Ladies and gentlemen, introducing to you first Big Brother Naija Contestant Groovy!!!
We hope he maintains the energy he started with 🔥🔥
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Toyin Abraham, Okanlawon feature in The Stranger I Know
The duo of Toyin Abraham and Deyemi Okanlawon have featured in Starling Pictures’ new film, The Stranger I Know.
The film stars were revealed as the leading cast of the film after the reveal of the film’s trailer on Friday, July 22.
The film also features Aderonke Moyinlorun, Akin Lewis, Bimbo Akintola, and Dayo Amusa. It was produced by Aderonke Moyinlorun and directed by Akin Tijani Balogun.
The Stranger I Know movie is scheduled to be in cinemas on August 19, 2022.
According to Moyinlorun, “The Stranger I Know is an original take that blends ancient tradition with a modern way of life and love. I believe people would love it because it’s not only entertaining, but also intriguing, and will give the viewer a good cinematic experience.”
You are such a liar, Tinubu lambast Atiku
All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said Nigerians should feel great pity and sadness for the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar.
In his desperate attempt to win the election by stoking religious bias, Atiku has reduced himself to uttering baseless lies on national television, he said.
“We are saddened to see such a man become unhinged from the truth. So obsessed is he with his quest for office, Atiku is willing to render any form of untruth if he thinks it might gain him a single vote. Atiku may want to be president. However, all he has shown is that he is pathological,” Tinubu said in a statement by his aide, Tunde Rahman.
He added: “Whatever moral compass he had has been lost. During a 22 July television interview, Atiku assaulted historic truth by lying that he did not name Tinubu as his running mate in 2007 on the Action Congress ticket because Atiku did not want a Muslim as his running mate.”
Responding to Atiku’s false account, Tinubu set the record straight. He recalled that Atiku was not among those who founded the Action Congress (AC).
Gunmen murder Song Deputy Legislative leader
The Deputy leader of Song Local Government Legislative Council of Adamawa State, Hon Ishaya Bakano, has been killed.
A gang of men of the underworld got at the local council lawmaker in the early hours of Saturday and gunned him down, The Nation learnt.
Ishaya, who was representing Gudu Mboi Ward, was whisked from his residence at Bannga, in Song LGA and shot dead by the suspected gunmen, sources said.
Troublesome Friend can lead you to great problem, Poco Lee distance himself from Portable
Dancer, Iweh Odinaka, aka Poco Lee, has distanced himself from the antics of controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable. Recall that during the week, Portable got in trouble for claiming to have started two dreaded cult groups in Lagos— One Million Boys and Ajah Boys. The Inspector General of Police had consequently directed that the singer should be investigated. This is in addition to a pending investigation in Ogun State where the singer had been recorded ordering some of the people around him to beat up a former associate he had fallen out with.
Apparently tired of being linked to Portable anytime he got into trouble, Poco Lee took to his Twitter page to write, “I wish I never took that talkative nuisance out of the trenches.” Although, he did not mention any name, many people took it to mean that he was talking about Portable.
Since Poco and Olamide featured in the Portable’s breakout single, ‘Zazzu’ in December 2021, anytime he gets into trouble, people usually drag both entertainers into the fray.
A Twitter user, @Darmson2, wrote, “So, Olamide and Poco Lee discovered Portable and left us to bear the consequences.”
Another Twitter user, Big Timz, wrote “Olamide and Poco Lee have blood on their hands for discovering Portable.”
Meanwhile, Poco Lee’s comment also generated different reactions, with some stating that he was also helped by others in the industry.
@ComforterBoss wrote, “How I wish Zlatan Ibile never took you out of the trenches.”
Sod_1886 said, “If you don’t, another person will do it. You think it is your handiwork, never! It is the Almighty God’s plan.”
Some also supported the dancer.
@ceejaythebosse wrote, “Please, don’t regret the good you did. Allow God to intervene.”
@Trapo_smart_x1 wrote, “Poco, don’t stop helping but watch those who you’ll bring out of the trenches next time. Once a thug will forever be a thug. You can take people out of the gutter but you cannot take the gutter out of them.”
Ex-BBNaija housemates kept entertained fans after the show passed
The seventh edition of the Big Brother Naija begins on Saturday, July 23, 2022.
Previous seasons of the show have produced superstars in the entertainment industry, who are still keeping fans glued to their screens.
As a new season begins tonight, The former Big Brother Naija housemates are keeping fans entertained even after their season has passed.
Nollywood
There are a plethora of Big Brother stars that have made it into the acting industry, with quite a number doing well too.
During the sixth season, the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, had stated that Nollywood was not a dumping ground for evicted housemates.
However, some housemates have shone in the acting industry while others have also appeared in a few scenes.
From BBNaija, popular Nollywood stars like Gideon Okeke (season 1), Bisola Aiyeola (season 2), Tobi Bakre (season 3), Pere Egbi (season 6), Erica Nlewedim (season 5), and Nengi Hampson (season 5), have emerged.
