Hushpuppi has finally responded to all the allegations by his Babymama and Mompha, that claimed he has never met or been in contact with his 4 year old old.
It all started from Mompha, who revealed the Identity of his son, and then his Babymama, who’s married, attacked him this morning, after she revealed hushpuppi called her yesterday, and called her a Nobody.
She wrote this Morning on Instagram;
This was sent to me and as you can see @hushpuppi has said iv given him a son in 2013 and has mentioned our son’s name on his snapchat.
He has refused to meet his son and have a relationship with his him. My husband and I have not stopped @hushpuppi from being a father but up till now he has not seen his son and does not contribute to his son’s upkeep. it sickens me as the mother of his child to see how he spends on fashion #Gucci #versace and never on his son.
Just because im married does not mean the biological father should not take care of his responsibilties, especially when we have kept the door open for him to be apart of his son’s life. @hushpuppi you called me a nobody yesterday on the phone for speaking the truth. You will regret that statement.
As for @mompha you didnt need to send our private conversation to @instablog9ja and involve us in your beef. I saw you as his friend, who i thought you could talk sense to him to be a Dad to his son.
If I wanted social media to know @hushpuppi does not provide for his son, I would have put it up years ago. You could have at least hidden my snap ID and not have put our son picture up.
To all the single mothers with a deadbeat dad there is light at the end of the tunnel. Just as God blessed me with a wonderful husband he can do the same for you.
In response to his Babymama, Hushpuppi revealed he has been in constant contact with his son, and he’s sent her money a couple of times, but instead she chose to divert the money for something else, to buy a car.
Hushpuppi then revealed he stopped sending her money, since she’s married.
He also shared screenshots of the gifts he bought his son, screenshot of the constant Facetime he’s had with the boy.
“How can someone say I am not in the child’s life when this was me and the child on FaceTime 3 days before the drama. She always has wanted to associate herself with my name in public, she knew what she was doing by going to mompha when there’s fight,” He started off his rant…
Hushpuppi also shared audio of the call he had with his Baby mama yesterday. In the audio, he spoke to his babymama, has reminded her of how he told her to open a bank account for the child, so he can keep on depositing money for the future of his child.. As he does not know what might happen to him (hushpuppi) in the future.
A Fruit Seller has been appluaded on Social Media, after photos of him donning a suit was shared. His reasons for wearing suits for his business, also tickled the fancy of Social Media users.
A Facebook user, Bernard Kaigama shared the photos of the fruit seller he met in Yola, and also disclosed his reasons for dressing in such a corporate manner.
He wrote:
“Clothes mean nothing until someone lives in them… This man is a fruit seller in Yola Nigeria around roundabout Mai Doki. I asked him, why dress like this? He replied, “anytime I go to the Bank for transaction I do admire the way the bankers dress, so this is my office and since I don’t have the hope of being a banker one-day… let me also dress like one. Anytime I dress like this it makes me to also have a sense of importance”
Bobrisky has declared that the liquid a man spews out from his private part, sperm, is good for the body system, as a guy.
In a post he shared on His snapchat, the crossdresser who says he’s getting married soon said: “I don fat too much BAE Thing. But seriously sperm is good because it cures some unwanted dirts in the body system.”
He continued: “I will be a beautiful bride. Don’t you guys think?”, he questioned his followers.
This is coming after the cross-dresser gave some tips and insights on how you can be gay, and not be infected with Anal Cancer [Read the details here]
A Nigerian Lady has said she cannot marry a man who lives on the mainland, as she’d rather be single, than to move with him to the mainland.
It’s not clear if she stays on the Island, But the self-acclaimed Big Girl has said, she’s not interested in Dating anyone who stays on the Mainland, like, Yaba, Egbeda, Ikorodu.. etc.
In a tweet that has since gone viral on twitter, she said: “If marriage means moving to the mainland, I’d rather stay single. Thank you.”
Few days back, we brought you reports of a Married Nigerian woman, who was found dead in a car, with a man believed to be her lover, in Ogba, Lagos on Sunday Morning.
Now, Evidences that shows that they were indeed having sex in the car, has been released by a Facebook User.
According to online reports, the husband of the woman is said he was aware of his wife’s infidelity, but then he chose to keep quiet.
The lover who happens to be the son to their landlord was said to be a close friend to the husband of the late woman. The two were found by bypassers early in the morning with the car engine and ac still running.
They quickly contacted the police who took the bodies to the morgue and according to the police, an autopsy will be conducted to ascertain the cause of their death.
