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Nollywood showed the world Nigerian entertainment before Afrobeats – Omotola says as she shares old movie she featured in
Nigerian actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, commonly known as Omosexy, has expressed that Nollywood, the Nigerian film industry, introduced the Nigerian entertainment scene to the global stage long before Afrobeats gained prominence. On Thursday, Omotola shared her thoughts on her Instagram page, reflecting on her impact on Nollywood and the world prior to the advent of social media. She also presented old movie clips featuring some of her industry colleagues as evidence of Nollywood’s global reach preceding the rise of Afrobeats. In her post, Omotola reminisced about the videos she received, which featured Rita Dominic, Genevieve Nnaji, and Stella Damasus. She…
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Payment of Bride Price is not marriage, wait until you are married before you have sex – Nigerian man shares
A Nigerian man has offered advice to a woman named Ms. Nwankwo, cautioning her against engaging in sexual relations with a man who has only paid her bride price. Expressing his opinion in a Facebook group, the man emphasized that the payment of bride price does not constitute a complete marriage. “It’s wrong. Payment of bride price is not marriage. Wait until the marriage is solemnized and you are pronounced husband and wife. It’s all yours. No need to rush,”he wrote. However, other members of the Facebook group, who are also Nigerians, expressed disagreement with his viewpoint, stating that African…
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Marriage is an institution. It is not an achievement. It does not complete you – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri has emphasized that marriage should be viewed as an institution and not an accomplishment. In a Twitter post, Reno expressed his belief that marriage does not define a person’s completeness. He asserted that individuals are already complete based on how God created them, not based on their relationship status. “Marriage is an institution. It is not an achievement. It does not complete you. It should not even complete you. You are complete because of who God made you, not because of who you are with. So if marriage comes during this brief gift of time that we call…
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Why I hate White Garment Churches – David Ibiyeomie
Pastor David Ibiyeomie, the Founder of Salvation Ministries, recently shared his reasons for disliking white garment churches. In a video that has caused controversy on social media, Ibiyeomie accused white garment churches of engaging in manipulative practices that affect people’s destinies. According to him, if individuals were aware of the activities carried out in such churches, they would not hold a favorable opinion of them. During his sermon, Ibiyeomie elucidated to his congregation how the destiny and behavior of someone had been manipulated by a particular church The pastor said, “Do you know why I hate white garment churches, people…
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No matter how badly behaved your child is don’t put them on a leash, they are not dogs – Stella Damasus
Actress Stella Damasus has voiced her opposition to the practice of putting children on leashes. In a recently shared video, the actress expressed her belief that children should not be treated like dogs and restrained with leashes, regardless of their behavior or challenges. Stella Damasus also advised mothers dealing with challenging behavior from their children to seek help and support rather than resorting to using leashes.
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I did research on Burna Boy before coming to Nigeria. I met Davido and Wizkid the last time I was here – Bill Gates
Mr. Bill Gates, the co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, shared an anecdote about a conversation he had with his daughter, Phoebe, before his visit to Nigeria. Gates during his opening address at the “Advancing Africa: Unleashing the Power of Youth in Science and Innovation” event in Lagos State recalled how Phoebe expressed excitement and mentioned that he would be fortunate to witness performances by Nigerian Afrobeats artists, specifically Burna Boy and Rema, during his time in Nigeria. Highlighting the global recognition and popularity of Afrobeats music originating from Nigeria, the Microsoft co-founder acknowledged its widespread appeal across…
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Sarkodie won’t even kill a mosquito – Shatta Wale reacts to Yvonne Nelson’s Abortion allegation
Ghanaian singer, Shatta Wale has reacted to the abortion allegation by Actress, Yvonne Nelson in her new book, I am not Yvonne Nelson. She had revealed that she got pregnant by Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie, who refused to take responsibility, leading her to abort the baby. Reacting to this, Shatta Wale in a tweet expressed disbelief at the allegation stating that its all a lie and that Sarkodie cannot kill a mosquito
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I have outlived a man who told my dad not to count me among his children because I have sickle cell – Nigerian lady shares
Elle Peter, a Nigerian woman who battles sickle cell disease, shared that she has surpassed the lifespan of a man who once dismissed her chances of survival. She revealed this on Twitter on World Sickle Cell Day, which is commemorated every June 19. Recalling her childhood, Elle mentioned that a man advised her father not to include her in his count of children because she had sickle cell disease and was expected to pass away soon. However, in an ironic twist, the man himself passed away in 2016 while Elle continues to live a healthy and vibrant life. Elle further…
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Peter Obi will go to court for 8 years – Comedian Akpororo
Akpororo, a popular comedian whose real name is Bowoto Tanimola, has playfully mocked Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, who is currently involved in a legal battle over the 2023 presidential election. During a recent comedy performance, Akpororo engaged his audience by asking if Peter Obi was still going to court. The crowd responded affirmatively. “He go still dey go court for eight years”, Akpororo added. However, his joke received criticism from many, particularly supporters of Peter Obi, who expressed their disapproval on social media after the video went viral on Tuesday. Peter Obi and the Labour…
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The monies that came in isn’t enough to employ security – Chef Dammy of Ekiti says as she solicits funds
Chef Dammy, a well-known Nigerian chef whose real name is Damilola Adeparusi, has made a heartfelt plea to Nigerians for financial assistance. She gained significant attention after reportedly cooking for an impressive 120 consecutive hours. In a viral video, Chef Dammy expressed her need for additional funds, explaining that the money she received from her fans and well-wishers during the cooking marathon falls short of what she requires to hire a soldier as her personal security detail. She humbly requested that individuals consider this factor if they wish to contribute to her cause, expressing deep appreciation for any support received.…
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Actress Yvonne Nelson accuses Sarkodie of allegedly impregnating her and making her abort it after he rejected the pregnancy
Yvonne Nelson, a Ghanaian actress, has disclosed in her recently published book titled ‘I am Not Yvonne Nelson’ that she was impregnated by Ghanaian rapper Michael Owusu Addo, widely known as Sarkodie. In her book, Yvonne reveals the story of their encounter at a time when Sarkodie’s future seemed uncertain. In a chapter titled ‘A Difficult Decision, ‘ she said she found herself in a complex situation involving a rapper after he refused to take responsibility for the pregnancy. She said she had to abort the pregnancy because she is fatherless and did not expect to give birth to a…
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”Bearded men no dey too geh money” – Speed Darlington
Controversial Nigerian rapper Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has expressed his belief that bearded men are seldom wealthy. He argues that beards are commonly associated with poverty, pointing out that none of the billionaires or presidents of influential nations possess facial hair. Speed Darlington made these remarks during a recent Instagram live session with his fans. According to him: “Bearded men no dey too get money. They are not on the list of dollar millionaires and billionaires. Look around. Tell me, which president has beards. “Maybe you are not dirty, but globally, facial hair is associated with poverty.…
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