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  • Tacha set to break Guinness World Record for most makeovers in 24 hours

    Tacha set to break Guinness World Record for most makeovers in 24 hours

    Reality TV star Tacha is set to make history by attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the most makeovers in 24 hours.

    As part of her 3-day beauty festival, taking place from October 10th to 12th, 2025, at the John Randle Centre for Yorùbá Culture & History, Tacha aims to showcase Nigeria’s thriving beauty industry while setting a new record.

    Tacha stated that the event will be a powerful convergence of culture, creativity, commerce, and national pride, aiming to spotlight Nigeria’s booming beauty industry and its potential as a driver of economic growth and global influence.

    According to her, the festival will offer a range of activities, including trainings, empowerment workshops, business hacks, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.

    She wrote, “symply_tacha My Dear Nigerians!!! I’m putting together the BIGGEST 3 Days Beauty festival and A Guinness World Record attempt for the most numbers of makeovers in 24 hours!!!

    “Between Oct 10th-12th, 2025 at John Randle Centre for Yorùbá Culture & History. This is more than just a beauty festival, it’s a powerful convergence of culture, creativity, commerce, and national pride.

    Read Also:BBNaija: People killed goats to celebrate my disqualification – Tacha

    “As we attempt to make history with the Guinness World Record for the most makeovers in 24 hours. we’re also spotlighting Nigeria’s booming beauty industry and its potential as a driver of economic growth and global influence”.

    With her sights set on making history, Tacha is rallying beauty enthusiasts and industry professionals to join her in this record-breaking attempt.

    She added: “This is a 3 days round the clock experience for all beauty enthusiasts in makeup, fashion, skincare, wellness, hair and others as we explore through trainings, empowerment workshops, business hacks. exhibitions and networking. Let’s shape something extraordinary together!!!”.

  • Tacha demands N10bn compensation for Phyna’s sister, bike man after tragic accident

    Tacha demands N10bn compensation for Phyna’s sister, bike man after tragic accident

    Former Big Brother Naija star Tacha has spoken out about the recent accident involving a Dangote truck and Phyna’s sister, Ruth, who tragically lost one of her legs.

    In a post on X, Tacha demanded that the Dangote Group takes responsibility for the recklessness of their drivers and provides substantial compensation to Ruth and her family.

    Tacha specifically called for a N10 billion compensation, acknowledging that while it won’t restore Ruth’s lost limb, nor the injured bike man, it’s a step towards accountability.

    “It’s high time the Dangote group starts paying heavily for the recklessness of their drivers. They ought to pay $10 million in compensation to Ruth even though it won’t bring back her leg”, she said.

    This incident has sparked widespread reactions, with many Nigerians advocating for improved road safety measures and stricter regulations to prevent such accidents.

    The accident occurred on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria.

    Ruth, a recent graduate of Auchi Polytechnic, was hit by a Dangote truck while leaving campus around 11 am.

    Read Also: BBNaija: People killed goats to celebrate my disqualification – Tacha

    The impact was severe, causing Ruth to lose one leg and suffer internal injuries.

    The truck driver attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended by bystanders.

    The incident sparked widespread outrage and demands for justice, with Phyna calling for accountability from Dangote Group and the police.

    In response, Dangote Group officials and their insurance team visited the scene, engaged with law enforcement, and met Ruth’s family at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, pledging full support, including comprehensive medical care and compensation

  • BBNaija: People killed goats to celebrate my disqualification – Tacha

    BBNaija: People killed goats to celebrate my disqualification – Tacha

    Former Big Brother Naija housemate Tacha has reflected on her life after being disqualified from the show in 2019.

    In a recent podcast appearance on Honest Bunch, Tacha took a walk down memory lane, recalling the intense public reaction to her exit from the “Pepper Dem” season.

    She revealed that people went as far as killing goats to celebrate her disqualification, due to polarised opinions about her during her time on the show.

    “I’ve been called different types of names. I got disqualified from the reality TV show and people killed a goat, killed stuff,” she said.

    Tacha’s disqualification stemmed from a physical altercation with fellow housemate Mercy Eke, who ultimately won the season.

    The incident led to a significant shift in public perception about Tacha, with many branding her with various names.

    Read Also: I pay £5,000 rent monthly in UK – Tacha

    Beyond her BBNaija experience, Tacha also spoke about the challenges she faced while living in the UK.

    She shared that she spent a staggering £5,000 per month on rent in an upscale neighborhood.

    The high cost of living in the UK left her struggling to connect with friends who were juggling multiple jobs to make ends meet.

    “Before you sleep and wake up, it’s 30 days already, and you’re like, I have to start calculating,” she said.

  • I pay £5,000 rent monthly in UK – Tacha

    I pay £5,000 rent monthly in UK – Tacha

    Reality TV star Tacha Akide has shed light on the challenges of living abroad, describing the UK as an expensive and demanding environment.

    Speaking in a recent podcast interview, Tacha revealed that rent in her neighbourhood costs up to £5,000 per month, adding that many Nigerians living abroad work multiple shifts just to maintain their standard of living.

