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Nollywood celebrities react as Funke Akindele and Juliana Olayode end rift
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Nollywood stars have reacted following the end of an age-long rift between Nollywood actress Funke Akindele and her Jenifa’s Diary co-star Juliana Oloyode.
Juliana had taken to social media to apologize to Funke. The pair fell out in 2017 over an undisclosed reason after Juliana starred in Funke Akindele’s hit series, ‘Jenifa’s Diary’.
Taking to her Instagram page, Juliana shared a photo of herself with Funke alongside a lengthy post apologizing to the actress. She also noted that she had earlier apologized to Funke privately but felt the need to tender a public apology.
”As a teenager, my career in the mainstream entertainment industry started where many people who have put in years of hard work could only dream of, how could a neophyte even start from the mainstream, if not for a miracle?
”In my case, the mercy of God and unmerited favor were evident, I broke into the industry by playing a friend and co lead with a screen goddess who had put in decades of hard work and unprecedented creativity even as at that time.
”God used Aunty Funke Akindele @funkejenifaakindele to put me into the limelight. It was a shocker for me, especially at that tender age, when I had barely left secondary school, the kind of fame I earned from playing Toyosi in Jenifa’s Diary was too enormous for my understanding.
”However, the lack of industry nitty gritty started manifesting in me, coupled with the fact that I had a guardian (manager) who didn’t understand how the entertainment industry works, and I believed anything he felt and said.
”My guardian sent an email to Scene One TV, the producers of the Sitcom, which entire content I wasn’t aware of until recently.
”The story of my goofs at the take off of my career can not be exhausted in a million words, I want to use this opportunity to apologise to Aunty Funke Akindele, ọmọdé ò lè mọ ẹ̀kọ́ jẹ, kó má ra lọ́wọ́, I am incredibly sorry for how I hurt you and how the email that was sent hurt you.
”Please forgive me for my childish mistakes of the past, I am deeply sorry for everything.🙏🙏
”I love you eternally Aunty Funke.
”NB: I just feel the burden to make this official, it’s not an attempt for people to help me beg her, I have met Aunty Funke, she has forgiven me, she hugged me, prayed for me, cooked for me like she used to in those good old days, Jollof rice elemi meji, fried rice and sweet chicken.(lol)
“I am her baby forever. She is such a sweet soul. The good days are back and you should probably anticipate 🤐. I love you all, thank you 😍.”
Reacting to Juliana’s post, Funke commended saying;
“My Juliana. I miss you. I will bite you. Omo mi. I love you. See you soon”.
Funke’s comment has since attracted multiple stars who also expressed their joy over the mended relationship.
Actress Toyin Adewale wrote; ”@funkeakindele Iya ibeji thank you very much, Oluwa ada awon omo si fun eh loruko jesu kristi, God bless you, darling.”
Failthia Williams wrote; ”Aunty Funke thank you.. Allah will continue to bless you and yours.. ”
Eniola Ajao wrote; ”You are a huge blessing our dearest Auntie FUNKE. Thank you so much for everything 🙏 We love you ma❤️.”
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Nigerian Celebrities
My dad said he had vision I’d end up as gospel singer’ – Davido
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Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, AKA Davido, has revealed a vision his dad, Deji Adeleke, told him he had about him. The ‘OBO’ crooner stated that his dad told him that he had a vision that he would end his music career up as a gospel singer. Davido disclosed this during a chat with some guests at his wedding on Tuesday.
In the morning, daddy would say, ‘Davido, I had a vision about you.’ I said, ‘What vision?’ He said, ‘I had a vision that you ended your music as a gospel singer’,” he said. Davido’s wedding at the Eko Hotel and Suites attracted dignitaries from all walks of life, including his uncle, the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and his Lagos and Abia State counterparts, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Alex Otti.
Others are former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Akwa Ibom State governor, Udom Emmanuel, and the Ooni of Ife, HRH Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. Also in attendance were Don Jazzy, Ini Edo, PSquare, Zlatan Ibile, Patoranking, Obi Cubana, Seyi Tinubu, Jay Jay Okocha, Victor Osimhen, Pocolee, and the host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.
Source: Dailpost
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Why I’m yet to marry – Don Jazzy speaks out
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Music mogul Don Jazzy has recently opened up about why he remains unmarried despite his success and popularity. The Nigerian producer and entrepreneur, known for founding Mavin Records and launching the careers of numerous artists, shared his thoughts on why he hasn’t taken the plunge into marriage just yet.
Don Jazzy explained that his demanding career has played a significant role in his decision to stay single. His dedication to building his music empire has left little time for personal relationships, and he admitted that he has often prioritized work over his love life. The music industry, with its relentless pace and constant demands, has made it challenging for him to focus on settling down.
The producer also mentioned that his high standards and desire for a meaningful connection have made him cautious about entering into marriage. He believes that marriage is a serious commitment that requires time, effort, and the right partner, and he doesn’t want to rush into it until he’s certain he’s found someone who aligns with his values and lifestyle.
Despite his single status, Don Jazzy remains optimistic about the future, expressing that he is open to the idea of marriage when the time is right. For now, he continues to focus on his career and personal growth, with the belief that everything will fall into place when it’s meant to.
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American singer-songwriter Kehlani Ashley Parrish, popularly known as “Kehlani,” has opened up about losing opportunities and deals due to her support for Palestine.
The singer revealed this in an interview with ‘Breakfast Club’ released in the early hours of Tuesday. I have experienced a lot of pushback,” Kehlani said. Read more
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Shallipopi announces break from smoking
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Nigerian singer, Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, has announced that he is currently on “break” from smoking. The ‘Pluto Presido’ crooner announced this while sharing a video from his vocation via Snapchat recently. He advised his fellow smokers to abstain from the habit sometimes.
He said, “No be everytime you go dey smoke igbo, sometimes take a break. I am on break now. I am feeling good. Nigerian celebrities, including Tonto Dikeh, Don Jazzy, Terry G, Faze, Dr Sid and Kizz Daniel have announced quitting smoking in the past.
However, some of them later made a U-turn, with Terry G and Kizz Daniel confirming on their respective social media pages that they have returned to the habit.
Source: Dailypost
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