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  • I was body shamed, insulted for my political choice – Eniola Badmus

    I was body shamed, insulted for my political choice – Eniola Badmus

    Actress Eniola Badmus has recounted the level of insensitive statements she faced on social media.

    She said she suffered “height of body shaming” when she was plus-size, and now that she is on her fitness journey, negative comments are still being hurled at her because of her political choice.

    Tiktoker, Okoye Blessing Nwakego was recently sentenced to three years imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Lagos for accusing Badmus of connecting ladies to top politicians for prostitution.

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    Addressing the defamatory comments at the weekend, Badmus reminded Nigerians that celebrities are also humans.

    She said: “You have no single fact/evidence but will sit behind your phones and make a smooth video defaming my personality. Why? When I was a plus size, it was the height of body shaming, now on my fitness journey, same negative comments when I made my political choice, same negatives.

    “Guys, let people live their lives and respect them for it. Some of us have muscle to keep it going, how about those that can’t and silently struggle with depression and low self-esteem?

    “Celebrities are human too, we have blood running through our veins like you. No one judge your choice or approach to life in your corner, so why judge me on personal and human actions?”

  • CeeC claimed virginity despite intimacy with Tobi – Alex

    CeeC claimed virginity despite intimacy with Tobi – Alex

    BBNaija All Stars housemate Alexandra Asogwa aka Alex has claimed her colleague, CeeC told ex-housemate, Tobi that she was a virgin during their stay on the “Double Wahala” season of the reality show in 2018.

    Alex, in a chat with Pere, said Tobi was pissed by the information as the duo was in a middle of intimacy.

    She said: “CeeC told Tobi that she was a virgin and Tobi just lost it. I don’t know the narrative she was trying to push. I don’t know what they were.. And he got upset. He said, ‘You dare not, you f*cking grabbed my d*ick and you come here saying that you are a virgin.”

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    “Whenever CeeC and Tobi have an argument, they come to me. I was the only one who could talk to Tobi that he would listen to, so CeeC had seen that I was on her side.”

    CeeC and Alex were always at loggerheads during the “Double Wahala” season of the Big Brother Naija reality show.

    The duo renewed their rivalry in the ongoing all-star edition after trading words over the first wager task of the season.

  • Big brother’s parrot exposed Ike’s secret to housemates

    Big brother’s parrot exposed Ike’s secret to housemates

    BBNaija All Star participant, Ike Onyema has been exposed by an in-house parrot who revealed his secret discussion about pimping Venita and other female co-reality stars for rich boys at parties.

    The parrot had during the normal daily routines of the house, acted strangely by speaking out loud the words of an housemate, Ike.

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    The parrot then continued to impersonate Ike Onyema’s prior private chat, in which he freely admitted to arranging connections between BBNaija females and wealthy individuals for social occasions.

    Ike’s direct comment stunned his fellow housemates, sparking a flurry of debate and bringing a new layer of drama to the ongoing BBNaija reality program.

    The housemates were taken aback when the parrot uncannily mimicked Ike’s remarks about planning parties for his acquaintances and arranging for BBNaija female participants to attend these events.

    “I make money from PR, we organize parties and these boys call me to arrange big Brother babes for them. Venita knows how many times I have called her. I make the most money when I give BBNaija girls to ballers including Venita.”

    The inclusion of Venita Akpofure’s name in his statement fuelled the debate even more, implying a direct link between her and Ike’s acts.

    The housemates are still unsure whose statement the parrot mimicked.

  • I will like to be a pornstar, says BBNaija’s Pere

    I will like to be a pornstar, says BBNaija’s Pere

    Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Pere Egbi, has revealed that if he could be one thing forever, he would be a “pornstar.”

    He disclosed this during the question-and-answer game with the rest of the housemates on Friday night.

    Adekunle asked: “If you could be one thing forever, what would it be?”

    Responding, Pere said, “I would be a pornstar forever.”

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    Again, Adekunle asked: “Forever?” and Pere replied: “Forever!”

    Meanwhile, Ilebaye has insisted that she is still a virgin.

    During the question-and-answer session, she was asked the last time she had s3x before coming on the reality show and she maintained that she has never had s3x.