    This, she noted, leaves little time for socialising or supporting one another.

    She also highlighted the difficulty of adjusting to life in the UK, where busy lifestyles often hinder social connections.

    Tacha pointed out the striking contrast between the country’s wealth and the reality of people living on the streets, many of whom beg for money and lack proper support systems.

    Read Also: Prioritise Nigeria’s development over ‘Japa’ – Tacha tells youths

    “I’ve been called different types of names. The people you call your friends are not like; when you travel, they’re not really your friends anymore. And you also have to understand, because they probably have like three shifts. Like it literally was just me like living in one of the most expensive neighbourhoods abroad. We’re talking five thousand pounds a month, like, before you sleep. I wake up, it’s been 30 days already. You’re like Okay, I have to start calculating. I know people who want me to travel abroad, like to move to the UK.

    “And when I came, they were too busy to even see me. And I understand because there, do you understand? You’re going to St. Louis, you’re going to Tesco, you’re going to like a superstore. You see someone lying down on the floor, helplessly asking for cash. Like, can you give me one pound? Like, you’re seeing it happen for real. It’s such a hard place where you don’t have uncles or aunties or parents or anybody understanding where you’re coming from because they also have a lot going on for them as well,” she said.

  • Prioritise Nigeria’s development over ‘Japa’ – Tacha tells youths

    Prioritise Nigeria’s development over ‘Japa’ – Tacha tells youths

    Reality TV star Tacha Akide has expressed disappointment with youths, describing them as timid and unwilling to make sacrifices for national change.

    In a recent post on X, Tacha lamented the current generation’s lack of involvement in the country’s political and social struggles.

    According to Tacha, earlier generations of Nigerians were brave enough to get involved in national power and risk their lives for what they believed in.

    She cited the example of former late President Buhari, who was part of a coup in his 20s, fighting for what he believed in.

    In contrast,Tacha said today’s 20-year-olds are more focused on leaving the country, creating online content, and chasing comfort.

    Tacha opined that the current generation has failed the next generation and has “buried” it.

    Read Also: Tacha warns Nigerians about harsh realities of living in the UK

    She, however, emphasised that she has used her voice to speak up and show up for what she believes in, unlike many young Nigerians who she claims are too scared to sacrifice comfort for the country’s betterment.

    She wrote: “Listen, my generation of Nigerians is the dumb*st and most cowardly.. funny how we blame the ones before us for ruining Nigeria, but at least they had the guts to fight, ex president Buhari in his 20s was part of a coup fighting for what he believed in .. buh what’s Today’s 20-year-olds up to? japa. Believe me when I say, we’ve not just failed the next generation..we’ve buried it. Young Nigerians back then were bold enough to insert themselves in national power.

    “Today? We insert ourselves into visa queues.. banger tweets & vibes. Yall ask “what have you done?” I’ve used my voice. I speak, I show up, I don’t stay silent. This tweet was never about me. It’s about a whole generation that’s too scared to sacrifice comfort for country”.

  • I’ll be running for political office – Reality star Tacha

    I’ll be running for political office – Reality star Tacha

    Reality TV star Natacha Akide popularly known as Tacha has expressed her interest in pursuing a career in politics, voicing her disappointment with the current state of affairs in her home state of Rivers.

    In an interview on Rubbin’ Minds with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Tacha said the state has immense potential that is not being fully utilised, citing the progress made by other states like Abuja and Lagos.

    Tacha emphasised the importance of youth involvement in governance, highlighting the need for active participation to bring about change rather than just criticising from the outside.

    READ ALSO: Katsina Gov Radda stable after minor road crash

    “When I look at other states like Abuja and Lagos, and I see how far they’ve come, and with the potential Rivers State has, they’re not trying to exploit it. It’s just very disappointing because there are so many youths, so many talents there, so many things that if the government can see light into a lot can happen,” she said.

    While she hasn’t revealed specific details about her political plans, Tacha mentioned that she’s working on something and will share more information once it’s 70% ready.

    Tacha said : “I’m definitely going to run for office when it is time. It is something I’m working on. I’ll have to make it 70% done before I can talk about it, because it does not make sense granting interviews like this, talking about the government without being involved.”

    Apart from her budding political career, Tacha also said she is also exploring other ventures, including an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most makeup applications in 24 hours, targeting 150 participants.

  • Tacha warns Nigerians about harsh realities of living in the UK

    Tacha warns Nigerians about harsh realities of living in the UK

    Reality TV star and influencer Tacha Akide has shared observations about the financial struggles faced by many Nigerians living in the United Kingdom, challenging the widespread belief that life abroad guarantees financial comfort.

    In her remarks, Tacha revealed that a significant number of Nigerians in the UK are barely getting by due to the high cost of living, especially transportation and housing.

    She noted that, contrary to popular opinion, some are even living less comfortably than their counterparts back in Nigeria.

    Tacha urged those planning to relocate to the UK to be fully aware of the economic challenges, emphasising that life overseas is not as glamorous as often portrayed.

    “Many Nigerians are living better here at home than some of those abroad,” she stated, encouraging people to weigh the realities before making major relocation decisions.

