Temi Otedola celebrated her fiancé, Mr Eazi
Billionaire Femi Otedola’s daughter, Temi Otedola, mentioned her fiancé, singer Mr Eazi, remodeled her life after she met him.
The actress disclosed this on her Instagram web page as she celebrated Mr Eazi’s thirty-third birthday.
“My total life modified after I met you! During the last eight years, you’ve impressed me, supported me, and proven that you’re the kindest soul I’ve ever encountered. I’m so excited to spend the remainder of your birthdays by your facet. I’m celebrating you right this moment and every single day. Joyful birthday to my endlessly individual. My favorite individual. My soon-to-be oko [husband],” she added.
Mr Eazi, whose actual identify is Oluwatosin Ajibade, and Otedola bought engaged in 2022. They met in 2018 at a gig by Temi’s sister, DJ Cuppy.
Mr Eazi, 33, pioneered Banku music, whereas Otedola, 28, gained fame after taking part in Moremi Oluwa within the 2020 movie Quotation.
Rema’s ‘HEIS’ Spotify document, mom’s struggles
Singer Rema’s ‘HEIS’ album achieved essentially the most important opening week streams on Spotify Nigeria with 12.3 million.
In information shared on X, Turntable mentioned the sophomore album surpassed Olamide’s ‘Ikigai’, which tallied 7.92 million streams on Spotify in its opening week.
Launched on 10 July, it turned the second album with essentially the most opening-week streams on Spotify Nigeria. It adopted Davido’s record-breaking album, ‘Timeless,’ totalling 14.4 million streams.
Moreover, the singer revealed throughout an interview with Capital Xtra London that witnessing his mom’s every day battle drove him to pursue a music profession.
“I couldn’t bear seeing my mother trekking every single day, unable to afford bus or bike fares,” Rema recalled. “That’s why I used to be decided to succeed shortly. The second I earned cash, I purchased her a automotive immediately.
“We celebrated with dinner, after which I offered her with the automotive. Whereas many would prioritise their autos, I prioritised hers as a result of she’s the rationale behind my success. Her prayers have been my energy, and I’m immensely proud to make her proud”, Rema mentioned.
The 24-year-old gained recognition after he posted a viral freestyle on Instagram in 2018 to D’Prince’s tune ‘Gucci Gang’. He started his skilled music profession in 2019 with the discharge of his debut single, ‘Dumebi’.
Simi vs netizens
Netizens lashed out at songstress Simisola Kosoko, often known as Simi, after saying she didn’t take heed to different artistes’ songs apart from her husband, Adekunle Gold.
Throughout an interview on the ‘Zero Circumstances’ podcast, Simi revealed that she solely listened to Adekunle Gold’s music as a result of they have been married.
She mentioned, “I don’t take heed to anyone’s music; I take heed to my husband’s songs as a result of I’m married. I like Put up Malone’s first album ‘Beerbongs & Bentleys’. Love J.Cole. I don’t take heed to anyone’s music. Nothing modified. I simply don’t know. I don’t take heed to anyone’s music. I’m listening to my album now as a result of it simply got here out. I most likely received’t take heed to it as a lot in a couple of weeks as I do now.”
Nonetheless, netizens criticised the mother-of-one’s remark.
Responding to the criticism on her X web page, she reiterated that she didn’t take heed to music apart from her husband’s.
She wrote: “I’m deading that shitt instantly. I mentioned I don’t take heed to music. I don’t know any songs. If I weren’t me, I wouldn’t know my songs, and if I weren’t with my man, I most likely wouldn’t know his both as a result of I don’t take heed to something. I hate doing these silly interviews typically as a result of they don’t care about supporting you. They’ll lie or submit issues out of context so individuals can pile on you. I hate depraved individuals.”
Simi, 36, started her profession as a gospel singer and launched her debut studio album, ‘Ogaju’ in 2008.
I misplaced my dream id after my divorce – Caroline Hutchings
Scottish-Nigerian actress Caroline Hutchings revealed on her Instagram web page that she misplaced her id and desires after divorcing her ex-husband, Musa Danjuma.
She recounted how their cut up prompted her to begin life from scratch as she confronted discrimination and rejection.
