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  • Stella Damasus, Toyin Aimakhu trade words

    Stella Damasus, Toyin Aimakhu trade words

    In what suddenly became a Twitter row, actresses Stella Damasus and Toyin Aimakhu, over the weekend, kept their fans busy when they took volleys at each other.

    Though the thespians are known to have been engaging each other in a quiet war over the former’s affair with filmmaker, Daniel Ademinokan, things came to a head recently when Toyin, again, took to Twitter to attack Stella.

    Among other things, Toyin accused Stella of ‘stealing’ Daniel when she said; ‘Madam, Nigeria is my country. Nobody is killing anyone cos no be only you do video. #VisaDonExpire #BringOurSonBack #AttentionSeeker #LoveYouStill.’

    However, in Stella’s new vlog, she chose to reply what she describes as Toyin’s mean tweet when she stated; ‘I love you like crazy. But let’s look at your hashtags again. You said #VisaDonExpire#, I have been in this country for about two years, and nobody has asked me to leave. Apart from that, I’m doing a lot of work with the United Nations. If I had a problem with my visa, I don’t think they would be working with me. When it comes to the visa issue, let’s be sure of what we are saying.’

    On the #BringOurSonBack hashtag, Stella replied; ‘Is her son missing? Does she have a son? If your son is missing, let us look for him.You know I know how to do videos as you said. Tell me and I will scream till my lungs burst or something.’

    Toyin Aimakhu and some of her colleagues in the Yoruba movie industry are said to be unhappy with Stella over allegations that the latter was responsible for the separation of Doris Simeon and her estranged husband, Daniel Ademinokan.

  • Is Toyin Aimakhu breaking up with Niyi Johnson?

    Is Toyin Aimakhu breaking up with Niyi Johnson?

    Over the weekend, reports emerged that actress Toyin Aimakhu, has separated from her husband, Adeniyi Johnson, after a year and half of marriage. Though the couple are yet to confirm the report, news of an imminent divorce went viral as soon as it hit the blogosphere.

    Speculation was high, when the actress removed ‘Johnson’ from her Instagram profile, and reverted to her maiden name. Reports have it that in like manner, Johnson, simply known as Niyi, has also changed his Facebook status to ‘separated’.

    In The Nation’s chat with the couple, while Johnson denied that there was any problem, Aimakhu, neither confirmed nor refuted the purported story.

    However, there are indications the marriage may be going through some turbulence.

    So far, the only reaction from Toyin is an Instagram message posted on Saturday which reads; “I just wonder why pple murder pple with words, don’t u feel pple s pain and wen things happen u write we love we do rip painful word bla bla,pls don’t murder me with words walk in my shoe..pls don’t make it worse with ur words pls if u can’t help pls don’t.”

  • I’m not rude –Toyin Aimakhu

    I’m not rude –Toyin Aimakhu

    IN the eye of an average movie buff, top Yoruba movie actress, Toyin Aimakhu-Johnson, is snobbish. But the versatile actress, who seems to be worried by this general perception, has cried out that those who hold such a view about her are mistaken.

    In a recent interview, the Edo State-born actress described herself as “nice, friendly and accommodating.”

    “All I do is act and interpret my roles. I love my private life a lot. I believe in honesty and perseverance. I play a lot; I don’t lie to myself; and as such, I don’t go beyond my limit. I also believe in timing. When I just got in the industry, I had problems with some people. They felt I was rude. It is not that I am rude. It is the way I was brought up. In my house, they allow us to express ourselves freely. Even with my father, you have the right to express yourself. They wanted us to be bold and that is it. That was my upbringing. So, you people should please free her.”

  • Nifemi Egunlusi premieres The Couple

    Nifemi Egunlusi premieres The Couple

    YORUBA actress, Nifemi Egunlusi, recently premiered her new work, The Couple, amidst pomp and circumstance, at the multi-purpose hall of Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort, Ikogosi-Ekiti.

