Former Nigerian footballer, Emmanuel Emenike, has responded to the demolition of houses built on waterways in the Ikota Area of Lagos state.
Videos of the mansions being demolished were shared online over the weekend, and residents were seen weeping over the loss of their homes.
However, the state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, who spoke to the residents, firmly stated that they were given ample time to vacate the buildings, but they refused.
In response to the incident, Emenike took to his Instagram page to express concern that Igbo people are in “trouble” in Lagos and urged them to relocate their investments to the South East.
He wrote,
“The sadness is too much after getting approval from the same Lagos State Government. This is pure wickedness.
“Igbos are in trouble.
“Bring your investment back home my people. We have Abia State, Imo State, Anambra State, Enugu State and Ebonyi State.”
See his post below,
In other news, Nigerian businessman, Wale Jana, has taken to social media to react to the marital crisis of American superstars, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith. Continue reading here
A few hours later, Yul took to his Instagram page to share the trailer of a movie he featured in and boasted about being irreplaceable. According to him, his fans say he is irreplaceable, and they are 100% right.
“My fans always say that Yul Edochie is irreplaceable.
They’re 100% right,” he wrote.
Though his post was presumably in relation to the movie, some netizens speculated that he was indirectly reacting to his first wife’s vacation.
Read some comments as you scroll,
@brenda7761johnson wrote, “We watch only French movies now because that’s what queen may speak now, we move.”
@shomie_thickana wrote, “We expected a post from you. Queen May said we should be speaking french now ohhh so na only french movies we go watch”
@judy_toto_infested_maggot_ wrote, “Sign of depression is wen you keep posting old videos and pictures means the person is restless and missing someone he really loves.”
@bravebarr wrote, “Did you people see how Queen May is looking? Oh no! Everyone needs her kinda grace. Such a sweet Soul.”
@paulinenkollie_ wrote, “We are currently in France we don’t care what you got going on in Nigeria.”
Nigerian singer and DMW signee, Tobechukwu Victor Okoh popularly known as Peruzzi has revealed during a freestyle in his studio that he wrote Davido’s global hit song ‘Unavailable’.
The song which is number five on Davido’s recently released album ‘Timeless’ features Musa Keys, a fellow artiste, has now gained sixty-six million views on YouTube and 99m plus plays on Spotify.
Peruzzi who was signed to Davido’s Music World (DMW) in 2018, once revealed that he was the brain behind Risky, another hit song by Davido which was released in 2019.
During is freestyle he mentioned that “Risky, but what do you expect when I wrote risky…When I wrote unavailable, I was still unavailable I did it though see the outcomes unbelieve”
The video which is currently been shared on every social media platforms has caught the attention of many internet user.
While some were surprised at the revelation, others hailed his pen game and many felt since Davido gave him credit for the song there was no need for him to mention whatever he said in the video.
Below are some of the comments from the post
@ollamillekan U can be a song writer but d question is dem pay u Abi them no pay u?
@CRAFTBOY He was paid, so why is he saying it?
@Bigdreamz_Mfk Him don use style tell una say na him de give him boss hit songs
A Nigerian lady has posted a video on social media, where she shared how people especially men admired her hairstyle.
The lady who goes by username @fayy_gold shared the video on TikTok with the caption “POV: Neat braids and Men is 5&6.”
According to her she had come across a trending video where a guy mentioned that men find braids (all back) very attractive on women.
To prove whether the statement in question was true, she decided to give it a try. She went to different public places with her hair braided ‘all back’.
She then revealed how she received a lot of compliments from people, both male and female.
She further disclosed that she decided to change location to see if the reaction would be the same somewhere else. To her surprise, quite a number of guys were requesting for her number.
Beneath the video she added “some call it understanding gf hair but this is my new flex.”
Majority of netizens have thrown their support behind her while others complimented her by calling her sweet names.
Below are some of the comments,
@Morgan Reese Normally this hairstyle looks more attractive than any wig
@Gerald St James All back braids on fair ladies or low cut on brown skin babies…. They can have my destiny..
@emmyjoe this hairstyle gives guys wifey material, homely and down to earth.
@EBENEZER I can do anything for a girl that have this hair style
Titi, the mother of reality TV starAngel Smith, has responded after facing heavy criticism from fans of her daughter’s colleague, Mercy Eke.
Apparently, Mercy’s fans organized a Space session on the microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter) where they strongly criticized Angel and her mother.
They accused Angel of engaging in promiscuous activities in exchange for money and material things. They also alleged that she ‘followed’ a rich man because she wanted him to gift her a Van Cleef jewelry.
As if that wasn’t enough, they also attacked her mother, accusing her of abandoning Angel during her childhood to engage in prostitution in Ghana. They also called her a failed mother who depends on her daughter to feed.
Listen to the trending voice note below,
The conversation caught the attention of Angel’s mother and she slammed the woman for slutshamming her and her daughter.