The 37-year-old wrote: “I used to be as soon as a promising make-up artist and hair guru, actress, movie producer and style guide. CEO Luxurious Addict, CEO Kinetic Media. However I misplaced my id and desires due to divorce. I walked away from all of it for my sanity. I began my journey from scratch, dealing with all of the faux rumours, discriminations, rejections and uncertainties at 29+ years. A dialog that ladies who’ve walked the identical half hate to speak about. A bittersweet journey to a spot unknown. That is my story.”
Caroline married Danjuma in 2007, they usually had three kids earlier than they divorced in 2016.
The mother-of-three made her performing debut in 2024, Lethal Care and starred in different profitable movies, together with Lethal Kiss, Lacking Angel, The Captor, International Affairs, and Actual Love.
Rudeboy vs EFCC
RudeboyPaul Okoye, also referred to as Rudeboy, revealed on Instagram that he derived his wealth solely from his music profession and never from illicit actions after the EFCC launched him.
The anti-graft company reportedly arrested the singer and his elder brother, Jude Okoye, for undisclosed causes.
He shared the EFCC eagle emblem and wrote, “Eagle eyes, all cleared. I’m not a thief. It’s simply good music that’s paying. Now, let’s get again to the music subsequent week!! New music!! Vitamin D.”
The 42-year-old rose to fame within the 2000s as a member of the P-Sq. duo along with his an identical twin brother, Peter Okoye.
Erica’s airport drama
Former BBNaija housemate Erica Nlewedim induced a commotion at an undisclosed airport when British Airways downgraded her Enterprise Class to an Economic system ticket with out her consent.
The truth TV star known as out the airport workers on Instagram Reside and alleged that the officers tried to intimidate her and threatened to grab her cellphone.
Erice mentioned: “His identify is Stanley, British Airways. I paid for enterprise class, and he’s attempting to downgrade me to economic system, and I didn’t come late. Was I recording earlier than? No, I used to be not recording. I used to be alone; you known as a uniformed individual on me, telling me I used to be recording. Okay, now, I’m going to document.
“Even in case you guys need to do something to me, if you wish to shoot me, all people can see what you’re doing. Let me know what you guys need to do. You haven’t seen the mad facet of me in 4 years, and now it’s out. I’ve been good since, and the niceness isn’t getting me wherever, however now I’ve to be nasty.
“Don’t deliver issues my means, and I received’t deliver issues your means. Now you’re telling me, please. I got here right here good, and also you instructed me you wished to place me within the economic system. What the fuck? Did you all not gather the cash? Give me what I paid for.”
The 30-year-old was a housemate at BBNaija Season 5, or BBNaija Lockdown. Olamilekan ‘Laycon’ Agbeleshe received the season.
Actress Ini Dima-Okojie’s fibroids
Actress Ini Dima-Okojie revealed that her fibroids returned three years after she had surgical procedure to take away them.
Fibroids, that are non-cancerous however irregular growths, developed in her uterus throughout her childbearing years.
The actress acquired her analysis of fibroids in 2017 and had surgical procedure in November 2020.
In a video she shared on her Instagram submit, Dima-Okojie disclosed that she didn’t rush into one other surgical procedure however selected to take a holistic method to shrink the fibroids.
The Edo-born actress mentioned: “My journey with fibroids isn’t over. I just lately realized they’ve returned. Should you’ve been following me, you’ll most likely know that earlier than the tip of 2020, I had a myomectomy, which is an invasive surgical procedure to take out fibroids. The surgical procedure was profitable; my physician eliminated each single fibroid, and I healed nicely. It’s been three years since I underwent the surgical procedure, however sadly, the fibroids are again.
“It’s very disheartening, and it hasn’t been the best couple of months, however I’m okay. I’ve come to phrases with it, and I don’t need to do one other surgical procedure anytime quickly—this time, I need to take a holistic method in the direction of shrinking the fibroids. I simply thought sharing was essential, and it wasn’t straightforward. I bear in mind the primary time I shared my story and the way impactful it was, and many individuals shared their tales with me. Too many black girls undergo this, and it wasn’t being talked about sufficient, and it’s nonetheless not being talked about sufficient. I don’t even know if a treatment is being discovered for it. I’ll pay 20 girls to finish their screening; it’s important.”
