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  Laycon, the celebrated winner of Big Brother Naija Lockdown season 5, marked his 30th birthday with a distinctive and meaningful photoshoot outfit.  The artist, whose real name is Olamilekan Agbeleshe, explained that the outfit symbolized freedom from obstacles and delays. In a unique fashion statement, Laycon shared images of himself dressed as a jailer, accompanied by a caption that conveyed his liberation as he enters his 30th year.  His Instagram post read, "CHAPTER 30: Breaking Free! Happy Birthday Conny."

Renowned Nigerian artist, Yemi Alade, has openly shared her perspective on marriage, highlighting that she does not feel pressured to tie the knot.  In a recent interview on Cool FM with Tacha, she discussed her stance on this matter. Alade acknowledged the common trend of people rushing into marriage towards the end of the year.  She offered advice to single women, emphasizing the importance of selecting the right life partner rather than succumbing to societal pressure. She expressed her view by stating, "People often get married, especially towards the end of every year.  I’m not feeling pressured. When the time is right, it will happen." Addressing the challenge of family pressure, Yemi Alade empathized with individuals who face such expectations from their loved ones.  She suggested that those who genuinely care for your well-being will understand the significance of finding the right life partner and exhibit patience in this regard. Alade added, "Family pressur...

  In a world where the fight for gender equality continues, influential media personality and author, Toke Makinwa, has taken a stand to empower women through her recent words of wisdom.  In an age where financial independence is a crucial aspect of personal empowerment, Makinwa's advice to women resonates strongly.  Makinwa, known for her candid and empowering messages, has once again spoken up about the importance of women achieving financial independence.  Her message is clear: if you can't buy it for yourself, don't ask him.  While this advice might appear straightforward, the underlying message is one of self-reliance and self-worth. Financial independence is a topic that has gained increasing attention in recent years.  It's not just about earning money; it's about having control over one's financial life, the ability to make choices, and the freedom to live life on one's own terms.  Makinwa's message emphasizes the idea that women should not rel...

  Afrobeat sensation Davido has joyfully broken his silence following the birth of his twins.  The celebrated artist, whose real name is David Adeleke, recently welcomed a boy and a girl with his wife, Chioma. While the couple had not officially confirmed the news, Davido dropped hints in his song "In The Garden," referring to his wife as "Mama Ibeji" (mother of twins).  He also tweeted earlier, expressing that this week would be the best in his life.  His brother, Adewale Adeleke, added to the excitement with his thanks to God on Twitter. Now, the news is confirmed with a video circulating online showing Davido and Chioma leaving the hospital with their twins.  Davido shared a post on Instagram, highlighting the importance of faith and the strength to weather life's storms. Speaking at an event, Davido shared how he and Chioma discovered the news of expecting twins, leaving them both amazed.  He noted the coincidence that his twins were born in the same mo...

  Actress Regina Daniels has expressed her deep appreciation and admiration for her senior colleague and on-screen mom, Mercy Johnson-Okojie.  Regina, affectionately known as Gina, praised Mercy for her significant role in her acting career and the inspiration she has been. Regina shared fond memories of her childhood, when she would proudly tell her primary schoolmates that Mercy Johnson was her biological mother due to the immense love and support she received from her.  She credited Mercy with guiding and correcting her whenever she needed it. Reuniting with Mercy on a movie set brought back nostalgic feelings for Regina.  She shared a clip of memorable moments from their time together on set and expressed her desire to meet her "queen" Mercy again in person. Regina also praised Mercy for her compassion, humility, and exemplary role as a wife and mother.  She expressed her gratitude for having someone like Mercy in her life and vowed to continue making both h...

  Ilebaye Precious Odinya, the winner of BBNaija 'All-Stars' season 8, shared her heartfelt reaction to her victory.  She expressed that she never expected to make it to the finals of the show, initially believing that she might only last a few weeks in the house. Her journey in the Big Brother house was a surprise even to her, as she didn't have high expectations when she was invited to the show.  Being one of the all-star housemates with the least number of followers on social media added to her uncertainty.  She mentioned that her earlier eviction after three weeks during a previous season made her anticipate a shorter stay. Ilebaye attributed her success in the show to her unwavering faith in prayer, despite competing against more popular ex-housemates, which initially seemed intimidating.  She expressed that she had no regrets about her performance but wished she had taken more advantage of the Saturday night parties to dance and have fun. Reflecting on her...

