disappearance from the screen coincided with the breakdown of his marriage to Suzanne Emma, who is half Dutch and half Nigerian.
It is worth noting that their marriage, which began in 2000 and had four children, was officially ended on July 13, 2015, due to charges of repeated violence, which resulted in its divorce by a Lagos Island Customary Court.
The Nollywood actor and film producer has found happiness again with his new wife, Yolanda Pfeiffer, and they have a baby girl.
In other news, Rema, a Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, caused a frenzy of excitement at a recent event by orchestrating a high-profile introdution between American rapper ASAP Rocky and notable African entrepreneur Tony Elumelu.
The scene, which took place in Paris, was already pulsating with energy, but the surprise presence of Rihanna’s worldwide recognized lover, ASAP Rocky, turned the encounter into a viral hit.
In the electrifying video shared on his social media, Elumelu captured the moment Rema, with his signature charisma, facilitated the introduction.
The clip shows all three celebs beaming, giving hearty handshakes, and laughing together.
The billionaire mogul was spotted exchanging warm words with Rema and ASAP Rocky before striking poses for photos, resulting in a photo that is now the buzz of the town.
A particularly memorable moment caught on camera features Elumelu and Rema deep in conversation.
Elumelu added an extra layer of excitement by featuring Rema’s latest song, “Hehehe,” from his new album in the video’s background, creating the ideal combination of music and humor.
