An excited Omowunmi Dada has ‘unboxed’ her Boxing Day gift in the form of a fiancé.
The actress took to her Instagram page to update her fans and followers after she received an engagement ring with a big rock from her lover.
She shared a lovely photo in which she is hugging her man with his back to the camera as she beamed with joy.
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The movie star captioned her engagement post: “See what I UNBOXED.”
A Ugandan farmer, Musa Hasahya, who is the father of 102 children and 568 grandchildren, has instructed his 12 wives to go on birth control pills.
Hasahya said he made the decision to stop growing his family.
He said they can barely afford to feed due to the rising cost of living as well as his dwindling income.
The 67-year-old who lives with his family in Lusaka, Uganda, where polygamy is legal explained: “My income has become lower and lower over the years due to the rising cost of living and my family has become bigger and bigger.
“I cannot tolerate bearing children anymore because of the limited resources.
“And on that note, I have advised all my wives of childbearing age to go for family planning.”
He added: “I married one woman after another. How can a man be satisfied with one woman?
“All my wives live together in the same house.
“It’s easy for me to monitor them and also stop them eloping with other men in this village.”
About a third of Musa’s children live with him on his farm.
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His youngest is six, his oldest is 51, about 20 years older than Zulaika his youngest wife and mother of 11 of his children.
Zulaika said: “I’m not having any more children.
“I’ve seen the bad financial situation and am now taking the birth control pill.”
Afro-pop singer, Ikuforiji Abdulrahman Olaitan, popularly known as Oxlade, has said he abstains from smoking because he is asthmatic.
He unveiled a part of him unknown to many in a chat with on-air personality, Gabe P ‘On the Radar’ radio, New York City, US.
Oxlade opened up about being asthmatic, noting he does not smoke simply because it was not healthy for him.
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Asked if he smokes and the reason why he does not engage in the act, the ‘Ku Lo Sa’ hitmaker responded: “I’m asthmatic, yeah! That’s something many people don’t know.
“I’ve got asthma. So I don’t smoke at all. I’ve never smoked. I can’t because, it’s not good for my health,” he added.
Singer, Oluwajuwonlo Iledare, popularly known as Jaywon, has been robbed of his belongings at a hotel in the United States.
Jaywon, in a video shared on his Instagram page, said he stepped out of his hotel room where he left his luggage and other items only to get back and realise everything was missing.
In the video shared, two policemen were captured searching the room while the singer lamented his loss.
The ‘This Year’ singer said: “This is where I left my luggage just this afternoon. Now to come back to my hotel, I can’t find my luggage, I can’t find my bag.
“I can’t find my laptop bag, my laptop, everything. I left all these just this afternoon.
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“Hilton Baltimore, what is happening? I don’t know, I’ve not seen anything like this before in my life. Left my room this afternoon…….Hey God, abeg!”
The caption of the video reads: “Left my hotel today #hiltonbaltimore to the studio only to come back and I couldn’t find my luggage, my carry-on bag with my laptop. My gold chain, clothes, shoes, slides are gone. Someone emptied my suite #hiltonbaltimoreinnerharbor this wasn’t the Christmas.”
Veteran Yoruba actor, Kamal Adebayo, popularly known as Sir Kay, is dead.
The deceased was also the father of skit maker, Abidemi Adebayo, popularly known as Isbae U.
The cause of his death is yet to be disclosed.
Sir Kay is known for using hilarious slang in movies he acted.
Chairman of the Lagos State Parks and Garages Management Committee, Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, confirmed the actor’s death on Tuesday via his Facebook page.
He said: “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Alhaji Kamal Adebayo (sir Kay). May Allah grant him eternal peace. R.I.P SIR KAY”.
Another colleague, Yomi Fabiyi, also confirmed the actor’s demise.
Also, other Yoruba actors and actresses have taken to their various social media pages to mourn the deceased.
Actress Uchenna Nnanna has said she would not wish polygamy on her worst enemy.
Being a product of a polygamous marriage, Nnanna believes the practice is a major source of conflict in most homes.
