The father who collapsed and passed away after hearing of his seminarian son’s death has been buried alongside his son – the seminarian died during Fulani herdsmen attack in Enugu 3 months ago.
According to Ibeneme Humphery who shared the photo….
“Is the duty of elected Governors to protect the live and property of its people. Enough of this killings.
The burial of the seminarian’ who was killed by the fulani herdsmen at Attakwu AKAEGBE UGWU IN NKANU WEST LGA ENUGU STATE.
When he was killed and his father heard about the news, he fell down and died. The two were buried on 18-11- 2016 at Ebenator Ekwe Orlu, Imo State.
May their souls rest in peace. Amen”
A shocking incident has left many baffled after Machakos Deputy Governor, Bernard Kiala’s daughter, Kathleen Nduku was found alive in her boyfriend’s house after she went missing for one week.
It is believed she had been in the house having fun while parents thought she was missing.
According to reports in Kenya, Kiala’s daughter was declared missing on the 11th of November 2016 and found on Thursday 17.
The girl’s father was forced to report the matter to the police following a chilling message he received from the alleged gang that abducted the daughter.
It is not clear how she got to her boyfriend’s house, but police confirmed the girl was found at her boyfriend’s house in Sunton Mwiki area in Kasarani days after claims she was kidnapped.
Narobi County commander Japheth Koome said the kidnap fears were not true as reported. Police who were involved in an intensive search traced Kathleen at her boyfriend’s house in Kasarani.
Tuko reports that on Thursday, November 17, Nairobi CID boss Ireri Kamwende said they realized she was not abducted after questioning her.
“We have taken her with us to the CID headquarters so that she can record a statement before we give further information,” he said.
Kathleen, a university student told the police she was staying with the man on her own volition.
The kidnap had been linked to the intrigues in the Machakos political scene with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka warning Governor Alfred Mutua that he would have to write a statement should anything bad happen to her.
Naira Gang General Monemsis who was Born Monanu Emeka is quickly establishing his place as the hottest new hip hop artist in the game.
The rapper who is signed to Entrepreneur Music Group and is in his early 20’s releases his debut single titled “Iheanacho”.
The song which is a mixture of two Genres, Trap and Afrobeats “AfroTrap” like he calls it, is undeniably a certified hit.
The song is Produced by one of the hottest new Generation producers in town Ray X, And Has A very Catchy Hook and is also laced with Jaw dropping flows, Methaphors and Brilliant Punchlines like these;
“My Mama once told; son you dont have no papa, and i was like Damn Mama! (Dem Mama), No Egberi Papa?”
“They say Nigerian hiphop is dead but the Game really needs me to survive like a Life support”
“Am no local rapper but the way i they burst i gat the flow wey fit make you dey Reminisce”… Get It?
“She be like person wey i fit know (Phyno) talk say she go like be my Alobam”, Just to mention a few.
Monemsis further more forever Immortalised the nigerian footballer and Man City striker Kelechi Iheanacho on the hook with the line
A’bum Ihenacho (Meaning; I am the one you are looking for) *Which is to say he is that thing Nigerian hiphop scene has been looking for then on the next line he goes further to let us know that he steady stays balling like….
Am Balling like Iheanacho.
Monemsis is currently on set shooting a video for this song, I Definetly Promise you will break your replay button on this one. Join The Naira Gang Movement now and follow Monemsis on all social network platforms follow @IamMonemsis on facebook, twitter and Instagram
A bestman decided to get serious as he stole the show at his friend’s wedding over the weekend by proposing to his sweetheart in front of the surprised guests……….And of course, the shocked lady accepted his proposal and said YES to him.
Nadia Buari is a year older, and the actress took to her Instagram to celebrate her mother instead.. She says her mom has been her rock and pillar.
She wrote:
Dear mummy… Many daughters could not become women because of the absence of their mothers by them while they were growing up as kids, but u were present to stand by me, stand with me and stand for me while I developed my life’s style. Continue…
I can never forget how u never forget to love me…Ur love never failed towards me and still that love never fails towards my little angels, ur grandkids. For making ur toil become the soil on which I flourish today, I say, I’m so grateful. U come first to me of all mothers who go through great tests of life to make their kids become the greatest in life. The care u give my little angels, I’ll take of u.
