Guinness World Records has responded after Nigerian chef Hilda Baci cried out about the delay in verifying her cook-a-thon.
Recall that Baci embarked on the cooking marathon in an attempt to break the world record for the longest cooking time by an individual.
She achieved this feat by cooking nonstop for four days, surpassing the previous record of 87 hours and 45 minutes set by Indian chef Lata Tondon on Monday, May 15.
The 26-year-old restaurateur from Akwa Ibom set a new record of 100 hours, but her achievement is yet to be verified by Guinness World Records.
According to them, they need to review all the evidence first before officially confirming a record.
Taking to her Twitter handle on Monday, June 1, Hilda Baci revealed that she had submitted all the evidence and has been refreshing her email constantly for the latest response from Guinness World Records.
“Not me refreshing my email every second since we submitted all the evidence to Guinness World Records,” she tweeted.
In response to Hilda Baci’s post on Twitter, GWR revealed that their records team is currently reviewing the evidence.
“Our records team is working on it,” the official Twitter handle of Guinness World Records replied Baci’s tweet.
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo’s son, Festus Ojo, has reacted after she publicly asked him about his love life.
The proud mother of two took to her Instagram page to celebrate her son, Festus, ahead of his 24th birthday and seized the opportunity to inquire about when she would be meeting his girlfriend.
She started by expressing her admiration for Festus, describing him as her first true love, and then proceeded to ask about his love interest.
“In advance to my first true love, my joy of inestimable value, my pride, my joy, my world. I’m so blessed to be your mama.
You’re the best son any mother could wish for. If peace was a person, then it would be you. I loved you because I conceived you. I love you now and I will forever love you. But wait, Festo, when am I meeting your girlfriend now?” She wrote.
Popular Botswana pastor, Seraki Kemmonye Seraki, has taken to his social media page to address critics who say polygamy is not as ‘pretty and nice’ as he portrays it on social media.
Responding to followers, Seraki who is proudly married to two Wives, reacted to his Facebook post on Thursday, June 1, said that fights and rivalry are part of polygamy and he has never made it look easy.
In his words ;
“I never said polygamy is easy. I mean, I live polygamy daily, I know it’s ups and down. I am not the standard of polygamy, my failures and successes do not guarantee anything to any other person out there,” he said.
“If I fail, it does not mean you will fail. I have done so many things people told me I can’t do and aced them. We live once…if you strongly believe in something, do it. At least you would have tried.”
“Just like any family out there, we fight, and I came across a few fights! We also differ on certain issues! From simple things as naming of kids to investments! It’s a whole array of feelings! We don’t like our past, or the past! We do everything in our power to avoid the past, but this morning I realized that my past, my past with my wives have so many beautiful memories. Once in a while, sit alone and revisit your past with your partner, there are so many good memories over there! What is happening right now does not represent everything about you guys, at times, use your past as a spring board to love each other again! I love you Kagiso. I love you Mpho.”
A video of Nigerian influencer, Enioluwa, revolting against popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson, for picking a piece of meat from his food has gone viral.
In the trending clip, Enioluwa, who is known for sharing food contents on social media, was engaged in a food competition with the actress when she dipped her hand into his food and took a piece of meat.
This didn’t sit well with the influencer who frowned upon the thespian and knocked the meat out of her hand so she would not eat his food.
Well, Enioluwa has repeatedly said he does not like sharing his food with people, including his close friends, so his reaction doesn’t come as a shock.
The video was captioned, “When two foodies meet!”
This has sparked a ton of reactions on social media, with many surprised by the unexpected link-up.
@kingsminaj wrote, “I don watch the video like 1m times to confirm if na Mercy Johnson “
@emmanuellaabuah wrote, “isn’t that woman mercy johnson”
@olarayobetty wrote, “na everywhere eni go dey eat up and down ”
@mamagahelen wrote, “Eni knows almost everybody in this world ”
@bunmi wrote, “Looking for @Eni trouble. Because we don’t play with our food oh!!!!”
@dorcasdosh wrote, “Eni is the main foodieyou can’t beat Eni thats why Mercy Johnson has to salute him”
A Nigerian lady has sparked reactions after she shared her unique love story.
In a video she shared on social media that has since gone viral, the lady narrated how her relationship with her husband started.
She revealed that she initially started off as his side chick while he was involved with another woman. However, within two years, her position changed.
According to her, when she met her husband in 2018, she made the decision to stick around and not let go, despite his involvement with another woman.
She proudly declared that she “stole” his love and eventually won him over completely, leading to their marriage in 2020.
Celebrating her 6th year in a romantic relationship with her partner, she noted that he hasn’t changed and has remained the sweet and loving man she fell in love with.
“2023:And here we are my darling..It feels really good to call you my husband it’s been 6 years with you and you’ve never changed a bit..you’ve remained that sweet and loving man I’ve always known..No wonder I couldn’t let go. I fought for you and I won”. She wrote in part.
