‘I thank God for making me a mother’ – Funke Akindele writes after spending time at her children’s school

Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has expressed the joy of motherhood after visiting her kids’ school.

The movie star wrote the special moment she experienced at her kids’ school via her Instagram Stories on Thursday, December 2, 2021.

”I’m here at my kids’ school watching their Xmas play. I keep fighting back the tears of joy. I thank God for making me a mother,” she wrote.

‘The feeling is so good. I pray for those looking up to God for the fruit of the womb that the lord will answer your prayers and give you a new song. Amen.”

Akindele and her hubby JJC Skillz welcomed their set of twins back in 2018.

The couple tied the knot in 2016 at a private wedding ceremony.

Baba Ijesha’s trial adjourned after request to change his initial statement

The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja, on Thursday adjourned the sexual assault trial of Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, also known as Baba Ijesha. The trial was adjourned after he requested to change his initial statement.

The disgraced actor through his lawyer, Prince Kayode, requested that the court should strike out the statement that he gave at the Sabo Police Station when he was initially arrested.

His counsel said the statement he gave at the Sabo Police Station is different from the one taken at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti.

The case was adjourned to December 15th.

Baba Ijesha was detained on April 22, 2021, after the Lagos State Police Command announced his arrest for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in the care of comedian, Princess.

The actor is being charged on six counts of sexual assault by penetration, indecent treatment of a child, and sexual assault.

Khloe Kardashian’s estranged partner Tristan Thompson expecting 3rd child with personal trainer

American basketballer Tristan Thompson is expecting a third child with a personal trainer.

According to DailyMail, the NBA star is expecting a baby boy with a Texas-based personal trainer.

The trainer, Marilyn Nicole has already filed for child support from the rich NBA star before giving birth to the child.

 

Nicole said she conceived the child on the night of Tristan’s 30th birthday. At that time, the NBA star was still in a relationship with Khloe Kardashian whom they share a daughter.

However, Tristan admitted in the lawsuit that he had sex with the 31-year-old trainer but claimed that it only happened once.

In a twist, Nicole said the affair started five months before his birthday and the affair continued after she got pregnant.

Earlier in the year, an Instagram model, Sydney Chase had revealed that she had an affair with the basketballer.

The won’t be the first time Thompson will be cheating on his baby mama.

Annie Idibia and hubby 2Face Idibia all loved up as she pays him visit on set

All may have returned to normalcy in the Idibia’s clan following the recent video of Annie and her hubby 2face all loved up.The movie star took to her Instagram page on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, where she shared a video of herself and hubby all lovey-dovey.

“December…Let Love Lead The Way … 💎Nkoyo is Ruffer geh ooo,” she captioned the video.

In the now-viral video, the actress is spotted jumping on her husband as she kissed him while someone recorded. This latest move may be part of the reconciliatory move by the couple after the drama that rocked their marriage weeks ago. In September, Annie Idibia called out her husband over his ‘suspicious’ relationship with one of his baby mamas, Pero Adeniyi.

She also accused his family of not loving and caring about her since their marriage.

A few weeks later a leaked audio taping of the movie star surfaced where she threatened fire and brimstone.

2Face later released a statement asking the public to back off his marital issues.

R. Kelly and manager allegedly tried to ‘intimidate, silence’ sex abuse accusers

American singer R. Kelly and his manager have been accused of trying to intimidate and silence his alleged sex abusers.

According to PageSix, they both allegedly tried to intimidate them with tactics that included calling in a shooting threat to a theater premiering a documentary about the singer, new court papers show.

The three ladies involved, Lizette MartinezLisa Van Allen and Faith Rogers who claim they were sexually abused by the 54-year-old convict filed the Manhattan Supreme Court lawsuit alleging that; “Kelly and his inner circle … began an orchestrated effort to silence, harass, bribe and intimidate those brave young women and their friends and family.”

They alleged the singer’s manager made several attempts for the now-famous documentary ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ from going forward.

“Defendants used escalating methods of intimidation moving from legal to terroristic in a matter of hours,” the suit claimed.

The disgraced music star was recently found guilty on all nine counts charges including racketeering and violations of the Mann Act, which prohibits the transport of “any woman or girl” across state lines for any “immoral purpose.”

‘I’ll never regret the love I gave anyone, even if it wasn’t reciprocated’ – Tonto Dikeh

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has revealed that she will never regret expressing how she feels towards any partner even if she didn’t get it back.

The movie star made this known via her Instagram page on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

“I’ll never regret the love I gave anyone, even if it wasn’t reciprocated. Love always comes back full circle, that love is coming back to me in some shape or form,” she wrote.

“Keep putting love into the universe, cause it’s coming back with interest!! NO REGRETS JUST LESSONS TO GROW!!”

The mother of one’s post is coming days after she told fans that she’s no longer scared of getting her heart broken.