Read her full post below,
“So you old fools know that your fave is my age mate but yet you lots want to drag a 23years old girl…all of you slut-shaming my child in the name of Jesus all your female children will always be slut-shaming AMEN🙏
That was how you morons lied that I told archangels not to vote for your fave..y’all should not even make me start talking because if I start the matter go long..every single curse you women used on my child I send it back to senders in 1000folds
Nigerians and judging pain they don’t understand 5/6…tagging me a prostitute is a big slap on y’all faces because I’m yet to see pictures of me on the streets of Ghana prostituting even my country people can never accuse me of that and that is on God…”
A social media user has revealed online that ever since a python was killed in in their estate the residents have been living in fear.
The user with the handle, @RealOlaudah shared this via the microblogging platform X, where many questions are begging for answers ever since the snake was found and killed.
The user emphasized on the fact that the reptile was big and had been feeding off their domestic animals, but that night was its last.
Sharing the video of the reptile the user attached a lengthy caption to it, which reads,
Since last night, when a python was killed in Dolphin Estate, there are so many questions begging for answers, anxieties, uneasiness, and fear amongst some residents. A snake this big 😳!
We decided to dig further if we could get any narrative that makes sense as to why it happened.
1. The property is occupied by a known young man. He is not around, but his driver is around, and he sleeps in the BQ.
2. The next house to this particular house keeps pet dogs. The dogs are many, as they reproduce. The owners of the dogs have noticed over time, that, whenever the dogs gave birth, some of the puppies just got missing without any trace. Maybe out of 8 puppies, they would see 4 puppies.
3. Behind those stretch of houses in the Estate is the SSS Quarters with large grounds, bushes, and canal.
4. The driver was in the BQ with a weak ceiling where the snake came to and fell. It immediately curled up and raised its head at the center in readiness to attack. The owner was notified that there was a snake in his house that no one could kill bcos it was ready to attack. The owner called a friend of his in Parkview Estate, who has a shotgun with a license. He came from Parkview, shot, and killed the snake.
5. It was also reported that several cats that loitered in ceilings have been missing.
Reasoning:
The snake came from the SSS quarters arena to fetch for the cats and dog puppies to eat. It is not the first time, but last night became its last.
Its destination is the next house where the puppies are kept.
Lesson:
There are houses in the estate that have been unoccupied for so long, and the compounds are overgrown with shrubs and looking forest-like. They will harbor reptiles like this and also help them to breed.
In July 2022, Pamilerin raised the bar for his fellow men as he proposes to his girlfriend with a yacht and an helicopter.
It would be recalled that the media personality caused a buzz on social media on Valentine’s Day after he rented two billboards in the heart of Lagos to celebrate his girlfriend.
Well, to pop the big question, Pamilerin took it up a notch by renting an helicopter and a yacht and hosted an intimate dinner afterwards with close friends in attendance, including popular singer Timi Dakolo.
He took to Twitter to share their engagement photos and recounted how the proposal went down. Read here
Social media influencer, Reno Omokri has stirred a heated debate on social media with his message urging Nigerians considering emigration to think twice before pursuing the idea of greener pastures abroad.
In a thought-provoking tweet, Reno cautioned against falling for the rosy picture painted by friends who have successfully “japa’ed” (emigrated).
Reno highlighted a common occurrence experienced by those who manage to travel abroad, he claimed that there is a change in attitude from friends already settled abroad. He pointed out that some friends may avoid contact as they never truly expected their friends to secure visas, fearing that they might be burdened with accommodating them.
Moreover, he emphasized that many immigrants who thrive overseas are financially independent, engaging in businesses that do not require physical presence or leveraging intellectual property, e-commerce, or monetized social media.
The influencer shed light on the harsh reality faced by numerous immigrants who find themselves caught in the relentless rat race. Working multiple jobs, often enduring a grueling 9-5 schedule, they risk losing their possessions should they miss three consecutive payments.
Reno argued that owning a bungalow in Lugbe, FCT, or a flat in Oworonshoki, Lagos, places individuals in a better position than many of the social media personas whose lives are heavily mortgaged.
Reno’s message has triggered a lot of reactions on the internet, with some commending his frankness, while others criticize him for interfering in their personal choices.
Regardless, his words serve as a reminder for those who plan to JAPA to approach the decision with caution, as a lavish lifestyle abroad shown by their peers may not always match the reality.
A young Nigerian woman has taken to social media to celebrate her father for singlehandedly raising her and her siblings for 20 years.
The woman, who goes by the handle @chisomstella on the microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter), hailed her father for accomplishing what seemed ‘impossible’ by raising her and her siblings on his own.
She shared lovely photos of her father with her and her three other siblings, showcasing their transformation over the years. Sadly, her father passed away last year.
She wrote,
“Basically did the impossible raising us on his own for 20 years.
“The love he gave was unreal.”
“I think about him everyday. Forever grateful for my angel.”
See below,
The tweet has since gone viral on various social media platforms and stirred a barrage of comments from netizens who commended her father.
