Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Omashola got a lovely YES after he proposed to his girlfriend in a quite romantic gesture that’s left a lot of people go awww.
Sharing a video from the proposal, the actor and model noted that “2021 had a lot of secrets” but his biggest highlight was when his girlfriend said YES.
Omashola wrote,
2021 has a lot of secrets but my biggest highlight was when she said YES and the rest is history.
Please don’t ask me what happened.
A man who was arrested by the police in Ogun state for allegedly kidnapping a six-year-old child, has said he learned the act of k!dnapping from watching Nollywood Actor Zubby Michael’s movies.
The suspect identified as Ayobamidele Kudus Ayodele allegedly kidnapped the pupil from his school in Ojo Alaba area of Lagos, on November 16, 2021 and kept him hostage for four days until a ransom of over half a million was paid for his release.
According to Vanguard, he said, “Zubby Michael is my favorite Nollywood actor and he is good at k!dnapping roles. I decided to try out some of the methods used by Zubby to k!dnap children and adults in the movies.
I started by visiting several schools around Ojo to see the possibility of picking children without anyone noticing. On November 16, 2021, I visited a school close to Alaba Market and stayed by the gate.
I saw two pupils coming to school. One of them was holding a cane. I stopped them and started chatting with them. I took the cane from one of them and asked where he bought it. He mentioned the place but I told him to take me there. I whispered into his ears that I would buy him chocolates and biscuits.
To avoid drawing attention to myself, I took the boy to an hotel in Ilogbo Eremi, Lagos. I called his father and demanded for additional N2 million. We spent four days there before his family was able to raise N550,000. The boy stayed calm throughout because he had access to my phone which had several games.
I am sorry for causing his family so much pa!n. I am not a cu!tist or an armed robber. I do not have a gang. I just trained myself by watching Zubby Michael. My parents trained me very well, I was just impatient and greedy.”
Nigerian Singer, Paul Okoyo, has revealed that twin brother, Peter, disclosed to him that he loved two of the songs he, Paul, released when they were separated.
The twins who went solo for five years reunited in November 2021.
Paul wrote ;
So last Peter told me his favorite song ever when we broke up was “Reason with me” and “Lucky ft Sarkodie”.
This life no balance, No de put mouth for family matters.
Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer and African Giant, Burna Boy, has announced that the beef between himself and DMW Boss, Davido, has been squashed.
Burna Boy gave the announcement on New Year’s eve while also emphasizing on the need for Nigerians to love each other in 2022.
He wrote on his IG Stories ;
FYI I have no issues with David, we are good now.
David wasn’t tryna 1 on 1 me but we figured it out.
2022 All of us must love ourselves by force. If not make we just kill ourselves by force. If not make we just kill ourselves. No middle again. Forward ever, Backward never. This is my last post of the year. God bless us all.
A man is lucky to be alive after his car tumbled while driving along Admiralty Way, Lagos.
According to the man, he fell asleep on the wheels but thankfully he had his seat belt on and that might have just been enough to save his life.
Sharing the photos, he wrote ;
Coming back from the hospital a few minutes ago, on Admiralty Way, the young man in white tee-shirt said to me: ‘I fell asleep. My seat belt saved my life.’
Lots of long hours driving this period. Be careful. Always have your seat belt on. If you feel sleepy, park somewhere and doze – and get a chewing gum
Ghanaian singer, Stonebwoy has stylishly apologized to Nigerians after he seemingly supported Shatta Wale’s stance that Nigerians don’t show love or do enough to help Ghanaian Music and Artistes.
“As the big family that we are, we all draw diverse creative inspiration from one another – no wonder then that we have similar cultures and values across the continent, and this cross-pollination is clearly shown in our music and sound.
“With the advent of the modern-day nation-state, each independent nation is uniquely gifted in order to contribute its quota to the overall status of Africa’s entertainment and creative arts scene.
