Guguru Media is a Nigerian media and entertainment company, renowned for producing exceptional content for film, television, and digital platforms. With a passion for storytelling and innovation, Guguru Media captivates audiences and showcases the richness of Nigerian culture.
Their impressive roster boasts celebrated talents like Uzor Arukwe, Kelechi Udegbe, Jude Chukwuka, Najite Dede, Sharon Rotimi, Iremide Adeoye, Obi Maduegbuna, and Kanyinsola Eros. In this special Christmas issue, we sat down with five of Guguru Media’s brightest stars to reflect on the outgoing year, the Nigerian film industry, and the holiday season. Their insightful conversations can be found throughout this magazine. But first, some rapid-fire Q&A sessions.
Guguru Media Talent Roundtable with Glazia.
Rapid Fire Questions with Omowunmi Dada
What’s a role you’d still love to play in your career?
I’d love to dive into an action role—something high-energy and intense that really gets my adrenaline going. Or even a biopic, where I get to bring someone’s real-life story to the screen. Both of those roles would really push me as an actor and challenge me to go beyond what I’ve done before.
If you could only pick one, would you choose TV shows, movies, or theatre?
Ooh, that’s a tough one! But if I had to choose, I’d probably go with movies. There’s something magical about telling a story through film—especially when it reaches such a wide audience and can have a lasting impact. That said, theatre has a special place in my heart because of the raw energy and connection with the live audience. But for now, movies would be my pick!
What’s one thing fans might be surprised to learn about you?
One thing people might not know is that I’m a Salsa dancer. I also love to cook for loved ones and family not for myself sha! I’m always the one in the kitchen when there’s a gathering. It’s a fun side of me that not a lot of people get to see, but I love sharing it with my friends and family!
What’s your favourite holiday tradition or memory?
My favorite holiday memory takes me back to my childhood, when we’d travel to the village with my grandma. It was always a big family reunion—cousins, uncles, aunties, everyone together. I can still remember the feeling of swimming in the stream with my cousins, even though we had water running in our houses. There’s something about those simple moments that felt so pure. The adults cooking and eating ifokore and cold eba, watching the masquerades dance, joining the local women in frying garri, breaking palm kernel nuts… gisting together at nights, it’s those little things that stay with me. I miss those days deeply—the warmth, the laughter, the togetherness. It was the kind of love and connection you can’t find anywhere else.
Which Nollywood director would you love to collaborate with next?
There are so many incredible directors in Nollywood, but if I had to pick one, it would be Kemi Adetiba or Jade Osiberu.
What’s one thing you always have in your bag on set?
My script.
Rapid Fire Questions with Sharon Rotimi
What’s a role you’d still love to play in your career?
Perhaps a mother… I’m curious about the work it’ll require me to pull it off.
If you could only pick one, would you choose TV shows, movies, or theatre?
TV shows.
What’s one thing fans might be surprised to learn about you?
I don’t like Instagram.
What’s your favourite holiday tradition or memory?
Being with my family.
Which Nollywood director would you love to collaborate with next?
I would absolutely love to work with Mildred Okwo.
What’s one thing you always have in your bag on set?
Chewing gum, lol.
Rapid Fire Questions with Iremide Adeoye
What’s a role you’d still love to play in your career?
A multiple personality disorder character.
If you could only pick one, would you choose TV shows, movies, or theatre?
TV shows.
What’s one thing fans might be surprised to learn about you?
I don’t think this is too hidden, but I can really be shy and most times I really don’t mind being a ghost on the internet, contrary to what it seems.
What’s your favourite holiday tradition or memory?
Getting new clothes and fireworks growing up.
Which Nollywood director would you love to collaborate with next?
Jade Osiberu.
What’s one thing you always have in your bag on set?
Mostly my lip balm.
Rapid Fire Questions with Uzor Arukwe
What’s a role you’d still love to play in your career?
I love playing the villain. It will be nice to play a character in a story set in the Ghetto. I would love to be in an epic film meant for the big screen.
If you could only pick one, would you choose TV shows, movies, or theatre?
Movies.
What’s one thing fans might be surprised to learn about you?
I was the only child of my parents for 13 years.
What’s your favourite holiday tradition or memory?
I don’t do well with traditions and routines, but my favourite memories would be spending time with my parents and cousins in the village. Those were fun times.
Which Nollywood director would you love to collaborate with next?
Tosin Igho and Daniel Oriahi.
What’s one thing you always have in your bag on set?
My wallet.
If you weren’t an actor, what career would you choose?
I would be working in advertising. I love to lecture too.
Rapid Fire Questions with Najite Dede
Glazia: What’s a role you’d still love to play in your career?
N.D: A really evil (and glamorous) villain. It would be fun to get to the bottom of how a bad person becomes bad.
Glazia: If you could only pick one, would you choose TV shows, movies, or theatre?
Not a tough choice: THEATRE
Glazia: What’s one thing fans might be surprised to learn about you?
I’m a really good dancer.
What’s your favourite holiday tradition or memory?
When I was really little, lots of families would be out strolling along Bar Beach during Christmas time, sharing Christmas greetings, chatting and catching up. It was a more relaxed atmosphere then. Also, there was always too much delicious food! Christmas season was “chop and quench” time.
Which Nollywood director would you love to collaborate with next?
Izu Ojukwu.
What’s one thing you always have in your bag on set?
A thermos mug with either coffee or Coca-Cola.
If you weren’t an actor, what career would you choose?
It’s been a toss-up between Interior Design and Criminal Psychology.
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