Category: Entertainment

Ex-BBNaija housemate Anto Lecky has responded to followers’ concerns on her weight gain.
Anto, previously known for her slim physique, garnered attention after posting her new pictures on Twitter.

Since the beautiful blue off-the-shoulder dress photo, fans questioned about her recent body development.

Responding, Anto said: ‘’Thanks to everyone for the kind words about my weight gain.

“While I like it a little, I’m still self-conscious because it was not intentional.

“It’s actually the side effect of a health condition that I’ve been battling. But inshallah, I will be healed soon and going to the gym”.

Ace singer 2Face Idibia has paid tribute to his late friend and colleague Sound Sultan.

The singer died in July, 2021 after battling Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma (Throat cancer).

Two years after his demise, 2face promised to continue mourning his friend till forever.

2Face shared old photos of himself and the deceased, vowing to mourn his death till he joins the late singer.

“Mourn U till Eye join u,” he wrote.

The wife of the late singer also shared a video of him choosing to celebrate his legacy instead of mourning him.

Before his death, he underwent chemotherapy in the United States.

Other Nigerian celebrities have celebrated the death anniversary of Sound Sultan.

Many Nigerian music lovers reacted to the post praying for the repose of the soul of the talented singer.

Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Bassey ‘Baci‘ has spoken on the recent attempts by different chefs to surpass her feat.

The Nation reports Baci made history by breaking the the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon (individual) in May 2023.

She cooked for 93 hours and 11 minutes, surpassing the previous record of 87 hours and 45 minutes set by Indian chef, Lata Tondon in 2019.

After Baci broke the record, Chef Dammy and Chef Adeola also embarked on cooking marathons.

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Chef Dammy cooked for 120 hours in Ekiti State while Chef Adeola went for 150 hours in Ile-Oluji, Ondo state.

However, Chef Dammy explained that she never registered with the Guinness World Records and carried out her cooking marathon just for fun.

Reacting to the other chefs feats during an interview with Legit NG, Baci stated that she sees herself as a trailblazer and a source of inspiration for numerous individuals who are striving to break her record.

“I feel I started a trend or like I am pretty much a trailblazer because only a trailblazer will start something and other people will want to do it,” she said.

Popular movie star Damilola Adegbite has explained the reasons for her failed marriage with Ghanaian actor, Chris Attoh.

The movie stars met on the set of the soap opera ‘Tinsel’ and a private wedding in Ghana 2015 after welcoming a son together in 2014.

The couple parted ways in September 2017.
In a chat with popular media personality, Chude Jideonwo, Damilola said her marriage crashed because love isn’t enough to sustain a union.

She said: “Love is not enough. When you meet somebody and you want to spend your life with them, love is just one of the qualities that you need. But it is not everything.”

The thespian said she does not regret divorcing the Ghanaian actor.

She added the only regard she has for her ex-husband is solely because he is the father of her son.

Fast rising singer Crayon has recounted how his father refused to sit down when he visited his new house for the first time.

The ‘ijo labalaba’ claimed for the first 30 minutes, his father refused to sit down as he stared around because he couldn’t believe his eyes.

According to him, his father was finding it hard to believe because he recalled how they lived in a one room with 13 people in Orile, Lagos state.

He wrote: “Yesterday my parents came to my new crib for the first time, my dad couldn’t sit for 30mins straight! Baba no believe him eyes !

“My papa dey fo kpe ! How??? From 1 room face me I face you with 13people for orile to this 🏠! God is too kind! “Trench To Triumph” Fr Fr !”.

Following the fast and positive outcome of her online outburst, popular actress Kemi Afolabi has advised the public not to undermine the power and effect of social media.

Rallying her fans online, the actress had posted: “Help tag @gtbank it’s been over 3 months that they held on to my N510,000. @gtbank kindly do the needful. I have been patient; I’m exhausted.”

Giving an update on the issues in a post shared via her Instagram page on Tuesday, Afolabi explained how her outcry on the internet worked like magic as the bank refunded her hours later.

Expressing gratitude to fans for helping to drag the bank, she wrote: “GTB Fraud Unit made sure the money I erroneously transferred to their customer is returned to my account. Thank you all for helping me tag GTB.

“My dear! Never you underestimate the power of social media. Thank you all.”

Actor Adewale Alebiosu has cried out over the inadequate and ridiculous amount of money he was once paid at a movie location.

