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  • Don’t raise your children with all your life savings – Dayo Amusa educates parents

    Don’t raise your children with all your life savings – Dayo Amusa educates parents

    Actress Dayo Amusa has shared her perspective on sustainable parenting practices, advising parents against spending their entire life savings solely on their children’s needs. 

    She believes that many parents neglect their own well-being while prioritising their children’s care.

    According to her, this could result in children distancing themselves from their parents, perceiving them as no longer on equal footing. 

    She recommended that while parents strive to uplift their children, they should also focus on personal growth and development.

    She said: “Dear Parent!!! One mistake you should never make as a parent is raising your kids with all your life savings to eventually get so much exposure that they won’t want to stoop low to living around you.

    “Upgrade yourself as you upgrade your kids. Plan your future so you won’t have your kids too far from you..

    “Lately, having all your kids abroad looks like an achievement until your old age sets in. That is when you will know that sending you money is not as important as having them around you… That’s when you will understand that life’s fulfillment is beyond money but quality of time spent with your grown up children and grand children…

    Read Also: Women shouldn’t depend on spouse’s wealth – Dayo Amusa

    “I’ve had an Uncle who raised all his families abroad, died at 78 and none of his kids came home to bury him and give him the last respect/honour.

    “Men! This is not a matter of marrying many wives … It’s about being intentional with your old age plans… And if marrying more than one wife is your strategic plan, ensure you execute it with wisdom.

    “Parents seem to cater so much for their kids that they forget themselves in the process. Do not forget yourself in the mathematical equation of life…

    “Always put yourself into consideration… This old age we are talking about is nearer than we think…You matter a lot too. 

    “May God grant us the opportunity to live long in sound health and more wealth.. #jmvwithdayoamusa.”

  • Women shouldn’t depend on spouse’s wealth – Dayo Amusa

    Women shouldn’t depend on spouse’s wealth – Dayo Amusa

    Actress Dayo Amusa has knocked off the idea of getting married to a jobless lady.

    She kicked against any woman depending solely on their partner’s money.

    Through her Instagram platform, she questioned why any woman would find contentment solely in living on her spouse or partner’s earnings.

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    She advised them to prioritise earning their own income, regardless of their spouse’s financial status.

    Amusa emphasised the importance of independence without explicitly mentioning the rationale behind her statement.

    She said: “Never marry a jobless woman. This got me thinking.

    “Why would any woman solemnly feel comfortable living on her spouse/partner’s income???

    “My fellow women, in respect of how buoyant, rich, or comfortable your spouse/partner is, abeg work o. Make your own money. E get reason”.

  • Why I choose independency – Dayo Amusa

    Why I choose independency – Dayo Amusa

    Actress Dayo Amusa has shared her accountability coping mechanism on Instagram, pairing it with her independent lifestyle. 

    The movie star, whose personal life is away from social media, said she is independent because she takes responsibility for her life and refuses to play the blame game on anyone or make others her scapegoat for her failures.

    She added that she doesn’t allow the culture or religion to define her.

    According to her, just because she is a woman doesn’t mean she is less than a man and her skin color doesn’t make her any less beautiful.

    Read Also: Femi Branch wades in conflict between Dayo Amusa, Femi Adebayo

    Dayo made it known that she is empowered to choose her companions, beliefs, system, and standards based on what she feels is right for her.

    She noted how she can stand on her own if need be, but she doesn’t boast about it or make others feel small just because they can’t be independent.

    Dayo, however, made it known that her being independent doesn’t mean she doesn’t need love, nor does she like going home alone, hates men, or can’t submit.

    The movie star said that she wants to be cared for, and pampered by her partner and desires to have doors opened for her and to be treated to dinner, be protected and covered.

    “I am independent because I take responsibility for my life. I refuse to play the blame game on anyone or make other people scapegoats for my failures. I do not allow culture or religion to define me. Just because I am a woman doesn’t mean I am less than a man. Just because my skin may be darker or lighter than someone else’s doesn’t make me any less beautiful.

    “I am empowered to choose my companions, belief system & standards, based on what I feel is right for me. I can stand on my own if need be, but I do not boast about it or make others feel small just because they can’t. Being independent doesn’t mean I do not need love. It doesn’t mean I like going home alone. It doesn’t mean I hate men or that I won’t submit. It doesn’t mean I will stop being feminine, sexy & ladylike. I still want to be cared for & pampered by my partner.

    “I desire to have doors opened & be treated to dinner. I still want to be protected & covered with assurance that everything is going to be okay. YES, I Love my independence,” she wrote.

  • Dayo Amusa reacts to backlash from Femi Adebayo, wife

    Dayo Amusa reacts to backlash from Femi Adebayo, wife

    Actress Dayo Amusa has provided further insight into her online feud with her colleague, Femi Adebayo, and his wife, Aduke.

