Comic actor, John Okafor, might be very jovial especially while interpreting his scripts but he never jokes with his family and when he is less busy, he ensures he plays his daddy’s role.
His wife who put to bed some months back proving how much he loves his wife boldly declared that he is done with having more child as he is already blessed with three.
The actor recently shared a picture of his wife when she was still young before he sighted her and stepped into the bold shoes of love.
In his words, “My humble wife when she was still in beauty contest business.”
Stella Damasus is a very proud mother as her youngest child, 12 year old Angelica Aboderin has won the prestigious Presidents’ Award for Educational Excellence in the US.
She shared the news via her instagram page with the caption:
“I am so super proud of my daughter Angelica for her huge academic achievement. She received the Presidents’ Award for Educational Excellence in America. Thank you for darling for making me so proud. Isabel & I are proud of you. I am so happy to have two of the most intelligent daughters any mother can hope or pray. #ProudMom#education #excellence#presidentsawardforacademicexcellence#america #smartkids #Godisgood#beautyforashes #Godvindicates#happymom #academic #award”
On our screens, actress-Jackia Appiah seems to be slowly disappearing—gone are the days when she used to be in every movie, and new movies were being released each day.
These days, we hardly catch her anywhere and she hardly makes it into the news.
However, she has been on set recently—with actor Van Vicker, so her fans will definitely be seeing her soon.
Also, we’ve put together some lovely recent photos of Jackie Appiah for those of you who have been missing her.
As usual, she looks really great—and of course in good spirit.
Following a month of drama, accusations and global publicity, Tiwa Savage has put the controversy behind her as she features on a new Solidstar track set to drop on Friday 27 May, 2016.
A refix of ‘Wait’, which originally featured Davido, the song also features dancehall hotshot Patoranking, as Solidstar prepares to release his third studio album ‘Weed’.
Commenting on Tiwa’s involvement on the track, Solidstar remarked,
“When the chance came to work with Tiwa, I immediately went for it. She is one of the biggest artistes in Africa and certainly the biggest female artiste in Nigeria, so it was a big privilege to feature her on the ‘Wait’ refix, which is probably one of my favourite songs. I think her fans have been looking forward to this very much, and I hope they will enjoy this track as much as I do.”
Actor and ex husband of screen diva Toyin Aimakhu, Niyi Johnson has opened up on reports that he is in hot romance with fast rising director and actress, Seyi Edun.
The actor claimed in a statement that he would not dispel the news that he is dating Seyi but he is very sure that the news is baseless and pointless and that moreover, no publicity is bad as he and Seyi are currently enjoying the trend in which they intend to use to promote Seyi’s new film.
He says, ”I’m not defending because I can’t but I won’t because it is baseless and pointless… Anyway thanks for making us trend …. we will look into it ….”
From the statement, the actor did not fully confirm that he is not dating the rising star because he believes there’s no point in doing so thereby implying that the viral report is indeed true.
Fans of the actor have also called him out, asking why he would again date or enter a relationship with a film star following what happened to the previous affair with Nollywood star, Toyin Aimakhu.
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, since putting to bed, has really had to stay back to play the motherly role and has now had a feel of what real and loving mothers go through.
The actress while analyzing how wonderful some mothers were could not hold back her joy and appreciation for her step mother who took care of her after her mother’s death.
Tonto expressed that her step mother is one who has stood out and has help created a new perception about step mothers as she is never judging and ready to protect a child not hers.
According to her, “My Woman crush goes to my Wonderful step ma, She happens to be the best mom ever. Never judging and ever ready to protect, Pray and love.
“Her devotion to the family is next to none,In a country were step moms are far from great she stands out heavy. I love you so much Mrs Dikeh Aka Big mummy/Mama. Thank you for playing the mother role with a heart of gold and wanting nothing other than Greatness for all of us. Thank you for giving me the best brother any girl could ask for (Pastor Tonye aka Boss).
“Thank you for sharing your husband with us and taking good care of him,I believe my mom appreciates you too. Love you and God bless you continually in Jesus name, Amen.”
Toolz Oniru will be tying the knot with her Pilot Husband – Captain Tunde Demuren in a lavish white wedding which will hold in Dubai this weekend.
The big wedding was the reason why Tiwa Savage and Jamil traveled to UAE this week. Tiwa and Toolz took off their busy time of getting the wedding set to take this lovely picture.
We wish Toolz and Tunde the best as they await their big day this weekend.
Veteran Nollywood actor, Martins Njubuigbo who was diagnosed with Liver disease has just been given a life line by Pro. Joshua Iginla who is still in the mood of birthday celebration.