A UK-Based Redeemed Christian Church of God, Jesus House London Parish Pastor, Agu Irukwu is currently under attack by some members of his congregation after he asked them give a sacrificial offering.
According to reports, the Pastor started by requesting for members willing to give £2,000 to come forward, after which he requested that those with £1, 000 come forward.
He eventually proceeded to say that anybody giving an offering of less than £250 will not be called forward as he doesn’t want to embarrass them due to the supposedly small amount.
According to Ono Bello, members of his congregation were mortified at his requests as there are personal stories of people struggling financially, with visa applications, to get on the property ladder and gain profitable employment and have not received any support from the church.
The Pastor, who was chosen in 2011 as “Britain’s Most Inspirational Black Person” allegedly pays himself and other senior Pastors in the church a six-figure salary in Pounds.
A guy of 27 years old impregnated my 16 years old sister mean while she’s about to write her waec next year.
I called the guy on phone and he said he’s ready to take responsibility of the girl and she will marry her , but me I don’t like it that way because she’s too small to bear a child and I don’t want that to happen to my sister because she’s the only girl in my family.
Now the question is I want her to abort the child and focus on her education but the guy said he ready and my mom called me and said that my sister said if anything should happen to her that it’s on our head.
Please I want you to post it so I can hear people’s opinions on this so I can know the right thing to do because I’m I’m going crazy.
Please I need a good advice on how to follow this matter. My mom want her to suffer so she can learn her lesson but me she will bring shame to me and my family. I’m just a boy of 22 years old still on the street.
Few days back, there was a story of a former teacher, Chidi Obioha, who was set to marry his former student, Nzube Nwokeji.
Now, they have gotten married, and you’d find below some photos from their wedding. Nzube in a post shared on her Facebook wall and revealed how they met and started a relationship. Read below;
“To God be the glory, who made this possible.
It all started 6 years ago when we met each other as a teacher and student in SS 3. Little did I know that life has a bigger plan and future for us.
After my SSCE in 2010, as I was about leaving secondary school, he got another job and moved, but he dropped his phone number on my biology note to enable me reach him anytime for academic assistance in pursuit of my university degree program.
Subsequently, he helped me in gaining admission in Uniport, starting from purchase of Jamb form to writing of post UTME. We started dating officially during my year one (2nd semester), and as God may have it, we connected to each other physically and spiritually so passionately.
He inspired me, supported me, encouraged me and gave me every reason to study hard and make good grades when I was in the University.
No time to pen down all the memories we have shared in the past 6 years. God and true love has bound us together bringing us together as husband and wife on 21st October 2017.
The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for being “an agent of transformation.”
This commendation was given by one of the regional ministers of the church, Pastor Mark Barango, while receiving a sum of N11, 984, 844, 11, recovered and returned to the church by the EFCC.
“My impression with the work of the EFCC is that it is perfect, perfect, perfect. The EFCC is an agent of transformation. Their work is perfect and the church is grateful that the money is returned to us”, he said.
Mr. Ishaq Salihu, South- South Zonal Head of the EFCC, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State handed over the money to him. The money was stolen by a banker and the Account Officer of the church, Ameh Cyril Idakwoji, in a web of fraudulent diversion and suppression of the finances of the church.
Troubles came for Idakwoji when Access Bank Plc petitioned the EFCC about some missing funds in the accounts of one of its corporate customers in Port Harcourt.
The customer, Jepthah International School, East- West Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, could not access N37,000,000 in its account with the bank. The bank traced the scam to one of its staff, Idakwoji and named him the mastermind of the fraudulent dealings.
Idakwoji doubled as the Account Officer of Jepthah International School and Redeemed Christian Church of God, Region 5, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He defrauded the RCCG by suppressing and diverting cheques and cash meant for the Church to cover his shady deals in Jepthah International School.
He was covering up by giving fake Statements of Accounts to both the school and the church. To execute his criminal schemes in RCCG, he forged the letter heads of the church’s Region 5 and the signatures of the Pastor in charge of the Region. He also forged the signature of the church’s accountant and attached same to the August 2017 Salary Schedule of Jepthah International school to the tune of (N7, 129, 128. 78).
The Church denied giving instruction for the payment of the salary of the school. Investigations by the Commission uncovered all the criminal movements of the fund of the church by Idakwoji and a sum of N11, 987, 844.11 found to have been stolen have now been recovered and returned to the church.
It will be recalled that a sum of N36,000,000, recovered from Idakwoji, was returned to the management of Jepthah International School by the EFCC in September.
