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“See my sister, I know you are waiting on the Lord to give you the right partner. Marriage is a beautiful thing, but as marriage never come, my sister, born pikin [have a child],”

Singer Candy Bleakz has spoken out about the growing trend of relocating abroad, popularly referred to as “japa.”

In a recent video, she shared thoughts on the challenges of living abroad, cautioning Nigerians to think carefully before making the move.

Candy Bleakz highlighted the harsh realities of life abroad, including demanding work schedules, high living costs, and harsh weather conditions.

She emphasised that the idea of “greener pastures” abroad is not always accurate.

The singer advised Nigerians doing well to reconsider relocating, warning the stresses and monotony of life abroad may not be worth it.

Candy Bleakz suggested that relocation should only be considered as a last resort, when opportunities in Nigeria are limited.

She emphasised that people often overlook the difficulties of living abroad, including the high cost of living, demanding work schedules, and lack of community.

Bleakz encouraged Nigerians to appreciate the benefits of living in their home country and to carefully weigh their options before making a decision.

She said: “Everybody is talking about Japa, japa, japa and talking about the UK, yet nobody is telling them about the price they have to pay. Did you tell them about having to work everyday from seven to six? Do you tell them about the cold, do you tell them about the bills? Or how hard it is to live.

“Do you tell them about how people don’t greet others in the UK? people don’t go anywhere unnecessarily because of tickets. One thing I have now realised about the UK is the fact that you have to work like you’re going to to die.

“I feel like it’s crazy, imagine working all your life just to pay bills. It’s just that there is peace in the country. I would advise that if you’re in Nigeria and you’re blessed and making money, don’t relocate here. It’s stressful and it’s boring. The only reason you should consider japa is if there is no hope for you in Nigeria. Even some people in UK want to go back home”.

Media personality Frank Edoho has opened up about nearly ending his career as host of the popular game show “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (WWTBAM).

In a recent appearance on the “WithChude” podcast, Edoho reflected on his seven-year marriage to Katherine Obiang, with whom he shares three children.

He said: “My ex-wife was my friend, and there were children involved. I think ours was a mismatch; I was young. When she got pregnant, I had cold feet, but I still got married. It lasted seven years, and in 2007, I left. Three years later, I remarried.

“Being friends with the opposite sex doesn’t mean you should get married because that’s a different ball game. In hindsight, maybe I should have thought about it a bit more.

“She was my good friend, but I think it was love too. I also believe we didn’t examine our relationship thoroughly before we delved into it. I’m not going to say it was solely her fault; it was my fault too, but not in the way people were depicting it.

“That was one of the times I was very depressed, but I couldn’t say anything. The first crisis happened in 2007, but I still stayed on for three years; then it came to a head in 2010, and I left.

“When I left, I was still doing Who Wants to Be a Millionaire; then all of a sudden, I was in the UK, and my boss called me and told me to come back to Lagos because the sponsors were hearing things about me.

“They said I wasn’t going to present this show anymore because of those rumours. I got on a flight the following morning to attend a meeting with them.

“Luckily, my boss knew everything because I’d been telling him about the altercations between us. I was also thinking about my children. They said I committed domestic violence and I was a wife-beater.

“After listening to them, I told them I would tell them everything starting from when I was dating. By the time I reached marriage and the birth of my son and first daughter, two of the ladies were crying.

“I was providing accounts of everything that happened, and I told them that I have receipts. I said nobody divorced me; I took my suitcase and left the marriage.