Read some comments as you scroll,
@sazzywithvibes wrote, “Such a sweet Dad. He is proud of you and your siblings up there in heaven”
@V_I_C_K wrote, “Love that his nice smile. A proper chief and big man. May God continue resting his sweet soul”
@emmychino wrote, “Mehn…. I’m liking your dad already even without meeting him. What he did is almost impossible. He is the kind of father every man should aspire to be.
Your dad is not just a “king,” he is also a real life hero!”
@CK1london wrote, “This one tweet has traveled the world and the gorgeous memory of your dad lives on. You can tell from his smile he was a lovely man. Make him proud, he’s watching”
Popular media personality, Nedu has taken to social media to express his concerns over the ongoing divorce and child custody battle between renowned On-air personality, Dotun and his estranged wife, Taiwo.
The couple’s public dispute has captured the attention of both celebrities and social media users alike, with many weighing in on the matter.
Dotun, known for his charismatic on-air personality, recently revealed that he has been unable to see his children since the divorce proceedings commenced.
This statement sparked a wave of discussions and prompted Nedu among many others to speak out on his Instagram story, urging Dotun’s wife to allow the children to see their father.
In his heartfelt post, Nedu emphasized the importance of children having access to both parents, that denying them this right could have severe emotional consequences.
“Children must never be used as pawns… Kids need their dads as they do their mum… You are killing them emotionally if you deny them this right,” Nedu wrote, addressing Taiwo directly.
His message also included a hopeful note, assuring Dotun that the situation would eventually be resolved positively.
@do2dtun it will all end in praise. he said
While some found Nedu’s plea agreeable, many have criticized the couple for airing their issues on social media, many also expressed concern for the well-being of the children caught in the middle of the drama, as commentators highlight the potential negative impact on the children’s emotional state.
As the tussle continues, it is hoped that Dotun and Taiwo will find a peaceful resolution that prioritize the best interests of their children and bring an end to the ongoing saga.
Nigerian businessman, Wale Jana, has taken to social media to react to the marital crisis of American superstars, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith.
The Hollywood couple was recently in the news after Jada granted an interview where she disclosed that she and Will have been separated and living apart for 7 years after growing tired of trying to save their marriage.
She also referred to the late rapper Tupac Shakur, who passed away in September 1996, as her soulmate, sparking mixed reactions from those who felt slighted by her statement because she has been married to Will for 27 years.
In reaction to their marriage saga, Wale Jana took to his Instagram page to offer a piece of advice to men, using Will as an example.
He advised men to distance themselves from any woman who is playing hard to get because they are most likely not physically, mentally, and emotionally attracted to them.
Read his full post below,
“Proverbs 12:4 “ A worthy wife is a crown for her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.”
All of us know Will Smith, he has been one of the iconic figures on our screens for the past 20 years and every year he just gets better!
However I think he made one mistake in his life; he married the wrong woman and he loved her obsessively and passionately and all she gave him back in return is embarrassment, disgrace and shame. Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars because he insulted his wife (now we know they had even been separated for 7 years)
How do you deal with a wife who keeps telling everyone that the real love of her life is Tupac and that if Tupac was alive, she would never have married Will Smith! How do you deal with a wife who told the world she cheated on Will Smith and that she was forced to marry him?
Will Smith on the other hand has never spoken a derogatory word against her, he has treated her with so much honor and respect.
The big lesson for this is that not all women can be loved! Your sacrifices, devotion, success and years of commitment will not change anything if you are with a woman who is determined to disgrace you at all costs.
Men please watch out for the red flags if she’s playing hard to get she most likely doesn’t like you! Walk away! Don’t be a mumu and let her trample all over you! Because once you set that pattern you may have to live that way throughout the marriage.
A video which is being circulated on social media has generated a lot of hilarious reaction from internet users especially Nigerians.
The video which was shared on Instagram by @therealrobbrydges with the caption ‘On time for a Nigerian wedding‘ and is currently trending, depicts how Africans barely keep to time while attending an event.
In the video, two white men are seen walking hurriedly to attend a Nigerian wedding feeling they are late but they were met with an interesting surprise.
According to them, the wedding was supposed to begin at 6 o’clock but they arrived at 6:05 making them five minutes late and they were worried they were going to miss out.
The gentlemen were taken aback when they got to the wedding location and found the hall empty, this made them question each other ‘if they were in the right place’ and when the event would start.
This however, has caught the attention of many netizens online, as a majority of them could relate, referring to the situation as ‘African time’.
African time which refers to the quality of not arriving somewhere at the right time or lateness is popularly exhibited among Africans.
Below are some of the reactions from netizens;
@cindyokafor Shey make we tell them abt african time🤔
@taiwoalabiho2_ They were not informed 😂 😂
@ella_of_troy “Are we in the right place”?😂😂😂 You are my dear, you just didn’t use African time!😂😂 Go back to your room, sleep for like extra 2-3hrs and then come back😂 no vex, na so we Dey do for here😂
@creamydency They didn’t tell una?😂 We have our own time AFRICAN TIME😂😂😂
A Nigerian man, identified simply as Neo, has expressed the opinion that a woman who has lost her virginity has no business wearing a white gown on her wedding day.