I have many role models and examples in life, but u are–
M-my
O-only,
T-trustworthy
H-human
E-example
R-remaining.
U are my school, in which I love to learn and learn to love.
Today, the 21st of November….my birthday, I celebrate u mummy… Thank u for being my heart’s first home. I love You @caddybuari.
When Tiwa Savage granted that famous interview after her estranged husband accused her of infidelity, it was as if nothing in the world would make her live with the man again. Everyone empathized with her, particularly regarding her allegation of her husband’s use of hard drugs.
It was clear why she wanted her son far away from the father. But if there is one thing life has taught us about matters of the heart, it is “never say never again” as much of the body language from the ‘Kelekele love’ crooner in recent weeks shows that she may be taking her former manager-husband back into her open arms again.
The first hint dropped at the 3-Thrones concerts when she openly sought advice from Wumi and Tunde Obe on the success of their marriage.
Then followed torrent of rumours that the husband has been seeing a shrink, to straighten him out, in preparation for being a good husband and dad again. Rumours can be rumours but pictures hardly lie (even in this age of photoshop).
Just days ago, Tiwa’s estranged hubby posted a picture of himself and their son, Jamil, playing together in a tub, again, stoking the speculation that the couple may just be getting back together again. Or at least, mum is not keeping sonny away from dad any more.
Chief Emeka Offor, the Chairman of Chrome Group of Companies, in a display of his wealth, has buried his father in a N15m gold casket.
His father was buried on Friday, November 18, 2016 at the All Saint Anglican Church, Irefi Oraifite, Anambra State.
This extravagance was met with widespread condemnation online, as many questioned the act, terming it to be wasteful.
Giving a reaction in a Facebook comment, a user named Gabriel Omonhinmin wrote, “Don’t you think Emeka Offor’s father, Benneth would have been much happier in his grave if this money was given as a revolving loan to some youths in that community?”
Another user with the name, Manu Vice Mike wrote, “No matter d amount of tin u did to a died man is nothing but a waste cus he doesn’t know that a gasket worthy of millions went to grave with him , so he should bury his dad on a humanitarian ground nd not for publication.. so those of u who r planning to give ur dad an extravagant bury should covert it to him with an extravagant life Style wen he’s still alive rather than expensive gasket as it is not going to make any difference with those buried wit normal gasket.”
While Offor might have felt that he was honoring his late father by burying him in an expensive casket, many Nigerians who are currently affected by the economic recession will have an issue fathoming why such investment was made on a dead person.
2016 is looking like a good year for many in the showbiz. Moments after Omoni Oboli showed the world clips of P-Square new home her colleague in the movie industry, Actress, Daniella Okeke also shared snaps of her ongoing building project, with hopes of finishing it up before the year finally runs out.
A cleaner, Peter Oko, has narrated how he stole N5.675 million from the New Nyanya branch of Diamond Bank, where he worked.
The 29 year-old stated that he took the keys to the vault, stole the money and hid it in a carton, which he took home after the close of work.
The money was however recovered by the police, which said that the suspect had been charged to court.
Oko told Northern City News at the Nasarawa State Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department in Lafia that he carried out the theft alone, saying, “As a cleaner, I knew where all the keys were kept.”
He added, “I single-handedly carried out the operation because I have been working as a cleaner in the bank for the past 10 years and my eyes had been on one of the keys to the vault, where the bank used to keep all its money.
“As a cleaner, my attention was not only on the keys, but on how I will carry out the operation successfully without being caught by either the security or any staff of the bank.”
The suspect said he stole the money without the knowledge of the bank workers, adding that he had access to all the foreign currencies in the bank as he knew where they were kept.
“As a cleaner, I knew where all the secret files were kept and where the bank kept its keys where you can have access to dollars, Nigerian currency and all other currencies.”
Oko blamed the economic situation for his action, stating that he had never been involved in a criminal act before now.
“The devil of economy recession pushed me into the crime; I have never committed a criminal act before, luck ran out on me and I was caught in the process,” he stated.
