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  • How I was sexually assaulted as a child – Actress Bolaji Aleem

    How I was sexually assaulted as a child – Actress Bolaji Aleem

    Popular Nigerian actress, Bolaji Aleem has opened up about her experience with sexual abuse while growing up.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that Aleem while speaking in a recent interview on FeelRightNews TV recounted how she was molested at the age of nine by two men in her street.

    The actress who was living with her grandmother said she did not report the incident because “I thought it was normal”.

    “I was very pretty when I was younger. Older men above 35 years would ask me to come inside their houses whenever I was hawking on the streets. I was about 9 or 10 years old at that time,” she said.

    “The men will play with my body. The men were pedophiles. I vividly remember 2 of them. They would play with my body and private parts and also ask me to play with their penis.

    “This happened about three times but I couldn’t tell anyone because I thought it was normal. I was living with my grandma and I couldn’t explain to her what was happening because she wouldn’t understand.

    “When I started getting mature, there were other men in my area who also wanted to do the same thing with me and they wanted me to come to their houses but I didn’t go. I was old enough to know what was happening.”

  • Nollywood actress Adunni Ade reacts to report suggesting ‘beauty kept her unmarried’

    Nollywood actress Adunni Ade reacts to report suggesting ‘beauty kept her unmarried’

    Adunni Ade, a Nigerian actress, has taken to her social media platform to issue a stern warning to an online news platform for peddling false news about her.

    The Nollywood actress threatened the news platforms with legal action should they desist from taking down the publication.

    Reacting to the statement via her X account, she wrote, “I kindly request that you take down this post to prevent further action involving my legal team. I do not appreciate the fact that you’re using my name to peddle false news & articles with no verifiable source just to generate engagement.(SIC)”

    In a trending story across various social media platforms, especially X, it was alleged that the Nigerian actress has been unable to secure a life partner despite being beautiful.

    According to Vanguard, Adunni Ade is letting the world know that being admired for beauty is not the same as being truly seen, especially in relationships.

    It was alleged that the mother of two stated that although her beauty has been able to open doors for her professionally, she has been unable to secure someone with whom she can walk down the aisle.

    In a reflection on her journey according to the publication, the screen diva shared how physical attraction, though powerful, is not enough to sustain love or build a lasting partnership.

    “Some came for the face, not the soul. Some wanted the shine, not the substance,” she said.

    “I learned the hard way that a woman must be more than just beautiful.”

    The actress is renowned for her elegance and powerful on-screen presence.

  • How my sisters’ death affected my acting career- Bukky Raji

    How my sisters’ death affected my acting career- Bukky Raji

    Nigerian actress, Bukky Raji has said the loss of her two sisters took a toll on her acting journey.

    The actress stated this during a recent interview with her colleague Biola Adebayo.

    According to the actress, her two sisters died of terminal illnesses

    She said, “When I was single if my mummy says ‘Biodun where are you? I want to see you. It has been a while since I saw you’. I would immediately visit her. Later, when she got sick and had a stroke, I did not leave her.

    “When I wanted to get married, I told my husband I did not want to stay far from my mother. That thing just worked that we were lived close to her. She died a few years ago. I miss her so much. I miss all my dead people.

    “I lost two sisters from the same mum. From the five us. One died of kidney issues. The other, too, was very sick. We later realised, because we did not have the understanding then, that she had diabetes or HIV. I could not confirm it then. Later, we had to run a test on her. The other members of the family that are remaining had nothing to the glory of God. The one that had kidney issues died first.

    “My two sisters died before my mum. It was very hard. It was one of the things that made me stay away from acting.”

  • Popular Nigerian actress considers ‘extreme measures’ to conceive after losing only child

    Popular Nigerian actress considers ‘extreme measures’ to conceive after losing only child

    Olayinka Adebanjo, a Nigerian actress, has expressed her openness to exploring adoption options and medical alternatives that may help her conceive after the tragic loss of her only child, who passed away at the age of 28.

    Giving her reason for wanting to conceive again, the middle-aged actress during a recent episode of Talk2B podcast, disclosed that she was mocked and endured a lot of hurtful comments from people, with some even calling her an “old age barren woman”.

    Her son, Adeniyi Ishola, had tragically slumped and died while playing football.

    The film star who expressed her desire to carry her child, rather than adopt, added that she has explored many options that could help her conceive.

    She also solicited help and support from her fans, pleading for assistance in exploring other medical options.

    She said, “I have seen a lot after the loss of my son. I have seen someone abuse it to my face that I am barren in old age. My son Adeniyi Ishola went to school to study nursing and graduated. It now came to a time when I was supposed to enjoy the fruit of my labour. He went to play football and slumped.

    “I have gone to where they adopt children at Abeokuta. I have spent a lot of money. That was where I was told to go for different medical tests and I have their receipts. Biola please have mercy on me. I do not want to be barren in my old age. I want to carry my child. I do not want to carry another person’s child.

    “Nigerians please help me. Whatever it is you can do for me. I do not want to die suddenly. Talk2B I am begging you to please do whatever you can for me. Have mercy on me.”

