Actress Faithia Williams has wowed fans with a lovely photo of her dazzling in a white gown to celebrate her 53rd birthday, Igbere TV reports.
The beautiful actress shared the photo on Instagram on Saturday.
“It is with great pleasure that I am here to celebrate another year of my life. I am grateful for surviving all the challenges throughout the last 365 days and turning a year older….Happy Birthday to Me,” she wrote.
Faithia also shared another photo of her rocking a stunning attire.
Captioning the photo, she wrote: “Happy birthday to a self-willed, strong, and beautiful soul. Yes, you got it right! I am turning a year older today. HBD to me…Alhamdulillah Alhamdulillah Alhamdulillah.”
Actress Funke Akindele has said that she hopes parents withdraw their children from Dowen College after the school announced it is reviewing its policies following the death of its student Sylvester Oromoni, Igbere TV reports.
Reacting in an Instagram story on Friday, Funke said: “I hope all parents have withdrawn their children from the school. I’m so worried for children in boarding schools. A lot goes on there.”
Oromoni died under controversial circumstances in November 2021. He was alleged to have been attacked by a group of senior students for refusing to join their cult. But the state government said it could not establish a case of complicity.
The state government had ordered the indefinite closure of the school pending the outcome of an investigation into the matter.
However, in a statement on Thursday, the school shared its plans for the future.
Part of the statement read, “The Dowen College Family has had to rethink how best to reassure the public of our best intentions and how the interest of all parties can best be served in sustaining and growing the good and privileged legacy of the school.
“We have worked on enhancing our safeguarding, monitoring processes and policies to ensure better oversight functions within the school. We are also reviewing our policies with our parents, staff and students to ensure strict compliance and best practices are adhered to going forward.”
Actress Eniola Badmus has said that the attention she receives following her weight loss is overwhelming, Igbere TV reports.
The 38-year-old said this in an Instagram post on Tuesday.
According to her, she feels like a new born baby, adding that the weight loss is the start of a new journey.
“The attention I get now is quite overwhelming, feels like I’m a new born baby. It’s a new life for me and a new journey so walk with me on and be a partaker.”
In an Instagram post on September 18, 2021 Eniola announced that she had lost 25kg.
Since her recent weight loss, the actress has been flaunting her new look on social media to the admiration of her colleagues and fans.
Nollywood actor, Muyideen Oladapo, popularly known as Lala has bagged his second degree from the University of Lagos, Igbere TV reports.
The Yoruba movie star, shared pictures from the convocation ceremony held on Thursday on his Instagram page.
According to him, the ‘rare oppportunity’ of attaining his new educational qualification was a dream come true, as he appreciated God for his attainment.
Noting that the degree is just a stepping stone, Lala revealed that he will not stop until he attains the highest level of education
The movie star revealed that he has always had a burning passion for attaining greater heights and will not stop until he gets to the peak.
“I am sincerely grateful to the Almighty for this rare privilege. I have always had a burning passion for attaining a greater height in education from my tender age and I thank God I achieved the dream despite fame and other engagements,” he said.
“This is a stepping stone for me to greater achievements because I am not relenting because I want to attain the highest level of education.
“I am grateful to God for the success of my second-degree education. It took me concerted effort in achieving this because there were lots of distractions, but I bless Allah that it eventually became a success.”
Fans and colleagues of the actor have flooded his comment section with congratulatory messages and commendations.
Big Brother Naija reality star Tuoyo has survived a car accident., Igbere TV reports.
In an Instagram post on Monday, the former housemate shared a video of the damaged car.
Thanking God for life, he wrote: “Thank God for life, and everyone that was with me. Nothing shall take our life this year in Jesus name Amen.”
Fellow Big Brother Naija reality stars like Frodd, Diane Russet, Seyi Awolowo and others wrote goodwill messages to Tuoyo in the comment section of the post.
Tuoyo was the first male to be evicted from the 2019 Big Brother Naija reality TV show.
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels could not hide her joy on Wednesday, January 12 as her mother Rita Daniels, who is also an actress, celebrated her 47th birthday, Igbere TV reports.
Regina shared recent and old pictures of herself and mum on Instagram, saying she was indebted to her mother for her patience and sacrifice.
“Dear mommy @rita.daniels06 I don’t have the right words to express how special and quintessential your presence is for me. Under your shadow, I feel the safest and the happiest. Happy birthday to my sweet mother! Thanks a lot mother for the utmost love and infinite patience. I owe you a lot,” she wrote.
The actress, who prides herself as forever 16, added that she would one day make her mum proud.
“One day I will fill every fibre of your body with pride. Though I am fulfilling my promises already but it’s just getting started,” she said.
The 21-year-old also celebrated her mother for being the source of her good luck and happiness.
