Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola has paid the medical expenses of legendary reggae icon, Majek Fashek who is terribly sick and stranded at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in London.
Otedola’s intervention came after Majek Fashek’s manager, Uzoma Day Omenka, revealed the dire situation the musician is in.
Uzoma Day said, ‘we really appreciate him for coming through and taking care of the hospital bills. Its a huge relief and we are grateful. We however still need more support from well meaning Nigerians to take care of other expenses.
According to him, Majek is recuperating and hopefully will be out of danger in no time.
Recently, we had a chat with the CEO of Money Making Machine Gang, Agbontan Godson Owens AKA Owens Leo where he talked about his life as a serial entrepreneur, struggles in the entertainment industry and his future plans.
Below is an excerpt from the chat:
Good day Mr. Godson. I would you like to introduce yourself and tell us exactly what you do?
Owens Leo: I’m Mr Agbontan Godson Owens but I go by Owens Leo. I am the CEO of MMMG record label and I own a lounge/Night Club amongst other businesses.
Why record label? What motivated you to venture into that line of business?
Owens Leo: Because I have always loved good music, And I can sing as well. I have actually had an interest in music right from my childhood but I was never opportuned to chase that career.
How long have you been into the music business?
Owens Leo: I have been into the music business since 2009. But my record label was officially launched 2 years ago. Then I signed my first artiste “White man” this year.
How has it been since opening your record label?
Owens Leo: Well since 2017, it’s not really been easy but we’ve both been together. My artist was first working with me as a hypeman in the club, then I found out that he actually got the talent plus he’s a good entertainer. I decided to sign him after listening to his songs, which I noticed had good messages to deliver unlike the regular Naija jams.
Good messages to deliver? What do you mean?
Owens Leo: Well, we have different types of naija songs, some true life story, some inspirational, while others are not
So which is Whiteman’s?
Owens Leo: Inspirational and motivational songs. We believe in working before eating, hence the reason for his genre.
The Delta state born also talked about his earlier days when he used to sing while schooling in Russia.
Being a singer yourself, one would think you would have released a song or two.?
Owens Leo: Yes actually, i have released some songs; one I collaborated with some of my Russian friends, while I was in Russia schooling. But then, I didn’t take it serious because I was not financially gallant.
How long were you in Russia?
Owens Leo: I have been to Greece and Russia. I was in Russia for 2 years pursuing my education. But i didn’t finish school there due to the cold, It wasn’t good for my chest, so I had to return home, collected my transcript and enrolled in Adonai Institute, Benin Republic where I eventually finished and went for my youth service in 2016.
What did you study?
Owens Leo: Computer Science.
Do you have intentions of pursuing anything in computer science despite your entertainment business?
Owens Leo: Yes, I still want to go for my Masters in the future. Very soon
Talking about staying relevant in the entertainment industry, the father of two stated that he has been trying to establish several businesses that will ensure his money keeps coming and for posterity sake toi. Despite starting out as a hair-stylist, Mr. Owens claims he has always been ambitious and he has more investment up his sleeves.
So how has it been since 2017? Owning a record label in the competitive Nigerian industry? How do you manage to combine it with the club/lounge running?
Owens Leo: It hasn’t been easy, and that is also the reason why I haven’t signed up any artist since I started until the club began to pick up gradually. Though I also have other business I do, I usually stock farm products like red oils, melons and ogbolor. I buy when its cheap and sell when it increases in price.
How long have the club been in operation?
Owens Leo: Going to 5years now
What is the motivation behind pursuing all these businesses at once?
Owens Leo: Music business needs money and without funds to push it, your passion is wasted.
To what do you attribute your success?
Owens Leo: My club and red oil for now. And partly, my recording studio.
You keep surprising me, So How do you combine all these businesses with family life?
Owens Leo: It’s not been easy though but God all the way. I used to even own a Unisex Beauty Palace, I ran that for 3years before handing it over to my kid sister to manage. It’s registered – Owensleo Unisex Beauty Palace.. I can make hair; fixing specifically.
My wife is also a huge support to my club and my guest house.