Watch video below,
In other news, controversial media personality, Solomon Buchi, has asserted that any Nigerian man who wants to be a good and godly husband must be ready to be berated and insulted for his choice.
Taking to his Facebook page, the self-acclaimed life coach said they should prepare to be called a ‘simp and woman wrapper’ for choosing to love and treat their wife right.
According to him, some men insult and make their fellow men feel weak and inferior for treating their wives nicely to make themselves feel better for being bad husbands.
Solomon, who recently married the love of his life, Arike, advised good husbands not to pander to the hate because they are better than their trolls.
He wrote on Facebook on Wednesday, May 31,
“A Nigerian husband that wants to be a good and godly husband must be ready to be called a simp, ‘woman wrapper’, and termed controlled by his wife. Some men hate to you be a better man than they are, and their coping mechanism is try to make you feel you’re the inferior one, but no, you’re the better man, and they’re somewhere lower than where crude oil is found”.
A Nigerian woman has been dragged through the mud on social media for criticizing her father after he chastised her for her posts.
The lady, who goes by the handle @Hydonii, had taken to Twitter to respond to a tweet asking people to share conversations they’ve had with their parents.
In response, she said her father makes it difficult for her to have a conversation with him because of the way he condemns and judges her lifestyle.
She went on to share screenshots of her chat with him, and netizens were taken aback to discover she had an altercation with her father because he rebuked her for posting nude photos of herself on Twitter.
In the chat, the father had advised her against sharing raunchy photos online while stressing that things of value are usually covered and not exposed.
He further asked where she thinks she would go to after death if she continues leaving life carelessy, and proceeded to share religious materials to her.
This infuriated the young lady who went on a lengthy rant, berating her own father for cautioning her life choices.
Read the exchange below,
A lot of netizens were enraged by the way she spoke to her father and lambasted her for being disrespectful to him.
Popular Nigerian singer, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, professionally known as Kizz Daniel, has revealed that he has called off his engagement with his mystery fiancée.
Kizz Daniel, who unveiled his partner and the mother of his children for the first time in March 2022, made this disclosure during a recent chat with media personality, Angela Yee.
He also revealed that he now has three sons. “I have three [sons] now [laughs].” He said.
You will recall that Kizz Daniel welcomed a set of triplets, Jamal, Jalil, and Jelani, with his mystery girlfriend in 2021.
Sadly, he later announced the loss of one of the boys, Jamal, just four days after birth.
However, in a shocking revelation, Kizz Daniel revealed during the chat with Angela that he is now a father to three sons.
He had kept the birth of his third child a secret until recently, when he decided to share this joyous news.
When asked about his engagement, Kizz Daniel gave a cryptic response, saying, “What? Jesus is Lord, and God will always remain on the throne.”
Despite further questioning, he simply added, “Nothing happened. Life happens… Oh yes, my kids are happy. They are good and healthy.”
A Nigerian video director, who was accused of rejecting a video vixen because of her skin colour, has finally reacted to the allegation.
The model, identified simply as Ewa, made headlines few days ago after she revealed that she was rejected by an artiste because she didn’t match the ‘aesthetics’ of the shoot.
She stated that she felt so humiliated and disrespected by the artiste and his crew, stating that they should not have booked her for the video shoot if they didn’t like her physical appearance.
Though she didn’t reveal the identity of the artiste, the video director in charge of the shoot has gone online to address the allegation.
The director who goes by the handle @bushboymarc explained that they meticulously selected a model from an online portfolio. However, when she arrived, she looked significantly different from her online profile, leading them to make the decision to request an alternative model.
His words,
“This is such a heartbreaking and false narrative. As a video director, I carefully selected models for this shoot (through an agency) based on their online portfolio and pictures but the reality was starkly different. The model didn’t match the vision or the storyboard so I had to make the difficult decision to request another model. This had nothing to do with skin color, as I value diversity and inclusivity. I even took out time to speak to her and compensated her for her time. It’s disheartening to see this narrative being twisted into an issue of skin color. Let’s focus on celebrating talent, professionalism, and the power of visual storytelling.”
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This is such a heartbreaking and false narrative. As a video director, I carefully selected models for this shoot (through an agency) based on their online portfolio and pictures but the reality was starkly different. The model didn't match the vision or the storyboard. pic.twitter.com/2UDupYrg6E
An aged Kenyan woman, Theresa Nyirakajumba, has disclosed that she is still a virgin and has never had sexual relations with a man.
In a recent interview with Afrimax, Theresa, who shared a video of her ID card to show she is 123-years-old, gave an expose into her personal life.
She said she turned down several suitors in her youth because she was not ready to settle down. She said she was also looking for the right man whom she would share a special connection with but didn’t find one.
