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Jemima Osunde Starts NYSC Orientation

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 09:00 AM PDT

Jemima Osunde, Nollywood actress, has joined other Nigerian graduates for the compulsory National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) programme.

The 25-year-old movie star, who bagged a degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Lagos (UNILAG), took to her Instagram page on Monday to reveal that she is presently undergoing the compulsory programme at the Lagos state orientation camp.

The actress also shared a number of pictures of herself dressed in the NYSC 'khaki' uniform and accompanied the post with a short but contemplative caption that read: "Nigeria or UAR, please don't let me waste this one year I'm about to give you. Help me help you".

"Is it just me or is the sun generally HOTTER at NYSC camp?? What in the name of hellfire is always going on here? See how I was smiley and what not when I got to camp in the morning," she captioned another post.

"Stay tuned for the not so smiley pictures by the time I was halfway done I dare not show you the pictures from when I was done cause even I didn't recognize myself."

The talented film star is expected to be at the orientation camp for at least 3 weeks.

The spotlight had beamed on the NYSC last week over a statement attributed to Shuaibu Ibrahim, its director-general, that corps members can be mobilised for war if need be.

The statement had sparked a plethora of mixed reactions on social media platforms.

But in a rebuttal, the NYSC had explained that its DG's comment was misrepresented.

Sanwo-Olu speaks on Twitter ban

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 08:00 AM PDT

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state has faulted the ban on use of Twitter in the country, which he said the federal government could have handled better.

In a chat with Arise TV on Monday June 7, the Lagos state Governor said FG should have considered the economic impact of the ban.

Sanwo-Olu said;

"Federal government can handle this a lot better. Because of the number of eCommerce, the number of youths doing digital stuff on the internet, and we cannot throw that away and say it's not happening. I believe there could be a lot of restraint and better management from both sides.

"On both sides, there are issues that can be resolved between Twitter and the government and I think what they've done is not a ban but a suspension like they said, so in the period of suspension let us sit down.

"If we have 40 million users of that micro-blogger and another country has five million and they chose to take their investment to a country that have five million compared to a country with 40 million. It speaks to the reason we need to have that conversation with them. Probably if they have an office here things would have been done a lot quicker and better."

Temmie Ovwasa blames Nigeria for the mental and physical illnesses she had to deal before 25

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 07:00 AM PDT

Singer, Temmie Ovwasa took to Twitter to list some of the mental and physical illnesses she has been dealing with.

She blamed Nigeria for being responsible for her conditions and said she's suffering these despite not turning 25 yet.

She wrote: "Thank you Nigeria for giving me a personality disorder, anxiety, depression, cptsd, high blood pressure,self harm scars, dissociation, depersonalization, a sleeping pill addiction due to insomnia and an inability to function as an emotionally stable adult, before the age of 25."

Former BBNaija Housemate, Vee, Hospitalised

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 06:00 AM PDT

2020 Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) contestant, Vee Iye, has been hospitalised for typhoid fever and malaria.

The musician and show host disclosed this on her latest social media post when she shared a photo of herself at a hospital.

In the post, Vee shared an image of herself laying down with a caption that divulged her struggle with typhoid fever and malaria.

She also informed her fans that she'll recover and be fine. "Just a really bad case of typhoid & malaria. I'll be okay," she said.

The reality TV star didn't reveal the name of the hospital she was admitted.

Tanzanians Launch Petition To Have BET Disqualify Singer, Diamond Platnumz, From This Year’s Awards

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 05:30 AM PDT

Some Tanzanians have stormed Twitter to launched an online petition against singer, Diamond Platnumz.

They launched a petition to disqualify the singer from the 2021 BET Awards.

The Tanzanian music star was nominated in the best international act category alongside other African heavyweights.

The petitioners accused Diamond of 'actively and publicly supporting deceased Magufuli's regime', but remaining silent when fellow Tanzanian artists were imprisoned and abducted in 2017-2018 over video clips deemed obscene by the authorities. Over 17,000 people have signed the petition.