“To do this, we must support each other in equal measure. Our brother nation Nigeria has done very well to mark many of the biggest milestones in the entertainment scene and is putting Africa on the global map due to the strength of its population (amongst other qualities).
“Accordingly, our Nigerian brothers must consider that with their great power comes the responsibility of helping to forge a united African front by deliberately allowing music from the other African countries which pollinate Nigerian music to flourish on Nigerian platforms on local and international levels.”Stonebwoy wrote in part.
The dancehall singer was filmed hanging out with Davido, and he said “Naija abeg o” in a video the Nigerian music star shared on his Instastory.
Popular Ghanaian musician, Livingstone Satekla, otherwise known as Stonebwoy, has said that Nigerians don’t reciprocate the love they receive from Ghana.
Stonebwoy made this assertion in a statement reacting to his colleague, Shatta Wale claims that their country had always supported Nigerian singers, but they don’t get the same love and support from Nigerians.
According to him, although Shatta wale did not handle the issue the right way his concerns are valid.
It can be recalled that Shatta Wale had in a series of tweet drag Nigerians and Nigerian artistes.
“As the big family that we are, we all draw diverse creative inspiration from one another – no wonder then that we have similar cultures and values across the continent, and this cross-pollination is clearly shown in our music and sound.
“With the advent of the modern-day nation-state, each independent nation is uniquely gifted in order to contribute its quota to the overall status of Africa’s entertainment and creative arts scene.
“To do this, we must support each other in equal measure. Our brother nation Nigeria has done very well to mark many of the biggest milestones in the entertainment scene and is putting Africa on the global map due to the strength of its population (amongst other qualities).
“Accordingly, our Nigerian brothers must consider that with their great power comes the responsibility of helping to forge a united African front by deliberately allowing music from the other African countries which pollinate Nigerian music to flourish on Nigerian platforms on local and international levels.” Stonebwoy wrote in part.
A couple were left in shock after a man carrying their wedding cake tripped and fell with it at the reception.
In the video, the man was climbing the podium to place the cake before the couple when he accidentally tripped on the staircase and fell, shattering the cake.
The bride who seemed to not know how to react to the incident, simply smiled weakly as she watched the man stand to his feet.
Netizens have shared their thoughts on the video and some opined that Nigerian parents will believe that the incident is a bad omen to the couple’s marriage.
Some others felt pity for the young man carrying the cake, while others attacked him for making such a costly mistake.
Taking to the micro-blogging platform, she recounted how the boss made several advances at her during work hours, always trying to touch her at the slightest opportunity.
She finally quit her job after he requested to buy her underwear so that he can be sniffing it.
Former beauty queen, Agbani Darego, has replied a follower who expressed concern about turning 34 soon and not having a child.
The follower had sought Agbani’s advise on how she managed not to bow to societal pressure to have kids after 35.
“How did you manage not to bow to pressure to have kids after 35? I’m 34 in 3 months”, the follower wrote.
In response, the model advised the follower not to do anything because society demands it of her, but because she wants to. She also disclosed that she has two kids and she had her first at 35 plus.
Read Agbani’s response below,
“Hello, I have 2 kids and I had my first at 35+. My take, don’t do anything cause society demands it of you. Do it for you, in your own time and pace. Kids are a blessing, but only if you desire them! And you have to be mentally, emotionally, (and financially) ready for that journey. x”
Grammy Award-winning Nigerian Singer and African Giant, Damini Ogulu, otherwise known as Burna Boy has issued an open challenge to anyone who’s got a problem with him.
Burna said this while reacting to the tantrum Ghanaian Dancehall artistes, Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy threw on social media over Nigerians not showing love to the music industry in Ghana.
Burna Boy wrote via his IG story ;
Them dey play South African, American and UK Music also for GH but na Nigeria own be issue. Something fishy is smelling.
Pushing this Agenda of separation between our beautiful African Nations is a grave disservice to the Generations coming after us.