Sadly, when she was ready to get married, she was already too old to attract the attention of men and had stopped receiving marriage proposals.
According to Theresa, who lives in a run-down house, she might have had children if she had been sexually intimate with a man in her youthful days.
She, however, stated that she is still hopeful to find a male companion at 123 because she is tired of living a lonely and boring life.
Her words,
“I never had a husband in my entire life. Yes of course I am still a virgin.. I would think of it during my era but I won’t take myself to any husband.”
“My name is Theresa Nyirakajumba. I have never seen the nakedness of a man. For 123 years, I live with an unfulfilled desire, a deviant hope and a courageous spirit of waiting that one day a man will emerge and embrace my soul.”
“At the moment, you can help me and bring me a man. When I was young I didn’t want to associate with men and that prevented me from any potential relationship. I never developed love for any man.”
Bolatito Adegoke, the wife of the slain Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife MBA student, Timothy Adegoke, has revealed that he had plans to relocate their family abroad before his tragic death.
Bolatito made this revelation in an exclusive interview with Punch.
According to the mother of three, her husband had intended to move her and their children overseas while he remained in Nigeria.
Speaking in Yoruba, she said,“He had promised to take us all overseas, and he would remain here. Our children attend expensive schools, and he had promised to take them out of Nigeria after they finish their primary six class”.
The family of Timothy finally received justice on Tuesday, May 30, when the owner of Hilton Hotel in Ile-Ife, Adedoyin, and two others were sentenced to death by hanging for Timothy’s murder.
Timothy Adegoke, who was pursuing his postgraduate studies, had traveled from Abuja to Ile-Ife in November 2021 to write his examination. He had planned to stay at the Hilton Hotel throughout the examination period. However, he was reported missing by the police on November 7, 2021, when his friends and family couldn’t reach him.
Following the alarm raised by his family, the police initiated an investigation, leading to the arrest of the hotel owner, Ramon Adedoyin, and six employees
Nigerian music superstar, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has taken to social media to express gratitude to the Federal Government for conferring him with a prestigious National title.
The 30-year-old singer, in a post shared via his Instagram page, said it’s an honour to be named an OON (Officer of the Order of the Niger).
According to him, it has always been his mission to showcase Nigeria in a positive light and he is very grateful to be recognized for his good works.
He posted a video of himself with his hit song ‘Over Dem’ playing in the background and captioned it,
“Honored to hear the news that I have been conferred with an OON (Officer of the Order of The Niger) by The Federal Government of Nigeria.
I am grateful for this recognition and honour. It has always been my mission to use my platform to showcase our country – the passion, the resilience, the joy the culture and of course the struggles of our people. I do not take any of this for granted. We have one Nigeria and we will continue to do whatever we must to make it better!
Thank you all for being on this journey with me. So help us God.”
Popular media personality, Nedu, has recounted how he once supported a newly married woman’s decision to cheat on her husband.
Speaking on an episode of his “Honest Bunch” podcast, Nedu said the woman had opened up to him about being unfaithful in her marriage.
He claimed that when the woman revealed why she was cheating on her husband rather than castigating her, he understood her situation and supported her.
According to Nedu, the woman’s husband had insisted on abstaining from sexual intercourse before marriage. However, after they got married, she discovered that her husband was unable to have an erection.
“Oga is telling you ‘No sex before marriage’. Find out if he likes it from the other side, On my radio show, one woman don talk say, ‘I dey cheat on her husband’, not once not twice”
“Why? Oga Nedu, if na you, you go comot? I say why? She say him prick no dey gree rise. The one wey talk this thing, the sad part wey…..
“My brother, I support her. I’m sorry, men, don’t be angry but I supported the woman. This guy just married her and they were saying no sex before marriage. Na so the girl enter o.” He narrated.
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Beauty Tukura, has finally reacted to the controversy surrounding her win at the ninth edition of the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA).
It will be recalled that the 43rd Miss Nigeria emerged best dressed female at the award show held on Saturday, May 20, where different celebrities stormed the black carpet in flamboyant outfits.
Beauty’s win, however, sparked mixed reactions online, with some arguing that there were better dresses at the event. Others accused her of buying Instagram likes to increase her chances of winning the award category.
Speaking on the saga in a recent interview on the “Me, Her, and Everything Else” podcast, Beauty stated that she did not expect to win best dressed female and that it came as a complete surprise to her.
She stated that it was her first time attending AMVCA and didn’t fully understand the award show’s operation, adding that she only knew they gave #500,000 to the best dressed male and female.
So, when she was proclaimed the winner, she didn’t want to go on stage to accept the award until she was encouraged to do so by her senior colleague, Tobi Bakre.
Beauty said when she mounted the stage, still in disbelief, she realized that it was expected of her to give a speech, which she couldn’t because she was too stunned to speak.