The prophet who dashed 32 cars as birthday celebration got wind of the actors story from Linda Ikeji’s blog and asked Bruno Iwuoha who confirmed the details to him.
Thus, as part of the birthday gift gave Bruno a cheque of N1 million that an old man like that should not be subjected to public spectacle for assistance. He also promised to see what else he can do to assist him after recovery.
When we spoke to Bruno, he confirmed the story saying he was not surprised when the clergy gave him the cheque for Martin’s treatment. He said he was responsible for his own upkeep too during his health challenges.
It would be recalled that Actor Ernest Obi shared the sad news on his Instagram page.
Nigerian rapper Lil Kesh is finally a boss of his own, after completing his two years contracts with YBNL.
The rapper, who is currently enjoying the moment of been his own boss, has just opened up on the fact that his father is a supporter of his chosen career.
He mentioned in a recent post that his father does check his page for updates.
He wrote: “posting this picture just because I know my dad will come to check my page for updates.”
In new interview with HFtv, singer Sean Tizzle finally addressed some of the controversies he has recently been embroiled in, his career and new projects.
Some of the issues he touched on include his former boss, Sound Sultan’s claim that he wrote the singer’s smash hit song, ‘Sho Lee’, a claim that CEO of Naija Ninjas made in 2013. Sean Tizzle whose real name is Morihanfen Oluwaseun Oluwabamidele had never addressed that story, until yesterday.
“I write my stuff,” Tizzle said, and explained that Sound Sultan made that claim because of a long-running ‘issue’ they had going on. “Some part of the song was recorded when I was with him, and when I left, I decided to finish it and drop it as a single. So he came back [and said] he wrote the song.”
On the criticisms he received following his November 2015 tweet, where he said that Omawumi’s cover to Adele’s “Hello” was better than the British singer’s version, Sean Tizzle refuses to apologise for it. “It’s my own opinion which I have a right to,” he said, adding that people can say whatever they want to.
On if he will be returning to Twitter ever again, the singer affirmed that he would, adding that the platform is his ‘home’, and he only left to get work done.
And on the constant accusation that he bleaches, the ‘Abiamo’ singer tried to laugh it off, but finally dismissed the criticism. “I don’t know about all that,” he said, adding that “people could still talk. I am just focused on dropping more cool sounds. I think that’s what matters. I have my album coming out in September.”
On Sunday May 22, 2016, founder of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), TB Joshua, made a series of startling revelations regarding the present state of the nation. According to a statement issued by SOCAN reporter, Ihechukwu Njoku – the man of God claims Nigerians will endure more hardship and hunger strike in thE coming months.
During the service, Joshua read out a transcript of the prophecies he had given during his New Year’s Crossover Service, highlighting particularly the national food scarcity. On each point read, he expanded further, detailing what Nigeria and Africa are to expect in the nearest future.
FOOD SCARCITY
“There will be large scale scarcity, shortage of food. As a state, country, continent, we have to go back to the farm to arrest, to alleviate the forthcoming situation”, he read. Further expanding on the details of the prophecy, he said, “It is only a ‘shortage’ that you are experiencing now; you have not experienced ‘large scale.’ ”
Giving further insight, he proclaimed, “This one that I am saying now, ‘scarcity’, ‘large scale’, it’s a proverb. Whatever you can do from now till December – all of your money you will use to buy food – you will not have enough to buy.”
Still on Scarcity & NIGERIA’S ECONOMY
On the economic plight Nigerians are facing, Joshua read from his beginning of year prophecies: “The president will do everything to reject devaluation of the naira – which is a good idea from a good leader. But there will be overwhelming pressure which he will not be able to resist. Nigeria, we are in a valley. The future is crying for help.”
Expanding on the ‘valley’, Joshua said: “I explained that we are in a valley but it is not the valley of the shadow of death. There is no snake or scorpion, it’s different. When you are in the valley you will cry and cry but you will still get out of the valley.”
Advising those in the real-estate business he said, “If you are the type planning to build a house now, stop it for the mean time. If you are in the business of buying land, stop it for the mean time – look for another business. Stop it for the mean time until February next year. Use that money on the need of people now.”
Giving a sombre warning, he said, “I’m preparing you. Get ready; lager scale scarcity is coming! You have to continue to cut your coat according to your size. Don’t just continue to spend your money on something that won’t be able to help you. Spend your money on something that the whole world will be looking for – food, shelter.”
ANOTHER PLANE CRASH
On the Egypt Air crash, Joshua said: “Egypt has happened and the other one I am seeing is very close and I am going to say the country and the place. This one that I am seeing now is bigger than the one that happened. This one is very close now.