It read;
 
This is a call to BET Awards hosted and produced by Black Entertainment Television (BET) to disqualify Diamond Platnumz

Diamond Platnumz is a world-renowned Tanzania music artist who used his popularity and his talent to whitewash and deodorize the brutal repression of the late dictator John Magufuli and his regime. Diamond is also a close friend and business ally of Paul Makonda the former Governor of Dar -es-Salaam who has openly persecuted and cracked down on LGBTI people. Makonda has also been designated in 2020 by the US State Department for gross violations of human rights including cracking down on freedom of expression and association.

Context:

Tanzania has suffered brutal repression and roll back of democracy since 2016 when (late) President Magufuli ascended into power. His regime curtailed democratic freedoms, basic human rights and Tanzanians witnessed never-before experienced atrocities like enforced disappearances, bodies bound and gagged washing ashore the Indian ocean, mass illegal detention of opposition politicians, critics and businessmen, crackdown on independent media, intimidation of creative people including musicians, actors and comedians. A particularly shocking event has been the brutal gunning down of opposition legislator Tundu Lissu in broad daylight. Lissu survived with 16 bullets in his body to tell his story. He is currently living in exile in Brussels, Belgium.


In 2020, Magufuli ran for re-election under his party Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) . Mr Lissu risked his life and returned to run against Magufuli under his party's ticket – CHADEMA. The election was marred with irregularities, violence including killing of innocent civilians by forces acting for or on behalf of the regime. In the immediate aftermath of the election, Magufuli and his henchmen arrested the leaders of the opposition party and threatened them with treason charges. Some opposition leaders saw family members killed. Today several opposition leaders live in exile, while hundreds still languish in jail on trumped up charges.

Magufuli was also a rabid COVID19 denier whose repeated refusal to follow internationally accepted guidelines on prevention and treatment of COVID19 resulted in many deaths that remain undocumented to date due to the refusal of the government to publish any figures related to COVID19 since May 2020.
 
Diamond Platnumz's role:

In 2016, Diamond made Paul Makonda the Patron of his music label and media company called Wasafi. Makonda has used the Wasafi Festival for publicity and to sanitize his image. Also throughout the increased level of repression when fellow artists were imprisoned and abducted Diamond remained silent. In 2017, he deliberately released a single called "Acha Nikae Kimya" (Let me remain quiet) as a response to the increasing demand from the public to speak up and condemn the crackdowns. Diamond to-date has not condemned or spoken up on any of the atrocities committed.

Diamond Platnumz is a self-avowed CCM party member and was the lead musician for the CCM campaign in 2015 and 2020. In 2020 despite a huge outcry locally and internationally against Magufuli and his regime, Diamond endorsed this brutal dictator, dedicated a song to him ("Magufuli Baba Lao") and several times took to stage with him during campaign. In October 2020 during the #EndSARS protest in Nigeria, Diamond tweeted solidarity with Nigeria but deliberately chose to remain quiet on the atrocities happening in Tanzania during the elections.

After the BET Awards 2021 nomination for best international act, Diamond took to the media and spoke disparagingly of activists, then paid a visit to his party's headquarters CCM whereby his nomination was hailed as some sort of achievement for the party and the nation.

Why Diamond should be disqualified:

Diamond Platnumz has failed to show basic concern and publicly express any solidarity with his fellow artists like Roma Mkatoliki, Nay wa Mitego and Idris Sultan who suffered at the hand of the dictator Magufuli.
Diamond Platnumz chose to protect and expand his personal and business interest by praising and using his star power to soften the image of a brutal dictator and his collaborators.
BET awards have been always held in high esteem by many Africans for its recognition of talent of exemplary artists. The international act which was established in 2018 has consistently gone to artists who have been very conscientious and stood up for justice for African lives. Both Davido (2018) and Burna Boy (2019 and 2020) have been in the frontline at the #EndSARS protests using their star power and fame to shed light on injustice and even protect civilians from police brutality. Diamond Platnumz is a selfish, greedy opportunist and an apologist of a repressive regime who chose to deliberately turn a blind eye to atrocities and associate, praise and collaborate with renowned human rights violators like Paul Makonda and John Magufuli.
We believe that once BET independently verifies these facts, it will be clear that Diamond Platnumz does NOT deserve ANY recognition in these prestigious awards.

vWhy Mariah Carey Dumped Jay-Z’s Roc Nation After Three And A Half Years

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 05:00 AM PDT

After a reported blazing row between her and Jay Z, Grammy Award winning singer, Mariah Careh has changed management.

