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  • Prophecy video on Pete Edochie’s family dug up after Yul’s son’s death

    Prophecy video on Pete Edochie’s family dug up after Yul’s son’s death

    Social media users have suddenly dug up a prophecy video on Nollywood stars but more precisely on the family of the legendary actor, Pete Edochie.

    The video on January 1 by one Prophet Samuel King pronounced 19 prophecies which he also shared on his Facebook handle.

    According to the post by Prophet Samuel King Ministries, titled: “GLOBAL PROPHECIES FOR THE YEAR 2023 As Revealed by DIVINE OCCURRENCE & ENCOUNTER! (REV. 2:29)”, the young prophet outlined 19 prophecies.

    In the video, which recently surfaced following the tragic passing of actor, Yul Edochie’s 16-year-old son, Kambilichukwu, who happened to be Pete Edochie’s grandson, the cleric called for prayers for movie stars in general.

    He stated that prayers should be offered for the family of the legendary role interpreter noting the spirit of mourning was hovering around them.
    He said: “Number eight, pray for Nollywood stars, especially Pete Edochie’s family. The arrow of mourning is nearby.”

    After the teenage boy’s demise was reported, Samuel King made a Facebook post, suggesting the confirmation of one of his prophecies.

    He reshared the video prophecy video with the caption: “GLOBAL PROPHECY CONFIRMATION. Yul Edochie lost his son, the grandson of Pete EDOCHIE fulfilling the Global PROPHECY given on the 1st of January 2023, saying the ARROW OF DEATH IS NEARBY!! God is speaking, men are sleeping! THINGS ARE HAPPENING.”

  • ‘Missing’ comedian Ijoba Lande returns home after four days

    ‘Missing’ comedian Ijoba Lande returns home after four days

    Social media comedian Ganiyu Kehinde aka Ijoba Lande has been found after being declared missing for four days.

    The wife of the comic star posted a video on his Instagram page, raising the alarm about his disappearance.

    She claimed her hubby was missing, stating he left home on Sunday night after breaking his fast without his phone and had not returned home since then.

    But a new video posted on Ijoba Lande’s Instagram page on Thursday captured his return home with his family.

    He was said to have been found at Igando by some vigilantes who called the number of the wife to alert the family of him after they found him looking disturbed and really unkempt.

    In the video, the skit maker burst into tears on setting foot inside his home after being escorted by family and friends.

    The social media ‘families’ await the real story behind his disappearance.

  • Etinosa Idemudia: you’ll never appreciate ‘agberos’ value until..

    Etinosa Idemudia: you’ll never appreciate ‘agberos’ value until..

    Actress Etinosa Idemudia has made a case for hoodlums, popularly known as ‘agbero’ in Yoruba or ‘touts’ in the context of Nigerian pidgin.

    She explained one would never truly appreciate their value until a vehicle suddenly develops a fault on the road with them as the only respite and help at that point.

    Idemudia submitted they have more to offer beyond their dodgy and dangerous persona, suggesting they get rehabilitation.

    Rather than dig into their skillfulness and potential to help them channel it into more worthy causes, the movie star argued some government preferred to exploit them as thugs who carryout their ‘dirty’ businesses.

    “Until your car spoils on the road you will never value agberos. Some of them are so skilled.

    “I feel rehabilitation is very much possible by a willing government but some government will rather use them as thugs. I didn’t call anybody’s name,” she wrote.

  • Davido reason I’m most proud to be Nigerian – Jemima Osunde

    Davido reason I’m most proud to be Nigerian – Jemima Osunde

    Award-winning actress Jemima Osunde has expressed overwhelming pride in Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke aka Davido.

    Osunde revealed the “E Choke” crooner elicited from her a great sense of pride.

    The physiotherapist graduate from the University of Lagos suggested Davido not only boosted her ego but also the main reason she felt proud to be identified as a Nigerian.

    The 26-year-old stated this in reaction to a post on Twitter seeking answers from the online community on subject, “What are you most proud of as a Nigerian?”

    Responding, Osunde wrote: “Davido”, accompanied with heart emoji.