“The reason God has sent mothers on earth is to make sure that there is at least a person who can understand the feelings of their children and guide their daughters. Mother, you are the source of good luck and happiness in my life. My whole world illuminates in no time with your lively presence, when it comes to seeking knowledge, wisdom, and conscience. I love you my treasure,” she concluded.
Celebrating herself, Rita said in an Instagram post that while growing up, everyone around her spent all their time trying to be great.
“What a time to be alive. There’s no other way to say I am grateful for life. Everything has been orchestrated to favour me in this New Year. It’s my big day, my birthday and my party time! Happy birthday to me,” she wrote.
Big Brother Naija star, Ifu Ennada has postulated that marriage is not for broke people, Igbere TV reports.
According to her, people shouldn’t rush into marriages and bring forth children if they are broke. She claims many people usher themselves into marriages with their backup plan being their rich family member or friend.
She concluded these unborn children should be left alone chilling in their world until there is money to take care of them on earth.
She wrote; “Pls don’t get married if you are broke and don’t bring children into this world if you are broke. Some people do these things because they feel that their rich family member/friend is a backup plan but this is cruel, especially to the kids you are bringing into this world,”
“Let those kids be chilling in heaven till you have money to take care of them. Let’s do better this 2022.” she added.
Nollywood actress, Lizzy Jay has sparked mixed reactions on social media after making a confession about herself that involves love and money, Igbere TV reports.
Lizzy Jay revealed on her Instagram story that she is a gold digger although she has her own money. According to her, she wants to invest her own money and spend her man’s money.
She added that she is available for relationship as her love for a man can be bought by money.
Reacting to her statement, former Big Brother Naija ‘Lockdown’ housemate and entrepreneur, Lucy Edet wrote; “Ah! Is that what gold digger means? Because e be like na all women be that o! Some no even get their own money.”
Actress Destiny Etiko has stated that her New Year resolution is doing what she feels is genuinely right and letting go of everything else, Igbere TV reports.
The 32-year-old made this known in an Instagram post on Tuesday night.
“The energy for 2022 is: Only do what feels genuinely right in your intuition and letting everything else go,” the post read.
Nigerian actress, Tonto Dikeh has revealed that 2022 is a fresh start for her.
The proud mother of one made this known in a post she recently made on her verified social media handle on the popular social media platform, Instagram.
According to her, this year is actually a fresh start for her adding that she’ll match negative energies with success.
In the post, Igbere TV reports that Tonto who has been in several controversial situations spoke about how she is going to allow herself to swim in happiness indicating that she would not let anything come in the way of her happiness.
The post she made reads; “This is how happy I am gonno be through out 2022, if you hear anything about me!! Please believe it cause I would have more time having fun and raising a dynamic KING than confronting things that don’t and can’t pay my bills�
"2022 is a fresh start for me, I wld not tolerate no nuisances but would be calm as still waters, rough as great tidings, love like no other,patient like a dove and angry when pushed like a hungry eagle stepped on!!! Above all am working on no one reaching my limits �
"I’ll match negative energies with success and strive to be the best I can be with zero competition with my fellow!! 2022 we fixing the crown”
Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde aka KWAM 1 has penned down a message to his new wife Emmanuella Aderopo to celebrate her birthday, Igbere TV reports.
The 64-year-old shared photos of his wife on Instagram on Saturday, with a goodwill message to her.
“It’s your birthday today @emmanuellaeversmiling and it gladden my heart we celebrating this day in History together. May you celebrate many more of this in abundance of joy and happiness, with lots of wealth and good health.
“Princess from Egba-land and wifey to the Prince from FIDIPOTE RULING HOUSE in Ijebu-land. Congratulations my love, on behalf of myself and all the children, we all shared in this joyous day with you. Morounropo Balkis Nuella Ajike Ayinde Marshal,” he wrote in parts.
Also known as K1 de Ultimate, the singer tied the knot with Emmanuella at a ceremony in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Thursday, November 18.
At 64, KWAM 1 has been married to several women and is believed to have fathered 38 children.
The latest of his old wife is Titi Masha whom he got married to in 2017.
The two were seen locked in a loving embrace at a party on the eve of 2021.
Nollywood actress, Kiitan Bukola has caused a massive stir on social media after showing off the money she received at an event.
We don’t what event that was whether it was her own organized event like a birthday party or someone else’s party from the video she posted on her Instagram page, we deduce that friends and loved ones sprayed money on her.
In the video, her friends were seen sitting on the floor with thousands of naira notes scattered on the floor as they count it.
The housewarming and conferment of chieftaincy title on actor Kanayo O. Kanayo have begun in his hometown Mbaise, Imo State, Igbere TV reports.
A video the actor posted on Instagram on Wednesday showed him flanked by his family as they dance to traditional music.
Kanayo was called to bar on September 15, 2020, after gaining popularity in acting.