Neo shared this controversial view on the microblogging platform X on Saturday, October 15, in response to a post asking netizens to share their unpopular opinions about weddings.
According to him, a non-virgin woman shouldn’t wear white on her wedding day because the color symbolizes purity, and she is no longer pure.
He also added that a non-virgin woman has no right to demand an expensive wedding.
“A woman who you did not meet and marry as a virgin has no business using a white wedding gown on the wedding day. White Signifies purity, so a non-virgin has no business wearing a white wedding gown,” he said.
“Your wedding should never cost more than 20% of your annual income. If you make 150k monthly, that’s N1.8m annually. Your wedding should not cost more than 360k.
“Any woman who will not align with your budget for a wedding has no business being your wife in the first place. 3b)A woman who you did not meet as a virgin is not even in any position to demand an expensive wedding.
“Insanity is having a dream wedding that you wouldn’t be funding or contributing a dime to. As a man, it is not your duty to fund the teenage wedding imaginations (dreams) of women
“Irrespective of all the billions you spend on your wedding day, you will not satisfy all your guests, and it will not have any bearing whatsoever on the success of your marriage
“More than 70% of women are much more interested in the wedding than they are the marriage.
“Stop allowing the media and society to brainwash you into believing the wedding is all about the bride. The wedding won’t hold if the groom is not in attendance. It’s not her day anything, it’s a day for both the groom and the bride”
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1)A woman who you did not meet and marry as a virgin has no business using a white wedding gown on the wedding day. White Signifies purity, so a non-virgin has no business wearing a white wedding gown.
2)Your wedding should never cost more than 20% of your annual income. If you… https://t.co/M8raEfD0dn
Reality TV star, Adekunle Olopade has said that his colleague Doyin David is too blunt and would someday get into trouble.
Doyin Davids is renowned for being direct. She had an argument with Venita Akpofure in the third week of her time in the Big Brother Naija house following the Ilebaye-Ike drama.
A few weeks after her altercation with Venita, Doyin also had an altercation with Pere Egbi, which led to a violent deed on Pere’s part. During his confrontation with Doyin David, Pere slammed against the wall of Big Brother.
Adekunle, who has reconciled with Doyin following their arguments during their reunion, said in a recent interview that Doyin is a brilliant and kind friend, but that her one shortcoming is her inability to restrain her speech.
According to him, this act might get Doyin in trouble one day.
Watch the video below.
Doyin’s mouth will put her in trouble. She doesn't think before she talks, it’s who she is — Adekunle.
Recall that the Edo-born reality TV star emerged as the winner of the show in 2022 and walked away with the N100 million grand prize.
In reaction to the report, Phyna took to the microblogging platform X to reveal that she is heartbroken by the news and would go live on her Instagram page to address it.
She tweeted,
“In the history of dragging ….. this is the first time I cried and it touched me 💔
Let’s meet later on instagram live.”
Popular Nollywood actress, Moyo Lawal, has finally talked about the leaked tape she recorded with her ex-fiance.
Recall how the actress gained attention on social media last month with the release of a video showing her engaging in sexual activity with a man.
Taking to her Instagram page, Moyo said that she only engaged in sexual activity twice in 2017—one of which led to the leak of the tape.
She said that despite the fact that he doesn’t reside in Nigeria and that they were already planning a wedding, she agreed to record the tape with him.
She stated she had to break up with him because of a lack of communication, noting how she generally puts her life on hold for every man she encounters.
In her words;
“Until a lioness tells her story, every hunter will continue to be a hero. People always take quiet, non-problematic people as fools. However, I think it is time for me to start talking. One thing… I can tell you for a fact however that things are never what they seem to be. I only had xxx twice last year, one of those times is the video.
That I agreed to because he started recording after the fact, he doesn’t live in Nigeria, but he put in a lot of work winning my trust over the years and I mean a lot. So much so, we were already working towards a house, marriage, and all. That is why I had to break up with him last year, when I started having communication challenges with him because I put my entire life on pause with any man I am dating.
I have not made so many sacrifices by turning down so many dating offers, sleeping alone 90% of my entire adult life, choosing to be alone .. to having an ugly video that happened when I was ill, hanging over my head ( meanwhile to the set of unbelievers who actually thought that video was released by me, because of a foolish narrative that started because I didn’t point fingers or start trash talking or blaming anyone and stayed quiet to end it all quickly …
I honestly don’t know what to tell you ) The rest of my caption is in my slides) P.S. They say what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and changes you. I pray I become carefree and outgoing because doing life the right way has shown my enemy shege.”
Reality TV star, Adekunle Olopade has declared that his relationship with Venita Akpofure was not a strategy to get votes.
Adekunle disclosed that, despite not being in a relationship last year, he was a finalist in the “Level Up” season in a recent interview with Miracle OP.
