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  • Lizzy Anjorin bags second doctorate

    Lizzy Anjorin bags second doctorate

    Actress and entrepreneur Lizzy Anjorin has earned her second doctoral degree in Business Administration.

    Announcing the achievement in a celebratory social media post, she expressed gratitude and reflected on the challenges she overcame to reach the milestone.

    Anjorin, now formally addressed as Dr. (Chief) Mrs. Ololajulo Elizabeth Anjorin-Lawal, attributed the accomplishment to faith, hard work and determination, encouraging her followers to stay focused on their goals despite setbacks.

    “Tonight, the gown speaks louder than every hater’s mouth combined. Another Doctorate added to the collection. Doctorate in Business Administration. Second Doctorate. Still the same Lizzy that rose from the trenches of Lagos with nothing but faith, fire, and focus,” she wrote.

    “They said I couldn’t. I said Watch me. Now they’re watching… and swallowing every word they ever spat. Call me what you want, but from today, you WILL address me properly: Dr. (Chief) Mrs. Ololajulo Elizabeth Anjorin-Lawal. Two doctorates. One name. Zero duplicates.

    “From sleeping under the bridge to walking across the stage in academic glory, this is what grace, grind, and God look like. I didn’t just break the ceiling, I built a whole university on top of it.

    “Lizzy Warriors, make una gather here! Tag somebody who needs to see that your story can still change — no matter where you started. This one loud gan!”

  • Iyabo Ojo’s N1bn suit against me dismissed – Lizzy Anjorin

    Iyabo Ojo’s N1bn suit against me dismissed – Lizzy Anjorin

    Actress Lizzy Anjorin is celebrating after a Lagos court reportedly dismissed the N1 billion defamation lawsuit filed against her by colleague Iyabo Ojo.

    The lawsuit stemmed from a public spat between the two actresses, which began when Iyabo Ojo shared a humorous video mimicking Lizzy Anjorin.

    Lizzy took offense and retaliated by revealing intimate details about Iyabo, accusing her of vile things.

    Iyabo demanded a public apology and N500 million in compensation, later filing a N1 billion defamation lawsuit when Lizzy didn’t comply.

    Read Also: It’s impossible to hate Priscilla’s wedding to Tanzanian husband – Lizzy Anjorin

    Despite Lizzy’s initial absence from court proceedings, which led to court summons being pasted on her residence, the case moved forward.

    The court’s dismissal of the lawsuit marks the latest development in the ongoing feud between the two actresses.

    Lizzy Anjorin shared the news on her Instagram page. 

    She wrote: “BREAKING NEWS !!! IYABO OJO 1 BILLION NAIRA LAW SUIT CASE AGAINST LIZZYANJORIN DISMISSED!!!”. 

  • It’s impossible to hate Priscilla’s wedding to Tanzanian husband – Lizzy Anjorin

    It’s impossible to hate Priscilla’s wedding to Tanzanian husband – Lizzy Anjorin

    Actress Lizzy Anjorin has refuted claims of being envious of her longtime rival Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla, following the latter’s recent wedding to Tanzanian singer Juma Jux.

    In a video shared on Instagram, Anjorin praised Priscilla, describing her as a “beautiful girl” who has charted her own successful path.

    She also admired the couple’s wedding, rhetorically asking who could harbor negative feelings toward such a joyful celebration.

    Subtly addressing her strained relationship with Iyabo Ojo, Anjorin noted that while some may try to bring her down, God continues to elevate her through their actions.

    She said: “Let’s forget about the mother. Let’s face the daughter. Who will ever hate such a wedding? Who dares to hate such a wedding? Do we want to talk about how focused that lady is? How determined she is?” she said.

    “The happiness of every mother is to have a daughter who will work along with you, regardless of who you are. Whether you are a thief, a blackmailer, a destroyer, or rich as a mother, every mother prays for a child who always thinks along with the mother.

    Read Also: I don’t listen to Yinka Alaseyori’s songs because of Tope Alabi – Lizzy Anjorin

    “Who will hate such a wedding? A wedding that they did not tell us anything negative about the wife or the husband or the mother-in-law or the father-in-law? So, tell me what you want to hate about that wedding?

    “If we are talking about the wife, she has been on her own, been a very beautiful girl, she has maintained her lane. I have said that because you are destroying me does not mean I am going to destroy you in return. You guys are trying to destroy me, but instead God is using you to promote me.”

    The actress has long been embroiled in a public spat with Iyabo Ojo, which began in 2023 and has played out on social media.

  • I don’t listen to Yinka Alaseyori’s songs because of Tope Alabi – Lizzy Anjorin

    I don’t listen to Yinka Alaseyori’s songs because of Tope Alabi – Lizzy Anjorin

    Actress Lizzy Anjorin has opened up about her unwavering admiration for gospel singer Tope Alabi, revealing it as the reason she distanced herself from fellow artist Yinka Alaseyori.

    In a recent video, Lizzy disclosed that she declined an invitation to an award event in Canada simply because Yinka, and not Tope, was scheduled to perform.

    She also shared that she played Tope Alabi’s songs in solidarity during the singer’s recent online controversy, even though her team advised against it.