It comes three and a half years after she signed a deal to have her career managed by the firm that Jay-Z owns and runs.

Mariah Carey parted ways with Jay-Z's management company, Roc Nation according to The Sun, it came after a "huge fight" between the stars about the future of Carey's career.

"Mariah and JAY had an explosive meeting which did not go well at all," a source told the Sun.

"She has made it clear she wants nothing more to do with him and has called it quits with Roc Nation.
 
"It is a shame because they had done some great work in the last few years. But this meeting couldn't have gone much worse," said the insider.

The Roc Nation website no longer lists her among its clients.

Another source knowledgeable of the situation tells The Daily Mail that claims of a fallout between Mariah and JAY-Z are "simply not true."

"Mariah's relationship with Roc Nation ended amicably and Mariah and JAY-Z are on great terms," said the source.

Carey, signed with Roc Nation in November 2017, and is said to have already begun "talking to other managers and thinks she has found someone who she feels has full belief in her."

"There is a heavily R&B-influenced album being finalized at the moment and she is planning a world tour for next year, so she isn't letting this stand in her way," said the insider.

She is currently working on a new album and world tour.

Under Roc Nation management, Carey released her 30th anniversary album The Rarities and published her best-selling memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey. Additionally, she signed a deal with Apple TV+‌ for her holiday special, "Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special.

R.Kelly’s Lead Lawyers Request To Be Taken Off Case Ahead Of Federal Trial

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 04:30 AM PDT

Embattled singer, R. Kelly's lead attorneys have requested to withdraw from the case ahead of his upcoming federal sex trafficking case in Brooklyn.

The attorneys, Steven Greenberg and Michael Leonard who have been working with R. Kelly filed documents to withdraw, which have yet to be approved, on Monday.
 
"Our reasons for withdrawal are significant and it is impossible, in our belief, for us to be able to continue to properly represent Mr. Kelly under the current circumstances," Greenberg wrote to U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly. The two Chicago-based attorneys also said that they "are willing to (serve) as effective stand-by counsel" if it's deemed necessary by the court.

The request comes amid reports Greenberg and Leonard are having disagreements with the other attorneys that are on the team that's defending Kelly.

"We refused to try a case with lawyers who don't have the appropriate level of experience and skill because that is not in the client's best interest," the two attorneys said in a statement that was provided to TMZ. "It is a shame that lawyers can't suppress their own egos or self interest and do or act in the client's best interest."

Kelly is also represented by attorneys Douglas Anton, Thomas Farinella, and Nicole Becker. Those attorneys told TMZ "that Mr. Kelly terminated both lawyers prior to filing their motion."

The singer's New York trial is scheduled to start on August 9. He's facing charges of racketeering, sexual exploitation of a child, forced labor, kidnapping, enticement, and bribery. R. Kelly, who is also facing sexual abuse charges in Chicago, has been held in custody at Metropolitan Correctional Center while awaiting trial.

The Music In Nigeria Are Now Pure Nonsense –Musician-Cum-Pastor, Soul E

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 04:00 AM PDT

Renowned for his hit track, 'Soul E Baba Dey Here', former secular musician-cum-pastor, Emmanuel Okosi, popularly known as Soul E, has criticised the current state of the Nigerian music industry.

Soul E expressed his disapproval for the contents being churned out by the new generation musicians. He said the music industry is now filled with nonsensical music in a recent interview with Punch.

He added that the industry started with passionate musicians who love their craft, however; the artistes are now doing music for fame and money.

In his words, "Trust me, the industry lacks content, the music I hear these days are pure nonsense. Only few have (good) content in their music. It is really sad what the industry has turned into. When we started, it was all about the passion and love for the craft, but now it's all about fame and money. It is so sad."

