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My best kept secret –Anta Laniyan
Award-winning actor, producer and director, Antar Laniyan, recently disclosed what many did not know about him.
Laniyan, who is one of the leading Nollywood actors and directors, has featured in several films, including English- and Yoruba-language films.
Laniyan admitted to being very shy despite his popularity.
He said, “I’m so shy that I can’t woo a woman. A friend helped me woo my wife. Okay, so it’s been over three decades now, and I still can’t woo a woman. It took a very good friend of mine to convey my feelings to the woman who is now my wife today. I can be that shy.”
Unknown to many, Antar Laniyan is a great lover of football and a staunch supporter of the English football club, Chelsea FC.
In his words, “I love football a lot. I’m a Chelsea fan. It was actually my father’s club before he died, and let’s just say I took over the loyalty from him. I remember a memorable time of supporting Chelsea FC when Didier Drogba was still a player, and the team played against Barcelona FC. When Drogba scored the goal, I couldn’t control my excitement.”
Talented drummer, guitarist and music producer, Anozie Ikemba, has captivated listeners with his newly released single, Sisi Acada, which many fans are already describing as an instant hit.
The song blends a lively Afro-highlife rhythm with Ikemba’s mellow Yoruba vocals, creating a smooth and engaging sound. Carefully balanced tones and instrumentation make the track both vibrant and easy on the ears.
Sisi Acada was produced by renowned Nigerian music producer Femi Ojetunde, whose expertise adds depth and polish to the recording.
According to Ikemba, the song carries a rich history. He originally composed Sisi Acada decades ago during his student days at University of Ibadan in Oyo State, where he received encouragement from respected playwright and scholar Femi Osofisan. At the time, fellow students often saw him performing the song with his acoustic guitar at the Tuck Shop near the university’s drama theatre.
Following his years at the University of Ibadan, Ikemba remained active within Nigeria’s arts and music circles, performing with various bands before relocating abroad—first to South Africa and later to the United States.
Shortly after settling in the U.S., he composed a song dedicated to his city of residence, Bangor. The track eventually gained recognition as a community theme song, further boosting his popularity in the area.
Looking ahead, Ikemba plans to release more songs with the aim of compiling them into an extended play (EP) project.
Nigerian music icon Innocent Ujah Idibia aka 2Baba has ruled out the possibility of a reunion with his former group, Plantashun Boiz, saying he is no longer interested in returning to the defunct trio.
The singer made this known during a recent radio interview with media personality Steve Onu, as part of activities marking his forthcoming 25 years on stage celebration.
On the chances of the group coming back together, 2Baba said that although he holds no grudges against his former bandmates, he has moved on from that phase of his career.
“Other members of the group can go ahead, but as for me, I’m not interested,” he said.
“I have no beef with anyone, but as for me, it’s not going to happen.”
Plantashun Boiz, made up of 2Baba, Blackface and Faze, was one of Nigeria’s most influential music groups in the early 2000s, known for hit songs that helped shape the modern Afro-pop sound before the trio went their separate ways.
Despite occasional calls from fans for a reunion, 2Baba’s latest comments suggest that such expectations may remain unfulfilled, as the veteran artiste continues to focus on his solo career and legacy projects.
The singer celebrated 25 years in the music industry with a special concert, further cementing his status as one of Nigeria’s most enduring and respected performers.
One of the members of the defunct Plantashun Boiz, Augustine Amedu Obiabo, had earlier called for a reunion of the iconic music group, Plantashun Boiz.
The group, which dominated the Nigerian music scene in the late ’90s and early 2000s, originally comprised Blackface, Faze, and 2Baba (formerly known as 2Face).
In a recent post on his Instagram page, Blackface urged his former bandmates to join him in a new mission aimed at fostering unity and peace.
He posed the question, “To be or not to be?” before inviting Faze and 2Baba to weigh in on the possibility of a reunion.
Blackface emphasised the importance of coming together not just for the music but for a greater cause—world peace.
The ‘Hard Life’ crooner called on his fans and followers to voice their opinions on the matter, stressing that the potential reunion is “not a small-time thing.”
He expressed his belief that unity is strength, urging his former group members to focus on their shared mission rather than past divisions.
He wrote, “Plantashun Boiz, the question now is to be or not to be and why? @fazealone @official2baba.
“My people, oya make una talk put mouth for this matter! We are on a mission for world peace and it’s not a small thing!
“Unity is strength and not division. Let’s go champs.”
Plantashun Boiz split in 2004, following the release of their sophomore album ‘Sold Out’.
In 2007, the band reunited for their third and final album, ‘Plan B,’ before splitting up again.
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