Category: Entertainment

Famous Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, has stated that her open support and campaign for president Bola Tinubu during the last election affected her.

The actress made this disclosure while advising actor Timini Egbuson on how his movie can be sold out in the Box Office.

Toyin said, “The first advice I will give you in my entire life is don’t put your mouth in politics. Don’t tell them you’re supporting anybody. Don’t support anybody, just be on your own. Be neutral.”

When Timini tried to remind her of her open support for the Tinubu presidency during the last election, the actress stated: “That was then.”

While revealing the negative impact on her craft, Toyin shouted “Haaaaaaa, it affected me oooo.”

DAILY POST reports that Toyin Abraham had cried out in early 2024 after her new release movie ‘Ijakumo’ (Born-Again Stripper) was allegedly being shared on WhatsApp.

While lamenting poor reviews on Ijakumo, the actress said, “You all will tell the world why choosing my own candidate is a crime and yours is not.”

This came after netizens vowed not to watch her movie for campaigning for Tinubu.

‘My public support for Tinubu affected me’ – Toyin Abraham warns Timini to be neutral

Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has addressed the criticisms he has been receiving over his romantic roles with married female colleagues, especially Bambam, his love interest in ‘Love In Every Word.’

Speaking in a recent interview with BBC Igbo, Arukwe revealed that he always sought the consent of his female colleagues, especially married ones, before touching them “in a certain way” during shoot.

He explained that he does that because he doesn’t want his married colleagues to have issues in their marriages over movie roles.

He specifically mentioned that he has never met Bambam or had any relationship with her before their first movie together.

“Before filming, I ask my co-lead actor if it is okay to touch them in a certain way, especially the married ones because I don’t want them to have problems at home,” the actor explained.

‘I ask my married female colleagues for permission before touching them’ – Uzor Arukwe

Popular socialite and businessman, Cubana Chief Priest has openly admitted that not supporting Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the last general election was a mistake, revealing that he is now adopting a new political approach focused on working with the federal government.

Speaking during a political gathering in Imo State, the entrepreneur described the event as the result of weeks of planning and said it symbolized the growing unity and support for the current administration.

According to him, years of political opposition had not produced the desired results, which informed the decision to change strategy.

“We have decided to partner with the government at the center. We are not ready to fight. We tried fighting and it didn’t work for us,” he said.

Chief Priest also praised Hope Uzodimma, the governor of Imo State, for maintaining a close relationship with the federal government, noting that such cooperation has helped bring development to the state.

He further commended Seyi Tinubu, whom he described as a unifying figure playing a role in strengthening relationships across ethnic and regional lines.

Reflecting on the last election, the businessman acknowledged that he had previously opposed Tinubu but now considers that decision a political miscalculation.

“Politics is a game…we don’t want to lose again and we will never waste our votes again,” he said.

He added that the growing support around the president could evolve into one of the largest political movements in the country, promising stronger mobilisation ahead of future elections.

Chief Priest concluded by offering prayers for Tinubu’s success in office and called on Nigerians to embrace unity, cooperation, and partnership as the nation moves forward.

‘I made mistake not supporting Tinubu earlier’ – Cubana Chief Priest

American rapper Rick Ross has opened up about his dream collaboration, mentioning unlikely names.

The Macback Music boss said his dream collaboration would be Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and Afrobeats star Burna Boy.

Ross, who disclosed this during a recent livestream interview, explained that such collaboration would be legendary if it were to happen.

“If I had a dream collaboration right now, it would be Rick Ross, Bob Marley, Fela Kuti and Burna Boy. Imagine such a record. To me, that’s king-level. That’s next level,” he said.

The rapper said it he have his way, he would also add iconic Nigerian-British singer Sade on the record.

“I am the boss but I don’t know if I could get Sade to collaborate with me. I will put that on the wish list. I love Sade. Salute queen,” he added.

‘Bob Marley, Fela Kuti, Burna Boy’ – Rick Ross on his dream collaboration

Veteran Nollywood actress, Eucharia Anunobi has spoken about the backlash she faced following her role in Glamour Girls 2 about 30 years ago.

Featuring in a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, Anunobi revealed that she endured heavy backlash because some people failed to understand that her role as Anita, a wild and promiscuous escort in the movie, was not her real person.

She explained that some people began to associate her with Anita’s personality in the movie and branded her “a husband snatcher and mammy water.”

She said, “I faced a lot of backlash for my role in Glamour Girls 2. You know, at that time the Nigerian populace pretended that they don’t watch such movies. So, a lot of people were labelling me. They called me Sharon Stone, Mammy Water, Husband Snatcher.

“The character I played was a student who snatched a wealthy man from his wife. So, a lot of people were seeing me as a seductress. Well, I am very alluring.

“I can’t deny that because if I deny myself that means I am denying God. A lot of people were like that leave your man with Eucharia, she’s going to take him away. It was crazy to the point that if women see me when they are with their men, they hold them tightly,” she said.

Anunobi added that she only acted a script.

The movie star revealed she was paid extra for the sizzling bathtub scene with Zack Orji in the movie.