Music Industry
Asides actors, the show has also produced singers who have thrived in the Nigerian movie industry.
However, many of the singers from the show were into music before BBNaija brought them to the limelight.
Some winners of the show like Efe (season 1), Laycon (season 5) and Whitemoney (season 6) have released quite a number of songs after winning the show.
On awards, Whitemoney had once stated that he’ll win the Grammys while Laycon had expressed disappointment over Headies snub.
Other housemates like Vee Iye (season 5) and Bisola (season 2) have also tried out their hands in music.
Brand Ambassadorship
Brand ambassadorship and influencing can be said to be one of the most popular ventures that BBNaija stars are involved in.
While on the show, some BBNaija stars were already bagging ambassadorship deals from the show sponsors.
Though most of the past housemates are on this table, some have proven to be a badass in the game.
Popular brand ambassadors include Mercy Eke (season 4 winner), Tacha Akide (season 4), Liquorose (season 6), Angel Smith (season 6), and a host of others.
Broadcasting media
The BBNaija platform has also produced stars in the broadcasting media who are doing well in show hosting, TV and radio presenting, and event compering.
The six-time host for the BBNaija show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, was once a housemate on the first season of the show.
Aside from Ebuka, other hosts of events from BBNaija include Vee Iye (season 5), Saskay (season 6), Ozoemena (season 5) and few others.
The seventh season begins on Saturday night and there are several ways to watch the show.
Don Jazzy’s Loses Mother
Music executive, Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy is bereaved.
Don Jazzy took to Instagram, Friday night to announce the passing of his mother in an emotional post.
According to him, she died on Friday morning after a battle with cancer.
He wrote: “I lost my sweet mother this morning. The matriarch of our family. My supporter and backbone @indianpicolo.
“I am beyond devastated. I have never felt pain like this in my life but I am consoled by the good life she lived. She was loved by everyone that ever met her.
“She was so strong till the last minute for us even while she battled with cancer.
“I have never typed a more difficult caption in my life. Please pray for our Mums soul to Rest In Peace and for strength for my dad, my siblings, her grandchildren and our entire family to bear this loss.”
Meanwhile, fellow celebrities have taken to the comment section of the post to express their condolences.
Asake, Victony to perform at BBNaija S7 premiere
The seventh edition of the Big Brother Naija will premiere on Saturday, July 23, 2022, with the live show event.
The launch event will not only see the return of live audiences but also performances from several Nigerian artistes.
Fast-rising Afrobeats artistes like Asake and Victony will join other singers to thrill the live audience and fans with their performances.
The season 7 double launch will air on July 23 and 24, 2022 across all Africa Magic stations on GOtv and DStv.
There are also several ways to watch the show as the housemates will keep fans entertained for the next ten weeks.
This year’s winner will be walking home with a N100m grand prize— a cash prize of N50m and N50m worth of prizes from the sponsors. In addition, 30 fans of the show will win N1m each in the ‘Fave Lock-In’ promo exclusive to DStv and GOtv customers.
The show will retain its voting style from last year, as it (voting) will only be on the Big Brother Naija website, mobile site, and the MyDStv and MyGOtv apps for active customers.
The number of votes each subscriber will have will be determined by their subscription packages.
Timi Dakolo argues fooling this generation will be a hardball
Soul singer Timi Dakolo has argued any attempt to fool the present generation will be a hardball.
Dakolo was addressing politicians on the current reality ahead of electioneering activities for 2023.
The “Great Nation” singer said it is not just hard to fool the current generation but almost impossible.
He noted this is so because this present generation consists of a vast majority of knowledgeable individuals who would resist political foolery.
“Dear politicians, Fooling this generation is a very hard task. I mean Almost impossible. We are aware and knowledgeable,” he tweeted.
Sola Allyson marks 10th Album with electrifying performance
With the feat of releasing her 10th album entitled, Imisi, inspirational singer and songwriter, Sola Allyson recently staged an electrifying performance for a graceful journey.
Held at Marcellina’s Place, GRA, Ikeja, Allyson who burst into the music scene in 2003 with her hit album, Eji Owuro, spoke on her evolution.
With a total of 10 albums in 20 years to her credit, she said: “My 10th album is not really different from what I have been doing before. There is a way that I write my songs with a theme of hope, encouragement, worship of the Almighty, love, and all of that, it is just that things are getting better technically but the spirit is the spirit always.
What keeps me inspired is purpose. I get inspired all the time because I am always ready to receive. I play but I don’t trifle away with my time. I am very intentional about the things that I do and I am conscious that inspiration can come to me at any point and I am always ready to receive it. Some songs I wrote in my album are songs I have received long before.”
On her new release, Imisi, she said, “Imisi was released on July 7. It has eight tracks which are talking about the worship of God, being open to the direction of the spirit of God, and giving thanks to God among others. I am deliberate in how I express myself.”