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Publicity seeking Nkechi Blessing rants as fan films her in hotel lobby

Controversial Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing, has taken to her social media handle to rant in an attempt to rebuke a fan who filmed her while checking out from a hotel.

In a video, she posted, narrated how the fan saw her trying to drop a key to the hotel’s receptionist and began filming her without consent.

Forget she was a public figure and the hotel lobby was also a public, publicity seeking Nkechi was heard saying courtesy demanded that the fan should ask for her permission to take her picture instead of recording her clandestinely.

Nkechi said: “I want you to make me understand something. You saw me in a hotel reception trying to drop my key apparently I was checking out and then you brought out your phone to make a video of me. I don’t get, what is the video for? Who are you trying to send the video to. Blogs? And I was alone o. (sic)

“Even if I was not alone that I was with a man. Is it any business of yours? You get luck say i no break your phone. You get luck say I was in good mood. I for stone the phone on top of your head.

“You people don’t mind your business in this Lagos again. You saw me coming out of a hotel and you were making a video of me. Courtesy demand you come close to me ask for a picture.”

Nkechi Blessing

TheNewsGuru.com recalls that on June 10, 2021, Nkechi confirmed her marriage to an Ekiti politician, Falegan Opeyemi David, after she shared photos from their wedding on his birthday via her Instagram Story.

On 23 September 2021, she lost her mum “Gloria Obasi Sunday”, while at the verge of launching her premium movies in Lagos biggest theatre.

On April 6, 2022, Nkechi posted on her Instagram handle that she had ended her 10 months old marital relationship with Falegan Opeyemi David.

Nkechi hails from one of the communities in the 17 local government areas in Abia, a State in the South East region of Nigeria.

She had her primary education at Olu Abiodun Nursery and Primary school, Lagos and her secondary education at Barachel Model College, Lagos.

The actress did a six-month diploma in theatre arts at the Lagos State University, and studied International Relations at Houdegbe North American University.

In 2008, after she graduated from Lagos State University, her friend “Kemi Korede” discovered Nkechi passion for acting and featured her in her movie “Omo Bewaji”.

Omo Bewaji became a minor break for her career and led to her meeting with Emeka Duru, who offered her a supporting role in Emem Isong movie; Through The Fire & Entanglement in 2009.

She rose to prominence in 2012, with a lead role on Kafila Omo Ibadan, after her meeting with the producer, Temitope Bali in South Africa, who offered her the role on Kafila Omo Ibadan.

August 25, 2022
Actress Nkechi Blessing reveals how she’ll buy man, marry him and totally control him

Controversial Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday, has hinted how she could leave the rest of her life with a man she will buy, marry and have total control over.

Blowing her own trumpet, she noted that she can comfortably buy a man with her money and control him.

She explained that the man would be under her total control as she will put him in her house and dictate how the relationship should go based on her liking.

According to the actress, she could decide not to marry because she does not believe that it is compulsory for everyone to be married.

Nkechi Blessing

Nkechi Blessing, who was confident with her present financial status, bragged about being able to buy any man of her preference if she so desires.

Nkechi Blessing made this claim during an Instagram live session with car dealer and mediator, Chidi Mike CMC.

She joined the live session which featured three other people apart from Chidi, with the topic of discussion being on marriage and whether it is compulsory for a woman to get married or not.

The screen diva, however, stunned everybody when she said that she could also decide to buy any man she wants with the little money that she has.

In her words: “No be everybody come this life say dem won marry. I can comfortably buy a man with the little change that I have, you dey hear English. I can comfortably buy a guy and put him in my house. I will say sit down there; he will stay until I tell him to move.”

Nkechi Blessing

Colleague, fans reaction

Her statement was so controversial that it even got the attention of Tonto Dikeh, another actress who loves controversy.

tontolet wrote; @chidi.mike_cars ?? brotherly this one shock you???.. I no just know where my Baby @nkechi_blessing_sunday Dey get all these LAMBA..Nke chi come buy me??????‍♀️?????

Also, her fans and followers were divided in their opinion-sharing.

kelskincare; CMC Vry soon aunty nkechi go say she Dey feed you ???.