    Amusa disclosed that Femi informed her of being summoned by the police for allegedly promoting LGBTQ rights and facing criticism from the Muslim community.

    Expressing disappointment, she rebutted accusations of jealousy towards his success, deeming such assumptions as shallow.

    Criticizing his mindset, she refuted any personal distress over others’ achievements, highlighting her previous regard for his intelligence.

    She also slammed his wife for calling her a hypocrite and an enemy in disguise, asserting her right to defend herself without being subjected to insults.

    She said: “So initially, I said I wasn’t going to say anything, but at this juncture, I will talk. Let me start from the genesis of this crisis, I am not going back on my words, that Bobrisky didn’t deserve to win the Best Dressed. I know that behind every action, there is a reaction and I don’t have power over anyone’s reaction.

    Read Also: Dayo Amusa blasts Jigan Babaoja for failed singer, actress tag

    “Aladuke, the wife of Femi Adebayo, me and you don’t have an issue until now and I said I respected the way you defended your husband but the way you addressed it, calling me names made me feel you’re shallow-minded. And I want to believe your husband didn’t call your attention to our conversation. He called me this morning and said he thought my post was just a cruise but people were taking things to the extreme and I made him know that we don’t have control over people’s reactions.

    “He said Muslim societies are calling his attention to it and that police have invited him for questioning that he was promoting g@y…….”.

  • Dayo Amusa blasts Jigan Babaoja for failed singer, actress tag

    Dayo Amusa blasts Jigan Babaoja for failed singer, actress tag

    Following the best dressed female award dedicated to popular transgender, Bobrisky, some movie stars have resorted to the internet to weigh into the brouhaha.

    Dayo Amusa and Femi Adebayo have begun an online feud and Jigan Babaoja has added his own two cents by picking sides. 

    Jigan Babaoja, who is a member of AFRIMEK and a friend of Femi Adebayo, has pitched a tent with his Mayor, Femi Adebayo as he publicly called out Dayo Amusa mocking her over her failed career.

    He noted how the actress woefully failed in movies and also music.

    Read Also: Channel energy to your career, Femi Adebayo slams Dayo Amusa

    “You did movie, it didn’t go far. You did music, you failed,” he said.

    Reacting to it, Dayo Amusa stated that she saw everything he posted about her and warned him not to allow her insult him.

    “Jigan I will mention your name directly, I saw what you posted. Don’t let me talk to you. All of you, there is no one I had issue with, so don’t think because your mayor is on the hot seat, that has given you the effrontery and guts to open that thing you called mouth to talk. I want to believe you guys have rules and regulations you follow in AFRIMEK, please follow it. I am not the one you will use to run mouth on social media,” she said. 

  • Actress Dayo Amusa honours KWAM 1 with statue

    Actress Dayo Amusa honours KWAM 1 with statue

    Popular actress Dayo Amusa has surprised and honoured King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall aka Kwam 1 or K1 De Ultimate, who she claims assisted her professionally.

    Dayo gave KWAM 1 a statue as a token of her appreciation for his support and to celebrate his Chieftaincy title.

    This act stirred reactions from netizens online, many questioned the sculptor’s competence after discovering that the statue, which was meant to be a likeness of Kwam1, bears no similarity to Kwam1.

    One Ronnke stated: “It does not look like him

    Read Also: Marriage is not for everyone – Actress Dayo Amusa

    One Hico Nation opined: “Nice, you’re not an ingrate.”

    One Ololade argued: “Dis person no try at all.”

    One Nene Ebony wrote: “Police suppose arrest person wey do this thing.”

    One Daddy Shile wrote, “This one na Kwam2 Promax ooo. Anyway it’s the thoughts that count

    One Im Lateefat said: “Shey this one na Murital Muhammad ni”.

  • Dayo Amusa: I’m not swayed by public opinion

    Actress and singer Dayo Amusa has come out to speak on the opinion of being regarded as a strong woman.

    Posting an image from a photo shoot, the actress wrote on her Instagram account:

    “MY STRENGTH, Being strong doesn’t mean I can carry weight.

    “I can persevere when things get tough. I can dig deep into my faith & know all things will work together for good.

    “I pray for more strength & I seek help in times of need. I have a strong sense of who I am therefore; I am not swayed by public opinion. I protect my joy and peace; I take care of my relationship with my family & friends.

    “I stand up for what is right even if I have to stand all by myself. I do not pretend to be strong. I am capable of doing a lot of things but not foolish enough to do more than I am able. I cry & have bad days too. In fact, bad days only make me stronger because I drop my pride long enough to learn what life is trying to teach me. Though I do not say yes to everyone just because they ask. On the contrary, I am the type of woman who uses the word “no” to keep her priorities straight.