According to her, in a polygamous home, the second wife and her children are constantly geared to be at war with the first wife and her kids regardless of the extent to which the latter tries to maintain tranquillity.
“Coming from a polygamous home, polygamy is the last thing you can wish even your worst enemy”, she wrote
“The second wife and the children will always feel they are at war with the first wife and the children no matter how you try to maintain peace.
“Only those who have been there will understand” read the post’s caption.
The mother of two made this known while publicly declaring support for May Edochie who reinforced her rejection of polygamy.
May’s husband, famous actor Yul made waves when he unveiled his colleague Judy Austin as his second wife and their son, Star Dike as his fifth child.
A popular music star and YBNL Record Label Chief, Olamide Gbenga Adedeji aka ‘Badoo’ has been unveiled as the brand ambassador for National Lottery Nigeria (National Game).
The unveiling of Olamide, who doubles as the Explainer-in-Chief and Ambassador Plenipotentiary for the brand, took place at the weekend.
It was done when the Federal Government through Elrae Technologies Limited instituted the National Lottery Nigeria (National Game) to entertain and change the fortune of Nigerians.
The Managing Director, Mr. Abiodun Akintaju announced these at the weekend in a statement to journalists.
He affirmed that the activities of the National Game, in recent times, is something that has never been seen in the history of lottery games in Nigeria.
He added that On-Air Personality, IK Osakioduwa ‘The Wild Child’ shall anchor the game shows and coordinate programs for the National Games.
Akintaju said, “The National Lottery Nigeria would mint millionaires”.
The MD while speaking further explained that the National Lottery Nigeria (National Game) was designed as a social intervention tool that will directly and positively affect the lives of Nigerians through the payment of mouthwatering prizes and the “Good Causes” Foundation which, shall directly support sports, youths, education, health provision, provision of succour at times of grief; and much more.
He added that, “At inception, the National Game would be played on USSD channels and on our website. Our USSD code and website shall be unveiled soon; while other channels shall be introduced subsequently.
“National Lottery Nigeria (National Game) shall offer jackpot games, instant games, scratch card games and many more.
“Our flagship game is the Naija Mega Jackpot with a minimum Jackpot of N45 million which is progressive and shall grow to hundreds of millions and more.
“The good times are here, welcome to the world of possibilities, step into fortune by playing the Nigerian National Lottery.
“The National Lottery Nigeria (National Game) is here and na we own.
“Follow our handles to check updates on how to play and win big: Instagram, @nationallotteryng, Twitter @natlotteryNG and Facebook Page: National Lottery Nigeria”.
Both Olamide and The Wild Child, had been unveiled and officially introduced earlier, as key drivers for the National Game brand.
Olamide, while accepting the ambassadorial appointment, expressed his excitement to be a part of the brand.
He hailed the organisers and acknowledged the brand for the very evident part this decision would play, in the Corporate Social Responsibility space.
He added that the national game would be giving back to the Nigerian Society, making them further believe in achieving their desired fulfilment in the dreams of the Nation.
Netizens laughed their heads off after Yul Edochie reposted his family Christmas portrait that he was missing from.
His wife, Yul Edochie, posted a Christmas photo consisting of herself and their four kids but the actor was not seen among them.
May captioned hers: “Merry Christmas! ❤️❤️❤️. The Queen, her princess and the boys.”
Few hours later, Yul reposted and captioned it: “Merry Chrstmas. From my family to you and yours. May the season bring us all uncountable blessings.”
Most users found his gesture hilarious.
According to them, he is trying to force himself into the picture given that May had refused to accept polygamy.
Yul Edochie’s first wife, May Edochie, has reacted to her hubby’s public apology for marrying another wife.
She said she would not be compelled to accept polygamy.
Yul, on Wednesday, shared May’s photo, begging her to forgive him for marrying a second wife.
He said he did not intend to replace May.
He claimed he had apologised to her many times for venturing into polygamy.
The father of five reasured his first wife of his unending love for her.
Responding to her hubby, the mother of four said her decision to forgive her hubby was also in a bid to safeguard her mental health and inner peace.