Nicknamed ‘Nnayi Sacrifice’, the actor had shared a video of the multi-million naira edifice on Instagram, inviting his colleagues and well-wishers to the occasion.
Advising his Instagram followers, Kanayo had one time joked that his fans should make money so that when anti-graft officials come for everyone in a compound, they would not be left out.
Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa and his wife, Dame Edith, are commemorated their 35th wedding anniversary on December 27, Igbere TV reports.
The Governor took to his verified Instagram page to express his gratitude to God for allowing him to marry her.
“My darling Edith, 35-years ago, before God and our family and friends, I said: “I do” to you. 35-years later, every morning when I wake up, I thank our Almighty God for the best and most significant decision that I have ever made,” he wrote.
“As we celebrate this milestone together, my darling, I thank you for 35 amazing years that have been full of love, light, laughter, and of course, four beautiful children. For you, I will always say: “I do.”
Edith Okowa, on her part, characterized Governor Okowa as “God’s greatest gift,” “a great husband,” and “an excellent and intentional leader.”
“My darling Ifeanyi, having you in my life is one of God’s greatest gifts. You have been a friend and a father to our beautiful children; the personification of a great husband; and an exemplary and intentional leader. Today, as we celebrate 35 years of love and togetherness, I wish you a happy wedding anniversary my love,” she wrote.
Celebrities like Toyin Abraham, Mercy Aigbe, Odunlade Adekola, Nkechi Blessing, Mama Rainbow, Tunde Kelani, Jide Awobona, Madam Saje, Toyosi Adesanya, Jigan Babaoja, Kunle Afod, Adeniyi Johnson have stormed Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe’s wedding party in Lagos, Igbere TV reports.
The celebrities shared photos and video from the event on social media on Wednesday.
Actress Tonto Dikeh has dropped a bombshell about Jane Mena claiming the pregnancy she just aborted was for her lover Prince Kpokpogri as they rekindle their beef, Igbere TV reports.
Jane Mena resurrected the dead issue between her and Tonto Dikeh with a subtle shade claiming she’s running away from signing the court papers to send the issue to court and that has brought another drama revealing some secrets about her.
Tonto Dikeh in her initial reply to Jane Mena warned her that she’s going to release more voice notes to prove to her that all that she said was nothing but the truth and now has alleged that she has done an abortion recently.
According to Tonto Dikeh, the recent abortion of Jane Mena doesn’t belong to her husband as the baby she aborted is for her lover Prince Kpokpogri and that is a serious allegation we know she won’t make without evidence to prove beyond any reasonable doubts that it’s true.
Tonto Dikeh might know the gravity of the allegations of Jane Mena aborting a pregnancy that belongs to Prince Kpokpogri hence we know she’s prepared to prove her claims but then if it turns out to be true, it’s going to damage Jane Mena more than her.
Former beauty queen and actress Regina Askia on Wednesday shared an art portrait of herself from a fan identified as Artsbystardom, Igbere TV reports.
The beauty queen shared a photo of the pencil drawing on Instagram, thanking him for the early birthday gift.
“An early birthday gift from @artbystardom Great talent, Beautiful work. Thank you,” she wrote.
The former actress had on Tuesday announced that she would be clocking 54 on Thursday.
Giving us a sneak peek of what 54 looks like, Regina shared stunning photos of herself posing in a mini black gown on Instagram. The stylish grandma also bragged about her looks, thanking God for being so good to her.
“54 in 2 days 6 years to 60!! Someone’s Grandma loading and yet still….. Yes, it was a touch of digital Mommy make-over, but I’m here for all of it. A thankful Thursday birthday coming up !! Thank you God for being so good to me.” she wrote.
Actor Ali Nuhu has added his voice to the public outcry for justice for a young girl reportedly assaulted by her Stepmother, Igbere TV reports.
The young girl who was subjected to the cruel treatment has been identified as Hafsat. The Northern Hibiscus disclosed that Hafsat has been undergoing bad treatment at the mercy of her stepmother since her biological mother left her father.
Reacting to the viral call for justice, Nuhu shared the post querying the kind of bad thing the girl might have committed to go through such horrible treatment.
“Sometimes we are our own problem, what has this innocent souls done?” he, wrote.
Chika Ike has averred the reason she chooses to keep her personal life private but chooses to make her lifestyle public, Igbere TV reports.
According to the actress, she is a lover of beautiful architecture and interior design and she does so by blending her personal life with her passions.
She shared photos of fine interior decorations of some apartments and revealed that she tries her best to make her fans see into her lifestyle but her private life is always under lock.
She captioned her post as:
"Personal life private, lifestyle public…✨�I love beautiful Architecture and interior design.”
Actress Stella Damasus on Tuesday shared a video of herself teaching Nigerians how to pronounce her surname, Igbere TV reports.
