When Blacky was sighted

Years after his disappearance from entertainment scene, talented reggae musician, Blacky was spotted again. Nya Edward Inyang stormed the Nigeria musical scene years back and he left an indelible mark in the heart of reggae lovers; his distinct dancing prowess stood him out from his peers.

Blackky, who was recently sighted at just concluded City People Award was clad in a black round neck and a black trouser, but for his carriage and charisma he would have passed for an ordinary guest.

A graduate of sociology from University of Lagos, Blackky who started his musical career as a Dj in 1986 got his break in 1990 when he contested and won the Lekki Sunsplash Talent Hunt contest which gave him a record deal with then Polygram Reports.

In 1991, he released his debut album About Tyme which had hit songs like Rosie, Blackky Skank and Sugar Stick .Between 1991 and 2009,he released over 6 albums and won several accolades.

He had stated in an interview that piracy had been responsible for his long absence from the music scene, “I haven’t released an album in like close to seven, eight years. The last album I released was the Reggae Icon album”. Buttressing his point, he added “I also noticed that the income stream for music has become so frustrating, no record companies, every artiste is just hustling on their own to make some sense of their music”
 As a student, he was a regular “face” in concerts usually at the popular Lekki Beach during festive periods of Christmas and Easters

Adeniyi Johnson feisty nature

The various controversy that has surrounded Adeniyi Johnson, the erstwhile husband of Toyin Aimakhu in recent time couldn’t deter him .That the rumour had almost shrouded his true personality didn’t stop the dark complexioned actor who was recently sighted at an award ceremony from enjoying himself.

Niyi was so full of life and seems like he couldn’t curtail his excitement. No sooner than he stepped foot into the event centre that his demeanor transcends. Dressed in a turquoise blue multi coloured patterned attire, he greeted most people present and sauntered in.

Niyi was alleged to have been the master minder of his almost two year’s marriage collapse. Rumour monger claimed a secret love child which he shielded from Toyin for years was one of the reasons the union culminated .He was still enmeshed in the “trouble waters” of his broken marriage when another gist started; a petite Nollywood actress, Seyi Edun also known as SHAI was said to have conceived for the movie interpreter. Allegedly, his affair with SHAI started long before it was brought to the notice of people.

 Niyi was also said to be in a secret relationship with an Ibadan based lady named Olatorera, the affair between him and Olatorera, the CEO of BRB Collections was said to have ended no sooner than it started because the lady discovered Niyi was extorting money from her while also dating other people. He was said to have borrowed a lot of money he didn’t return
They also claimed Johnson wasn’t his actual name.

Funke Akindele takes second shot at marriage

Love has once again smiled on Funke Akindele. For a while now, there has been speculations about the talented Nollywood actress and a music producer, Abdul Rasheed Bello popularly known as Skillz.

Though on several occasions, Funke gave hints that she is in a relationship by showing off an engagement ring but the love birds kept mum and finally with flashes of a wedding band at the early hours of her birthday, the marriage speculations about the love birds got on the high side.

Gist merchant stated that the Omoghetto producer and her man got married in London on August 24th 2016; a day before her 39th birthday. It was revealed the secret wedding took place at a registry in London because they wanted their affair off the prying eye of the public and because they have both been married at one time. The London based Nigeria artiste who featured in her popular sitcom, Jennifer’s Diary has three kids from three different women.
Before her first marriage she was linked to another Nollywood actor, Femi Adebayo who recently got a political post in his father’s home town, Kwara State. Funke and Femi’s erstwhile relationship was said to have ended Femi’s first marriage.

In May 26, 2012, she rebuffed the claim of many and amidst controversy she got married to a polygamist who is a property developer named Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede, the marriage only lasted for fourteen months before it crashed. On Monday July 15, 2013, via his face book page, Almaroof claimed Funke was the greatest mistake he made.

About Dbanj’s marital status

Several people were stunned when news emanated that one of the foremost bachelors in the entertainment industry, Dapo Banjo popularly known as Dbanj has tied the knot. It came as shock to most people because of the way the event played out even though he was said to have stated in the past that his marriage was imminent but no one would hear about it.

Till date, those who are closer to the “Koko Master” but was left out of the game hinted that the musician might not be married after all; his other sibling who is also in the music industry was not specific about what actually transpired.

KaySwitch said; “I don’t have anything to say about Dbanj, but me I’m not married oh! Well, let’s join hands and pray for Dbanj to get married and Don Jazzy too”
With these different speculations making round, many have since concluded it could be one of the gimmicks often employed in the entertainment industry. Few still believed the harmonica player played a fast one of his fans and friends, that he is still single though he could be “off searching”.

According to the story, the iconic singer was said to have performed the registry and traditional rites of his bride at his parent’s Maryland abode on Saturday, June 2nd rather than that of the bride because he wanted the event as clandestine as possible. Some even alleged the affair was done the same day with his father’s birthday all in the bid to make the event a guarded one.

He reportedly tied the knot with Didi kilgrow, an American who have both Nigeria and South African roots; the 25 year old lady who we gathered grew up in Jos is currently studying in University of Abuja. Didi is the half sister of MTV VJ Samantha Walsh, famous host of the “Big Friday Show” co anchored with Falz.

