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Juni 24, 2020

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Bobrisky – "The kind of money I make daily scares me" he says with a credit alert screenshot

Posted: 24 Jun 2020 01:00 AM PDT

Porpular controversial cross-dresser, Bobrisky showed off a credit alert of 2.5million Naira on his social media page and he suggested in the caption that he makes roughly that amount daily.

He also said he the kind of money he made lately has put fear in his mind. The celebrity crossdresser took to his Snapchat last night to show off a credit transaction of N2.5 million and decried that he is scared of the kind of transactions he deals with daily.

"The kind money I made daily lately scares me. God thanks for choosing me"

Cute photos of female carpenter who is turning heads on social media

Posted: 24 Jun 2020 12:30 AM PDT

While we were roaming on social media, we came across beautiful photos of a female carpenter on Instagram and it's worth sharing.

The female proud carpenter who is identified as Adzigbi Nana Ama Esime Comfort is a Ghanaian lady causing confusion on Instagram.

About some days ago, the video of the Instagram Socialite went viral on the platform.
In the video, she could be seen Twerking to a song while cleaning the window.

As usual, there were massive reactions on the clip she uploaded.

Kemi Olunloyo reveals the person behind Dbanj’s rape allegation

Posted: 24 Jun 2020 12:00 AM PDT

Following the ongoing investigation about sensational singer, Dbanj's alleged rape case, controversial journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has made a shocking revelation about the person behind the allegations and why.

According to Madam Kemi, Dbanj's former manager, Frank Amudo allegedly set the girl up with the singer, with the alleged plan to extort him over his new endorsement deal with Heritage Bank.

Read her tweets below;

@seyitannn_ you are a LIAR young lady! I don't represent @iamdbanj nor take sides. I defend media freedom and in my opinion you should confess because you have DEFAMED the musician and his family. I will now expose the facts on #Kemitalksrape YOU make it hard for victims.

@seyitannn_you did NOT tweet these allegations. Your friend who tweeted them for you on instructions of Frank Amudo, DBanj's FIRED mgr. She contacted me. This is extremely fraudulent as you presented yourself as a RAPE VICTIM. @PoliceNGtake note. Those tweets now deleted!

@seyitannn_Just like @timidakoloyou used useless INUENDOS to get attention of an alleged rapist. Your tweet handler now ex pal turned the handle into a charade. You gave sympathizers the impression that DBanj's team "hijacked" your handle. No evidence from @TwitterSupport

Nigerian lady reveals why she will never date a broke guy again

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 11:30 PM PDT

A Nigerian lady, Eniola, has taken to Twitter to reveal why she won't be dating anybody without money again.

According to her, she once dated a jobless guy who she was helping, but he ghosted her when he got a good job. Eniola also said he lost the job 6 months after and tried to come back to her, but she ignored him.

"I once dated uncle fine boy without a job because I thought he had POTENTIAL, I'd send him money for food twice a month. Well, he stopped calling and ghosted me when he had a good job. I know what having money feels like so I won't be dating anybody WITHOUT MONEY.

By the way, he got fired after 6 months then he tried to "HEY" his way back into my life since 2016 but his messages are still there ON READ." she wrote.

Tacha reveals why she went for BBNaija reunion show despite being disqualified

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 11:00 PM PDT

Former big brother Naija housemate, Tacha, has revealed why she went for BBNaija reunion show, despite being disqualified.

In a recent interview with Nigerian journalist, Chude Jideonwo, the reality star revealed that she wanted people to see her for who she really is and not the problematic person.

Chude asked; "Everybody has the image that you're this troublesome, problematic person"


Tacha replied; "That was the narrative that was portrayed while I was in the house. I would say this was the reason why I went for the reunion. I needed to let people see me not for any narrative being portrayed by any platform or anybody but you seeing me for me. I would go through everything, the process, the pain, the joy."

