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  • BBNaija All-Stars for those who didn’t utilise first chances – Tacha

    BBNaija All-Stars for those who didn’t utilise first chances – Tacha

    Ex-BBNaija housemate and radio host Natacha Akide aka Tacha, has opened up on why she didn’t participate in the just concluded All-Stars edition of the reality show.

    According to the reality star, the All-Stars season was mainly for former housemates who “probably did not utilise their first chances”.

    She stated this during an interview with The Will Downtown Magazine where she emphasised that she doesn’t fall into the category.

    Tacha, who was disqualified from the BBNaija ‘Pepper Dem’ season in 2019, said since then, she has grown so much, stressing that she is now “a serial entrepreneur with many businesses and brand ambassador to certain brands.”

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    She added: “Some specific deliverables and obligations must come through for me, plus I am constantly getting back-to-back bookings from brands.

    ” To leave all of this and then go on a show where I’m going to get paid peanuts isn’t worth it. I’m enjoying my work at Cool FM every Friday, and I won’t leave my fans hanging.

    “In my opinion, the show is really for, let’s say, people who probably do not utilise their first chances, and honestly, to just be fair, I do not fall into that category.”

  • I don’t know you, you are not a celebrity, policeman tells Phyna

    I don’t know you, you are not a celebrity, policeman tells Phyna

    Reality star, Josephina Ijeoma Otabor aka Phyna, has stirred reaction online after a mild drama with police operatives over the weekend.

    Phyna’s vehicle was stopped by officers on a highway in Lagos for a stop-and-search operation.

    But their mode of operation didn’t sit well with her as the situation quickly degenerated into a verbal altercation.

    Phyna went live on Instagram in the midst of the altercation.

    In a recorded clip from the live session, Phyna could be heard saying that she went live because one of the police officers was recording her with his phone when she was alighting from her car after they ordered her to.

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    Phyna: “You would have handled me better.”

    Police officer: “I never knew you from anywhere, you call yourself a celebrity. That your celebrity is for you.”

    Phyna: “Baba, you for no video. My own be say, you go let me waka from the motor side. You would tell me step out, I would step out, then you video. Not that I’m coming down and you’re carrying camera. No na.”

  • South African artist Tyla addresses relationship status with Rema

    South African artist Tyla addresses relationship status with Rema

    South African singer Tyla Laura Seethal aka Tyla has broken silence over rumoured romantic relationship with Nigerian star, Rema.

    Addressing the speculations in the latest episode of the ‘We Need To Talk’ podcast, the ‘Water’ crooner said Rema is just a “friend.”

    She clarified that the viral picture of them holding hands that sparked the dating rumours was taken after she attended one of the Afrobeats star’s concerts.

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    “We are just friends. I went to his show and he happened to hold my hand. And obviously, people will always interpret it the way they do.

    “He is not my boyfriend. He’s not my man,” she said.

    The Nation reported that Tyla recently mentioned Rema in an interview with Apple Music as the celebrity she would love to take to a prom date.

  • Why colleagues are unhappy with me – Yul Edochie

    Why colleagues are unhappy with me – Yul Edochie

    Controversial actor Yul Edochie has addressed  the beef his colleagues have towards him. 

    Yul Edochie ushered in the week by posting a stunning his picture on his Instagram with a complimenting message on how good he looks.

    He claimed that many had beef with him because he is fresher than them.

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    He wrote: “One of the reasons they beef with me so much, I’m fresher than all of them.

    “Happy new week lad!es and gentlemen. This week, we go use container pack blessings. Amen”.

  • Frank Edoho reacts to viral wedding clip of actress Ekene Umenwa

    Frank Edoho reacts to viral wedding clip of actress Ekene Umenwa

    Popular TV host, Frank Edoho, has shared his perspective on the viral video circulating on social media which captured the wedding moments of actress Ekene Umenwa, where she left her husband, Ifeanyi Ogbodo, on the dance floor to kneel before gospel singer, Moses Bliss during her wedding reception.

    In the video, Ekene, who is spotted looking excited as Moses Bliss made his entrance, ran to him, knelt down, and hugged his legs.

    Her husband eventually went to her and pulled her up, however, she hugged Moses Bliss twice before joining him.

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    The video has received mixed reactions.

    Reacting to the video via his X handle, Edoho schooled Bliss on what he should have done in such a situation.

    The TV personality argued that the singer should not have held her when she knelt down.

    He stated that Moses should have calmed the bride down and sent her back to her husband.