According to him, Venita’s intelligence attracted him to her.
He said,
“I don’t think we both navigated around ourselves as a strategy.” Because, as you may have noted, we were constantly present in the room. We constantly took ourselves away from everything that was going on in the house. So, in the back of my mind, I don’t think that’s a strategy.
We were just at ease with ourselves. Because there was more craziness in the House. “We were like, no, this isn’t going to affect us.
Thank God we found ourselves. But, you know, real-life events, we’ll see what happens as time passes.”
In other news, Adekunle Olopade has spoken out on his justification for refusing presents from fans addressing his relationship with Venita outside Biggie’s house.
Adekunle made it clear in a recent radio interview that he doesn’t want any gifts of any type from their shippers.
According to Adekunle, there is typically an expectation when you receive support from fans and shippers because of your relationship with a particular housemate.
He claimed that when these supporters give their fave presents and the ship sinks, they will turn around and blame their fave for taking advantage of them.
Big Brother Naija ‘All Stars’ housemate, Mercy Eke, has broken down in tears as she confesses that during the BBNaija All Stars show, her only source of support was from her fans.
The Imo-born influencer expressed her hatred for her heart in a recent interview with media personality, Hero Daniels.
She emphasized that although there had been two prior winners during the All Stars show, it appeared as though her victory had turned into a crime.
Mercy Eke said that her main transgression was her need for more, but that in and of itself isn’t always evil.
She admitted that during her time on the show, her fans were the only ones to support her, voting to keep her in the house till the very last day.
Mercy praised them for their unceasing display of affection, even after she had left the house.
Watch her speak below,
In other news, Mercy Eke, has made a surprising revelation about her alleged relationship with a billionaire.
Recall that a few weeks ago, Mercy caused a huge stir after revealing that her boyfriend offered her N120 million to dissuade her from participating in the show.
She made this statement during a conversation with her fellow housemates during her stay in the house. According to her, her boyfriend is very jealous and didn’t want her to participate in the All Stars edition of the reality show.
In an attempt to discourage her, she claimed that he offered her an amount equivalent to the N120 million prize money so that she would stay back, but she turned down his offer.
However, in a post-show interview with Toke Makinwa, Mercy Eke made a swift U-turn, stating that she lied about having a billionaire boyfriend.
According to her, she only made that claim to chase the male housemates away from her because she wasn’t interested in a relationship
Whitemoney recently posted a video of himself with some of his fans who had come with expensive gifts on his Instagram account.
Whitemoney commented on the ‘audio life’ he is living and emphasised how delicious it was while posing in a picture on his Instagram story with the money cakes.
The singer was also spotted joking around with his followers about doubters, calling them false and unreal, as some had suggested.
“Audio money, audio cake; people here are not real. All my hired fans make some noise. We fake it till we make it; we love it! You can’t drag who’s dragging on the ground,” he said while laughing hysterically.
Reacting to his video, Miracle wrote, “I love the way Whitemoney is dealing with those haters and betrayers 😂😂😂”
Davy commented, “White money pepper them my dear 😂😂 he said hired fans make some noise 😂”
Mayowa wrote, “Whitemoney sef like Wahala pass fight, you just can’t hate him 😂😂😂”
Reality TV star, Neo has visited his hometown of Warri, Delta State’s Nigeria Correctional Service.
Neo, who spent a large portion of his childhood in prisons with his warden mother, gave some aid to the prisoners’ wellbeing.
Neo posted images from his recent visit, in which he and a few jail staff members are seen posing in front of crates holding supplies, on his X page.
The 29-year-old claimed to enjoy helping prisoners get back on their feet and started the Amakazat Foundation to make sure they were treated appropriately.
He wrote,
“Couldn’t have Visted my Warri without visiting the Nigerian Correctional service again. Growing up and living inside the prisons because my mum was a warden, I developed a soft spot for some of these prisoners, especially after listening to some of their stories of how life dealt them a bad hand. This is one of the projects I’m intentional and passionate about.
One of the core missions of @amakazat_foundation founded by yours truly is to ensure that there is hope even behind bars, that prisons and penitentiaries in Nigeria continue to serve the purpose of being correctional facilities and in a bid to achieve that we have decided to make sure that these prisoners live under humane conditions whilst being confined until they’re reintegrated back into society.”
Neo added; “For those asking, I entered and shared it myself to the prisoners. It’s not allowed to record inside.”
Veteran actor, Wale Ojo has revealed that he prefers working in the Nigerian movie industry, having worked in Hollywood and countries around the world.
The Nollywood actor who began his acting career there in 1986 said that he likes Nollywood because of the vibes and camaraderie.
In an interview with The Punch, Ojo made this claim and said that, despite Nollywood still having a ways to go in terms of high production quality, he always learns something from the movie industry.