Asked what the highlight of her life has been so far, she replied;

"I think the highlight will be the disqualification. God wanted that to happen and I trust God, I follow him"

The Undertaker announces retirement after 30 years of wrestling

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 10:30 PM PDT

55-year-old wrestling star, Mark William Calaway popularly known as The Undertaker, has announced that he is retiring from the WWE as he claims he has "nothing left to accomplish" in the ring.

He made the announcement in the last episode of his documentary series 'The Last Ride.'

With 30 years in the ring, The Undertaker made his wrestling debut in 1990 and has gone on to win every championship and event possible.

He also had an incredible winning streak at Wrestlemania that only recently came to an end.

Talking about his retirement, he said:

"I'm at a point, it's time this cowboy really rides away. There's nothing left for me to conquer or accomplish. The game has changed. It's time for new guys to come up. The time just seems right.

This documentary has helped me discover that and opened my eyes to the bigger picture and not judge myself as harshly these last few years.


I can do more good outside the ring than I can inside. I'm finally at a place where I can accept that."

And he also claimed that he'd experienced the perfect send-off and would only return "in case of emergency" or if Vince McMahon was "in a pinch".

He added:

"I believe I'm at a place now, post-Boneyard, which was a hellacious battle against one of the best in the business. Here you are, climbing on your motorcycle and taking off.

"There was a lot of thought and a lot of emotion, one of those being 'are you happy enough with that?'

"It was a powerful moment. You don't necessarily always get those. If there was ever a perfect ending to a career, that right there was it.

"If Vince was in a pinch, would I come back? I guess time would only tell there. In case of emergency, break glass, you pull out The Undertaker. I would consider it.

"[But] at this point in my career, I have no desire to get back in the ring."

Born in 1965, the wrestler was first introduced as "Kane the Undertaker" at the 1990 Survivor Series, a pay-per-view event promoted by the World Wrestling Federation.

Meet Lil Wayne's newly found lover

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 10:00 PM PDT

Popular American rapper Lil Wayne born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr has shown off and also gushed over his newly found love on social media.

Recently, the renowned rapper ended his relationship with plumpy model, La'Tecia.

Just few days ago, the rapper also known as Lil Tunechi unveiled his new girlfriend, Denise Bidot, a curvy American model.


From past and present records, it seems the rapper has a thing for beautiful light skinned models.

Few hours ago after confirming his relationship with Denise Bidot, he reposted her hot bikini photograph on his verified Instagram page.


The model had posted the above bikini photo on her insta story with the caption "His", and the rapper reposted with the caption "All…".

Lil Wayne, 37 and Denise Bidot, 34 are sure having a good time of their life.

BBNaija’s Khloe shows off her amazing weight gain transformation

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 07:30 AM PDT

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Abiri Oluwabusayomi popularly known as Khloe, has unveiled her amazing body transformation following her weight gain.

The reality star took to Instagram to share side by side photos of herself before and after gaining weight.

She wrote in her caption;


"My brother and my sister of the lord🤣🤣 ….. TRUST ME WHEN I SAY "GOD IS Good"🙏
One year later🙈🙈🙈🙈 Funny enough , I'm still obsessed with my old skinny self … now with this new me I can't pass for kids at beach gate again , no more kiddies price or 8-11 years kid section clothings … 🤣🤣🤣🤣 But sha help me thank God coz 🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️"

Actress, Mercy Aigbe's estranged husband Lanre Gentry shades her after she wished herself a happy Father's day

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 07:00 AM PDT

Mercy Aigbe's estranged husband, Lanre Gentry has hit back at her over her Father's Day Instagram post.

Mercy Aigbe's estranged husband, Lanre Gentry has hit back at her over her Father's Day Instagram post.

Aigbe's estranged husband's post can be described as a stern warning.

Aigbe and Gentry have been at loggerheads since their messy separation back in 2017.

The actress had taken to her Instagram page on Sunday, June 21, 2020, where she wished herself a happy father's day.

"Happy Father's Day to me, to all the responsible fathers out there and all single parents who play the dual role, may we eat the fruits of our labour in Jesus name 🙏Thank you Jehovah for Grace 🙏 Happy Sunday my lovelies 💋💋," she wrote.