Actor Yemi Solade Speaks On Buhari’s Deleted Tweets And Twitter Ban

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 03:30 AM PDT

Twitter's management has been accused by actor Yemi Solade of insulting Nigeria's President and by extension Nigerians after deleting Buhari tweet.

The ace actor who claimed that the number of Nigerians on Twitter contribute to the success of the social media platform, also alleged that this is not the first time Twitter will be humiliating Nigerians.

According to him, same thing happened to Pastor Chris Oyakhilome. He added that when a platform is used to forment anarchy, it should be regulated because it is not helping the country.

Solade also claimed that mosts posts on the social media platform are negative and targeted at the government of Nigeria.

“I regret being a public figure” – Media Personality Eriata laments

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 03:00 AM PDT

Media personality Ese Eriata says she regrets being a celebrity as she laments about the difficulty that comes with maintaining a celebrity status in Nigeria

She took to her social media page to disclose that as a celebrity, one has to wake up to negativity and try to constantly build a reputable image, yet there are factors including trolls that constantly try to attach scandal to their personal lives.

Here's what she wrote;

"If I was able to see ahead, I wouldn't have wished to be a public figure; would have continued as a makeup artist or something else, It's totally a different ball game from what I expected, The passion to Exhibit my talent is what's holding me down. The fact that one have to wake up to negativity once in a while is crazy, even when u try to be on ur lowest key, there's always that one person who wants to bring ur leg out just cox u are a public figure and you'll make headline Sometimes letting pple close is like selling out your life, every word that comes out of the mouth has to be calculated, every movement has to be planned, you Automatically become a cctv coz u constantly have to be observant.

You have to constantly put so much effort in making sure you build a reputable image with no sandal; especially when you have shame and wish to live a private life. The worse of all is keeping up with AppearanceM; were U have to pay photographer/makeup Artist to stay relevant every week online, In most case all of this is just for content; not cox there's really an occasion/event 
 
The crazy part about all of this public figure thing is when you feel the need to be in a competition ,or , the little you earn; you spend it on painting a picture of your life that isn't true, when u can actually live a normal life with…

… no pressure and still be a public figure. What I also find Tiring is the fact that pple expect too much from u as a public figure and then you find yourself doing what u are not suppose to do cox u have to meet up to that Standard (not me tho) And most times when u work yourself to that level, u end up wanting more or trying to keep up,next thing u start getting depressed and feeling the need to get high on drugs/alcohol when u are alone becoz of the pressure u have put on yourself A Then in all of this Someone is on your timeline or a blog trolling you; without caring or wondering if u are even okay mentally. A large number of celebrities are lonely that's why most of them are online 24/7. In a nutshell, it's not an easy life being a public figure, the least u can do is show them love and Encouragement They are human and not above having flaws, most of the things they do is for you cox u made tlotsm do it.

Actor, Ugezu Ugezu blast colleagues who are mute on insecurities in Nigeria

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 02:30 AM PDT

Nollywood filmmaker Ugezu Ugezu has shown his displeasure on how his colleagues have made it a point of duty not to lend their voice on the recent happenings in the country.

Ugezu took to his Instagram account to tell his colleagues and other celebrities in the entertainment business that they act like they have another country besides Nigeria.

In his detailed post, he had accused them of saying nothing but dancing on Tiktok and Instagram.

Here's what he wrote;

"In as much as I agree that people have all the rights to live their lives how they want, I am particularly shocked that with all the insecurity in Nigeria, our super colleagues are not doing or saying anything. They are doing TIKTOK and dancing on Instagram. TUFIAKWA! Una get another country here?

When we fail to confront the wild animal from the bush, the animal will continue to disturb us. Significantly__ WHEN YOU KILL THE ANIMAL CRYING IN THE BUSH. ANOTHER WILL START CRYING IMMEDIATELY".

Actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo – ‘For the first time in a long while, I find nothing to be cheerful about’

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 02:00 AM PDT

Nollywood veteran actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo RMD has expressed his displeasure at the current happenings in Nigeria.