Every airport security must be tight. You should be careful who you employ to fly as a pilot or flight attendant because they too will apply for this kind of job and they will be patient enough; if it is one or two years they will be patient until the achieve their goal.”
The cleric dishes out national and international predictions on a regular basis, using the platform of his Sunday services, broadcast live on his Emmanuel TV.
AFRICAN POLITICS
Moving on the political climate in Africa, Joshua noted: “African leaders should quickly arrest the political situation. 50% of counties that do elections, at least 45% of them will face crisis.
More African countries will be under siege by terrorists because of pros and cons in choosing leaders. Mishandling of electoral processes will create a conducive atmosphere for terrorists.”
UK TERROR WARNING
Joshua also claimed to have seen an attack in the United Kingdom. He said: “Pray for the United Kingdom like the railways, people, and crowds where people gather because I’m seeing some funny people in their country.
But I am seeing with prayer and proper security it will be avoided but there will be a sign or trace that this happened but it will not happen the way that it was supposed to have happened but they will know that something happened there.”
There’s absolutely no wrong in building a strong friendship while being lovers at the same helping each other achieve dreams.
Everyone has dreams and goals and it’s only fair to be there for your mate and partner.
Go to the gig, attend the event, and encourage them to pursue their passion.
Don’t let the “reality” of being together turn you into a dream killer. Friends support one another’s endeavors.
Here are 10 secrets to being best friends and lovers while supporting one another achieve greatness.
1.) Go on adventurous trips/vacations
Find some exciting things that neither of you have done before. Whether it’s a hiking trip, visiting a new country, or hopping on jet skis.
Trying new things together helps you to be vulnerable with one another again as you both figure it all out! After all, there is nothing like experiencing something with your partner for the first time!
2.) Find common interests
Sure you love spa day with the girls and he loves games with the guys, but finding a hobby you can share will definitely help you stay connected.
It doesn’t have to be something any of you do on the regular basis and it can also be something as simple as going to your favorite frozen yogurt spot. Highlight your shared interests and find things that you can do together as partners.
Yoruba Actor, Yemi Solade yesterday took to his instagram shade to throw a heavy subtle shade at Dancehall artiste – Cynthia Morgan.
He posted a side by side picture of Cynthia Morgan with a Cow and captioned it “COWsquare”. He was referring to the fact that Cynthia’s had a nose ring on in the picture…same as the cow.
His reasons and intentions for pulling this is unknown, but Yemi claims he never knew Cynthia Morgan was an Entertainer.
He has since deleted the post from instagram and has refused to apologize…instead he is battling a blog on instagram who first reported the story.
Fans are saying he should just apologize and move on.
Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo has blasted President Buhari for holding her dear friend, Femi Fani-Kayode, in detention under the EFCC after he was accused of stealing/looting billions of naira during the 2015 presidential election campaign for his party, PDP.
The funds were reportedly disbursed from the #DasukiGate $21 billion arms deal scam.
Fani-Kayode was on Monday ordered to be remanded in prison for another three weeks, by a Lagos court.
“Arriving with so much anticipation; Davido Music Worldwide debuts her first official single which is a collaborative effort from Davido, Mayorkun, Dremo & Ichaba (an affiliate to the recording company).
‘Back 2 Back‘ was produced by Fresh, and sees Davido lead his new boys to score another SMASH HIT.
Davido kicked off his new imprint ‘Davido Music Worldwide‘ on a very high note, releasing Mayorkun‘s debut single – ELEKO which went on to hit a million Youtube views in 10 days and has since topped all the reputable music charts from MTV Base to Trace Urban & even the iTunes Nigeria chart. Dremo on the other hand released a cover to ‘Panda‘ titled ‘FELA‘ which has since been getting all the positive reviews & enjoying massive rotation on radio & cable channels.
Without much ado; Listen to Davido, Mayorkun, Dremo & Ichaba in this new single titled ‘Back 2 Back‘ & you would agree that DMW has the hottest new kids on the block. NO COMPETITION!”
Recall we reported that Popular Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor is now a “born again” christian.
The veteran in a new interview with Star Tells dishes on her new religious life, how she met God, the retreats she holds and having to ditch wearing trousers, dreadlocks and jewellery. (Read All About it Here)
Below is a crusade poster As seen in Awada Obosi.
Nollywood Actress turned evangelist, Patience Ozokwor is hosting a church crusade in Obosi.
Joro Olumofin has shared the story of a woman who has been enjoying her marriage for 5 years and still counting. The woman used the medium to encourage other single ladies not to be scared of marriage.
