Funke Akindele

Actress Funke Akindele Among 397 Artists Invited to Join the Oscars

Amidst her marriage crisis, Nigerian actress and producer Funke Akindele has been invited to join the 2022 membership of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), organisers of the Oscars. The star is amongst 397 artists and executives invited by the organization for its membership selection. “The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to …

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Ketanji Brown Jackson Sworn In As First Black Woman Of U.S. Supreme Court

Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in on Thursday, June 30, 2022, making her the first black woman in history to serve as a Supreme Court judge. Jackson, 51, joins the liberal bloc of a court with a 6-3 conservative majority. Her swearing-in as President Joe Biden’s replacement for retiring liberal Justice Stephen Breyer came six days after the court overturned …

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Funke Akindele And JJC Skillz Marriage Crashes As Hubby Confirms Separation

The marriage of actress Funke Akindele – Bello and hubby, JJC Skillz has crashed. This news comes on the heels of a rumoured unease in the home of the celebrity couple. Recall that Benito, Funke’s son had opened a can of worms a few weeks back alleging that all was not well between the couple. JJC Skillz made this known …

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Actress Funke Akindele Nominated As Deputy for Lagos PDP Governorship Candidate, Olajide Adediran

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has shortlisted Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele as one of the potential running mates to governorship candidate, Alhaji Abdulaziz Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor. Akindele’s name was nominated alongside other names which include the former governorship aspirant, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour; former Senatorial candidate for Lagos East, Yeye Shobajo, David Kolawole Vaughan …

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[PHOTO] Court Frees False Kidnap Alarmist, Ameerah Sufyan

The Magistrate Court in Wuse, Abuja has granted bail to Ameerah Sufyan, the lady who raised a false alarm about being abducted. She was granted bail on the ground of “mental illness” . Ameerah had on June 14 alerted the public on her Twitter handle of being abducted by gunmen dressed in police uniforms along with 17 persons including three …

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Regina Daniels And Hubby, Ned Nwoko Welcome Second Child

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels and her husband Prince Ned Nwoko have welcomed their second child together. Coincidentally, the birth of the baby fell on the same day his elder brother and the couple’s first child together, Munir Nwoko was born. The happy father, who described the birth of his second son with his youngest wife, Regina Daniels as a double …

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8 Health Benefits Of Editan Leaf

Editan leaf is a common vegetable in Nigeria. It is commonly used to prepare the popular Editan soup. Also known as Atama leaf in Igbo, Editan leaf is native to the South-South region of Nigeria. Editan leaf is packed full of benefits such as fiber and vitamins including A, B, C, E, Folic acid, and minerals such as iron and …

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Blessing Okagbare’s Doping Ban Extended

The Athletics Integrity Unit has extended the ban on Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare to 11 years. The Nigerian sprinter was previously suspended for 10 years for doping in February 2022. But the AIU in a document obtained on Monday added one additional year to Okagbare’s ban after she allegedly failed to respond to the charges by the extended deadline -June 21, …

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‘I Sincerely & Publicly Apologize For Living A Lie ‘ – Actress Chacha Eke Says Her Marriage Has Ended

Actress, Chacha Eke has announced she has split from her husband, Austin Faani. The mother of four took to her Instagram page to make the announcement adding that she was done pretending. This comes barely two years after the news of her marriage crash went viral. Recall that in October 2020, Chacha took to social media to announce the end …

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‘I Dare You To Get Up From Your Seat And Go For Your Dreams – Singer, Tems Says As She Wins Best International Act At BET Awards 2022

Nigerian music star, Tems emerged as the biggest winner of the night at the  2022 BET Awards. She snagged two awards; ‘Best International Act’ and also ‘Best Collaboration’ for “Essence” with Wizkid and Justin Bieber. Tems defeated Dave (UK), Dinos (France), Fally Ipupa (DRC), Fireboy DML (Nigeria), Little Simz (UK), Ludmilla (Brazil), Major League DJz (South Africa) and Tayc (France). …

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