Cossy Orjiakor
Cossy Orjiakor | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 16 |
| Alma mater | University of Nigeria Lagos State University |
| Occupation(s) | actress, singer, video vixen |
| Years active | 2012 - present (acting career) |
Cossy Orjiakor (born October 16) is a Nigerian actress, singer, producer and video vixen. She came to limelight after featuring in a music video by Obesere.[1] She is also controversially known for showing off her large bosoms at social events and music videos.[2] In 2015, she produced her first film, Power girls, under her production company Playgirl pictures.[3]
Early life
Orjiakor was born on October 16 in Anambra State.[4][5] She graduated with a second class upper in accounting and management at University of Nigeria, Nsukka and obtained a master's degree from Lagos State University.[1][6]
Personal life
Orjiakor is known for flaunting her breast at events, she describes them as a great gift from God, and stated she wouldn't breastfeed her kids directly to keep them firm.[7] Her rise to fame was propelled by her significantly large breast, which she frequently displays.[8] Daily Post described her as the "boob star" of Nollywood.[9] Vanguard describes her as a "boobs toting" actress and singer.[10] In an interview with Encomium Magazine she stated that being a mother is a higher priority than getting married.[8]
After the arrest of a man by the Nigerian police for naming his dog Buhari,[11] Orjiakor took to social media to disclose that she named her dogs Buhari and Jonathan, and dared security agency to arrest her, as a way of advocating for the rights of ordinary citizens.[12]
Career
Orjiakor has ventured into many aspect of entertainment.[1] She has featured in musical videos, starred in films and has an album to her name. She released her debut album Nutty Queen in 2013, which she admits conveys important lessons for the masses.[13] She dismissed the possibility of going totally nude in a movie on moral grounds.[13] She highlighted exposure of her physique as part of her branding as an entertainer.[6] In January 2013, she was admonished by a female blogger to amend her lifestyle in order to stop the supposed negative perception on Igbo girls.[14] She replied explaining that the letter was an act of "joblessness", and she has brought recognition to her country internationally through her career.[15]
Filmography
- Itohan (directed by Chico Ejiro)[13]
- Ara Saraphina
- Anini
- Amobi
- Papa Ajasco
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Cossy Orjiakor: I was well paid for erotic dance for Abass Obesere". Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ^ "Cossy Orjiakor Releases Near N*de Photos To Celebrate Her 31st Birthday". Information Nigeria. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Chrysanthus Ikeh (20 March 2015). "Cossy Orjiakor ready with her first movie, 'Power Girls'". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "COSSY ORJIAKOR". Naij.com. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Photos From Cossy Orjiakor's Birthday Celebration". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ^ a b "I am simply sexy and I know it' – COSSY ORJIAKOR + why I went back to school". encomium.ng. 22 June 2015. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ^ "No breastfeeding for my kids". Vanguard Nigeria. 23 April 2015. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b Ayomide O. Tayo (8 August 2015). "Actress says she likes men with banging bodies". pulse.ng. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ^ "Fuji artiste, Obesere, opens up on relationship with boobs star, Cossy Orjiakor". dailypost.ng. 20 July 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ^ "Cossy's big joke on marriage". Vanguard Nigeria. 15 May 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Falana, other activists slam Nigerian govt for prosecuting man who named dog Buhari". premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ^ "Cossy Orjiakor names cats Buhari, Goodluck". Punchng.com. 18 September 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b c Isi Esene (1 June 2013). "I'm taking Sexual Seduction to the streets" – Cossy Orjiakor speaks". YNaija.com. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ^ Akan, Ido (January 18, 2013). "Stop disgracing Igbo girls! – Blogger writes letter to Cossy Orjiakor & Tonto Dikeh".
- ^ admin (January 19, 2013). "Cossy Ojiakor Blasts Writer of Open Letter Via Twitter".