The mother of two uploaded the video on Instagram.
“A lot has happened recently with my surname, first of all, I am not here to destroy anybody’s childhood but some people have asked me for the right pronunciation since I said my name is not Damascus, my name is really not Damascus, there is no C in my name. My name is Stella Damasus, that is the name, it’s not Damascus,” she said.
Stella has been tutoring social media users on the correct spelling of her surname.
Tired of people calling her Damascus, which is the capital city of Syria and the oldest capital in the world, the 43-year-old attempted to set the record straight in a tweet on Sunday.
“My name is Stella Damasus, not Damascus,” she wrote.
What many do not now know, however, is that her family’s original name was Ojukwu.
The mother of two disclosed the reason behind the change of name in an interview with BBC Igbo last year.
Speaking in the Igbo language the actress explained that during the civil war, Nigerian soldiers thought her family was related to the late Odumegwu Ojukwu who led the Biafran Army, which prompted the change of name.
“My surname is Ojukwu but during the Biafran war, Nigerian soldiers thought that we are related to the family of Odumegwu Ojukwu. That is the reason for the change,” she said.
She explained that Nigerian soldiers killed many of her father’s kin in Asaba because they shared the same surname with Ojukwu.
Due to the crisis, her grandfather decided that the family should adopt his first name Damasus (a Greek name) to keep them safe.
Veteran actress Joke Silva will star as Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti in the forthcoming biopic Funmilayo: The Lioness of Lisabi based on the life of the late activist.
The actress made this known in an Instagram post on Tuesday.
The film will recount the life of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, mother of late Fela Kuti and will include appearances from her grandchildren Femi Kuti, Yeni Kuti and others, Igbere TV reports.
Filmmaker and director of the film Bolanle Austen-Peters had earlier announced the cast of the movie.
“So we started and made history today. We wanted to create a legacy project so we went for authentic stuff. How can it get more authentic than having the true blood of Funmilayo Ransome Kuti in the room. Funmilayo had four children. Dolupo, Olikoye, Olufela ala “Fela” and Bekolari. They were all represented by their children and niece for Dolupo.
“The head of the Ransome Kuti family was there; Mr Dotun Ransome Kuti (the son of Olikoye playing his Dad, Olikoye; the first child of Fela was there too, Yeni playing her Aunt Dolupo and Fela’s son too, Kunle was there playing Fela, his Father. They came to pay homage but they did more. Loading FRK the movie. Thanks to the estate of Funmilayo who entrusted me with the story and access to family archives. This story will inspire many of us,” she wrote.
Reacting to her tweet, some fans jokingly said they will continue to call her Damascus.
Bams wrote, “Your name is Damascus not Damasus. Fix up.
Ben wrote, “Damasus is for you and your documents shikina.”
“I just came to understand that it’s Stella Damasus and not Stella Damascus. My childhood has been ruined,” Sonjoe Kutuh wrote.
“With all due respect ma, try to pronounce your “Damasus”. Okay, now pronounce “DAMASCUS”, you self feel am abi,” Itunzyy wrote.
"Aunty Stella DamasCus @stelladamasus , sorry ma we cannot unlearn what we grew up pronouncing. This is a petition for you to change your name from “Damasus” to the original one, “DAMASCUS”. Thanks dearie,” Blaq wrote.
Actress Adesua Etomi says her musician husband Banky W is now doing music the way he wants it, Igbere TV reports.
Adesua, who has a son with Banky, stated in a post to Instagram on Thursday that she is happy with the phase where he is and how he is telling his story through music.
“I love this phase that you are at babe. Doing the music that you want to do. Exactly how you want to do it. Speaking about the things that are true to you,” she wrote.
The actress added that although Banky is doing music for himself, it speaks to her and so many others.
Banky W featured Adesua in his latest single ‘Jo’. The EME boss told Simi Drey on BEAT FM in a recent interview that he got the inspiration for the song the very first time his wife danced for him.
The 2021 AMAA ceremony recently went down and it was indeed a celebration of African talents
The AMA Awards, are presented annually to recognize excellence among professionals working in, or non-African professionals who have contributed to, the African film industry, Igbere TV reports.
It was founded by Peace Anyiam-Osigwe and is run through the Africa Film Academy. The awards are aimed at honouring and promoting excellence in the African movie industry as well as uniting the African continent through arts and culture.
The award was attended by AMMA nominees Rita Dominic, Funke Akindele, Gloria Anozie Young. Others include JJC Skillz, Paul Obazeli, Maureen Solomon, Gideon Okeke, Keppy Bassey, Bimbo Manuel and Dayo Amusa.
Nollywood divas Funke Akindele-Bello and Rita Dominic both lost the best actress category to their Ugandan colleague Joan Agaba.
See what some of the celebrities wore to the event.
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