While presenting the money to the church, Salihu emphasized the commitment of the EFCC to bursting any financial and economic scam, no matter how complex. He reiterated the zero-tolerance of the Commission for corrupt practices and warned criminal elements in the country to desist from fraudulent practices.
“Crime and criminality are not limited to any group of people. They have no creed, no gender and no religion. The RCCG is a large church and we are pleased to have been able to recover the stolen money for the church”, he said.
An appreciative Pastor Barango promised that the church will continue to pray for the continued success of the Commission.
Nigerian actress, Dayo Amusa who recently penned down a post on how she always found herself drawn to toxic men looks absolutely stunning in these new photos.
The screen diva who has some thing up her sleeves took to her Instagram page to share these lovely pictures of herself.
She wrote:
Always remember to be happy because you never know who’s falling in love with your smile.
New Week!!! New Day!!! #IGFam #thetaobrand
In a chat with Ebuka on Rubbin’ Minds, TV Personality, Latasha Ngwube, has said she cannot invite Controversial cross-dresser, Bobrisky to her show, due to his bad grammar.
Latasha Ngwube
Watch the video below, But forward to the 3:14 marker
Bobrisky, of course saw the interview, and has reacted to Latasha’s claims. “I am not your mate, Oloshi”, said the crossdresser. “You wanna compare yourself with me oh no your are finished today.”
Latasha Ngwube
He continued; “Latasha Ngwube you are a fat Idiot. Your show is the last show I will ever think of attending because I know I won’t come because I hate you so much. You have tried many times saying hi to me but I ignore you a lot. The too much fat in your body is disturbing you.”
“Secondly, this fat pig is talking abeg, can someone ask her how she got the show she’s talking about.”
Latasha Ngwube
“The fat in her body is disturbing her brain so I wouldn’t have blame you. Oloshi with small head and fat body. Everybody just wanna be relevant this day using my name to gain attention. Why can’t the bastard face her show and stop pointing fingers on others.”
The Gombe State Government has disclosed that it had approved N8 million for the procurement of anti-snake venom for the Snake Bite Treatment Centre, Kaltungo.
Gombe state Commissioner for Health, Dr Kennedy Ishaya who disclosed this to newsmen in Gombe said the state government would inform the public as soon as the venom arrive the centre.
Kennedy said the centre provided free treatment, antibiotics as and surgical care to patients bitten by snakes and added that the Federal Government had in July provided 100 ampules to the centre, adding that all the drugs had been exhausted.
He said patients from parts of the country, Cameroun and Chad Republic were patronising the centre for snake bite treatment.
He, however, said that the new 250-capacity ward for snake bite treatment was furnished with modern equipment, adding that the ward would be inaugurated in November.
The commissioner appealed to the federal government to supply additional ampoules.
Dr Abubakar Balla, offiicer in charge of the Centre, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the centre had stopped admitting patients because there was no drug.
“We do not have drugs to treat patients at the moment. Currently there are only 10 persons on admission.
“We can only treat those who can afford to buy drugs outside the hospital,’’ he said.
Balla commended the state government for approving N8 million to procure drugs.
Chydo Lawrence has just received the sum of N20,000 from a US Lady, Glenda who decided to reward him for the meaningful and insightful comments he makes on a daily basis on YabaLeftOnline.com Facebook Page.
This is coming after a Ghana-based Nigerian Guy, rewarded another reader with the sum of N100,000 for a Brilliant comment she made on our page. [Read Here]
This isn’t the first time a reader will be rewarded by another reader for a comment they’ve made on our Facebook page… It has happened a countless of times, and this is just the latest.
Glenda, a New York-based US Lady, who is an avid follower of our blog, decided to reward Chydo for his insightful comments.
She revealed in a post that she’s been following and reading Chydo’s comment for sometime now, so she decided to reward him as most of his comments has impacted her in a positive way: “Hey, I’ve been reading your comments and they literally make a lot of sense please how do I reach the admin of this page? I want to send you money, I read one of your comment and it helped my life. Please do respond”, she wrote to Chydo via the comment section..
..and then she contacted us, and sent the sum of N20,000 to Chydo..
Below is the post we made on Facebook, his comments, and her response!
Screenshot of the Credit Alert he received.
Chydo Lawrence further thanked YabaLeftOnline.com. He says the Blog has been a blessing to him, as well as other readers!
GOD BLESS GLENDA!!