  • Rudeboy reacts after ‘single’ Tekno envies relationship with new lover

    Rudeboy reacts after ‘single’ Tekno envies relationship with new lover

    Singer Paul Okoye aka Rudeboy has reacted to Tekno’s envy of his new relationship after lamenting being single.

    Rudeboy, who claimed he’d been single for four years before his ultimate divorce from his ex-wife in 2022 said he met his newfound lover, Ifeoma Ivy after the process.

    The ‘Reason With Me’ singer stated this during a Live online session as he felt the need to explain and possibly douse the intensity of trolling he and his lover had been receiving since their relationship hit the public domain.

    Over time, social media users have come to accept the duo as a couple following his ‘much needed’ clarification.

    Some have gone as far as drooling over the new lovebirds who seem to be inseparable.

    One of them is Tekno who complained about being out of a relationship for a long time while admiring Rudeboy’s love affair with his 22-year-old lover

    He wrote: “I’ve been single for a while now. I envy Paul Okoye.”

    Reacting, Kingrudy told the ‘Mufasa’ singer to be more explicit about the Paul Okoye he is referring to.

    “Abeg make you dey specify which Paul Okoye”, said the PSquare twin.

    It’s noteworthy that the Nigerian entertainment industry has two persons bearing the names Paul Okoye and coincidentally they both recently found love again

    Asides the PSquare duo, the other is popular talent manager and CEO of Upfront and Personal, Paul Okoye aka Paulo who’s currently dating well-known actress, Iyabo Ojo.

  • Davido releases much-anticipated album track list

    Davido releases much-anticipated album track list

    Famous Afrobeats singer Davido is set to release one of the most anticipated albums of his career.

    He recently gave fans a sneak peek of the incoming project by releasing tracklist of the album which is titled: ‘Timeless’.

    It is set to hit streaming platforms from Friday, March 31.

    ‘Timeless’, which is Davido’s fourth studio album, is coming after the singer’s brief stint from the music scene and social media activities as a result of the tragic passing of his beloved son, Ifeanyi.

    The DMW boss took time of to grief, recharge and it back to bless his loving fans whose undiluted love and support informed the title of his incoming body of work.

    According to the O.B.O in album’s the thriller shared a few days ago, he appreciated God for being kept grounded by the love of his fans which he noted was “Timeless”.

    The 17-track album which top Nigerian acts and international music stars including Angelique Kidjo, Skepta, Focalistic, Asked and many more.

    ‘Timeless’ will serve as a follow-up to Davido’s last project, ‘A Better Time’ which was released in 2020 and featured his late son on the cover photo.

  • Yul Edochie loses 16-year-old first son

    Yul Edochie loses 16-year-old first son

    Popular actor Yul Edochie has lost his first son, Kambilichukwu.

    Kambilichukwu was reportedly rushed to the hospital after he fell unconscious.

    Vanguard Newspaper said the actor confirmed the incident according to an anonymous source it quoted.

    The deceased was said to have read throughout the night in preparation for his examinations today.

    After his exam in school, he joined his mates to play football,, developed a seizure and was rushed to Mother and Child Hospital.

    All efforts by the doctors to resuscitate him proved abortive, the report added.

    This is coming two months after Yul and his first wife May, celebrated their first son and second child on turning sixteen.

  • Toolz faults Pastor Faith Oyedepo’s ‘pregnancy bleeding’ testimony

    Toolz faults Pastor Faith Oyedepo’s ‘pregnancy bleeding’ testimony

    Media personality Toolz Oniru-Demuren has faulted Pastor Faith Oyedepo, wife of Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church Worldwide over her testimony on how she miraculously avoided miscarriage.

    She advised people who experience bleeding during pregnancy to go straight to the hospital rather than try what the cleric did.

    A few days ago, Faith recounted how her pregnancy was sustained by her husband’s “bold faith”.

    In a tweet thread, the wife of the founder of the Living Faith Church recalled how she saw blood flowing from her nearly four decades ago when she was pregnant with their first son.

    Faith said she told her husband that she “had a miscarriage” but the cleric boldly responded, “you can’t have a miscarriage” before asking to be served his meal.

    According to her, her husband’s bold declaration “activated the spirit of faith in her and the pregnancy was sustained.”