    The host thereafter suggested that Adebanjo consider surrogacy, which would cost around N20 million.

    “I do not know how we are going to help Aunty Yinka. I want to advise surrogacy because of her age. All I need is just resources. With N15 to N20 million we can do this,” the host said.

  • Why I took a break from acting after moving to America — Bukky Wright

    Why I took a break from acting after moving to America — Bukky Wright

    Nollywood actress, Bukky Wright has opened up about the years she took off acting after relocating to the United States.

    The veteran actress during a recent interview with The Punch explained that her career took a different turn after moving abroad.

    She disclosed that she ventured into the tech industry, a path many doubted she could pursue successfully.

    She said, “I will be practising it [tech] simultaneously with entertainment. The fact that I had to deviate totally from entertainment to tech was something many people thought I would not be able to do. I would tell all my mentees that if I can do it, they can do it too.”

    Reflecting on her time away, the actress revealed what she missed most about Nigeria.

    “What I would love to eat again would be proper Naija amala. What I would like to do again would be to act with Nollywood actors,” she said.

    The 57-year-old actress while addressing fans over the much-anticipated return to Nollywood, assured that her projects will be exciting.

    She teased, “I have a lot for fans, including my project—‘The Return of Omotara Johnson,’ which is coming, and a whole lot of other things. I am back to stay.”

    “When asked about her ageless looks, she attributed it to prioritising rest, saying, “I don’t joke with my beauty sleep.”

  • I am not pregnant – Toyin Abraham dispels pregnancy rumuor

    I am not pregnant – Toyin Abraham dispels pregnancy rumuor

    Nigerian actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has debunked rumors of her being pregnant after a misleading video on her Instagram page sparked reactions.

    This comes after the mother of one took to social media to celebrate her husband, actor Kolawole Ajeyemi, on International Men’s Day with a video showing her with a noticeable belly.

    In the video, her husband, Kolawole Ajeyemi was seen affectionately touching his wife’s noticeable tummy which further fueled the speculation.

    Responding to womb watchers, Toyin Abraham explained that the video was filmed during the making of her new movie, “Alakada Bad and Boujee’. 

    She wrote: “Oko mi, my small god, baba mi, alaye mi, eyan mi, olowo ori mi, olutona mi leyin OLORUN, Oluko mi, baba awon Omo mi, Thank you baby and happy international men’s day @kolawoleajeyemi

    “NB: I’m not pregnant oo it’s for #Alakadabadandboujee #Abbmovie content.”

  • Why I called off my engagement with my non-abusive fiance – Simi Drey

    Why I called off my engagement with my non-abusive fiance – Simi Drey

    Simi Drey, an award-winning British-Nigerian presenter and actress, has hinted at lack of respect as a reason for walking away from her marriage plans with a former lover.

    Drey, during a recent episode of the WithChude podcast, disclosed that she cancelled her marriage plans with her former lover after she realized she wasn’t fully fulfilled or happy after getting engaged.

    She, however, lamented that she faced criticism after calling off the wedding.

     She said, “My ex and I didn’t have a perfect relationship. He never cheated, never was abusive. But you know when you are not 100% fulfilled or happy. We do live in a part of the world where marriage is heavily emphasized, especially for women. My parents never pressured me, but I remember my friends asking me, ‘When will you get married?’

    “Eventually, he proposed. I remember having this apprehension—‘Is he really the person I am going to marry?’ I was very close to my mum. When I told her that I was engaged, she said, ‘Simi, don’t do this.’ But I told her everything is fine.

    “My mom is not the type who would ever stop me from doing something or blacklist me. But she knew I wasn’t feeling whole in the relationship. I called my dad and ended the call in tears of apprehension, not joy.

    “Two months later, I called my fiancé and said that we should work on our relationship first, and then maybe we can think about marriage.

    “A month later, I didn’t feel I wanted to marry this man because I wanted to marry with worth. I ended the engagement with him. And I received more criticism from people around me, but I had to be truthful to myself that I wasn’t happy in the relationship.

    “It was after I left that reality hit me. I realized that being single and happy is better than being married and miserable. If I do not feel respected or feel a man is superior to me because of his title or finances, it is a no.”

  • Genevieve Nnaji trends on Twitter as video of actress vibing to Ayra Starr’s 21 surfaces

    Genevieve Nnaji trends on Twitter as video of actress vibing to Ayra Starr’s 21 surfaces

    A video of renowned Nigerian actress Genevieve Nnaji vibing to Ayra Starr’s song ’21’ shared on her Instagram story on Saturday night has stirred reactions on social media.

    In the video that surfaced social media, the ageless filmmaker is seen wearing sunglasses while driving and enjoying the song off the music sensation’s latest album The Year I Turned 21.

    The renowned Nollywood filmmaker, turned 45 on May 3 and returned to social media which she seldom visits nowadays to share photos of her celebration.

    Her fans have started drooling over the video on the micro blogging platform X formerly known Twitter.