  As the reality program nears its conclusion, evicted Big Brother Naija All Stars contestant Hazel Oyeze Onou, aka Whitemoney, has claimed that Ilebaye has the advantage. Ilebaye's emergence as the final Head of House of the season, according to Whitemoney, indicates that the stars are aligning for her, as she said on the most recent edition of one of news platform which was presented by reality star Christy O. He said it was her time, regardless of whether she took home the N120m big prize. "She [Ilebaye] has really done well for herself: The last Head of House," Whitemoney remarked. How likely are things? Leave everything as it is; grace and powers are with her. [9/25, 9:28 PM] Spice Girl: So, she only has her time. It's just her moment, whether she wins the [grand prize] or not. The reason for this is that nothing that should be working against her is. Even when she is mistaken, it doesn't continue to work against her. So now is her turn.

Kizz Daniel has discussed the impact having children has on his life. He said during a guest appearance on the most recent Afrobeats Podcast episode, which was hosted by Adesope Olajide. The performer said during his appearance on the program that his children had transformed him. He claimed that having children made him more social and understanding, bringing out a different kind of personality in him. The singer of "Shuperu" said that having children makes him want to be a decent person and that he values the person he has become as a result. Having children has just made him more human, and he expressed his gratitude for this. I am able to connect and relate to people better, and I constantly strive to be a nice person. Speaking of the education Kizz Daniel claims he instills in his kids, he claimed that he is both a strict and cheerful parent. "I have a strong hand, and I don't make Kizz Daniel with them. I'm training them to be militants." Even their un...

  Erica Nlewedim, a former Big Brother Naija reality star, has cautioned fans to stop bringing up the program in their talks. She also promised to stop discussing the show. On Friday morning, Erica announced this on her verified X handle. Please quit involving me in BBN turmoil, she pleaded, adding, "I'm not even going to trouble myself talking about BBN related subjects anymore. The sentence ends. According to theglobalnewsupdates, Erica was expelled from the Big Brother Naija reality competition in 2020's "Lockdown" episode for breaking House rules. Erica boasted that she had only ever been rejected from one aspect of life—a reality show—in a recent interview with Tacha on Lagos' Cool FM.

  As the Big Brother Naija grand finale draws near, Senator Dino Melaye, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for governor in Kogi State, has sought support for Ilebaye, a resident of the State and a housemate on the show. Melaye, a two-term member of the National Assembly, made this appeal after Ilebaye's father paid him a visit on Monday at his Abuja home. In the next Kogi State election on November 11, 2023, it's important to note that the PDP governorship candidate is the only contender having a female deputy governorship candidate. Melaye announced his desire to vote for the Kogi-born housemate, who has already earned a spot in the reality TV show's "Top 5," on Monday night while posting a picture of the visit by Ilebaye's father to his verified social media accounts. He emphasized that voting for the female BBNaija Season 8 housemate and current Head of House (HoH) is a vote for the entire Kogi State. He referred to her as "one of our own....

  Venita Akpofure and Cross Okonkwo, roommates on BBNaija All Stars, argue angrily about the other housemates' response to the wager challenge. On Thursday, Venita overheard Cross discussing the roommates' slack attitudes toward the week's wager. This is when everything began. The woman of two scolded her colleague for ignoring her dental condition while being on medicine, incensed at being grouped with others. "It is your responsibility if you cannot communicate well. I informed your moron that I had a toothache and I'm taking medicine, Venita yelled, raising her voice. Stand there, dey shout. Angered by the explanation she gave, Cross made fun of her for not participating in the team effort even before her toothache.

  Venita, a contestant on Big Brother Naija All Stars, has disclosed that Pere underwent major heart surgery. After a Wednesday disagreement with Cross on the wager, she revealed this. According to Venita, Pere passed out in the US and missed 10 months of work owing to the illness. She claims that Pere is experiencing tremors and that his problem is serious. This boy had an open heart surgery after collapsing somewhere in America, which caused him to lose nearly 10 months of work. He told me last week that he was experiencing tremors, she said.

  Davido, a well-known performer, complimented Rema for winning the first-ever "Best Afrobeats Song" award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in New Jersey, USA, on Tuesday night . Rema won the award over Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and others, according to The Nation. Rema thanked the Nigerian music greats Davido, Burna Boy, and Wizkid for their contributions to afrobeats and for putting the genre on the international stage as he accepted his prize. Rema thanked the Nigerian music greats Davido, Burna Boy, and Wizkid for their contributions to afrobeats and for putting the genre on the international stage as he accepted his prize. Attending the event, Davido called Rema's victory "well deserved."

  Michael Collins Ajereh, a seasoned Nigerian producer and music executive better known as Don Jazzy, congratulated Rema, a signee of his, after the remix of his hit song, "Calm Down," featuring Selena Gomez, became the first African song to reach the billion-stream milestone in Spotify history. The Mavin CEO stated that Rema's accomplishment wasn't "small at all." Massive congratulations to @heisrema as Calmdown ft. @selenagomez just crossed 1 billion streams on Spotify, Don Jazzy posted on his X page. This is by no means a little thing. I appreciate your love and support, guys. The original version of "Calm Down" was recognized by Guinness World Records as the top song on the world's first regional streaming chart, according to theglobalnewsupdates.