The actor who seems to be in a sorrowful state over the different occurrences took to his IG account to reveal that for the first time in a long time, he finds nothing to be cheerful about.

He stressed that there are too many records of the death of people close to him as well as the killing of people in the country and uncertainty holds everyone a ransom.

RMD noted that Nigeria needed God's divine intervention at a time like this.

He shared a photo of himself and captioned it:

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A VERY LONG WHILE, I FIND NOTHING TO BE CHEERFUL ABOUT. TOO MANY DEATHS OF EVEN PEOPLE I KNOW, NOT TO MENTION THE NATIONAL CARNAGE.
UNCERTAINTY HOLDS US ALL RANSOM. IF EVER THE USE OF "THE HAND OF GOD" IN THEATRE IS MORE NEEDED, IT IS NOW, IN THIS NIGERIAN PLAY OF DESPAIR AND DESOLATION. DIVINE INTERVENTION, WHERE YOU DEY? WE ARE AT OUR WIT'S END SURELY!

“Aside food, there’s nothing else in your brain” – Rosy Meurer dragged over her IG contents (Video)

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 01:30 AM PDT

Popular Nollywood actress, Rosy Meurer takes heavy blow on social as trolls drag her for always posting food related contents.

The screen diva had taken to Instagram to share a video of herself eating a Gambian delicacy that she claims to be very sumptuous.
 
"Eating the Gambian style with hand in one tray! Eating caldo Gambia. 🇬🇲 If you know you know. (In Gambian accent) 🤣😂🤣😂," Rosy Meurer wrote while sharing a video of herself enjoying the meal.

In reaction, trolls slammed her for sharing too much contents having to do with food.

"Na food you come life come chop? nothing else dey that your brain, them suppose give you food and live stock ambassador because only you don nearly finish the whole, food, meat and chicken in this UAR," a troll wrote.

Watch the video below …

Temi Otedola shares lovely pictures with DJ Cuppy’s ‘Pomeranian sons’, calls them her ‘nephew’

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 01:00 AM PDT

Billionaire daughter and actress, Temi Otedola has taken to her social media account to share some pictures with her sister,  DJ Cuppy's  'Pomeranian sons.'

Temi Odetola in a post via her IG account described the puppies named Funfun and Dudu Otedola as her nephews.

See her post below;

Recall that DJ Cuppy some weeks back revealed that Funfun and Dudu who were three months old then have commenced their nursery.

DJ Cuppy wrote via her Twitter handle,

"OFFICIALLY MEET MY 3 MONTH-OLD POMERANIAN SONS! DOGPAW PRINTS EVERYDAY IS SUCH A BLESSING WITH DÚDÚ AND FÜNFÜN! #CUPPYPUPPY"

“God will expose any wickedness around me” – Davido prays over prophecy of being poisoned

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 12:30 AM PDT

Popular Afrobeat singer, Davido Adeleke prays against the prophecy of getting poisoned by one of his household members.

It would be recalled that a man of God saw a revelation about the singer where he claimed that Davido will be poisoned by someone living under his roof and will be rendered unconscious and hospitalized.

Barely 24 hours after the video of the prophecy hit the internet, the DMW boss took to his social media page to pray that his enemies are revealed to him.

"God will expose and deal with any wickedness around me near or far AMEN .. I'm blessed," he wrote on Twitter.

Instagram comedian, Zicsaloma gifts himself a Mercedes Benz

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 12:00 AM PDT

Popular Instagram comedian Aloma Issac Junior, better known as Zicsaloma buys himself a Mercedes Benz as he officially joins the Benz gang.

The entertainer who quitted a lecturing job to become a comedian is known for his humorous acting as a sensitive Nigerian woman who often dresses in weird outfits and questionable make up.

Taking to Instagram to share the news, Zicsaloma reposted a video of his new ride on his Insta story after his fellow comedian, Nons Miraj, broke the news first on her page.

Watch the video below;

Here's the official trailer for 'Tenant of the House', a political drama directed by Kunle Afolayan

Posted: 09 Jun 2021 11:30 PM PDT

The political drama directed by Kunle Afolayan follows the story follows the story of a patriotic congressman.

