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Popular Nigerian singer, Portable, has revealed that he turned down N5 million to perform at President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s inaugural concert. This comes on the heels of the “Renewed Hope” concert, which took place in Abuja last night ahead of the May 29 inauguration. The concert featured a star-studded lineup, including captivating performances by KCee, Wande Coal, Fireboy, Olamide, Brymo, Asake, Seyi Vibez, Naira Marley, and other artists. Speaking on the reason for his absence, Portable revealed that the inauguration team offered him N5 million but he declined because they wanted to “rip” him, considering the initial rate was set…
Nigerian media personality, singer, and dancer, Yeni Kuti, has revealed that she can’t leave her husband over infidelity. The 62-year-old dancer made this revelation during a recent interview with popular media personality, Chude Jideonwo. Yeni, who lost her husband, Femi Segun, to the cold hands of death in 2014, said she would not leave her partner because he cheated on her. She said that is her personal choice and she shouldn’t be judged for choosing to stay with an unfaithful man. Speaking further, Yeni said her father, late legendary Afrobeat singer Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti, had 27 wives and her mother…
Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie, has replied to an Instagram user who accused her of using Yul Edochie and his first wife, May’s marital crisis to gain attention. It all started when Rita, who is married to Yul Edochie’s uncle and has previously shown support for May on social media, once again took to her Instagram page to assert that May will find happiness again. In a post shared on her Instagram page on Friday morning, May 26, Rita expressed that the “egg” would soon break and prayed that tears and agony would befall anyone who had put May through trials.…
Veteran Nollywood star, Pete Edochie, has broken his silence following the controversy surrounding the way he greeted revered Yoruba monarch, the Ooni of Ife, at a recent event. The thespian recently met with the Ooni of Ife at the birthday celebration of Nigerian philanthropist and wife of Nigerian oil mogul, Tein Jack-rich, Elizabeth Jack-rich. Pete Edochie, who entered the venue in the company of his colleague, Kanayo O Kanayo, first walked to the Ooni’s table to exchange pleasantries with him. The actor gave the traditional ruler the popular Igbo backhand handshake, which the Ooni accepted, with smiles etched on their…
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has for the umpteenth time shown that he doesn’t care about people’s opinions regarding his marriage to his second wife, actress Judy Austin. The movie star took to his official Facebook page this morning to share a video of himself and his second wife in a praise and worship session. In the video, the controversial actor and Judy are seen clapping and singing praise songs during their devotion in the early hours of today. Yul posted the video with the caption, “Start your day like this and blessings will overflow in your life. Yul Edochie. Judy…
A video of the hilarious moment popular Nigerian influencer, Enioluwa, created a huge scene when a python was placed on his neck has surfaced online. The content creator, who is currently making waves in the Nigerian entertainment scene, paid a tourist visit to the Python Temple in Benin Republic and opted to participate in one of the activities, which involves hanging a snake around one’s neck. When the guide draped the long python around his neck, Enioluwa panicked and started screaming in fear because of the slithering reptile. He also started vibrating like he was having a seizure and tapped…
Nigerian singer, Cynthia Morgan has shared an encounter she had with veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie in 2016. After a video of Pete exchanging pleasantries with revered Yoruba monarch, the Ooni of Ife, surfaced online and garnered reactions, Morgan took to her Instagram page to narrate an incident where she claimed Pete forced her to do something against her tradition. The video showed Pete Edochie shaking hands with the Ooni of Ife instead of prostrating or bowing down, as is customary in Yoruba culture. This action by Pete Edochie received criticism on social media, with many considering it disrespectful to…
Popular Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, better known as ‘RMD’, has taken to social media to celebrate his son’s graduation from university. The proud father shared a series of photos from his son’s graduation ceremony held recently, including rare photos of his family. He did not, however, reveal the school from which his son graduated or the type of degree he received. The photos featured heartwarming moments with the graduand, his wife, their daughter, and his parents, resulting in remarkable family portraits. Overwhelmed with joy by his son’s accomplishment, the 61-year-old actor expressed gratitude to God for blessing him with an…
Bruno Fernandes has revealed why he did not celebrate his goal during the Red Devils’ 4-1 victory over Chelsea on Thursday night. The Portuguese played down issues with the Blues stars after his penalty during the win at Old Trafford. According to Fernandes his lack of celebration was due to frustration, having missed a chance earlier in the game. Erik Ten Hag’s side beat the Blues with goals from Casemiro, Anthony Martial, and Marcus Rashford. The win confirmed their place in next season’s Champions League. Fernandes was asked by Sky Sports about the spat between the player after his goal.…
Alex Iwobi has declared that Everton players will give their all to stay in the Premier League. The Toffees will host Bournemouth at Goodison Park in their final game of the season knowing full well that only a goal will guarantee their stay in the top-flight. The Merseysiders barely survived the drop last season and moving down to the Sky Bet Championship would be catastrophic for the club going by their precarious financial situation. Everton will lose around £100m if they are relegated from the Premier League. Iwobi is not willing to consider that possibility as they take on Bournemouth.…