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  • First MohBad, now Oladips, Reno Omokri mourns

    First MohBad, now Oladips, Reno Omokri mourns

    Ex-aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has reacted to the sudden death of popular rapper, Oladips.

    The Nation reported that the 28-year-old passed away at exactly 10:14 pm on Tuesday.

    Reacting, Omokri in a tweet via his X account on Wednesday, compared Oladips’ death to that of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as MohBad.

    He also prayed to God to give Oladips’ family the heart to bear the loss.

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    “First MohBad, and now Oladips. The similarities in the manner of their passing are eerily unnerving. Sudden illness. Allegations of self-medication. Rushed to a hospital. And then death. This is one déjà vu too many.

    “Perhaps it is time for the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria to approach a Health Insurance provider to offer their members affordable, accessible and quality healthcare with HMOs.

    “And sensitisation and awareness need to be increased amongst the entourage of these artists on what to do in an emergency. Knowledge saves lives. Their posse needs to possess information on the right way to apply first aid if they must be around them. Let’s think of solutions, not just blame.

    “We do not need tributes for our artists. We need long lives for them. It is a significant loss to Nigeria when young, talented entertainers, capable of rebranding our image internationally, meet untimely deaths.

    “May God grant the family, survivors, and fans of Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji the fortitude to bear their loss,” he tweeted.

  • I miss having an intimate partner, says Venita Akpofure

    I miss having an intimate partner, says Venita Akpofure

    Former BBNaija housemate, Venita Akpofure has opened up on how she misses being intimate and having someone close to talk to.

    She said the connection that comes with having a partner is lacking.

    The mother of two revealed this in her latest interview with Aura magazine while discussing her personal life.

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    Speaking about the emotions associated with her relationship history, Venita noted that she misses the intimacy that comes with having a man in her life.

    The actress also talked about raising her kids as a single mother

    “I do miss the intimacy of having someone to talk to about everything.

    ” However, the children’s father hasn’t significantly contributed to their lives. So, whether he’s present or not, it wouldn’t affect what the children need,” she said.

  • I wouldn’t have been happy in the corporate world – DJ Cuppy

    I wouldn’t have been happy in the corporate world – DJ Cuppy

    Popular Disc Jockey, Florence Otedola aka DJ Cuppy, has revealed reasons she decided not to chase a career path in the corporate world.

    The 31-year-old who is vivacious in nature is currently engrossed in her entertainment lifestyle and other thrilling activities in the entertainment sector.

    Cuppy said that she wouldn’t have derived the same happiness she feels doing what she loves, if she had gone into the corporate world, where she would be behind desks, plodding through stacks of papers.

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    She shared a photo of herself in an office setting and looked every bit of a corporate lady as she made the revelation.

    Her words read: “On days, like this, I think about how I could have chased corporate success and had a more linear path but wouldn’t be as happy.”

  • I have not chosen wrongly, Salawa Abeni unveils third husband

    I have not chosen wrongly, Salawa Abeni unveils third husband

    Veteran Nigerian artist, Salawa Abeni, has taken to social media to congratulate her third husband, Rasheed Adahunse, on his retirement and birthday celebration.

    Adahunse, who is the comptroller and commandant of the Customs Training College, celebrated his retirement and birthday party in Lagos over the weekend.

    Speaking at the event, Abeni said: “I don’t have many words to utter other than to thank God. I will just say a bit about my dearest husband.

    “You have retired but not tired, as God joined us together as husband and wife four years ago, I pray you will live long and have abundance.

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    “You saw me as a musician and I saw you then as a complete ‘English’ man, but love conquered all. I have not chosen wrongly.”

    Abeni also shared a video of her performance at the event on her Instagram page, congratulating Adahunse on his retirement and birthday celebration.

    She wrote: “Congratulations on your retirement and birthday celebration, comptroller Rasheed Agbolade Adahunse.”

    The couple reportedly tied the knot four years ago.

  • Pawpaw speaks on Mr Ibu, says anybody can fall sick any time

    Pawpaw speaks on Mr Ibu, says anybody can fall sick any time

    Actor Osita Iheme aka ‘Pawpaw’ has reacted to the condition of his ailing colleague, Mr. Ibu.

    In a brief interview with Hitz FM’s Doreen Avio during the 19th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), Pawpaw confirmed that Mr. Ibu is undergoing treatment and expressed confidence in his recovery.

    He shared that he’s been in constant conversation with Mr. Ibu about his health, clarifying that the illness isn’t a recent occurrence but a prolonged battle.

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    Osita Iheme explained: “Sickness is something that can come upon anybody. Anybody can fall sick at any time. We thank God for life and for keeping us alive.

    “By God’s grace, he is receiving treatment right now and he will be fine. I have been talking to him for a while now, the sickness is not just something that just started today. It has been a long. We have been talking about it.”

  • Why my marriage didn’t work, by actress Wumi Toriola

    Why my marriage didn’t work, by actress Wumi Toriola

    Actress Wumi Toriola has broken the ice on circumstances that led to the crash of her three- year- old marriage.

    The mother of one in an interview with colleague, Debbie Shokoya, claimed her ex-husband used her game against her.

    The script interpreter added that she believed in making things work but her husband didn’t give her the opportunity as he always rubbed her fame to her face.

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    She alleged her husband was always using her fame to keep her trapped in the marriage until she decided to move on.

    “I got married to a young man, we had our lives coming up. I used to believe we could work things out but at a point when you have issues in marriage and keep letting you feel your celebrity status is on the rock. Things that would have been settled.

