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UPDATED: Yoruba Actor Murphy Afolabi Died From Fall

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UPDATED: Yoruba Actor Murphy Afolabi Dies After bathroom Fall

 

Yoruba Nollywood actor, Murphy Afolabi, has been comfirmed to have passed away after falling in his bathroom in Ikorodu, Lagos on May 14, 2023.

 

This was shared by Seun Olaiya, a filmmaker and president of the Yoruba movies directors guild, on a WhatsApp platform for filmmakers.

 

The Managing Director of Corporate Pictures Nigeria Limited, Abdullahi Abdulrasaq, also confirmed the actor’s passing.

 

Afolabi was a popular actor and filmmaker known for his work in Yoruba movies. His death comes just a day after the passing of another Nollywood actor, Saint Obi.

 

Olaiya wrote, “I swear to God just before the news, I was still hailing him. This is really a rude shock to me.”

 

Showbiz personality and the convener of the Best of Nollywood Awards, Seun Oloketuyi, also confirmed the news to our correspondent. He said, “It is true. He passed away after taking a fall in his bathroom at his house in Ikorodu this morning.”

 

Another filmmaker, Tunde Ola-Yusuf, posted a picture of the late actor on Facebook and added the quote, “Rest in peace. May God give the family and close associates the fortitude to bear the loss. Good night, Murphy Afolabi.”

 

Yet another filmmaker, Fidelis Duker, wrote, “What is really happening? I am just watching him in a movie now.”

 

Some Yoruba actors were observed expressing their condolences and sympathies to the family of the deceased.

 

Afolabi, who was born on May 5, 1974. Afolabi joined the movie industry in 2001, after graduating from Ire Polytechnic, Osun State. He featured in more than 60 movies prior to his demise, including ‘Ifa Olokun’, ‘Omowunmi’, ‘Jimi Bendel’, ‘Wasila Coded’, ‘Olokiki Oru’, and ‘Idera’.

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Jnr Pope: Sound Engineer’s Corpse Exhumed

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The remains of the late sound engineer, Precious Ofurum, who tragically lost his life in a boat accident alongside Nollywood actor, Junior Pope and fellow crew members while returning from a movie set, have been exhumed.

A viral video surfaced on Tuesday, depicting individuals solemnly exhuming Ofurum’s body, which was then placed in a coffin and prepared for transportation back to his hometown for burial.

Junior Pope and several members of his crew, including Ofurum, tragically lost their lives on April 10 when their boat overturned in the Anam River, Anambra State while returning from a film shoot.

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I Am Nigeria’s Youngest Billionaire – BBNaija Winner Ilebaye

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Season 8 winner of the Big Brother Naija reality show, Ilebaye Odiniya, has made headlines by declaring her status as one of Nigeria’s youngest multi-billionaires.

In a recent interview, she expressed gratitude to God for her journey from the show to stardom, acknowledging it as a valuable privilege.

Discussing her fashion preferences, Ilebaye mentioned being inspired by Gen Z Baddie and considers herself her own fashion icon.

She said “My outfit is inspired by Gen Z Baddie. I am my own fashion icon. It feels so good to be one of the youngest multi-billionaires and winning the All Stars.

“I am grateful to God for using Big Brother to make me the Star that I am. It’s a really good privilege.”

Following her triumph in the All-Star edition of the reality show last October, Ilebaye recently banked N120 million.

In a recent Instagram live interaction with fans, she officially confirmed the receipt of her prize money.

This revelation coincided with accusations made by Phyna, the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 7, who criticized the organizers, claiming she has not been awarded the N100 million prize from the 2022 show.

Ilebaye said, “I have received my [BBNaija prize] money. I haven’t even touched tiny part of it. My money haven’t finished. I haven’t touched my prize money. And this is a fact.”

At the Big Brother All Stars prize presentation ceremony, notable figures including Oluwakemi Adedeji, Marketing Communications Manager at HFM; Dr. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content & West Africa Channels at MultiChoice West Africa; Chinedu Oparaku, Director of Product Marketing at Moniepoint, joined winner Ilebaye Odiniya in attendance.

Ilebaye, upon receiving the prize, conveyed heartfelt appreciation to her fans, the organizers, and her fellow housemates.

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Kizz Daniel, Tekno Lock Horns Over ‘Buga’

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Nigerian music stars Kizz Daniel and Tekno were caught in a public feud after allegations surfaced on social media claiming that Kizz Daniel had been sharing profits from their hit song “Buga” with Tekno.

The controversy stemmed from a post by an undisclosed account alleging statements made by Tekno in an interview regarding his collaboration with Kizz Daniel.

The post, dated April 14, read, “I got on Kizz Daniel’s Buga with no sort of legal agreement. I wasn’t expecting anything from him. Wanted to be silent about this but I think some levels of gratitude deserve to be spoken of.”

“Do y’all know Kizz Daniel sends me 50% of every revenue he generates from that song? After his buga tour he sent me close to a billion naira and I was already shocked enough by that move.

“He didn’t end just there. Every month, I receive millions as my own share of the revenue generated by Buga on streaming platforms… Kizz is a great guy I can’t lie” ~ Tekno Reveals…”

In response to the post on the same day, Tekno swiftly refuted the claims, stating, “Him money no reach. anybody wey put out that fake interview, thunder fire your mama…”

However, nearly two weeks later, on Monday, Kizz Daniel responded to Tekno’s denial with a sarcastic retort, saying, “Dem mention money, you sef dey talk. Spewing shit like an*s. See ekuke way we rescue with BUGA !! Oloribu omo ale.”

Reacting to Kizz Daniel’s remark, Tekno fired back, “Hope you are trending now fool! Careful o, breeze blow, fowl nyash dey open. I’m not the one to be played with before I Kattwilliams yours Ass #insecurenarcissist.”

According to BIZTELLERS, this unfolding drama coincides with an ongoing online feud between music icons Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, and Davido, also known as David Adedeji, which escalated Monday night.

Wizkid had previously made a subtle jab at Davido. In response to a fan’s inquiry on X for new music, Wizkid shared a leaked video purportedly showing Davido in a vulnerable moment, allegedly pleading with a female associate.

Additionally, the Grammy award-winning artist dismissed Don Jazzy, a highly successful music producer and label owner, labeling him merely as an ‘influencer’.

The public feud between these two music titans has reverberated throughout the Nigerian entertainment sphere and beyond, eliciting reactions from fans and observers alike, who have been quick to comment and pledge support for their preferred artist.

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