Well, let's just say that statement didn't go down well with Gentry as he fired back with a post which appeared to be a warning.

"Happy father's day and happy Sunday to my good people all over the world. Any woman in the world that says happy father's day to herself should prepare to be paying for the children's school fees. Again happy father's day to me."


The actress and her estranged husband, have been at each other's throat since their messy separation in 2017.

At some point, Mercy Aigbe marked the anniversary since she encountered domestic violence in her now failed marriage.

Bukola Sawyerr: How I run BukiHQ Media

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 06:30 AM PDT

Over a decade ago, Bukola Sawyerr-Izeogu, then a 35-year-old woman who worked on radio when she realized PR was fun. As a joke, she says that the first thing she did was buy a book about PR for dummies.

A PR person requires a handful of skills, but to Sawyerr-Izeogu, a PR person also has to be a fixer.

Then, she pitched Chocolate City around the start of its monstrous run in Nigerian music. What she didn't realize was the effort it would require to convince her first set of clients as a full PR professional.

"I must have spent six hours convincing them. It was a very long session - breaking down and explaining all the different things that I would be able to do for the GRIP BOYS. That is, Yung L, Endia, and Chopstix.

"Technically a bright-eyed rookie but with a clear path and conviction, It was a tough day convincing these three guys that there will be a remarkable difference if I handled their PR, and they agreed in the end. They were convinced and we got the ball rolling. Being my first believers, they remain close and dear," she says.


The journey didn't begin that day though, it began over 11 years prior as a student at the prestigious University of Lagos. It was in those days that the idea for the company she pitched to the GRIP Boys was formed.

That company became BukiHQ Media, one of the foremost entertainment PR firms in Nigeria and a recognizable brand in Nigerian entertainment. Shortly after the GRIP Boys accepted her proposal, she became a Director at Chocolate City.

The girl who fell in love with music - through both her parents' depth of knowledge in music - and computers in her young years was into the big leagues.

Working hard to get other clients
By the middle of the last decade, Bukola Sawyer had begun amassing quite the array of clients when she met Mr. Eazi. Ladies and gentlemen, a SWOT analysis was created for the idea.

She says, "Oh... It has to be Mr. Eazi. He was the hardest client to get on board. We did a SWOT analysis for him and our analysis was off. I remember they sent a mail highlighting their strategy and plans and we realized that what we thought were weaknesses and threats were deliberate strategies from their end.

"It was so interesting getting to know him and building a relationship. We eventually got him on board and I've been working with him on and off since."

Bukola Sawyerr-Izeogu in 2020
Today, counts Burna Boy, Asa, 2Face, M.I, Seyi Shay, Adekunle Gold, Mr, Eazi, Timaya, Chidinma, YCee, Waje, Patoranking, Skales, DJ Sose, Phyno, Zoro, Johnny Drille,, Sarz, Guinness World Record holder, Kaffy, Modupe Ozolua, M.anifest, WBar, Bikiya Graham-Douglas, Lagos Jazz Series, Hennessy Artistry, some models and much more among some of BukiHQ Media's present or past clients.

Her life has changed and even her days have taken a twist. She is a boss that some people might deem intimidating with a confidence that could become contagious charm in a heartbeat. With her unique sense of style sprinkled across any of her looks on any given day, she charter-manages the image of many-a-Nigeria-brand.

She says, "There are good days and there are bad days and there are some very bad days. The kind of day I have is dependent on the kind of night any of my clients had. So if my client had a bad night, for example, and is trending when we wake up, that sets the tone for the rest of the day.

"So I am either ahead of it or chasing the day (laughs). My job is a typical example of 'Man proposes, God disposes.' Nobody realizes what it is like to sit here as a person running a PR company. It's not easy at all but I love it."

The life suits her.


What is PR to Bukola Sawyerr-Izeogu?
This woman moved into PR for problem solving and relationship building. She also loves a challenge.