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So, a few days back, a Viral Post on Facebook, by a Guy, Enyeobi Donatus made round.
Apparently, Donatus gave an advise to guys on how to properly “rape” a lady. He wrote on his Facebook: “Well for the guys that are interested, before you rape make sure you punch her neck first so she can be unconscious, then it will be easy to get into her pants, am posting out of experience, take it or leave it.”
After his post, someone buzzed him via Direct Message, and urged him to take down the post.. But he didn’t, he stood by his words. Below is what he said;
An NGO, “Stand End to Rape” posted screenshots of his post, and urged anyone with information as regards how to find him, to come forward.
A mother, who is 6-months-old pregnant, has been forced to defend and reveal why her baby bump isn’t as big as it’s expected, after folks kept bombarding her with comments, questioning why hers wasn’t showing.
Yiota Kouzoukas, who co-owns an Australian clothing website, has more than 200,000 followers on Instagram and had been inundated with questions about the size of her bump.
She took to the social media platform to post an explanation about why her bump looked so small, shedding light on a rarely talked about condition in pregnant women.
She wrote:
I receive a lot of DMs and comments regarding the size of my bump, which is why I want to explain a few things about my body. Not that I’m upset/affected by these comments at all, but more for the reason of educating in the hope that some people are less judgemental on others and even themselves.
For the first 4 months of my pregnancy, my uterus was retroverted/tilted which means that I was growing backwards into my body rather than outwards. Most people with this type of uterus tilt forward at around 12 weeks and continue growing outwards like you normally would.
My uterus didn’t “flip forward” until well into being 4 months pregnant because of the backwards tilted position paired with decade old endometriosis scarring that I have on my uterosacral ligaments.
Basically, these ligaments are acting like anchors keeping my uterus “inside” rather than “outside”, which is why I appeared smaller than most people for the first 4 or 5 months. Now, at #6monthspregnant I’m growing forwards just like everyone else while the scarring on my ligaments slowly breaks down.
My torso is also short and my stomach is naturally toned which is keeping my belly super tight, so I’ve had to personally stop all ab exercises to avoid any issues with possible ab separation.
This is for me personally, as instructed by my doctor and is in no way a blanket rule for anyone else.
I’m perfectly healthy, baby is perfectly healthy and that’s all that matters. Our bodies and bumps are all different and our shapes and sizes are all different too
When Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber were spotted hanging out last week [See The Photos Here], and The Weeknd was fine with it…but apparently things have changed.
As we confirmed earlier today, Gomez and The Weeknd decided to split sometime last week, and while we’re told Bieber was “no factor” in their breakup, a source tells E!.
Not only was Bieber photographed hanging out at Gomez’s house last weekend, they were also spotted enjoying breakfast at JOi Cafe in Westlake Village, Calif., on Sunday—just a few days after Gomez and The Weeknd called it quits.
Now, a source tells E! News, “Abel is upset about Selena hanging out with Justin, especially twice in the same week.”
Still, we’re told Gomez and Bieber are just friends.
“Selena and Justin have reconnected because they have gone through similar stuff in the past couple years with being physically and mentally exhausted from touring and just dealing with the anxiety and pressure of growing up in the public eye,” another source told us. “They have always had a strong connection, and they are leaning on each other as friends. They are both there for each other to talk and support one another.”
Though there’s nothing romantic going on between them right now, our insider adds things could “change at any moment.”
As you know, Gomez and Bieber dated for three years before splitting up in 2014, continuing their on-and-off relationship for a few years until Gomez started seeing The Weeknd in January.
Nigerian singer, Oritsefemi is set to have a white wedding with his beautiful wife, Nabila Fash on November 25th…. and they have released their pre-wedding photos.
The couple who got married in a very private legal ceremony back in April 2017, took to social media to share these photos.
A small school in rural India is gaining attention over the fact that all 300 students are ambidextrous.
Data shows that only one percent of the global population is ambidextrous, but the ambitious founder of Veena Vandini School, in Madhya Pradesh, is aiming to change that, starting at a local level.
Former soldier and Veena Vandini School founder VP Sharma stated that he was inspired to focus on ambidexterity training by India’s first president Rajendra Prasad (in office from 1950 to 1962) who was ambidextrous.
“I read in a magazine that Dr. Rajendra Prasad India’s first president used to write with both hands. This inspired me to give it a try,” Mr. Sharma said. “Later when I launched my school at my native village, I tried training the students.”