I saw a recent post of you and Davido. Is something in the works? Should we expect a collaboration soon?
Owens Leo: Yeah very soon. Collaboration with Davido is cooking already.
Great. Which other artists are you looking to work with?
Owens Leo: Burnaboy And Olamide
Okay. What are your future plans regarding your business?
Owens Leo: I only believe in the present, the future is not sure for anyone, Maybe, you can call me the only man who doesn’t believe in insurance, because my life itself is not assured. I’m the type who loves entertainment, like I have strippers in my club. So, in the future, I believe I will consider having a hotel and a concert location that can take thousands of population.
Do you have anything more that you feel the public should know about?
Owens Leo: That’s all for now
One last thing, why the name money making machine gang?
Owens Leo: Because it’s a Motivational Name. Names does several works in our life.
Oh I see. Thanks for your time. I wish you all the very best
Angry Youths under the umbrella of “Save Sapele Group” embarked on a peaceful protest in Delta State on Tuesday, September 17th to condemn cybercrime and Internet fraud in the country.
Speaking during the peaceful protest, one of the leaders said, “the protest was to condemn the activities of some misguided elements that engage in despicable activities such as Internet fraud, cybercrimes and kidnapping in Sapele”.
Speaking further, he said ;
“we don’t want ‘Yahoo yahoo’, we don’t want Internet fraud, we say no to 419 and ritual killings and stated that Sapele is known for commendable activities and not illegal acts as being portrayed”.
Nollywood Actor, Femi Adebayo Salami this morning took to his social media page to celebrate his ex-girlfriend turned wife, as she turns a year older today September 18th.
Eulogizing his wife on the gram, Femi wrote ;
Happy birthday to my darling wife, my joy, my happiness, my Ex-girlfriend, my mum, my gist partner, my all in all… Aduke every 18th of September is a day you cherish so much before I met you, and you automatically made me see reasons why the day is special! It’s a day in which a woman with a golden heart was born!
Omotayo, you are an extreme loyalist of whatever you believe in, hence my number one critic and loyalist! You bring so much joy not only to me but to our family… LLNP honey…. and for the most precious gift (Aridunnu) God gave me through you, I shall eternally be grateful for the cutest boy I’ve ever seen in my entire life! My final proposal to you Aduke is please BE MINE TILL ETERNITY! . I love you @iyanaladuke
The founder and overseer of Prophetic Latter Glory Ministries International, Rev. Lucy Natasha has reacted to the controversy surrounding the acquisition of private jets by preachers by revealing why she bought hers.
Rev. Lucy told a local magazine that the Kingdom of God needs money and speed to reach the current generation. She also shared her belief of Jesus buying a private jet if he was still preaching in modern age.
The Kenyan Preacher also lambasted those that make it a big deal when a pastor acquires a private jet but fails to do same when a politician does same.
“I don’t know why people make it a big deal when a preacher gets a private jet and they don’t do the same when a politician does the same. The Kingdom of God needs money and speed if we are to reach out fully to this generation… I trust that if Jesus was preaching during these days, he would be using such facilities,”she said.
She also revealed that owning a private jet has given her an opportunity to preach in more than 50 countries.
Nigerian celebrities have reacted to a video showing Rihanna dancing and singing to a song by Burna Boy.
The video which was aired live on Rihanna’s official Instagram page, shows the moment the American singer got captivated over ‘Ye’, a song by Burna Boy.
Video below ;
See how Nigerian celebrities reacted below.
Don jazzy wrote ;
Na to go enter Burna Boy luggage now o. Incase him dey go record jam.
Ruth Kadiri wrote ;
Vid be giving me joy! Naija to the world!
Dj Consequence wrote ; Black People volume
BBnaija’s Princess wrote ;
She said hurry up na “Oh lawd i am in love again riri”
Controversial Instagram Comedienne, Etinosa Idemudia has expressed that 60 million Nigerians, have body odour, in a show of support for BBNaija housemate Tacha, who is alleged to have body odour.
Reacting to the brouhaha about Tacha’s body odour, Etinosa shared a picture showing her rocking a customized top.
