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Nigerians troll Sanwo Olu as he storms United States to present Headies award to Wizkid

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1 year ago

September 5, 2022

Nigerians have expressed anger towards the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo Olu, as he stormed Atalanta in the United States to present Headies awards.

singers such as Olamide, Wizkid, Burna Boy and others shine at the just concluded 2022 Headies Awards.

Rapper Olamide won the Best Rap Album of the Year, Adekunle Gold won the Songwriter of the Year award, while Wizkid won the Album of the Year with his critically acclaimed song, Essence.

A video that emerged online captured the moment Lagos state governor presented an award to Wizkid in an outfit which was out of his norms.

Sanwo Olu was spotted rocking a neck chain while he presented the award to a representative of Wizkid.

Reacting to the video, Nigerians called out Sanwo Olu for neglecting the collapse of numerous infrastructures in his state to attend a musical award in another country.

Sanwo was also called out for his regular absence from official school programmes whenever he was invited.

beautybyflora__: Please just help us ask him ‘who gave the order again na.. Maybe he will answer us this time

jahara_beryl: Wooooo Nigeria is high on cheap drugs. Because if the governor didn’t see anything wrong in taking revenue from this show to another country him sef join carry cheap drugs. With his full chest he went to another country to present award. Do they not understand missed out revenue and taxes they would have got????

cynthiachinny_fabrics: Headies was held in the U.S? wonderful😮

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swtoria: He wore chain sef

iam_jhumie: This our particular Governor sef ehnnn, make I no talk anything

pharmwendy: But when they invite him for a major school event inside Lagos, he would send representatives 🙄

yetty__surprisesandgiftstore: Imagine a governor presenting award😂why not drop your post to be a presenter😂

orangeh_official: how can a governor of a whole state leave his state to attend an Africa award in America..

lizzy__omoh: I like as Wizkid no come shaa. This governor will send representatives to an event inside Lagos now see him live in the abroad

olabash_02: Trust my big wiz no get time for nonsense 😂 misplaced priority 😏

yeankahbanks: Governor carry headies for neck

goinpeace5: And buildings dey collapse anyhow for him state o😂

dazzlnbeau: So the governor could come but wizkid couldn’t?? That boy is sha overrated

teetop___: Mr Sanwo is an embarrassment to our nation

mr_scott01: The most useless thing the industry has done

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Iyabo Ojo doubles her daughter’s bride price as she outshines Nollywood stars at a recent event.

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1 month ago

August 15, 2023

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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.

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.

“Bride price gone up…
Fashion extra ordinary @its.priscy it can only be one priscy. Love you scatter. Na me born you.

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Actress Rita Dominic gives savage response to fan who asked for her body count.

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1 month ago

August 15, 2023

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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.

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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.

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Nollywood Actress Iyabo Oko Laid To Rest

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2 months ago

August 10, 2023

Ayodele Oshamokun

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.

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.