PODCAST: Ifeanyi Dike Jr shares what it means to be a young actor in Nigeria these days

“Actors can’t spend the time that is needed to focus on their character because they have to make ends meet by doing other things,” Ifeanyi Dike Jr tells me matter-of-factly on this week’s Conversations with Chude. “When more attention is paid to equipment and actors are offered peanuts for a role, it hurts to know... Read More

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January 14, 2014

Ifeanyi Dike Jr: What happens at auditions (may not) stay at auditions (Y! Pop-of-Culture)

Today, the devil had unprepared a table before me in the presence of my enemies. He set my panic in motion. I dismembered my lines of course and I wish that was the bane of my existence but then I decided in a moment of weakness to make small talk after the audition because I... Read More

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October 26, 2013

Ifeanyi Dike Jr: Lost in the city (30 Days of Lagos)

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr I was to get to my intended destination in about five minutes but long after then, I came to stop at a place that was brimming with men of a certain poise, their voices ruined by years of substance abuse and conditions that make crayfish ‘bend’. Once they realised I was... Read More

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March 24, 2013

Ifeanyi Dike Jr: Have I mentioned the time my entire family got detained again?

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr There was my mother and sister who were on the UK Immigration Blacklist for trying desperately to smuggle in ogbono, crayfish and miscellaneous. Last week, I was a little too generous – I agreed to travel with all of my nuclear family, knowing to full extent how bad a decision this... Read More

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March 17, 2013

Ifeanyi Dike Jr: You have to understand something; my sister is delusional

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr Last year, she met Tuface, Mai and Banky W through me, and spontaneously began to weep as though she already readied the tears for whenever she ran into them. My sister, Lotanna Dike is a lunatic and I wouldn’t have it any other way. She thinks the same of me, even... Read More

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February 24, 2013

Oscars Fever: Ifeanyi Dike Jr predicts the winners – Do you agree?

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr. The Oscar nominations this year sparked controversies and interesting debates from the get-go, such as the obvious snub of directors Katharine Bigelow ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ and Ben Affleck ‘Argo’. No worries, they still have the chance to snag the statue in a production capacity but it is a rarity that films... Read More

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October 28, 2012

Ifeanyi Dike Jr: Bad things come to those who wait

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr Sean is the best road trip bud. He is melodramatic and does not suffer fools in Lagos traffic; instead, he conjures up hilarious Yoruba insults and gesticulates in a very matter-of-fact manner. Today was going to be a good day. Not only was it my first day as an actor, Sean... Read More

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October 21, 2012

Ifeanyi Dike Jr: I came, I saw, I shoplifted

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr Imagine what more I could mistakenly wear out and if I got caught, I would simply say it was unintentional and then pay for it. But you know me Ifeanyi, I never get caught. I have a series of uniquely diverse friends – they spice up my life, and I theirs.... Read More

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October 14, 2012

Monkey Business: Dad is a merciful Dad (well, sort of)

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr I did not even know what vulnerable meant at the time but having heard Hilda Dokubo say it in a crying scene, I knew it was something to be sympathised with. Dad is a ‘spare the rod’ sort of parent – always has been. Once in a well-spaced out while however,... Read More

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October 7, 2012

Monkey Business: Today was particularly peculiar

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr ‘I did not save your life and frankly, I think you are a pshyco. I don’t like you and I don’t like what you are proposing’ I said, as I wore my sunglasses and walked off. It is almost impossible to find Nigerians at airport check-in without heaps of luggage... Read More

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July 8, 2012

Monkey Business: You have to earn my thrust

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr Let me tell you about Ray – he has bad breath and a face you just want to punch. Also, he is a liar, the idiot kind There is no such thing as a bad friend. There are either friends or enemies – period! Sometimes however, we encounter snakes and scorpions... Read More

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July 1, 2012

Monkey Business: Children of Nowadays

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr Take this as digest – you have never known true satisfaction until you’ve told someone quite deserving off. The phrase ‘children of nowadays’ has never been said to me with negative insinuation three times in one day. This means I’m becoming increasingly unappealing to the preceding generation. Perhaps I should do... Read More

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June 25, 2012

Monkey Business: Have I mentioned the time I got detained at Heathrow

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr Other times, when cuteness just wasn’t enough, I would fake temporary paralysis – and it worked wonders. All my life until now, detention eluded me. In my missionary secondary school for example, there were punishments for actions that were previously permissible until you committed them, then suddenly, they became forbidden... Read More

