Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Senator Gbenga Daniel Talks Mental Health on World Mental Health Day On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, Senator Gbenga Daniel emphasized the pressing need to address mental health issues in Nigeria. He underscored that the nation’s social and economic challenges often exert immense strain on mental health, particularly for many Nigerians currently enduring trying times. Senator Daniel stressed the importance of leveraging access to quality healthcare systems and robust awareness campaigns as critical steps towards overcoming the stigma associated with mental health. He highlighted that World Mental Health Day serves as a platform to raise awareness and promote…

I Lost Movie Roles Because People Tagged Me Ugly – Funke Akindele Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele has recounted how she was denied playing major roles during her days as a struggling thespian because people tagged her as “not fine.” Speaking in the latest episode of the TokeMoments podcast, hosted by Toke Makinwa, Akindele said she lost major roles even in Yoruba indigenous movies because of her physique. She recalled that actress Iyabo Ojo helped her several times during her altercations with filmmakers who turned her down because of her looks. The ‘Jenifa Diary’ actress said producers were giving…

I’ll Choose Her 1,000 Times – Pere Chooses Between Mercy, KimOprah Big Brother Naija reality show star, Pere Egbi has revealed his preference between colleagues, Mercy Eke and KimOprah. In the latest episode of Clout Africa’s Getting Persona, Cross asked Pere who he preferred if he were to choose between KimOprah and Mercy, and without hesitation, Pere picked the latter. Cross asked: “Pere, be honest if you were to choose between Mercy Eke and KimOprah, who would you choose?” Pere responded: “Mercy Eke 1000 times. I’ll choose Mercy Eke aka Lamborghini.” Recall that houseguest KimOprah was in an entanglement triangle…

I Didn’t Take Bribes From FG To Suspend Strike – Ajaero The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero has rejected suggestions that the labour leaders were monetarily induced by the government to suspend the recent planned nationwide strike. Ajaero submitted that those spreading such narratives do not understand how labour relations and industrial practice operate. KOKO TV NG recalls the organized labour on Monday, suspended the proposed indefinite strike over the removal of petrol subsidy and disagreement with the government over palliatives to cushion the effect of the policy. Following the suspension, there were allegations that the…

Zlatan Ibile Gave My Career Life – Singer Shallipopi Sensational singer, Crown Uzama, also known as Shallipopi, has revealed the important role rapper, Zlatan Ibile played in his music career success. According to the Edo-born singer, the ‘Zanku’ crooner gave his career “life” free of charge. The 23-year-old disclosed this via his Instagram story recently. He wrote, “Big shoutout to Zlatan Ibile. Bro literally gave my career life. He didn’t ask for anything in return.” Recall that Shallipopi became an internet sensation after his song ‘Elon Musk’ went viral. He later remixed the song with Zlatan Ibile and Fireboy DML…

Presidential Jet Takes Seyi Tinubu, Friends To Kano To Watch Polo Tournament Some Nigerians have condemned the use of a jet in the presidential fleet by President Bola Tinubu‘s son, Seyi, to go on a private trip to Kano State to watch a polo tournament. Polo is a ball game played on horseback, a traditional field sport and one of the world’s oldest known team sports, but is the exclusive reserve of the rich and members of the ruling class in Nigeria. KOKO TV NG learnt that Seyi embarked on the trip along with his friends on Sunday to watch…

Hennessy reaffirms commitment with ex-NBA All-Star Joakim Noah Joakim Noah is a former NBA star, known for his 13-year career, including nine seasons with the Chicago Bulls Hennessy reaffirmed its commitment to sport and basketball culture through a unique collaboration with former NBA All-Star Joakim Noah for its Hennessy In the Paint initiative. This exciting collaboration was announced during the brand’s second Hennessy In The Paint basketball court unveiling in Lagos, Nigeria. Joakim Noah is a former NBA star, known for his 13-year career, including nine seasons with the Chicago Bulls. He’s a two-time NBA All-Star, the 2014 Defensive Player…

Germany Condemns Attack On Israel, Pledges Support German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, on Sunday, condemned the Hamas attack on Israel. During a phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he also pledged Germany’s support for Israel. Scholz added that Germany’s humanitarian aid for Palestinians will also be reviewed. Also, the former German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, condemned the multi-front attack launched by the militant group, Hamas against Israel on Monday. In a statement, Merkel said “I condemn the attacks by Hamas on the state of Israel in the strongest possible terms. “My thoughts and solidarity are with the Israeli people and the…

I’ll Pay N12m Tithe From My Prize Money – BBNaija All Stars Winner, Ilebaye Big Brother Naija All Stars winner, Ilebaye Odiniya, also known as Baye, has said she would give N12 million to her church as tithe from the N120 million prize money she won from the reality show. Recall that Ilebaye, a 22-year-old Kogi-born model, beat five other finalists to emerge winner of the BBNaija All Stars season on October 1, 2023. She was presented with a cheque for N120 million and a brand-new car at the prize presentation ceremony. IIebaye has now said she would give part…

Akon: Two decades of spotlighting African music [Interview] An exclusive interview with international music superstar Akon. Before Afrobeats’ global success began gaining notable momentum in the mid-2010s, few American superstars gave their co-signs to the mainstream Pop music coming out of Nigeria & Ghana. Leading this early wave of international support was R&B and Pop Grammy-nominated star Akon In the 2000s, Akon was a superstar in Nigeria with his music being one of the primary Western contents interacted with by Nigerian listeners many of whom still greatly favoured foreign content. With his huge profile in Nigeria, it was a source…