The state Commissioner of Police, Abubakar Bello, said the crime was reported to the police in October, 2016, by the bank, adding that the matter was then transferred from Karu Divisional Police Headquarters to the SCIID for investigations.
Movie producer and actress, Elizabeth Anjorin aka Lizzy Anjorin is one of Nollywood’s most sought after Yoruba actress. Business savvy Lizzy recently opened up to Entertainer on her career and her new project, Owo Naira Bet.
What has been happening to you lately?
I have been doing fine despite the fact that the industry has been badly affected by piracy and all that. I thank God every day.
You travel out of the country very often. Would it be right to say that Lizzy is making so much money?
(Laughter) If I have so much money I won’t be travelling out so often. I travel out so often because I have to hustle.
How are you coping with economic recession?
Hmmm… it has affected me too-oo. Or do you want me to say it has not affected me so that ‘boys’ can come and rob me (laughter). It is affecting all of us.
What project are you working on at the moment?
Wow! That is Owo Naira Bet.
What inspired it?
Recently I discovered that a lot of Nigerians youths are engaging in sports betting and they hit so much money sometimes even running into millions of naira but after a few months, you see them back on the streets doing nothing. The message is that people should learn to invest; they can invest part of this money and save for the rainy day. Yes, life is a gamble in itself but we need to learn how to save for the rainy day and invest.
Lizzy, you are such a pretty babe. When are you going to tie the knot?
I am still a virgin (laughter). That would be when I grow up. Any questions about that?
You have a glowing skin. What is the secret?
It is God I must say.
Is there any special beauty routine that you have embarkrd on?
In the morning I exercise and take fruits. In the afternoon I eat like a queen and in the evening, I take something very small.
Do you have any regrets in life?
None, I am good and I am grateful.
You often act action and violent roles in movies. Is that the real Lizzy Anjorin?
No, that is not the real me.
So, who is the real Lizzy Anjorin?
This is the real me. What you see on screen is what I mimic. I I can easily go into any cha acter and come back to my normal self. As an artiste you must be able to have your own personal life but when on set, immediately you hear ‘action’, you switch to the character you are depicting and after you are done you come back to your normal self immediately.
Aside acting, what else is Lizzy Anjorin up to?
I am also a designer. I design most of my wears. I have a clothes line.
Just back from the United Kingdom, where he had a surgery on his kidney, the actor has told fans and friends that he is in top shape.
In this interview, Nollywood actor, Leo Mezie, and his wife Maureen, talk about their six-year-old marriage.
How did you meet your wife?
Leo: Our meeting was a coincidence. I was frustrated from a broken relationship. I was at Ojez Bar in Lagos, complaining to some friends. It was the night before the day I wanted to travel to the United Kingdom, so we were having a farewell drink. I wanted to travel and forget about the other lady. One of my friends that I sat with told me that if the break-up was not my fault, then he would introduce me to a good lady. And he told me that God would not forgive me if I hurt her. He gave me her number and the next day, after packing my bags, I called her and lied that I mistakenly dialled her number.
She doubted it and hung up on me. I called again but she did not pick. When I got to the UK the following morning, I bought a line and called friends and family to tell them that I arrived safely. I called her line but she did not pick up. Later she returned the call, thinking it was one of her friends in the UK. She was surprised to find out I was the one, and asked me what I wanted. I told her all the lies guys usually tell and later she became friendly.
What was your reaction when he proposed to you? Maureen: When I met him, I was coming out from a relationship too. My intention was to play around, date him, break his heart and move on. He came at a time I wanted to have fun; I was not ready to get married. I told him we had to hold on for a while. I did not know him that well; I just met him and accepted him as a friend. The kind of job I did in the bank then was also challenging and did not give me much time except in the evenings and weekends. We went to see my mum after six months.
How long did you court before you got married? Leo: Six months.
How did you start liking each other? Leo: At a time I noticed that I no longer had secrets around her anymore. We never lied to each other; we became fond of each other and it was just as if she had my life in her hands. She was caring and I missed her company whenever she was not around me.
How long have you been married? Leo: We would be married for four years in July (Interview was conducted in SUNDAY PUNCH Of May 2014)
How has the marriage been?
