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  • Actor Sunkanmi Omobolanle marks 13th wedding anniversary

    Actor Sunkanmi Omobolanle marks 13th wedding anniversary

    Actor Sunkanmi Omobolanle has penned down a heartfelt note to his wife, Abimbola on their 13th wedding anniversary.

    His heartfelt message is a beautiful expression of their enduring love with praises on his wife, calling her his “aya mi” and “ife mi”. 

    He promised to love her until the last drop of blood, expressing gratitude for 13 years of bliss, awesomeness, happiness, and togetherness, he fears no fate with her by his side and looks forward to many more years of love, happiness, prosperity, and good health. 

    “13 years of blissful essence,13 years of awesomeness, 13 years of immeasurable happiness, 13 years of togetherness, 13 years only feels like yesterday

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    “Aya mi ife mi eni bi okan mi @glitzadore if I continue I no go stop like I can’t stop loving you. I no even sabi how to.
    I fear no fate for you are my fate and I know I can weather any storm so long you are there by my side.

    “I am forever indebted to God for making you my other half and I don’t want to ever go a day without you being a part. Thank you for making my life whole.

    “More years together in love,happiness, prosperity, great health and all the great things life has got to offer.

    “Love you till the very last drop of blood running through my veins so help me God #mine
    Happy anniversary #mine I love you mine @glitzadore,” he wrote.

  • Actress Juliana Olayode pledges to help abuse victims

    Actress Juliana Olayode pledges to help abuse victims

    Actress Juliana Olayode has shared a heartfelt and vulnerable message with victims of all forms of abuse, revealing her personal journey of healing and commitment to supporting others who have gone through similar experiences.

    She expressed deep sadness and empathy knowing that many people have carried the pain and trauma of abuse for years, and acknowledged God’s desire to heal and restore them.

    Juliana offered to pray for those who have reached out to her and proposed a physical or virtual meeting with therapists and survivors, creating a safe and supportive space for healing and connection.

    She emphasised that healing is possible and encouraged those who are interested to reach out, promising to respond to as many messages as possible.

    “Here you go, the “covered sexy” pictures.
    If you don’t get it, make sure you see the post before this one and carefully read the last five slides to understand.

    “This pictures were taken in April 2022. Looking back, and I am so grateful to God for the journey of healing and how committed He is to the healing and wholeness of His own.

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    “My DM is FULL, whenever I feel lead to share something that personal, I’m always overthinking it and I also always feeling like it’s too much information but because I can’t say “NO” to Him, I go ahead and share it. I thought the message was for one person but the number of people that has DMed from last night till now is unbelievable.

    “It breaks my heart to see that a lot of people have been through all forms of abuse and have carried the pain through the years, I cannot imagine how much more it will break God’s heart to see you hurt so deeply.
    I have taken time to pray for each of you, will keep you in prayer.

    “I know that God is sending healing your way, please take it. Don’t let the devil lie to you that you are too broken to be healed just because he wants to keep you trapped in the pain/trauma.

    “I really want to hug you all, I’m thinking of having a physical or virtual meeting where I can invite my friends who are therapists to come speak with you and we can take time to pray together, you know… Just a heart to heart kind of thing. I also understand that this is a very sensitive situation so please let me know if you will be interested and tag/ share this post with anyone that might need to see it.

    “In the meantime, I’ll take time to double check with God about the meeting, I’ll reply to as many DMs as I Can, and I trust the same God that healed me to heal you. Sending you warm hugssss, love and light,” he said. 

  • Investing in Davido’s meme coin highly risk, SEC warns

    Investing in Davido’s meme coin highly risk, SEC warns

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned investors about the risks of investing in meme coins such as $Davido. 

    According to a statement, the coins are highly speculative, lack fundamental value and often promoted through social media and celebrity endorsements.

    The SEC advised investors to exercise caution and fully understand the risks before investing in meme coins. 

    It also reminded capital market operators not to associate with instruments outside the SEC’s regulatory purview.

    It added that investors should note that $Davido is not recognised as an investment product or asset class by the SEC, and investing in it is done at their own risk. 

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    The statement reads: “The general public is hereby advised that meme coins lack fundamental value and are purely speculative. The general public is further warned that investing in meme coins, including $Davido, is highly risky and should be done with a full understanding of the associated risk.

    “Capital market operators are by this notice warned not to associate with instruments that fall outside the SEC’s regulatory purview. Such instruments should not in any manner be distributed or monitored through any capital market mechanism.

    “Please note that the commission does not recognise $Davido as an investment product or investable asset class under its regulatory purview, as such individuals who patronize it, do so at their peril.”

    The SEC said it will keep a close watch on market developments and is ready to step in with regulatory action as needed.