Coming through on FreeMe TV’s ZoneOut Sessions is the Head Gurl of the new School, Cleo Thelma. Swag on point, barz for days, you are definitely in for a treat on this episode. ZoneOut Season 2 just got hotter! don’t you think???
The University of Lagos is one of Nigeria’s finest and ranks among the top ten universities in the country.
It was created in 1962 thanks to the indispensable need to create more universities to train a professional workforce.
Since then, the university has remained one of the most competitive in the country in terms of admissions.
Notwithstanding, with approximately 57, 000 students as of 2013, the University of Lagos has one of the largest student populations of any University in the country. Here are a few Nigerian celebrities who at one time or the other passed through the school for an academic degree.
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, Tuesday, strongly kicked against child marriage.
Addressing a conference of Northern Muslims Religious Leaders Forum on Primary Health care in Kano, the former Central Bank Governor explained that the reproductive health challenges associated with such practice was enough to discouraged the age long tradition.
Sanusi said that Nigeria Muslims were ardent followers of Maliki school of thought like Morocco, Malaysia and Egypt, stressing that those brotherly countries had since pegged marriage age.
In his words “I believe the time is ripe to take a stand on this age long practice of early marriage, and coincidentally we subscribed to Malikiyya school of thought like Morocco, Malaysia and Egypt who had since pegged marriage age to 17, 19 and 18 respectively”.
He further condemned some cultural practices that encouraged polygamy, adding that, “some of those who engage in this practice do not have the necessary economic power to support themselves”.
The emir who took his audience through historical lane explained that “in the past, cities like Kano, Katsina, Aghadez, and Timbuktu hold economic power of the Sahel region, and this economic prospect had since shifted to coastal cities around the globe”.
Commenting on wife battery, the emir said that Islam abhors assault on women.
He enjoined those involved in the act to desist from such practice.
He disclosed that “I don’t expect my in-law to lay his hand on my daughter, but I have since urged her to retaliate any form of assault from her husband”.
Popular controversial reality TV show, “I Am Cait” has been yanked from E! Entertainment AirPlay schedule by Multichoice (owners of Dstv) following unending complaints by Nigerians about the show.
According to a statement release issued on Tuesday May 24, they said they are aware of the concerns raised by some of their customers regarding the programme “I Am Cait”, a reality show about Caitlyn Jenner’s – formerly known as Bruce Jenner – transgender journey on E! Entertainment (DStv channel 124 and GOtv channel 26).
Dstv said the decision to pull the show from E! came after an instruction from the National Broadcasting Commission NBC. Apparently, Nigerians complained that the show wasn’t morally good for children.
In lieu of this MultiChoice promised to regularly assess the impact their content has on their customers.
Actress, singer, and philanthropist, Juliet Ibrahim has indicated that Ghanaians only believe she’s on screen because of her skin color but not because she’s a talented actress.
According to the actress in an interview with Kofi Laing on Joy FM’s Late Night Express show as reported by PeaceFmOnline, she didn’t face a lot of challenges coming into the movie industry but her challenge has always been how to disabuse people’s minds that she’s only on screen because she’s fair.
She said such comments hurt her a lot and she prays people will begin to judge her based on her performance in movies rather than her color.
I didn’t face a lot of challenges when coming to the industry but the challenges I face outside of the industry or to grow bigger as I’ve grown now is everybody out there who thinks that because she’s of a colour, that’s why she’s still on the screens or that’s why people still use her. People have just refused to look beyond that but I want them to judge me or classify me based on the fact that they think that I can act and not just because of my colour. I’m trying so hard to make people at least try and watch my movies so that they can be able to see that I’m doing this.”
A daughter has unravelled her father’s act of cheating on her mom despite the strong chemistry they seem to show. She has written to Joro Olumofin for advice.
Adanna David, has shared a recent experience she had at a restaurant when tried to breastfeed her 3-month-old son Kian Nnamdi, publicly. Below is what she wrote on her Instagram:
“Moments before David took this candid photo of me nursing Kian at a restaurant, I had the most unfriendly stare from a couple across the table. I’m sure what they meant to say to me was: ‘Did you seriously just whip out your boobs? Here? In public? That’s just rude!’ Of course they didn’t say anything to me because if at all they understood body language, mine said ‘Don’t you dare’
Not too long ago I remember making excuses like: ‘it’s not convenient to breastfeed there’ and I would pump milk to feed Kian from a bottle whenever we were in public.
I’ve had situations where I’ve tried to use large blankets to cover him while nursing, and that almost always ends up in a disaster because he doesn’t like to be covered when he feeds and then he struggles and I end up spraying breast milk all over the both of us. Let’s just say the blanket thing doesn’t work for us.
