ADESUA ETIOMI BiO, LIFESTYLE and CAREER

BACKGROUND 

Adesua Etomi was born on February 22, 1986 in Owerri, Imo State, as the youngest of three siblings. Her father is a soldier from the Esan descent, and her mother, an Engineer from the Yoruba origin. She attended Corona School, Victoria Island, Lagos. Subsequently, she attended Queen’s College, Lagos, and then moved to the United Kingdom at 13 for physical theatre, musical theatre and performing arts studies in City college Coventry. In 2006, She graduated with distinction in all the courses and proceeded to study drama and performance at the University of Wolverhampton. Finally in 2009, she graduated with a first class honours.👉 

Personal Life 

Adesua Etomi is married to Banky Wellington. They got engaged in February, 2017 and got married in November. She loves to sing, dance, swim and play guitar. 

CAREER 

When she was still discovering herself, Adesua starred inThe crucible in 2004, Saro in 2013, and The Grim Tales in 2009. However, these were minor theatre works that opened her eyes to her possibilities. She started nurturing her talent, and that’s when she decided to come back home. Immediately after jetting back to Nigeria, she tried her hand in a short film The call, and a year later, she starred as Layo in brave. What put her in the map was when she landed the role to play Debbie in the feature film Knocking on Heaven’s Door. She completely bodied her character and even got nominated for Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards. A year later, she landed the role of playing ‘Muna’ in Falling. There was no denying that she was meant for the acting life as success in the role led her to win a Golden Icons Academy Movie Award. Adesua started getting noticed with brands and movie creators, and she even got a chance to play Sheila in the famous Shuga series. Her career shot off from there, and she remained booked and busy as she has now starred in over 80 movies and series. Etomi's film credits include The Arbitration, The Wedding Party, and Falling. Her performance in Falling earned her the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award for Best Actress in a Drama. Other notable films she has appeared in include A Soldier's Story (2015), Out of Luck (2015), and Couple of Days (2016). Etomi played Shiela in the fourth and fifth seasons of Shuga, a television soap opera about HIV/AIDS prevention. Etomi began starring as Amaka Obiora, an undercover police officer, in Yemisi Wada's crime series LasGidi Cops, which debuted in June 2016 on television. She was also featured on Vogue's list of 14 global superstars. 

LESSON FROM THE LIFE OF ADESUA ETOMI 

Locally and internationally. Adesua Etomi is known for her distinctiveness and this has attracted a lot of people to her. She is known for elegance in the movie industry, and so Nigerians keep anticipating her films. So, you need to know that the aura you bring to your business each day will make your customers stay or leave. So, you must always strive to be the best in your field by bringing elegance to whatever you do. 

NET WORTH

 As at august 1st, 2020, Adesua Etomi is currently one of the richest and most influential actress in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of $900,000. ACTION✌️

FOLARIN FALANA (FALZ) BIOGRAPHY, CAREER, NET WORTH AND QUOTES

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Folarin Falana (born October 27, 1990), better known by his stage name Falz, is a Nigerian rapper, songwriter and actor. He began his career while in secondary school after forming a group called "The School Boys" with his friend before his professional career as a music artist began in 2009. Falz became more well-known after his song "Marry Me" featuring vocals from Poe and Yemi Alade.

Falz was born in the mushin local government area of  Lagos, to renowned lawyers and human right activists Femi and Funmi Falana. He was called to the bar in 2012 after graduating from the Nigeria Law School in Abuja.Falz completed his primary and secondary school education at St. Leo’s Catholic Primary School, Ikeja and Olashore International School, Osun State respectively, He is an alumni of the University of Reading England, having graduated with an LLB honors degree in Law. On January 2, 2014, Falz was  listed in tooXclusive’s “Artistes To Watch in 2014”. On 30 May 2014, Falz released his debut studio album titled Wazup Guy, which was critically acclaimed by music critics.

Falz Music Career

Folarin has always been a lover of music from secondary school. While in school, he started a music group called ‘The School Boys’ with his friend. Thereafter, in 2009, Falz dropped his first mixtape collections, titled ‘Shakara’: The Mixtape.