It goes against everything i stand for as a Man and as an unapologetic pan Africanist.
Therefore if Shatta or anyone has a personal problem with me, I’m still open to fight 1 on 1 and squash it after.
The same way i have always been, nobody will ruin the unity we continuosly try to build for a stronger and better Africa.
With the auditions for the competition of the Glo Battle of the Year recently wrapped up, anticipation builds up as regional champions are expected to hit the screens.
At a media parley and interactive session hosted by Globacom on Thursday, the company provided updates on the conclusion of regional auditions of the competition nationwide, and equally explained the next steps of the competition which will involve dance mentorship programme for all regional winners, and plans to air the entire show early next year to all Nigerians, as well as the semi-finals and finals of the show which will also be aired live on television.
Fans and judges present at the various venues of the regional auditions were delighted with incredible dance moves, with local and international dance legends such as Poco Lee, Pinky Debbie, Izzy Odigie, Big Flo, Maxbuck, Dunamis, Franc Okwara, JC Jedor, Poxy (Cameroon), Gidnasty (USA), Menno (Netherlands) and Manuela (Germany) all taking part. They are also set to feature at the next stage of the competition.
The contestants at the regionals expressed their joy and appreciation at the opportunity to express their talent. Attendees like Festus Kalu at the Enugu auditions said he was a first time participant in a dance-focused contest, and expressed optimism that he would continue to pursue a dance career after the competition. “I saw the advert on Facebook and decided to come and try. I will love to open a dance studio if I win and pursue my dance career fully,’’ he said.
Another contestant at the Abuja auditions, Mariam Lawal, stated that she has been dancing since she was ten, and is currently working as a dance teacher in a private secondary school in Kaduna. She said: “It will be awesome to make it to the semifinals and finals in Lagos. If I win, I would use the money to help the less privileged.’’
Also, Judah Wilson, a dance instructor who participated in the Lagos auditions, said it was his first time auditioning and he did not know what to expect. He added that it would be awesome to make it to the finals so he could show the nation his full talent.
The fantastic surprises lined up for winners includes mega millions to be won and a chance to represent Nigeria at the global stage of the competition.
A Nigerian lady has taken to Twitter to lament after her rich dad forgot to send her money.
According to the young lady with Twitter handle @hoeszzn, she has only 200 Naira in her three bank accounts despite the fact that her dad is rich.
The Enugu-based lady stated that he forgets to send her money, while executing philanthropic projects in the village.
She wrote,
“It’s very possible to be a rich man’s daughter and have 200 naira in your 3 accounts. I know because I am there right now.
He will forget to send you money and be doing philanthropist work in the village and all you can do is smile and greet the old women that are eating his money because you’re his ada and it is what is expected of you. I am lamenting.”
Her tweet has started a conversation on the micro-blogging platform as other Nigerians with rich parents also share their similar experiences.
Nollywood Actress, Tonto Dikeh has revealed that 2021 was a year of love and betrayal for her. She opened up on hurting so much this year but she also learnt valuable lessons in between.
She then added that 2022 will be greater because she will keep winning.
Her post reads ;
2021 was a Great roller coaster and a beautiful ride. 2021 has been a flight and a fight!! 2021 though has been a happy year(quite conflicting but accurate)!! 2021 was financially a great year but felt like an unproductive year!! 2021 I learnt to lose myself and find myself all in one!! 2021 was a year of Love, betrayal, Great friendship, Good business , broke my own rules, Hurts and so much lessons in between… 2021 was bravery in a soul for me..
#KINGTONTO
. . BUT 2022 shall be even greater and better; WE KEEP WINNING.
In the chat which Julia shared on her Insta-stories, she expressed her love for her mum and in response her mum asked her to stop smoking if she means it.
Julia’s mum insisted that if truly she loves her, then she should quit smoking.
“If you do, please stop smoking shisha,” she replied after her daughter told her she loved her.