There appears to be an ongoing feud between indigenous Nigerian singers, Seyi Vibez and Zinoleesky, as they have been throwing brazen jabs at each other.
It all started when Seyi Vibez released a snippet of his new song ‘Amdallah’ on his social media page. Shortly after, Zinoleesky went online to tease his fans with the snippet of his song, asking if he should drop it to cause trouble in the music industry.
“Just waking up, what’s happening? My people, should I scatter everywhere? Should I post this snippet? Let me post this snippet”, he said.
Though Zinoleesky did not mention any names in the video, Seyi Vibez felt it was a subtle attack at him since he had just released his music snippet.
He then went online to respond to Zinoleesky, stating that he does not care if he releases his snippet because he is not in competition with anybody.
The ‘Bullion Van’ crooner also bragged about being an independent artist who doesn’t need a record label to be successful in the music industry.
“I didn’t say y’all shouldn’t drop Snippet, I’ve got a lot of songs, no competition. You can even drop for your Record Label. I’m independent,”Seyi Vibez said in the video. Read here
While one would have thought the drama has ended there, Zinoleesky, during a recent Instagram live session, took a swipe at a certain musician whom he said his song will not top the music charts regardless of what he does.
Infuriated by this, Seyi Vibez, in a series of Instastory posts, referred to Zinoleesky, who is signed to Marlian music, as a “label slave” and stated that he won’t be surprise if he decides to sell his current house and buy a new one just because of him.
“Now you fit say you wan sell your house go buy another one because of me!!
Lmao!
Your number 1 songs got you an apartment!
That’s why you are angry!”
“If them dey talk about the artiste wey you sabi pass for this kabal, put my name aside label slave. Anybody wey wish me bad soon God go take the person happiness away”,he wrote.
The duo have also unfollowed each other on Instagram.
The Jigawa State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has successfully rescued a 25-year-old woman who was locked in a room by her father for several years.
According to a statement released by the spokesperson of the NSCDC in the state, CSC Adamu Shehu, the rescue operation was initiated following a complaint lodged by a human rights activist at the NSCDC State Command Headquarters.
The activist reported that a young woman named Ummi had been confined to a room in her father’s house without any freedom.
Following the complaint, NSCDC operatives promptly went to the house and discovered the young woman in an emaciated and unkempt condition.
The statement further confirmed that the father and stepmother of the victim have been apprehended by the NSCDC.
The statement read,
“On Friday, 26th of May, 2023, operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Jigawa State Command arrested one Garba Musa, a 67-year-old man from Takur Site, Dutse LGA, Jigawa State, and his wife Aisha Abubakar, a 50-year-old woman, on a suspected case of violence against a person.”
The complaint received by the NSCDC revealed that Ummi, the 25-year-old daughter of the suspect, had been locked up in a room within the house for several years without being allowed to leave. The NSCDC operatives swiftly responded to the complaint and rescued the 25-year-old woman, who appeared emaciated, unkempt, and in a state of depression. The room in which she was confined served as both her living space and toilet, with food being served on the bare floor.
According to the father, his daughter is suffering from a mental illness and had been causing problems in the neighborhood, which was the reason for her confinement. He provided outpatient cards from Kazaure Psychiatric Hospital in Jigawa State, indicating that she had received treatment in 2013, 2014, and 2018.
Investigation into the matter revealed that Ummi’s mother had separated from the father about 30 years ago and had been denied access to her children, despite having six with him. Ummi’s mother is currently married to another man and resides in Huguma Town, Kano State. Aside from Ummi’s brother, who is a public servant, her four other siblings are married.
The NSCDC Command is conducting further investigations to determine the root cause of Ummi’s mental illness, considering that she was in good health up to the Junior Secondary School level before her disappearance. The goal is to find a solution to alleviate her suffering and bring an end to her ordeal.”
Nigerian content creator and musician, Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, popularly known as Carter Efe, has finally addressed those accusing him of lying about his age.
In September 2022, the “Machala” hitmaker caused a massive stir online when he revealed that he had turned 21. However, netizens expressed doubt about his age, claiming that he appeared older than 21.
Recently, in a post on his Twitter handle, Carter Efe reaffirmed that he is indeed 21 years old while highlighting his achievements.
He wrote, “Who’s shouting ‘no label’! Bro, I’m just 21 years old, and I can confidently say that I’ve achieved two stars! Ish ish dey play.”
Who dey shout no label! Bro I’m just 21 years old and I can boldly say I blow two stars! Ish ish dey play pic.twitter.com/8c5o9MVmXV
To silence the “doubting Thomases”, he shared a snapshot of his international passport, which displayed his date of birth. The passport clearly showed that he was born on the 29th of September 2001, confirming that he is as young as he claimed to be.
The skit-maker further stated that if even after presenting evidence, doubters still choose not to believe, then they might as well rest.