Maureen: It has been beautiful, loving and very challenging.
What were the challenges? Maureen: There were some things he would do and I would be so angry and felt like flogging him. But sometimes I would say to myself that if I beat my child, I would still have to draw him close. But he is an adult and I could not beat him. I learnt to forgive even before he hurts me. The nature of his job was another aspect I had to make up my mind to accept. It is not like an office work where one expects a monthly salary; sometimes he has jobs and sometimes he does not. When he does not, we adapt and enjoy what we have at the moment.
Leo: We were two adults from different homes coming together as one. We almost broke up in less than six months into our marriage. We wanted to go our separate ways, but reconciled after about a month. In less than three months we had issues again. It was just continuous. After that, we have never had any challenge that we could not resolve between us. There is no day I do not offend her, and I do not think I have ever said sorry up to three times but she has a way of forgiving me, even before she complains.
Did marriage rid you of your freedom? Leo: No it did not. There is no where I cannot go, whenever I want to. When we started the relationship, the first thing I did was to take her to my location to see how I worked. She does not stop me from living my natural life but she devised a means of making me quit smoking in less than one year of marriage. I have never smoked in four years. She never complained about my friends but she made me see the right reasons why I should not associate with some of them.
Were there oppositions to your marriage from family members? Leo: My family wanted us to wait a year before talking about marriage. They told me that the family marries a woman, not the man and that they would not attend my traditional marriage since I did not listen to them. Only my younger brother attended and I did not invite them to the white wedding; they read about it in the papers. But my wife united everyone.
What qualities and hobbies do you have in common? Maureen: We love to travel; we hang out together and we love dancing. I dance better than he does. He easily gets tired. We watch movies together too.
What advice would you give to celebrity couples?
Leo: Marriages that have issues never started well and marriages based on lies and false appearance cannot survive. Couples should always tell each other the truth and be open about their finances. Marriage should not be based on pretence.
Irresponsible ladies should not look for responsible guys. Marriage is first about honesty, truth and openness before commitment.
What advice would you give to celebrity spouses?
Maureen: They should be patient and prayerful because it could be challenging and they might have reasons to leave the marriage every day. They should always support their spouses and not push them into what they do not have passion for.
Arike Gold is from a polygamous family, six From her mum, three boys and three girls, attended Catholic Comprehensive High School then to Moshood Abiola Polytechnic where she had OND in Mass Communication and later proceeded to University of Ibadan where she got degree in Philosophy.
Acting has been her passion since she was a kid but her mum told her she can’t allow her to do such because of some negative things she has noticed or seen with people that are into acting.
Arike Gold will love to work with Ramsey Noah and John Dumelo but her best actor is Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD)
However her ideal man must certainly be a creative and hardworking man because she hate poverty. He must also be God fearing; not the ‘Scripture Union’ type but very romantic and handsome.
The most important of it all is that he must be very understanding and patient. she can’t marry a man that cannot kneel to beg her when he offends her or cook for me to thrill me.
He disclosed this on Hitz FM, he won’t stop being bad in movies, but he will be careful with the roles he accepts in movies.
“I’m going to regulate whatever provokes the emotions of man, be it sexually or any negative way. I won’t stop being bad in movies but I will regulate the kind of bad scenes you will see,” Majid Said.
“You will not see my buttocks, you will not see sexually explicit scenes, you won’t hear bad language but you will identify things that will propel your spirit to somewhere great. Basically we will reduce all the explicit scenes you used to see.”
In as much as film lovers know that popular actor, Majid Michel is gifted in many ways, the last thing most people least expected him to do, is to minister the word of God to people and deliver those in spiritual bondage.
The most award winning actor was spotted at the Zoe Sanctuary with former colleague actors; Pascal Amanfo and Timothy Bentum (Timothy Bentum Ministries).
Majid Michel, known very well for his ruthless criminal and murder roles in movies has proven to the world that he is a lover of God and wants to spread the light across the Globe.
In spite of the controversy and media clampdown orchestrated by the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian parliament, the money ponzi scheme popularly called MMM is waxing stronger as the promoters celebrated one year anniversary since the scheme started.
