11/05/2016

Femi Branch speaks on relationship with Genevieve, Fathia & other sexy Nollywood actresses



Femi Branch celebrates 25 years as a Nollywood actor and director – Reflecting on his career, the actor shared details of his relationships with Genevieve, Fathia Balogun and Kate Henshaw among others 

Over the years, Femi has earned a sort of controversial reputation in Nollywood for his roles in movies among other things Nigerian entertainer Femi Branch is currently celebrating 25 years in Nollywood and he has shared details of his relationship with Genevieve Nnaji, Fathia Balogun and Kate Henshaw. 

The actor and movie director opened up on his relationship with fellow movie star Fathia Balogun saying he almost caused some issues in her marriage. According to the controversial actor, his work relationship with Fathia has seen them both play roles as couples and this didn’t completely go well with her ex-husband Saheed Balogun. 

The 45-year-old thespian shared this on Instagram on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 stating that the movie Elebute particularly started the allegations on his relationship with Fathia. Elebute was directed by Nollywood veteran Oga Bello and filmed at a location in Ikorodu, Lagos. He wrote about the entire situation saying: 

 Femi Branch and Fathia Balogun pose for a picture. Credit: Instagram “LET ME TALK ABOUT” – (FAITHIA BALOGUN) – Faithia or ‘Igwa’ as she is also called was the first actress to play my wife in a Yoruba movie, that was in the movie ELEBUTE by Oga Bello. We connected instantly on the Ikorodu set and I believe I got her into trouble with her former husband Saidi then when I said I wanted to try the famous Ikorodu barbecued fish and she, Funso Adeolu and the late Diallogue Director, Alhaji Lateef I think, offered to take me to one of the popular fish spots in town. I think Saidi somehow found out she had left set with some men and came after her. 

Femi Branch and Fathia Balogun pose for a picture. Credit: Instagram
It was not funny I swear but we became friends since then. Despite the obvious distraction from her domestic life then, she displayed such professionalism that I found myself wondering how she pulled dat off (she had enough practice I guess) 

We have done countless jobs since then and been married on more occasions that I can recall. I dare say @faithiawilliamsbalogun is one of my favorite screen wives and no doubt someone I look forward to working with all the time. All hail Igwaa!!! #FemiBranch25YearsActing.”

 Femi also spoke on his first ever encounter on set with star actress Genevieve Nnaji saying she had an adorable personality which he loved while they worked together in the ’90s. He wrote: 


Genevieve Nnaji looks sultry in photo shoot. Credit: Instagram
Credit: Instagram “LET ME TALK ABOUT” – (GENEVIEVE NNAJI) – My first and only working experience with @genevievennaji till date was in her very first Muson stage performance way back in d 90s. 

Tho many felt she might have taken the stage for granted then which might have affected her performance (maybe I thot so then too 😀) but there’s no denying the fact that what she lacked in presence then on that stage, she made up for with a whole lotta heart! We were feeling cool back then cos it was like we stage actors versus the screen goddess herself! But she was the one that walked off with the largest cheque, so the joke was on us! What I loved about her was dat, at the end of the day, she was just Genny. She was herself, annoyingly adorable and almost making me miss my lines while I was scoping her… c amebo pple don dey open ear 😂#FemiBranch25YearsActing.” 

 On his acting relationship with Kate Henshaw, he stated that they both had a great partnership and would get the job done whatever the pressures on stage. He wrote: Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Nollywood star Kate Henshaw. 

Credit: Instagram “LET ME TALK ABOUT” 

Nollywood star Kate Henshaw. Credit: Instagram
 (KATE HENSHAW) – Kokpinated kokpins is what I call @k8henshaw We are like fire and gasoline, u don’t want us together in your paper factory! 😂 Kate is one very phenomenally effervescent human being. DOMINO was our first encounter, no matter how bad the pressure on set is, u can always trust Kokpins to milk out some amusement from the situation! With that 40kva smile of hers and her laughter that sounds like dat of a drunken agbero, she melts ur heart everytime. 

Kate is always interested only in the way forward, and when I was wise to cast her in the female lead role of my movie AWAY FROM HOME in 2005, she not only killed the role but helped all those girls in this picture with her (her goons) to deliver their best despite being greens. With Kokpins, our connection is not just on set but also on the dance floor. Abeg if u see Kate and I enter any Club tomorrow, just respect urself and leave d dance floor or karaoke mic. A word is enof for d wise! Kpo Kpo Kpo! I hail u!

#FemiBranch25YearsActing#MyGoons4Life.” Born into a family of teachers in Sagamu, Ogun state, Femi started acting at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun state. He has spent 25 years in the Nigerian movie industry which has given him reason to celebrate prompting his recent Instagram messages. 

He has featured in more than 100 movies till date including critically acclaimed soap operas such as Blaze Of Glory, So Wrong So Wright, Domino and Out Of Luck among others. Fathia Balogun is a renowned Nollywood actress who was married to fellow actor and producer but their relationship ended after a fall out reportedly centred on infidelities and irreconcilable differences. 

Genevieve Nnaji and Kate Henshaw are movie stars and brand ambassadors who have played major roles in improving the local movie industry in Nigeria with their various contributions.

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