Empire is such a hit show, so no surprise this tweet by music journalism student @ImaniDH, that put together a Nollywood Empire cast has gone viral!
For the take no nonsense outspoken Cookie Lyon, she chose Funke Akindele, adding, the Jenifa actress ‘would actually slay Cookie’s role though.’
For Lucious Lyon, played by Terrence Howard, Ghanaian actor Van Vicker was chosen … perhaps Ramsey Nouah could also play him?
As Cookie’s boyfriend and Empire’s former head of security Malcolm Deveaux, she replaced Derek Luke with Emeka Ike. Hmm, we don’t know if they’re a match in sex appeal, but they certainly favour each other.
Last but certainly not least is Eniola Badmus as Gabby Sidibe. The Yoruba actress has compared herself to Gabourey in the past, so we agree she’ll be a shoo-in as Lucious’ former assistant, Becky.
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He got it right!!!!!! LOL
hahaha, don’t forget the rest:
Jamal – Alex Ekubo
Andre – Majid / John Dumelo / Yul Edochie
Anika – Tonto Dikeh
Rhonda – Nse Ikpe Etim
Chamilla – Agbani Darego / Yvonne Nelson
Olivia – Marry Remi
Porsha – Queen Nwokoye
Vernon – Femi Brainard
Tiannah – Seyi Shey / Yemi Alade / Di’ja\
Nice one! Could also say Oluchi Onweagba for Camilla!
Great JOB Anna!!! Anika will pass for Di’ja too.. Whoever came up with this is so on point.. While they are stressing over Mo’quie and Taraji, we ve got our own for them.. Derek Luke and Emeka Ike (Twins)
@anne..spot on!. I know they dont look alike but I think RMD would make an amazing luscious. .I cant think of anyone in nollywood with that swag. Not even my boo Ramsey. Rita dominic is my boo boo kitty. I think “stupid” when I see hakeem and God forgive me but I think Davido would slay that role..
LOL! I think Oluchi Onweagba for Camilla
Funlola Aofiyebi Raimi for Camilla…. spot on plus the attitude. Did you see her in “Violated” in the 90s?
agbani don dey act?
I think Majid would slay the role of Luscious Lyon
I laughed so hard when I saw emeka Ike’s name and picture.
I laughed too, the first thing that came to my mind was an old movie he did…I can’t remember the name of the movie. but I can never forget his line”””” “ah go froo faya for you” (I’d go through fire for you)…..LMAO
I did too! They would have to write that script in a language other that English, and the setting in a market place in Anambara for Emeka Ike to stand a chance. Love Van but Ramsey is a far more superior actor. The rest is spot on in a hilarious way.
Hmm, we don’t know if they’re a match in sex appeal, . ” Now this is seriously funny and I agree with BN, when I saw that Emeka picture, all I could was do a double take and say NO! LOL
Lmaooooo….i love thissss……..Van Vicker is a handsome young man but I don’t know if he would be able to pull off Luscious Lyon….but if we are going based on physical appearance, perfecto!!! I just got into the show, I watched all the episodes in 3 days…phew! #ineedmore
a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said…
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That lady that is been compared to miss badmus is so big and not attractive…. She really need to loose some weight though.. Nice job though no doubt..
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***
*lose
Lol nice. I feel Ramsey Noah will fit perfectly, Van Vicker is kinda soft. Tekno miles will play Hakeem, shey Toyin used him in her movie?!
LOL, epic match.
nailed it!!
WIZKID can play HAKEEM 🙂
Never!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nooo… let OLAMIDE play HAKEEM
nailed it!
WIZKID can play HAKEEM 😀
Smart girl,I like what she did. So for me Ramsey will be the Lyon. Alex Ekubo for Jamal, some new actor in a film about to be released…I think he was gulder ultimate search winner, would play the son with bipolar, and wizkid will play the last son. Ding
Meanwhile….funke and Taraji do have some features in common…God sha
Love the casting of Funke Akindele as Cookie Lyon! She would definitely slay the role.
Side note – It is shoo-in, not shoe-in. Shoe-in is a common misspelling.
#WarriGirl
Read the article again. It was actually spelled correctly as shoo-in.
