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‘Almajiri’ , ‘Obsession’ , ‘Ayinla’ Win Big At BON Awards 2022

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Lateef Adedimeji, Almajiri, Obsession, Ayinla Win Big At BON Awards 2022

 

Nollywood’s top actors and musicians triumph at the 14th edition Best Of Nollywood Awards (BON) ceremony hosted by Governor Hope Uzodinma in Owerri, Imo State on December 3.

Almajiri by Toka McBaror and Obsession by Director Mo stood out as the two largest winners of the 2022 BON awards.

The awards, which were hosted by Lateef Adedimeji and Queen Nwokoye saw various entertainment stakeholders receive awards for their works in 2022, with ‘Almajiri’ winning the ‘Movie of the Year’ award.

Apart from clinching the Best Actor in a leading role (English), ‘Almajiri’ also bagged the Best Cinematography, Best Actor in a Supporting Role (English), Best Production Design, Best Child Actress, and Best Social Message awards. Giving ‘Almajiri’ a run for its money at the awards were Tunde Kelani and Jade Osiberu’s ‘Ayinla,’ Izu Ojukwu’s ‘Amina’, and Director Mo’s ‘Obsession’.

‘Ayinla’ carted away with four awards in different categories including Best Actor in a Lead Role (Yoruba), Best Actor in a Support Role (Yoruba), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Yoruba), Best Use of Nigerian food, while Izu Ojukwu’s ‘Amina’ also took home the award for Best Costume, Best Sound, and Director of the year. Director Mo’s Obsession also won the award for Best Supporting Actress (English) and Best MakeUp categories.

In the same vein, Prince Jide Kosoko, a popular thespian, and Ebele Okaro won the Special Recognition awards. The awards were presented by Governor Uzodinma, who said he was happy to host the awards ceremony in Owerri.

Kosoko and Okaro expressed delight for being recognised in the creative industry with Kosoko dedicating his award to the industry as well as All Progressive Congress presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The prize for the most promising actor went to Abayomi Alvin, and the prize for the most promising actress went to Efe Irele. Again, Abayomi was recognized for giving the best kiss in a movie. Damilola Oni and Kiki Bakare are two more honorees who received Trailblazers awards. For the Revelations of the Year Awards, Lanre Adediwura and Juliet Njemanze, Cold for Best Editing and Special Effects, Breaded Life for Best Screenplay, and Best Actress in a Leading Role for Cold.

During his statement during the occasion, Seun Oloketuyi, the founder and CEO of BON Awards, emphasized the significance of supporting the Nigerian film industry.

He said: “Nollywood brings about employment, and if properly structured and managed can be a major source of annual earnings. Looking back at the Nollywood year, it’s been tough but practitioners move on as usual while putting smiles on the faces of Nigerians. I thank Governor Hope Uzodinma for agreeing to host the event and not just paying lip service, but going all out to ensure this is a success.”

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‘Return The Tithe’, Charly Boy Calls Out Pastor Adeboye After Apology

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Veteran Nigerian singer and activist, Charles Oputa, better known as Charly Boy, has reacted to Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s recent apology regarding his stance on tithing.

Pastor Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), had previously claimed that those who do not pay tithes would not make it to heaven, a statement he recently retracted.

During a sermon, Pastor Adeboye apologised, saying, “I’m apologizing for saying, ‘If you don’t pay tithe, you won’t make it to heaven.’ I’m sorry, that’s wrong, and it’s not in the Bible. What the Bible says is, ‘Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see God.’”

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However, Charly Boy, known for his outspoken nature, expressed dissatisfaction with Adeboye’s apology. In a strongly worded post, Charly Boy stated that the apology was meaningless unless Adeboye returned the tithes collected from followers based on the original claim.

Charly Boy wrote, “Your apology don’t mean shit unless you promise to return the tithe money them give you for mumu people wey wan bribe dia way to heaven.”

He went on to criticise certain church practices and the perceived hypocrisy of some church leaders, saying, “I truly believe that a lot of the fakest people are found in churches… Stop giving ur CONGREGATION ridiculous Lamba’s. There is nothing worse than a fault-finding finger-pointing Pastor who is as fake as the blings of a wanna-be artist.”

Charly Boy has long been known for his controversial takes on societal and religious issues, and his latest comments have sparked reactions across social media.

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BBNaija S9: Shaun Okojie Clears The Air On Relationship With Victoria

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Former Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard‘ housemate, Shaun Okojie, has addressed rumors surrounding his relationship with fellow reality star, Victoria.

The duo, who were famously known as the ‘Shatoria’ pair during their time in the BBNaija house before being unpaired by Biggie, have faced speculation from fans that they were romantically involved prior to the show.

However, Shaun recently set the record straight during a chat on X Space. Speaking on the matter, he denied ever being in a romantic relationship with Victoria, stating that she is not his type and that their relationship has always been platonic.

“Victoria is not my preference; I and Victoria are just friends. I’ve not broken Victoria’s heart, and she has never broken my heart,” Shaun clarified.

READ MORE: BBNaija S9: Shaun Opens Up On Future With Wanni

Shaun is currently in a romantic relationship with fellow housemate Wanni, whom he met during the BBNaija competition.

The couple has been open about their relationship, putting an end to any speculation regarding Shaun and Victoria’s past.

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Toyin Abraham Responds To Debt Allegation By Fashion Designer

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Popular Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has addressed allegations made by a fashion designer, identified on Instagram as @stitchesbyandra, accusing her of owing millions in debt.

The designer took to her Instagram stories to publicly call out the actress, alongside Annie Idibia and Gabriel Anthony, for an alleged unpaid debt that has been outstanding for over a year.

In her post, the designer expressed frustration over the long-standing issue, saying, “@toyin_abraham @annieidibial @gabrielanthonys, my patience is running out already. 1 year and 2 months. How can you be with someone’s millions and feel so reluctant?”

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Toyin Abraham, responding to the accusations on Friday night, denied any involvement in the matter. The actress took to her own Instagram page to refute the claims, assuring her fans and followers that the allegation was false.

“Hello everyone, I want to address the recent allegations about an unpaid debt to a fashion designer. The situation has been completely misunderstood. During the production of Malaika, there was a runway scene, and we needed dresses. We contacted a couple of designers, including Tiannah, to provide the dresses.

“Additionally, Gabriel, who was part of the team, mentioned that a friend of his also wanted to contribute some dresses, and she did. I even bought a hairpiece from her, for which I paid in full. As for the dresses she provided, they were borrowed for the shoot, and once we finished using them, I handed them back to Gabriel, who brought them to us.

“Upon seeing the online allegations online, I called Gabriel immediately for clarification. Gabriel confirmed that he informed the designer that the dresses had already been returned to him and subsequently borrowed by someone else. Therefore, it is no longer my responsibility. I hope this clears the confusion.”

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