Odunlade Adekola, a Nollywood actor, has responded to reports that he was embroiled in a sex-for-movie-role scandal. This comes only days after Gistlovers, an Instagram blogger, called out the actor for reportedly asking sex from one Nike for a role. Odunlade Adekola apologized for disappointing some people with his reaction in a video posted to his Instagram page, but added that clearing the charge is critical for the interest of rising Nollywood stars. The actor cited a number of female Nollywood stars who had passed through him, claiming that only God can make someone a celebrity, and…
Author: Ahmed Adesegun
What might motivate a director to leave his current position and work in a completely other department? Versatility, to be precise. On a movie set, popular filmmaker and director Kunle Afolayan demonstrated his versatility by foregoing his duties as a director to style one of the cast members’ hair (Deyemi Okanlawon) in a picture he had already imagined that would be suitable for the role the cast is assigned to. Kunle noted that he had paid attention to details on prior works in order to properly style Deyemi’s look while completing part of his duties as a director.…
Eniola Ajao, Odunlade Adekola’s alleged baby mom and a Nollywood actress, has reacted to the sex for role scandal engulfing veteran actor Odunlade Adekola. Odunlade Adekola previously refuted all claims leveled against him by controversial blogger Gistlover. In a lengthy video, the actor admonished anyone spreading rumors about him not to ruin his character. He also urges his female proteges to speak up if he has ever asked for sex in exchange for a spot in a film. Eniola Ajao shared the video on Instagram in response to the popular video. Bukunmi Oluwasina, a Nollywood…
After Lionel Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain this summer, Kylian Mbappe has been advised that he may have to “accept” scoring fewer goals. Messi was a free agent when he came at Parc des Princes from Barcelona. This season, the 34-year-old will play with Mbappe and Neymar in a spectacular PSG assault. Mbappe will have to adjust, according to PSG legend Pauleta, who scored 109 goals for the club during his playing days. “He will have to adapt,” he said of Mbappe seeing Messi drafted in alongside him, according to Ligue 1’s official website. However, at…
Tonto Dikeh, amid the backlash following her split from Delta State lawmaker Prince Kpokpogri, has resorted to social media to mourn her mother’s death. The actress claimed it’s been 32 years since her mother died in a message on her Instagram page, and she’s commemorating her life today. Tonto Dikeh stated that her family had been saddened, but that now is the time to honor her mother’s magnificent life. Celebration of Life, she wrote. 32 years have passed. We’ve been harmed, we’ve recovered, and now it’s time to rejoice in the magnificent life you’ve lived. Mama, I…
The wedding of an inter-racial couple is currently circulating on social media, with reports claiming the Nigerian bride was previously engaged to the Yahoo Boy who introduced her to the white groom. According to viral reports, the yahoo boy known as PMT included his fiancée in his activities with the British client he meant to defraud by having her speak with him and hold video chats with him to make the transaction appear legitimate. Things took a turn when the British man and the Yahoo boy’s girlfriend went behind him and married on September 8, 2021, at the…
To say Tiwa Savage drew the whole Nigerian elite to her father’s funeral is an understatement, but three talents, Omawunmi, Seyi Shay, and Waje, were noticeably absent. The event, which occurred on September 3, 2021, is still remembered. She welcomed a range of guests from many walks of life for sumptuous meals and drinks at the Federal Palace Hotels in Lagos. I’m not sure what more to say. The Ankara fabrics, which were given out as aso ebi (uniforms) to celebrities and dignitaries, brightened up the rainy day. Several female music stars, however, were conspicuously absent…
Mr. Ibikunle Amosun, the former governor of Ogun State, and his wife Olufunso have been married for 30 years. The governor’s first daughter, Ayomide, married Oladipupo Dabiri (son of Abike Dabiri) in Lagos, and he and his wife celebrated the occasion with family and friends. They have a total of five children. Mrs Olufunso Amosun, the former First Lady of Ogun State, published images of their celebration on Instagram. She also expressed gratitude to her spouse for spending the last 30 years of his life with him. “30 years and counting…,” she wrote. Thank you for…
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has revealed that she is the product of an interracial marriage. According to the renowned actress, her biological father is from Abia state in the southeast of Nigeria, while her mother is from Akwa-Ibom in the Niger Delta. The actress has also disclosed that she is multilingual, as she can converse in both Igbo and Ibibio to some extent. Apart from these languages, she can also communicate successfully in the Yoruba language of the southwest, thanks to the milieu in which she grew up. She is a multi-talented Nigerian actress who has worked in both the…
Kogi State has been designated as an oil-producing state by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. This was stated in a letter issued to the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, by the Secretary of the Revenue Mobilisation And Fiscal Commission, M. B. Shehu. The panel confirmed the attribution of Oda River Oil well-1 to the state in a letter seen by our correspondent. The commission also “approved the allocation of Anambra River 1, 2, and 3 oil wells on a 50:50 percentage basis between Anambra and Kogi States awaiting the final demarcation of the boundary between the two…
