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  • Dramatic turn of events for comedian Jojo as Snapchat disables his account

    Dramatic turn of events for comedian Jojo as Snapchat disables his account

    In a surprising development, comedian Jojo, followed by a massive audience on Snapchat, has seen his account deactivated overnight without any prior warning or explanation. The situation, which he describes as incomprehensible, is particularly frustrating given his commitment to following platform guidelines.

    “I don’t understand. I’ve always been mindful of what I post. My content is just humor and moments from my life—nothing more,” he stated in a video addressed to his fans. For Jojo, Snapchat was not only a vital tool for sharing his creative work but also for strengthening the connection with his audience.

    The news quickly set social media ablaze. Outraged fans are rallying to demand the reinstatement of his account, with some even launching petitions urging Snapchat to reconsider its decision. “You can’t just cut an artist off from their audience without a valid reason,” wrote one user in a widely liked post.

    While Jojo is trying to keep things in perspective, the impact is significant. “I feel like something’s been taken away from me,” he admitted, highlighting the considerable time, energy, and dedication required to build his presence on social media.

    For now, Snapchat remains silent, but the issue is gaining traction. If not resolved soon, it could reignite the broader debate about transparency and accountability among major digital platforms.

  • Why regulating social Media will be dangerous – MC Lively

    Why regulating social Media will be dangerous – MC Lively

    Popular Nigerian content creator and skitmaker, Micheal Sani, fondly called Mc Lively, has opined that government’s plan to regulate social media will cause more harm than good.

    The comedian said the regulation of social media is not the problem but the issue lies with the people who will be in charge of the regulations.

    MC Lively, while speaking in an interview with PUNCH said when regulated, it can easily be used as a tool for targeting content creators or for silencing citizens who speak out against government.

    He said;

    “The problem with things like regulation in Nigeria is the people in charge of the regulation. It could easily turn to a witch-hunt against content creators or a way for government to silence citizens.

    “That is what makes regulation of social media dangerous. It is important for people to have freedom with creativity, as that is the only way be which creatives can rise to the pinnacle of expression.”

     

  • Popular skit maker, Sabinus welcomes first child with wife Ciana

    Popular skit maker, Sabinus welcomes first child with wife Ciana

    Popular Nigerian  skit maker, Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, widely known as  Sabinus, and his wife, Ciana Chapman, have welcomed their first child together in the month of April.

    The comedian announced the good news to his fans during an Instagram live session on Wednesday night.

    In the now viral video, Sabinus was seen kissing his child, whose gender is unknown, while smiling at the camera.

    It would be recalled  that both Sabinus and Ciana got married at a private ceremony in early 2023.

    Sabinus had during an interactive session with fans last year revealed that his wife, Ciana inspired his career growth.

    He said she advised him to move to Lagos from Port Harcourt and pursue his dreams.

  • Amnesty International blasts Nigerian Govt for not prosecuting Deborah Samuel’s k!illers since 2022

    Amnesty International blasts Nigerian Govt for not prosecuting Deborah Samuel’s k!illers since 2022

    Global human rights body, the Amnesty International, has decried the failure of the Nigerian authorities to hold to account killers’ of Deborah Samuel over alleged blasphemy more than one year after she was lynched by school mates.

    Amnesty International which stated this in a statement posted on its X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, regretted that despite the fact that the killers of Deborah Samuel did not hide their faces in camera while committing the heinous crime, yet the State finds it difficult to bring them to justice since May 12, 2022.

    Describing the latent behaviour of the government on violent crimes, the global rights organisation, stated that the consistent failure of the Nigerian government to tackle violence in the name of religion has effectively sent the message that anyone could commit murder and get away with it.

    The statement partly read: “#Deborah Samuel was lynched by her school mates over alleged #blasphemy on 12 May 2022 in #Sokoto. More than a year after, the Nigerian authorities have failed to hold her killers to account.

    “In a flagrant show of utter disdain for the sanctity of life and impunity, a video footage of a raging fire and a man facing the camera, bragging that he killed and burnt Deborah Samuel — while also brandishing a matchbox — was widely shared on social media.

    “Consistent failure of the #Nigerian government to tackle violence in the name of religion has effectively sent the message that anyone can commit outrageous abuses and get away with it. This is unacceptable,” it stated.

