Entertainment
-
My dear father inspires me every day – Davido reacts as dad donates N1bn to C&S Church
Afrobeat musician Davido has responded to his father’s N1 billion donation to a church. Davido’s father, Adedeji Adeleke, donated N1 billion to the Centenary Endowment Fund of the Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Church on Sunday. The donation was made in memory of his mother, Esther Adeleke, during her remembrance service at the church’s headquarters in Lagos. Reacting to the viral video of the event in the comments section of Tunde Ednut’s post, Davido mentioned that his father has a strong passion for donating to both the church and education. The singer wrote, “Anything Church or education, no worry, you don…
Read More » -
”Being happy and alive is more important than being together. life na per head” – Yul Edochie weighs in on the Paul and Peter Okoye Feud
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has urged Nigerians to respect the decision of twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye, formerly of the music duo P-Square, to remain separated if they choose. His comments come in response to the ongoing feud between the brothers. Paul, known as Rudeboy, recently announced that P-Square had split up again, just three years after their reunion. He also revealed that he was arrested by the EFCC following a petition allegedly filed by his twin brother Peter over his lifestyle, though Peter has denied filing any such petition against Paul. However, Peter admitted to filing a petition…
Read More » -
In my family, nobody has lived up to 80 years – Obi Cubana reveals
Popular Nigerian businessman and socialite, Obinna Oyiegbu, also known as Obi Cubana, has revealed that no one in his family has lived to the age of 80. He shared that his late mother attempted to break this generational curse but passed away at the age of 79. In an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwu, Obi Cubana explained that his family decided to hold an extravagant funeral for his mother because she was unable to overcome the generational jinx. He said: “In my family, nobody has lived up to 80 years, and I’m saying this for the first time. My…
Read More » -
Go and pick your bra and pants, have mercy on people’s husbands – Nigerian lawyer tells woman who do not bother to wear underwear
Nigerian lawyer Stella, has on behalf of the ‘Wives Association of Nigeria,’ urged women who don’t wear bras and panties to consider the impact on other people’s husbands. She shared this in a post on Facebook. She wrote; “PLEASE have MERCY on PEOPLE HUSBANDS. This NEW TREND of NO BR@ and NO P@NT is INCREASING day by day. PLEASE SISTER, GO and PICK that YOUR P@NT and br@ now. WEAR it NOW! Enough is enough. Signed: Wives Association
Read More » -
I cannot date an Igbo man, they take back everything they’ve bought for you after a breakup – Jamaican dancehall star, Spice
Jamaican dancehall star Spice has explained why she wouldn’t consider dating an Igbo man. In an interview with media personality Daddy Freeze, Spice was asked to choose between an Igbo man and a Yoruba man. Spice swiftly voiced her hesitation towards dating an Igbo man, referencing what she had heard about their behavior after a breakup. She claimed that Igbo men are known for making women fall in love, only to reclaim gifts they had given during the relationship. She mentioned that she would prefer to avoid such situations, having already experienced heartbreak herself.
Read More » -
Burna Boy launches Football Academy
Afrobeat star Burna Boy has officially launched his football academy in Lagos State. The Burna Boy Football Academy is set to operate three days a week, offering two-hour training sessions. A trending video on social media shows young players training under the supervision of a coach. According to the academy’s official website, the program is designed for young football enthusiasts, with junior boys aged 4–15 and senior boys aged 16–21.
Read More » -
As someone who has had many abortions, I still get pregnant – Canada-based Ghanaian woman tells lady who says she would rather have 100 abortions than be a single mother
A Toronto-based Ghanaian woman named Afua has shared that she continues to get pregnant despite having undergone multiple abortions. Afua made this revelation on Monday, August 12, in response to a post by an X user who advised a woman to use protection after she claimed she would rather have 100 abortions than become a single mother. According to the X user, she still gets pregnant after having had many abortions
Read More » -
”So shameful that Peter and Paul cannot work together, are there no elders in the family?” – Joe Igbokwe weighs in on the crisis between Psquare duo
APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe has shared his thoughts on social media regarding the ongoing conflict between the popular music duo, Peter and Paul Okoye of PSquare. The EFCC recently summoned Paul for questioning over fraud allegations made by his twin brother, Peter. In response to the situation, Igbokwe questioned in his post where the elders in their family are to mediate the rift between the brothers. He also expressed curiosity as to why their wives have not been able to resolve the dispute. In his words; ‘’So shameful that two twin brothers Paul and Peter cannot work together, cannot love…
Read More » -
Jnr Pope: AGN lifts suspension on Adanma Luke, approves riverine filming
Emeka Rollas, President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has lifted the suspension on Adanma Luke, the producer of the ill-fated movie “The Other Side of Life,” in which Nollywood actor John Paul Odonwodo, aka Junior Pope, and four others died while working. The tragedy occurred on April 10, 2024, when the boat transporting the actor and crew to the movie location capsized at the River Niger Cable Point in Asaba, Delta State. Following the incident, the AGN indefinitely suspended Ms. Luke for breaching safety protocols and prohibited its members from working with her. Additionally, the guild banned filming…
Read More » -
Fight in me died on October 20, 2020 — Burna Boy rejects calls to back protest
Afrobeat musician Burna Boy has cautioned his fans against involving him in the ongoing nationwide hunger protest. Nigerian youths began a 10-day nationwide protest against economic hardship on Thursday, August 1. Amidst these protests, some fans have taken to social media, urging celebrities to support the movement. In response, Burna Boy addressed his fans on his X handle, warning them not to drag him into the demonstrations. He stated that the fight in him died during the EndSARS protest on October 20, 2020. While quoting a post from October 2020, he wrote; “The fight in me died on this day.…
Read More » -
How can everyone be dying like that? I am downcast and hurting – Patience Ozokwor reacts to Onyeka Onwenu’s death
Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor has expressed deep sorrow and hurt over the news of music icon Onyeka Onwenu’s death. Onwenu reportedly collapsed after performing at the 80th birthday party of Stella Okolie, Chief Executive Officer of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, on Tuesday in Lagos. She was rushed to Reddington Hospital, where she reportedly passed away. Reacting to Onwenu’s death on Wednesday Ozokwor described it as both painful and heartbreaking. “Onyeka is not just a colleague but a friend. I am downcast now and hurting because of her death and for the fact that she was not sick. “How can everyone be…
Read More » -
I would be a drug baron if I wasn’t an actor – Veteran Actor, Kevin Ikeduba
Nollywood actor Kevin Ikeduba has shared the profession he would have pursued if he had not entered the movie industry. The actor revealed that he would have been a drug baron if he wasn’t an actor. He made this disclosure during a recent appearance on the Hip TV program, ‘Trending.’ The host, Pascal, asked: “If you weren’t an actor, what would you be doing?” Ikeduba replied: “I would be a drug baron if I wasn’t an actor.”
Read More »