Premero productions have debuted the official trailer for 'Tenant of the House' ahead of its June 25, 2021 theatrical release.

The Tunde Babalola scripted story by Wale Okediran (who doubles as producer) follows a patriotic congressman who is bent on using his position in the House to settle the long-standing crisis between the Fulani Herdsmen and Hausa farmers by sponsoring a bill in the Green Chamber.

The film stars Yakubu Mohammed, Joselyn Dumas, Dele Adule, Saeed Funkymallam, Chris Iheuwa, Umar Gombe, Rashida Labbo, Abiola Ogunmowo and Deihler Musa.

'Tenant of the House' was shot by Kunle 'Nodash' Adejuyigbe with veteran production designer, Pat Nebo credited as Art director.

Watch the trailer:

Netflix debuts official trailer for new original 'Jiva!'

Posted: 09 Jun 2021 11:00 PM PDT

The African original series will premiere on the streaming platform on June 24, 2021.

Netflix's African original 'Jiva!' is set to hit the screens this June and ahead of its anticipated release, the streamer has debuted its official trailer.

Created by Busisiwe Ntintili, the street dance series is set to follow the story of a vibrant dancer, Ntombi (Noxolo Dlamini) who struggles to live out her passion.

Speaking on the show, Ntintili said, " 'JIVA!' has been a true labour of love. Producing an entire series during a global pandemic was no small feat. But the ridiculously talented cast and crew poured every ounce of creativity into this project. Because when you have a dream, nothing can stop you. And that is ultimately the message of 'JIVA!' To dala what you must! Fight for your dreams!"

The show's choreographer Bontle Modiselle added, "With the release of JIVA! close by, I am a ball of nerves and a melting pot of excitement and anticipation. There's a lot of culture, creativity, dance and story in JIVA! and to see African excellence celebrated on a global platform is incredible. I can't wait for everyone to see it - world, this is US!"

'Jiva!' stars Candice Modiselle, Zazi Kunene, Stella Dlangalala, Sne Mbatha, Prince Grootboom, Given Stuurman, Zamani Mbatha and Anga Makubalo in supporting roles.

Watch the trailer:

Tems nabs BET Awards nomination

Posted: 09 Jun 2021 10:30 PM PDT

French acts, Bramsito and Ronisia as well as Brazilian, MC Dricka were also nominated on the list.

On Monday, June 7, 2021, it was announced that Nigerian singer, Tems was nominated in the Viewers' Choice: Best New International Act Category at the 2021 BET Awards.

She was nominated alongside South African R&B singer, Elaine; British acts; Arlo Parks and Bree Runway, who are both rappers and singers. In January 2020 and January 2021, Arlo Parks and Bree Runaway were named as part of NME's 100 Essential Artist list.

French acts, Bramsito and Ronisia as well as Brazilian, MC Dricka were also nominated on the list.

The full nominations were announced on May 27, 2021 and Nigerian superstars, Wizkid, Burna Boy were nominated in the Best New International Act category which Burna Boy has won in the last two years. For Tems, this comes after a stellar year where 'Essence,' her collaboration with Wizkid has been making the rounds across the world.

She also dropped her debut EP, For Broken Ears and got a next rated nomination at the 2021 Headies.

'Rattle Snake: The Ahanna Story' set to premiere on Netflix

Posted: 09 Jun 2021 10:00 PM PDT

The 2020 film is set to premiere exclusively on the streaming platform on a yet to be confirmed date.

Play Network studios' 'Rattlesnake' reboot is finally joining the increasing list of Nollywood titles on global streaming platform, Netflix.

According to executive producer, Charles Okpaleke, 'Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story' has been licensed by Netflix for international release.

"Shout out to my Rattlesnake team!! I can't wait for Nigerians in diaspora and the international community as a whole to see this master piece on @naijaonnetflix," Okpaleke wrote on Instagram.