    Adekunle asked: “When was the last time you had s3x before the show?”

    Ilebaye replied: “I have not had s3x.”

    Neo inferred: “We can’t tell you. Your lie can be your truth, your truth can be your lie. We really don’t care but it is just important for us to hear. You have never had s3x?”

    Ilebaye responded: “Ah ah! I have never had s3x.”

  • Two male filmmakers have asked me out – Actor Pat Attah

    Two male filmmakers have asked me out – Actor Pat Attah

    Actor Pat Attah has recounted his share of experience with gay producers/marketers in the movie sector.

    The Germany-based thespian said he had been approached on two different occasions by gay filmmakers, which he turned down.

    He disclosed this in a recent interview with MecksoncrownBTV.

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    Attah said: “Yes I’ve been approached by gay filmmakers. That was longtime ago. I actually don’t remembers that guy’s name. I don’t even know if he is still alive or dead. I remember, sometime ago, I was shooting a movie in the east and this guy kind of approached me. And made offers and everything. I told him, ‘Sorry bro, I’m straight.”

    He mentioned how a gay film marketer also reached out to him after he relocated to Germany that he wants them to “spend time together” when he comes to the European country to buy filming equipments but he turned down the offer.

    The actor said he had nothing against gays but maintained that he is “straight.”

  • Eniola Badmus alleges death threats, begs fans for rescue

    Eniola Badmus alleges death threats, begs fans for rescue

    Actress Eniola Badmus has called out her social media fans to come to her rescue as she isn’t safe.

    She alleged she has been receiving death threats from an unknown individual.

    This troubled development follows her recent legal actions against TikToker Ego Blessing Okoye who she took to court for defamation.

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    Eniola Badmus revealed this on her Snapchat account to draw attention to the disturbing situation.

    In her post, she shared a screenshot of a phone number she claims is responsible for the death threats.       

    She accompanied the image with a plea to her followers, requesting them to call the number and stand up against the threat that has been looming over her.

    She wrote: “Guys pls call this number and frustrate his soul his been sending death threats”.

  • I can’t fight my fellow girl over a man, says Angel

    I can’t fight my fellow girl over a man, says Angel

    Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Angel Smith, has cleared the air on recent altercation with fellow housemate, Ilebaye.

    She said it had nothing to do with Cross as publicly presumed.

    The Nation recalls that Angel and Ilebaye had physical confrontation on Wednesday night after she scolded the latter for sitting on her box.

    Soma told Angel on Saturday that Mercy Eke insinuated her vengeful reaction to Ilebaye sitting on her box could be because of her Ilebaye affair with Cross.

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    However, Angel dismissed the assumptions, stressing that she is not interested in Cross or resentful towards him or Ilebaye as postulated by Mercy.

    She maintained that she could never beef a fellow lady over a man.

    Angel said: “I would rather go out of my way to find out who Big Brother is than for me to be beefing a babe over a n*gga. I’m just not that type of girl. I have never been that type of girl. Never will. And I’ve also never use somebody as a rebound. If I still love somebody, I’m not involving myself in anything else.

    “Like I said, if this was ‘Shine Ya Eye’ 2021, that is a valid point. I’m 23-year-old now. I literally do not have time for all of those stupid shenanigans. I don’t care about that n*gga Cross. I’m really confused by this revelation that you are telling me now that Mercy said.

    “If I was so spiteful, would I talk to him [Cross]? No. Today, he gave me rags. He changed my microphone. I talks to him during tasks. If he makes a funny joke, I laugh. So, what about me is spiteful and bitter? I’m really confused by this gist that everybody, Mercy… That is their impression but I have never given anybody that impression.”

  • I’m lucky to be scandal free – Genny Uzoma

    I’m lucky to be scandal free – Genny Uzoma

    Actress and filmmaker, Genny Uzoma has said that she’s one of the lucky thespians to have a scandal free career.

    She also noted that being scandal free can affect one’s career negatively but being herself and focusing on growth has been her watchword.