She wrote: “I strongly believe that mistakes are a major part of human existence. It is our response to these errors that count.
“In other words, forgiveness is one thing, and righting a wrong is another.
“FORGIVENESS is the highest | most beautiful form of love for me.
“There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love.
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“Hence, my ability to forgive the mistakes of the past, present, and future with respect to the issue on ground is in the interest of my mental health and inner peace.
“I decided to stick to love… Hate is too great a burden to bear.
“I am still very much incapable of HATING anyone, let alone the father of my children.
“The fact remains that anyone can choose to practice POLYGAMY, but can’t be impelled to accept what was never bargained for.
“To reaffirm my stands, I will not be CAJOLED into accepting polygamy, which goes against my beliefs, faith, and values.
“I will not be NUMBERED in a home that we started building with love, faith, tears, hopes, and prayers in a CATHOLIC marriage of 18 years following a long term premarital relationship.
“This is also a passionate appeal to put an END to the constant ‘show’ on the social media space where our kids are growing into unless it is absolutely necessary.
“Let’s prevent our lovely children from all the incessant drama series that might take a toll on them directly or indirectly amongst their peers.
“May GOD in His infinite mercy and compassion guide us all in the right direction.
“Merry Christmas in advance everyone!”
BOLANLE Ninalowo is a popular face on the Nigerian entertainment scene. He has played several roles as an actor and producer and even once ran a record label. The graduate of Accounting from Devry University, who also holds a Master’s degree in Branding and Marketing from Kellogg Branding School of Management, in Chicago, United States of America, has risen to become one of the most sought-after actors in Nollywood today. The Lagos State-born actor, who returned to Nigeria from the UStalks about his experiences, new role in a Netflix series and more in this interview with THE NATION’S ASSISTANT ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR GBENGA BADA.
Not many know your story, how did you achieve the success in Nollywood?
It has been a very tough and challenging journey for me. I have been in Nollywood for about 6 years plus now, it will be seven years in June. But I have done great things, I have been highly blessed by God and I never quit. I am not known to quit, because I believe winners don’t quit and quitters don’t win. So, with the grace of God, I have just been able to just keep going with resilience and determination. I will say my career has been highly impacted by Mary Remmy Njoku, wife of Jason Njoku, the owner of ROK studios and Iroko TV. I remember meeting Mary back in 2014, when I came into Nollywood. She did an audition for me when they needed a character in ‘The Husbands of Lagos TV Series’, then Iroko was launched in 2015. So, I auditioned in 2014, I got the role of ‘Wale Teniola Fernandez aka WTF’. That is how the journey started and I started working for ROK studios doing the small jobs and doing whatever comes in. I was doing that and with prayers, hard work and perseverance, I kept on going, looking for the next challenging scripts and that is how I got here now.
How would you describe your personality?
I am just a man, a man of grace. I am a determined person; I am a dreamer, a goal getter, pace setter and a fighter. I was born in Nigeria but relocated to the United States when I was 15 years old. I finished my high school in America; I have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Devry University and I have a Master’s in branding and marketing from Kellogg Branding School of Management, both in Chicago. So, I am born into the Ninalowo family, second out of eight children, I have seven siblings and we are natives of Ikorodu.
You play Rambo in the new series, Far From home, did you enjoy playing Rambo and why?
I loved playing Rambo. The character was and is a blessing. One that I patiently prayed and waited for after carefully analyzing and understanding my audience and market over the years of building my brand and career. I am one who fully understands the importance of “Image, Type and Essence” as part of the success drivers of an actor with regards to building & developing my brand as an actor. The Oga Rambo character totally fulfills my thirst & hunger for more.
You’re one of a handful of actors who play older (non-teenage) characters on the show, what is it like being on a young adult series?
Being on the young adult series was quite an humbling experience. One which demanded lots of patience and presented a host of self realization events. I am fully aware of the importance of playing roles that are required to keep me relevant and constantly evolving as an actor and the only secret to sustaining and maintaining relevance is allowing yourself to continuously become a beginner at every opportunity given.
