Category: Entertainment

Music icon, Onyeka Onwenu dies at 72

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Nigerian music icon and actress, Onyeka Onwenu affectionately known as the Elegant Stallion, has reportedly died at the age of 72. According to reports, she was said to have died on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli. An eyewitness who was at the party confirmed the news. “Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli today (Tuesday, July 30, 2024), and after performing, she slumped. “She was taken to Reddington Hospital and she couldn’t make…

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Sean Combs allegedly ‘paid’ $1m for 2Pac’s assasination – Report

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Sean Diddy Combs, popular American rapper has been implicated in an alleged connection to the murder of Tupac Shakur, with court documents claiming he paid $1 million to have the late rap icon killed. According to reports, court filings by the prosecutor overseeing Tupac’s murder case extensively mention Combs, citing allegations made by Duane “Keefe D” Davis, currently facing charges in the murder, that Combs orchestrated a $1 million payment for Tupac’s assassination. In documents filed recently, Combs is referred to 77 times under his known aliases such as Puffy,…

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MURIC calls for ban of movie with Nancy Isime in Niqab

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In a statement signed by the Executive Director of the Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the group on Thursday called for the ban of a yet-to-be-released movie where popular actress Nancy Isime and other actresses wore purdah, an Islamic full covering popularly called the Niqab, and brandished dangerous weapons. The group described the movie as ‘satanic’, adding that it depicts Muslim women as criminals and incites the public against them. The statement read, “An extremely anti-Muslim film has been released into the Nigerian movie industry. The upcoming film,…

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Wiz Khalifa charged with illegal drug possession

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Wiz Khalifa, US rapper has been charged with illegal drug possession after performing at a seaside festival in Romania, where he allegedly consumed cannabis on stage, prosecutors said Sunday. The hip-hop star was headlining at the “Beach, Please!” festival in the Romanian village of Costinesti on the shore of the Black Sea, when he got caught with the drug early Sunday, prosecutors say. Cannabis is considered a “risk drug” in Romania, and possession is punishable by up to ten years in prison. Videos posted on social media show the rapper…

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Chinedu Ikedieze ‘Aki’, wife welcome baby boy

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Chinedu Ikedieze, Nollywood actor famously known as Aki, and his wife, Nneoma Nwaijah, have welcomed a baby boy into their family. The announcement was made by the actor on Saturday night through his Instagram page. In his celebratory post, Chinedu shared a heartwarming picture of himself and his wife, along with a touching image of their newborn’s tiny foot. He wrote, “My wonderful people, please rejoice with us. My wife and I have welcomed a bouncing baby boy. To God Be The Glory.” This happy news comes seven years after…

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Kiddwaya robbed of 70,000 Euros, Birkin bags in Ibiza

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Kiddwaya, reality television star has shared an incident of robbery at his villa in Ibiza, Spain, where he reported the loss of 70,000 Euros and a Birkin bag. In a video posted on Tuesday, Kiddwaya recounted the events, stating, “What’s up, guys? So something crazy happened last night. For the second time, I was robbed in Ibiza at the villa I was staying in.” He described the previous incident in 2022, involving the theft of a watch and cash. The recent robbery occurred around 3 am local time, with the…

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Davido marries long-time partner, Chioma, in Lagos

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David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has described the day of his wedding with his long-time partner, Chioma Rowland, as the best day of his life. The elated musician was heard in a video clip online saying he felt good about the decision to tie the knot with his lover. “I feel good. It’s the best day of my life. It’s a great day. We are here to receive our wife,” Davido said in the video clip. The wedding, which was staged in Lagos State, attracted dignitaries, including governors, high-profile…

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Davido sues Sophia Momodu for daughter’s custody

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David Adeleke, international award-winning singer, popularly known as Davido, has dragged Sophia Momodu, the mother of his first child, Imade, to court, seeking custody of the daughter. In an originating motion filed by his lawyers, Dr Olaniyi Arije, Okey Barrah and others, at the Lagos State High Court, dated April 17, 2024, Davido is praying the court for “an order granting joint custody of Miss Imade Adeleke to the applicant.” In the alternative, the singer prayed to the court for “an order granting to the applicant unfettered and unrestricted access…

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Justin Timberlake arrested for drunk driving

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Local prosecutors in a chic town east of New York City, has revealed that pop star, Justin Timberlake was arrested and arraigned Tuesday on charges of driving while intoxicated. The 43-year-old Timberlake, known for such hits as “SexyBack” and “Cry Me a River,” was taken into custody in Sag Harbor, part of the affluent Hamptons community, in the early hours of Tuesday. “Justin Timberlake was arrested in Sag Harbor for driving while intoxicated,” the prosecutor’s office in Suffolk County said in a statement. “He was arraigned in Sag Harbor Village…

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Jehovah’s Witnesses releases Jesus Christ Series Episode 1

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A Christian organisation, Jehovah’s Witnesses, has released an epic all-volunteer production portraying Jesus Christ’s Life and Teachings. The production, which was released in May 2024, has an 18-episode comprehensive look at the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, His personality and interactions with people. According to the Regional Spokesman of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Ezekiel Bolaji, Episode 1 is released as a special feature of the 2024 “Declare the Good News!” conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses, while subsequent episodes will be released at future conventions. “We are excited to release this to the…

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