  • Ace comedian Alibaba and wife welcome all boys set of triplets

    Ace comedian Alibaba and wife welcome all boys set of triplets

    Ace comedian, Atunyota Akpobome, famously known as Alibaba, and his wife Mary, have welcomed a set of triplets.

    Alibaba shared the news via an Instagram post on Monday, revealing that the newborns, all boys, joined the family two months ago.

    The boys have been named Aaron, Alexander, and Andrew.

    The ace comedian’s post on his account, @alibabagcfr, read, “Mary and I are happy and overjoyed to welcome our three sons, Aaron, Alexander, and Andrew.

    The ace comedian’s post on his account, @alibabagcfr, read, “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 to thank our sisters, brothers, friends, uncles, and aunties for all the support so far.

    “We appreciate and thank you immensely for all your prayers, love, best wishes, and gifts.

    “As we celebrate the essence of the resurrection power in this period of Easter, we join our faith with yours and pray that things of joy will never be far from you.

    “God will make all that needs to arise in your favour in this holy period of reawakening.

    “On behalf of the Akpobomes, again, thank you.”

    Alibaba will be 59 years old in June and his wife, Mary whom he married in 2006 will clock 56 in July.

    In December 2023, while sharing his opinion on The Honest Bunch Podcast on what women bring to the table in relationships and marriage, Alibaba stated that a woman does not have to bring monetary value to the table.

  • Why stand -up comedy is dying in Nigeria – Ace comedian, Basketmouth

    Why stand -up comedy is dying in Nigeria – Ace comedian, Basketmouth

    Popular Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha famously knows as Basketmouth, has said that stand-up in Nigeria “is dying.”

    Basket mouth said that , unlike the music and movie industries, the Nigerian comedy sector lacks “structure and platform.”

    The lanky comedian made this known during an interview on Arise Television.

    Basketmouth said: “My colleagues will agree with me that stand-up comedy in Nigeria is actually dying. The culture of stand-up comedy is bleeding terribly.

    “You know, with music, they have their streaming platforms; they have a platform that supports what they do across the world. With movies, they have the same thing: they have the streaming platform. And Afrobeats broke into that space and made room for the movies. Unfortunately, for comedy, we don’t have any platforms. We don’t have comedy clubs; we don’t have any structure.

    “In the United States, if comedians decide to go on tour, before they go on tour, they do comedy clubs across the states and try the materials repeatedly. But here in Nigeria, there’s no comedy club. There’s nowhere for you to practice your materials. Because this is an art, you can’t just create it and go on stage when you don’t know what the response is going to be like. When musicians make their songs, they call different people, A&R, and ask for their feedback before feeding it to the rest of the world. But out here, you see a lot of comedians. It’s a risky game. And they’re the ones promoting the shows, looking for sponsors. The system is not built to support comedy. A lot of newbies don’t have the platform like we had.”

  • “Why I snubbed marriage proposal from 3 popular actresses” – Bovi

    “Why I snubbed marriage proposal from 3 popular actresses” – Bovi

    Popular Nigerian comedian and actor, Bovi has revealed why he snubbed marriage proposals from three renown actresses.

    He disclosed that three women offered their hands in marriage to him, despite the fact that he was married with kids.

    Bovi said that the women had walked up to him at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) to make the marriage proposals but he had to turn reject, because the offer came with responsibilities.

    Bovi wrote;

    “Last night @afriff 3 actresses offered me marriage for a year. I turned them down because the offers came with responsibility”.

  • INTERVIEW: Funny Urch reveals top comedians who helped his career go viral

    INTERVIEW: Funny Urch reveals top comedians who helped his career go viral

    Nigerian comedian Uchechukwu Divine Obia, popularly known as ‘Funny Urch‘ who shot to the limelight with his POS comedic skits, in an exclusive chat with TheNewsGuru.com, TNG, Ebunoluwa Onyebuchi spoke about how top acts in the industry helped jump start his career, amongst other things.

    He also spoke about his family’s initial reluctance to support him at the beginning of his career.

    The computer engineering graduate also stated that TikTok helped his act go viral and that the importance of TikTok cannot be overemphasized.

    Hear him:

    What is your educational background?

    I’m a graduate of computer engineering and I graduated in flying colours

    What made you venture into comedy?
    The Love of putting a smile on people’s face

    What would you say was your breakthrough moment/story?