    Edoho wrote: “I can’t blame the singer for her reaction but he shouldn’t have held her when she latched on to him like that. Direct the bride back to her husband and calm her euphoria. That’s the etiquette.”

  • My choice of outfits, music for ladies, Ayra Starr replies critics

    My choice of outfits, music for ladies, Ayra Starr replies critics

    Singer Ayra Starr has slammed men who criticise her for choice of outfits.

    The music star, who is known for always wearing skimpy dresses, answered an adviser on X app.

    The Mavin Records signee celebrated the turnout at her Stockholm show as she thanked fans for their show of love and support for her.

    “Stockholm has set the bar so high !!!! Thank you for giving me all the energy I needed !! See you next year,” she tweeted on her page.

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    While commending her, one netizen had flawed her dress, adding that her stylist should learn to do better.

    “Congratulations on your amazing performance. But I must add that your skirts are becoming shorter and shorter because the day. Your stylist should do better

    “Hope this helps,” one netizen wrote.

    Replying to him, She informed them that they are not the target audience of her music and all she does is for the girls.

    “A bunch of useless men in my CS telling me what to wear and what I shouldn’t , shey e ni ise ni ? MF clout chasers

    “Like I said everything I do is for the girlies and stay the fuck away you are not the target audience! Disgusting

    “Btw I don’t care at all , I’m just pointing out how stupid they look from here incase they’re not aware,” she wrote.

  • Pere announces plan to relocate to Ghana

    Pere announces plan to relocate to Ghana

    Big Brother Naija reality show star, Pere Egbi, has announced his decision to relocate to Ghana from Nigeria.

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    The actor announced that he would be relocating to the West African country of Ghana through his verified X account.

    He wrote: “I am moving to Ghana.”

  • AFRIFF 2023 kicks off, to honour RMD, Funke Akindele, others

    AFRIFF 2023 kicks off, to honour RMD, Funke Akindele, others

    The organisers of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) have unveiled an explosive lineup of events for its 12th edition geared at expanding indigenous movies to the global market.

    The week-long festival opens on the evening of Sunday, November 5, with the exclusive premiere of ORAH, directed by Lonzo Nzekwe.

    The festival is scheduled to be held from November 5 to 11, 2023.

    The closing night will feature the highly anticipated premiere of the inspirational movie “Breath of Life” directed by BB Shashore and produced by Eku Edewor.

    At a media parley heralding the festival at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, the founder and director of AFRIFF, Chioma Ude, reaffirmed the organiser’s readiness to improve the festival’s capacity towards global expectations.

    She said: “We are inspired by the passion and dedication of filmmakers and film enthusiasts in Africa, and we are committed to providing a platform for their voices to be heard.

    “This year, the theme is ‘Indigenous to Global 2.0’, which is in continuation of last year’s theme, but I learnt a lot about how unready we are.

    “To be very prepared, we expanded our panel, our judges, and masterclasses to prepare us more for the global market.

    “We are focused on improving capacity building and positioning the industry further for more opportunities. Next year will be Indigenous to Global 3.0 until we get it right.”

    Ms. Ude added that the festival will present a selection of noteworthy films, including “Queen of Adire – A Story of Nike Davies Okundaye” by Titi Ogunfere and “Funmilayo Ransom-Kuti” by the visionary Bola Austen-Peters, among others.

    The AFRIFF jury boasts of local and international members headed by Stephen Dr. Love.

    Others are Abby Ajayi, Nicholas Weinstock, Geneva Wasserman, Wafa’a Celine Halawi, Greg Odutayo, Ranada Shepard, Tsitsi Dangaremgba and Nollywood greats, Kate Henshaw, Desmond Elliot, as well as Multichoice Nigeria’s Bisola Tejumola.

    The head of media and public relations, Latasha Ngwube, said the 12th edition of AFRIFF will uncover new talents, create insider opportunities and screen hundreds of films for free.

    She said: “The world is coming to Nigeria as AFRIFF looks internally to strengthen and grow in preparation to take African stories made by Africans to the world.”

    According to her, AFRIFF will showcase indigenous narratives from women who have made a national impact.

    She said the festival will be adorned with diverse activities, including panel discussions, and networking sessions, leading to the prestigious AFRIFF Globe Awards.

    Ngwube stated: “This year’s edition will also unveil three exciting new categories sponsored by MTN Nigeria. These additions include the Honouree Award, offering N2 million to each recipient; the Viewer’s Choice category, allowing viewers to vote for their preferred movie of the year, and the Fan Favorite Award, enabling fans to vote for their beloved actors and actresses.

