Nollywood actor Kalu Ikeagwu has dragged his wife to court for deserting his matrimonial home.
Recall that Kalu Ikeagwu and Ijeoma got married in November 2015 and had their church wedding in June 2016.
They have two kids, a son between them and Ijeoma’s daughter whom he had adopted.
The marriage has now crashed as the actor recently told an Ikeja High Court how his estranged wife, Ijeoma, allegedly deserted their matrimonial home and prevented him from gaining access to their two children.
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The actor also seeks full custody of his three-year-old son and ten-year-old stepdaughter.
Under cross-examination by the respondent’s counsel, S.I. Amedu, Ikeagwu said his wife packed out of his matrimonial and sent him a mail that she was going to her father’s house in Enugu.
“She told me she was at her father’s place in Enugu and four days later, I saw her at the airport in Lagos, heading to God knows where. In the mail she sent, she said she was In Enugu.”
Ikeagwu also denied that he sent his wife and kids out of the house and failed to provide for their upkeep.
The actor further told the court that his wife denied him sex and poured water on him while he was asleep.
“After the birth of our son, she has refused to have sex with me. I was not aware she lost the pregnancy due to an infection as I did not give her any infection.
“Till date, I have not seen any report attached to a document that she lost a baby through STD. Though I did not ask her why she lost the baby,” he said.
Ikeagwu said he stopped sending money to the children for upkeep and maintenance because his wife denied him being the father to his stepdaughter.
He added that this was after she accused him of attempting to sleep with the child, and she failed to acknowledge the money he sent to her.
On why he was seeking custody of his stepdaughter whom he had earlier sought for revocation of guardianship, the actor said he had information that his wife wanted to relocate the children.
Justice Christopher Balogun had earlier ordered the children to play with their father in court and ordered the respondent to present the receipts of the children’s tuition fees in court.
The judge explained that it would be difficult to give him custody of their daughter while the mother is alive.
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“The Supreme Court ruled that it is not the wealth of a father that the children of that age need, they need the care and attention of their biological mother.
“The only reason the girl child should not be in the custody of the mother is if the mother is mentally derailed or the issue of infidelity is involved.
“Assuming the girl starts her monthly period, you as a father do not know what to do. You will be scared of the blood. A female girl is delicate. Your own case is worse because an accusation has been levelled against you,” he said.
Iyabo Ojo has doubled her daughter, Priscilla Ojo’s bride price following her outfit to Netflix exclusive dinner.
The movie star’s second child who she shares with her ex-husband, is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with in the Fashion industry.
The influencer’s eye-catching and glamorous outfits at events have become a trending topic on social media and have fast made her the cynosure of all eyes.
Despite not being an actress or belonging to the movie industry, Priscilla always scores an invite to celebrity-packed events because of her high taste in fashion.
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In celebration of Nigerian filmmakers, streaming service, Netflix hosted a Grand exclusive dinner on Sunday night, August 14th.
The event which was tagged ‘Lights, Camera and Naija” had several Nollywood stars in attendance, with the theme of the night being flamboyantly and glamorously Nigerian.
Iyabo Ojo’s daughter who had scored an invite to the exclusive event had outshined Nollywood stars with her outfit which oozed glamour and royalty in a white dress.
Taking to her Instagram page to reshare some of her photos from the event, Iyabo Ojo announced that her daughter’s bride price had gone up for the third time.
Hailing her for her fashion sense, she noted how the Apple doesn’t fall from the tree.
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“Bride price gone up…
Fashion extra ordinary @its.priscy it can only be one priscy. Love you scatter. Na me born you.
Popular Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic-Anosike, has dished out a savage response to a inquisitive fan who asked for her body count.
Body count is basically the number of persons one has been sexually intimate with. The fan, who was curious to know the 48-year-old thespian’s body count, took to Twitter to pose the question at her.
“What’s your body count?”, the fan asked.
Rita Dominic gives
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Surprisingly, Rita, who recently got married to the love of her life Fidelis Anosike, spotted the comment and chose to respond, instead of ignoring the disrespectful question.
In a somber event that brought together friends, family, and colleagues from the Nigerian film industry, veteran Nollywood actress Sidikat Odukanwi, fondly known as Iyabo Oko, was laid to rest on a poignant day in Ife, Osun state.
The beloved actress, who had graced screens with her exceptional talent, passed away on June 28 at the age of 61, following a protracted battle with an undisclosed ailment.
Iyabo Oko’s journey in the entertainment world began decades ago, and she quickly rose to prominence with her remarkable acting prowess.
Her ability to portray diverse characters with depth and authenticity endeared her to both audiences and fellow actors.
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She became an integral part of the Nollywood landscape, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.
Her passing sent shockwaves through the entertainment community, with fans and colleagues expressing their grief and celebrating her legacy on social media platforms.
Tributes poured in, highlighting her dedication, kindness, and unwavering commitment to her craft.
The funeral ceremony was a mix of emotions, as attendees remembered the joyful moments shared with Iyabo Oko.
The event was a poignant reminder of the impact she had on countless lives and how her work contributed to the growth of Nollywood.