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  • Ubi Franklin shares 100k to 20 followers

    NIGERIAN music artiste manager, Ubi Franklin, will be giving out some cash to 20 lucky winners. The gesture is as an act of kindness shown to him by Kolaq Alagbo, First Nigeria Herbal E-Commerce marketer.

    Franklin revealed that the herbal practitioner gave him a sum of N100, 000 which he intends to give to 20 followers of the Alagbo, maker of the herbal brew.

    He stated, “I met a cool brother this morning and gave me 100k and I have decided that he gives it to 20 people who are following his business so drop your account numbers below @kolaqalagbo 5k each to 20 people, Bless you Bro.”

    Also on his motivational quote of the week, he wrote, “A wrong concept misleads the understanding; a wrong deed degrades the whole man, and may eventually demolish the structure of the human ego.”

    Ubi Franklin, born Ubi Ekapong Ofem, is a Nigerian music artiste manager and the founder and CEO of record label Made Men Music Group. In 2017, he launched a start-up called Instant Pickup, a service which specializes in instant home pickup and delivery of laundry.

  • Fire razes home of Triple MG boss, Ubi Franklin

    Fire razes home of Triple MG boss, Ubi Franklin

    Ubi Franklin, boss of Made Men Music Group (Triple MG) home, has been razed by fire.

    Franklin, former executive manager of popular Nigerian musician Inyanya, the kukere master shared the news on his instagram on Tuesday.

    He said @Ubifranklintriplemg, “Woke up this morning and my house was on fire, I had to do what I could to bring it down. House on fire this morning, thank God for saving me.”

    Ubi recently launched an online Laundromat service ‘Instant Pick-Up’ in Lagos and Abuja with Annie Idibia, Tokunbo Tboss Idowu and others as brand ambassadors.

    This came after his two year marriage to Nollywood actress, Lilian Esoro had collapsed leading him to go through an emotional journey he shared with his fans.

    The former couple had come together in July, 2017 for the church thanksgiving of their son, Jayden for his first birthday.

    Mavin singer, Iyanya and songstress, Emma Nyra were preciously signed to Ubi’s record label ‘Triple MG’ which is currently home to musician, Tekno Miles.

  • Son’s birthday reunites Ubi Franklin, Lilian Esoro

    Son’s birthday reunites Ubi Franklin, Lilian Esoro

    The saying that when two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers holds true for most broken celebrity marriages and their kids. While the estranged lovers slug it out in bitter fights from courtrooms to social media platforms, it is the poor kids that bear the brunt of the emotional and mental scars of growing up without one or both parents.

    But Triple MG boss Ubi Franklin and his estranged wife Lilian Esoro are glowing exceptions to the rule. In spite of their marriage crashing like a poorly stacked deck of cards not too long ago, the celebrity ex-couple have put aside their differences for the sake of their son Jayden. All is well in the world of little baby Jayden as his parents have entered an unwritten pact to always be there for him and nurture him together with love and care.

    That much was apparent during baby Jayden’s dedication as mummy and daddy were there together, accompanied by friends and well-wishers. The couple and their baby boy were all smiles in sparkling white and blue as they dedicated their child to God at Revival Assembly, Lagos last Sunday.

    Just a few days before that, Lilian, actress and boss of Goldie Locks Hair Salon in Abuja, and Ubi had taken to the social media to share pictures and clips of a fancy house party organised for Jayden as he clocked one. Lilian and Ubi look determined to keep the peace for the sake of their child.

  • GET WELL SOON, UBI FRANKLIN TELLS JULIUS AGWU

    THOUGH, some news reports claimed he was sighted when he attended church service with his wife in Texas on January 1 but from indications, ace comedian Julius Agwu might still be ill. This is because his former protégé, Ubi Franklin, took to wishing his former boss good health via his Instagram account.

    Posting an image of Agwu, the TripleMG boss wrote: “From the bottom of my Heart I want to Appreciate this Man for Putting me on. I didn’t know a PA could learn this fast from carrying your bag running around lagos daily, setting up daily schedules to Ubifranklin of today.”

    Writing further, Franklin eulogised Agwu for the tutelage under him which has made him who he is today. He ended his tribute by sending ‘get well’ wishes to Agwu and greeting his family for the New Year.

    “Get well soon Sir,” he concluded.

    “Hope to see you back on your feet. Happy New Year to you and your Family. I really Appreciate you. Get Well soon.”

    Recall that last year Agwu took ill just days before his comedy show, Crack Your Ribs, which was billed for August, 2016 in London. This was after he bounced back after a brain surgery he went through in Texas, US in May 2015.

  • Ubi Franklin woos celebs for cervical cancer campaign

    Ubi Franklin woos celebs for cervical cancer campaign

    As part of efforts to mark the cervical cancer awareness month, Ubi Franklin has called on celebrities to help campaign against the disease ahead of a programme being coordinated by Exquisite magazine.

    “I support exquisite magazine to prevent cervical cancer; early detection is key,” Franklin said.

    “January is cervical cancer awareness month. Too many women are dying of a cancer that is preventable. Join us as we raise the awareness for cervical cancer and get screened.”

    Other celebrities that have been called for the project are Tonto Dikeh,  Gbenro Ajibade, Noble Igwe, Iyanya, Tekno, Selebobo, Annie Idibia, AY, among others.

    The United States Congress has designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month.

  • Things fall apart for Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro

    Things fall apart for Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro

    When the going was good, Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro were the epitome of a love-struck couple. The two were the darlings of the social media as they regularly uploaded photos and made posts celebrating and serenading each other. But all that has changed since their marriage crumbled like a castle of snow melted by a vindictive sun.

    Though the couple have a child to show for their one year of marriage, the two, especially Lilian, are doing everything possible to leave no one in doubt that the union is dead and buried.

    Lilian has since dumped her wedding ring. She has also stopped acknowledging anything that connects her to the Tripple MG boss, such as the lounge he built in her name.

    She did not stop there either as she has since taken the bold step of changing her Instagram profile name back to Lilian Esoro from the Lilian Esoro Franklin she was proudly using when things were rosy.

  • Lilian Isoro weds Ubi Franklin

    Lilian Isoro weds Ubi Franklin

    Honcho of Made Men Music Group, Ubi Franklin, exchanged marital vows with Nollywood actress, Lilian Escrow last Friday.
    Accompanied by family, friends and industry colleagues, Franklin who is also manager to music superstar, Iyanya, performed the traditional rites at Esoro‘s family home in Magodo, Lagos.
    Notable guests who graced the ceremony include Gbenro Ajibade, DJ Jimmy Jatt and Yomi Casual.