Entertainment
Nkechi Blessing Tenders Emotional Apology To TAMPAN After 3-Year Suspension
In a heartfelt moment at the 2024 Celebrities Entertainment Awards in Canada, popular Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing publicly apologised to the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners of Nigeria (TAMPAN) after a three-year suspension.
The actress, who was previously suspended over a high-profile dispute surrounding the Baba Ijesha child abuse case, expressed deep remorse for her past actions and asked TAMPAN to forgive her.
Blessing’s suspension, which dates back to 2021, followed a heated online exchange with actor Lege Maimi regarding the controversial case of fellow actor Baba Ijesha.
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The incident created significant tension within the Nigerian film industry, as Blessing and her colleague Iyabo Ojo led a campaign demanding justice for the alleged abuse.
This campaign sparked backlash from prominent TAMPAN members, including actors Yomi Fabiyi and Lege Maimi. In response to the unrest, veteran actor Jide Kosoko called for a boycott, barring directors from working with Blessing and Ojo.
During her emotional apology at the awards ceremony, Blessing openly addressed TAMPAN members, saying, “I am so sorry for all that I did. I’m begging from the bottom of my heart. I miss the industry. You all made me who I am today. I’m being celebrated all over the world because of you. Please, I’m sorry.” The emotional appeal quickly went viral on social media, with many fans and colleagues commending her willingness to seek reconciliation.
Following Blessing’s public apology, TAMPAN president Mr Latin expressed appreciation for her sincere apology, signaling a possible path to mending relations. Additionally, actor Odunlade Adekola applauded her for showing humility and taking responsibility.
This recent turn of events has reignited discussions about unity and accountability within Nollywood, particularly within the Yoruba film community.
Baba Ijesha, at the center of the original controversy, was sentenced to prison in July 2022 by Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo at the Ikeja Special Offences Court, after over a year of trial.
Nkechi Blessing’s apology marks a significant chapter in her career, as she seeks a fresh start and hopes to rejoin TAMPAN after years of estrangement.
Entertainment
Megan Thee Stallion Confirms To Sleeping With Tory Lanez
American rapper Megan Thee Stallion has revealed she had a sexual relationship with Canadian rapper Tory Lanez before their fallout.
Recall that Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison in August last year after being convicted in December 2022 of assault with a semi-automatic firearm and two other felonies for shooting Megan in the feet following a party at Kylie Jenner’s house in 2020.
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In Nneka Onuorah’s new documentary, ‘Megan: In Her Words,’ which premieres on Oct. 31 on Prime Video, Megan admitted to initially lying about her intimacy with Lanez but later acknowledged that they had been intimate on a few occasions.
She added, however, that these encounters happened under the influence of alcohol.
“I lied to Gayle King, b*tch, she was always gonna talk about the shooting, why’d you tryna ask me if I’m f*cking Tory, even if I was I f*cked a n*gga like once, maybe twice on a drunk night,” he said.
Entertainment
Joe El Reveals How Resemblance to 2Baba Affected His Career
Singer Joe El Amadi has spoken out about the challenges he faces due to his strong resemblance to fellow artist 2Baba.
In an appearance on the ‘Hoha’ podcast, Joe El shared that constant comparisons to 2Baba have impacted his career negatively.
He revealed that some music executives and media personalities have even denied him access to their platforms solely because of this resemblance.
“The downsides of 2Baba comparisons almost broke me down. Some presenters at Cool FM and Sound City, and an event planner at Festac Carnival 2013, denied me access to their platforms for looking like 2Baba,” he claimed.
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“The Sound City presenter even confronted me at Club Rumours one time boasting that he was the one that ordered presenters at his station not to play my songs because I was mimicking 2Face.
“The event planner at Festac Carnival insisted that I won’t perform because I look like their King 2Face. The same thing happened when I went for an interview at Cool FM; the presenter said he can’t interview someone who imitates 2Face.
“I complained to my mum and my record label boss, Baba Keke but they urged to be calm. Sometimes, when I try to pay homage to 2Face when we meet in public, some of his team members will block me.”
Joe El shared that people began to embrace his music after collaborating with 2Baba on the song ‘Hold On’ in 2015.
Explaining his departure from Kennis Music after 12 years, he simply stated, “The contract was over.”
Entertainment
Banky W, Adesua Etomi Welcome Second Child [VIDEO]
Popular Nigerian music executive and politician Bankole Wellington, better known as Banky W, and his actress wife, Adesua Etomi, have welcomed their second child, a baby boy.
The proud father shared the news in a heartwarming video on his Instagram, showing glimpses of his life as a supportive husband and father.
In the video, Banky W is seen cooking and performing household tasks, capturing moments of dedication to his family.
Captioning the post, he expressed the importance of sharing responsibilities at home, writing, “Supporting women’s economic power means doing my part in our home and community. But more importantly, I’m a husband and father. We just had our second kid, who is an amazing young boy.”
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The new father also used the moment to advocate for gender equality, emphasizing a balanced approach to partnership. “Partnership is 100-100, not 50-50,” Banky W stated, adding that he has taken on various roles in this new phase, from chef to nanny, housekeeper, and homework teacher.
Banky W and Adesua’s relationship has often been highlighted as a model of mutual support and partnership, and their newest addition reflects their ongoing commitment to family and community values.
The couple welcomed their first child, a son, in January 2021, marking their growing family as they continue to inspire fans and followers with their dedication to each other and their children.