    Speaking in an interview with The Nation, she said: “Being scandal free affects one’s career. You know they say there is nothing like bad publicity. So when one remains scandal free, people don’t really hear about one. The public likes bad news, they like to hear that this happened, that happened. And when such things to hear that this happened, that happened. And when such things don’t happen, you don’t really get to read about yourself in the newspapers, which might not necessarily be a bad thing. I guess I am scandal free or maybe you haven’t really poked your head into my business.

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    “I don’t really have controversies, so I am just being myself. There is no particular strategy or personal principle that I follow. I am just myself. I just go to work, come back, live my life. I am lucky that I have not been enmeshed in controversies.”

    Uzoma also revealed that she has had to sacrifice relocating abroad for Nollywood.

    “I have sacrificed moving abroad for acting. If I am not here acting, the only place I know I will be would be out of the country. I know that in the other movie industries, an actor cannot particularly grow there. Some actors even relocate back home and make it big here. I know I can make it big here, that is why I have stayed here.”

    Speaking further, she noted that consistency is an important trait needed to succeed in Nollywood.

    “Consistency is key. We are rejected ninety percent of the time. Our job is full of rejections. Imagine going for auditions and about fifty are there fighting for the same role. So many that I started out with gave up, they tried so hard and it seemed like they were not making headway and they decided to go do something else that would bring in money. Since I came into the industry in 2014, I have been consistent in spite of the rejections.”

  • Mo Abudu secures foreign appointment with UK

    Mo Abudu secures foreign appointment with UK

    Media mogul, entrepreneur and CEO of EbonyLife Group, Mo Abudu, has been appointed Creatives Champion for the upcoming UK-African Investment Summit.

    The announcement was made by the UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, The Rt. Hon James Cleverly, during the Creative Industries event at the Residence of the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos.

    The UK-African Investment Summit is scheduled to take place in April 2024 in the United Kingdom.

    The UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Rt Hon James Cleverly, is currently visiting Nigeria as part of his 3 country Africa tour that includes Ghana and Zambia.

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    As part of the UK-African Investment Summit, a first-of-its-kind UK-Nigeria creatives side event will be held in London, to promote and project the creatives sector in Nigeria and other African countries and UK-African collaboration in this field.

    Expressing her gratitude, Mo Abudu said:”I am humbled and deeply honoured, as I accept the prestigious position as Creatives Champion for the UK-African Investment Summit 2024. This recognition fills my heart with immense joy and gratitude, knowing that our collective dedication to the creative industries has been acknowledged by the UK Government.

    “There is much work to be done to move the creative sector forward and there is no better time to start than now. I look forward to meeting with the various stakeholders in our sector across the continent, forging connections, and building bridges that will foster collaboration, innovation, and transformative progress in the creative domain.”

  • U.S. Consul General praises Nigerian creative practitioners

    U.S. Consul General praises Nigerian creative practitioners

    The U.S. Mission has hailed the practitioners of the creative industry- especially with the collaboration between the United States and Nigeria.

    Delivering remarks at the pre-award reception in honour of the 16th Annual Headies Music Awards, U.S. Consul General Will Stevens applauded the burgeoning ties of the two countries in the creative industry saying the collaboration is bringing the two countries closer together in music, film, fashion, arts, tech, professional and educational exchanges.  

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    Stevens explained that the return of the Headies award to Atlanta symbolises the Nigerian music industry’s dynamism, creativity and growing global reach. He highlighted the important role of an inclusive and sustainable creative ecosystem in advancing economic growth and strengthening bilateral people-to-people ties.

    “Afrobeats is dominating the American music scene right now and we are so proud to be partnering with the Headies and the Lagos State Government to work together to continue to build on our longstanding bilateral people-to-people ties through music,” Consul General Stevens said. “We remain committed to supporting programs and initiatives that promote artistic expression, encourage cultural exchange, and strengthen the capacity of Nigerian artists and professionals in the creative industry.”

    Nigerian Consul General in Atlanta, Ambassador Amina Smaila, noted that the upcoming 16th Headies awards in Atlanta offers an opportunity to celebrate African culture, resilience, and creativity. “Nigerian music has truly become a global force. This demonstrates the impact of Nigerian music beyond borders and its role in shaping the global cultural landscape,” Ambassador Smaila said.