“If you nor still believe rest!”, he wrote on Twitter.
Popular Nigerian singer,Asake has become the subject of online gossip after photos of him with a Caucasian lady were shared online, sparking a wave of curiosity.
Apparently, some netizens have spotted the ‘Joha’ crooner in the company of the same lady on numerous occasions, including his music tour.
Out of curiosity, they went on full investigation mode and dug out photos of the duo in an attempt to uncover the identity of the lady and her relationship with the singer.
Though the nature of their relationship is still unclear, it is quite evident that the singer enjoys the lady’s company as he is seen grinning from ear to ear in most of the photos.
A Twitter user, who posted the photos on social media, wrote, “who is she? she’s always with Asake. wherever he goes, she goes.”
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Netizens have made different speculations about the duo, with some claiming the lady is Asake’s manager and that they could become the next Wizkid and Jada in the Nigerian entertainment world.
@cameramanaustin wrote, “Might be his manager”
@zezaip wrote, “She does a lot but that chick is part of management”
@aikay_pet wrote, “It’s her voice he used for his intro “ ololade ni asake” ….”
@terryfic_1 wrote, “When an African man gets money he forgets black women exist”
@samuelayoade1 wrote, “Naso all these international label hook WizKid and jeda”
Nigerian music sensation, Kizz Daniel, has announced the appointment of his former label boss, Emperor Geezy, as the new CEO of his record label, Flyboy Inc.
You will recall that Kizz Daniel first rose to prominence under the guidance of Emperor Geezy, the founder of G-Worldwide Entertainment. Their collaboration resulted in the release of Kizz Daniel’s debut album, featuring hit tracks like “Woju” and “Laye,” which propelled him to stardom.
However, in 2017, Kizz Daniel’s relationship with G-Worldwide Entertainment turned sour, leading to a highly publicized legal battle over his contract. Eventually, he parted ways with the label, establishing his own label, Flyboy Inc.
During a recent interview on Way Up With Angela Yee, New York’s Power 105.1 FM, Kizz Daniel revealed that he has stepped down as the CEO of Flyboy Inc and appointed Emperor Geezy to take over the position.
He also disclosed that they have signed a new artist, identified as Pryme, to his music label.
Watch him speak below,
In other news, American rap star, Rick Ross has sent a special salute to the popular Nigerian singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe professionally known as Ayra Starr.
In a video shared on his Instagram page, the Hip Hop act referred to the Mavin signee as a beautiful superstar.
Rick Ross stated that they would ‘celebrate like bosses’ when he returns to Nigeria.
The Maybach music boss visited Nigeria in April 2022 for his Rick Ross Live In Lagos concert.
He said;
“I wanna take it all the way to Nigeria, to a superstar, beautiful the one and only Ayra Starr. Ama make a toast to Ayra Starr, Nigeria, when I come over there, we gonna celebrate like bosses.”
Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has caused a stir online after he stormed the street in his Brabus G-Wagon to distribute foodstuff to the needy.
The ‘Zazu’ crooner, who is known for his eccentric and controversial lifestyle, took to his Instagram page to share a video of his philanthropic gesture on Wednesday, May 31.
In the clip, the 29-year-old singer was seen giving out noodles and foodstuff to little children from the booth of his new Brabus G-Wagon.
“ZAzuu God Sent IKA OF AFRICA Dr. ZEHNATION Many many inspiration,” he captioned the video.
This has sparked a ton of reactions on social media, with many praising the singer for helping the needy and placing little value on material possession.
@UnclePamilerin wrote, “Portable Dey use GWagon distribute indomie this guy is so different. The way he gives back to the street, you have to love him.”
@officialchattar wrote, “If this guy buy mansion for lekki , he fit turn am to amala spot in weeks. Nothing they frick am . Doesn’t take life too serious like others.. brabus they share food. Some they treat am like egg ni.. enjoy your life while it last tomorrow isn’t guaranteed ”
@digitalbimpe wrote, “Portable use Gwagon dey donate food very humble soul, e sabi English or not he is one of the most successful artist across Africa and globally
Content king
Great job to his management”
@olofinlua wrote, “I saw a video of Portable sharing noodles, garri and spag with a GWagon. Portable is that guy you hate to love but just catch yourself loving.
PR or not, this one don touch me.”
Veteran Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has marked the two-month anniversary of the tragic passing of her nephew, Kambilichukwu Edochie.
Taking to her Instagram page, the movie star, who has firmly supported May Edochie while frequently criticizing Yul Edochie and his second wife, Judy Austin, for their online behavior, subtly threw shade once again.
She noted that May Edochie and her other children are coping well as they strive to overcome the painful loss.