The 34-year-old made her performing debut with ‘Style of Love’ and featured in lots of movies, together with the multicultural romcom ‘Namaste Wahala’ and the Netflix Nigerian authentic thriller ‘Blood Sisters’.
Jude Okoye’s wedding ceremony anniversary
Music government Jude Okoye and his spouse, Ify Okoye, celebrated their tenth wedding ceremony anniversary.
In a joint Instagram submit, the couple described their decade-long journey as stuffed with “love, development, and help.”
Additionally they talked about that their challenges had strengthened their bond through the years.
They write: “10 years in the past, we made one of the best resolution of our lives. Our love has solely grown stronger as we’ve journeyed by means of highs and lows, and now, we’re celebrating a decade of shared desires, limitless laughter, and unwavering help. Right here’s to the subsequent chapter of our love story, endlessly and all the time.”
The couple married in 2014 and had three kids.
Jude was the elder brother of the now-defunct music duo P-Sq., whereas his spouse was a style icon and YouTuber.
Why I left Lagbaja’s band – Ego
Singer Lagbaja’s former backup singer, Ego Ogbaro, revealed in an interview with Chude Jideonwo that she left Lagbaja’s band in 2007 to make her music.
She dismissed rumours a couple of romantic relationship with Lagbaja and added that he supported her resolution.
Ogbaro mentioned: “It was the most effective selections. It opened up a complete new world to me. We didn’t combat, and there have been no points. I usually believed in my instincts, and at that time, they instructed me to maneuver. I didn’t have a plan; I thought of it for a month and went to him. I wished a band and simply wished to do my form of music. I went to him, and he was glad; it was bittersweet. And he was very supportive. I used to be satisfied after I left in 2007, and I hardly remorse that.
“I wished a studio and didn’t need to begin renting studios. Once I wished to document, although, I bought that encouragement from Eddie Lawani,” she mentioned. He gave me cash for my first studio session as a result of I mentioned I wished to work with Cobhams. I stored going as a result of I had the fervour and believed in myself. There have been days after I tried to run again to Lagbaha’s band. I wished and craved that consolation the place I didn’t need to make sure selections.
“The place all I wanted to do was simply sing, dance and get my pay. The place the accountability was simply not mine, there have been days after I craved that as a result of it was laborious. You’re coping with individuals from totally different backgrounds, coping with a whole lot of guys who assume much less of you, and also you’re coping with lots, and you must make it work. There was a time I known as Lagbaja and mentioned, ‘I do know I had most likely given you a tough time as a result of I used to be younger, however now I perceive’. It was not straightforward. So there have been days after I wished to affix the band once more and simply touring.”
Ego had recorded songs akin to ‘Konko Beneath’, ‘Nothing for You’ and ‘By no means Far Away’.
Protests: Tonto Dikeh, Yul Edochie pleads with Nigerians
Actress-cum-politician Tonto Dikeh and her colleague, Yul Edochie, cautioned Nigerians towards the deliberate nationwide protests in August.
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the protest will start on August 1st and proceed for ten days throughout the 36 states, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and diaspora.
The protest goals to name the federal government’s consideration in any respect ranges to the residents’ plight.
Dikeh, an APC member, and Edochie, a staunch supporter of President Bola Tinubu, voiced their considerations in regards to the deliberate protest on their social media pages.
On her Fb web page, Dikeh, the working mate to Tonte Ibraye, the ADC’s 2023 Rivers State governorship candidate, mentioned: “I utterly perceive your frustrations and considerations concerning the present state of our nation. I understand how disheartening it’s to get up and see that the value of just about all the pieces available in the market has elevated by over 100 per cent, even with none rise in our earnings. Many individuals working 9-5 jobs at the moment are searching for different sources of earnings as a result of a good portion of what we earn is consumed by commuting and transportation prices because of the drastic improve in petrol costs, contributing to the excessive price of residing.
“This suggestion shouldn’t be meant to negate the effectiveness of protests or deprive youths of their civil rights. It’s based mostly on concern and expertise with the final EndSARS protest, which was hijacked by ill-minded people to perpetrate evil on the expense of many youths’ lives, finally ruining the message and method.”
The 39-year-old urged Nigerians to type a consultant group to advocate on their behalf slightly than partaking in nationwide protests.