21forever; It has been your facial expressions for me @chidi.mike_cars ????????????? E Shock ? u abi ????????.

candidfox; Abeg make she shift.. The men she can buy are the ones that have no class.

mayor_60; Lol? he will come and take the little you have and still leave you so calm down.

wealth_nation01; CMC Sorry I don’t know what you’re trying to promote with this your post.

charlesdonennadi; Depends the kind of man you want to buy some men get level and you can’t buy them no matter how much in your account E get why.

karensugar35; I swear this lady no dey think before talking ????. Las las everyone will fine.

okorojuniort; All I see is a woman still nursing her heartbreak ?,take time from social media and heal.

pos_david7; How much you get way you one buy man ,will that buy happiness also abeg.

imwillboy; Na em you never buy new pant since Weldon auntie if clout was a person.

official_asilo; What nonsense is dis woman talking abt ??how much you get.

zansi_fo_sho1; How much you get self aunty Nkechi ?you talk too much.

prettywomancouture :No be every come this life say the wan marry”. Hmmmm but how come you come the form married with your ex, when you were not married?.

TheNewsGuru.com reports that Nkechi Blessing produced her first movie, Omoge Lekki in 2015, starring herself, alongside Yinka Quadri.

In 2016, Omoge Lekki won MAYA Awards and she was nominated for Revelation of the Year at Best of Nollywood Awards.

Other notable works include Kafila omo ibadan (2012), The Ghost and the Tout (2018) and Fate of Alakada (2020).

She also serves as the Director and chief executive officer of Nkechi films production, and NBS Foundation.

August 12, 2022
Actress Cynthia Okereke recounts ordeal in kidnapper’s den [VIDEO]

Veteran Nollywood Actress, Cynthia Okereke, has narrated her ordeal in Kidnapper’s den hours after she and her colleague, Clemson Cornel, regained their freedom from their abductors.

TheNewsGuru.com reports that the Nollywood celebrities were recently abducted in Enugu State while returning from a shoot.

Okereke and Agbogidi were kidnapped on Friday, July 29, while they were returning from a movie set at Ozalla town in Enugu state.

Cynthia Okereke

In a video making the rounds on social media, Okereke while breaking silence, thanked the fans, security agencies, Colleagues, and other stakeholders who contributed to their release.

According to her, they were not fed anything during the seven days they spent in captivity.

In her words: “For one week, no food, no water”.

Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) broke the news of their release, noting that the kidnappers, who demanded a ransom of $100,000, changed their minds after being touched by God.

However, AGN President, Emeka Rollas said the guild was only able to raise N1.2 million.

It would be recalled that on Saturday, their abductors contacted their families, demanding $100,000 as ransom.

According to a statement by the Actors Guild of Nigeria on its official Instagram page on Wednesday, August 3, the movie stars were released unhurt.

Cynthia Okereke

It reads: “This is to gladly inform the public that the kidnapped actors, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel Agbogidi, have been released unhurt.

“The elated National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Ejezie Emeka Rollas, announced their release by the abductors who were touched by the spirit of God to set them free and unharmed.

“He urged members to be security conscious on and off film sets and always take precautionary measures on their personal security at all times.”

In a video clip on social media, he said “While talking to the abductors, we were trying to explain to them that we were putting some funds together, we were contributing.

“We said that we have about N1.2 million. And they started laughing at us. They started mocking us and saying, ‘all those your celebrities posting on Instagram, why haven’t they contributed?”

The actors have, however, been released but the statement didn’t say if a ransom was paid for their release.

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August 5, 2022
Actress Alisigwe scolds married man asking for threesome

Nollywood actress, Chiege Alisigwe, has firmly cautioned an unidentified married man asking for a ‘threesome’ with her.

‘Threesome’ is an occasion on which three people engage in sexual activity together.

Alisigwe, who is also a model and on-air personality, in an Instagram post, stated that a yet-to-be-identified married man has been pressuring her for a threesome.

The actress pointed out that the unidentified married man claimed he loves her a lot.

Alisigwe, an indigene Orlu Local government of Imo State, said she had no intention to ever partake in such an act because she’s a one man one woman while warning the married man to back off or risk being called out.

She wrote on Instagram: “Stop sending me messages! I am not, have never been and will never EVER be into 3some! Will never be that type. I am one man one woman.

“Your huge amount will never get me because I am bigger than that! Spiritually and physically. Do not irritate me this morning with your dark energy. One more word I will call you out! ENOUGH SAID!

“Chiege’s World!!! I don’t blame you! Because of the things you hear you believe everyone is the same. Try get to know God one on one and be delivered, you and your so-called wife you claimed that wants it and you, wanting to please her my foot!!

“You claimed she likes me a lot and all she can think about watching me is 3some! REALLY?!!! GIVE ME MY RESPECT, I DESERVE IT!”