Gernot Rohr, Nigeria’s coach, has conceded that his side’s 2-1 win over Cape Verde in a World Cup qualifier was not easy. The Blue Sharks gained an early lead on their home ground, but the Super Eagles came back with two goals to win the game. In their quest to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the three-time African champions have six points after two matches. When speaking to the media, Rohr admitted that subduing their hosts was not an easy feat. Regardless, he’s set his sights on maintaining their unblemished record. We…
Mo Bimpe has been described by Lateef Adedimeji as a tranquil woman to whom any guy would look forward to returning home. After being asked about the exact state of his relationship with the actress, the actor revealed this in a recent interview with City People. “Right now, we’re working (laughs)!” There is no such thing as a secret wedding!! I’ve never done a wedding before. I’ve never married before, so I’m Lateef Adedimeji, a young single man trying to make it work. My friendship with Adebimpe is fantastic! When you work with someone and see a…
Fans of the ongoing Big Brother Naija: Shine Ya Eye reality show have flocked to social media to share their thoughts on Whitemoney and Queen’s alleged connection. Queen and Whitemoney, who had spent the most time together in the Big Brother house, discussed their friendship. What appear to be friendship/relationship conflicts are ironed out between Whitemoney and Queen. Fans have reacted to the video on their different social media platforms. Some fans feel WhiteMoney is interested in Queen but will wait until the finals, while others say Queen will distract Whitmoney from his…
Tuface Idiba, a Nigerian singer, and his management have abandoned their family and fled to America following a savage battle with his wife, Annie. Annie had previously chastised Tuface for spending the night in the same room as his babymama Pero Adeniyi, claiming Tuface’s family had never liked her. Tuface’s younger brother, Charles Idibia, hauled Annie and spilled ugly stories about her, including how she frequently humiliates Tuface in public. Anni Idibia, on the other hand, was heard lamenting and crying in a voice note recorded by Instagram blogger Gistlover about how Tuface and some of his…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has stated that students from the northern portion of Nigeria do not receive “preferential cut-off grades” in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB further stated that Nasir El-Rufai, the Governor of Kaduna State, was incorrect in claiming that UTME candidates in the North were given special treatment or had lower cut-off marks than candidates in other regions of the country. Fabian Benjamin, the board’s Head of Information and Media, made these remarks in an exclusive interview with Punch on Tuesday. Since its inception in 1978 as a government agency…
Omotunde Adebowale-David, popularly known as Lolo1 or Adaku, a Nigerian media personality and actress, has taken time to honor her second son, Oluwaranlasimi, who turns 13 today, September 8, 2021. The actress disclosed the story behind his birth, revealing that her fortune changed for the better 13 years ago when she gave birth to him, and that he was named after the circumstances surrounding his birth. As he approaches adolescence, the happy mother praises her son for making child rearing appear simple while showering him with prayers and affection. The actress has also used the platform to thank God for…
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has shown her support for Tonto Dikeh, who is going through a break-up with her ex-boyfriend, who just posted a private discussion online. Tonto Dikeh reassured her admirers that the leaked audio chat in which she begged Prince to accept her back was a one-time occurrence that had nothing to do with her recent breakup with him. It’s no secret that Nkechi Blessing has been at her side since the beginning of their relationship’s demise. Tonto’s offense, according to Nkechi, was to love and be loved in return, but it turned against her…
Tonto Dikeh, a Nollywood actress, has reacted to the leaked audio of her ex-boyfriend Prince Kpokpogiri imploring her not to quit their relationship on social media. According to the mother of one, Prince’s voice recording, which recently surfaced online, occurred in the past, and she ended their connection after he began humiliating her with leaked audios from their discussions. Tonto dikeh revealed she would have killed Churchill with rat poison if they hadn’t split in the leaked audio discussion, while imploring Prince to take her back in time. However, it appears that the romance saga has gone…
Oye Kyme, the controversial Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky’s former Personal Assistant (PA), is pregnant, and many believe she was impregnated by Bobrisky. Oye Kyme recently posted photographs of her baby pregnancy on Instagram with the caption “Guess or tag the father,” and many Nigerians have flooded the comment section to congratulate Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky. In May 2021, Ivory Coast’s oye Kyme made waves after she tattooed the Yoruba born bleaching expert’s name on her laps. After that, Bobrisky decided to fly her to Nigeria and hire her as his personal assistant. She barely stayed in that role for…
Tega, a Big Brother Naija ‘Shine Ya Eye’ ex-housemate, has reconciled with her husband following her eviction from the show on Sunday. When the couple met for the first time since his wife’s eviction, they were seen gripping each other in a long hug in a video posted on Tuesday. Tega was seen crying and hugging her husband tightly. Bystanders taunted and cheered the couple on as they enjoyed a passionate kiss in front of them. In an Instagram video, she apologized directly to her husband and Nigerians, admitting responsibility for her conduct. According to…