Directed by Ramsey Nouah, the reboot brings twists to the original classic by Amaka Igwe that follows the story of Ahanna, a young man who turns to crime following the betrayal of his uncle and mother. He sets up a gang of multi-talented criminals called The Armandas and they thrive till they meet their waterloo. It stars Stan Nze, Bucci Franklin, Osas Ighodaro, Tobi Bakre, Odera Adimorah, Emeka Nwagbaraocha, Brutus Richards as well as Nollywood veterans Chinyere Wilfred, Chiwetelu Agu, Ejike Asiegbu, Nobert Young, Gloria Young and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde.

The reboot premiered in November 2020, a few months after the government eased off the Covid-19 lockdown. Amid the pandemic, the film reportedly grossed N70 million in box office.

This will be Play Network's second film on the streamer following the debut of its multiple award-winning 'Living In Bondage: Breaking Free'.

Flavour Reacts To Questions About Him Singing Gospel Songs Yet Grinding Against Curvy Women In Music Videos

Posted: 09 Jun 2021 09:00 AM PDT

Singer, Flavour, has responded to questions about him singing gospel songs yet grinding against curvy women in music videos.

Flavour declared that his talent has many facets and he's not about to apologize for it.

The singer, who easily switches between singing about God and singing about women's rounded behinds and breasts, reacted today after a follower questioned if it's the same person who does both.

A photo of Flavour grinding his crotch against the curvy backside of a woman was shared online with the text: "Nor be Flavour way sing Lord you're the most high be this?"

Flavour, whose birth name is Chinedu Okoli, responded: "Yes ooo na me ooo."
 
Singer Chike then said in Flavour's defence: "It's good to put God in everything we do."

And Flavour left a comment, agreeing with him.

Mercy Aigbe – “I Might Give Marriage Another Shot”

Posted: 09 Jun 2021 08:00 AM PDT

Mercy Aigbe, a popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker, has revealed she is open to give marriage another shot, giving fans a hint that she has found love again.

It would be recalled that the beautiful thespian and mother of two has been married twice. Her first marriage ended due to interference from her mother-in-law, who she said was not in support of her son marrying from a different tribe. Then, in 2013, she married Nigerian hotelier, Lanre Gentry, but it ended in 2017 after she accused him of domestic violence.

Mercy took to Instagram to reveal that her man, who she referred to as "D owner", sent her flowers and a sweet note while she was on set.

She added, "Love sweet sha" then said in Yoruba that it isn't right to lie, going on to say that she might change her mind and give marriage another try.

She wrote;

So D Owner' sent me flowers on set with a note that says "Keep flying high babe, I am rooting for you " love you forever

It's the little things!

Agbeke Aya 'D Owner '

Maybe, just maybe I might change my mind and give Marriage another shot! Love sweet sha, Iro o da

Maheeda – Why I Declined Offer To Act Porn

Posted: 09 Jun 2021 07:00 AM PDT

Caroline Sam, popularly known as Maheeda, a former gospel singer-turned-nudist, has opened up on why she declined juicy offers to act a pornographic movie.

Maheeda who has no qualms with posting raunchy and nude pictures of herself on social media, has stated that it was not something she pictured herself doing.

In an interview with Saturday Beats, Maheeda revealed that she once declined an offer to act in a pornographic movie. In her words, "Yes, I have been approached to act porn but I rejected it. I just did not see it happening in my head."

The mother of one also maintained that she had not abandoned her music career but was focusing on 'more important' things. She said, "I have not quit music yet. However, there are some things, like family, that are more important than music."

Asked if she had a crush on any Nigerian entertainer, the self-proclaimed 'Naija bad girl' said, "My crush has always been Davido. I would grab a chance to go on a date with him if I ever have the opportunity."
 
Advising young ladies in the music industry, Maheeda said, "Invest outside the music industry even as the fame and money comes. Also, when nothing is working out well, make sure your health and family is working fine. Do your best and leave the rest."

Nigerian Celebrities React To Twitter Suspension By Buhari Govt

Posted: 09 Jun 2021 06:00 AM PDT

Celebrities have shared their thoughts on the indefinite suspension of social media platform, Twitter, by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government.

On Friday, minister of information, Lai Mohammed, announced in a statement on Twitter, the indefinite ban of the microblogging platform in the West African country.
 