‘I was tagged husband snatcher’ – Eucharia Anunobi

Nollywood actor, Uzor Arukwe has addressed the controversy surrounding his on-screen role with actress and reality star, Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan.

Speaking during an interview with BBC Igbo, Arukwe dismissed rumours suggesting he was romantically involved with the married actress following their roles in a film together.

The actor explained that he was careful during filming and even discussed boundaries with Bambam before performing scenes that required physical contact, stressing that he did not want to do anything that could jeopardize her marriage.

“Before I touched her, I asked her if there was any way I could touch her that her husband wouldn’t like or that might cause problems at home,” he said.

Arukwe further debunked claims that the two were intimate off-screen, revealing that he had never met Bambam before they began shooting the movie.

“That movie was the first time I had ever met her. But people started saying we slept together and were dating, which was completely false,” he added.

Uzor Arukwe reacts to rumours of destroying Bambam’s marriage

Nigerian singers, Pheelz and Khaid were allegedly robbed during a car break-in in Los Angeles, United States.

The singers disclosed this on their respective Instagram pages on Thursday, revealing that their Range Rover was broken into and valuables, including a laptop, phone, and bank cards, were stolen.

Sharing a clip of the damaged car, Khaid wrote, “Just f*cking got robbed in Cali, my passport to travel, my laptop, my f*cking harddrive. All my f*cking songs,” he lamented.

On his part, Pheelz described the incident as one of the craziest nights of his life.

He wrote, “[I] got robbed in Cali. WTF. Thank God for life.

“One of the craziest night of my life for sure.”

However, the singers did not disclose whether the incident has been reported to the appropriate authority.

Pheelz, Khaid robbed in Los Angeles

Broda Shaggy, a famous Nigerian content creator and influencer, has been reportedly hospitalised following the injury sustained from gunshot in Ogun State.

He was allegedly shot on Sunday while filming at the Sango Ota Bridge.

The details of the shooting remain sketchy as he was rushed to a private hospital in Alakuko area of Lagos State and was later referred to another hospital in Ikeja.

Abimbola Adebisi, the Lagos State police spokesperson, explained that the incident was reported by the hospital.

“The hospital reported to the command that a gunshot victim was brought to their facility, and we discovered it was Broda Shaggy when we visited the hospital”, The Sun reported.

Popular influencer, Broda Shaggy hospitalised after being shot in Ogun

Popular social media personality, King Mitchy, has publicly apologised to Nigerians following backlash over a recent live video in which she admitted to taking a substance while on air.

In a video shared on her Instagram page, Mitchy said she had reflected on her actions and acknowledged that what she did was wrong, especially because many young girls look up to her.

“I’m ready to be held accountable for my actions. For some days I’ve thought about my behaviour and I know that I was wrong,” she wrote.

She admitted that taking the substance during the live video was inappropriate and expressed regret over disappointing her followers.

“I want to be held accountable for the substance I took on live video. That was very wrong of me because there are young girls that are looking up to me one day, and I know I disappointed a lot of people,” she added.

Mitchy also tendered a public apology to Seyi Tinubu, whom she referred to as her boss, stating that although she had apologised privately, she felt the need to do so publicly since the incident happened in the public space.

“My boss, ST Seyi Tinubu, I’m so sorry. I know I apologised privately but I did not disrespect you privately I disrespected you publicly, so I want to apologise publicly. I’m so sorry sir,” she said.

She further apologised to the Ooni of Ife for mentioning his name during the controversy.

“To the Ooni of Ife, I’m so sorry for bringing your name into this, daddy,” she stated.

Mitchy also addressed activist VeryDarkMan, acknowledging his advocacy and expressing regret for previously confronting him.

“To VeryDarkMan, my brother, I see what you’re fighting for, you’re fighting for Nigeria and we can make Nigeria a better place. I’m sorry for coming at you like that. Maybe now I understand you better,” she said.

She concluded by noting that the activist needs more supporters rather than critics in the fight for a better Nigeria.

“You need more supporters, not people to fight you. I’m sorry, my brother. Thank you,” Mitchy added.

King Mitchy apologizes to Seyi Tinubu, VeryDarkMan

Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr has named her greatest Afrobeats artistes of all time, otherwise called “Afrobeats Big 3.”

In a recent interview with Hot 97 FM, Starr picked Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, and Rema as the greatest Afrobeats artists of all time.

The usual suspects Davido and Burna Boy, who are often tipped along with Wizkid as the Afrobeats Big 3, were conspicuously snubbed by Ayra Starr.

“My Afrobeats Big 3 would be Tiwa Savage, Wizkid and Rema. My solid Big 3,” she said.

Meanwhile, Ayra Starr has revealed why she relocated from Nigeria to New York, disclosing that her friends and cultural proximity influenced her decision.

“I spent the last two summers in New York and last summer I lived in Hell’s Kitchen for about three months with my friends. We were watching American shows and movies. It was fun.

“Also, growing up, I had always wanted to come to America. So which city would I want to go? LA is too far, the time difference with Nigeria is nine hours. So, I chose New York,” she explained in an interview with Angela Yee.

Ayra Starr picks Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Rema as Goats of Afrobeats