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  When ‘Gentleman’ Mike Ejeagha released the classic song “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche”, little did he know that the timeless piece would trigger a viral dance challenge that has taken social media by storm some forty years later. Released in 1983 from the Akuko Na Egwu album, Vol 1, the song rendered in the Igbo language tells the story of a crafty tortoise who took an elephant to his in-law, exchanging it for a princess it wanted to marry. However, 41 years after the legendary Ejeagha now in his 90s released the hit track, it only took comedian…

Encomium trailed news of Olu Jacob’s demise as it broke on social media today, 30th June, 2024. It was gathered that Olu Jacobs, passed on a few days to his 83rd birthday. Members of his immediate family are yet to confirm the report. Recall that Jacobs, a multiple award-winning actor, has been battling dementia for some time. In a recent interview, his wife Joke Silva said her husband’s poor health had changed him significantly, adding that Olu Jacobs is no longer the man she walked down the aisle with 37 years ago. “It hasn’t been easy. There was a point…

It was an emotional rollercoaster for Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, AKA Davido, as he walked down the aisle with his bride, Chioma Rowland, in Lagos on Tuesday. A video that emerged online captured the moment the ‘Assurance’ hitmaker broke into tears amidst cheers from his groomsmen. His wife, Chioma, was seen wiping his tears in the viral video.     Former Nigeria President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi are among dignitaries at the wedding venue. The wedding, dubbed “CHIVIDO2024,” is currently trending and has drawn celebrities, politicians, and dignitaries from across the country and beyond.…

Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, has advised guests at singer Davido’s and Chioma Rowland’s traditional wedding to refrain from spraying Naira notes. The Afrobeats star and Chioma’s star-studded wedding is ongoing at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. Cubana Chief Priest’s advice comes after his Naira abuse case was dismissed at the Federal High Court in Lagos. In April, the EFCC charged the Instagram celebrity for alleged Naira abuse. On his Instagram page, Mr Okechukwu wrote: “Thank you God, as my case was struck out. CP, the defendant, is cautioned and discharged. Thank you, EFCC and my…

Businessman, Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-money, has broken his silence on the allegation of having a romantic affair with the wife of late Nollywood actor, Junior Pope. Recall that two social media users and some Instagram blogs had boldly accused E-money of being partly responsible for the death of Junior Pope and who they claimed threatened to expose the love affair between the billionaire and his wife. E-money, debunking the the allegation in a statement via his Instagram page this weekend, described the allegations as one that shows a complete lack of respect for the memory of the deceased…

The Lagos State Police Command has released popular street singer Habeeb Okikiola, best known as Portable, after the artiste passed a night in police cell. Portable was arrested on Tuesday in the Abule Egba area of Lagos for allegedly refusing to pay the balance of a G-Wagon vehicle he purchased from a car dealer. The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ crooner was reported to have bought the vehicle worth ₦27 million but paid only ₦13 million, with ₦14 million balance. In a viral video, Portable was seen to have scaled a gate after policemen approached him with an arrest warrant to follow them.…

The police in Lagos State, southwest Nigeria have arrested popular musician, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable. The musician was arrested on Tuesday over a debt he incurred after buying a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon from a car dealer in the state. Portable reportedly paid N13 million for the SUV worth N27 million and refused to pay the car dealer the N14 million balance. PUNCH Online gathered that Portable, during the purchase of the vehicle worth N27m, paid only N13m and had refused to pay the N14m balance. After efforts to get the balance from the singer failed, the car dealer…

Ace comedian and filmmaker, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has said his problems started after he declared his support for the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in the last election, Peter Obi. He said despite his troubles, he didn’t regret supporting Obi. AY spoke at the Easter edition of his comedy show, AY Live, in Lagos on Sunday. He said, “I supported Peter Obi [in the last presidential election]. I do not regret supporting Peter Obi. That was when my problems started. “The decision I made to support Peter Obi is not because I am a politician but because…

Veteran Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, popularly known as Alibaba ,and his wife Mary, have welcomed a set of triplets. Alibaba announced the news on Monday through an Instagram post, revealing that the newborns, all boys, became part of the family two months ago. The boys have been named Aaron, Alexander, and Andrew. He wrote: “Mary and I are happy and overjoyed to welcome our three sons, Aaron, Alexander, and Andrew, into the Akpobome family. "It’s been two months since they arrived, and as the days go by, we thank God Almighty for these three beautiful blessings. “We also want…