    “I would say NO! I can’t take on that extra responsibility. No, I will not allow you to speak to me that way. No, you cannot invade my privacy or disrupt my peace. It doesn’t mean I walk around with a chip on my shoulder or bitterness on my tongue. I can and do show tenderness and vulnerability most times.”

  • DAYO AMUSA RETURNS WITH ‘THAT WHICH BINDS US’

    After a dazzling performance and box office sales with her previous movies, ‘Pathetic’ and ‘Unforgivable’, actress and producer, Dayo Amusa, is set to hit the cinemas from Friday, October 5, 2018 with another title: ‘That Which Binds Us’.

    The movie tells the story of a family tale of love, betrayal, human weakness, individual deficiencies and sacrifice. It aims at bringing disputed broken families together and help family see through the importance of staying together amidst challenges.

    Produced by Amzadol Productions, the movie which stars Uche Jombo, Desmond Elliot, Dayo Amusa, Mercy Aigbe, Chinyere Wilfred, Alausa Toyin and others, was directed by actor and politician, Desmond Elliot.

    Amusa described ‘That Which Binds Us’ as more than just entertainment.

    She said: “If you have seen my last two works, you will need no conviction that I do not just want to entertain but engage people consciously as well. People need to know that there are consequences for each of their actions. People need to see a movie that reflects their lifestyle, their mistakes or the mistake they are about to make. Our dream is that this movie will be a reflection of people’s lives and hopefully help them avoid a costly mistake in life”, she said.

    On why are movies do not solely entertain, she said: “There are a lot of movies that are done strictly for entertainment already but my movie, ‘That Which Binds Us’ will do more than that. I don’t see anything wrong in making a movie just to entertain, same way I don’t see anything wrong in making a movie that does more than entertain, but teach as well.”

  • Dayo Amusa finally admits having a better half

    Cross-over actress and producer Dayo Amusa, who celebrated her birthday during the week has finally revealed that she has a better half who has stood by her.

    The actress also revealed that she never knew that she would  become one of the strong faces of the movie industry till date.

    “When I walked into this industry 16 years ago, I had no idea what the future has in stock for me or what was going to happen,” she said.

    “I just knew I wanted to entertain. I enjoyed being listened to. Deep in my heart, I knew I wanted to touch lives. Yes! I’ve been able to do all that and I’m still doing it far more than I even imagined.

    “Knowing that am still very relevant and strong in all I do in and out of the entertainment industry, I’m so grateful for all the people who came into my life and stayed despite my shortcomings and flaws, those who have stood grounds with me during the hard times, celebrations, humiliations, rejections and victories.

    “I can’t but thank my family members  who have loved me unconditionally and have been my strength of survival. To my number mentor @kingwasiuayindemarshal who taught me to stand for what I believe in even if nobody else does. To my fans whose love, support and criticism have  made me a better person, to my better half who has heard my call, heard my cry, saw me fall, saw me get back up, saw my strength, pray for me and fight for me. I love you so deep.”

    In celebration of her birthday,  the actress had her friends come over for a party which she tagged ‘Slumber Party.’

    Present were Eniola Badmus, Toyin Abraham, Regina Chukwu, Peggy Ovire, Sotayo and Bimbo Thomas.

  • FEMALE CELEBS ATTRACT CHEATING MEN, SAYS DAYO AMUSA

    FEMALE CELEBS ATTRACT CHEATING MEN, SAYS DAYO AMUSA

    MULTI-TALENTED entertainer, who is presently on vacation in the United Arab Emirates, has been asking herself some questions as regards why female celebrities attract unfaithful partners.

    She wrote on her Instagram page, “Used to be a fixer. I stayed in bad relationships, attracting the same type of men; men who needed to be fixed. I know so many women in the same position. We attract cheating men, commitment-phobic men, emotionally unavailable men, emotionally damaged men, alcoholics, drug abusers, narcissists and sociopaths.

    “It’s like we are a magnet for men whose pieces are shattered all over the place. And for some reason, we feel compelled to put these pieces back together. But I must admit, I have failed every single time.”

    Continuing, she wrote; “I never gave myself a chance to sit back and question my motives. Instead of asking why I constantly felt obligated to pick up someone else’s broken pieces, I ran to pick them up without a second thought. Being selfless made me think that coming second didn’t matter because I was putting someone else’s worthiness first. And in the end, rank doesn’t matter, right? I realized that the reason I was attracting these types of men was because I believed I could save them.

    She also noted that as selfless, thoughtful, giving women, females tend to think they will be the one who will change them.

    “We trust that we can get rid of the emotional baggage that he has been carrying for years.  We attract these men because we believe they need us. And to leave them would be selfish, insensitive and ruthless,” she concludes.