“LET THE DRAMA KING AND DRAMA DEVIL KNOW THIS. KAMBILI MY SON, TODAY MARKS EXACTLY TWO MONTHS SINCE YOU DEPARTED THIS SINFUL WORLD, TO THE GREAT BEYOND. OUR CONSOLATION IS THAT YOU ARE RESTING IN THE BOSOM OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.
MY SON, YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. WE ARE TRYING TO COPE WITH THE VACUUM YOUR UNTIMELY DEATH LEFT IN OUR HEARTS, BY LOOKING ONTO THE GOOD LORD TO GRANT US THE FORTITUDE TO BEAR THE LOSS. YOUR MOTHER QUEEN MAY YUL EDOCHIE IS DOING GREAT AND TRYING HER BEST TO BE MORE STRONG. YOUR SIBLINGS ARE FINE TOO THOUGH THEY MISS YOU BUT IT IS WELL.” Rita Edochie captioned a photo of Kambili.
A Kenyan woman, identified as Josephine Achary Akongo, has recounted how her ex-husband’s parents sent her packing for not bearing children.
Josephine, who hails from Ahero Kisumu County, Nyando sub-county, narrated her ordeal in a recent interview with Standard Media.
According to her, she was kicked out of the house due to her inability to conceive for her husband, and he proceeded to marry a second wife in 2014. Unfortunately, his second wife has also been unable to have children since they got married nine years ago.
Josephine further revealed that she had a child while still in school and before marrying her ex-husband.
“I didn’t find it easy after realizing that I was pregnant. It was funny because some visitors came to our place to bring dowry for my cousin, and as girls, we were invited to entertain them. That’s how I got involved with a guy for just one night, and that’s how I conceived. Unfortunately, the guy disappeared afterward,” she said.
“I learned in day school, but I spent most of my time outside the school due to frequent illness. Eventually, my mother discovered what was happening and she was constantly reminding me of how I had wasted her hard-earned money.
“In school, students disapproved of me and often laughed at me. During that time, getting pregnant was considered taboo. However, despite being in Form Four, I persevered and managed to sit my national exams, though I didn’t perform as well as expected. It was far from an easy experience,”
“I met my first husband in our estate in Kisumu, and we began courting. However, our courtship didn’t last for even a year before we started cohabiting. I went to visit him at his workplace in Eldoret, at Keiyo South Constituency, and I never returned home because he told me we were now living as husband and wife. I informed my family, and he informed his, and we started our life together as a couple,”
Speaking on how her husband and in-laws reacted to her inability to have a child, she said,
“My mother-in-law didn’t like me from the very first day. Despite this, everything seemed to be going well after we got married in January 2006, until 2013 when I decided to stay at my in-laws’ home,”
“My husband had started working in Migori, not far from our home. The struggle of not being able to have a child began immediately after moving in with my mother-in-law in the same compound.
“I tried to ignore their comments and advice, but they persisted and eventually urged their son to marry another woman and have children of his own. He secretly married another woman, and when I found out and confronted him, he blatantly told me that he wanted children who would inherit his modest wealth. The fight continued as he lived with his second wife at his workplace while I lived alone at home.
“He neither came home nor sent money. One day, his father called me and demanded that I leave their compound. I stood my ground, reminding him that it was his son who brought me there, and therefore, he should be the one to chase me away. After some arrangements, my husband and his second wife came and told me to leave immediately. I packed my belongings and my daughter and left peacefully.
The mother of one said she suffered a great deal after she was sent out of her husband’s house.
“Initially, I struggled without a reliable source of income, especially with a daughter to take care of, considering she was in a private school. My daughter excelled in her KCPE exams and received a sponsorship from Equity. Fortunately, she also passed her Form Four exams with a clean A and secured a place at Nairobi University, still under the Equity scholarship. Before joining campus, Equity provided her with an opportunity to work at their banks, which enabled her to earn a good income and support us.”
According to Josephine, her ex-husband and in-laws now want her back after seeing her daughter’s academic success.
“My ex-husband and his family want us to reconcile because things haven’t been going well for him since I left. They have started to see the success my daughter and I have achieved despite the challenges we faced. They realise that their initial doubts about my daughter’s education due to financial constraints were unfounded, as she is now nearing completion of her studies at the university. Interestingly, my ex-husband has been unable to have any children with the second wife he married in 2014.”
Speaking on what she learned from this ordeal, she said:
“I want people to understand that patience pays off and that one shouldn’t destroy their marriage solely because of the inability to conceive. God’s timing is always the best. Additionally, women should strive to work hard and be responsible.”
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Beauty Tukura, has asserted that the reality TV show is designed to be “toxic.”
According to her, the reality show is “extremely toxic”, and she believes that even the fans contribute to this toxicity.
Speaking on a recent podcast, the former beauty queen, who was disqualified from the show for breaking the house rules, shared her perspective about the show.
“I was in the Big Brother House for just two weeks, and the circumstances under which I left made me feel like a lot of people didn’t really get to know me. You know how it is in the Big Brother House, whether you like it or not. I can’t explain it.