Ghanaian Dancehall Artiste, Stonebwoy has reacted to his compatriot, Shatta Wale’s accusation that Ghanaian artistes support Nigerian artistes more than Nigerian Artistes do for Ghanaians.
Stonebwoy
Stonebwoy said that with great power comes great responsibility and Nigerian artistes should carry the “responsibility of helping to forge a united African front by deliberately allowing music from other African nations which pollinate Nigerian music to flourish on Nigerian platforms on local and international levels”.
He said that his countryman, Shatta Wale, may not have approached the issue the right way but tthat Shatta Wale’s concern is valid
Popular Nigerian Singer, Timaya, has declared that he will never go back to the trenches again.
The successful musician who said he was bored of making music because he is consistently dropping bangers, might be reaping the benefits of years of hard-work in the Industry.
In a post he shared on his social media page, Timaya said that it’s impossible for him to go broke.
Some things ain’t possible again. Like getting broke. Never! CHULO way…
Inetimi Timaya Odon (born 15 August 1980), better known by his stage name Timaya, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He hails from Odi, Bayelsa state.
He rose to prominence in the early 2000’s with hit songs like “True Story” “Timaya” and “Plantain boy”
American rapper,Ice Cube, has disclosed why his ‘Friday’ co-star, Chris Tucker, turned down $12 million to bring back his role in the sequel.
The 1995 comic movie was a massive hit and spawned two sequels: ‘Next Friday’ released in 2000 and ‘Friday After Next’ released in 2002. However, Tucker didn’t return to play his role ‘Smokey’ in the subsequent films.
According to Ice Cube, who co-produced and acted in the movies, Tucker turned down the role for “religious reasons”.
He made this revelation in response to a Twitter user who claimed Tucker quit over money reasons.
Taking to Twitter on Wednesday December 29, he tweeted,
“We were ready to pay Chris Tucker $10-12m to do Next Friday but he turned us down for religious reasons. He didn’t want to cuss or smoke weed on camera anymore.”
Tucker also disclosed other reasons for his decisions not to return to Friday saying, “I never thought about doing sequels. I always wanted to do a good job and keep moving to the next movie.”
He however stated that he would consider coming back in the rumored fourth-sequel of ‘Friday’ if they come to him with a great script and a great idea.
The Senior Pastor of the Fountain of Life Church in Lagos, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, has lost his twin sister, Kehinde, to the cold hands of death.
This comes a few weeks after the clergyman’s second wife, Pastor Nomthi, died after battling cancer for two years.
His twin sister, Kehinde was confirmed dead on Thursday, December 30th.
Pastor Taiwo Odukoya’s daughters, Tolu Ijogun and Toby Enuha, took to their Instagram pages to mourn the passing of their aunt.
“My Dearest Aunty K, my birthing partner and one of my closest aunties. You were always there for me when I needed my mother the most. You held my hand and encouraged me, to say I will miss you is such an understatement. Rest on Aunty, love you.” Tolu’s post reads.
Toby wrote, “Love you aunty K, you’ll be greatly missed, Rest in peace”.
Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has enjoined his teeming fans and followers to do away with forming when they get to their villages this festive season.
People travel far and wide to be with their families during this period. Most of the time, Nigerians in different parts of the world go back to their villages to celebrate Christmas and New Year.
In a video he shared on his Instagram page, Kanayo, who noted that people were forgetting culture, urged people to stop forming when they get to the village.
In the video, the thespian was captured drinking and licking soup from a plate and asked people to emulate him.
“Stop forming when you arrive your village, be local. Don’t tell me you are a Lagos big boy or Abuja big boy, we drink and lick soup from a plate. Stop forming, just be local”, he said.
Julia Nwoko, daughter of billionaire businessman, Ned Nwoko, has shared her WhatsApp chat with her mother, who begged her to stop smoking.