“We began training students from standard I and by the time they reach standard III, they were comfortable writing with both the hands,” Sharma added. “Students of standard VII and VIII can write with speed and accuracy. Further, they can write two scripts simultaneously, one with each hand. Students also know several languages, including Urdu.”
Every 45-minute class at Veena Vandini includes 15-minutes devoted to handwriting practice, ensuring that every student develops the ability to write with both hands.
VP Sharma also believes that the skill better enables students to learn multiple languages, and has them practice writing the same words in different languages at the same time.
Although it is widely believed to help increase concentration, more recent studies have found that this is false and studying to become ambidextrous can, in fact, harm cognitive development.
A Scientific American study revealed that ambidextrous children performed worse than left- or right-handers on a range of skills, especially in math, memory, and logical reasoning.
A study in Northern Finland indicated that children who are ambidextrous are much likelier to develop mental health issues, including ADHD, language problems, and academic problems.
VP Sharma founded the school in 1999 in the remote area of the Singrauli district Madhya Pradesh. Mr. Sharma claims that their dedication to handwriting led South Korean researchers to visit and study the pupils two years ago, to find out more about ambidexterity.
There is currently no such study or research published online.
Hushpuppi’s Babymama has revealed she’s a married woman, but then she was a single mother, with a deadbeat babydaddy, Hushpuppi.
Recall Mompha while responding to Hushpuppi on Social media, revealed that Hush has a 4-year-old son, whom he’s never seen, and taken care of. This seems to be true, as now, His babymama has also revealed Hushpuppi called her yesterday, and called her a nobody.
Here’s what she wrote on Instagram while sharing the below photo;
This was sent to me and as you can see @hushpuppi has said iv given him a son in 2013 and has mentioned our son’s name on his snapchat.
He has refused to meet his son and have a relationship with his him. My husband and I have not stopped @hushpuppi from being a father but up till now he has not seen his son and does not contribute to his son’s upkeep. it sickens me as the mother of his child to see how he spends on fashion #Gucci #versace and never on his son.
Just because im married does not mean the biological father should not take care of his responsibilties, especially when we have kept the door open for him to be apart of his son’s life. @hushpuppi you called me a nobody yesterday on the phone for speaking the truth. You will regret that statement.
As for @mompha you didnt need to send our private conversation to @instablog9ja and involve us in your beef. I saw you as his friend, who i thought you could talk sense to him to be a Dad to his son.
If I wanted social media to know @hushpuppi does not provide for his son, I would have put it up years ago. You could have at least hidden my snap ID and not have put our son picture up.
To all the single mothers with a deadbeat dad there is light at the end of the tunnel. Just as God blessed me with a wonderful husband he can do the same for you.
2face Idibia is celebrating his mum, Rose Idibia with a beautiful video as she turns a year older today.
He released a song titled “Unconditional Love” to pay tribute to his mum. The video he released on his Instagram is a collection of her photos. He wrote as caption of the video; “I love u mum!!”
Meanwhile, 2baba would have pursued an entirely different career path if he had followed his mother’s wishes.
Mrs. Rosemary Idibia had wanted her son to become either a banker, a lawyer or a doctor. This was disclosed in the afro pop star’s biography written by Ayeni Adekunle, a PR and entertainment media guru.
Mrs Idibia said: “His inclination towards music was shown at an early age of five. He would mimic songs from TV and RADIO. We hoped he would pursue one of these high sounding professions like Law, Medicine of Banking and so on.”
The Osun State Police Command has paraded a 29-year-old man, Kehinde Ariyo, who allegedly raped an 85-year-old woman in Ilesa, Osun State.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Fimihan Adeoye, who paraded the suspect said that Ariyo raped the aged woman until she passed out. The CP said the woman was later resuscitated at a hospital.
The CP added that the old woman sustained serious injury when she was being raped by Ariyo but that she was responding to treatment in hospital. CP Adeoye assured that the suspect would be prosecuted after necessary investigation.
On his part, Ariyo said he was coming from a night party and that he needed a place to sleep till the following morning. He said he pleaded with the woman to allow him stay in her house till the morning and that the woman obliged him.
According to him, “In the night, I went to the room where the woman slept and told her that I needed to tell her something. I told her to open her door and she did. I cannot remember other things. I just know that it was not more than two rounds and I know it was the work of Satan.”
Selena Gomez and The Weeknd have split after nearly 10 months of dating, a source close to the “Wolves” songstress confirms to Us Weekly.