She breaks PR down that, "Public relations is the business that establishes positive public perception of a brand which may be a personality, corporate entity or a product. It is confused more often than not with publicity which is marketing and advertising; both related but very distinct.


"Probably the most important difference between marketing, public relations, and advertising is the primary focus. Public Relations emphasizes cultivating relationships between an organization or individual and the public for the purpose of managing the client's image.

"Marketing emphasizes the promotion of products and services for direct revenue purposes. Advertising is a communication tool used by marketers in order to get customers to act.

"Working in this industry has shown that of the 3, PR gets the "smallest slice of the cake" in terms of budget allocation despite having a larger portfolio and operating in more intricate detail.

"I am constantly learning and assimilating ideas, solutions and plans from many mediums - books, movies, TV shows and video games (laughs) There is so much to learn if you look. The goal for me is to constantly share the acquired knowledge with my team, my clients and friends."

How do you run BukiHQ?
Their job is largely perception-driven. That makes it important to gain the trust of the client but first, the team must be confident, comfortable and trust each other to ask the right questions. It must also think through the process in order that questions are answered and solutions are proffered in a manner that best serves the client's interests.

Buki says, "The team is subdivided into departments with seasoned professionals as team leads which ensures all processes and constraints are addressed. Then, the management team, made up of myself and the Heads of Department, approves plans and strategies in detail to kick-start the PR process."

Bukola Sawyerr-Izeogu, The Fixer

A PR person requires a handful of skills, but to Sawyerr-Izeogu, a PR person also has to be a fixer. Maybe not necessarily in the realms of Olivia Pope or Ray Donovan, but a PR person must have some have some of their skills.

She says, "The ideal PR person should be a good marketer and also a lawyer - I wish I studied Law (laughs), but I have marketing on lock.

"More often than not, your PR person is your first call when there is a problem, even faster than a lawyer if you have engaged the right PR person and have a good relationship, then you can rest assured your becomes theirs."

Along the way, she picked up lessons and she gladly shared many of them during this interview.

Buki on PR in Nigeria



In Nigeria, people don't understand the importance of PR, and PR professionals reinforce that narrative with derisory service that clients don't value. Just a day ago, a supposed Nigerian artist looked down on PR services.

To the trained IT professional, this is understandable because a lot of PR people themselves don't understand what they are doing. She also feels certain PR people are responsible for the derisory perception of PR by ignorant people.


She says, "The Public Relations industry does a very bad job of its own PR; and it's understandable as we can't concentrate on ourselves, because we are busy with everybody else.

"The worst part is we can't brag about our successes because they are usually crisis situations that have been averted, but our failures are public (laughs) kind of like the CIA (laughs). PR is invisible - the work is hardly ever seen but when done properly it is felt.

"PR is also thankless. If you are looking for heavy financial reward, you are in the wrong business. Your reward comes from the results, from the relationships built and from the favour can't buy. If you can't accept this then this job is not for you. That is the situation, a lot of people don't know the importance of having a PR person.

She continues that as with every essential commodity, PR is a need which erroneously is considered out of reach and labelled a solution for the wealthy or people/institutions with deep pockets. Buki feels that this is due to the misconception that PR is either marketing or advertising.

Izeogu says, "It is neither as the perception of the process is seamless and unquantifiable for the untrained beneficiary. We have the Herculean task of enlightening potential clients about the importance of PR considering there isn't a restriction as to what is consumed mentally.

"There are many examples to explain this fact which slowly but surely will be understood. That said, not everyone or situation would require a professional PR solution as some solutions happen upon situations of which PR would be proud. The more people are made aware of solutions, more knowledge would be gained and the respect for PR would be established."

Dealing with difficult times with clients

Today, Burna Boy is the poster boy of Afrobeats and Afro-pop with global touring, international features, the biggest stages and even a Grammy nomination on his side, but it was not always this way. At some point, you didn't even have to follow Nigerian music to see some the press around him.

BukiHQ has been representing Burna Boy for a while now. On how she got here, it has gone beyond simply working. There's empathy between all the parties involved.

