Another “missing rib” for actor, Ibrahim Chatta

Talented actor, Ibrahim Chatta has gotten married again. Tale bearers had once stated that the dark complexioned actor would continue to find a missing rib any time he wishes because he is good looking, talented, a smooth talk, a ladies’ man, and of course he is one of the most sought after actor in the make believe industry.He got married to another nollywood up and coming actress, Laide popularly known as Lizzie Berry on October 1st 2016 in Lagos and just few of his colleagues were present.

Recalled,in 2013 amidst controversy, Ibrahim had an eleborate traditional and Islamic wedding with Salamatu, the daughter of one time Governor of Kwara State, Shaaba Lafiagi . It was one of the most talked about because the actor was getting married the second time, the fact that he was getting married to the daughter of a top shot in Kwara state made it hotter.
The marriage had “raised so many dusts” because Ibrahim’s erstwhile relationship with Olayinka Solomon, his first wife was still hanging. He had his first marriage with Olayinka though few people knew about the relationship until its culmination. The relationship produced a son, Malik in 2008

Ibrahim and Olayinka 

The couple who claimed they met on the set of a movie produced by Kunle Afod  u Tiwonsikonga labeled each other with unprintable names, with counter accusations “flying around” Olayinka claimed Ibrahim battered her severally while he stated Olayinka doesn’t stay in the house neither does she bother to take care of the child they bore. She has since gotten married to an Igbo business man

Ibrahim and Salamatu 

Ibrahim and Salamatu’s well publicized wedding crashed no sooner than it was consummated, it was another brisk relationship also labeled with allegation bothering on infidelity ,wife battering and low living condition on the side of Ibrahim. Gist merchant claimed the marriage couldn’t stand the test of time because Salamatu’s family described the actor’s standard of living as a “lowly lifestyle”

It was revealed that Salamatu’s mum couldn’t curtail her disappointment when she saw the living condition in Chatta’s Ikotun home , a Lagos suburb during one of her visits .It didn’t match the affluent upbringing she had been used to. Salamatu was said to have moved out of the home
Chatta’s third marriage was almost done in secrecy but for the information that was leaked, though the wife is said to be in her first trimester, the pregnancy is said to have prompted the wedding.

My encounter with Loretta Ewere

…how she died a month to her wedding


I had woken up that morning feeling so indifferent, it has been an interesting but emotional year for me;so many things that had better been left unsaid had transpired. Met Loretta, now deceased that fateful morning at her place of work.

That morning my perspective about life changed; enmeshed in my own thought about the situation of things and I saw two different people in a “world of theirs” and all of a sudden my eyes were laced with tears. It’s actually been a while I had been that emotional and all of a sudden I was full of praise. In the course of gaining my composure back and our gaze met, and she said “Let’s be thankful”. We had obviously shared the same thought.

We got talking almost immediately. “I love the way your brow is carved” she told me and I thanked her’ I added that I am a makeup Artiste and she told me about her upcoming wedding, showed her some of my works and she requested I do her makeup that day, so we exchanged numbers. She sought my idea on the ideal fabrics and colour to use and I gave my opinion. Loretta did something very significant for me that day but I choose to keep that to myself. I would have embarked on another self blame and torture that day but for her.
I sent her a message when I got home and couple of days later we saw. Never knew that was the last.

Loretta, though our encounter was very brisk but it was very significant. I was suppose to call her up about the wedding preparation but felt seeing face to face would be ideal since I will be in that neighborhood. Tuesday, October 4th, I asked about her from her colleague when I couldn’t find her on seat but she couldn’t give a definite answer, so I presumed she wasn’t around; it could be her off day.

The thought to call her still never occur to me, I was contemplating on my next move when I saw a man I had met the same day I met her and I asked from him. And I got the greatest shock, Loretta is no more. In his exact words, “Loretta passed on Saturday, 1st of Oct 2016” and I couldn’t close my mouth. I was like her wedding is next month and he replied Yes! “She got electrocuted by a DSTV cable and she slumped, before she could be rushed to the hospital, she gave up” he added.

I was in shock till I got home.

According to the story, 35 year-old Loretta got electrocuted in her fiance’s abode situated on Ajoke Kazeem Street in Idimu area of Lagos State. Her fiancé, Segun Tolani was fixing an electrical fault when the incident which claimed her life happened. Gathered that Tolani had wanted to change his old cable TV decoder and antenna when the power was restored and he discovered he didn’t have electricity in his house.

He wanted to do fix the light himself but was advised by neighbours to get the service of an electrician, though he did but later decided to rent a ladder in the area because he felt the 2,500 he was charged was rather to high. Tolani was said to have called Loretta who was inside to assist him in holding the ladder. She held the ladder with one hand and held an iron pole beside the room with the other hand. While he was working, the wire fell and touched the pole she was holding and that was how she got electrocuted.

She was said to have been rushed to a private hospital in the area but was rejected before being confirmed dead at the Igando general hospital

Loretta, continue to rest in the bosom of our GOD.

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…