“It is extremely toxic. Even outside the house, you still witness the toxicity to some extent among the fans and all of that. I believe the show is designed that way.” She said.
However, she noted that she does not regret participating in the show.
Meanwhile, Beauty recently discussed how she has been able to use her disqualification from the show to further her development.
She said that although she initially thought it was awful, just as anyone else who experienced such would, she is still thankful it took place since it gave her the confidence she needed to confront the outside world, especially after seeing that side of herself after she left.
“I’m grateful for the lessons, I’m grateful that I can experience something like this at this stage of my life. I took time to reflect, see the video, and talk to people and I got all the closure that I needed as at that time, all the insight that I needed that time, I stayed prayed up, and with God’s help today I’m actually very happy and ready.” Beauty explained.
Veteran Nollywood actress, Shaffy Bello has revealed why she walked out of her 25-year marriage.
The thespian, in a chat with media personality Chude Jideonwo, said she ended her marriage because it was a long-distance union, as her estranged husband, Mr Akinrimisi, was based in the United States.
According to Shaffy, the long distance didn’t help her marriage, so she opted for a divorce.
“He [my ex-husband] was a good father to his children. But I reached a point where I wanted more. I would always travel back and forth, but I realized that if I really wanted this, it came with sacrifices. It wasn’t sacrificing the marriage itself, but rather, him being there [in the USA] and the distance didn’t help.” She said.
She stated that coping with the situation became difficult for her, which ultimately led to her decision to get a divorce.
A while ago, Shaffy Bello revealed that she does not wish to marry since she feels there are enough women in the world.
Sharing her thoughts with fellow actress, Mercy Johnson on an episode of ‘Mercy’s Menu,’ Shaffy indicated that she prefers companionship and would like to settle down with a partner but not in the traditional marriage setting.
She said;
“I am a one man kind of woman and I believe there is a lot of women here to fill a home.
That is why when I meet people or go on a date, they are women. I want to settle with someone at the end of the day, I don’t want to be 55 and then go out or have a birthday party and then come home and be all alone, I don’t want that. I want to be with someone, maybe not marriage, but a companion.”
A Nigerian lady has stirred mixed reactions after she revealed she’s obsessed with her brother.
The lady, identified as @cindyarinze, took to her TikTok page to share a “loved-up” video with her brother and boldly proclaimed her obsession with him.
In the video, she is seen affectionately hugging her brother, who is seated in a car, as he reciprocates with a kiss on her cheek.
In her caption, she jokingly asked if there are other people who share a similar obsession with their brothers.
“Am I the only one obsessed with my brother? I need a DNA test to assure me he’s not my brother,” she wrote.
Watch video below,
In other news, reality TV star, Uriel Oputa, has lashed out at a troll who said her body is too loose despite all the exercise she has been doing.
The fitness enthusiast had taken to her Instagram page to share a lovely video of herself when the troll made the snide and insensitive remark about her body.
“Upon all the exercises you body is not still firm. You just loose weight but your body too loose”, the troll wrote.
This seemingly infuriated Uriel who fired back at the troll. She shared a screenshot of the comment, and clarified that her body is 100% natural without any surgical enhancement.
The former Big Brother Naija star went on to say that she is proud of her ‘jiggly natural body’.
Uriel wrote, “THIS IS A NATURAL BODY. DON’T LET EDITING AND ALL SORTS DECEIVE YOU I’M PROUD OF MY JIGGLY NATURAL BODY. If you think it’s Easy. Run am. My beautiful Queens and Kings this is the perfect example of trying to feed spoilt Rice to a Queen (You can’t try it).
Just imagine someone took time to write this (Depression is real) instead of acknowledging the (20,0000 people that have subscribed to my meal plans, They decided to mock.. You can’t mock someone wey don pack her mama mess for years. I love my body”.
Controversial Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu, has taken to social media to expose the people bankrolling his female colleagues.
According to Uche, wealthy married men are financing ex-BBNaija housemates and Nollywood actresses.
He advised ladies not to envy or try to be like anyone showing off affluence on social media. According to him, not everything seen on social media is true.
The majority of skit creators, according to Uche, have visited practically all of the hotels.
He wrote;
“80 percent of Nollywood actresses and ex BBNaija housemates Dey date married men to show off affluence on social media. It’s surprising but it’s true, so dear ladies don’t envy or try to be like anyone.
Not everything you see on social media na true. If you know how many hotel room these celebs don play inside to get most of what they show off on social media, you go shout Jesus, Skit makers and influencers for Lagos own is worse, those ones Dey follow rich men like tomorrow no dey just to collect dollars and buy expensive things to show off”
American rap star, Rick Ross has sent a special salute to the popular Nigerian singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe professionally known as Ayra Starr.
