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  • Why I choose to marry my husband as second wife – Mercy Aigbe spills

    Why I choose to marry my husband as second wife – Mercy Aigbe spills

    Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe, has opened up on the reason she decided to settle down as the second wife of popular movie marketer Kazim Adeoti also known as Adekaz.

    The mother of two during a recent interview with Nollywood on Radio, disclosed that the decision stemmed out of the need to have a partner in the industry, one who will not just collaborate with but also build a production empire together.

    She said, “One of the reasons I married him is that we’re both in the same industry.

    “I felt I needed someone in the industry to collaborate with, and it’s a good thing that he understands it too. Combining our strengths, the future looks promising.”

    The actress cum film maker had in 2023 partnered with her husband, Adeoti to produce the movie Ada Omo Daddy, marking her debut in cinemas.

    Reflecting on the success of the movie, she said, “The feedback was amazing. I was a bit nervous as it was my first cinema debut, and there was heavy competition from big names in the cinema. But I was confident because I knew I had a sellable product.”

    The actress also mentioned that her goal is to be on every platform where she can earn money.

    “I won’t just be on cinemas. I’ll be on all platforms I can make money from,” she said.

  • Uche Ogbodo slams May Edochie’s fans for mocking her after her shop got burgled by thieves

    Uche Ogbodo slams May Edochie’s fans for mocking her after her shop got burgled by thieves

    Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has taken to social media to call out the fans of May, estranged wife to the embattled actor, Yul Edochie, who has been mocking her following the recent attack on her business.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that the mother of two recently cried out after her shop was burgled with goods worth millions of Naira carted away.

    Taking to her Instagram, Uche lamented how May’s fans have been rejoicing over her misfortune, saying karma is dealing with her for supporting Judy and Yul Edochie’s marriage.

    Uche further accused May of enjoying the toxicity of her fans, adding she has never come out to condemn them for their toxicity.

    She wrote, “Toxic May Edochie fans! Unah go dey Taya ooo. Very very toxic bunch of lunatics! You people don’t own this social media o! No matter how toxic you get, you can never pass Wizkid’s FC. Stop watching my videos if it hurts so bad! Misfortune is life, and it’s rotational; it will surely swing. So wait for your own turn. Allow me enjoy mine.

    “Singing Karma Karma. Karma dey visit innocent person? Someone whose heart is pure and not ridden with evil? Hell No! You senseless lots don’t even know nothing about karma. Thief stole my things then it’s my Karma because I chose to mind my business. Lol. Chai! Ok ooo! The real karma is coming to you all for actually being evil and vile towards people. You just wait!

    “It is I Uche Ogbodo mumu people are trying to bully and intimidate. Mtchewww. I blocked May because you lot wouldn’t let me like her pictures in peace. And she seems to enjoy the toxicity! So that pisses me off! As she can not tell you to stop insulting and trolling an innocent person, what’s the need to continue to follow?

    “I beat my own drums! And I’m not gonna come out publicly to dehumanize Yul Edochie or make a caricature of Judy before you know I don’t support them! This is my life and my page; if you hate me that much, kindly unfollow me! Thanks

    “I am out here stating what happened to me to the public and you people are trying to make a field day off it! This is my platform! I will cry as much as I want! Tears my own, phone my own, platform my own! Allow me to cry. Am I begging you money? Just leave me the hell alone. Now we are all crying together.”

  • Nollywood actress, Ufuoma McDermott narrates how excessive drug use destroyed her kidney

    Nollywood actress, Ufuoma McDermott narrates how excessive drug use destroyed her kidney

    Nollywood actress Ufuoma McDermott has revealed the cause of her prolonged kidney disease.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that thespian, during a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, said the prolonged use of painkillers due to constant migraines and headaches caused her kidney disease.

    According to the 43-year-old,  she had used painkillers to manage the constant pain in a bid to avoid wearing glasses due to concerns about her appearance.

    The actress, who noted that she was unaware of t he long-term consequences, said she found out about the cause after she and her brother were both diagnosed with kidney disease.

    She said, “I really wish everyone would understand the importance of health. My brother was diagnosed late on stage 4 of kidney disease and he goes straight into dialysis and has complications. I was diagnosed earlier.

    “So I have lived on medication for almost 12 years now. When my brother got diagnosed, I ran to my cardiologist. My parents were scared, thinking if this was genetic. We had to trace the kidney disease and we learned it was from drug abuse.

    “I grew up with migraines, headaches, and eye aches, and I never wore my glasses because they made me look like a geek. I would take painkillers for my migraine. I took strong painkillers and not the ordinary painkillers because I wanted the pain to go away.”