He said,
“The industry in Nigeria is growing very fast. . We are just a different set of people, right from the way we work and relate with one another. The vibes and camaraderie of Nigeria is just unique. Yes, we have a long way to go in terms of high production values but I prefer to come back to Nigeria after I have worked in Hollywood and other industries across the globe. I always learn something whenever I work in Nigeria. I cannot even remember how many movies I have shot in Nigeria.”
The 55-year-old actor also discussed how his mother’s influence on his profession and choice to pursue acting were significant.
Ojo said,
“My mother helped with the decision, but she did not know I would take it seriously. I remember about 50 years ago, she told my uncle that he should be coming to pick me up to the TV station– Western Nigeria Television, which is now NTA, Ibadan, Oyo State.
My mother’s picture is on the cover of ‘Wedlock of the Gods’, a book (play) written by her best friend, Zulu Sofola, who was a great female writer. The play was first performed in 1973. I am trying to shoot a documentary to mark the 50th anniversary of that play this year. We are hoping to do it at Mokola, Ibadan.”
Additionally, he recalls working with “Godfather” co-star Al Pacino in Hollywood, saying it was one of his most memorable acting experiences.
“There are so many and they are all over the world. One of them was featuring alongside Malon Brando and Al Pacino in ‘The Godfather’. The other I wished happened but it didn’t was working with Hubert Ogunde in the movie ‘Mr Johnson’. I was one of the three actors who were considered to play the role but they went for another actor. Nevertheless, I was still very happy to have gone that close. That would have been a dream come true, because I grew up watching Hubert Ogunde on TV in Ibadan.
Also, I remember featuring in a movie titled ‘Streets of Calabar’. At the start of the movie, we used the Calabar Carnival in Cross River State as part of the film. I went on stage and performed in front of a huge audience. It was lovely. Another memorable moment was performing ‘Wedlock of the Gods’ in London. In addition, I love the character I played in ‘Blood Sisters’. I also did ‘Phone Swap’ with Kunle Afolayan. One of my big projects till date was ‘Foundation’ for Apple TV, which was shot in several countries, including Northern Ireland and Malta. It was the pay check from ‘Foundation’ that served me for seven months during the COVID-19 pandemic in Dominican Republic,” the actor said.
Former Big Brother Naija star, Tolani Shobajo, popularly known as Tolanibaj, has revealed that she would be sexually excited if she shares a business idea with a man, and he is willing to sponsor it.
She made this revelation during a recent episode of the ‘Bhad and Boujee’ podcast she co-hosts with radio host, Moet Abebe.
According to her, if she brings a business idea to a man, presumably her man, and he can power it, she will be sexually aroused.
The 29-year-old star also disclosed that if a man cheats on her, she will cheat on him in return.
Tolanibaj said,
“if you cheat on me, I’ll cheat on you. If I’m able to present you with a proposal like, ‘I have this business idea, what do you think about it?’ and you can power it, I would be turned on, my p*ssy will be wet”
Watch her speak below,
A while back, Tolanibaj issued a sincere apology to her colleague, Princess Onyejekwe for her prior behaviour while they were in the house.
Recall that Tolanibaj challenged Princess for dancing with her love interest, Neo Akpofure, at one of the Saturday night parties in the BBNaija house.
Tolanibaj expressed her regret for acting disrespectfully and immaturely towards Princess in a video that was uploaded to her YouTube account.
She acknowledged that a more mature and considerate dialogue with her would have been the better course of action. Read here
Reality TV star, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has lamented bitterly over the ‘internal battles’ she is currently facing.
Taking to her Instagram page, Phyna, who won the Level-Up edition of the Big Brother Naija show, said she is going through a lot of hellish stuff.
According to her, the internal battles she is presently fighting are too big for her, and her mental health is in shambles.
Her outcry comes weeks after her father, Mr. Felix, granted an interview, alleging that she has abandoned him and other family members.
At the time, her father said he thought their family’s suffering had come to an end after she won the show, but to his dismay, nothing changed.
The Edo-born star wrote,
“Jokes apart I’m going through hell of shits
The internal battles I fight is way bigger than me. Very honestly
For the very first time, my mental health is at stake.”
Recall that the Edo-born reality TV star emerged as the winner of the show in 2022 and walked away with the N100 million grand prize.
In reaction to the report, Phyna took to the microblogging platform X to reveal that she is heartbroken by the news and would go live on her Instagram page to address it.
She tweeted,
“In the history of dragging ….. this is the first time I cried and it touched me 💔
Let’s meet later on instagram live.”
Popular Nollywood actress and billionaire wife, Regina Daniels, has shared lovely photos and videos from her 23rd birthday party held recently.
The mother of two, who turned a new age on Tuesday, October 10, organized a birthday dinner to celebrate her special day.
The event was graced by her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, their children, her mother, actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie, the wife of Senate President Ekaetta Akpabio, and other dignitaries.
In the photos, the thespian looked absolutely stunning in a red dress that accentuated her curves.