“Partaking in significant dialogue, advocacy, and group improvement initiatives can foster unity, progress, and prosperity. This financial burden impacts us all, and addressing these challenges by means of peaceable and diplomatic channels is important.
“Allow us to unite to construct a greater Nigeria. I encourage you to contemplate Higher methods to make your voices heard and to work in the direction of making a brighter future for ourselves and future generations”, mentioned the River State-born actress.
In the meantime, Edochie, on his Instagram web page, acknowledged the hardship in Nigeria however argued that taking to the streets to protest wouldn’t clear up the problem.
The 42-year-old actor said that protests usually result in the looting of harmless residents’ retailers and the destruction of priceless gadgets.
Veteran actor Pete Edochie’s son said, “I acknowledge the hardship within the nation, the state of affairs of issues. It’s affecting all people; I consider all shall be nicely. Protest shouldn’t be the reply—individuals benefit from protests to interrupt into different individuals’s retailers, steal, destroy, harm, and kill harmless Nigerians who’re already going by means of lots. Ultimately, the intention of the protest shall be defeated. Keep in mind what occurred throughout EndSARS; protest shouldn’t be the reply.
“Let’s maintain talking out and doing all we are able to to assist. President Tinubu listens and does all he can to make issues proper. Fellow Nigerians, let’s be affected person.”
What Jnr Pope instructed me about his marriage – Esther Nwachukwu
Actress Esther Nwachukwu revealed that late actor Junior Odonwodo, aka Jnr Pope, confided in her about his marital points.
Jnr Pope died on 10 April in a ship mishap whereas filming the film ‘Different Aspect of Life’ by Adanma Luke and was buried in Uwala Abaka, Ukehe, within the Nsukka, Igbo-Etiti Native Authorities Space of Enugu State in Could.
Punch newspaper reported that the actress alleged that Jnr Pope’s spouse, Jennifer Awele Okpuno, didn’t give him peace however disturbed him. She added that she dated Jnr Pope and tattooed his identify on her physique.
Nwachukwu had earlier criticised Jnr Pope’s spouse for attending an occasion after her husband’s loss of life, noting that she ought to have mourned her husband for no less than six months to a yr.
“Whereas we have been collectively (courting), he instructed me how his spouse used to disturb him. However one factor about him is that he likes to pattern. He can be going by means of lots however would nonetheless come on social media to submit (photos and movies of) his household. From December 2023, he stopped posting (photographs of) his spouse like earlier than.
“That was once they began having points. Generally, he wouldn’t sleep in his home however would slightly keep in lodges. I’m certain some individuals who have been near him knew about it. However, as a result of he had painted himself as an excellent husband on-line, he didn’t know tips on how to inform individuals about his points. That was why he died in silence”, she instructed Punch newspaper.
Iyabo Ojo’s daughter Priscilla, Tanzania singer Jux courting rumours
Actress Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla, sparked courting rumours with Tanzanian singer Jux.
Social media exploded with photos of them having enjoyable by the poolside. In a single photograph, Priscilla was in a bikini and rested on Jux’s shoulder whereas he was carrying white sun shades.
Earlier than their current photos, the singer shared a video on his Instagram web page displaying Priscilla twerking on him in a membership.
Jux had shared quite a few posts about Priscilla on his web page, they usually had been seen hanging out for a while.
As of press time, no affirmation had been made about whether or not they have been genuinely courting.
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Odumeje vs Dangote refinery
Controversial pastor Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, aka Odumeje, claimed that Aliko Dangote’s refinery burned as a result of he failed to hunt his prophetic assist.
On 26 June, this newspaper reported {that a} part of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery caught fireplace.
The Cable reported that Odumeje had prophesied {that a} fireplace would happen on the billionaire’s refinery earlier than the hearth outbreak and had urged him to go to his church.
“Convey Dangote right here, and I’ll save him earlier than that oil refinery burns. I noticed fireplace coming to that oil kingdom. I noticed fireplace on that Dangote oil one thing,” he had mentioned.
Nonetheless, in a viral video, Odumeje mocked Dangote for not heeding his warning.
“If Dangote had humbled himself to return right here, the refinery wouldn’t have burned. It’s easy! He wouldn’t have spent that cash. Now, who’s dropping? He’s spending billions of {dollars} to restore the manufacturing unit due to delight and looking out down on a prophet,” he mentioned.
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