Buki says, "He has an amazing talent and he's an amazing human being. He's very loyal, extremely hard working and he is a good guy. He's the kind of person that would leave everything in a heartbeat if a person close to him is in trouble, and come through for you."

With all that has happened, Izeogu still does not pray against bad publicity. If anything she was born prepared. Instead of praying against bad publicity, she is prepared for spins. She also feels you can't prepare your client for crimes against political correctness because that concept.

Sawyerr-Izeogu then admits that it is easy to drop the ball once in a while. To combat this she ensures that her clients are constantly informed. Buki HQ also carries out extensive research across board before putting out any communication.

Non-artist clientele



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Bukola represents non-human brands as much as non-artists. Amongst her clients are legendary producer, Sarz and veteran, Chopstixx.

Some people might see dichotomy, but not Buki. To her, they are all personal brands, "We can handle you no matter your occupation. There is nothing hard about working with Producers in fact their versatility makes them even more interesting and sellable."

On how she represents non-human brands like events she notes that, "Event PR is a one-off. Personal PR is usually a retainership with more time to grow the perception and awareness of the brand.

"Conversely, event PR doesn't afford the luxury of time. Most projects have a 2 to 3 month schedule usually which keeps all tasks on a tight schedule with little room for error."

To deal with these brands, she engages in press and media tracking, sentiment analysis, and increase in interest from the media in the clients for interviews and appearances.

PR and Media
After Sawyerr-Izeogu went to pitch at Chocolate City in 2009, she still worked on radio. For that reason, she understands the concept of media relationships.

She says, "PR and media have always worked very closely with each other. Our industry can't exist without the media. Are the PR people going to write the stories? We can't work without the journalists, they are extremely important. "

BukiHQ Media and her biggest takeaway


In nine years since BukiHQ Media started on this path and the past six years of intense work, Izeogu takes pride in how the need and importance of PR keeps rising. She also says that she is very fulfilled.

She further notes that, "Corporate brands have always known but personal brands are just starting to realize the importance of PR. The internet and social media have made it even more important for people to have PR representation.

"It doesn't matter your profession, as long as you need to communicate with the public and be relevant, you would need someone to manage your relationship with the public and the media. It has changed a lot."

Word to aspiring PR professionals
Buki doesn't have much to say, she just goes, "It is tough! Internship is important. Reading is too. BukiHQ Media runs an intensive Internship program and in the past 6 years we have trained and grown PR managers that are gainfully employed in various companies and have proudly gone on to do great things.

"PR requires a lot of sacrifice for which they must be prepared. I can not promise heavy monetary rewards in this field right now but job satisfaction can be guaranteed. Hopefully with the growing relevance and awareness of this field, monetary gain is imminent."

What does the future hold for Bukola Sawyerr-Izeogu
She says, "I get to wake up every single morning with a new opportunity and renewed zeal. There are not many professions that can provide a cocktail this interesting."

The beauty of it is that she doesn't think she is done with PR.

Word to the young ones...

Fireboy releases new video for, 'New York City Girl'

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 06:00 AM PDT

The song has been making the rounds for about 17 months now.

Artist: Zlatan featuring Jamopyper, Oberz and Papisnoop

Song Title: New York City Girl

Genre: Afro-pop, Afro&B

Album: TBA

Date of release: June 22, 2020

Label: YBNL/EMPIRE

Producer: Type A

Video Director: Clarence Peters

Details/Takeaway: The song has been making the rounds for about 17 months now and it documents the amorous, yet fleeting relationship between Fireboy and a New York girl whom he met while she was on vacation in Lagos.

Listen to the song below;

Ronke Odusanya marks Father’s Day, reveals something special about her daughter and Baby Daddy

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 05:30 AM PDT

Popular Yoruba actress, Ronke Odusanya, has celebrated 2020 Father's Day with an amazing message as she revealed a sweet part of her daughter's character.

She said that whenever her daughter does not want to stay with anyone but her dad, nobody can carry her.

