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…