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Yetunde Adeyemi Shines as Best Nollywood Actress in Diaspora at Golden Stars Awards
Yetunde Adeyemi wins Best Nollywood Actress in Diaspora at Golden Stars Awards, reaffirming her mission to tell authentic African stories through film
Yetunde Adeyemi, widely known as Yetibae, has emerged as the Best Nollywood Actress in Diaspora, a prestigious honour conferred on her at the Golden Stars Awards held in Lekki, Lagos.
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The award recognises her contributions to the Nigerian film industry from abroad, especially her creative influence in North America.
Represented at the ceremony, the Canada-based actress expressed deep gratitude for the recognition and reaffirmed her commitment to showcasing Nigerian stories through film.
“This award is not just for me — it’s for every African storyteller in the diaspora who dares to honour their roots and dreams out loud,” she said.
The Best Nollywood Actress in Diaspora used the occasion to spotlight her upcoming Yoruba-language film Dark Path, scheduled to premiere this July in Toronto, Canada.
The film is a powerful drama that captures the emotional struggles of a woman grieving her brother while caring for elderly parents.
Directed by veteran filmmakers Femi Adebayo and Adebayo Tijani, Dark Path features a stellar cast including Aisha Lawal, Bimbo Oshin, Ojopagogo, Jigan Babaoja, Sola Sobowale, Broda Shaggi, and Muyiwa Ademola.
The film is poised to deepen the global appeal of Yoruba storytelling and broaden the Nollywood audience across North America.
This award is not just for me it’s for every African storyteller in the diaspora who dares to honour their roots and dreams out loud.
The Best Nollywood Actress in Diaspora also highlighted her mission to promote authentic African narratives and serve as a cultural bridge between Nigeria and the global film industry.
“We must tell our stories ourselves, in our voice, with our truth. That is how we preserve culture and inspire the next generation of creators,” she noted.
Yetunde Adeyemi has previously delivered critically acclaimed works such as Ipanilaya, Idaji Ona, 60/40, Ofege, and Ashiri Gomina.
Each project reflects her passion for portraying African identity, traditions, and resilience.
Her journey as the Best Nollywood Actress in Diaspora underscores the growing influence of Nigerian filmmakers abroad and the importance of cross-cultural engagement through cinema.
Her message is clear: storytelling can heal, unite, and transform.
Fans and fellow creatives have taken to social media to congratulate her, describing the award as long overdue.
Industry veterans applauded her consistency, especially in producing high-quality films that preserve language and heritage.
Adeyemi believes the success of Nollywood abroad hinges on originality and cultural fidelity.
“Being in the diaspora is not a limitation. It’s a responsibility to reflect our roots even more boldly,” she said.
With Dark Path set to debut soon, anticipation is growing among Yoruba film lovers in Canada and Nigeria alike.
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For Yetunde Adeyemi, the journey as the Best Nollywood Actress in Diaspora is only beginning — and her mission to elevate African storytelling remains unwavering.
Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.
Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.
The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.
“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.
Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.
Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.
The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.
The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.
An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.
Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.
Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.
The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.
The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.
In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.
Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.
The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.
“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.
The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.
Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.
His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.
Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.
However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.
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