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June 3, 2012

Monkey Business: Vengeance is moms’

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr After all, the fear of Mrs Dike is the beginning of wisdom. The only truth I’ve known for sure since I got an inkling of the concept of crime and punishment is that my mother has my back. As a pre-schooler, I would cry inconsolably when someone upset me until my... Read More

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May 27, 2012

Monkey Business: A really good lie will (not) set you free

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr I once told my primary school teacher, my house burnt down with my homework in it. When has the truth ever set anyone free? I’ll tell you – never! Whether it’s lying to your friends about your garage full of Hummers or lying to your boss about how your wife had a... Read More

love and relationships, monkey business

May 20, 2012

Monkey Business: Karma needs to go on a break

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr There used to be manners, where I would never catch myself exchanging words with an older person for whatever reason until Lagos driving happened to me. Karma needs to chill for a bit. Who’s with me? I mean, she just gets in the way. And sometimes, we need to invigorate ourselves... Read More

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May 13, 2012

Monkey Business: Today, I am a hero

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr Today, there was no mischief, just heroism. And it felt damn good. It is not very often that one enjoys the privilege of an interesting bus trip, free of noisome pestilence. When the chance comes, embrace it, regardless of the form it takes. As usual, after boarding the bus to... Read More

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April 29, 2012

Monkey Business: Don’t bore us – get to the Chorus!

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr God knows the number of lies I’ve told this year to employers and class reps just to keep up with my schedule. From cancer scares to asthma attacks and therapy sessions, I had faked it all. Occasionally, I take time off my busy schedule to attend classes. Particularly hectic is filming... Read More

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April 23, 2012

Monkey Business: I don’t get mad, I get even II

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr Moments later, my tongue began to itch and my face gradually reddened and swelled. The last time I felt this sick was the first time I ate pineapple. Everyone at the studio is well aware of my pineapple allergy. I had clearly stated that pineapple and its relations were the bane... Read More

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April 15, 2012

Monkey Business: I don’t get mad – I get even

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr Why some individuals think they need to be arrogant, ruthless b***hes to move ahead in the Fashion Industry is beyond me The pre-buzz for a certain fashion and music show that held in Lagos a few months ago became unbearable and rather annoying. I absolutely had to attend! Imagine my delight... Read More

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April 1, 2012

Monkey Business: I had sex on the beach

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr Editor’s Note: Today, we launch the weekly column of writer, content producer and actor, Ifeanyi Dike Jr. This blog, Monkey Business, will come to you every Sunday – and you’ll love it! Dig in. Usually, these cyber relationships simmer down to sex and nothing more so I made a conscious effort... Read More

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September 22, 2011

Monkey Business: In Transit II

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr I still cannot decide if this trip was more hustle than holiday. I had only just recovered from the drunken couple when the London riot threatened my plan to raid the entire stores on Oxford Circus. There was also the enduring thought of the work I had waiting on my... Read More

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PODCAST: Ifeanyi Dike Jr shares what it means to be a young actor in Nigeria these days

Ifeanyi Dike Jr: What happens at auditions (may not) stay at auditions (Y! Pop-of-Culture)

Ifeanyi Dike Jr: Lost in the city (30 Days of Lagos)

Ifeanyi Dike Jr: Have I mentioned the time my entire family got detained again?

Ifeanyi Dike Jr: You have to understand something; my sister is delusional

Oscars Fever: Ifeanyi Dike Jr predicts the winners – Do you agree?

Ifeanyi Dike Jr: Bad things come to those who wait

Ifeanyi Dike Jr: I came, I saw, I shoplifted

Monkey Business: Dad is a merciful Dad (well, sort of)

Monkey Business: Today was particularly peculiar

Monkey Business: You have to earn my thrust

Monkey Business: Children of Nowadays

Monkey Business: Have I mentioned the time I got detained at Heathrow

Monkey Business: Vengeance is moms’

Monkey Business: A really good lie will (not) set you free

Monkey Business: Karma needs to go on a break

Monkey Business: Today, I am a hero

Monkey Business: Don’t bore us – get to the Chorus!

Monkey Business: I don’t get mad, I get even II

Monkey Business: I don’t get mad – I get even

Monkey Business: I had sex on the beach

Monkey Business: In Transit II

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