Nollywood Actress, Clarion Chukwura Speaks On Why She Didn't Abort Her Son, Clarence

Not many people are aware of the fact that the most popular music director in Nigeria, Clarence Peters, is Nollywood actress, Clarion Chukwura and Afro-juju legend, Sir Shina Peters, child. Clarion said she took care of Clarence on her own till he became who he is today. In a recent chat with The Nation, she spoke of her reasons for not aborting Clarence even though she had the opportunity. Read excerpts below:

”You know what? It is not because Clarence is successful today. Clarence knows the truth and those who are close to me know the truth. I didn’t have Clarence because I was too helpless to get rid of his pregnancy. I had three sets of friends: there was Dr. Ojikutu( pauses)… when I was in the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), he was ready to do it, free of charge. There was St. Lawrence in Ibadan and St. Jude here in Lagos.

Video: Sir Shina Peters Says Stories Of Rift Between Him & Son Clarence Peters Are Untrue

Sir Shina Peters was the guest on ''Live @Battersea'' on Vox Africa Uk and he put the rumours of differences between him and his son Clarance Peters to bed.When speaking to Adesope about his son Clarance, Sir Shina Peters said '' Clearance is from heaven, the love we both share is like a bond''. He went on to say the stories are made up to ''sell papers''. Watch the legendary singer dispell the rumours on his son right here on Vox Africa UK. Follow Me On Twitter: @effiongeton

Growing Failures of Marriages in Nollywood

In some parts of the world, Africa in particular, Nigerian movies reign supreme, and the actors are semi-gods. With their repertoire of popular movies, they have undoubtedly mended cracks in the union of some viewers, but then, many of their own marriages have been characterised by heartbreaks, separations and divorces.

They have made their way into the hearts of millions of people, who dream to be like them. But either at home or abroad, there is one thing none of their fans will pray for —failed marriages and heartbreaks.

This development seems to be more rampant among the movie stars. While some of them have remained eligible spinsters/bachelors, those that managed to walk down the aisle barely sustain the momentum. The list of movie stars with failed marriages is endless, and with the recent decision of actress Laide Bakare to walk out of her marriage to Mr. Okunfulire, the last has not been heard.