    “Generally, meme coins are cryptocurrencies inspired by memes and internet jokes. They are often envisaged as fun, light-hearted cryptocurrencies promoted through a social media community and sometimes through celebrity endorsements.

    “Meme coins are also not intended to serve as a medium of exchange accepted by the public as payment for goods and services, or as a digital representation of capital market products such as shares, debentures, units of collective investment schemes, derivatives contracts, commodities or other kinds of financial instruments or investments.”

    The music star unveiled a meme coin called $Davido on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

    However, the meme coin has been widely criticised by Nigerians after its value nosedived just a day after its launch.

  • I’m proud of the dual role I play, Tonto Dikeh celebrates Father’s Day

    I’m proud of the dual role I play, Tonto Dikeh celebrates Father’s Day

    Actress Tonto Dikeh has caused a stir on the internet by celebrating herself on Father’s Day.

    The single mother of one shared new photos on her Instagram page, wishing herself a happy Father’s Day and acknowledging the strength, love, and dedication she brings to her family daily.

    She expressed pride in her dual role as a mother and father figure.  

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    Tonto wrote: “Happy Father’s Day to me! Celebrating the strength, love, and dedication I bring to my family each day. I’m proud of the dual role I play and the endless love I give. Here’s to me and all the amazing women and mën making a difference!

    “Grateful to God for resources, blessings, good health, and love..MAMADEPAPA”.

  • I don’t hate women, Nedu speaks on podcast saga

    I don’t hate women, Nedu speaks on podcast saga

    Media personality Nedu has denied he hates women, following a controversy with actress Yvonne Jegede on his podcast “The Honest Bunch”.

    Nedu clarified that he has a female manager, three daughters and mostly works with women, making it impossible for him to hate women.

    He acknowledged that some of his past statements may have been misinterpreted, but emphasised that he respects and values women.

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    This comes after Yvonne Jegede accused him of berating her on the podcast, leading to a public apology and subsequent backlash.

    He said: “In the past episodes [of The Honest Bunch podcast], I must have said some things that upset a few people that has led to some of you saying I hate women.

    “I don’t hate women. I don’t. My manager is a woman, I’ve got three beautiful daughters, and pretty much everyone around me is a woman. So I don’t know where all that thinking is coming from.”

    Nedu’s management has also warned Jegede to cease from making defamatory statements about him.

  • Yvonne Jegede was not pressured to make statement online, says Nedu’s management

    Yvonne Jegede was not pressured to make statement online, says Nedu’s management

    Media personality Nedu has fired back at Yvonne Jegede’s recent outburst.

    In a statement released by his management team, Tokindrumz, Nedu’s camp clarified that Yvonne Jegede was not coerced into making any statement on the Honest Bunch podcast and is fully responsible for her own words.

    The statement also revealed that Jegede’s appearance on the show was a paid gig, part of her publicity drive for her upcoming movie.

    Nedu’s team warned Jegede to cease her defamatory attacks and vitriolic rhetoric, emphasising that she should own up to her statements instead of apologising and playing the victim.

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    The statement reads: “It has come to our attention that a recent guest on The Honest Bunch podcast, Yvonne Jegede, has resorted to publishing insulting and defamatory material on social media, following what appears to be a public outcry against personal thoughts and positions shared by said guest on the show.

    “We would like to make it clear that Yvonne Jegede was not pressured to make any statements on the podcast, and that neither Nedu nor the producers of The Honest Bunch, nor Glitch Africa Studio, takes any responsibility for personal thoughts and positions shared by Yvonne Jegede. Whatever fallout resulting from her appearance on the show is entirely her dilemma.

    “We would also like to state clearly that Yvonne Jegede appeared on The Honest Bunch as part of her publicity drive for her upcoming movie. While this was a paid appearance, it does not in any way afford Yvonne Jegede the right to defame or slander Nedu or the producers of The Honest Bunch.

    “We strongly advise Yvonne Jegede in good faith to desist from further aggravation, personal attacks, name-calling, and vituperation.”

  • Chimezie Imo speaks on film industry stereotypes, challenges

    Chimezie Imo speaks on film industry stereotypes, challenges

    Actor Chimezie Imo has shared his thoughts on stereotypes in the entertainment industry and the challenges of auditions in an interview with Pulse Nigeria.

    He expressed his belief that stereotypes can have both positive and negative effects.

    While acknowledging that they can highlight an actor’s strengths, he also noted that they can limit an actor’s potential.

    He stated: “I’m of the opinion that stereotyping is not really a bad thing, especially in the movie scene, because it only means that you’re really good at something, and everyone can tell, and it’s okay to be good at one thing. But there’s so much an actor has that you don’t want to be kept in a box”, he said.