It would be recalled that the movie star’s last relationship with activist, Prince Kpokpogri ended in a very messy manner.

Fireboy hits 100 million streams on Boomplay

“Laughter, tears and goosebumps,” his 2019 debut album is his most streamed body of work with 58 million streams and his most recent single ‘Peru’ leading as his most-streamed single with 14.9 million streams.

In 2020, the Afropop sensation released his sophomore album “Apollo,” which had instant hits like ‘Champion’ and ‘Tattoo.’ The RnB album gathered over 57 million streams on Boomplay by 2021 pivoting Fireboy’s ingress into the Golden Club.

According to an in-depth analysis of data, Fireboy’s music enjoyed a total of 1884 playlists inclusion and is currently being consumed in 107 countries worldwide via the platform.

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian spotted together at Virgil Abloh’s tribute

American rapper Kanye West and his estranged wife Kim Kardashian were among those present at the tribute ceremony held for the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh. The estranged couple kept a united front at the event as they showed up with their first daughter, North West, where they paid tribute to the late creative director at his Spring-Summer 2022 Collection in Miami on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

Kardashian and West sat front row at Abloh’s final collection — billed as a celebration to the designer’s life and legacy — at Miami’s Marine Stadium with their daughter. The couple pulled a united front despite all the new drama in their lives – from Kim’s latest love interest, Pete Davidson and Kanye’s recent moves to get his wife back.

West and the late Abloh had a very cordial relationship as he served as creative director for the rapper’s design agency Donda.

He also art-directed the covers for West’s albums “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” and “Yeezus.”

Others at the Louis Vuitton show included 21 SavageLil BabyGunnaMetro Boomin2 Chainz, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner.

Rapper Common and Tiffany Haddish break up after over a year of dating

American rapper Common and his girlfriend Tiffany Haddish have ended their relationship after almost two years of dating.

People reports that the couple ended their relationship a while ago.

“They are never in the same city together and both of them are just too busy for a serious relationship,” a source told the publication. “I feel more confident in me and it’s not him that’s doing it. I’m just way happier and it’s like knowing I got somebody that cares about me, that really has my back. It seems like he does anyways. And I love it. I love him,” Haddish said about the rapper in 2020.

The former couple first met in 2019 on the set of “The Kitchen,” but didn’t start dating until 2020.

Haddish was previously married to her ex-husband William Stewart, whom she split from in 2013.

Common has never been married but is a dad to daughter Omoye Lynn, 24, whom he shares with ex, Kim Jones.

Ghanaian-American fashion designer Virgil Abloh dies aged 41

A statement circulated by LVMH, comprising Louis Vuitton and Off-White on Sunday, November 2021, confirms that Virgil Abloh died of cancer.

Sadly, Virgil had been battling cancer for so many years which was not public knowledge.

Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH says he is shock by the passing of Virgil Abloh describing him as a man of great wisdom.

“We are all shocked after this terrible news, Virgil was not only a genius designer, a visionary, he was also a man with a beautiful soul and great wisdom. The LVMH family joins me in this moment of great sorrow, and we are all thinking of his loved ones after the passing of their husband, their father, their brother, or their friend,” the statement said.

Until his death, Virgil Abloh was the artistic director of Loius Vuitton’s men’s collection. He held the position since 2018.

He was also the CEO of Off-White, a Milan-based label that he founded in 2012.

Virgil Abloh is survived by his wife, Shannon Abloh, and two kids, Grey Abloh and Lowe Abloh.

Nollywood veteran Clem Ohameze receives N8M for spinal surgery

Nollywood veteran Clem Ohameze has received the sum of eight million naira for surgery.

The movie star was gifted with the huge amount of money by a popular pastor, Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin.

While narrating his ordeal, the movie veteran said his health challenges started after he had a car accident some time ago. He disclosed that after the accident, he had visited the hospital where an x-ray was conducted on him to ascertain the extent of injury sustained.

According to him, the result of the x-ray showed that his “cervical vertebrae 3 had collapsed on the 4th, thereby causing pressure on my spinal cord and the retardment of the lower limb”.

The ‘Last Burial’ star said he was treated for a while and he got better. He, however, said he noticed that he started having difficulty walking later.

Ohameze is a Nigerian actor with a career spanning over two decades.

American actress Lindsay Lohan is engaged

American movie star Lindsay Lohan is engaged to her boo, Bader Shammas.

The child star took to her Instagram page on Sunday, November 28, 2021, where she shared the big news.

“My love. My life. My family. My future. @bader.shammas #love 💍,” she captioned the photos of herself and Shammas.

Lohan’s mother, Dina Lohan, was also over the moon about her oldest daughter’s engagement, told ET,

“My heart is whole. For a mother, there is nothing more important than to see your children happy and loved. Her beautiful new journey begins. Love and light.”