She captioned the post:
The 60 million Naira smell #Tachapepperdem
Outfit by @candyvond
Branded by @mr.2kay #TeamBodyOdour
The news of Tacha’s alleged body odor went viral some time last week after Mike was seen telling Khafi to tell her friend (Who fans thought to be Tacha) to wear deodorant due to her body odour.
A Nigerian Lady has taken to social media to complain about the inferior goods she received which was by far, different from what she’d seen and ordered online.
According to Ademidun Abimbola, ‘on today’s episode of what I ordered and what I got! Some artisans are so heartless, someone did this to me and also making mouth, telling me they look alike. Please what can I do to him? I’m so sad’.
See the full photos below ;
What she ordered.What she got.
Some reactions below ;
Tolulopsy wrote ;
Maybe you should try putting the light over the chair, guess the chair needs light for the inner beauty to glow??
Charles wrote ;
Buy milk colour paint and spray it, its the photocopy of the original
As plans for Davido’s big day with his love, Chioma grow into top gear, the Nigerian Pop-star has disclosed the identity of someone who might be on his train.
Davido, yesterday, revealed that American singer, Chris Brown has indicated interest to be part of the groomsmen .
According to Davido, ‘Chris say he wan Dey my train oooo. Imagine Chris in attire’
Recall last week, the ‘Dami Duro’ crooner finally gave his Chioma the assurance he had promised her by proposing to her.
The DMW boss also took to his Social media page to announce that Chioma is pregnant and due for a baby very soon.
Big Brother Naija housemates, Seyi and Tacha got into a huge argument yesterday after the morning work-out and a video capturing the moment shows how Tacha tongue-lashed her former Pal in the house.
It is no longer news that Seyi and Tacha have not been in a cordial relationship for some weeks. Tacha and Seyi have tried very hard to stay away from each other in the house to avoid conflict.
Well, the two crossed each-others part yesterday in the kitchen and they could not help but hurl abusive words at themselves.
A 23-year-old woman identified as Stella Peters has been arrested by men of the Lagos state police command for stabbing her husband, Haruna Bala, to death.
According to reports, argument ensued between them which turned violent and the woman used a kitchen knife to stab the man in the back which led to his death.
A statement released by the spokesperson of the police command, Bala Elkana, says the couple who were not legally married, lived together at No 2 Tejuosho Avenue, Surulere lagos, for three years and ha
Bala says the woman accused the man of refusing to release money for their daughter’s birthday party.
The suspect confessed to the commission of the Crime and she will be charged to Court for murder.
The recent cases of serial killing in different hotels in Rivers state has motivated the former head of the Nigeria Police Complaint Response Unit, Abayomi Shogunle, to educate young ladies on how avoid being killed by a serial killer in a hotel.
Abayomi Shogunle took to his twitter handle to share ;
Going on a first date with a man? Insist. Send his photo & phone # to your best pal, let him know that “My sis/bro must know we’re together”. He will think twice before trying untoward behaviour during date. Your buddies must meet him before next outing. Personal Safety #YsGuide.
Babe Stay Woke! As you move into a hotel to lodge with a man friend (new/old), remember to tell the gateman AND receptionist – WE CAME IN TOGETHER, PLEASE DON’T ALLOW HIM TO LEAVE IF I AM NOT WITH HIM. That should neutralize any potential bad intention. #YSguide Personal Safety.
Lizzy Anjorin is not relenting in her battle with her industry colleague, Toyin Abraham as she continues to reveal some damning secrets about Toyin.
In 2017, actress Toyin Abraham in an interview revealed how drugs almost ruined her life after she parted ways with her first husband, Adeniyi Johnson.
Well, fellow actress Lizzy Anjorin is now claiming the actress still takes drug and never stopped as she stated back then.
Here’s what Lizzy wrote ;
”I am used to myopic cracked head and dead, low life with zero achievement sychrophants consoling themselves with lines such as “I have instructed my lawyer to respond, bla bla bla” when weighty allegations and evidence(s) stare them in the face.