The veteran actor, who mostly stars in Yoruba movies, claimed that he was once paid N3000 for 11 scenes in a movie.

In a video making rounds online, Alebiosu said it was an unforgettable moment for him the day he was paid the absurd amount despite working so hard.

The veteran stated that it was just a few days till Christmas and that he expected to earn enough money for his role to feed his family but it turned out different for him.

He stated that after getting the N3,000, he boarded a bus and cried uncontrollably till he arrived home.

This is coming after actress Jaiye Kuti slammed veterans for begging for money online.

For the past few weeks, veterans like Iya Gbonkan, Lalude, Pariolodo and Alapinni have begged Nigerians over their deteriorating financial status.

Veteran actor, Kanayo O Kanayo has spoken on the dangers of butt enlargement surgeries (BBL).

Kanayo expressed his anger in a video while recounting a story relayed to him by a friend residing in the United States.

According to the actor, his friend shared the heart-wrenching story of a patient, a beautiful young lady, who had undergone butt enlargement surgery.

The woman subsequently developed a severe infection, leading to hospitalisation.

The actor further narrated that the patient’s boyfriend, who allegedly encouraged her to undergo the procedure, visited her in the hospital.

Overwhelmed by the offensive odor emanating from the infection, the boyfriend reportedly made a hasty exit from the ward, expressing disgust.

Tragically, the young woman died a few days later as a result of the infection caused by the surgery.

“I am angry physically and spiritually. A friend in the US told me of how a patient, a very beautiful lady came into the hospital after this butt enlargement, she had an infection and her boyfriend who caused her to do that surgery just came into the ward and was feeling irritated” This smell is stinking” he ran out. A few days later, the girl died from the infection, bum bum enlagemment.

“If Bum Bum enlargement was profitable, why are husbands not giving their wives money to do it.? Bum Bum enlargement is like boyfriend/ girlfriend relationship in Secondary School , not upto the 3% end in marriage. Sadly, this Bum thing many of the ladies do not end as wives. QED @valeriekanayo @clintonkanayo @sincerelymontel @vintagedeluxeinteriors @mr.ebudon @ikileads”.

Moved by the devastating outcome, Kanayo passionately warned against the dangers of butt enlargement surgeries.

He condemned thise who may want to influence his daughter, Valerie to undergo such procedures, and in a strong spiritual manner, invoked Amadioha, a deity from Igbo land, to bring harm upon those who cause harm through these surgeries.

“On this note, anybody in the name of bum bum enlargement who will cause my daughter; Valerie, holyghost thunder! May Amadioha from Igbo land combined with Ogun from Ijebu ode k!ll that person,” he cursed.

Skit maker and singer Lawal Michael Nasiru aka Nasboi has explained why he kicked off his career by replicating Afrobeats star, Davido.

Nasboi, who broke into the entertainment scene as “Low Budget OBO”, said he was mimicking the DMW boss to get his attention.

The skit maker spoke while featuring on the interview segment of MTV Base Naija Top 10 recently.

He said his intention was to get Davido to notice him and showcase his musical talent.

He explainwd “I started off mimicking Davido. So, the plan was to get David’s attention for my music. I disturbed this guy till he invited me one day and I started playing my music.”

On why he became a skit maker, Nasboi said:“It my mimics of Davido that started looking like cruise to everybody.

“So, I said, okay, let’s jump on it. That’s how I jumped on it and it started looking like it demanded for me to start making skits. So, I had no option than to make skits”.

One of the world’s most recognized beer brands, Heineken would be marking its 150 years anniversary with an unconventional celebration.

This much was revealed by Nigerian Breweries’ Sampson Oloche at a recent media briefing.

 Oloche said: “In celebration of our 150th anniversary and our deep ties to Nigeria, we have exciting plans specifically designed for our Nigerian consumers.

“We will be organising events in key cities across the country, where our valued customers can come together and experience the true essence of gezelligheid (feeling of good times). These celebrations will showcase the vibrancy of the Nigerian culture, featuring live music, entertainment and unforgettable moments that capture the spirit of Heineken.”

 He added that the brand is also planning massive rewards for its loyal consumers, media partners, distributors and retailers who have been instrumental in its journey. “We recognize  and appreciate their unwavering support and we want to celebrate them by offering exclusive experiences, exciting prizes and special recognition for their contribution to our success.”