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An autistic Nigerian woman, simply identified as Joy, has defied all odds and welcomed a bouncing baby boy into the world. The woman’s sister, who shared the news on social media, revealed that the man she claims is responsible for the pregnancy has denied his involvement. In a heartwarming video shared online, the new mother can be seen getting glammed up alongside her lively baby boy. The sister also disclosed that the family has taken on the responsibility of caring for her since the man who impregnated her refused to acknowledge it. She added that despite the stress they experienced,…
Legendary Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has stated that men are wired to cheat. The singer made this assertion in the latest season of the popular reality series “Young, Famous & African” in the presence of his wife, Annie, and fellow star, Nadia Nakai. The “African Queen” star, while sharing his thoughts on why men cheat on their spouses, noted that a man can love his wife and still cheat on her with someone he doesn’t have feelings for. In the presence of his wife, actress Annie Idibia, he explained that men’s desires are instinctual and primarily…
Controversial Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has taken to social media to gush over his second wife, Judy Austin-Edochie. The actor, who has been consistently flaunting his second wife since his return to social media after the death of his first son with his first wife, once again took to his Facebook page on Friday afternoon to hail Judy. Yul shared a video of him praising his second wife, Judy Austin, and described her as a naturally beautiful and graceful African woman. “IJELE ODOGWU. Judy Austin. Naturally beautiful and graceful African woman,” he wrote. Watch video below, Meanwhile, actress Doris Ogala,…
Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha has warmed hearts online with a recent video of himself and his mother, Ngozi Okocha. The actor, who never passes up an opportunity to shower praise on his loved ones, particularly his children, is seen in the trending video serenading his mother. In the clip, Okocha warmly welcomes his mom to his home, bounding down the stairs with a bag in his hand while chanting, “My phenomenal mama.” His mother responds with excitement, expressing her joy over the designer bag, and both engage in a lively exchange, showering each other with praise and calling themselves “phenomenal.”…
Reality TV stars, Yemi Cregx and Venita Akpofure, were the best-dressed male and female celebrities at the grand opening of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2023. The much-anticipated annual award ceremony commenced on Thursday, May 18, with a cultural day event hosted at the Federal Palace Hotel and Casino in Lagos. The star-studded affair saw many celebrities adorned in their unique and beautiful outfits, adding to the grandeur of the occasion. . However, Venita and Yemi stole the show with their distinctive and captivating outfits at the event. They both showcased their impeccable style and cultural pride, with…
Up-and-coming Nollywood actress, Temidayo Morakinyo has called out her senior colleague Shoneye Olamilekan, better known as Papa Show, for allegedly assaulting her on a movie set. Temidayo reported the alleged assault in a video that she shared on her Instagram story on Thursday, claiming that the incident occurred on a movie set in Ibadan, Oyo State. In the video, the actress showed her bleeding lips and accused the actor of punching her in the face after she reported his inappropriate behavior to her boss on Thursday. Narrating the incident, she stated that she was on a movie set on Wednesday…
Motunrayo, the sister of embattled afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, has shared a video of how their family treated police officers who came to search the singer’s house following his recent episode with them. It’s no news that Seun has an ongoing case with the Nigerian Police Force after he physically assaulted a police officer. Recall that a video of the incident went viral over the weekend. He was subsequently arrested and remanded in prison for the crime. He was, however, granted bail by a Magistrate court in Yaba, Lagos state, but is yet to be released due to an extension…
Nigerian social media influencer and podcaster, Lydia Balogun, has sparked reactions after sharing her response to receiving a N10k cash gift from a man. During a recent episode of popular podcast ‘Rants, Bants, and Confessions,’ Lydia, along with Maliya Michael and Caramel Plugg, criticized men who make grand promises of spoiling women with money but end up giving as little as N10k or N5k. Lydia shared her own experience when a man sent her N10k and noted that men should stop trying to impress girls with money they don’t actually have. Maliya on her part said that she would sever…
The family of deceased actor, Obinna Nwafor, popularly known as Saint Obi, has refuted claims that he suffered in his marriage. Following the veteran thespian’s death on Saturday, May 13, some of his close friends alleged that his failed marriage contributed to his untimely passing. Nigerian filmmaker Zik Zulu Okafor, in an article, shared a detailed account of the tragic events leading up to Obi’s death, claiming that his marriage to a financially successful woman significantly altered the course of his life. He further alleged that Saint Obi was constantly harassed by his wife’s siblings, which ultimately led to the…
A video of an Islamic cleric explaining why Muslims should not pray for late Nigerian actor, Murphy Afolabi’s soul, has gone viral and triggered reactions on social media. In Muslim belief, it is customary to offer prayers for the departed to gain favor in the afterlife. Reacting to the death of the thespian, who passed away on Sunday, May 14, and was buried according to Islamic rites on Monday, May 15, the cleric, identified as Sheikh Ahmad, declared that prayers should not be conducted for the late actor Murphy Afolabi due to the circumstances surrounding his life and work before…