Lohan and Shammas’ relationship first made the headlines earlier in the year.

Wizkid is named Artist of the Year and wins Song of the Year for ‘Essence’ at 2021 AFRIMA

On November 11, 2021, the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) held at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The night was filled with the celebration of African music from across the African Continent.

At the event, ‘Essence,’ the global smash hit and Grammy favorite by Wizkid and Tems, was named song of the year. The song also won Best Collaboration, while Wizkid was named artist of the year.

Other Nigerian winners at the award are Fireboy and Legendury Beatz – they won producer of the year.

Here is a full list of winners;

Best African Female Artiste in Inspirational Music – Shanah Manjeru

African Male Artiste in Inspirational Music – Iba One

Best Artiste, Duo, or Group in African R & B Soul – Nikita Kering

Best Artist or Duo in African Dance or Choreography – Flavour, Diamond Platnumz, FallyIpupa

Best Female Artist in the Diaspora – Naomi Achu

Artiste, Duo, or Group in African Pop – Iba One

Best Group – Sauti Sol

Best Collaboration – Wizkid, Tems

Shanah Manjeru was the youngest on the AFRIMA 2021 nominee list.

Best African Rapper Lyricist – Elow’n

Best Female Artiste in Northern Africa – Manal Benchlikha

Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa – Dizzy Dros

Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa – Eddy Kenzo

Best Female Artist Central Africa – Shan L

Best Female Artist in East Africa – Nikita Kering

Male Artist Central Africa – Fally Ipupa

Best Male Southern Africa – Blaq Diamond

Best Male Artiste Western Africa – Iba One

Best Song Of The Year – Wizkid, Tems

Best Producer Of The Year – Legendary Beatz

Best Duo African HipHop – Fireboy, Cheque

Best African Dj – Sinyorita

African Fan’s Favorite – Fireboy

AFRIMA Artiste of the Year Award – Wizkid

Album of the Year – Iba One

Song Writer of the Year – Iba One

Best in African Rock – Rash Band

BTS the biggest winners at the AMA awards

The American Music Awards that was concluded on Sunday night honored the Asian K-pop music sensation, BTS in the most memorable fashion.

The group won three big awards on the night to signify the influence they now also wield in America as well as all over the world.

They won the biggest category of the night, The Artist of the Year and also collected the plaques for Favorite pop duo or group and Favorite pop song for their smash hit, Butter.

The group of Korean origin has been growing bigger in influence each year with their past wins at the American Music Awards highlighting that.

They have grown from the shy boy band that graced the AMA awards stages for the first time four years ago with their performance of the hit ‘DNA’.

Their Artist of The Year win has now capped a glorious showing at the awards to now make them top of the pile and rightly so.

Winning the hearts of millions of fans beyond the shores of their native South Korea has put them on an unprecedented journey that has taken their music to almost every part of the globe.

The rapturous ovation that accompanied their performance of their latest hit ‘Butter’ exemplified the fervor that accompanies their appearances on stages around the world as fans just can’t seem to get enough of them and their music.

In his acceptance speech of their Best Artist award, RM said: “This whole thing is a miracle. Seriously, we will never take this for granted.

“Four years ago, we had given this first-time-ever TV live performance at this AMAs stage for ‘DNA.’ We were so excited and nervous at the time,” RM continued.

“It’s been a long and amazing ride since then, but nobody could have ever bet on the odds of us standing here receiving this award. Except for the ARMY. Seven boys from Korea, united by a love for music, met the love and support from all the ARMY all over the world.

Davido donates entire N200M realised after sharing account details on Twitter to orphanages across Nigeria

Nigerian singer Davido has donated all the money he realized after sharing his bank details on Twitter to orphanages across the country.

The music star had earlier hinted at giving away the entire money.

In a statement released via his Twitter and Instagram pages on Saturday, November 20, 2021, the music star said he has set up a committee that will manage and distribute the money to the orphanage homes across the country.

“I am delighted to announce that all the funds received total N200,000,000 will be donated to orphanages across Nigeria as well as the Paroche Foundation,” part of the statement read.

He also revealed that he would be donating N50M in addition to the N200M realised.

The music star and father of three said his goal is to raise funds every year as part of activities to mark his birthday.

He prayed that his colleagues and friends would continue to support his benevolent act.

Davido raised N200M over 72 hours after he shared his account details on social media.

Navy vows to punish Cute Abiola, says he deliberately violated social media policy

The Nigerian Navy has again explained the reason naval personnel and online comedian, Abdulgafar Ahmad Oliuwatoyin, better known as Cute Abiola is being detained.

The spokesperson for the Nigerian Navy, Commodore Suleiman Dahun in an interview with Punch said the Instagram comedian deliberately flouted the armed forces social media policy.