Afterwards, Falz released another single titled ‘Waz Up Guy’, and later ‘High Class’ and ‘Currency’. This marked the beginning of his music career success. In 2015, Falz was nominated in the “Best Collaboration of The Year” category at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards for his chart-topping single “Marry Me”. It won him a nomination in the “Best Collaboration of The Year” category at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. He was also nominated for the “Best Rap Act of The Year” and “Best New Act to Watch” categories respectively. On 31 January 2015, he released a single titled “Ello Bae”, which won him a nomination in the “Best Street Hop Artiste of The Year” category at The 2015 Headies awards. On 27 October 2017, his 27th birthday, Falz released a new album titled 27 to celebrate the special day. This was a surprise album, as it was not promoted before its release, It contained 17 tracks including hit singles like “Bhad Baddo Baddest”, “Wehdone sir”, and “Something light”. It featured prominent music acts like Davido, Olamide, Burna Boy, Wande Coal, Maleek Berry, Sir Dauda, Medikal, Terry Apala, and Ycee. The album was majorly produced by Sess as an in-house producer, and some tracks were produced by Maleek Berry, and studio magic. The album did very well and it gained several awards and nominations, including a nomination for The Headies Award for Rap Album of the Year. In May 2018, Falz released a music video titled “This Is Nigeria” which was inspired by Childish Gambino’s “This is America”. It highlighted Nigerian problems including corruption and bribery. Months later, the song was banned by the NBC (National Broadcasting Commission) claiming it was a vulgar song. When Falz was asked, he said: “If they ban this song, then I do not understand them because that song is definitely not a vulgar song,”. However, Falz sues NBC for N100 Million.

Business Lessons from Falz

1. Turn Your Passion To Business: Falz is a certified lawyer who discovered his passion for music early enough. Without wasting time, he commercialised it. When your passion is your business, the journey becomes exciting and rewarding.

2. Age Is Not A Barrier To Success: Falz has proven this beyond doubt. He formed a music group in secondary school and also released his mixtape. That’s quite daring for a boy of his age. Entrepreneurship does not respect age. If you know the rules and follow it squarely, you will get the reward regardless of how old you are.

3. Connect With Key People In Your Industry

Folarin became more popular when he acted Segun in Jenifa’s diary. It was a huge plus to his career. As a matter of fact, your network sometimes determine your net worth in business. 

Falz Net worth

Falz net worth is estimated to be about $5 million and as of 2020, he has bagged some notable endorsements with Hennessy, mtn and merry bet, he has sold good number of record as well.

Conclusion

Falz is one of the most talented and gifted artist in the entertainment industry, he has done a lot for himself and the community which gave him all the respect he is enjoying today.

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FACTS ABOUT BRAMHANANDAM KANNEGANTI

PERSONAL LIFE

Brahmanandam was born in Sattenapalli, Guntur District in Andhra Pradesh. Prior to films, he was a Telugu lecturer in Attili, a town in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. Bramhanandam married Lakshmi and has two sons, Raja Gautam and Siddarth. He became a grandfather in 2017 with the birth of Raja Gautam's son. On 14 January 2019, Brahmanandam underwent a successful heart bypass surgery at Asian Heart Institute (AHI) in Mumbai. He is one of the highest paid actors in comic genre. He is called as comedy king of Tollywood. He has already grabbed many prestigious awards and honours for his excellent work in the industry. He also holds a Guinness World of Record for most screen credits. He had delivered more than thousands of movie till date. Born in a village in Guntur district, he pursued his master degree in Telugu and then started his career as a lecturer. He worked at Attili, which is a town in West Godavari district. He used to perform in the inter-college competition which helped him in developing his expression and comic abilities. Director Jandhyala Subramanya Sastry was the one who supported him and played a major role in his entry in the movie industry. He started his career in films with a movie 'Chantabbai' in 1986. He impressed his audience with his satire and physical comedy. After his first movie, he never looked back and went on delivering a number of successful movies.  

BRAMHANANDAM FAMILY

He was born to Kanneganti Lakshmi Narsamma and Kanneganti Nagalingachari. He married Lakshmi Kanneganti and the couple has 2 sons including Siddharth Kanneganti and Raja Gautam Kanneganti.

FACTS ABOUT BRAMHANANDAM

* Rekha is Brahmanandam’s Favorite actress.

* Amitabh Bachchan is his Favorite actor.

* His Favorite color is White.

Reading, Writing, and Painting are his Favorite hobbies.

* Sambhar, Kheer, and Medu Vada are his favorite food.

* He is one of the highest paid comedians in India.

* The comedian king holds a Guinness world record for most number of screen credit for a living actor.

* The comedy king of Tollywood likes to make sculptures in his free time.

* Brahmanandam is also known for his cooking skills.The Tollywood stars like Junior NTR and Ram Charan are a great fan of the food that he prepares.

* The actor doesn’t go out after 7 pm. He prefers to stay at home and spend time with his family.

* Before coming into Tollywood, Brahmanandam was a professor in a private college in Athili, West Godavari District.* Brahmanand is the only actor who has done 1000 movies in a career span of 28 years.