Senegalese-American artist Akon has admitted that he is "the stingiest man on the planet" because one needs to be cautious in order to keep their money. While appearing as a guest on the most recent episode of Impulsive Podcast, the singer of "Blame It On Me" revealed this. If you want to be prosperous, keep being economical, advises Akon. The world's most conservative man, I am. Additionally, he cautioned friends and followers against purchasing a private plane if they want to "stay rich." Whatever you do, avoid owning a [private] jet, he said. Having a jet requires spending at least $2–3 million a year on maintenance, my friend. More money is spent on maintenance than the actual cost of the plane. I always recommend doing this, everyone. You must be able to live off of the money you have right now. When you think about it that way, you will be very cautious.

  Big Brother tells Mercy Eke about disobeying the rules, and she responds by threatening him. Ilebaye soothes her, and she screams, "Stop f*cking playing with me." Thursday's pool party isn't behind, but the Saturday night party brings out the drama. Mercy ended up in a chat with Ilebaye yesterday, following the planned pool party. Mercy begs God not to let her win the competition, saying, "This is between me and God." She is questioned by Ilebaye about her expectations for the competition. Mercy continues to extol the virtues of her devoted following and how they have helped her become a two-time BBNaija program winner. "I'll take home the prize again. Are you guys fooling me?" she poses the provocative question. Ilebaye continues to applaud her success by clapping her hands and creating a noise. Biggie alerts Mercy to an infringement on the microphone as she continues to boast. Angry at Big Brother, she does. "Biggie… She yells at Biggi...

  As she expresses the negativity Seyi, another roommate, has been feeding to her love interest, Adekunle, BBNaija All Stars housemate Venita Akpofure breaks down in tears . Venita was able to contain her feelings in the changing room on Sunday morning, but she eventually felt overwhelmed. Other housemates, Kim, Oprah, and Alex attempted to console her while asking what the problem was as she sobbed. She said that Seyi was continually spreading unfavorable information about her to Adekunle, and as a result, he had ceased communicating with her. Adekunle has stopped talking to me because Seyi has been criticizing him, even though he should be acting in my best interests, she claimed.

  Bobrisky, a controversial crossdresser, has disclosed how much he paid for his newly acquired liposuction physique. Bobrisky revealed that the cost of his BBL operation was N4.5 million. He revealed this information to comedian and media darling Egungun during a question-and-answer session. Let's not forget that Bobrisky recently had BBL surgery and flaunted it a few days after the passing of his father. He claimed that his BBL cost a staggering 4.5 million naira to the interviewer, Egungun. Additionally, he asserted that the surgery was performed in Nigeria. He claimed that he was only wearing slippers underneath his birthday robe when asked how much his shoes cost. The pricey golden dress has a 1.5 million naira value. Bobrisky went on to say that his nails cost $200,000, his hair cost a staggering $1.8 million, and his gorgeous gown with gold embroidery cost him 1.5 million naira. The total value of his jewels and other accessories was above 6 million naira. Bobrisky said that...

  The marriage between Bolanle Ninalowo and Bunmi, his wife, has terminated. The Nollywood celebrity announced the information in a lengthy Instagram post on Friday. Ninalowo said that he and Bunmi had decided to "go our separate ways and headed for an irreconcilable marriage dissolution" in the article. The star stated that the couple will share parenting duties. The movie star urged the public to "please respect our privacy and pray for us during this process as we heal and move on". "At last, I concede that the End of a Road is a fact! A depressing truth that leaves room and hope for a better and more fruitful future! "A sad reality for my gorgeous and devoted children, but one that is vital for a happy and loving future. A depressing truth that I fervently hoped, nurtured, and labored to avoid for the good of all.  I now have to face the terrible fact that my children are much older and have a greater awareness of my grief and problems with them! A sob...

  Doyin Davids, a fellow Big Brother Naija contestant, claimed that her erstwhile friend Ilebaye had been playing the victim game all along. Following the argument between Ilebaye and Whitemoney about the sound system provided for the house for their wager, Doyin made this remark. Ilebaye argued with Whitemoney after turning on the music system and turning it up after Whitemoney did. Whitemoney claimed that Ilebaye asked her to turn down the sound since he simply wanted to disturb by turning up the system's level at an ungodly hour. Ilebaye, on the other hand, claimed that no one cared about her "noise making" and that she upped the volume because she wanted to make a song. Doyin was spotted talking with Cross in the HOH restroom after the fight and tears from Ilebaye. She revealed that Ilebaye had played the house and had been acting the victim to earn favor with Nigerians and win the money.