TheNewsGuru.com reports that Alisigwe is renowned due to her role in the Nollywood blockbuster movie; My Love.

Since she made her debut in the industry, she has been able to feature in over 200 Nollywood movies, making her one of the most experienced actresses in the industry.

The actress had more than twenty decades of experience in the industry before she stopped acting and focused on her NGO project.

She is one of the most awarded actresses in the country.

Alisigwe had primary and secondary education in Queens School, Enugu before proceeding to Federal polytechnic, Oko, where she obtained a Diploma degree in fine and applied arts.

After studying in Oko, she moved to the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) in Enugu, where she obtained her Higher national diploma in fine and applied arts.

August 4, 2022
Nollywood actress, Queen Nwokoye reacts to allegations of dating Apostle Suleman

Nоllywооd асtress, Queen Nwоkоye, has broken her silence concerning allegations she once had an affair with the Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministries Apostle Johnson Suleman.

A report had surfaced online where a score of Nigerian actresses was accused to have dated the cleric at some points.

Nоllywооd асtress turned nurse, Geоrginа Оnuоhа, whо wаs nаmed, had resроnded, condemning the reроrt via her Instagram account.

Meanwhile, in her reaction, Nwоkоye, in а videо shared on her Instаgrаm page on Tuesday, dismissed the report, insisting that nothing will make her deny knowing Suleman.

She admitted that she hаd mаde mistаkes in the раst, but оne thing she will never dо is sleeр with а mаn оf Gоd.

Nwokoye wrоte: “It is a Nigerian thing to always assume that once you know someone, you are sleeping with the person but that one concern una.

“I have met a lot of people, and I will still meet more and I do not owe anyone any apologies for people I have met and associated with.

“Pastor Suleman is a good man. Nothing will make me deny knowing him. You choose the kind of relationship you want to have with someone and all friendships mustn’t end in bed. So if you have a problem with him, settle it with him. Don’t recruit innocent people into your mess. I will never allow myself to be used to make Pastor Suleman look bad Perioddddd.”

July 27, 2022
Actress Funke Akindele shortlisted as PDP deputy guber candidate

Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, popularly known as Jenifa has been shortlisted as Deputy for Lagos State Governorship candidate on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that five names were released as the potential running mate of the party’s governorship candidate, Alhaji Abdulaziz Olajide Adediran popularly known as Jandor.

Others shortlisted alongside the Nollywood actress are: former governorship aspirant, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour; former Senatorial candidate for Lagos East, Yeye Shobajo, another governorship aspirant, David Kolawole Vaughan known as DAKOVA, and Engr. Teslim Balogun.

The PDP Governorship Candidate for Lagos had described all five nominees as qualified when the party commenced the screening of deputy governor nominees at its National Headquarters in Abuja last week.

Adediran said the nomination of five persons for his running mate shows that Lagos as a centre of excellency has many qualified people for the position.

“Every one of the five nominees is qualified to be my deputy governor. We represent a breath of fresh air in Lagos State. You have seen that in me and my running mate as well,” he said.

TNG reports this is coming after Tonto Dikeh was selected as her party’s 2023 Rivers Deputy Governorship candidate earlier last week. Akindele starred in the sitcom I Need to Know from 1998 to 2002, and in 2009.

She won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. The actress rose to fame for her role in the movie titled Jenifa, which earned her the nickname Jenifa. The Omo Ghetto trilogy contributed to her fame.

Akindele played the lead role in the show Jenifa’s Diary,[10] for which she was named the Best Actress in a Comedy at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.

Akindele came into the limelight after starring in the popular United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)-sponsored sitcom I Need to Know, which ran from 1998 to 2002.

Funke Akindele

She played Bisi, a curious but highly intelligent secondary school student. Funke Akindele’s big break came in 2008 when she appeared in the movie Jenifa.

In January 2018, there was a controversy when it was reported that Funke Akindele would get her Hollywood debut in Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War as she was listed as a member of the cast on IMDb.

In a July 2016 interview, Akindele stated she was acting less in the Yoruba film industry at that time because of piracy.

Akindele plays the lead character in the ongoing hit TV show Jenifa’s Diary, alongside Fisayo Ajisola, Falz, Juliana Olayode, and Aderounmu Adejumoke. The show is a spin-off from the movie Jenifa.

The 2018 comedy film Moms at War stars Funke Akindele and Omoni Oboli. In July 2019, Akindele started a new web series, Aiyetoro Town, a spinoff from her popular TV series, Jenifa’s Diary.

She is the CEO of Scene One Film Production.