In the chat which Julia shared on her Insta-stories, she expressed her love for her mum and in response her mum asked her to stop smoking if she means it.
Julia’s mum insisted that if truly she loves her, then she should quit smoking.
“If you do, please stop smoking shisha,” she replied after her daughter told her she loved her.
See their exchange below,
In other news, popular Kenyan socialite and entrepreneur, Huddah Monroe has taken to social media to say she is done with weed.
According to the Big Brother Africa star, she doesn’t want to set her eyes on weed again. However, she didn’t disclose the reason behind her decision to quit smoking weed.
She wrote on her Instastory, “I never wanna see weed again! I’m done.”
A lady identified as @StephMarioo on Twitter has revealed she quit her job due to sexual harassment from her boss.
Taking to the micro-blogging platform, she recounted how the boss made several advances at her during work hours, always trying to touch her at the slightest opportunity.
She finally quit her job after he requested to buy her underwear so that he can be sniffing it.
Narrating the experience, she tweeted,
“I quit my job cause my boss couldn’t keep his hands to himself, it started out with ahh you look good today can I get a hug, I’m like NO! To him trying to touch me at every opportunity, then one day he asked to buy my underwear cause he wants to be sniffing it.
I’m like Ahn Ritualist behavior! I said No ! I still don’t understand why some men don’t understand boundaries and know that some lines can’t be crossed! For every young woman going through any form of sexual harassment at work, I hope you find a a way out it’s not a good thing”.
Veteran singer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charley Boy, has questioned the significance of crossover service held by Christians on New Year’s Eve.
Taking to his Instagram page on Thursday, December 30, Area Fada as he’s also known, called it “nonsense” and asked which purpose it serves.
He wrote,
“Crossover Nonsense.
What exactly is the significance of cross over night? Is it stated anywhere in the bible ? Apart from the fact that its a time to worship God is there any other magical or physical purpose?
I know say many don dey prepare to run into the church about few minutes to 12 just to enter the next year in the church from all sort of places and it makes me wonder what kind of assurance dem yeye pastor dey give them?
I laff in Oguta, nobody is crossing to anywhere untill Buhari packs and goes. We all die here. Get ready for 2022 e go rugged bad oooooo For those wey no get mind, u are free to die now
Nigerian filmmaker, Imoh Umoren, has taken to social media to share his observation from his numerous trips abroad.
According to him, he has seen more homeless people in New York than in Lagos. He asserted that this is because there is poverty everywhere.
Responding, actress Beverly Naya, stated that living in a shack abroad is considered as being homeless however, she negated his stance that there are more homeless folks abroad.
Taking to the micro-blogging platform, Umoren advised that people who cheat on their partners should at least use protection.
According to him, cheating partners should protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases for the sake of their partners, as it will be unfair to break someone’s heart and also give them a disease.
In his words,
“If you are cheating on your partner the least you can do is use protection. It’s unfair to break someone’s heart and give them a disease too”.
A Nigerian man has shared a photo of a “slim-fitted” three-storey building he saw in Lagos Island.
In the photo, the narrow house which had “Ayinde Villa” written boldly on it, was built closely between two other houses.
According to Twitter user @unclebayotics, anyone living in the house will have to watch their weights so they don’t become too fat for the entrance.
The post has caused a huge stir online as netizens wonder what the interior looks like and how tenants are supposed to move around in their apartments.
He tweeted,
“Na by force to build house for island? What is this na
If you dey live for this kind house, you gats watch wetyn you dey chop make you no fat”
Media personality, Daddy Freeze has reacted to Controversial Nigerian preacher, Kate saying that women whose bride price are not paid will never see the face of God.
This came after a lady whose wedding she attended, narrated how she saw a vision of herself going to heaven but started “coming down”. She said after another lady asked why she’s no longer going to heaven, she heard a voice saying ‘her bride price has not been paid which is why she can’t go’.