  • How I nearly committed suicide over fake news – Eniola Ajao spills

    How I nearly committed suicide over fake news – Eniola Ajao spills

    Nollywood actress Eniola Ajao has recounted a hallowing experience of how fake news nearly destroyed her life.

    The filmmaker, in a recent interview on the ‘Nollywood on Radio’ podcast, disclosed that she almost poisoned herself after a false rumour spread about her.

    According to the actress cum filmmaker, she went as far as starving herself intentionally for seven days, unable to leave her home.

    Ajao further stated that her son and other family members intervened and encouraged her to defend herself.

    “I almost poisoned myself because of news about me on social media that was far from true. It was the first time in my life that I had been faced with something so painful that I could not eat for seven days. I did not go anywhere. People around me can testify to it,” she said.

    “My sisters were calling, telling me, ‘You have to do this for yourself. You do not have to poison yourself.’ My son was reaching out to everyone that I was struggling with the online lies.”

  • I am tired – Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo cries out as thieves cart away goods worth 50million

    I am tired – Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo cries out as thieves cart away goods worth 50million

    Nollywood actress, Uche Ogbodo has taken to social media to express pain after her shop was burgled by thieves last night.

    The mother of two via her verified Instagram page on Monday, November 4th shared the hole in which the thieves created in her shop ceiling to gain entrance.

    Expressing her deep sorrow, the actress stated that she has lost close to fifty million Naira this year as a business person.

    The actress who fingered security officials in her shop as being involved in the attack, disclosed that the thieves carted away most of her male items.

    She wrote: ‘’I’m already tired! The World is just too wicked! How does one stay afloat with so much weight on them? It feels like staying under water is safer. Loosing close to 50 million a year as a business person. My God! Strong Woman in the Mud! I’m tired!”

     

  • I don’t wanna die – Nollywood Actress Ufuoma McDermott opens up on prolonged battle with kidney disease

    I don’t wanna die – Nollywood Actress Ufuoma McDermott opens up on prolonged battle with kidney disease

    Nollywood actress Ufuoma McDermott has opened up on her battle with prolonged kidney disease.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that thespian, during a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, made this known where she also revealed that she had lost a brother to chronic kidney disease.

    According to the actress, she was diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease in 2023 after battling with chronic Kidney disease for twelve years.

    The mother of two noted that her doctors told her to slow down at work and rest, but she thought she had more time and negotiated with her doctors.

    The actress said despite the warnings of her doctors, she stressed her body, and she was shortly diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney disease.

    The movie star said she had thought about dying because of what happened to her brother but found her way back, and it changed how she lived her life.

    She further expressed her wish to live because of her children.

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  • I am not impotent – Husband of popular actress who had a child outside wedlock speaks

    I am not impotent – Husband of popular actress who had a child outside wedlock speaks

    Kayode Salako, the husband of popular Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola has opened up about having a child with another woman outside his marriage.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Foluke and Salako got married in 2010 but yet to have a child together.

    However, Kayode went ahead to father a child named Murewa with Oluwafunke Oyegoke-Salako, his second wife, who’s based abroad.

    Clarifying rumors about his child, the former chairman of Labour Party (Lagos chapter) in a recent Facebook post said that his wife, Foluke was fully aware and supportive of his decision to have a child with Oluwafunke.

    He said they have been married for over 13 years but have no biological children together. He also said his other children, now grown, live with their mother abroad.

    The post reads in part, “It took me 3 years of begging Foluke Daramola-Salako, my wife, to allow me have at least one, or two children here in Nigeria, for the security of my old age, since I am not impotent,

    “I am already above 50, and I don’t want to be 70 years, and still continue to live alone, without children around me.

    “I have been married and living with her for over 13 years now, but God has not given us our own love child yet. She saw reason with me after a while, and said you can go ahead.”

    Salako also disclosed that the actress treats Murewa like her own son and maintains a cordial relationship with the boy’s mother while referring to them as “bosom sisters”.

    “Murewa Omowonuola (Ayinde) Salako is the product of that understanding,” he added.

    “Oluwafunke Oyegoke-Salako from Ogbomosho, is that woman Nigerian bloggers have been talking about since last year on social media, and Oluwamurewa is the boy she has had for us.

    “Foluke treats him like her son. Foluke and Funke are doing well together as buxom sisters.”

  • Actress Yvonne Jegede gives reason for shaving her hair for a movie role

    Actress Yvonne Jegede gives reason for shaving her hair for a movie role

    Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede has opened up on the reason for shaving off her natural hair for a role in an upcoming movie project.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the actress shared the transformation via her Instagram page, explaining that the move was necessary to embody the character entirely.