    However, Lizzy expressed disappointment over Tope Alabi’s silence following a surprise birthday celebration she had hoped would be acknowledged by the gospel star, especially since she felt the gesture was made in Tope’s honour.

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    She said: “This is the evidence that the person who planned the birthday surprise for me mentioned my name in the email that was sent to Sis Tope Alabi’s team on Jan 26. My fans deliberately called Tope because they know how much I love her. It’s because of Sis Tope that I never played Yinka Alaseyori’s songs on my page. I don’t h@te Yinka but I was just being loyal to Sis Tope. 

    “I was invited to an award ceremony in Canada, and Yinka was to sing there; I didn’t go because it was not Sis Tope who would sing. When Sis Tope was being dragged recently for not allowing the father of her daughter to be at her wedding, I played my song to support her even though my team told me not to.”

  • I stood by you when the world rejected you, Lizzy Anjorin slams Tope Alabi

    I stood by you when the world rejected you, Lizzy Anjorin slams Tope Alabi

    Actress Lizzy Anjorin has reacted to viral report of gospel singer Tope Alabi’s refusal to perform at her surprise birthday party.

    She claimed that her fans paid Alabi N4 million to perform at her birthday celebration but she backed out after realising she was the celebrant.

    Liz Anjorin shared a receipt of the alleged N4 million payment, accusing Tope Alabi of unprofessional behaviour.

    She expressed disappointment, citing her past loyalty to the singer during controversies, including her fallout with late Prophet Ajanaku.

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    The actress argued that Tope Alabi should have remained professional, regardless of personal feelings.

    She emphasised that she supported the singer in the past and even played her songs to show solidarity.

    “Aunty Tope, my fans paid you ₦4 million and I have the evidence with me. Even if you were paid ₦500k, were you not an actress before? In acting, we were taught that if you are to kiss your enemy on a movie set, you must do it.

    “When the world rejected you, I stood by you. I even play your songs not because I need them, but to support you. No matter how terrible you think I am, I’m not as bad as Prophet Ajanaku.

    “You saw the goodness of God in my life when you were outside my place. You called me your sister. No matter how much they paid you, you should not have reacted that way. If you judge me, you are not God,” she said in part.

    According to reports, Tope Alabi allegedly refused to alight from her car and asked the driver to turn around upon discovering Lizzy Anjorin was the birthday celebrant.

  • I don’t attack people unnecessarily – Lizzy Anjorin

    I don’t attack people unnecessarily – Lizzy Anjorin

    Actress and entrepreneur Lizzy Anjorin has addressed claims of involvement in numerous industry feuds.

    In a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo, Lizzy maintained that she only responds to negativity when its directed towards her.

    As a successful businesswoman and actress, Lizzy emphasised that she doesn’t initiate conflicts with colleagues.

    Instead, she attributed the drama to her colleagues, who she claimed are the real troublemakers, admitting her responses can be harsh.

    Read Also: I’m too disciplined to be a thief, Lizzy Anjorin speaks on gold theft allegation

    She advised colleagues to channel energies into building their careers and businesses.

    “I am a business tycoon and I am an actress. You see, I don’t take things seriously. Anything that doesn’t bring money, I don’t invest my time. For every gbas, there must be gbos gbos. My gbos might be more harsh.

    “That’s why I don’t come for people, except they come for me. It’s not easy to survive in this country. They are the troublemaker; it’s not me. They should go get a job so that they would know how hard it is to propel in business.

    “Before you say Lizzy is fighting with someone, then the person must be a business person. Let’s see what they do for a living,” she said.

  • I’m too disciplined to be a thief, Lizzy Anjorin speaks on gold theft allegation

    I’m too disciplined to be a thief, Lizzy Anjorin speaks on gold theft allegation

    Actress Lizzy Anjorin has finally addressed the allegation of stealing gold worth N91,000 from Eko Idumota market in February 2024.

    In an interview with Timi Agbaje, Anjorin vehemently denied the accusations, calling them “ridiculous” and stating that she would never stoop to stealing.

    Anjorin highlighted the absurdity of the situation, pointing out that a gram of gold, which is less than a grain of rice, is not worth stealing.

    Read Also: I am just too disciplined to be athief, says Lizzy Anjorin

    She also emphasised her credentials as a certified jewelry seller and fabric merchant, making it implausible for her to engage in such behavior.

    The actress expressed frustration and disappointment at being accused of theft, reiterating that she is not a thief and would never become one due to her straightforward and disciplined nature.

    She said: “Let’s first establish the fact that we’re talking about ₦91,000 gold when a gram of gold was 150,000. A gram of gold is less than a grain of rice so how can you go into the market to steal something less than a grain of rice, a single rice?”

    “I’m a certified jewellery seller, I sell gold and diamonds. I am also a certified fabric merchant so how can I stoop so low to go to Eko Idumota to steal a gram of gold? Something that is less than a grain of rice? That is ridiculous. I am not a thief, I will never be a thief. I am too straightforward and too disciplined to become a thief”.

    This statement comes after a viral video in February showed Anjorin in a shop, accused of shoplifting, which she claimed was a setup by someone she called “Shekpeteri.” 