Nigerian celebrities have condemned the Federal government for making such decision. Multiple award-winning musician, Banky W, said; "They can't stop kidnapping, armed robbery and terrorism… the country is as unsafe as ever…  yet they can seize passports and block bank accounts of peaceful protesters. They ban cryptocurrency. They ban Twitter. Completely out of touch with the plight of young people."

SamKlef, a respected music producer, responded, saying; "Ghen ghen! The most stupid president in history who failed in 1985 after planning a coup. Came back through the help of desperate tinubu to destroy Nigeria. This same tweeter wey apc use call out Jonathan and use campaign and call results.  Welcome to the zoogerian."

Debo Macaroni, a social media comedian, stated that "General Buhari and APC used this same Twitter to criticize past administrations and campaign for elections.. Now that the citizens are holding them accountable with the same platform, heat is catching them. They want to take away the people's freedom to speak. Dictatorship 101."

See more reactions below;

Confuse bunch!! Imagine banning Twitter in Nigeria and still using the same App to let us know! What are the measures to effect this suspension abeg?😮‍💨🤡 https://t.co/TcnOwfvZ9k

Must we kikiki about everything??
This Twitter in Nigeria ban is not funny! Federal Government does not rate us! Because what is THIS!!!

The one wey dey pain me na say dem use twitter logo from 2012. 🥴

— AG BABY (@adekunleGOLD) June 4, 2021

Ghen ghen! The most stupid president in history who failed in 1985 after planning a coup. Came back through the help of desperate tinubu to destroy Nigeria. This same tweeter wey apc use call out Jonathan and use campaign and call results. Welcome to the zoogerian. pic.twitter.com/PTE56aFSdh

— SAMKLEF ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@SAMKLEF) June 4, 2021

I will tell my children that this are clowns 🤡 that destroyed Nigeria woefully. One Na aboki wey suppose dey sell suya for night…One Na fake pastor and one Na greedy jagaban. Na only witchcraft dey carry brooms. pic.twitter.com/DLurxvz4XX

— SAMKLEF ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@SAMKLEF) June 4, 2021


 
And you use the same app to …… never mind https://t.co/5TPSJD2jCW

— RUGGEDMAN (@RuggedyBaba) June 4, 2021

Bonjour from Paris.

— THE DON (@DONJAZZY) June 4, 2021

They can't stop kidnapping, armed robbery and terrorism… the country is as unsafe as ever… yet they can seize passports and block bank accounts of peaceful protesters. They ban cryptocurrency. They ban Twitter. Completely out of touch with the plight of young people.

— Banky Wellington (@BankyW) June 4, 2021

Nigerian Government bans Twitter, and announce the ban ON Twitter. You can't make this up. Clueless.

— Banky Wellington (@BankyW) June 4, 2021

General Buhari and APC used this same Twitter to criticize past administrations and campaign for elections.. Now that the citizens are holding them accountable with the same platform, heat is catching them. They want to take away the people's freedom to speak. Dictatorship 101.

— DeboMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) June 4, 2021

Nigeria's government placed the suspension on the social media after a tweet about the 1967 civil war deleted by Twitter.

Masquerade Opens Mask After Mr Jollof Gifts Him Cash

Posted: 09 Jun 2021 05:30 AM PDT

Despite the fact that many things are considered sacred including masquerades, a certain young masquerade seemed to have thrown caution to the wind after meeting with popular comedian, Mr Jollof.

Mr Jollof who appeared to be at an event and having a good time was seen with a young masquerade and asking him if he wanted money.
 
As expected, the 'spirit creature' responded in the affirmative and the celebrity reached out to the person carrying his wads of cash beside him to get something for the young boy.

After Jollof gave the boy his first bundle of N50 notes, he quickly went on his knees with his two hands up showing respect. The comedian gave him another bundle and the young boy continued to praise the celeb.

Eventually, Jollof asked the masquerade to remove his mask and he willingly did without appearing to give it much thought.

In the caption of the post, the comedian explained that masquerades only ever flogged poor people.

In his words:

"Na Poor Man Masquerade Dey flog."

See the video below:

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