    Directed by Antar Laniyan, the story is about Muyiwa Ademola and Toyin Aimakhu’s no love lost relationship, which eventually leads to business partnership and love affair. It is gripping, fascinating and

    full of suspense.

    Muyiwa Ademola and Toyin Aimakhu played the lead role in the movie that stars Bukky Ogunnote and Doris Simeon.

    It was witnessed by a number of dignatories, including the First Lady of Ekiti State, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, Ekiti Deputy Governor, Prof Modupe Adelabu, House of Representatives member, Hon. Bimbo Daramola and Alajaka of Igbara-Odo, Oba E.O Jaiyeola. It also had in attendance notable Yoruba movie stars like Lola Margaret, Bukky Ogunnote and Alex Shabi, among others.

    While pledging their support for Egunlusi’s charity project, Nifany Creative Foundation, both Erelu Fayemi and Prof.Adelabu commended the quality production of the movie. They also used the occasion to drum support for the re-election of Gov.Kayode Fayemi in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state.

    The event was anchored by popular actor, Yemi Solade, with musical performances by Ayo Ewebiyi and Yemi Alade.

  • When the oath of ‘I-do’ rent the air

    When the oath of ‘I-do’ rent the air

    IT seems many of the celebs had vowed to change their individual status. While many of the guys were in a hurry to bid bye to bachelorhood, some of gals couldn’t wait to slough-off their spinsterhood status.

    This year, a couple of weddings took place that rocked the industry and changed the way celebrity weddings are perceived.

    Rated as the biggest of them was the union between superstar, Tuface Idibia, and his long-time beau, Annie Macaulay. It was held at the famous five-star Jumeirah Beach Resort in Dubai.

    The wedding, which had red as its colour theme, had lots of guests in attendance.

    Other famous weddings that took place in the year were those of pop star Peter Okoye and Lola Omotayo as well as Tiwa Savage and Tee Billz who were both joined in traditional weddings. Also on the list of those who wedded traditionally is popular Yoruba actor, Olaniyi Afonja, aka Sanyeri, who got married to the mother of his children and lover of many years. The footage of the wedding was reportedly sold for N1m.

    Others celebrity weddings involved actress Toyin Aimakhu who got married to fellow actor, Niyi Johnson; Mercy Aigbe and Lanre Gentry; Matilda Obaseki and Arnold Mozia; Charity Ekeh and Austin Fanni; Uchenna Nnanna and Richard Maduka as well as Uche Ogbodo and Arthur, a Norway-based football agent.

  • Bisi Ibidapo marks daughter’s birthday

    Bisi Ibidapo marks daughter’s birthday

    FRIENDS, colleagues and family members stormed the Magodo home of beautiful Yoruba actress Bisi Ibidapo Obey who celebrated her daughter’s one year birthday last Sunday.

    Among the celebs that graced the occasion were Monalisa Chinda with her daughter, Toyin Aimakhu and Hubby, Tunde Eso, Gani Adams and Moji Olaiya.

    Those that attended the star-studded birthday party have been saying a lot of pleasant things about that day. Indeed, Bisi has proven to her critics that she’s not one to be shaken by the controversies that emanated from the pregnancy of her first child and as such gave the D-day every trappings of a high class event.

    It would be recalled that barely a year ago, the media was awash with the controversies of Bisi’s pregnancy when the purported father of the child Hon. Dino Malaye, vehemently denied paternity of the then unborn child.

  • Toyin Aimakhu Niyi Johnson

    Toyin Aimakhu Niyi Johnson

    A new journey begins for popular actress, Toyin Aimakhu as she took Adeniyi Johnson as husband on Monday, July 8 in a civil ceremony, which took place at the Ikoyi Marriage Registry, Lagos.

    The wedding ceremony was followed by a reception at Oriental hotel situated in Lekki.

    Present at the reception were several Nollywood stars, including Desmond Elliot, Mercy Aigbe, and Fathia Balogun.