The news comes soon after it was revealed that Gomez has been spending time with her ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber. They rekindled their friendship a few months after her kidney transplant. The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) didn’t mind, though. “The Weeknd doesn’t think Selena talking to Justin again is weird at all. He doesn’t care,” a source previously told Us.
They started dating in January and made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Met Gala in New York City in May. They also traveled the globe together as she joined him on his Starboy: Legend of the Fall Tour.
Just one month before they called it quits, Gomez and the “Die for You” singer’s romance appeared to be as strong as ever. “They’re rock solid and very happy together,” a source exclusively told Us in September, the same month that the couple shared a kiss on the red carpet at a Harper’s Bazaar event in NYC.
Wizkid was born and raised in Surulere, a place he’s never for once ashamed to rep…. and to celebrate his street, the Starboy paid a visit to the Zanga, where it all began.
The Star Singer, Wizkid, is currently in the Country after a fresh tour with American Rapper, Future. The Starboy took the opportunity to visit his hood in Surulere where he grew up.
He was received with cheers from the old and young in the hood who found it awesome to be close to their neighborhood’s biggest musical export.
Popular child star and self-professed feminist, Sharon Ezeamaka who launched her acting career at the age of five with her appearance in the movie, ‘Narrow Escape’ alongside Nollywood juggernaut, Pete Edochie, has in a new interview with The SUN talked about childhood, growing up with a single mother, passion for acting and her stand as a feminist in a male dominated industry.
Ever since herogressed into appearing in dozens of movies and TV series much to viewers’ delight.
See her chats below:
You started acting what year?
I started acting when I was five, but before that I did a commercial. I did my first commercial when I was a year and six months, it was a Peak Milk calendar. I remember because it is my favourite picture ever, and I did a lot of commercials in-between. I did my first film when I was five-years-old. My first film was called ‘Narrow Escape’. It’s really, really old. It was with Pete Edochie and Ann Njemanze.
How did you get into acting at such an early age?
I had a modeling agent because I was doing commercials when I was much more younger. I think he used to be my mum’s modeling agent because my mum was a model. So, somehow he said, ‘there is a film, do you want to do it?’ I was like, ‘yeah, sure let’s try it’. Apparently, I’ve always had a thing for performing, acting and singing and just being all over the place, so my mum thought it was a good idea, and I did it. So long as I enjoyed it, I continued to do it.
Acting for the first time at five, what was the first time at five, what was the experience like?
I think the first time I got the feeling of ‘okay, I’m an actor’ was when I did this film called, ‘Romantic Attraction’ with RMD, Stella Damasus and Chioma Chukwuka; that was my first major role as a child. That was when I kind of fell in love with acting. I really enjoyed doing this and it was really exciting getting to play someone else, because I’ve always loved playing dress-up anyway. I remember when I was younger and my mum had visitors; I used to dress-up with her wigs and her shoes and imitate her the way she talks, imitate her friends and stuff like that. So, it was really nice for me.
So basically, you are following in your mother’s footsteps?
Yes. I got my creative part of myself from my mom.
So when did MTV Shuga happen to you?
I think I was twenty-one. I stopped doing ‘Dear Mother’ series when I was eighteen. I took a break from acting to really figure out if I wanted to do it as an adult, so I took a break and did a couple of other things that weren’t acting related. I worked in Fab Magazine, for like a year and half. It’s a fashion and lifestyle magazine. So, I wanted to take a break to really figure out, because I’ve been doing it (acting) for such a long time and I’m comfortable or do I really love it? So, while I was in the middle of my break, I was called to audition for Shuga and I remember I auditioned for Tope Oshin and got the part, that’s how it happened, which was really exciting because I was a huge fan of the show before auditioning.
Aside acting, what else are you into?
I just started a company with my mum; it’s a clothing company. We are still trying to get it off the ground. I’m building my business and considering learning cinematography and editing and other stuffs that are related to film because it’s really a part of my life. I want it to be part of my life forever – not just acting but writing and directing and producing and things like that.
It must really be hard for you as a woman to do all these?
No actually. I don’t think it has to do with gender. I think if you love it enough and you are willing to put in the work, because what lots of people fail to understand is that it’s hard work. People want to be an actor and when they see how much you have to work and how long the hours are, they are like; I don’t think I want to do it. I think if you love it enough and you are willing to put in the work? Anyone can do it.
So, you are saying that hard work eclipses the idea of gender roles? Don’t you think men are more favoured?