MMM Nigeria celebrated its one year anniversary in style by donating donated relief materials worth N5 million to two Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
According to a report by NAN, the gesture was part of the MMM Nigerian community’s humanitarian week tagged ‘MMM cares’ to mark its one year anniversary.
The Gwoza and Bama IDP Camp located in Durumi area and the New Kuchingoro IDP camp were the two beneficiaries of the relief materials.
Bags of rice, beans, garri, as well as cartoons of beverages and noodles, were some of the items donated by the group. The group also donated clothing, drugs, and educational materials for the pupils among them.
Mr Seyi Bello, a Guilder in the ‘MMM Community’ said the donation was motivated by the desire of the group to affect the society positively, especially the less-privileged.
“We are marking our first year anniversary and we have decided to come and celebrate it with our brothers, mothers and children in the camp.
“As a community, we do not only provide help to our members, we also extend that to the larger society as part of our social responsibility.
“In these times of economic challenges, the IDPs are the ones that need help and support more than any other person; that is why we visited them today,” he said.
Bello explained that besides providing help and donations to its members, humanitarian service was a flagship programme of the group.
He said that the relief items were bought from free-will donations of members in their quest to touch lives positively.
“The N5 million was raised from voluntary donations my members in the FCT.
“That is what defines us as a community of people providing financial help to each other on the principle of reciprocity and benevolence.
“In MMM there are no lenders and no debtors. One participant asks for help, another one helps.’’
Bello appealed to individuals, groups and corporate bodies to always remember the IDPs across Nigeria, since government alone would not be able to provide for them adequately.
“They are our brothers and sisters who have left the comfort of their homes and are now struggling for survival here.
“No matter how little, let us always extend a hand of help to them to complement what government and other donors are doing, “he urged.
Mr Enoch Yohanna, General Secretary of the IDP camp at New Kuchingoro, who received the items, expressed gratitude for the gesture which he described as `timely.’
“The Christmas season is very close; we thank MMM-Nigeria for bringing these items to us.
“We hope to share them satisfactorily among us for everybody to be happy and have a happy Christmas celebration,“ he said.
The visit to the IDPs camps was preceded by a two-hour environmental sanitation by members of the group on Nyanya/Mararaba route, a suburb of the FCT. Members of the group came out in their numbers to clear garbage from drainages and streets in the area.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has persistently warned Nigerians against investing their money in MMM. CBN sees MMM as a fraud and not lacking in credibility. The organization has folded up in some countries
President Muhammadu Buhari was on Saturday, spotted rocking a snapback as he participated and presented the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Rotimi Akeredolu during the party’s campaign rally for the November 26 guber election in Ondo State.
The president was spotted with Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki and the APC National Chairman, John Odigie Oyegun, during the political rally.
The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, made the disclosure, yesterday, when the Ndigbo Community in Ekiti conferred him with the traditional title of ‘Nwanne – De – Namba at the Olukayode Stadium, Ado Ekiti during the Igbo Cultural Day.
He said, “whatever anybody says, the Igbos are a unique people in the country. God forbid, if Nigeria should break, they are the only nation that can survive because they are industrious people. All the permanent structures found everywhere are owned by the Igbo people. Wherever you go in the country, you will find an Igbo man there.”
Coming on the results of the just concluded United States Presidential Election which were announced on Monday, Nov 7, declaring Donald Trump as the winner, negative reactions has trailed Prophet TB Joshua over his prophecy were he stated that ‘a woman will win the US Presidential election’.
In a rather uncharacteristic reversal, the renowned Prophet today stated that the outcome of the election was a manifestation of the efficacy of prayers.
Prophet TB Joshua insisted that people who are conversant with the accuracy of his prophecies went into fervent prayers and begged God to reverse the prophecy to favor trump.
Further citing biblical reference where prayer altered a prophecy, Joshua likened Trump shock victory to the prophecy of Jonah to the people of Nineveh which said that God would destroy Nineveh within 40 days; but was eventually averted because the inhabitants of the city offered fervent prayers to God.
An email was read out to the congregation during the service where the author commended TB Joshua saying:
“Your word came and challenged us to pray.
“Thousands of people that heard my prophecy prayed to God, they fasted and prayed that God should change the prophecy.
