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Mei 20, 2021

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Singer Ariana Grande And Dalton Gomez Reportedly Got Married In A Secret Ceremony

Posted: 20 May 2021 01:00 AM PDT

Ariana Grande is reportedly a married woman.

The 27-year-old singer got married to her fiancé, real estate agent Dalton Gomez, 25, over the weekend, TMZ reports. According to "sources with direct knowledge," the pair tied the knot at Grande's home in Montecito, California.

A source told TMZ that the wedding wasn't a big ceremony, and there were only a few guests present to witness them exchange vows in an "informal way."

27 year old Ariana first announced she was engaged to her man Dalton (25) after she shared her engagement ring last December on Instagram.

The singer shared a photo of her hand as she wore her engagement ring with the caption "forever n then some"


According to People, Ari's rep said, "They got married. It was tiny and intimate — less than 20 people. The room was so happy and full of love. The couple and both families couldn't be happier."

"Both Ari and Dalton love Montecito. They spend a lot of time there," a source told People. "It seems only natural that they would get married at Ari's beautiful and historic house."


"They couldn't be happier, they're just so excited. This is a happy time for them, both sets of parents are thrilled," a source told PEOPLE at the time.

Olaiya Igwe Finally Opens Up On Why He Quit Movie Production

Posted: 20 May 2021 12:30 AM PDT

Olaiya Igwe, a veteran Nollywood actor and movie producer, has disclosed why he quit filmmaking to dive into other things.

The last movie Olaiya produced before he made up his mind to stop producing movies was 'Aditu Isokan' which was pirated in 2008. He disclosed that he spent N52 million Naira in producing the movie.

"2008 was the last time I shot a movie, and I was working on it till I released it in 2014, the title was 'Aditu isokan', while the English movie was 'Mystery of Unity'. I spent 52 million naira on it, my witnesses are Adebayo Salami and Jide Kosoko."

He also disclosed that when he took the movie to the United States for coding to avoid piracy, he was later called from Nigeria that the movie has been pirated already. He added that unless the government and his fellow producers join forces to fight piracy, he won't produce any movie.

"After releasing it, I had to take it to America for coding so it can't be pirated. The next day I was called from Oshodi that it has been pirated.

"Ever since then, I decided that until the government and we ourselves are ready to fight piracy that it is when I will produce a movie."

However, he stated that he will produce a movie soon because technology has been able to curb piracy in a way.

Kenyan Musician, Akothee, Speaks To Young Women About Buying Love

Posted: 20 May 2021 12:00 AM PDT

Kenyan musician Esther Akoth popularly known as Akothee has called out men who are comfortable with women paying their bills, as she advises young women on the issue of buying love.

The proud mother of five took to social media and wrote that for one to be considered a man in a woman's world, he must be in a position to provide solutions while the woman supports him.

According to Akothee, there is no problem if a woman is a breadwiner, however, there is a big problem when a man is comfortable being broke and expecting his woman to fully support him.

The singer further cautioned young women to stop investing in men especially those they don't see a future with.

"By the way, let me be sincere to you and my apologies if it has landed wrongly. For you to be considered a man in a woman's world, you must be in a position to provide solutions. Women are meant to support you," she wrote on Sunday, May 16.


"There is no problem if a woman is working and a man is jobless. But there is a big problem when a man is comfortable being broke and expecting his woman to fully support him. Secondly, holidays feel romantic if it's a man paying for it, or what do you think? If not let's stay at home eat at home and use that money for our rent or so so so,"

"Women are suffering in men's hands. Some come with big investment ideas, and my dear Women are taking loans for their men. Haloo madam jamaa amekuguza wapi,"

"Ni hali ya kutumiana, don't waste your money investing in whom you don't see a future with. Madam keep your money for your future. You are too young to buy love. If you start paying for love in your 20s what will you do in your 40 50s? Some men in their 50s also still expect women to take care of them. Grandpa, where is your savings "

Diamond Platnumz Calls Forbes’ List Of Richest African Musicians ‘Stupid’

Posted: 19 May 2021 11:30 PM PDT

Tanzanian musician Diamond Platnumz reacts to the latest Forbes Magazine's list of the richest African musicians.

Forbes got Diamond angry after the media outfit ranked him at number 20 and pegged his net worth at $5.1 million.

Diamond tagged the list 'stupid', advised the magazine platform to conduct proper research before ranking him.