    Imo suggests that even in stereotyped roles, actors can still bring uniqueness to their performances by tweaking the script or approaching the character from a different angle.

    “Sometimes even when you get those stereotyped roles you can have conversations to tweak it a little bit. For example, there was a script that I had and it was supposed to be emotional and I said, ‘Okay can I be emotional without crying?’ I didn’t shed a tear in that film. There are other ways you could be emotional without shedding tears”, he added.

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    Regarding auditions, Imo emphasised the difficulty and pressure actors face, often due to unwelcoming environments and casting directors who may not provide constructive feedback.

    “Auditions challenge you. One of the worst things is getting a ‘No’ or getting in front of some people and losing all your lines and whatever, that is also because of most of our casting directors here.”

    He stresses the need to create a more comfortable and supportive atmosphere during auditions, allowing actors to showcase their talents without feeling intimidated, frightened, or judged.

    “I think we also need to do better. We don’t know how to make people comfortable and warm, just a bunch of straight faces looking at you like they’re about to stab you, and that line you’ve been rehearsing for 3 weeks just flies”, he concluded.

  • Wizkid marks 13 years on stage with album debut ‘Superstar’

    Wizkid marks 13 years on stage with album debut ‘Superstar’

    Afrobeats superstar, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has marked the 13th anniversary of his debut album ‘Superstar’, released on June 12, 2012, under Empire Mates Entertainment (EME).

    The album was a groundbreaking success, launching Wizkid’s career and introducing hits like ‘Don’t Dull’, ‘Pakuromo’, and ‘Holla AT Your Boy‘ to the world.

    In a heartfelt post on X, Wizkid expressed his gratitude to God for the blessings and achievements he has enjoyed since the release of ‘Superstar’.

    He celebrated his journey from a young artist to a global superstar, describing himself as a “millionaire in every currency” and a “real life winner” while also acknowledging the support of his family and team.

    Wizkid encouraged his fans to strive for genuine success, emphasising the importance of living an authentic life and avoiding deceptive lifestyles.

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    He wrote: “13 yrs since superstar ! First album! Thankful for all God’s blessings. Healthy family ! Blessed life! Love God.

    “Millionaires in every currency! Real life winners! Make sure you win in real life, do not deceive yourself! U deserve it.”

    Wizkid’s journey has been remarkable, from his debut album to establishing his own record label, Starboy Entertainment, in 2014.

    He has collaborated with international artists, won numerous awards, and broken boundaries in the music industry. 

  • Mr Eazi celebrates as Temi Otedola bags global appointment

    Mr Eazi celebrates as Temi Otedola bags global appointment

    Singer and businessman, Mr Eazi, has expressed his pride and admiration for his partner Temi Otedola as she secures a global appointment with an iconic brand.

    Temi has been appointed as the first African Digital Ambassador and the first Nigerian representative for the brand worldwide.

    Mr Eazi took to social media to celebrate his partner’s achievement, sharing a beautiful photo of her and congratulating her on this well-deserved recognition.

    “What’s better than 1 superstar? 2!!! Congratulations @temiotedola on being the 1st ever African Digital Ambassador for the iconic @lorealparis, being the 1st Nigerian representing the brand not only across Africa but also globally!” he wrote.

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    The singer praised his wife’s hard work and dedication to her craft, stating that he has been watching her build her brand with intention, diligence, and hard work over the years.

    “For years I have watched you diligently work on your craft and build your brand and audience with so much intention, diligence & hard work! So this is no surprise & I’m sure many more greatness to come”, he added.

  • Mercy Eke cries out over N100m stuck in Heritage Bank amid financial crisis

    Mercy Eke cries out over N100m stuck in Heritage Bank amid financial crisis

    Former Big Brother Naija contestant Mercy Eke has expressed her distress and frustration over her funds being stuck at Heritage Bank.

    She revealed through a series of tweets on her X account that she has over N100 million trapped in the bank.

    According to her, she was advised to open an account with Heritage Bank during her time on the show, as they were the sponsors, and her account manager persuaded her to invest her funds despite knowing about the bank’s issues.

    Her post has sparked concern and outrage among fans and followers, who are offering support and advice in the comments.

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    Many are criticizing the bank for alleged unethical practices and urging Mercy to seek legal action.

    Others are offering words of encouragement and urging her to stay strong and hopeful for a resolution.

    She wrote: “I really don’t know how to react to this … I have been hoping for the best thinking there’s a way out…. #heritagebank. It was the bank that sponsored Bbn during my set, for them to pay our money we were advised to open an account with them… stupid me went ahead and funded the account … don’t worry, I’m full of regrets right now. I have above 100m with them.

    “My account manager lured me into fixing my money, knowing fully well there have been issues with the bank … I don’t have words for her, I blame myself.”