That a prophecy is disclosed and it did not come to pass does not mean that it is not authentic.”
It was like the prophecy of Jonah when God told him that he would destroy the people of Nineveh. Thank you prophet, your word saved America, it was a warning, like the prophecy of Jonah when the people prayed, and God changed His mind.
Prophet, God hears your prayer. We prayed and fasted.”
Confirming the power of prayer in prophetic utterances, Joshua said,
“They know my antecedent that what I say always come to pass.
As a result, they went to God in prayer. This is the power of prayer; it is not a crime to tell you. If you have doubt, look at the track record of the person that is talking. I said that the boat will be rocked, and there will be challenges. What else do you need? Let’s believe in the power of prayer.
He added: “We have seen the outcome of the election in America. You will notice that it is all about the popular vote, the vote of the majority of Americans. In this case, we need the spirit of a prophet to recognize or to know a prophet.
Our levels are different. We are not on the same level. We might have great cathedrals, huge bells and all kinds of activities that are good by human standards; but human point of view is limited.
IK Ogbonna has defended his decision to wear earrings and get tattoos.
In an interview with Vanguardngr, when asked about the moral behind wearing earrings, he said:
Who invented earrings? God didn’t create earrings but girls are wearing earrings.
These are things that people created overtime and then it became a norm and then people accepted it. So someone shouldn’t just look at you and say “Oh you’re a man, you shouldn’t wear earring. If you feel comfortable wearing earring, wear earring and worship God.
If you feel comfortable having a tattoo, have a tattoo and worship God. There are people that don’t have tattoos on their body but they preach hate, they preach lots of hate.
So let people focus more on major primary issues instead, and not IK Ogbonna’s tattoos and earrings. I’m going to keep my tattoos and earrings for as long as possible. I might even give my son an earring to wear.”
The 7 year old boy burnt to death in Lagos as broadcasted by everyone on the Internet is a man in his mid twenties.
The day he was caught and burnt to death, he and his gang tried to rob a pedestrian and the pedestrian got injured by the way. Then he called on to people for help who later pursued the Alleged “7 year old boy and his gang but caught the Alleged “7 year old boy.”
P.S: He is not a 7 year old boy, and he didn’t steal Garri.
This woman in the video was one of the victims of the brutal attack of the boy and his gang. She even showed the wound she sustain from the attack.
When a person gets married, some may think a sure way to have a partner for live but these days, your spouse’s eyes can wander. Once eyes wander, body parts may follow.
Society has taught us to expect men to cheat but what about when the woman is the one cheating? It usually takes a lot for a woman to cheat outside her marriage but it is a possibility.
Women will be able to hide it very well but everything has tell-signs that will make the man catch unto her cheating. Here are four sings she is enjoying another man:
1. She no longer wants to have sex with you
If she used to be a she machine but these days she doesn’t send, it could be that she is getting her satisfaction elsewhere.
It could also be that she is not in the mood but if you can’t remember the last time you had sex with her, it might be time to get a clue.
Bisi Alimi has declared his intentions to run for a political office in Nigeria.
Alimi, who recently got married to his Scottish lover, shared a screenshot of a tweet where he said he had finally decided to throw his “hat into Nigerian politics” after thinking about it for more than 2 years.
As shared on Facebook by her Father, Umar Suleiman
This is my daughter, her name is Khadija. She was snatched two hours ago by a woman in Kuje. Pls any body who see’s her should report to the nearest police station. My no. is 08022416077
I hail from Ogun State. I was born into a Christian home and I had a strict upbringing. Even though my parents separated, my childhood was fun and I have so many good memories. While my mum has yet to remarry, my dad remarried and I lived with him for some time.
Education
I attended St. Benedict Nursery & Primary School, Lagos, and Federal Government Girls’ College, Akure. Afterwards, I studied Mass Communication at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye.
Acting
I became interested in acting when I was at the university. As an undergraduate, I used to feature in plays that were staged in school. Professionally, I started acting about 16 years ago. I joined Nollywood and took part in some English movies. I joined Oga Bello’s Awada Kerikeri Theatre Group, in the year 2000, and that was where I honed my acting skills.