    According to the veteran actress, she had been nurturing her hair for 10 years. She had to chop it off because she needed a physical transformation to connect deeper with the character beyond dialogue and emotions.

    Yvonne Jegede emphasized her commitment to her craft, noting she’s unafraid to push boundaries to deliver exceptional performances.

    Aside from going bald for a movie role, Yvonne Jegede also revealed that she is learning to speak the proper Yoruba language.

    She wrote, “I have always believed that to tell a story authentically, you must be willing to give everything to the role—even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone. This belief is what guided my decision to cut my hair for my ongoing movie, “AJA.” It wasn’t an easy decision, but for me, it was necessary to fully embody the character I’ve been entrusted to bring to life.

    “”AJA” is a powerful film, produced by the incredibly talented Titi Orire, and it tells a story that demands depth and transformation. We’re currently filming in Badagry, Nigeria, a location that adds to the richness and authenticity of the story. The movie features some of Nollywood’s finest talents, including Rotimi Fakunle, Bianca Ugowanne, Gbohunmi David and there’s a special appearance from a big name in the industry that I know will excite audiences.

    “For this role, I knew I had to go beyond just the dialogue and emotions; I needed to make a physical transformation that would connect me even deeper with the character. Cutting my hair wasn’t just about changing my appearance, it was about shedding my comfort and embracing a new side of myself for the sake of the story. I’ve always believed that as an actor, you have to be ready to push boundaries, and this role is definitely doing that for me.

    “This decision also reflects my dedication to my craft. I take acting seriously, and I believe in fully immersing myself in every role I take on. “AJA” is a unique project that will challenge me, and I’m ready to give it everything I have. It’s not just about looking the part, but becoming the character from the inside out.

    “I love my job too much not to take risks… I see myself as a tool to convey the appropriate message, if the script deserves it, I will do whatever needs to be done to give the story life. Apart from this drastic change, I am learning to speak proper Yoruba language.”

  • Too tacky – Fans roast actress Osas Ighodaro over topless birthday photo

    Too tacky – Fans roast actress Osas Ighodaro over topless birthday photo

    Nollywood actress Osas Ighodaro has been criticized for sharing a series of stunning private photos on social media.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the mother of one who recently opened up on what captures her heart in men and how she would like her partner to look via social media celebrated her special day with a shirtless photo, turning her back to the camera while rocking a pair of trousers. 

     

    She captioned the photo, “+1 birthday gal #Grateful #Blessed #OsasIghodaro.”

    However, the post did not sit well with fans who flooded her comment section to outrightly condemn her for posting such a striking image despite her reputation.

    Rozapepper wrote: “E get some age way you gp reach, you would known you have grown past to be shooting this kind of pictures.”

    Emeka Nwasah wrote: “No matter their age, they all think the same. Tell me why this Osas is trying to prove with this?  When they sexualize her now, she will start to foaming.”

    DEEJustDee: “This is too tacky for your online personality sha.”

     Kris_geeq wrote: “A woman’s biggest agency is her sexuality. She prefers to be seen as sexy than smart.”

    Paul Pb wrote: “Still a baddie at what age?”

    Devine Enukorah wrote: “In the end, it’s always about nudity.”

    Always Major wrote: “They give themselves up to be sexualized and then complain about being sexualized.”

    Betta Gaming wrote: “Economy don dey bring out things from people Bro.”

  • Send it back to wherever it came from – Uche Ogbodo tells mothers with big navel babies

    Send it back to wherever it came from – Uche Ogbodo tells mothers with big navel babies

    Nollywood actress, Uche Ogbodo has taken to social media to share her testimony after a new mum reached out to her for advice.

    According to the new mother, her newborn baby came with a large belly button, and she doesn’t have an idea on how to handle it.

    Advising the new mother, the actress shared how she was able to handle her son’s own. 

    According to Uche, she used warm water, olive oil, and prayers, and that was how her son’s belly button “disappeared”.

    As for which prayer she said, she revealed: “Tell God you don’t want big navel for your baby in prayer. Send it back wherever it came from.” 

    In the caption, she added: “I Gave Birth to my Son Xavier and within 2 weeks his Navel was soo big and I didn’t like it. 

    “I said to my God , how can my Son be this Handsome With a Huge belly Button. I didn’t want it. Clothes won’t fit perfectly on him. I wanted a perfect Boy. And God took it away.

    “May this Testimony Bless Somebody today , and May it Remind you that there is nothing impossible with God . He provides all our Needs according to his Riches in Glory.”