“There is an armed forces social media policy that was promulgated by the defense headquarters, and its principal regulation is that military personnel should not post photos or videos of themselves in uniform while engaging in personal or official activities, Dahun said.

“Military personnel are also not allowed to make comments or share official military decisions, activities or operations on social media. They are also not allowed to forward materials on social media. Copies of the policy are available with the Director of Defense Information. It is not a restricted document, so it can be made available to anyone who needs it.”

He said after violating the rule, naval authorities invited Abiola, who was on leave at the time to come and explain himself, but he ignored their calls.

“When we got the clip wherein he violated the policy, we asked him to come back to explain himself but he did not return. His commanding officer called him to explain himself concerning the video clip but he ignored his commander and didn’t return until his leave was over.

“When he returned, he was put in custody. If he had come back when he was called upon to explain himself, we would not be discussing this. We are not in an animal farm. We are human beings too but laws have to be obeyed,” he said.

Dahun further said the comedian would be tried first and if found guilty, he would be punished.

“He would get his due punishment, a light one, not something hard. We recognize that he is an entertainer and he could even be given an opportunity to showcase his talent during (social) events of the Nigerian Navy or the Armed Forces. There are two

Rapper Mocheddah welcomes baby and with hubby

Nigerian rapper Modupe-Oreoluwa Olateru-Olagbegi popularly known as Mocheddah has welcomed a baby with her hubby, Bukunyi.

The music star took to her Instagram page on Friday, November 19, 2021, where she announced the big news with a photoshoot.

“Look at God tho! So happy to be sharing this with you, my loves! I had so many things planned out at the beginning of this journey, but Hyperemesis gravidarum said no! The last couple of months have been the most beautiful and most challenging thing I have ever experienced,” she captioned one of the photos.

 

“I can’t wait to share with you my journey thus far. Why am I running out of things to say?! Say a prayer of thanks for me, my loves! I am living my answered prayer ❤️.”

Congratulations to the Olateru-Olagbegis on the arrival of their bundle of joy.

Mocheddah and her hubby, Bukunyi tied the knot back in 2018.

Black Panther’s T’Challa will not return to MCU – Marvel studio

Marvel studios VP of Development Nate Moore has shut down rumors that the studio will recast the T’Challa character in the forthcoming ‘Black Panther’ sequel or in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

In a recent Ringer verse podcast interview, Moore clarified that the character formerly played by deceased movie star Chadwick Boseman had been laid to rest and there are no discussions on recasting.

Moore’s comment echoes Disney and Marvel’s announcement early on in the year that the character will not be recast in honor of Boseman who passed on in 2020 after a prolonged battle with cancer.

Meanwhile, filming reportedly paused for ‘Wakanda Forever’ months after actress Letitia Wright suffered injuries on set. According to major headlines, production will resume in a few weeks just in time for Wright’s return.

While plot details of the new sequel are being kept under wraps, Marvel CEO Kevin Feige revealed in 2020 that it will focus on Wakanda itself. The sequel will premiere in theatres on November 11, 2022.

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson are reportedly an item

American reality TV star and comedian Pete Davidson are officially dating.

This is according to the latest findings reported by PageSix.

According to its report, this came days after they took trips to Davidson’s native New York City and Kardashian’s hometown of Los Angeles. The comedian also recently spent quality time with the Kardashians as he accompanied Kim and her mum, Kris to veteran rapper, Flavour Flav’s birthday party.

Kim and Pete wore matching pajamas during the private party.

Rumors of their romance first made the headlines some week ago when they were both spotted holding hands on a rollercoaster ride, during a trip to Knott’s Scary Farm in Buena Park, California.

This was followed by another private dinner date about a week later.

Kim and her rapper estranged husband, Kanye West, filed for divorce earlier in the year.

Marvel announces ‘Spiderman: No way home’

The yuletide movie season is almost upon us and the movie lineups for the Christmas and New Year celebrations now includes Marvel’s latest edition of Spiderman; No Way Home. The movie was announced on Tuesday with an elaborate social media campaign that ushered the release of the movie’s trailer to whet fans’ appetite ahead of the movie’s December release.

A prominent part of the popular Marvel cinematic universe, this instalment of Spiderman has been highly anticipated with huge campaigns preceding the release of the trailer. Due to mounting suspense about the potential appearances of former Spiderman actors, Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire, who still failed to make an appearance in the trailer to the disappointment of teeming fans.

Although popular Spiderman villains like Alfred Molina’s Doc OcWillem Defoe’s Green Goblin and Jamie Foxx’s Electro made appearances in the trailer, heightening the expectation of fans of the movie that promises to bring a lot of characters from the older movies back to life in this instalment.

The movie’s release is announced to be December 15th, exclusively in cinemas. Movie streaming platforms will probably have to wait sometime before they will have access to make it available for streaming privately.