  • I am just too disciplined to be athief, says Lizzy Anjorin

    I am just too disciplined to be athief, says Lizzy Anjorin

    Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has revisited the controversial theft case that surfaced on social media months ago.

    The multifaceted actress, who recently appeared on a podcast, took time to discuss the issue where she was accused of stealing a gram of gold worth N91,000 at Idumota market in Lagos.

    She dismissed the case, stating that the value of the alleged gold could be compared to a grain of rice.

    Anjorin noted that someone of her calibre, who deals in heavy gold and other fashion accessories worth millions, could not stoop so low as to steal gold worth N91,000

    Read Also: I asked for a child, God gave me a source of strength – Lizzy Anjorin celebrates daughter at 3

    She said, “Let’s establish the fact that we are talking about N91,000 gold when a gram of gold was around N150,000. A gram of gold is less than a grain of rice, so how can I go into the market to steal something less than a grain of rice? I am a certified jewellery seller, I sell gold and I sell diamonds. You can tell just by looking at me. I am a certified fabric merchant, and if you watch me closely, you will realise that I am not a simple person when it comes to fashion—I love it big.”

    Continuing, she said, “What I am wearing right now is like 350 to 400 grams, and everybody knows I don’t sell small gold jewellery, I sell 19 to 22 carats. I sell the best jewellery. So how can I stoop so low as to steal a gram of gold at Eko Idumota? That is ridiculous. I am not a thief; I will never be a thief. I am just too disciplined and too straightforward to become a thief.”

  • I asked for a child, God gave me a source of strength – Lizzy Anjorin celebrates daughter at 3

    I asked for a child, God gave me a source of strength – Lizzy Anjorin celebrates daughter at 3

    Actress Lizzy Anjorin is celebrating her daughter, Florida, who has turned three, describing her as a source of strength and blessing.

    In a lengthy post on her Instagram page, she expressed gratitude, stating that God has bestowed upon her not just a child but a precious bundle of blessings.

    She extended prayers for her daughter, wishing that these blessings would shine brightly in every aspect of her life.

    She wrote: “Big Obaasetanmaku fopin seganmi is 3, I asked God for a Child but he rather gave me a Blessing.

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    “I asked God for a Child but he rather gave me my Source of Strength and motivation. There are times I want to give up in the hustle and bustle of life challenges, but looking at you Obasetanmakufopinseganmi I see thousands of reasons not to quit because a lot of things a child your age can’t do, you do them effortlessly, is it your Strength, your intelligence, your smartness among other things you do which put smiles to my face.

    “Obasetanmakufopinseganmi you are a blessing to me, you are a blessing to your dad and you are a blessing to so many, you will continue to be a blessing and point of prayer to those looking for the fruit of the womb

    “I’m proud to call you mine. I’m proud you are and remain a blessing to me and your generation. Happy 3rd year to my joy giver Obasetanmakufopinseganmi Abebi Lawal.

    “You’ve filled our hearts with immense joy and happiness in a mere span of 36 months. My heart swells with love every time I look at you. May you continue to shine and bring even more joy into our lives.”

  • Lizzy Anjorin continues online drama with Iyabo Ojo

    Lizzy Anjorin continues online drama with Iyabo Ojo

    Actress Lizzy Anjorin has continued the online beef with Iyao Ojo while involving other colleagues, Laide Bakare and  Mercy Aigbe.

    The Yoruba movie star shared her experiences with Laide and Mercy with whom she was once close, revealing that both of them struck a friendship in America after she was invited to her son’s naming ceremony.

    According to Anjorin, their relationship didn’t last long as Iyabo Ojo started getting close to Laide Bakare and ruined their relationship.

    She stated that when Mercy Aigbe became the wife of Kazim Adeoti, she invited her to her launch and though Mercy was skeptical that she wouldn’t attend, she showed up for her.

    Yet she betrayed her as she and Iyabo were gossiping about her, noting how she saw the stunts they pulled and how they would have bad-mouthed her if the tables were turned and she had invited Mercy party to her party and didn’t reciprocate.

    Lizzy stated that despite it all, she would always defend her until she decided to go her own lane.

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    “Which day did I even see Laide Bakare? Do you know that Laide Bakare and I were in America when she was doing the naming ceremony of her son? Me I don’t keep friends and I am good to everybody. After we partied in America, I distanced myself from her, yet Gistlover was linking us together during her scandal.

    “When Mercy Aigbe became the wife of D Owner and invited me to her launch, I told her I would come but she didn’t believe me because she knows I don’t attend parties. Sepeteri, I saw the stunt you pulled, after I went to your party and have I ever invited you to my party? Even when I did the party and you didn’t come, I still defended you.

    “Facebook people it’s time I start bringing receipts, which we all would enjoy, so we can know the fake ones around us. After I went to Mercy’s party, I saw all the stunts you all were trying to pull, I saw everything. You didn’t even celebrate me at the party.

    “I don’t do social media friendships. If Mercy had attended my party and I hadn’t attended hers, you all would have used that against me. You guys would have given me the name my parents didn’t give me. You all would have called me ungrateful, saying I was beefing you all,” she said.