In a video shared on his Instagram page, the Hip Hop act referred to the Mavin signee as a beautiful superstar.
Rick Ross stated that they would ‘celebrate like bosses’ when he returns to Nigeria.
The Maybach music boss visited Nigeria in April 2022 for his Rick Ross Live In Lagos concert.
He said;
“I wanna take it all the way to Nigeria, to a superstar, beautiful the one and only Ayra Starr. Ama make a toast to Ayra Starr, Nigeria, when I come over there, we gonna celebrate like bosses.”
Popular Afrobeat singer, Tiwa Savage, has lamented about the increases in fuel prices and the unavailability of fuel less than an hour after her arrival.
Other celebrities have spoken up about the lack of fuel at most gas stations and the increase in petrol prices just 48 hours after President Tinubu’s inauguration.
Tiwa Savage, who recently made headlines few hours ago for some images she took in Brazil with an unknown man, has vowed to return after only one hour in Nigeria, when she was overcome by the heat.
According to her, she lost one of her car tires while her other car is still in a queue for fuel.
She wrote;
“Literally less than an hour back in naija and one of my car tires gone
Other car now in the queue for fuel
Issue with electricity in my house
I’m logging off and going back to where I came from because …..”
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has returned to work, after spending two months grieving the devastating death of his first son, Kambilichukwu, who passed away in March.
The talented actor took to his Instagram page to share photos of himself on a movie set alongside his second wife, Judy Austin.
He thanked God for giving him the courage to get back to his career and for the priceless gift of life.
He wrote;
“Back to work. Wrapped up the movie, WHEN WOMEN REVOLT. Produced by Ijele Odogwu @judyaustin1. Directed by Yul Edochie. I thank God for giving me all I need to return to the hustle. And for the gift of life. May the mighty name of the Lord be praised forever.”
In other news, Controversial media personality, Solomon Buchi, has asserted that any Nigerian man who wants to be a good and godly husband must be ready to be berated and insulted for his choice.
Taking to his Facebook page, the self-acclaimed life coach said they should prepare to be called a ‘simp and woman wrapper’ for choosing to love and treat their wife right.
According to him, some men insult and make their fellow men feel weak and inferior for treating their wives nicely to make themselves feel better for being bad husbands.
Reality TV star, Uriel Oputa, has lashed out at a troll who said her body is too loose despite all the exercise she has been doing.
The fitness enthusiast had taken to her Instagram page to share a lovely video of herself when the troll made the snide and insensitive remark about her body.
“Upon all the exercises you body is not still firm. You just loose weight but your body too loose”, the troll wrote.
This seemingly infuriated Uriel who fired back at the troll. She shared a screenshot of the comment, and clarified that her body is 100% natural without any surgical enhancement.
The former Big Brother Naija star went on to say that she is proud of her ‘jiggly natural body’.
Uriel wrote, “THIS IS A NATURAL BODY
DON’T LET EDITING AND ALL SORTS DECEIVE YOU
I’M PROUD OF MY JIGGLY NATURAL BODY.”
“If you think it’s Easy. Run am.
My beautiful Queens and Kings this is the perfect example of trying to feed spoilt Rice to a Queen. (You can’t try it)
Just imagine someone took time to write this (Depression is real) instead of acknowledging the (20,0000 people that have subscribed to my meal plans, They decided to mock..
You can’t mock someone wey don pack her mama mess for years.
I love my body,”she added.
Popular Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola professionally known as Portable has resumed his customary social duty of giving back to the streets and helping communities.
He showed his generous side by distributing food to underprivileged children and people of the community while driving his brand-new G-Wagon.
Photos and videos making the rounds on social media show the ‘Zazoo’ crooner sharing noodles and spaghetti out of the boot of his expensive car.
As he drove around towns, he distributed the gifts to everyone who came out to take advantage of his generosity. According to Portable, he was sent by God to aid the populace.
Sharing the clip, he wrote;
“ZAzuu God Sent IKA OF AFRICA Dr ZEHNATION Many many inspiration.”
In other news, Sonia Ighalo, the estranged wife of professional Nigerian footballer, Jude Ighalo, has taken to social media to throw shade at a certain ‘sis’.
In a cryptic post shared via her Instastory, the mother of three stated that if the ‘sis’ likes she should do monkey style or break her waist, she will end up like the others.
Though it is not clear who she was referring to, it is clear that she is telling the recipient that she can go to great lengths to satisfy a man in bed, but he will still use and dump her like other women.
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Eni trouble. Because we don’t play with our food oh!!!!”
it’s been 6 years with you and you’ve never changed a bit..you’ve remained that sweet and loving man I’ve always known..No wonder I couldn’t let go. I fought for you and I won”. She wrote in part.
Dr. ZEHNATION Many many inspiration,” he captioned the video.
tomorrow isn’t guaranteed 
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