When people land a role in a Netflix series, they have expectations naturally. Were your expectations met? What was it like filming this show?
My experience on the show was second to none. It was a dream through and career elevation prayers come true. First, I must give the golden flowers to the management of Inkblot productions who without a doubt fully understands and exhibits the full attributes and conditions of operating a functional world class film production company in Nigeria. Big shout out to Naz, Zulu and Damola of Inkblot and the super amazing Erika Klopper who helped make this entire process a fulfilling and enjoyable one amidst every uncontrollable circumstance and challenge that comes with the process of filming in Nigeria. My satisfaction remains at a hundred and it was a total blessing to be a part of the Far From Home.
How did you land the role of Rambo?
Well truth be told, landing the role details back to the trajectory of my career in relation to my understanding of self and focus on career goals and objectives. I was once able to show the world, an area of immense versatility with my acting capabilities which in turn became my breakout character as an actor (The critically acclaimed Jobe role I played in the 2017 Picture Perfect hit movie produced by Iroko TV) which gave me the opportunity to show the world a part of the gift and skill embedded in me as a talent.
This I must say initiated the blueprint and gave me a clear picture of my career path and direction as I continually prayed to God for the next relative opportunity.
I totally believe that the producers of Far From Home recognized this as a character asset that would add tremendous value to their production if need be for such a role in their film. And that is without saying that only world class producers think and act accordingly. More grace and knowledge to the brains at Inkblot productions.
Who is your favorite young adult character on the show and why?
Wow, that’s a hard one. I personally connected with three of the main acts which were Ishaya, Adufe, and Tomi. I can’t remember her character name as I was always fond of calling her by her real name). Nevertheless, all the young adults I worked with on set totally made it an exciting experience for me and I can’t wait to celebrate with them as a whole. I was once their age and had their kind of dreams and I pray that the almighty God blesses and guides them all through their independent careers and life. I have no doubt that they all will shine respectively.
Why should viewers watch Rambo in the series, what does he bring to the show?
Viewers should watch Rambo as I believe that its a particular role type that I personally bring to life that will entertain them in every ramification. I have worked tirelessly hard over the years to build a brand which evolves around this type of delivery and mastered a unique way of connection between the audience and myself which has given me my place in their hearts and also the industry at large. It is a remarkable act that I am blessed with which totally eliminates comparisons. An audience fav which I refer to as the picture perfect delivery loved by Nollywood and its viewers. Thank God for grace.
What is next for Bolanle Ninalowo?
Oh God! Many more blessings. It’s the beginning of the next chapter for Bolanle. I am simply a pen in the hands of God. A man with enormous grace and blessings. I am sure God will do more beautiful and amazing things that the world would celebrate. A hint; #KingOfTarmac is surely coming through. I hope to sit down with Netflix soon to discuss a possible collaboration that will bring more value to both parties symbiotically.
What stands you out in Nollywood?
I think it is just my style, diversity and my whole brand. One thing I have always wanted to be was a universal actor. I wanted to be the guy that would bridge the gap between the Yoruba and the Igbo film industries, because I believed Nollywood was one, filming was one. I don’t like the fact that people would call me a Yoruba or an Igbo actor. So, I felt like, if I could make it through the English industry, I should be able to penetrate the Yoruba industry, which is what I did and I have been able to do that, thank God for the grace. So, I think that makes me stand out. Now, coming into the industry at age 34 and succeeding, I am 40 years old now, with a wife and two children and I have been able to overcome and succeed, I think it is inspiring enough. So, there is a lot, but I think my style and my hustle just make me stand out.
What role or roles would you never take irrespective of the fee attached to it?
Of course, I will never play a nude role in a movie, like being totally nude, for what? (Laughs) I like to be challenged a lot, like the role I played in ‘Picture Perfect’, I played the role of an ‘Agbero’, a hooligan that a lot of people didn’t know I could do. So, I like to challenge myself a lot. I always like to see what the directors and producers like to do with me; I am pretty much like a vessel that you can just do anything with. I am out here to learn new things. Like I always say, I am only here to outdo myself, I am my only challenger, I am not here to compete with anyone.