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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❤️.”
In other news – Charly Boy opens up about battle with prostate cancer
Legendary singer and activist, Charles Oputa professionally known as Charly Boy recounts his ordeal with prostate cancer.
The veteran singer who will be holding a thanksgiving in a Lagos church on Saturday, April 29, did not reveal when he came down with the ailment.Learn More
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Shallipopi announces break from smoking
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Nigerian singer Shallipopi has announced that he is taking a break from smoking. He shared this personal decision with his fans on social media, stating his commitment to making healthier lifestyle choices. The artist, known for his hit songs and unique style, received an outpouring of support from his followers, who commended him for prioritizing his health and well-being.
This move is seen as a positive step in his personal and professional life.
Nigerian singer Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, has announced he is currently taking a break from smoking. The ‘Pluto Presido’ hitmaker shared this update along with a vacation video on Snapchat. He also advised his fellow smokers to take occasional breaks from the habit. This decision highlights Shallipopi’s commitment to making healthier lifestyle choices and sets a positive example for his fans.
In other news- I’m quitting music after my next album – Davido
Nigerian afrobeats singer David Adeleke, aka Davido, has hinted at quitting music. The ‘Unavailable’ crooner said he would quit music after his next album.
Davido disclosed this on Thursday night while reacting to the recent pictures and videos doctored against him by some blogs. He claimed that some persons desperately want him out of the music industry. Read more
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Patoranking builds mini stadium for Lagos community
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Famous Nigerian dancehall star, Patoranking, has built a mini football stadium in Lagos. Patoranking constructed the stadium in the community he grew up in the Ebute Metta area of the state.
Sharing the clip of the stadium on his Instagram page, the singer explained that he donated it to unite the community.While expressing his love for the community, Patoranking stated that he decided to give back to the place that shaped his early years.
“God blessed me and I blessed my people, I built this from a place of love to unite my community Ebute Metta. First of Many. World Best.
In other news – I’m tired of being single – Tolani Baj speaks out
Tolani Baj recently expressed her frustration about being single. The reality TV star and DJ shared her feelings on social media, lamenting the challenges of finding the right partner. Her candid post resonated with many of her followers, who offered support and shared their own experiences with being single.
Tolani’s openness about her personal life highlights the universal struggle of seeking meaningful relationships in today’s world. Read more
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I’m tired of being single – Tolani Baj speaks out
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Tolani Baj recently expressed her frustration about being single. The reality TV star and DJ shared her feelings on social media, lamenting the challenges of finding the right partner. Her candid post resonated with many of her followers, who offered support and shared their own experiences with being single. Tolani’s openness about her personal life highlights the universal struggle of seeking meaningful relationships in today’s world.
Abebe asked, “Are you sure that you’re putting yourself out there strategically? Tolanibaj replied, “I don’t care about strategy. This is the thing about Lagos. That’s why I said Lagos is dirty. Why do I’ve to be strategic? Why can’t a man just see me and say this is her, this is my rib that I’ve been looking for?
“I’m beautiful, I don’t play games. I’m ready to be loved. I pray that in season 3 of this podcast my missing rib would have found me
Source: Dailypost
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