June 29, 2022
Austin Faani, husband of Nollywood actress, Chacha Eke, breaks silence on alleged marital crisis

Austin Faani, filmmaker and husband of Nollywood actress, Chacha Eke, has finally cleared the air on his alleged marital crisis.

TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalls that Chacha, on Monday, took to her verified Instagram page to make the shocking announcement that she has left her husband.

Chacha cited numerous reasons she left, which included abuse.

Detailing why she left her marriage, Chacha said she would quit while she was still alive than leave as a corpse.

In her words: “LEAVE NOW ALIVE OR LEAVE AS A CORPSE ⚰️Many have died pretending all is well whilst wishing, hoping and praying for a better tomorrow. I don’t want to “die” or go inexplicably “missing”. I sincerely and publicly apologize for living a lie these past years. True to random speculations, there has been trouble in my “perceived paradise,” she wrote.

She also claimed she didn’t want to die or go inexplicably missing.

Speaking further on her separation, Chacha claimed she had released some evidence such as videos, voice notes, and photos to the police force, her lawyers and the media in case things went sour.

The actress appealed to some relevant security agencies to be wary if she strangely becomes unavailable.

“If push comes to shove & suddenly I am incommunicado; my lawyers, the welfare department and the Nigerian police force have my testimonials in recorded video clips/statements set for public release on all social media apps and national newspapers,” she added.

Hours after her post, Austin took to his Instagram page to refute her claims of domestic violence.

He affirmed that he is not a violent person as he detests violence in any form.

Austin reiterated that he has never raised his hands on any woman in his life including his wife.

The father of four noted how everyone who are close to the case know the truth, which he wouldn’t divulge.

Austin added that the person who started the talk will in due time continue to talk.

He said: “I am not a violent person. Personally, I detest violence in any form. I have never raised any hand in any woman in my life including my wife. Everyone close to this case knows the absolute truth and it is not in my place to divulge it, the one person who started the talk will in due time continue to talk. Let light lead.”

This is the second time the actress publicly announces her separation from Austin.

It would be recalled that in 2020, the actress revealed that her marriage was over.

June 29, 2022
“JJC is a wonderful and caring father”- Actress, Funke Akindele hails husband

Award winning Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has finally broken her silence on her rumoured breakup with husband, JJC Skillz.

The mother of two decided to celebrate husband, JJC Skillz during Father’s Day on Sunday to quench all the rumours flying round that the couples had gone their separate ways.

According to Akindele, in her recent post, JJC is a wonderful and caring father. The 44-year-old also used the medium to appreciate the singer and also to pray for him.

Sharing series of photos JJC snapped with all his children, Funke wrote;

“Happy Father’s Day darling!!! Thank you so much for being a wonderful and caring father. We love you God bless you more Baba Ibeji of life!”

Taking to the comment section of the post to react, JJC wrote;

“Awwwww thank you darling God bless and protect us #familyfirst #thebellos.”

TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalls that JJC Skillz in an Instagram post,, while reacting to break up rumour rocking his wedding with Akindele, urged his wife not to allow anyone to spoil her mood.

Rumors on social media had it that Funke Akindele’s marriage was reportedly facing serious troubles.

According to JJC Skillz, their marriage is steady.

“Don’t let anyone spoil your vibes, Bellos forever #devilisaliar.”

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On May 26, 2012, Akindele married Adeola Kehinde Oloyede.

The couple divorced in July 2013, citing irreconcilable differences.

Akindele married Nigerian rapper JJC Skillz in London in May 2016.

Her pregnancy rumours were among the top searched results on Google search engine in August 2017.

Akindele gave birth to twin boys in December 2018 and has several step-children.

The actress runs a nongovernmental organization known as the Jenifa Foundation, which aims at providing young people with vocational skills.

Akindele has endorsement deals such as her being signed as an Ambassador to Dettol and Irokotv.

In 2018, she was signed as brand ambassador for Keystone Bank.

In November 2019, she signed an endorsement deal with WAW Nigeria, a company that manufactures detergent and bar soap.

June 20, 2022
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe reveals why she fought in public

Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, has stated reasons why she fought Lagos business woman popularly known as Larrit at a party in Lagos.

The beautiful actress made this revelation on her verified instagram page on Monday where she gave account of what went down at the party.

She explained that the Business woman ,Lara used to be a very close friend and business partner, saying they did business together in the past.

According to the actress, Lara was an acquaintance who suddenly became an enemy.