    She admonished Christians on building their faith in God so that they can also enjoy miracles on daily basis.

    “I remember when I was pregnant with our first son, one day I saw blood flowing from me and when my husband returned home, I told him that I had a miscarriage. Boldly, and without any hesitation, he said, “You can’t have a miscarriage!”, and then asked to be served his meal.

    ”That statement activated the spirit of faith and the pregnancy was sustained. You need to accelerate your operation of the spirit of faith daily, and then you will find the miraculous a daily occurrence for you,” Faith Oyedepo tweeted.

    But Toolz who expressed how ‘annoyed’ she was over Faith’s testimony, urged women never to ignore bleeding signs during pregnancy

    She argued Nigeria accounted for one of the worst maternal mortality rates in the world because the people would rather listen to speeches like Pastor Faith’s, ignoring medical intervention.

    “Pls don’t do this. If you’re bleeding from a possible miscarriage go to hospital. Last thing you should be doing is making food for anyone,” she said.

    The OAP added: “I’m so annoyed! Nigeria has one of the worst maternal mortality rates in the world, and someone is here saying ignore bleeding during pregnancy and enter kitchen.”

  • Never compare me to anyone in ‘craze’ business- Terry G

    Never compare me to anyone in ‘craze’ business- Terry G

    While social media users engage in a comparison debate of Gabriel Oche Amanyi aka Terry G to his younger colleague, Habeeb Okikiola Omolalomi aka Portable, the former has cautioned against it.

    Terry G fondly called the ‘Akpako master’ was widely known for his eccentric dress sense, controversial lyrics, perhaps awkward identity and mannerism.

    He was also considered the ‘weirdest and craziest singer’ in Nigeria at some point until he seemingly went off the radar.

    Then came along the ‘Zazu’ crooner with even more ‘crase’.

    With all of his mannerisms, looks, expression, constant use of curse words and so much more, many began to reconsider Terry G’s ‘craziest/weirdest musician’ title.

    The comparison contest of Portable and the ‘Ginjah master’ became more intense with recent events following the former’s declaration of himself as a ‘baboon’ who lived in the zoo as captured in a viral video he made when police invaded his bar to arrest him.

    As the debate continues, one Victor Babatunde demanded apology from people who compared Terry G’s ‘crase’ to Portable’s, suggesting the self-styled ‘wahala’ musician had monopoly of madness.

    Babatunde tweeted: “Those of you that compared Terry G’s madness to Portable should apologize right now!!!”

    However, Terry G went under the tweet to warn individuals never to compare authenticity to imitation when it came to the business of ‘madness’.

    Akpako master wrote: “In this craze business please never you compare original to photocopy because una mind go dey soon”G.”

  • I’ll quit comedy at 50 to experience something new – Basketmouth

    I’ll quit comedy at 50 to experience something new – Basketmouth

    Veteran comedian Basketmouth announced his intention to quit the industry in the next five years when he clocked 50.

    According to Basketmouth in an interview with Hitz1039fm, he desires to experience something new and would love to be remembered for something different other than comedy.

    However, the actor noted he would still be cracking jokes but solely for fun and not for business.

    “For the past six years, I’ve just been floating. So last year, I told myself and my team that you know what, I’m coming back to comedy and I’m going to do five years and I’m quitting. Yeah, I’m quitting in five years. I’ve got five more years to do this and I’m done.

    “There’s a plan. The way I’ve planned my life, I was like okay when you get to 50, you drop the mic.

    “Definitely, I’ll be cracking jokes every now and then but it’s not going to be the professional thing for me. So if you see me doing a gig it’s just maybe I’m doing pro-bono but I’ll not charge anybody to perform again. You understand? Because I’ve made enough, I won’t say I’ve made enough but I’ve committed myself to the act long enough that I’m like take a break or quit and whatever you’re doing from now till the end of time, you’re just having fun.

    “I’m into TV right now, movies, series, and all that; concert production. That’s where I want to try. I want to start a new journey. I want to experience something new.

    “At the end of five years, that’s like 31 years in the game. That’s a lot of time. That’s pretty much out of my life. So I want to do something else and I want to be remembered for other things other than you know.”