    Chrisben-news wrote: “If every year young was a person, that would be  Genevieve Nnaji.”

    Chief Ikukuoma wrote: ”Genevieve Nnaji Mkpụrụ mma.”

    Lucky man wrote; ”She is never beating the allegations of not aging.”

    Super Joyce; “Ageless”

    Michael Enwankwo; “I am so happy she overcame the challenges that. came for her recently.”

    Damola wrote: “Genevieve Nnaji coming out of hibernation to post about Ayra Starr is peak Girls girl behavior. Love it so much.”

    It is a 15-track album featuring collaborations with Asake, Giveon, Coco Jones, Anitta, Rvssian and Rauw Alejandro on tracks like ‘Goodbye (Warm Up),’ ‘Last Heartbreak Song,’ ‘Woman Commando’ and ‘Santa’ respectively. The album also includes the previously released ‘Commas’ and ‘Bad Vibes’.

    Ayra Starr’s sophomore album also has songs titled ‘Birds Sing Of Money’ and ‘Control’ among others.

  • Laide Bakare celebrates 42nd birthday with jaw-dropping photos

    Laide Bakare celebrates 42nd birthday with jaw-dropping photos

    Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare, on Friday, celebrated her birthday with exquisite photos, as she turned 42.

    The mother of three took to her official social media page, where she shared multiple photos in celebration of her big day.

    “Which of my God’s FAVOUR will I deny?? None! I thank God for everything. I appreciate my parents, my family and my fans.

    I also appreciate myself for keeping strong self-belief even if nobody do; loving myself and not hating others.

    Ladies and gentlemen, it is my birthday???.”

    “It’s Friday ?, a special day to Muslims and a special day to me. May Favour locate u as from today. About to bless some people because of “amen” and birthday wishes”

    TheNewsGuru.com recalls that Laide had called out her ex-husbands, Alhaji Mutairu Atanda Orilowo and Olumide Okufulure for being deadbeat fathers.

    Laide Bakare celebrates 42nd birthday with jaw-dropping photos

    The mother of three, who has been married twice and shares two kids (boys) with her second husband and a daughter with her first husband shaded them for being deadbeat.

    Laide’s first marriage was with American-based business tycoon, Okufulure, while her second marriage is with Alhaji Orilowo.

    She got married to Mutairu in 2012 in a secret marriage and the union produced two sons.

    The couple however separated after he was alleged to be involved in fraudulent activities which made the EFCC declare him wanted in 2014.

    Laide described them as “Awon ex-hubby isonu”.

    Laide Bakare celebrates 42nd birthday with jaw-dropping photos

    According to her, her ex wanted her to suffer and for her life to be destroyed but God didn’t allow it.

    Laide stated that she wouldn’t fight them because God has already fought her battles.

    “I wouldn’t fight with you because God has already fought my battles. U that want my life to be destroyed so I wouldn’t be able to redo or repair it, God will destroy your own. You want me to suffer without having anything to gather to eat, God will not accept it for you.

    “Regardless of form or content, every message is an expression of a need, tomorrow is children’s day, can’t wait to spoil them silly. Awon ex-hubby isonu,” she said.

  • Actress, Iheme Nancy loses $7k to Bitcoin crash

    Actress, Iheme Nancy loses $7k to Bitcoin crash

    Beautiful and sexy Nigerian actress, Iheme Nancy, has lamented the recent crash of Bitcoin, as she loses $7k.

     

    The actress took to her social media page to reveal that she’s lost upto seven thousand dollars to the recent Bitcoin crash.

    Actress
    Iheme Nancy

     

    She has now resorted to begging as she asks for people to take her out for lunch since she’s lost a lot of her money to Bitcoin.

     

    She wrote: “SOMEONE PLEASE BUY ME LUNCH. TODAY,MY MONEY IS REALLY GOING DOWN ON BITCOIN AND MY HEART IS RACING….

    “LET ME SEE THOSE THAT LOVES ME

    “L LOST 7K$. SOMEONE SHOULD ADOPT ME SO THEY CAN FEED ME FOR SOME TIME”

    Actress
    Iheme Nancy

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalls that five years ago, the actress begging for who to buy her lunch said she cannot marry a broke man.

     

    Nancy has done quite a number of movies since she came into Nollywood.

     

    Her undeniable talent can be seen in many of her films.

     

    Like every other role interpreter, there are some roles Nancy does not love to play.

     

    One of such roles is kissing in a movie.

     

    The actress was born in Edo State and studied a course in Social Work for two years at the University of Lagos.

     

    She lost her Mum at age 5 and was brought up solely by her Dad.

     

    Nancy grew up in Lagos, where she had her primary and junior secondary education.

     

    In 2009, Nancy won the Miss Valentine International beauty pageant, and finished second in the Miss Telecoms Nigeria beauty contest.

     

    As a model she has worked for the likes of “House of Marie”, “Ade Bakere”, “Adebayo Jones”, “Zizi Cardow”, “Shakara Couture”, “Konga Online” and others.