Aigbe stated that the businesswoman had severally insulted her on social media despite the fact that in the past, she had patronised Larrit’s business and vice versa.

“I was at a friend’s store opening (@rhemmygold) to celebrate with her. Larrit was one of the guests,” she wrote

“This woman, for reasons best known to her slanders me online at every opportunity she gets. She has done many live videos and posts to this effect. I tried to reach out to her to understand what the issues were, but she chose to ignore me.

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“Lara and I are acquaintances. I have patronised her business and she also has done likewise. So I was surprised and confused how she suddenly became an enemy. I sent messages to her on WhatsApp, I called few people close to her to understand why she would decide to become an antagonist, all efforts proved abortive.”

The actress also claimed that Larrit also continued the beef at the event despite several requests from other attendees to stop.

“At the party yesterday, she started with the same energy, throwing words at me, calling me names and being disrespectful. Initially, I kept calm, and didn’t respond to her. People around her appealed to her to stop, yet Lara wouldn’t stop and so decided to stand up for myself and I retaliated with the same energy.

“It became heated and everyone around tried to broker peace, but she still wouldn’t stop. At some point, she tried to throw a bottle at me but it hit a lady sitting in front of her and there was pandemonium. I stepped out to leave in the middle of the brouhaha but my friend pleaded with me to stay including the celebrant. I went back in and she started attacking me verbally again. Eventually, she was taken out of the party, and she left.

“She went overboard with her hate yesterday. The bottle could have harmed someone and it would become a criminal case. This was an unnecessary attack. However, I would like to apologise to fans and family who felt I should have handled the whole situation differently. I’m sorry,” she wrote.

The said squabble happened at a star-studded event on Sunday in which Nollywood actresses such as Iyabo Ojo, Eniola Ajao, and Bimbo Thomas were in attendance.

In videos making rounds on the Internet, the duo got into an argument that escalated after Larrit threw a bottle at the actress.

Aigbe was later escorted out of the event amidst a crowd by police officers.

June 14, 2022
Actress Mercy Aigbe receives knocks for public fighting

Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, has become a subject of discussion on the Internet following an alleged fight involving her and a businesswoman identified as Lara Olukotun, popularly known as Larrit.

In a video making the rounds on social media, the businesswoman and Aigbe were exchanging words and the former threw a bottle at the actress.

Another video showed a crowded scene with police officers whisking the actress away.

The online video captured the moment Larrit threw a bottle at Mercy Aigbe while the latter screamed in fear. It also captured how Mercy Aigbe was taken away from the drama scene.

A new video that surfaced online captured how the fight started between the duo. Nollywood actresses including Eniola Ajao, Iyabo Ojo, Mercy Aigbe, Lara Olutokun and others were spotted at the event.

The video started with Larrit and Mercy Aigbe shading each other. The former was reportedly shading Mercy Aigbe for staking a claim on her husband despite being the second wife, while Mercy retaliated by asking the D.J to play a song.

Although the duo did not mention each other’s names at first, Larrit flared up when Mercy Aigbe stood up and said her name. Then, in anger, she threw a bottle at Mercy, who screamed in fear.

Nigerian tweeps have reacted to the fight, as they traded blames between both women.

A tweep, @elivijaya, said, “Whether you like Mercy Aigbe or not, the lady that threw that bottle is at fault. There is a difference between verbal insults and physical assault.”

Another tweep, @pengwriter, wrote, “I used to love Mercy Aigbe’s acting. Whatever happened to giving her best to what she knows how to do, it’s obvious this drama filled husband snatching and double life is taking a lot out of her career. Sigh.”

“Mercy Aigbe has really become a bottom barrel woman mehn. This is not the mercy people called classy then,” @keji_xx mused.

@Osineye_adeola tweeted, “That Larrit woman will beat stupid and bastard our of mercy aigbe. What!!! The way she broke that bottle like Ajegunle, isale emo people.”

“I can’t patronize or recommend any brand that associate itself with Mercy Aigbe. She is too messy,” @joshuadidiugwu said.

Mercy Aigbe

Aigbe, who also is a director, fashionista and businesswoman, was born in Edo State, to Pa Aigbe and Mrs Abisola Grace Owodunni.

The actress hails from Benin city which is the capital of Edo State. She is the second child in a family of five.

She did her primary education at St. Francis primary school and attended Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School Ikeja, Lagos.

Aigbe is also an alumnus of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, where she received her OND in Financial Studies.In 2001, Mercy Aigbe graduated from the University of Lagos with a degree in Theater Arts.

June 13, 2022