I’ve been an actor, obviously I always play the part of girls, so maybe when I decide to venture into other parts like directing and writing then maybe I can have an informed opinion about what it’s like. I think generally in the world, women have to usually work twice as hard as to get what a man doesn’t even work that hard for. It’s just the way the world is but I do think it’s getting to a place where more women are standing up for themselves and more people are starting to realize that just because someone is a woman doesn’t mean that she can’t bring just as much, or even more to the table. My gender has never really been something that I feel like it’s going to limit me. I think the only thing that can limit you is yourself at the end of the day.
The feminist movement is…?
I’m a feminist! Let’s start from there. I don’t joke with that part of my life. I’m a feminist. I’ve been a feminist since before it became a ‘thing’. I’ve always been a feminist.
How do you describe your version of feminism, as there are different types?
For me, whenever someone says, ‘you are a feminist?’ I’m like, ‘have you gone to the dictionary to know what that word means?’ It just basically means someone who believes that men and women should have equal opportunities; economically, socially and in every area of their lives, and I don’t think that is far-fetched. I think that if I work hard for something, I should be able to get it whether I am a man or a woman. It means that I believe that we should have equal opportunities. Just because I’m a girl doesn’t mean I can’t do this because I’m a girl.
Most people would disagree with you on that.
I know. I would disagree with them on everything.
Especially when it comes to the home front?
Yes, I disagree with them on that too. I was raised by a woman. It never stopped her from being an incredible parent. I mean it’s just society’s idea of what a woman should be. I don’t think that applies to anything. I feel a man can be just as good a parent as a mum and a woman as good a parent as a dad. Does it really matter what your gender is? All that matters is who you are at the end of the day.
You grew up with a single mother?
Yes, I did and I turned out like this because she is amazing. I grew up with a single parent and I never felt like I was missing anything because she puts all of her attention on us. My mum is a superhero and there are lots of mums in the world who are superheroes like her and most people don’t see it that way because you don’t have a dad. I don’t think why people feel there is something wrong with you because you grew up with a single mother.
How did it feel like growing up without a male figure in your life, were you bullied because of this?
I dare someone to bully me about that. I wasn’t bullied by anyone, I never felt weird, and I never felt some type of weight, I never. It was just my reality; it’s perfect.
What about your dad?
My parents are divorced. I don’t hide it. I’m comfortable about it. The thing is, it’s a reality for so many people, but somehow it still seems like such a taboo and I don’t understand why. Sometimes, relationships don’t work, and at the end of the day, parents do what’s best for the children and my mum did an incredible job.
Most people would say that a woman’s place is in the kitchen, what’s your take on that?
No it is not. A grown woman’s place is wherever she decides that it is. There are lots of women who are so well-educated, they have great jobs, it’s not like people expect them to end up in the kitchen or making the beds and all I can say is, would you expect that of a man?
You are not single are you?
I am.
Searching?
No.
Why?
I don’t have the time. I mean, being in a relationship is fun but I feel like there are times in your life when you need to be by yourself, because you are trying to evolve as a person and figure out what you want and it’s hard to do that when there is someone else’s feelings you have to consider on everything. I am not searching; I’m happy, single and okay with it.
After your secondary school, did you advance to the university?
I didn’t want to.
Why is that?
I don’t know, maybe because I have spent a long time being an actor. I didn’t just want to go to school just for… ‘Okay she went to school’. I am going to school in a couple of years to study film. I figured if I have to go to university, I might as well do something I cared about. Get some experience and do something that I really, really love, something that I can actually use in my real life.
24-year-old Auchi Polytechnic student has been reportedly dead in an auto crash after taking to Facebook to announce that he’ll soon join the league of graduates.
The deceased, who is identified on Facebook as Itz Rog Royal shared a picture of himself alongside his friends as they sign out of the school after their last papers before becoming a victim of the fatal accident.
He wrote:
Its been God all the way few days to my graduation, not easy to be an engineer…..
#godovereverything
His friends has since taken to Facebook to write tributes to him.
Nigerian Journalist, Gbenga Aborowa has, in a lengthy post on social media described controversial On-Air Personality, Daddy Freeze as a modern day Martin Luther.
He gave a brief introduction of who Martin Luther is and added that ‘Like 50 cent said the Modern day Pentecostal church in Nigeria has resolved to get rich or die trying’
He wrote:
“I celebrate this man Ifedayo Olarinde affectionately known as @daddyfreeze he is a brave man who has decided to speak against the clergy who profit off the misery and oppression of the hopeless and gullible in society he is a modern day Martin Luther.Martin luther was a German Monk and one of Western history’s most significant figures.