    “Me and my ex co-parent on a good note. He is 100% involved in his child as of today.
    I even realized that co-parenting is going better, we could have even ended up being friends.

    “There was a point when I called Punch newspaper for an interview, I was still married then and I wanted to break the news to them but I still slowed down.

    “At some point when my marriage failed, I just put all my energy into my movie and that’s what I am reaping today. My mental health was a mess then but I channeled the energy into my movies,” she said.

  • Nigeria raising depressed generation, drug addicts – ID Cabasa

    Nigeria raising depressed generation, drug addicts – ID Cabasa

    Music producer Olumide Ogunade widely known as ID Cabasa, has pointed out the nation is raising a generation of depressed people.

    ID Cabasa expressed concern over the mental health of Nigerian youths on social media.

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    With the prevalence of depression and addiction to hard drugs among the youths, the music producer noted that the country is potentially losing a generation to the twin affliction.

    “We are raising a generation of depressed people who are addicted to drugs.

    “During the COVID-19, we took care of a depressed top artist who was seriously addicted to drugs,” he said.

  • BON Awards: 34 films make 29 categories for 14th edition

    BON Awards: 34 films make 29 categories for 14th edition

    Thirty-Four films have made the 29 categories of the 2023 edition of the Best Of Nollywood awards.

    Netflix’s 2023 Nigerian crime thriller ‘Shanty Town’ leads the pack of  most nominated films with a total of 15 nominations.

    Xavier Ighorodje and Chichi Nworah’s ‘Shanty Town’ is joined by Tunde Aina’s ‘Underbelly’ and ‘Herdsmen’ to dominate 2023 BON awards nomination list.

    Joining ‘Shanty Town’ with 11 nominations is Toka Mcbaror and Chloe Coko’s ‘Herdsmen’ while Tunde Aina’s ‘Underbelly’ also takes the stage with 11 nominations.

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    BON Awards which was first held in December 2009, in Ikeja, Lagos State has continued to be a creative strata for the Nigerian movie industry.

    The last 13 editions have been hosted by different states in Nigeria including Ogun, Oyo, Kogi, Kano, Ekiti, Delta, Abia among others.

    The host state for the 2023 edition will be unveiled by the founder and chief executive officer of BON Awards, Seun Oloketuyi.

     This year’s edition of the annual award ceremony will be held on December 22.

  • Good stories attract actors, says RMD

    Good stories attract actors, says RMD

    Seasoned actor, producer and lawyer Richard Mofe Damijo has said actors are attracted by good stories before anything else.

    RMD made this known during a panel discussion at the 2023 edition of the just-concluded Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF).

    During the panel session moderated by actor, Enyinna Nwigwe, the star actor said while money may come afterwards, the first thing that gets an actor’s attention is the quality of the story.

    “Actors are all suckers for good stories. Once the story is good, you have got the attention of the actor,” said RMD.

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    Speaking further, the 62-year-old actor also disclosed his willingness to act in student-owned movies.

    He said: “If a student comes to me, I will never charge. I have done free films for students, for young producers, and for young actors. What actors want is a structure. There is nothing wrong with you calling my agent.

    “If a student approaches me to star in a movie, I will even give the student money to shoot. If Enyinna Nwigwe tells me that he is working on his film, I will work with him based on the father-son relationship that we have.”

  • ‘Wura’ returns for Season 2 Dec.

    ‘Wura’ returns for Season 2 Dec.

    The highly anticipated second season of the Showmax Original telenovela, ‘Wura’ will premiere on Monday, December 4 with four new episodes every week from Monday to Thursday.

    Following a successful first season that garnered a massive fan base, the telenovela is set to return with more intrigues, drama, suspense and scandalous moments.

    In the trailer for season two, Fola seeks forgiveness from Dimeji and Paulina, but Paulina is not willing to forgive him even though Dimeji is trying to see reason. Meanwhile, Kanyin’s obsession with ending Wura has forced her into even more desperate actions. This time around, it’s something she can’t recover from as Wura has evidence that can keep her away for good.

     “Viewers can expect a rich tapestry of character development, as the major characters navigate through intense situations, make tough choices, and evolve in response to the ever-changing circumstances,” says Rogers Ofime, executive producer on the upcoming season. “Season two of Wura has been a labour of love for the entire team. We’ve poured our hearts and souls into creating a telenovela that will keep audiences at the edge of their seats, just as they were in Season 1. We can’t wait to share the next chapter of Wura’s journey with our dedicated viewers.”

    The ensemble cast of ‘Wura’ features a mix of Nollywood veterans and rising stars, with Scarlet Gomez taking the lead. It also stars Yomi Fash-Lanso, Carol King, Ray Adeka, Iremide Adeoye, Ego Iheanacho, Martha Ehinome, and Lanre Adediwura.

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     Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice Nigeria, says, “The love and appreciation for Wura has been huge! We are pleased to see how much this story has resonated deeply with audiences. It’s a testament to the power of storytelling and the connection it creates. The upcoming season delves even deeper into the captivating world of gold mining. With even more twists and turns, it promises to be a thrilling ride for viewers.”

     Wura is the Nigerian adaptation of the hit South African 1Magic telenovela The River, which scooped an International Emmy nomination for Best Telenovela. The story follows the lives of characters bonded and divided by the discovery of gold in Iperindo, a small community in Osun state, where the story is set. The show’s protagonist, the enigmatic Wura-Amoo Adeleke, is a woman with two sides: a perfect wife and a loving mother on one side and a ruthless Chief Executive Officer of the fictional Frontline Gold Mine on the other. Her unrelenting pursuit of success knows no bounds, making her the ultimate Iron Lady.