Ronke said on those days, she always looks on, saying that her daughter will soon come and meet her when daddy's daughter's time is over.

Genevieve Nnaji has so much to show in stunning new photos

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 05:00 AM PDT

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Genevieve Nnaji looks effortlessly stunning in these new photos she shared to her Instagram page this morning.

See full photos below;

Paul Okoye – Nigeria is the way it is because of social media

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 04:30 AM PDT

Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye AKA RudeBoy has prepared himself towards a possible future interrogation from his kids over the state of Nigeria.

He revealed in a tweet on Monday that he threw a similar question to his father when he was young and he has prepared himself to answer his kids when they grow hope to interrogate him over the state of Nigeria.

Rudeboy disclosed that whenever his children decide to ask him why the country is the way it is, he would tell them it is because of social media.

He wrote on Twitter, "When I was growing up, I once asked my dad why is Nigeria like this? What happened? How did it get to this level…he said it was because of the WAR….. now am getting prepared to answer my kids when the time comes …and when they ask i will tell them is SOCIAL MEDIA"

"SOCIAL MEDIA: a place of war, where people can freely insult their elders, where Father's Day is been converted to Drama's day, where family, marriage and relationship issues are been judged by the Amebo intelligent Centre (A.I.C) & the Association of Instagram commentators," he added.

Fans troll Actress, Uche Elendu after she shares photo of her Father on Father's Day

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 04:00 AM PDT

Uche Elendu hits back at trolls who tried to mock her father on Father's Day

Actress Uche Elendu joined many people to celebrate fathers on the occasion of the World Fathers day which is today June 21.

She shared the photo below of her father on her Instagram page and wrote.

"Happy Fathers day to my Sugar rush, my no1 fan, my driving force, my britico, my first love..your simplicity, wealth of knowledge and humility has taught me a lot,May God bless you for all you do for me and my siblings. You're the best Father in the entire universe.. You surely will reap the fruits of your Labour Dad. I love you"


However, some trolls decided to take the joy out of her post by mocking her father.

 

BBNaija 2019 winner, Mercy Eke says she's unbothered about people who tag her "silicone"

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 03:30 AM PDT

Reality TV star, Mercy Eke in a recent episode of her TV show, schooled the ignorance of some trolls that don't know the difference between silicone and liposuction.

She talked about body enhancement and her views on it and she also revealed her plans to undergo another plastic surgery with precision on her lips.

In her words;


"I don't feel uncomfortable when people say I have silicone. I think their problem is ignorance, they are very ignorant. Because they don't even know the difference between silicon and liposuction, they jam the two together.


But it doesn't get to me because I am still going to enhance my body if I want to, I am even thinking of touching my lips, I want it bigger" she said.

Bryan Okwara writes long Memo to his Newborn Son

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 03:00 AM PDT

Former Mr Nigeria and actor Bryan Okwara wrote a memo for his newborn son and it is so emotional. Read what he wrote below;

"To my Dear son,

If only you knew how much joy you bring to me… and the happiness that comes as being called your father is the very essence of what makes my life complete.

May God bless you immensely and above all your expectations. May God grant you wisdom and understanding as you grow in His Grace. May God fill your heart with peace and unconditional love. May God grant you health and heal your knees and elbows for every time you fall and may He grant you strength to get back up.

And to your absolutely gorgeous loving and kind mother, @marieclairemiller who should be more celebrated as a "father" because from the day you were born you refused to sleep in the beautiful court created for you. You would cry all night until she placed you in her arms and that is where you have slept to date. I thank God for granting her patience as a mother to understand and raise you in ways i could never have done.

This is in not a picture but my utmost emotion and promise to love you and always be there for you God willing.
This wouldn't have been possible without m12phography thank you for being patient and fully dedicating your time and expertise as a gift to my son. May God continue to bless the good works of your hands.

This here is my first expression of being a dad and i've never felt so proud🙏 help me thank God🙏❤ #happyfathersday #ZADDY

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