    For stand up comedy, the comedy club I went to, for a year was really helpful. It helped to get me ready and also my TikTok account that went viral, did help me a lot.

    Which big acts in the industry have contributed to your breakthrough and who would you say you see as your role model?

    A big thanks to Deeone, he played a vital role in my growth, Destalker, Slk, Bovi, Husband Material, Senator, Funnybone, Untouchable comedies , Oluwa dollarz, have also contributed to my breakthrough.

    What inspired the POS gimmick?

    Nothing actually, I just did a feature on POS and discovered people loved my role so I decided to do more.

    Would you say TikTok is an important factor in your success?

    Yes, TikTok played an important role.

    Would you describe yourself as more of a content creator or a stand up comedian?

    For me, stand up comedy first, I love the act, I create content for fun.

    Do you have another source of income?
    No, I just do comedy.

    Were your family supportive in your decision to venture into comedy as a career?

    At the start of my career, my family didn’t like the idea and did all they could to make me stop comedy.

    What would you say sets you apart from other comedians in the industry?

    My niche, originality and style of comedy, that’s what sets me apart.

    Would you say the industry is welcoming or overly competitive?
    Is very welcoming and yet very competitive.

  • How I was approached to peddle drugs – Okay Bakassi

    How I was approached to peddle drugs – Okay Bakassi

    Popular Nigerian comedian and actor, Okechukwu Onyegbule, popularly known as  Okey Bakassi, has disclosed that he was approached in Nigeria and abroad to peddle drugs.

    The comedian made this revelation while granting an interview on Channels TV on Saturday morning.

    According to him, how he was invited with a juicy offer by fraudsters and drug dealers to join their business.

    In the now trending video, he further noted that as an entertainer, you would be approached to peddle drugs.

    He said although the business is lucrative, he refused the offer and decided to keep things simple.

    The entertainer said, “When I came to Lagos as a young man, I was tempted by different people in so many ways. And I’m talking about fraudsters and drug dealers.

    “I was approached. When you are in entertainment, you will be approached to peddle drugs. I have been approached overseas, I have been approached in Nigeria by drug dealers.

    “They will just show up in your hotel and talk business. They will tell you other people who are doing it and making money. But it is dangerous.

    “For me, I want to be able to sleep well without being afraid of the police or any law enforcement agencies. So I have tried from day one to keep things simple and be happy.”

  • My wife’s loyalty has kept my marriage for 12 years – Seyi Law shares his experience

    My wife’s loyalty has kept my marriage for 12 years – Seyi Law shares his experience

    Popular Nigerian comedian, Oluwaseyitan Aletile popularly known as Seyi Law, has revealed that his wife has been the big force behind his successful marriage.

    He made this known while granting interview to TheNewsGuru.com at Deeone’s show, ‘The Preacher’s Son’.

    Seyi Law has been married for 12 years.

    The comedian praised his wife for being committed and tolerant, saying that they have been married for 12 years and her loyalty has kept the marriage.

    On the lessons that he has learned in 12 years, Seyi noted that only God has kept it, saying there is no formula to keep any marriage.

    “Today can be the end of your marriage, there is no day that you can say your marriage is safe, today the marriage can end, anything can happen that can break a marriage. The only thing that just keep the marriage is God. And your willingness to forgive .if you can’t forgive forget this thing called marriage. Sometimes when you wake up and see your wife, you will be asking yourself did you marry this one. But other times when you wake up you will be grateful for having the best”.

    “So, human beings will be human beings. No marriage is perfect even pastor’s marriages do scatter. We just have to forgive. Sometimes you get angry and leave the house , you shout for each other and sometimes you will be happy to have this woman in your life”.

    “Another thing that have really helped me is I have learnt to be humble in my life and I have learnt contentment. I thing humility helps me to see things in people’s perspectives without necessarily pre judging them”.

    “Because if it’s about me they could have pursued me from the marriage. but that woman has tried. Because you know sometimes we are crazy but my wife is committed to the marriage. As guys too we take possible best. Like I always tell my wife one of the things I have done in my life in the whole of the marriage is to make sure that I didn’t prioritise anybody above my wife. Not even my mother, she is late now may God continue to rest her soul.when your are married your wife become your number priority. That is what I can give in terms of my own commitment”.

    Asked if he has relocated, Seyi said he hasn’t relocated but he travels to London regularly to go and check up on his wife who resides there.