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Veteran Actor Chief Zebrudaya: I Have Never Received A Car Gift Like This Before
Wednesday March 8, 2017- Veteran Actor Chief Zebrudaya: I Have Never Received A Car Gift Like This Before
Nigerian actor Chika Okpala, of The New Masquerade fame has stated that he has never been gifted with a car on stage before a live audience all through his career.
Popularly known as Chief Zebrudaya, the actor was reacting to his recent victory at the recently held Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards where he was presented with an Industry Merit Award.
The thespian, who revealed that he has owned cars, but is usually given privately, showed his excitement when he was given the dummy keys of a brand new Sports Utility Vehicle, SUV.
“I have never been given a car like this,” he said in his acceptance speech. Okpala who expressed surprise at receiving the award, made a joke about the Member of the Order of the Niger, MON, national award he received from the Nigerian government, saying; “It was M.O.N without the E-Y.’’
He also advised up and coming actor to also give in their best in whatever they are doing, as it usually pays off at the end.
“When I was given the production of New Masquerade, which ran for like 15years, I gave it all my best, even when it was not an easy task,” he said.
Accompanied by Nkem Owoh, known as Osuofia who stood at a distance, ‘Zebrudaya’, acknowledging the comic actor, revealing that he was part of the production of New Masquerade, the sitcom that that ruled the Nigerian airwaves in the 80s and mid 90s.[The Nation]
Big Bench
March 8, 2017 at 4:57 AM
They have insalting you but you are doesn’t know. You are doesn’t sabi your right. They are sopos to dash you two cars but they are dash you only one and you are show us teeth Wey you de take early morning piss wash. Nonsens.
Abi
March 8, 2017 at 3:32 PM
Just *****, dimwit!
Grace
March 8, 2017 at 9:38 AM
Congrats sir. Jesus working on your life these days. Saw in TB Joshua Church. I believed is favour through God of your Master. Remained blessed.
Good man with good heart. Many more gifts to come in Jesus name.
fifelomo
March 8, 2017 at 10:28 AM
Bench you don they kolo! Whose teeth them take early morning piss wash? ????????????????????????
DON K
March 8, 2017 at 12:22 PM
The man is like a father to you please don,t insult elderly man
Congrats sir
Lola O
March 8, 2017 at 8:30 PM
Congratulations Sir. I loved watching the Masquerades in the 80, Chief Zebrudaya Nwogbo, husband of Apollonia. Enjoy your gift with long life and good health. Hard work pays off.
Mon
March 9, 2017 at 2:18 AM
No time is too late, you deserved that sir. Congratulations!