By principle, I am an APOSTLE of dignity and respect on social media and by nature I am never going to keep QUIET in the face of EVIL and wickedness. I also belief that whatever rights you have, you must be responsible with them. The fact, that you have rights to have fans doesn’t mean you groom them to commit crime or indulge in anti-social behaviours online.
The gibberish you gave as a reaction is tasteless, classless and uncouth. When you maliciously came up on social media in your usual way to lie against me and subjected my hardwork and personality to untold cyber-attacks with the aid of your followers with deadly, fabricated evidence(s) , , The evil you groomed will consume you soon.
I think the WORLD will soon see that you have no single dignity left in you, hence you could still muster words when a FAN or an account you glorify openly is seen sending secret message to a criminal blogger just to subject your colleague to defamation, cyber-attacks and assaults. You are an example of failed women trying bring HARDWORKING women down secretly.
You accused me of peddling DRUGS and left me with no option now than write a petition to NDLEA to investigate both of US for drug related offences. They must as a matter of fact TEST both of us for drugs and publish their outcome. You and I know you desperately need a high powered rehab before you can stop taking cocaine. And only God knows how many of your followers and fans you have initiated into these substance intake.
While I am using my resources to empower and employ people, you are busy using your followers as human shields to hurt your colleagues and targets. You may fake your personality to them, but we know you.
You must tell the world why your glorify follower @m_adeoye slide into a deadly blogger to sponsor a deadly and destructive story against me .. . Until I get justice I will NEVER back down ..
Ghanaian singer, Mzbel who gained popularity with the hit song “I be 16 years”, has confessed to using bleaching cream which according to her led to regrets.
Mzbel revealed that she is now envious of black girls because being white is not who she is.
She told Abeiku Santana on UTV’s Atuu show ;
“I have come to understand life and I am trying to connect to who I am, as a black person I don’t think I have to be apologizing for being black.
“I don’t care if people start saying I am black now, being white is not who I am and anytime I see someone with dark complexion I jealous the person. I move from Church to Church because I’m on a spiritual journey to quit bleaching”.
Popular Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji is marking her son’s first birthday and she took to social media to share cute photos of the kid.
Linda Ikeji described her son, Jayce, as the light of her life and the one who has given her life a completely new meaning and purpose.
Going further, the blogger appreciated the lord for bringing Jayce into her life and wished him a happy birthday.
Her words ;
My heart, my whole life, the light in my life and the one who has given my life purpose and a whole new meaning, is one today! . I’m completely overwhelmed. Don’t know what to say other than to say I love you more than life itself. I prayed for you and I thank God every day for answering my prayers and bringing you into my life. . . Happy birthday my son, my life, my world! ❤ Jayce is one!
Popular Footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he will marry his stunning girlfriend Georgina Rodríguez.
According to CR7, he is very confident about marrying Georgina because she has helped him so much, and it would be his mother Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro’s dream.
Speaking to Piers Morgan, he said: ‘She helped me so much. Of course I’m in love with her. We’ll be (married) one day, for sure. It’s my mum’s dream as well.’
‘So, one day. Why not? It’s great. She’s my friend. We have conversations. I open the heart for her and she opens the heart for me.’
Despite the possibility of Legal action between Nollywood Stars, Lizzy Anjorin and Toyin Abraham, the former has show no sign of relenting in her verbal attack against the latter.
Lizzy Anjorin is not slowing down in her drag session against Toyin Abraham as she has also alleged that the actress’ late father, Pastor B.E. Aimakhu denied her before he died.
Lizzy described Toyin as a mere babymama who she is way much better than and also slammed her for saying her lawyer will take up the case. Lizzy Anjorin further revealed that her anger stems from her colleague’s association with a fan who DMed an Instagram blogger to publish a fake story of her peddling drugs.
She also explained what happened at the Saudi Airport which this fan interpreted as Lizzy being taken in for a drug search. According to her, she was taken to a different spot because her passport revealed she is an actress.
Controversial Journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has expressed her unbelief for the bible in a fresh message on her social media account. Kemi backed her claim, saying the bible is riddled with ‘fake’ stories.