Sister Kate further stated that the issue of bride price is very serious and can hinder one from getting to heaven even with their religious positions and soul winning campaigns.
See video below ;
Daddy Freeze then took to his page to issue a reply, and he told Sister Kate to “go to heaven alone”
Read his reply below ;
Aunty, please go to your heaven alone and in peace, thank you! – Mary and Martha that served Christ food (Luke 10:40) and contributed from their resources (Luke8:1-3) were not married. By your distorted standards, they won’t make heaven and you would? – Be there seeing self induced visions. – Below is a biblical, Old Testament marriage template that doesn’t require bride price and as ordered by God himself. – ◄ Deuteronomy 21 ► New Living Translation [10] “Suppose you go out to war against your enemies and the LORD your God hands them over to you, and you take some of them as captives. [11] And suppose you see among the captives a beautiful woman, and you are attracted to her and want to marry her. [12] If this happens, you may take her to your home, where she must shave her head, cut her nails, [13] and change the clothes she was wearing when she was captured. She will stay in your home, but let her mourn for her father and mother for a full month. Then you may marry her, and you will be her husband and she will be your wife.
British Supermodel,Naomi Campbell, has taken to social media to heap praises on popular Nigerian music star, Wizkid.
This comes on the heels of Wizkid’s sold-out concerts in the O2 Arena, UK, where he gave several fast-rising Nigerian artistes a platform to perform before an international audience.
The businesswoman, actress and singer, wrote on her Instagram page,
“Big wiz @wizkidayo proud to call you my lil bro and to see with everyone your journey unfold. How many albums we will never hear, as you are the quintessential perfectionist!! You have bought afrobeats mainstream to the world, and always bringing your brothers and sisters alongside you !! 1st billboard top 10 “ essence “breaking records selling out 02 3 consecutive nights, grammy nominations, apple artist of the year, and countless others.
“your first night at o2 after your show you should be celebrating, but you are introducing me to your photographer @zap_308 who writes on his phone he would like to be 1st indian photographer and break the barrier for the deaf and dumb community to make it in fashion.
“I start talking back, and you tell me, he can’t hear you, and can’t talk to you either, you then proceed to take my phone and write and translate to him so we can be connected !! This is who you are !! our #starboy wiz for the people !! Wiz to the world. Knock ‘em dead tomorrow in lagos. I love you always, your sis #starboyeffect“
The family of 23-year-old Lauren Smith-Fields who was found dead in her apartment, are currently seeking answers into the circumstances surrounding her untimely death.
Lauren was found unresponsive in her apartment on December 12th after meeting an “older white man” on dating app, Bumble. According to her family, it was the older man who alerted authorities about her death.
Although the investigators and medical examiner are yet to comment about the incident and disclose the cause of her death, her family are demanding that the white man be investigated.
Lauren’s distraught brother, Lakeem Jetter, said the investigators told him the man doesn’t need to be investigated because he’s a “nice man”.
Speaking on her tragic demise, her dad said, “Without a doubt, we know that my daughter was not a drug user, and I had a second autopsy myself paid out of pocket because we felt so uncomfortable with the way it was handled.”
He also claimed when he contacted the police, the detective that attended to him was “very insensitive, condescending and arrogant.
Meanwhile, the City of Bridgeport has now released a statement, stating that they will review the handling of the case.
“The Bridgeport Police Department takes these concerns very seriously. The Command Staff of the Detective Bureau is reviewing the handling of this case to ensure that best practices were and are being followed. It is imperative to note that the death of Lauren Smith-Fields remains an ongoing investigation. Our department extends its deepest condolences to the family of Lauren,” the statement reads in part.
Watch a video of the family expressing how they feel about their daughter’s death below,
”
CHULO way…
nobody is crossing to anywhere untill Buhari packs and goes.
our #starboy wiz for the people !! Wiz to the world. Knock ‘em dead tomorrow in lagos. I love you always, your sis 
#starboyeffect“