Luther spent his early years in relative anonymity as a monk and scholar. But in 1517 Luther penned a document attacking the Catholic Church’s corrupt practice of selling “indulgences” to absolve sin.
His “95 Theses,” which propounded two central beliefs—that the Bible is the central religious authority and that humans may reach salvation only by their faith and not by their deeds—was to spark the Protestant Reformation. Fast forward to 2017 the protestant church seems to be more of a commercial enterprise.
supporters of ostentatious and obviously manipulative men of the cloak are quick to put the critics in check by quoting “touch not mine anointed” lines ostensibly to show that men of “God” are above reproach and as such “lesser” men have no right whatsoever to criticize or condemn perceived wrong doings of these high men of “God.”
But is this the case? Are these men truly above reproach?The modern Nigerian church tasks it’s members to donate towards various projects such as universities and elitist secondary schools, but curiously, the poorer members of such prosperity centers can neither send their wards or kids to such schools, neither do the churches have a program to cater for the poor amongst their flock.
Unlike the early missionaries who accommodated both the rich and poor in their schools, it is no longer business as usual for the poor.
You either sow and get rich so that your children can also benefit from the schools built by the church you attend or find a lesser alternative, while hoping for a better day! The Church has become a class conscious body. We are no longer our brother’s keepers.
Like 50 cent said the Modern day Pentecostal church in Nigeria has resolved to get rich or die trying #Religion #Church #DaddyFreeze #Reformation #FreeTheSheeple”
Comedian and father of one, Seyi Law has taken to social media to share an experience he had with some Military Men he met today on his way to Abuja.
According to him, he met them in a traffic congestion on his way to Abuja, and when they recognized him, he had to come down and give them some money, but they rejected it.
He wrote:
Salute to the Men of the Nigeria Army who work tirelessly to protect us. I met these men on my to Abuja from Jos yesterday morning and they recognised me, I couldn’t help but come down and take pictures while appreciating them.
I gave them something, they rejected saying, Seyilaw na our work we dey do o. I had to persuade them to take as I was only appreciating them. I am super proud of them.
God keep them and others for their families.
A scoundrel police officer, identified as Barau Garba who was accused of abducting and raping a 14-year-old girl in Anambra state, has been arrested.
The uniformed suspect allegedly raped the little girl till her vagina was ruptured, after abducting her on the 14th of October 2017.
At a press conference today, the Anambra State police commissioner, Garba Umar confirmed his arrest and disclosed that he will be arraigned before the appropriate Court of the land as soon as the criminal investigation against him is concluded.
He said:
“The Police Command wishes to confirm the arrest of F/No 275601 CPL Bara’u Garba attached to 7PMF Sokoto but deployed to Anambra State on special duty for the alleged abduction and defilement of a 14yrs old girl.
The erring policeman was arrested, defaulted and detained accordingly; and is facing Police internal disciplinary procedures. He will be arraigned before the appropriate Court of the land as soon as the criminal investigation against him is concluded.
This is indeed an isolated case and does not reflect the core values and ethics of the Nigeria Police Force. Justice will not only be done but seen to have been done.”
A 21-year-old Nigerian lady, identified as Nwafor Eurel has shared photos and narrated how a man brought thugs with him and allegedly raped her in Alaba, Lagos state.
She narrated her ordeal in a video she shared on social media and revealed that all efforts to get justice has proved abortive as the man keeps bribing police officers.
She wrote:
“MY NAME IS NWAFOR EUREL ON AUGUST 26 2017 I WAS SEXUALLY DEFILLED BY A PARTICULAR MAN MR TONY, WHO IS ALSO A MUDERER ND ALL EFFORTS TO BRING THIS MAN TO BOOK HAS PROOVED ABBORTIVE BECAUSE THIS MAN KEEPS BRIBING ALL THE POLICESTATION FROM THE DPO OJO STATION UP TO THE ZONE 2 POLICESTATION OBALANDE PLEASE HELP ME,THIS CRIMINAL ALSO COLLECTED ALL MA PROPERTIES PLEASE PLEASE
#please help me bring this mr Tony to justice he is a rapist”
Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has revealed what really happened in the viral video which shows him rolling on the floor in Prophet TB Joshua’s Synagogue church of all Nations church.
The Nollywood bad boy said in an interview with Channels that he was forced to come to the church as he was taken advantage of although he wasn’t paid for the act.
He also spoke about the fight he had with Olisa Adibua and how he reached out to him but he refused to let go.