She captioned the post,
“I had a beautiful dinner with family and friends and it was an exceptionally beautiful one. I thank all my guests who came out to dine, celebrate, and shower me with gifts. Special thanks to our big mummy Her excellency Mrs Ekaette unoma Akpabio the wife of the senate president for gracing the evening with her presence. I also thank the other distinguished wives of senators, senators, other dignitaries, my family and close friends. I appreciate all the love. It was an awesome evening ❤️🥰”
Nigerian media personality,Moet Abebe, has revealed that she can’t date a man who lives in the mainland area of Lagos state.
The 34-year-old TV host stated this during a recent episode of the Bahd and Boujee podcast, which she co-hosts with reality TV star Tolani Baj.
She explained that she can’t date someone who lives on Lagos mainland because of the distance to the Island. She wants her man to be able to come to see her anytime she wants, without excuses.
In response, Tolani, on her part, said she can date any man, no matter where he lives, as long as he is wealthy and can afford to move around with their own security.
According to her, women often enter into marriage solely due to societal pressure.
She expressed this viewpoint during a recent conversation with media personality, Chude Jideonwo.
Moet, who revealed that she called off her engagement due to abuse, also said she has noticed that a lot of people are getting married for the wrong reasons.
“Marriage is a scam. Women only do it because of the pressure of the society. If someone is so particular about something, maybe the person is coming from a place of knowledge or experience. I mean, they say experience is the best teacher.
“Apart from that, I noticed that a lot of people are getting married for the wrong reasons. A lot of people are doing it because of the pressure [from the society].” She said.
Nigerian singer, Kizz Daniel, has responded to viral claims of being arrested in Ivory Coast for allegedly collecting money and refusing to perform.
It was alleged that he was arrested by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Friday, October 13. This sparked mixed reactions online as he had been arrested on August 9, 2022, after he failed to perform at a gig, the Summer Amplified Show, in Tanzania.
In response to the new report, the ‘cough’ crooner took to his Instagram page to debunk the news of his arrest in Ivory Coast.
He stated that he was contracted to perform at the event, and his agent signed a contract which included the clause “no money, no performance.”
Despite their inability to pay due to a ‘bank transfer delay’ excuse, he said he agreed to fly in to perform with the promise of receiving his money when he arrives the country.
According to him, he wasn’t paid upon his arrival but still decided to go to the venue to perform. However, he had to leave the venue after his team was assaulted.
The 29-year-old singer wrote,
“This might definitely get a lot of people in trouble but damn, enough is enough
• CAF didn’t deal with us directly, it was through an agent
• The agent signed my contract which states “no money no performance”
• I agreed to fly in regardless, after so many appeal and of cuz excuses on bank transfer delay with the promise of receiving the money upon arrival in Abidjan
• Till now no payment, not even the alleged amount mentioned
• I still chose to support CAF and went ahead to the venue to perform without payment, but unfortunately my 3 min performance slot was up.
• My team were assaulted back stage and I decided to take my leave
• I am not arrested by CAF OR DETAINED WHATSOEVER
• I AM FINE AND HEADING TO LONDON FOR MY SHOW
NOV I2, OVO ARENA, WEMBLEY”
The first-ever video of Nigerian music superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and his wife Chioma, with their newborn twins, has been shared online.
The video, filmed by the singer’s billionaire dad, Deji Adeleke, captures the moment they left the hospital days after she welcomed the twins.
In the video, the business mogul couldn’t contain his joy and excitement at the arrival of his new grandkids, whose gender has not been disclosed yet.
He was heard excitedly saying that the twins’ first-ever ride is a Bentley!
Watch the clip below,
The video has confirmed reports that the celebrity couple welcomed a set of twins in the US earlier this week.
The birth of the twins comes a year after the tragic death of their first child together, Ifeanyi Adeleke. Recall that Ifeanyi drowned in a swimming pool at the singer’s residence in Banana Island on October 31, 2022.
Fans and followers of the couple have flocked to social media to celebrate the couple on the arrival of their bundles of joy.
Read some lovely comments as you scroll,
@princess_of_royalty1 wrote, “We have finally seen Chy! Congrats to them! May God bless everyone seeking for the fruit of the womb. Double blessings for your stress. 👏”
@asehhassan wrote, “See God!!! He compensates in double!!!! The lord is so good and kind”
@orekelewajoke wrote, “The way my belle dey sweet me ehn”
@lady_sugarcane wrote, “See the way i am happy like she is my family member. 🎉🎉🎉🎉”
Nigerian singer and rapper, Sulaimon Shekoni Solomon, professionally known as Khaid, has revealed that he converted to Christianity from Islam.
The “Anabella” crooner said he was raised in a mosque and was born to a Muslim father and a Christian mother.
Khaid asserted that his father compelled him to attend the mosque when he was younger and that he eventually converted to Christianity because he disliked visiting there.
The 19-year-old stated during a discussion on the Zero Conditions podcast that his parents gave him and his brothers the freedom to practise whichever religion they wanted.
Aside from his father, the singer also disclosed that his older sister and younger brother are Muslims, while the rest of his family is made up of Christians.