Read her views on the bible below titled “Why I Don’t Believe in the Bible”:
“Many of u fans all over social are asking me how I knew about Jesus and God if not the bible. Stupid dumbass question.
The answer is FROM MY UGLY SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER who told us stories. I don’t believe or read the bible. I will never touch it again. It is full of fake stories. God NEVER ENDORSED the bible! He asked us to worship him directly not thru a book or pastor. If more people were spiritual like me rather than being religious, this will be a better world.
I became a born again spiritual being Sunday December 25th 2011 and now this Sunday December 25th 2016 #Kesus is back. Remember Kesus, my spiritual name. I don’t do church, don’t respect pastors or read the bible. So many versions of it too. That King James (Lebron) version is the FAKEST!
The real King in the biblical days was not even A CHRISTIAN and his royal biblicalness had no business writing a BIBLE. Christianity has nothing to do with Christmas! Jesus was not even born December 25th either. Lies everywhere. 400 ppl got blocked off my verified Facebook page’s 77,000 and I’m ready to block another 400 who insult me.
There is an Igbo guy in my inbox now who says he wants to marry me and get rid of my bachelorette reality show, good looking and all and I must “give my life to Jesus” begging me. He says if I do he will give me $100K aka N48M. He’s a company CEO. You can’t even “buy” me with these Jesus freak lines. I already love Jesus and God and that’s why my Christmas name is #KESUS.
Absolutely no bibles, pastors or church. Religion is the biggest lie to mankind. I see ppl heading to #Mecca to stone the devil. The devil is already in ur home, office, everywhere and many DIE in stampedes there! I’m not religious, I’m spiritual. STAY SPIRITUAL! I LOVE YOU ALL!! #MerryChristmas
Big Brother Naija, housemate Mercy has cashed in her Bet9ja coins and thus successfully bought her way to the semi finals of the reality show.
Big Brother Naija Housemate, Mercy. Instagram/Official_mercyeke
Big Brother on Monday night gave the housemates first opportunity to make purchase with the coins they received in the reality show.
Diane booked a spa session with Elozonam, while Mercy begged for more coins from Mike and bought immunity from eviction next week.
This means that Mercy will escape nomination for possible eviction next week.
Recall on Sunday, after the Live Eviction show, a new twist was unveiled as the official host of BBNaija, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced that eviction has been cancelled for this week.
Obinwanne Okeke, the young Nigerian billionaire arrested by operatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on the last day of his visit to the United States in August, pleaded not guilty to the two count charge of wire and computer fraud at the commencement of his trial on Monday September 16.
Obinwanne, popurlarly known as ‘Invictus Obi’ was arraigned in court by 2pm, a week after being indicted by a federal grand jury which examined evidence gathered by the F.B.I. and presented by the United States Department of Justice.
Ruling on the case on the first day of trial, US Magistrate, Douglas Miller ordered that Mr Okeke be remanded in prison custody until February 18, 2020 while also describing the fraud case as “complex”. The trial of the Forbes 30 under 30 entrepreneur accused of orchestrating the theft of $11 million from a foreign subsidiary of American heavy equipment manufacturer, Caterpillar, is expected to continue on the announced date.
Recently evicted housemate from the Big Brother Naija house, Khafi Kareem, has denied reports that herself and her Gedoni, had s*x during their stay in the Big Brother House.
In an interview with the show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Khafi said she really likes Gedoni and that she feels a level of peace whenever she was around him but she insisted they never got involved in coitus.
Her words ;
“I felt such peace around him. I didn’t think I couldn’t be myself around him. We did not have sex. You know sex is a natural thing. If I did, I would actually say that’s what happened. I wouldn’t want to be given the penalisation or punishments for things I didn’t do. I just feel like in the house, everything is so intense so where you will get to in a relationship over three months seeing somebody and been on a date with them is like a week in the house.
The intensity seeing everybody when you wake up and when you go to sleep. I think it was after the eviction in the first week, after we were almost up that’s when our bond really grew.