"FORBES: next time Google me to know I am really worth of before putting me on your Stupid Richest African Musicians list!!!!!," the musician wrote on his Instagram page.
 

His outburst comes a few hours after Diamond and his record label, WCB-Wasafi, signed a partnership deal with Warner Music South Africa and entertainment company Ziiki Media.

Akuapem Poloo Reacts After Her ‘Twin Sister’ Cardi B Viewed Her Instagram Stories

Posted: 19 May 2021 11:00 PM PDT

Recently jailed actress, Akuapem Poloo has reacted after Cardi B viewed her stories.

Akuapem took to Instagram to announce that Cardi B viewed her Stories and she shared a screenshot as proof.

The Ghanaian actress has made no secret her admiration for Cardi. Recall that when Cardi visited Ghana after visiting Nigeria in 2019, Akuapem Poloo engaged in a "twerking competition" with the American rapper and the former's wig fell off in the process.

Also, when Akuapem was in jail for some days after she was sentenced for posing naked in front of her son, Cardi reacted on Twitter in her support (read here).

Now that she's out of jail on bail, Akuapem revealed that Cardi viewed "all 12" of her Instagram Stories and she was excited about it.

The Ghanaian actress wrote: "Oh oh I'm in tears oo my twin sister never forgot about me oo @iamcardib checked up on me ooo by viewing all my 12 stories thanks my beautiful lady @iamcardib I'm blessed to have you check up on me. God bless you."

Chimamanda Adichie Shows Off Her Nieces And Nephews

Posted: 19 May 2021 10:30 PM PDT

Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Adichie has taken to Instagram to proudly show off  her nieces and nephews.

The award winning author and her younger brother posed with their niblings as they all wore t-shirts honoring Chimamanda's late mum, who was recently buried.

Chimamanda captioned the photo: "Here are six of the nine grandchildren who blessed my mother's life. She adored them. As do I. They are kind and brilliant and funny and often crazy in all kinds of delicious ways. ?

"We are fortunate to be able to mourn together as a family, with tears and laughter, with stories told and re-told.

"(The interloper in the picture? My brother @kadichie.)"

Mel B Opens Up About How Coercive Control Changed The Way She Dressed

Posted: 19 May 2021 10:00 PM PDT

Singer, Mel B, 45, has revealed how her ex-husband Stephen Belafonte allegedly used to control her wardrobe during their 10-year marriage.

Mel married Belafonte in June 2007 in Las Vegas and a year later they renewed their vows in front of family and friends in Egypt.

On September 1, 2011, Mel gave birth to their daughter Madison. She was already mum to daughters Phoenix, now 22, and Angel, now 13, from previous relationships.

In 2014, cracks began to emerge in their marriage after he was accused of physically assaulting her when she appeared on The X Factor UK's live Sunday show with bruises and scratches to her face and arms.

She had previously been rushed to hospital a few days before causing her to miss the live X Factor show.

Mel filed for divorce in March 2017, citing "irreconcilable differences".

She filed for a temporary restraining order from her estranged husband, too, over claims he beat and sexually exploited her.

Belafonte denied Mel's allegations.

She has now revealed that at first she thought her ex was being 'sweet' when he bought clothes for her to wear not knowing it was part of his "controlling behaviour. "

The singer said she wore white as Stephen 'took away her choices' when it came to clothes

Speaking to The Guardian, she said: "For the first year when I left my ex, I would only wear white because I felt I was clearing myself of that.

"I didn't even know what colour I liked any more because those choices were taken away from me for so long. And I just accepted it."

'It starts with tiny things. 'Oh, don't wear that dress – I've bought you this dress.' 'It wasn't like: 'Put this dress on!' It was: 'Look what I've bought for you! I saw you looking at it on Net-a-Porter.'

"And you think: 'Oh my God, that's so sweet!' when actually they're starting to take over everything."

Mel also told how Stephen isolated her from her family without her realising, such as discouraging her from calling her mother who she would usually speak to on the phone everyday.

It was only when Mel began speaking to abuse victims in her hometown Leeds that she realised how common coercive control can be within relationships.

Mel's new comments come after she described her marriage to Stephen as an "impossible situation".

She said she did find the strength to leave him but found herself going back to him.

Mel, who is now a patron for domestic abuse charity Women's Aid, said it was only the tragic experience of her father dying that made her walk away for good.

Speaking to ITV News, Mel said: "I lived in my situation for 10 years.