    “The Awards will be presented to selected actors at the Globe Awards Nigh, on November 11th during the festival.

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    “Actors to be honoured include Richard Mofe Damijo (The Black Book), Blossom Chukwujekwu (The Trade), Chidi Mokeme (Shanty Town), Funke Akindele (Battle on Buka Street) and Femi Adebayo (Jagun Jagun).

    “Others are Chioma Akpotha (Gangs of Lagos), Kunle Remi (Anikulapo), Ini Edo (Shanty Town), Nse Ikpe Etim (4-44-44), Lateef Adedimeji, (Jagun Jagun), and Tobi Bakare (Gangs of Lagos).

    “The N.E.F.T.I. (NEFT emerging Film Talent International) competition in collaboration with LG Electronics and AFRIFF will also be selecting and rewarding new young talent with prize money of $5000 for their creativity while embracing their uniqueness.”

    Ngwube stressed that AFRIFF will celebrate the diverse and vibrant African film industry, highlighting the cultural richness and storytelling of African talents while underscoring the importance of continued collaboration, innovation, and investment in the region’s cinema.

    She added: “The 2023 edition is partnered and sponsored by Lagos State Government, Access Corporation, MTN, Prime Video, Paramount, Mikano, HOW Foundation, WIGWE University, PAC Capital, The Refinery, Martel, US Consulate Lagos, French Embassy, DSTV, Showmax, Africa No Filter, NEWF, NEFTI, Spcine, and UCA University for the Creative Arts UK.”

    Also present at the parley were MarCom & Sponsorship Director, Ebuka Ude; Programme & Artistic Director, Ikenna Ezenyirioha; AFRIFF Jury President, Stephen Dr. Love; Folake Steaze Johnson, representing Chief Creative Officer of NEFTI Paul Robinson, and Middle Eastern filmmaker Samir Abdel Nasir.

    AFRIFF, conceived by Ms. Ude, is a world-class showcase that celebrates Cinema and filmmaking talent from Africa and the diaspora.

    It consistently delivers a rich programme to foster invaluable exchanges of ideas, production connections, and business relationships.

    It creates an energetic and exciting hub for entertainment industry professionals to make rewarding connections and has gradually gained a reputation for delivering Africa’s most vibrant film festival experience.

    Its objectives are to develop the film industry to a level where the products compete favourably with their contemporaries all over the world; provide a growth opportunity for these film industry professionals to export their products to the world; facilitate access to investors, equipment, technical and skill acquisition through Festival-organised fora and several capacity development workshops.

  • Hermes calls out bank over public embarrassment

    Hermes calls out bank over public embarrassment

    BBNaija star Hermes Iyele has criticized a prominent bank for its disorganization, which resulted in his embarrassment when he was denied entry to the event.

    He expressed dissatisfaction on his Instagram story, highlighting the bank’s lack of professionalism in managing their invited guests.

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    According to him, he had been invited to a bank event, only for him to get there and his name wasn’t found in the list of guests at the event and the security stopped him from entering the venue.

    He said to make it worse, the bank organisers didn’t make a move to save his face.

    He wrote: “I need an explanation as to why you will invite me to an event and the security checks for my name three times. The security was looking at me like I was supposed not to be there. I need an explanation as to why that happened.”

  • Please give your favourite celebrities privacy at Airport – Remmy Njoku tells cleaners

    Please give your favourite celebrities privacy at Airport – Remmy Njoku tells cleaners

    Nollywood actress Mary Remmy Njoku has issued a caution to airport cleaners, advising them not to overwhelm their favourite celebrities when they encounter them at the airport.

    The mother of three urged them to respect celebrities’ privacy while using the bathroom, emphasizing that blocking the restroom door and inquiring if they require assistance is inappropriate.

    Noting how using the toilet is a personal task, she lamented over how someone can’t fart in peace without feeling embarrassed.

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    Concluding her message to them, she added that any tip that is meant for them will not pass them by.

    She said: “Dear Cleaners at the airport, y’all are doing a great job. But please, give your Favs some privacy to use the bathroom! Standing in front of the door, and asking if they need help is not fair!

    “It is a personal task! Someone cannot even fart in peace. And please! Leave the tissues in the toilet. Handing someone Fe sheets and asking if it will be enough is ridiculous! Give people Privacy! And any tip that is meant for you will not pass you by in Jesus’ name.”