YBNL raving artist, Fireboy DML drops the official music video for his new song titled, “King”. The video was shot by TG Omori.
The single is the artists most recent raving melody, it assumed control over the web quickly it spilled out of YBNL’s. Because of the wide acknowledgment and mainstream, The singer accompanies the visual for the cool mid rhythm song with snappy verses and addictive vibe, delivered by Echo.
A Nigerian Student who is a fan of Canadian Rapper, Drake got his wish of flying side by side with Drake granted as the Canadian rapper took to the social media platform to acknowledge his videos and also make the promise.
David Jagun shared some videos on Instagram in which he rapped to some hit songs by Drake and also attached his wish-list.
“Controlla (By Drake)???? (Mr Drake, All I Ask For Is To Fly At Ur Side On The Plane)@champagnepapi ..” he wrote in one of the posts.
“Don’t Disturb (By Drake)???? (Mr Drake, All I Ask For Is To Fly At Ur Side On The Plane) @champagnepapi.” David wrote in another.
Impressed with David’s Instagram videos, Drake promised to fly the Tail Solarin University of Education (TASUED) student to his show ASAP.
Drake wrote ;
“Nah @davidjagun I am flying you to a show ASAP you going 2 hard”
Lizzy Anjorin has addressed her fight with Toyin Abraham which turn a different turn after she accused her (Toyin) of using several fake accounts to troll her colleagues and also owning an Instagram blog which reported that she was subjected to a drug search at a Saudi airport.
The businesswoman and actress who was served legal papers earlier today over an alleged defamation by Toyin Abraham, debunked claims of being jealous of the mother of one. She stated that they are not on the same level and she can’t be jealous of someone who doesn’t have a car, own a house and also lied about giving birth in London.
She also alleged that Toyin Abraham gave birth in a traditional house in Nigeria and waited for 10 days to share news of her baby’s arrival. Insisting that she has a good mind and doesn’t pull other people down, Lizzy Anjorin further claimed that the “Ghost and the Tout” actress borrowed clothes for her maternity shoot.
A Nigerian police officer has been dismissed for stealing a TV set and a pair of shoes.
The dismissed police officer was attached the Jigawa State Police Command and is said to be the son of a retired police officer was identified as Abdullahi Yusuf.
FILE PHOTO for descriptive purpose
Jigawa State Police commissioner, Bala Senchi confirmed the dismissal of the officer who he said has been stealing since he joined the police force.
Confirming the dismissal, Bala said ;
“A policeman is expected to be of good characters and morals, that’s why he’s entrusted to protect the lives and properties of the people. The command would not spare any officer found tarnishing the good image of the organization.”
An angry Nigerian man took to his social media account to complain about the outrageous marriage requirements of the people of Mbaise in Imo state.
The man with the handle @AloyDSpeaker, said he went to Mbaise in Imo state with a relative who wanted to take a bride but the monetary and material requirements were just too many.
He berated the culture that fleeces prospective grooms and blamed this culture for the number of unmarried Mbaise women.
Sharing the photo, he wrote ;
I Am so pained and right now my uncle said he is not ready to Marry again and I think the #mbaise people of IMO state should change their culture on marriage
Nigerian ace comedian, Okey Bakassi, has given his two cents on what he thinks about the way things are done in the ongoing Big Brother Naija show.
Okey Bakassi who took to Instagram to lament the eviction of ‘smart and intelligent’ housemates in the reality show.
The comedian criticized the choice of Nigerians in voting for housemates, adding that their decisions showed how Nigerians select their leaders.
Bakassi said:
“The Big Brother eviction show is a reflection of the society, shows that smart, intelligent, stupid, docile human beings can coexist.
“It tells you about politics and how people vote in Nigeria. Most times you think the smart ones, intelligent ones will be the ones to win but they get to leave the reality show while the stupid ones have a way of hanging around for too long even when you don’t like them; that is the reality.
“So at the end of the show, if the stupid one wins, it is you the voters that should be blamed. It tells us about ourselves, our preferences as Nigerians.”
He, however, did not mention the names of the housemates he was referring to.