"I was married for 10 years and I did find the strength to leave, but then I ended up going back… it was just an impossible situation for me."

She continued: "There was a lot going on behind the scenes and then when I finally left, it was when my father died.

"I finally had the courage to say, look no more. I left and it's been nearly five years now, but it's tough.

"I've got amazing support. Women's Aid and my friends and my family…and it's really helped me get through the darkest days."

Mel has now made a film in collaboration with Women's Aid about domestic abuse.

In her interview with ITV News, which is to promote it, the singer said: "When you are in that kind of relationship, it literally feels impossible to get out because you're isolated.

"Some women don't have access to their phones, even their finances.

"Like in my situation, you are completely cut off from a regular normal world. What becomes your normality is living in an abusive relationship with no way out, but there is help."

She added: "I've been working with Women's Aid now for two years and it has been just an emotional but cathartic experience, because I get to sit down with women and I get to share my story.

"I get to hear their stories and the stories are very similar. So it's been very fulfilling for me and I'm honoured to have been asked to be patron of Women's Aid too."

[Video]: Jaruma reacts as Regina Daniels mother, Rita Daniels calls her “babalawo” in public

Posted: 19 May 2021 09:00 AM PDT

Regina Daniels mother, Rita Daniels subtly threw shades at popular therapist, Jaruma during their recent outing.

In a video shared by Nigerian actress and mother of one, Regina Daniels, the actress was seen in the company of her mother, siblings, including Jaruma and some other close friends of the family.

While they were jollying and merrying together, they shared a drink amongst themselves, and were supposed to drink everything in the cup after Regina gives the order.


However, Jaruma was slow in finishing hers and Regina's mother referred to her as "babalawo" while ordering her to finish her own glass. Reacting to this, Jaruma laughed it off and begged for more time.

Watch video below;

Bobrisky opens up on what to expect on his 30th birthday

Posted: 19 May 2021 08:00 AM PDT

Controversial Nigerian cross-dresser Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky has opened up on what fans should expect on his 30th birthday.

Bobrisky has continued to dominate the social media world with his controversies and chances that he's ready to slow down is not feasible.

The controversial cross-dresser was just involved in a dramatic scene with his Ivorian PA, Oye Kyme, who accused him of physical assault.

With both parties finally allowing peace to reign, Bobrisky in a latest post on his timeline stated that fans should expect a big booty as his 30th birthday gift.

According to the dramatic queen, he will be flying out of the country soon to get the surgery done once and for all.

See screenshot of his post below:

“You are a great mother” – Davido hails Sophia Momodu on their daughter’s birthday

Posted: 19 May 2021 07:00 AM PDT

Talented singer and songwriter, Davido has labelled his first baby mama, Sophia Momodu as a great mother during their daughter, Imade's sixth birthday.

Recall that Davido gifted Imade a Dior Saddle bag worth over one million naira to celebrate her sixth birthday but he ensured that the day was more memorable.

The singer alongside Sophia hosted family and friends to celebrate Imade's new milestone at his mansion in banana island.

Davido during the birthday party took to the stage to shower praise on Sophia Momodu who he said has been a great mother ever since Imade was welcomed to the world.

Sophia Momodu couldn't hide her excitement when Davido labelled a great mother.

See video below:

Pretty Mike tells heartbroken men “Feel free to express ur pain and pour out ur anger”

Posted: 19 May 2021 06:00 AM PDT

Lagos socialite, Pretty Mike informs men that it's okay to rant and scream on social media when they are hurt or heartbroken as he disclosed that women aren't the only ones with such privilege.

He took to his Instagram page to reveal that men too get hurt but because society has told him that expressing his hurt makes him talkative or immature, he repressed those hurt, abuses, and cheatings and stayed in a toxic relationship.

Here's what he wrote;

"Na wa ooh…. This our society where a man can't express his hurt without being tagged a talkative or an immature man,how do u expect to know how many of us that have been hurt,abused and cheated on and yet stayed in a relationship ? Yes I've seen a couple of instances where the woman cheats and the Guy stays….

The fact that our ego, as men wouldn't let us come out and cry about our women cheating on us doesn't mean it never happened.

Often time,the ladies gain sympathy when Dey share their stories with their friends, on the other hand, if a man shares such stories with his male friends he gains Mockery😢…..