    Read Also: Tacha fires back at troll over Rivers political crisis

    She said, “You see, those of you who always have an inferiority complex in Nigeria, thinking everyone here is rich, most people here are broke. The most broke people I have met are actually the people I met in the UK. Everyone is holding themselves. It is expensive.”

    “Trust me when I tell you that the living situation here is not rosy. In fact, most people in Nigeria are living better off than people actually living here. So if you want to move, go ahead, but not with the mentality of ‘oh, it’s all rosy.’ You see yourself spending 300k on a freaking taxi in a freaking day, 1 million on a car in a week unless you want to use the train. Think about your decision,” she said.

  • 90% of our Pastors will not get away with their actions abroad – Tacha

    90% of our Pastors will not get away with their actions abroad – Tacha

    Reality star Natasha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has criticised the behaviour of some Nigerian Christian clerics, asserting that 90 percent of them would face consequences abroad for actions they get away with in Nigeria.

    Her comments came in response to a viral video involving Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin who was filmed holding an alleged pistol-like object while confronting a car spotter filming his Range Rover in Lagos.

    In a video message on her X handle, Tacha challenged Adefarasin’s claim that the object was not a firearm and that the car spotter was aggressive.

    She argued that the footage clearly showed Adefarasin stopping his car, lowering his window and holding what appeared to be a firearm while warning the young content creator, who she said was merely praising the pastor’s vehicle.

    Tacha accused Adefarasin of gaslighting the public by misrepresenting the incident and criticised his congregation for applauding his defense during a Sunday service.

    Tacha emphasised that car spotting is a common global practice and questioned how the young man’s actions constituted aggression.

    Read Also: Some pastors use people to build their ministry – Ighele

    She condemned the hypocrisy of excusing such behavior simply because Adefarasin is a pastor, stating that the brand of Christianity practiced by many Nigerian clerics would not be tolerated abroad, potentially leading to their churches’ closure within a year.

    She said, “I didn’t want to say anything about the church brouhaha that’s going on until I saw clips from today’s service. Because there’s nothing I hate more than gaslighting. Everybody saw the video. We all saw the video. And from the video, we can tell who the aggressor was.

    “In case you have forgotten, this pastor stopped his car, wined down, held an object that looks like a firearm and told this boy, ‘Don’t do that, don’t do that…’

    “And from what I remembered, the boy was even hailing the pastor in that video. There are so many car spotters all around the world. I don’t see what that boy was doing wrong. I don’t see how he was being aggressive. How was he being aggressive?
    “Nothing pain me pass the gullible congregation that was clapping and cheering. Because what are you clapping and cheering for?

    “Didn’t you watch the video or you have selective blindness? And let me make this very clear, 90 per cent of our Nigerian Pastors will not get away with what they do in Nigeria outside Nigeria. The kind of Christianity they practice, if they try it anywhere outside Nigeria their church will close down within a year. But because he is a pastor, some people are making excuses for him.

    “So anybody holding a phone now is aggressive? This selective hypocrisy is so crazy. Let’s stop being hypocrites.”

  • BBNaija star Tacha calls out Nigerians in UK for alleged disrespect

    BBNaija star Tacha calls out Nigerians in UK for alleged disrespect

    TachaFormer Big Brother Naija contestant Tacha has expressed disappointment and frustration with Nigerians in the UK who have been snubbing her in public. 

    Despite her celebrity status, Tacha claimed that fellow Nigerians fail to acknowledge her when they meet, instead choosing to record her with their phones.

    In a video message posted on social media, Tacha issued a stern warning to Nigerians in the UK, stating that if they won’t greet her, they shouldn’t record her either. 

    She emphasised she deserves respect and will not tolerate disrespect from anyone.

    She said: “You guys would not believe that I saw so many Nigerians today, which was great. But the craziest part is that they would see you and won’t say hi to you.

    “I can’t even start to count how many white people complimented me today, including a high school kid and an old man. The crazy thing was that the Nigerians that saw me today, what came into their heads was to bring out their phones and record me.

    “Let me sound this warning: if you see me on the road and don’t say hi to me, it’s fine. I don’t need anybody to say hi to me, and I’m not going to say hi to you either. But don’t bring out your phone to record me.”

  • Tacha fires back at troll over Rivers political crisis

    Tacha fires back at troll over Rivers political crisis

    Big Brother Naija star Tacha has responded to a troll who criticised her for not speaking out about the ongoing crisis in Rivers State.

    The troll accused Tacha of being silent on the issue, while being vocal on other topics like feminism.

    “See how Tacha is quiet over this Rivers issue. If it’s to come out and talk rubbish about feminists, she will be at the front”, the troll wrote on X.

    Read Also: Tacha explains decision to relocate to UK

    Tacha, who is from Rivers State, quickly defended herself, stating that she has spoken out about the state’s issues more than most celebrities from the region.

    She challenged the troll to create their own platform to discuss the issue, rather than criticising her.

    She wrote, “I’ve talked about Rivers State more than all the celebrities from Rivers State put together!! If you’re so concerned, grow up your own platform and talk. Nobody hold ur mouth.”