Hahahahahha! Emeka ike cracked me up. i think Ramsey would be better for lucious …van vicker wouldnt pull off that lyon swag. I think wizkid should be hakeem lol
This Empire series is sooo dope, Funke Akindele playing cookie is so on point. Cant wait to see episode 12. Empire is the thing now not Scandal…
Epic!!! Alex Ekkubo for the bi polar guy. How about shaydee for Jamal?
Nah alex can’t be the bio polar guy, he doesn’t know how to vex well. He’s too soft, it need to be someone who’s mature but can play a twisted. manic role, hence Yul, John or Majid.
*bi-polar, *it needs
I pick majid
Hmm. . I’m thinking GIDEON OKEKE for ANDRE (bi-polar guy)
……wait for it…..the post is going to prompt a Nollywood version……my peeps never fail!
Hahahaha but SO TRUE.. Nnija no dey carry last
Hahahaha! Damn! Right hilarious, already thinking of re writting the scripts for our nigerian actors. Ramsey would nail the role of luchious more than luchious
OUCH @ “Hmm, we don’t know if they’re a match in sex appeal” BellaNaija play nice. Emeka go soon come for una. LOL
Ramsey noah for luscious all the wayyy, he would slay the role…damilola adegbite for anika, chris attoh for andre, gabriel afolayan for jamal, patoranking/korede bello for hakeem,yvonne nelson for camilla, jim iyke/desmond elliot/ john dumelo for vernon,osas ighodalo for rhonda.
Funke Akindele for Cookie Lyon………Yassssssss!!!
Funke will slay the role baje baje.
They even look alike sef.
100 % …@Funke Akindele as Cookie Lyon
In my mind I can already picture the scene where funke barges into the office after being released from prison ghen ghen. She will slay it. Emeka Ike can’t be Malcolm ewww. No chemistry
Emeka Ike as Derek Luke!!! Shooo, they done lost their minds. *In my Laronda voice*
Why do u nigerian s like to copy americans like that. Can u be original for once in anything. SHYTTTTTTTTT
This in my opinion was just done for humor. No one is trying to copy anyone. Relax…
Can’t recognize a joke even when it hits you in the face??? O_o
who be dis one???
I like Emeka Ike but he comes off as more of an annoying character which is the total opposite of Derek the rest were spot on though.
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Funke Akindele as Cookie is so apt. Taraji and Funke as actresses both have similar gestures also.
Y’all had to get a pic of Eniola Badmus and Ms Sidibe both in orange, lol
Lol, for look alikes, spot on but for acting roles, na, with the exception of Funke Akindele. She’ll do well as Cookie. I can’t think of anyone for Lucious. Someone that has that presence, can play mean but still very appealing and very importantly have a chemistry with Funke. E go hard.
I guess i am the only one who has not caught the Empire bug yet…
Ah well,i still love my suits and the good wife….Stuck in a rut.
Whats all this craze amd jumping on a wagon thini?
LMAO! THE DEREK LUKE VS EMEKA IKE PIC’………….UHE SHOULDA USED ANOTHER PIC’ OF EMEKA NAU. HABA!
Funke Akindele would slay as Cookie! I agree with all the looks, not so sure if the nollywood versions can perform as similarly as they look.
Ernest Obi for Lucious! At least the early Nollywood version of him.
OMG!! This babe did well oo… Funke akindele is weyrey enough for Cockie Lyon..
Vanvicker can not act jor, he’s just fine.. Ramsey is Lucious for me,, Jamal is sooo ALEX EKUBO and his second boy friend (cinematographer) should be UTI :D..
Theen I think OLAMIDE is ugly enough for Hakeem and Becky?? Eniola will murrrda it :D… Emeka Ike keh, otio.. There is one broda that has dreads in that AY’s crib, he lives with AY.. I think he’s just right :D… Oya film av set he he..
Lynxx for Andre.
The only person to play Lucious is Majid, hands down he is the only person who can pull that role
this is a good match but van vicker is in better position for lyon
Lol.. funke and taraji is so on point.
lol….OMG emeka ike for malcom dat will be so oppo oppo site…confam opposite…
maybe vernon will go for jim iyke
cookie for funke and anika for tonto anD HAKEEM WILL BE ME… I’VE LEARNT ALL HIS SONGS/RAPS INCLUDING DRIP DROP…