Movies
In 2001, I featured in my first Yoruba movie, Baba Ologba, alongside Adebayo Salami, aka Oga Bello, and Femi Adebayo. Since then, I have featured in several others and I have played lead roles in many movies as well.
Challenges
Life is full of challenges and I encountered so many obstacles when I started acting. Firstly, my father was not happy that I became an actress. When he discovered, he was very angry because he thought I would get a proper job. Besides, nobody in my father’s family had ever become an actress. Most of them were doctors, lawyers, engineers, etc. My father and my stepmother did not support me and they tried to frustrate my ambition. At some point, he asked me to move out of his house if I was bent on becoming an actress. I went to live with my mum and even though she was not happy at what I had decided to do with my life, she did not fail to support me. Another challenge I faced was the poor remuneration. There were times when I was not even paid at all but I did not allow that to discourage me because of the passion I have for the job.
Nicknames
I have several nicknames. At the beginning of my career, I used to be known as Ronke AKO (Awada Kerikeri Organisation). I am also known as Becky, which was the character I played in Funke Akindele-Bello’s two-part movie, Jenifa. I think the nickname that has stuck with me is Flakky Ididowo. I got that pseudonym after I played Folake in a movie produced by someone I respect so much, Fathia Balogun.
Movie production
I am not only an actress, I am also a producer. I have produced several movies in the past and I just finished work on two movies. I like to make good films and that is why I don’t come out with movies every now and then. I am a professional and I know what a good movie should look like. I have set a standard for myself and I don’t want to disappoint my fans.
Physique
People say I have a provocative figure but I did not create myself. When I was younger, people used to taunt me and I would cry. Over time, I have come to love my body irrespective of whether I have unusually large breasts or buttocks. When I walk on the streets of Lagos, men look at me in a seductive manner but I don’t care as long as I am not indecently dressed. In fact, some people scream obscenities at me. Some call me Cowbell and I either laugh it off or just ignore them.
Fame
I do not care about fame. It has not changed who I am and it has not altered the way I relate with people be it my family, friends or fans. I am a very simple person and generally down-to-earth and forthright. To a large extent, I am an introvert and I like to spend a lot of time indoors. I rarely go out except it is very necessary.
Marriage
Being in the limelight has it disadvantages. One of the demerits of being in the limelight is that one finds it difficult to find true love. You can’t tell if that man or woman loves you for who you are or because you are a celebrity. I will get married when God says it is my time. My time has yet to come and that is why I am still single. Anyone who rushes into marriage will definitely rush out, so I am taking my time. Unlike it was speculated sometime ago, I have never been married.
Pasuma and I
Not all relationships lead to marriage and such was my relationship with Pasuma. Even though we are no longer dating, we are still good friends. The fact that we are both celebrities may have been responsible for our inability to get married. A lot of times, celebrity marriages don’t work out because both parties are in the limelight. This breeds a lot of distrust and problems in the marriage.
Style
I like simple, nice and classy wear. I also like traditional wear because I look good in them and they are super comfortable.
English club, Manchester city’s head coach, Pep Guardiola has forgiven midfielder Yaya Toure as he was among the start up line in Saturday’s Premier League clash against Crystal Palace which they won after Toure scored twice to move Man City level at the top of the league.
This is the first time Toure is playing this season for Man City in the EPL after he was frozen out by Pep Guardiola following ‘insulting’ statements from Yaya’s agent.
Toure was told by Guardiola in September that he would not play for City again unless his agent Dmitry Seluk apologised for claiming Guardiola had “humiliated” his client by omitting him from the club’s 25-man Champions League squad.
Guardiola’s statements made Yaya Toure release a statement before the FIFA international break, apologizing for his agent’s statements and urging for forgiveness from the club.
In an exclusive interview with Daily Sun which was conducted in Kano, 25-year-old popular Kannywood actress, Maryam Waziri Musa, has opened up about her passion for acting, plans for marriage and why she cannot play romantic roles in movies.
Below are excerpts from the chat;
How did your acting career begin?