A bird squealed that Dbanj and Kilgrow started dating in January 2015 and her humble nature blew away the Koko master’s heart, he was said to have proposed four months ago.
Dbanj had in the past dated one of the leading Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji, Jennifer Obayunwa, gist merchant even also alleged popular blogger, Linda was not left out.

Linda Ikeji soars

Months back, popular blogger, Linda Ikeji broke the internet when news of her five hundred Million naira mansion in Banana Island emerged. Many couldn’t believe she would have achieved such feat single handedly considering what she does for herself as a blogger. Well that has been in the past, the onetime model has since been enjoying the fulfillment that comes with being a landlady.

And just recently, news that the blogger would be moving into a multi million naira office surfaced. The massive new office we gathered is located in Lekki phase 1.She recently broke the news couple of days back.

According to her “I am creating four new brands under Linda Ikeji Media Ltd. The first is Linda Ikeji TV.I am creating my own on line TV network. The second is Linda ikeji Radio but not a radio station like many have thought .The third brand is Linda Ikeji Music, it’s strictly music website for everything music in Nigeria. Then there is LIS, which I hope will be my biggest brand yet”. So including LIB, I have five brands to manage now, she added.

In a recent chat with Genevieve magazine, she shared her thought on the pressure women face to get married before 30.
“Marriage is an achievement. There is so much more to life than being someone’s wife. Get married please, but don’t be pressured into it. I don’t know how many of you single ladies are under pressure to get married but I am. Pressure from family, friends and people who can’t just mind their business, the pressure is so intense now I feel like going to husband market…

Stella Damasus says she is not a husband snatcher but...

It is no longer news that beautiful Nollywood actress cum singer, Stella Damasus has been living with Daniel Ademinokan in the United States of America for sometimes. For those who don't know,Daniel Ademinokan is the erstwhile husband of another nollywood actress,Doris Simeon.The one time celebrated relationship produced a boy.

For years, Stella's friends,colleagues and fans avoided her like plague because they couldn't confront her and others who could, only call her out on different social media platforms to express their opinion.She has lived with the name "husband snatcher" for years but little or nothing has been heard from the light complexioned mother of two who seems unperturbed.
But recently,she wrote, “I have kept mum on the allegation until now and I feel it’s time I expressed myself.”One of the comments I have seen consistently, over and over again is, ‘Stella snatches somebody’s husband’; ‘Stella the husband snatcher’; which is what has been going on.

“And I had sworn that I would never talk about it or even listen or stress myself about the issue. But I have decided to talk about it now, so that I end it once and for all’, she said.“How is it possible to go to somebody’s home, take a happily married man, take his son away from his home and say follow me.

“Let’s assume you are a man, and according to their story, he is happily married inside his home with his family complete, and I walk into that home to forcefully take a man, able-bodied man, and a kid, away from somebody’s hand and you are there looking at me.
“So, logically, if people actually sit down and think about it intelligently, how do you snatch somebody from somebody and the person is there looking at you? “So when you see a man who has settled ties with a woman and decides to move on with his life and you feel that there is something in this man that you like and he likes you, is there a problem there?
“I am not a kid. I am 38 years old. I am not about to start hiding myself’ she said.

But I remember vividly years ago when she and the same ex husband of Doris simeon, Daniel sauntered into one of the indoor halls of Lagos Television, the venue where one of Nigeria's earliest quitessential journalist, Femi Akintunde Johnson popularly known as FAJ was having his birthday and book launching. This was way before the relationship between Doris and Daniel crashed like a pack of badly arranged cards
Yours sincerely almost asked where and when the friendship started because I couldn't really place them together.But as time evolved, "we" learnt they were working as "partners" on something related to business.

Fast forward to 2016,Stella and Daniel are still business partners

When dearest "Cuz" said I Do!

...How she became Mrs Olalekan

Enjoy the bride's story.

I met the love of my life, Olawale Sabur Olalekan on Facebook in June 2011. Getting a preferable girl of his tribe and religion in Abuja where he lives seemed a difficult task.He explained that one fateful day he made up his mind to search Facebook for a girl and the first name that crossed his mind was  "Fatima".

 I was the first "Fatima" at the top because we had 2 mutual friends, one of our mutual friends was his former hostel mate in Olabisi Onabanjo University(OOU), Pharm Funmi Adeleke who happens to be a school daughter to my elder sister while in OOU,she is more of a family friend to us. In fact,she met her hubby through my sister.

Hardly do I accept request from people i don't know on FB, so I couldn't fathom till date how we became friends .To cut the long story short anytime he sees me online he would ask for number but I refused.
 But one day he sent " I SWEAR BY THE NAME OF ALMIGHTY ALLAH I HAVE GOOD INTENTIONS" and I laughed.

Though it seemed funny but that was the first time I really noticed him. I checked his profile picture but it wasn't clear thus couldn't place his face. We had been chatting for a long time but I never noticed because he wasn't the only male asking for my number.

  Pharm. Funmi tried convincing me to give him a chance that he is a good person but I told her about my relationship so she advised I tell him and I did. But to my utter most surprise he said that shouldn't stop us from being friends and so we exchange numbers.
 We got talking and I asked about his relationship status and he explained what transpired between his last girlfriend. I appreciate the fact that he never lied.