I’ve had to ask myself recently, what is so unnatural about a mother nursing her child ‘in public’? It’s not like I walk around with my breasts hanging out.
“I’ve not heard of an adult who is hungry and has food in front of him say ‘it’s not convenient for me to eat here’ or ‘I need to be more discrete with this food I’m about to eat’ actually ‘I’m gonna eat this burger under a blanket’ If a woman wishes to bottle feed her child (breastmilk or formula), it should be because she chose to, for her own personal reasons. Not because she’s worried about being harassed when she pulls out her breast to nurse her child in a public place.
“It’s a pity that most people will visually complement a woman with huge breasts and cleavage and yet call a woman nursing in public ‘disgusting’. As much as the right to breastfeed in public is protected by law in most countries, unfortunately nursing mothers are still exposed to both the spoken and unspoken distaste for the sight of a baby with a nipple in their mouth. Seeing something over and over is the best way to normalise it. So I urge every breastfeeding woman to boldly and confidently nurse your child in public if you need to. Be proud. We can change the perception of society one person at a time!”
Former Imo Governor, Ikedi Ohakim and wife, at the christening of their two grand children
Music star, Adekunle Gold who used to be a Muslim has revealed how he converted to a Christian and how his dad reacted after his conversion.
He also talked about his kind of Woman and why he is never going to have a babymama.
See excerpts from his interview with Kemi’s Love Haven Blog.
His kind of woman:
“I love and want a woman who is hardworking, because I cannot stand laziness in women. She must be smart, pretty, and just be an Orente.”
His amusing conversion story:
“I followed a girl to church and found that I became a Christian instead. That was in 2004 and I have remained a Christian ever since.”
His parents’ reaction?
“My father didn’t like the idea initially but later everyone accepted me for who I am. I am cool being a Christian,” he said.
Delving into music was not pleasant either for his parents.
“My mum was always asking me why I would always use the money that I should utilise on myself on recording songs. I was a lover of music and I grew up listening to a lot of sounds. While at the Lagos Polytechnic, I would always run to record songs even when I started working, I was like that too and my parents didn’t understand what I was doing. I continued this until I dropped ‘Shade’ which became a big break. They support my vocation and are my number one fans,” Adekunle said.
Baby Mama Trend
“I don’t want it and I don’t like the idea,” he said.
He agreed that though not everyone loves marriage, everyone wants a peaceful home.
“The idea of Baby Mama depends on who are involved. I’m sure that those involved now were not disposed to the idea at some point. I don’t like it and I speak for myself only. Yes, not everyone wants to get married. Sometimes you think about marriage and what have been happening around couples and you get scared. I am like, ‘no, I don’t want this’ but I know I want marriage and want to be happy in it. My woman has to be an Orente, that is, a good woman. I want marriage but not a baby Mama.”
We have it on good authority that Toyin Aimakhu’s estranged husband, Niyi Johnson is having a romantic affair with fast-rising actress cum producer, Seyi Edun.
NET has learnt that the duo have been dating for a while now but wanted the affair to be kept a secret. The lovers, we are told, are very fond of themselves at the moment.
A trusted source told our correspondent that he has spotted them together in a suggestive manner at different movie locations.
‘They are always together. People in our industry know that they are now an item. There’s nowhere you will see Seyi that you won’t find Niyi,‘ the source said.
Another dependable source said that they are currently in Dubai together.
‘As we speak, they are in Dubai together. They left Nigeria over a week with Seyi’s closest friend in the movie industry, Bidemi Kosoko and one other actress Tawa Ajisefini,’ the source revealed.
‘They have been dating for a while now. They look good together but have been keeping it on the low,’ our source added.
Niyi Johnson, who parted company with his wife of two years, Toyin Aimakhu after the latter accused him of infidelity, was recently romantically linked with fast-rising Nollywood actress Nkechi Sunday, but the duo denied the rumour.
An insider, however told us that Niyi never dated Nkechi Sunday as it has been widely reported.
‘It’s absolutely not true. No romantic relationship exists between him and Nkechi. They are friends. It’s Seyi that he’s dating and I think they are happy together,’ the insider revealed to NET.
Meanwhile, Toyin Aimakhu who left Niyi Johnson last year for the waiting arms of popular movie producer cum socialite, Seun Egbegbe has also parted ways with the Ebony Films boss after a messy fight.
Seyi Edun is one of the upcoming young Yoruba actresses at the moment. The petite lady came into limelight through her self-produced movie, Eja Nla.