It began immediately after graduation from University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID). I was so passionate about acting I had to relocate from Gombe State where I grew up to Kano State. Fortunately, I met some producers who assisted me to find my feet in the Hausa movie industry. So far, I have featured in flicks like Muguwar Mace, Yan Zamani, Labarina, Ya Ko Kishiya, Yakin Mata, and Aminan Juna. However, back in Gombe, I had also acted in about three movies.
Which movie would you say brought you into the limelight?
Wow! They are Muguwar Mace and Yan Zamani.
Considering your Islamic background, how are you coping with the rules and regulations barring kissing, romance or even touching a man in a movie?
It is not just within the entertainment industry, the Islamic religion and Hausa tradition condemn it. As actresses, we are not allowed to sit close to a man who is not our husband, and since you are not married in real life, you don’t have to depict it in movies. Our religion forbids it. However, it makes the movies look fake because you cannot touch a man who is your husband in a movie, even when he is sick. Professionally, I feel bad. However, I don’t have any regret not touching a man or playing romantic roles because my Islamic faith is my priority.
Some of your counterparts are now featuring in English movies; do you have any plan to join them?
Though, we are not restricted as regards acting in English movies, I have issues considering the roles you are asked to depict. So, I don’t see myself playing such roles.
Who is the man after your heart?
No man for now, but I am seriously searching for the man after my heart.
It is a trend among Hausa ladies to wear artistic lilies on their bodies but you are not wearing any, why?
It is a tradition and a trend among our ladies. It makes us outstanding in any social gathering or wedding. I wear it especially on occasions or when I am playing the role of a bride in a movie. Meanwhile, I have lilies on my nails and a simple one on my hand.
All roads (on Friday, 18th November 2016) led to Oraifite where selected distinguished personalities gathered from across the federation to sympathize with Chief Sir Emeka Offor over the death of his father, late Chief Beneth O. Offor (Nnakaibeya) who left the world at the age of 88th.
In what can be described as the convention of Nigerian Resourceful Personae, had in attendance, the Speaker, Federal House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara and members of both the upper and lower chambers of the National Assembly such as the Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu, Hon Tony Nwoye amongst numerous others…
Others were, the former Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, the Governor of Anambra state, Chief Dr Willie Obiano ably represented by his Deputy, Dr Nkem Okeke (ugogbuzue); the Governor of Imo state, Owelle Rochas Okorocha; there were also the top business tycoons of note such as Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah (Ebubechukwuzo Nnewi), Chief Sir Emmabishop Okonkwo; the APGA candidate for the Abia state governorship election, Dr Alex Otti, veteran Nollywood actor, Mr Osita Iheme (Pawpawtop officers of the various), federal security agencies, religious leaders as well as traditional rulers, to mention but few..
The popular business man could not hold back his tears as he cried profusely at his father’s grave side while leaving his guests bewildered…
Chief Dr Victor Umeh OFR, Ohamadike Ndigbo arrived in the company of his beloved wife, Chief Mrs Prisca Umeh (Osodieme) and the members of Victor Umeh Campaign Organization ably led by the
Nigeria’s Male Barbie Doll, Bobrisky has finally spoken up on why he attacked a lady yesterday.
Recall it was reported that the controversial king of Snapchat was arrested after assaulting a lady.
In a new audio shared on his social media, the popular crossdresser said he went to get his nails done at a Lagos mainland beauty shop. Inside, he met two ladies. While one was kind to him, the other was allegedly rude.
“She was ‘eyeing’ me for no reason,” he began. “I can’t go and accuse her for eyeing me. [But] the next minute, she brought out her phone and she was filming me while I was making my nails and I said, ‘hello madam, don’t film me‘.”
And that was when it all escalated.
Bobrisky is frequently barraged with homophobic and derogatory attacks from folks who troll him daily. But this is the first time he would physically engage with an alleged critic.
In his words, he said the lady cussed and described him using unkind terms.
“She said: ‘You are stupid, you are foolish, you this prostitute – what are you doing here?’,” he continued, adding that he warned her. “I said, ‘anymore insults from you, I will deal with you.’”
Well, she allegedly went in on him and he made do his promise by punching her in the eye. The lady then threatened to get ‘area boys’ to beat him up, but the police was invited. He got arrested but is back on his Snapchat.