Lastly, it's easier for women to go online and cry foul and the response would always be in their favor; the usual "men are scum" phrase would surface, but if a man ever comes out, world people will say "He talks too much😳, Abeg alot of guys are currently dying in silence……

Oga Instagram community is here, feel free to express ur pain and pour out ur anger… You can't be forming Lagos big boy, working super hard to provide for ur family and Dey will still be Fu*cking madam up and down and u can't say anything because people will laugh u, if u allow depression kill u, Dey will cont the Fu*king in ur Lekki home and send ur kids to go and stay with relatives".

[Video]: “I am born again” – Dbanj says as he attends a church event in Abuja with his wife

Posted: 19 May 2021 05:30 AM PDT

Veteran singer and music executive D'banj has declared himself as a born-again Christain during a church event he attended with his adorable wife, Lineo Didi Kilgrow.

D'banj is undoubtedly one of the greatest singers to have ever graced the music industry and he has continued his dominance despite the numbers of talented acts.

However, D'banj has decided to leave some of his past behind him by becoming a new being in Jesus.


The multiple award-winning singer shared this revelation during a church program and it was a shocking moment for the congregation.

See the video below:

Actress, Chita Agwu advices men to invest in their wives says, “97% of your side chic will abandon you when you go broke”

Posted: 19 May 2021 05:00 AM PDT

Nollywood actress Chita Agwu is of the opinion that men should do better by investing their time and resources in their wives rather than side chicks.

The actress took to her social media account to say that when a man is financially down, it's his wife who's always willing to give him a helping hand. This helping hand includes feeding him when he can't afford to finance the family. So, instead of running around chasing side chicks, they should use the same energy for their wives.

Here's what she wrote;

"As a man, when things go down financially for you, only your wife will feed you. 97% of your side chicks will abandon you. Invest in her!"

See her post below,

Actress Nnaji Charity slams movie directors that give broke actors rich roles to act

Posted: 19 May 2021 04:30 AM PDT

Nollywood actress Nnaji Charity slams movie producers for making Nollywood actors live in luxury only in movies while they are poor in reality.

She took to her Instagram page to reveal that it is witchcraft to make an actor appear rich in movies while most of them cannot afford one square meal per day.

Here's what she wrote;

"IT IS INDEED WITCHCRAFT FOR MOVIE DIRECTORS AND PRODUCER'S TO MAKE AN ARTIST TO APPEAR RICH IN MOVIE WHILE MOST OF THEM CANNOT AFFORD ONE SQUARE MEAL A DAY IN THEIR VARIOUS HOME… NOTE:MOST NOLLYW000 LEGENDS ARE VERY POOR REAL LIFE …"

BBNaija’s Neo gifts Vee flowers, pens her romantic words for her latest achievements (Video)

Posted: 19 May 2021 04:00 AM PDT

Reality star, Neo Akpofure has decided to melt the heart of his lover, Vee Iye over her latest achievement in the entertainment industry.

Vee and Neo have been able to continue their good relationship ever since they left the BBNaija reality show and this looks like a trend that'll continue.

With both lovers bagging endorsement deals with top brands, Vee had something to celebrate some days ago when she was announced as one of the hosts for a reality show.

Neo has now decided to celebrate that achievement by gifting her flowers that was accompanied by a romantic letter.

See video of the gift below:

Actress, Nkechi Blessing dish out relationship advise says, 'Don’t give up on love, it’s too sweet'

Posted: 19 May 2021 03:30 AM PDT

Curvy and endowed Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday has taken the role of a relationship expert on her timeline, urging fans not to give up on love.

Nkechi Blessing via a post on her official Instagram account spoke to fans on the need to give love a chance in their life.

According to the star actress, there's a man for every woman no matter how old she is. She also urged her fans not to give up on love because love is sweet.

In her words;

"There is a man for every woman… Don't give up on love no matter your age… Love too sweet… To someone out there"

Reno Omokri reacts to reports that he abandoned his wife and welcomed a child with his lover

Posted: 19 May 2021 03:00 AM PDT

Reno Omokri has debunked viral reports that he allegedly abandoned his wife and welcomed a child with his lover.

A recent publication claimed that the lawyer abandoned his wife in America and welcomed a child with alleged US based lover.

Reacting to this, Reno wrote;

"Yesterday (Sunday, May 16, 2021), I declared my intention to convene a #HarassBuhariOutofParis peaceful protest, between Monday, May 17, 2021 and Tuesday, May 18, 2021, and this morning we woke up to a salacious and scandalous story about me, that I will not even want to repeat.

A Nigerian proverb says the bird flew at night, and the baby died in the morning.

