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Toyin Abraham declares love for Tinubu
Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham has declared her love for presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu.
The 40-year-old made the declaration on Friday, January 13 during an appearance on ‘Your View’, a popular breakfast show on TVC.
Toyin revealed that Tinubu has done a lot of good for the entertainment industry which made him earn her love.
The actress said she might vote for the former Lagos State governor although she has not decided who to vote for.
She said: “I love Asiwaju and I’m speaking about myself. I love him, I might vote for him because I love him. I’ve not decided but I’m just saying it. And because of the things he has done for my industry.”
The mother of one further stated that she was not influencing anyone with her choice and that she was speaking from her own perspective.
She said: “I’m not going to use my own selfish interest to lead others. He has been a wonderful man to my industry, he has been there for people and my industry. I am speaking from my own perspective. He is a good man.”
Her public declaration comes months after she denied campaigning for Tinubu on social media.
The actress in October 2022 posted a video of Tinubu riding on a bicycle to show fitness and debunk death rumours.
Captioning the post, she wrote: “What else does Tinubu need to do to prove that he is not dying today? I am not campaigning for any candidate, just jumping on trending topic. I am just a responsible citizen with PVC and power to choose who to vote for.”
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Great men face challenges, Yul Edochie’s second wife Judy Austin tells him
Yul Edochie second wife, Judy Austin on Thursday night sent words of encouragement to her husband following the death of his son with his first wife May.
The actor’s child Kambilinachukwu died on March 30 after he developed a seizure in school while playing football with his mates.
Following Yul’s message of appreciation to all for their love and concern for his family at this difficult time, Judy described him as a great man in her Instagram post.
She reposted his message of appreciation and said great men face great challenges. The actress also encouraged her husband to trust God to lead him always.
“Ezedike you’re a Great man. And Great men face great challenges. Your life is in God’s hands. Trust that he will lead you always. Remain strong,” she wrote.
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Bovi reacts to Nancy Isime’s nude scene in Shanty Town
Popular Nigerian comedian, Bovi has reacted to Nancy Isime’s revelation that her nude scene in the crime thriller Shanty Town was done by a body double.
Nancy played the role of Shalewa a prostitute indebted to a notorious kingpin in the story of three women who unite to wage war against a ruthless crime syndicate.
The 31-year-old became the subject of conversation immediately after the six-part series was released on Netflix on Friday, January 20 because of the body parts on display.
In one of the scenes, Nancy’s character is made to strip naked leaving her buttocks and breasts on display.
Clips of that scene have been shared by Nigerians across the globe, leading to Nancy becoming the number one trending topic on Twitter.
Reacting to the confusion over her role, Nancy said in an Instagram post that she was not the one whose body was on display in Shanty Town.
According to her, a body double was used for the scene.
Parts of her post reads: “Simmer down horny boys and girls. I know those gorgeous body parts excite you but they sadly belong to my beautiful body double.
“Mine aren’t that succulent.
“Enjoy our beautiful masterpiece, get the message from each scene and Focus on the right Focus!
Reacting to Nancy’s post, Bovi wrote in the comment section “Na lie! Na you! It’s by force. Na you Nancy!”
Bovi’s wife Kris Ugboma also added her voice in the comment section of Nancy’s post, promising to watch Shanty Town over the weekend.
“Binging on it this weekend,” she wrote with two popcorn emojis.
Shanty Town also stars Richard Mofe–Damijo, Ini Edo, Chidi Mokeme, Nse Ikpe–Etim, Shola Sobowale, Shaffy Bello, Mercy Eke, Regina Daniels, Judith Audu, Toyin Abraham and Peter Okoye of P-Square among others.
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Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido clinch AFRIMA awards
Nigerian superstars, Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido, clinched awards on Sunday night at the prestigious All Africa Music Awards which took place in Dakar, Senegal.
Grammy award-winning Burna Boy bagged the Best Act in Africa award at the eighth edition of the event.
He also cliched the Best Album of Year award, beating the likes of the likes of South Africa’s Kabza De Small, Cote D’Ivoire’s Didi B, among others.
However, the Ivorian singer, Didi B, wom the Song of to the Year Award.
While Wizkid bagged the Best Act in West Africa award, Davido clinched the Best Male Act in African Inspirational Music Award.
For his song “High” with Davido, Adekunle Gold won two awards: Best Act Group in African contemporary music and Best Act, Duo or Group in African Pop.
Guinean singer, Manamba Kanye, won the Best Female Act in West Africa award.
The awards night, which was held at the 15,000-capacity Dakar Arena in in Diamniadio, Senegal finalised the four-day event to celebrate African music superstars.
Ghana’s Black Sheriff and Nigeria’s PSquare were among the artistes that thrilled the crowd during the event.
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