Khaid said;
“I was a Muslim before because my dad was a Muslim and my mum was a Christian. So, I just felt the connection to Christianity more.
Right from time I didn’t like going to the mosque actually. My dad forced me. But my parents were free minded people.
They told my siblings and I that we can choose any religion we want. But we live among Muslims and my dad doesn’t want it to seem like he doesn’t have control over his children so he used to force me to go to the mosque.
At that time I was trying to please him so I was going to mosque. But after some time, I switched and started going to church. My elder sister and younger brother are Muslims. But me and the rest of the five are Christians.”
Big Brother Naija ‘All Stars’ finalist, Cross Okonkwo, has revealed the moment he knew the relationship between Mercy and Pere was real.
According to him, he was sitting with them and found out they were engaging in a fart competition, something people who are not comfortable or genuine with each other would do.
He revealed this in an exclusive chat with fellow reality star Miracle OP when he was asked how he knew Mercy Eke and Pere were going to end up together.
He said,
“I was sitting somewhere doing my thing. Mercy Eke was here, and Pere was there, and they were just having a farting competition. That’s when I knew that this thing is definitely solid.”
Watch him speak below.
In other news, Cross Okonkwo revealed that the All stars season was dark and toxic and he almost took a voluntary exit as a result of it.
The Season 6 and Season 8 finalist made this claim during a recent interview with fellow reality star, Miracle OP.
The Anambra-born brand ambassador, however, claimed the entrance of house guest, Kim Oprah on the show helped stabilize him.
He said;
“A lot of things happened over the time I was in Big Brother House. I was a bit sad for about two or three weeks.
There was a period of time that I actually wanted to go to Big Brother and tell him that I’m done. I really wanted to leave the house.
The House was so dark; fighting, arguments, toxicity. It was just a different energy that I could not see myself happy. I could not see myself really doing much.
There were a lot of strong energies and they were dimming me. I couldn’t be myself…The House got to me certain times compared to my first season.”
Kenny Ogungbe, the chairman of Kennis Music, has caused a significant buzz on social media after sharing photos of himself wearing the NYSC uniform.
The media executive took to his Instagram page to announce that he had completed the mandatory one-year national service for Nigerian graduates on Thursday, October 12.
Sharing photos of himself in his full khaki uniform and boots, Kenny Ogungbe stated that it was his Passing Out Parade (POP) day in Lagos state.
He wrote, “NYSC GRADUATION/POP TODAY. Lagos/12C. Graduation Day. To God Be The Glory. #NYSC #Lagos #Oshodi #12C #2023 #October #Copashun #Corper”
The pictures took netizens by surprise because the music executive is currently 53 years old and well beyond the age for participation.
Some also raised speculations that he wants to venture into politics, hence his decision to go back for the national scheme.
Read some comments below,
@towelsandbeddings wrote, “Smart. No one can accused you of forgery. Next stop; govt appointment 😁”
@y_i_n_k_a wrote, “Baba won go into politics be that. And he’s not willing to give chance for any propaganda”
@Iamhenryanold wrote, “Can you see how wise uncle Kenny is , he is taking pictures with friends and passing out mate because Evidence must Dey . Some people don’t have class mates or pictures with them. BE WISE”
@iam_bmodel wrote, “I thought there is an age limit for this abi nah only for poor people?”
Nigerian songstress Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, better known as Ayra Starr, has expressed her excitement as the organisers of the prestigious Grammy Awards, The Recording Academy, consider her for the 2023 edition.
Ayra took to the microblogging platform, X on Wednesday, October 11, to announce that her smash song “Rush” is under consideration for nomination at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.
The song “Rush” is off her debut album, ’19 & Dangerous’, which was released in 2021.
The ecstatic singer thanked everyone for their contributions and appreciated those who collaborated with her on the production.
Ayra wrote;
“I am excited and honored that my song “Rush” off my debut album 19&Dangerious deluxe is being considered for this year’s #GRAMMY Awards!
Super grateful to the creatives we worked on this together @andrevibez, @unusual_mbryo, @johnnydrille and @prodhoops.
Big thanks to the entire @mavinrecords team, @weareplatoon, @donjazzy, @tegamavin, and @rimouuune who all made very significant contributions. To my family, friends and Mobstarrs you all rock!”
See her post below.
I am excited and honored that my song "Rush" off my debut album 19&Dangerious deluxe is being considered for this year's #GRAMMY Awards!
In other news, Award-winning Nigerian singer, Tiwatope Omolara Savage, known professionally as Tiwa Savage, has splurged millions of naira on a brand new Range Rover.
The Afrobeats Queen, who has several hit songs to her name and has bagged multiple ambassadorial deals, recently took delivery of the exotic whip and it has caused a huge buzz online.
A video of the singer’s brand new whip is currently making rounds on social media, as her fans and followers congratulate her on her latest purchase.
Her colleague, Dammykrane, also took to microblogging platform X to congratulate her on her expensive new automobile.