The story is false. If you look at the platform that originally carried the story, it becomes obvious that it is being sponsored by the Presidency, to distract me from going to Paris, because they know that the Africa-France summit is an international platform and any protest will highlight the failures of General @MuhammaduBuhari.

That platform is notorious for pro-government stories. I am not the first perceived opponent of the Buhari administration to be targeted by them, neither will I be the last. You only need to visit the site.

I have never and can never engage in premarital or extramarital se*. I abhor it. God forbid!

I am so loathe to even respond to such a malicious attack on me by the Buhari administration. And I will not be baited to talk about private family issues publicly. Suffice to say that I have never had, and will never have a child out of wedlock.

To me, it is best ignored because the devil is a known liar, and that is who has inspired those behind this story.

Nobody can break my focus. After we are done with the Paris protest, my lawyers and I will sit down to decide if and when we should sue.

Lest I forget, do you love Nigeria? Are you based in Paris? Join us for the #HarassBuhariOutOfParis peaceful protest tomorrow, 12 noon, Paris Time, at the Temporary Exhibition Centre, in front of the Eiffel Tower. Buhari can't be globetrotting, while Nigeria is drifting. Go back and fix Nigeria!"

“Jamil follow your wife” – Davido endorses Tiwa Savage son as his Daughter Imade’s future husband

Posted: 19 May 2021 02:30 AM PDT

Afropop singer and songwriter, Davido has endorsed the relationship between his first daughter, Imade and Tiwa Savage son, Jamil.

It would be recalled that Imade clocked six on the 15th of May and Davido lavished her with gifts worth millions of naira.

The multiple award-winning singer ensured that the day was memorable as a birthday party was hosted for Imade, with family and friends in attendance.

However, Davido caught the eyes of people at the event when he urged Tiwa Savage's son, Jamil to run after his daughter Imade.

According to Davido, Jamil is Imade's husband, a prayer some fans will say amen to.

See video below:

Billionaire, Femi Otedola schools a fan who believes he does not work

Posted: 19 May 2021 02:00 AM PDT

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has been forced to address a curious follower on his Instagram account who believes he does not work as people think he does.

Femi Otedola is ranked among the richest personalities in Africa and many youths across the globe look up to him.

However, Femi Otedola in a recent post on his timeline revealed that he will be going on vacation for six weeks.

Not too delighted with this, a curious fan noted that he's always on vacation.

Femi Otedola who had all the time in the world explained why he's having the opportunity of going on vacation, noting that he has the manpower available.

See their conversation below:

[Video]: Davido gifts daughter, Imade, a Dior Saddle bag worth over N1M for her 6th birthday

Posted: 19 May 2021 01:30 AM PDT

Afropop singer and songwriter, Davido has decided to put a smile on his first daughter's face, Imade, as he gifted her a Dior Saddle bag worth over N1M for her sixth birthday.

Recall that Davido took to his official Instagram account to pen some sweet words for Imade when she clocked six yesterday, May 15.

With fans and lovers of the multiple award-winning singer still gushing about the love he has for her, Davido decided to sweep their feet off the air.

Davido's kind gesture was revealed via a post on Imade's social media platforms.

Imade could be seen in the video unwrapping the gift priceless father had sent to her.

See the video below:

“I haven’t seen her” – Father of missing UniCross student says she’s still missing

Posted: 19 May 2021 01:00 AM PDT

The father of  Priscillia Ojong, the 300 Level Mass Communication student who has been declared missing by her friends in school, has come out to speak.

According to Mr. Ernest Ojong, his daughter is still missing and hasn't tried reaching out to the family for over three weeks now.

In an interview with Cross Rivers Watch TV, the father revealed that his last communication with her was in April and it was via a text message.


"I am Ernest Ojong by name. Priscilla is my daughter."

When asked when he last spoke with his daughter, Mr. Ojong said

"It's been up to a month that we just spoke via text message."

Asked if he isn't worried that he hasn't been able to reach her for close to a month, Mr. Ojong said he has been seriously worried. He said he has been in shock since he learned that his daughter is missing.

Reacting to the video Priscilla shared two days ago dismissing claims she was missing, Mr. Ojong said the number used to send the video is hidden. He called on the government and the police to help him rescue his daughter. He said he hasn't seen her or had any contact with her after the video she shared online.

"The video, they are hiding number to call so I am not sure. That is why I want the government to help me and the police." he said

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