* The role of Pujari and Shastri has made him popular in the Tollywood cinema.

* His best works till date are Khan Dada From Money, Michael Jackson from Anaganaga O Raju, Brahmi From Pokiri, Aha Na Pellanta, Chari From Adhurs, Yamaleela, Sandade Sandadi, Babai Hotel or more.

* In 2009, he was honored with Padma Shri award for his contribution to Indian Cinema.

He charges 1 crore approx. per movie.

NET WORTH

He was estimated and valued at $50 million (#19,475,000,000.00)

Brahmanandam Controversies

The star is in the lights for few of the negative controversies after him; The High court ordered him to return the Padma Shri award for misusing the honorary title. The reason for the controversy was that they used the title ‘Padma Shri’ before their name to promote the movie ‘Denikaina Ready’ ( “Ready for Anything”, produced by Mohan Babu). He has attitude problem and doesn’t behave well with his junior co-stars. Tollywood actress Hema once said in an Interview, “ I have lost offers from directors and producers who roped me in their movies. Several directors told me that actor Brahmanandam didn’t want to act with me and asked to replace me with another actor”.

BELLO MASABA BIDA, The man that controls 84 wives and 203 children and still living in PEACE. - MO Akande

Muhammadu Bello Abubahkar Masaba Bida also known as Mohammed Bello Abubakar (28 January 1924 – 28 January 2017) was born in Nigeria. Masaba is known for having stirred up controversy in his hometown Bida, Niger State due to his extensive polygamy, and for being outspoken, he was uncharged under Sharia law and sent to prison in 2008 for refusing to divorce 82 of his wives. Islam limits the number of wives a Muslim man can have to four, mandating they must be all treated equally. He married 120 wives, divorced 10, and fathered 203 children. At the time of his death in 2017, seven (7) out of his wives were believed to be pregnant.

Masaba was as a teacher and Imam. He lived in an entire apartment block with his family. Masaba claimed that he never pursued his wives, and that he was sought by them due to his reputation as a healer. Most of his wives were younger than 30 years of age, and a few younger than his elder children. In interviews with Al Jazeera English, his wives claimed that he was a good husband and father.

INTERPRETATION OF THE QURAN ON POLYGAMY 'S MARRIAGE

The Quran states that a man may marry up to four wives mandating they must be all treated equally. Noble Verse 4:3 of the Holy Quran “If ye fear that ye shall not be able to deal justly with the orphans, marry women of your choice, Two or three or four; but if ye fear that ye shall not be able to deal justly (with them), then only one, or (a captive) that your right hands possess, that will be more suitable, to prevent you from doing injustice.” Masaba claimed that when the Quran set a law, it must also set a punishment for offenders, and no punishment was given for this offense. 

During a prison interview, Masaba told The Christian Science Monitor:

"If God permits me, I will marry more than 86 wives. A normal human being could not marry 86 – but I can only by the grace of God, I married 86 women and there is peace in the house – if there is peace, how can this be wrong?"

SURVIVAL OF THE HOUSEHOLD

No work

Mr. Bello Abubakar and his wives do not work and he has no visible means of supporting such a large family. He kept silence on how he makes enough money to pay for the huge cost of feeding and clothing so many people. Every mealtime they cook three 12kg bags of rice which all adds up to $915 (£457) every day. “It's all from God,” he says. Other residents of Bida, the village where he lives in the northern Nigerian state, say they do not know how he supports the family. According to one of his wives, Mr. Bello Abubakar sometimes asks his children to go and beg for 200 naira ($1.69, £0.87), which if they all did would bring in about #113,100 ($290). Most of his wives live in a squalid, unfinished house in Bida; others live in his house in Lagos, Nigeria's commercial capital. He refuses to allow any of his family or other devotees to take medicine and says he does not believe that malaria exists.

INTERROGATIONS AND TRIALS

After the death pronouncement on him by the Islamic group, Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI), the Bida Emirate Council and an assembly of Islamic leaders invited Masaba for interrogation. Deliberations were given in Etsu Nupe's palace Bida and the Etsu Nupe of Bida, Alhaji Yahya Abubakar read out a verdict saying that Masaba should divorce 82 of the 86 wives within 48 hours or leave the entire Nupe Kingdom as his safety could not be guaranteed within the kingdom. At the expiration of the ultimatum, Masaba refused to divorce any of his wives and denied ever promising this.

In 2008 Bello was arrested by Islamic authorities and tried before a Sharia court. Before his trial at the Sharia court, Police in Niger State gave him a clean bill, as the state command declared that nothing incriminating was found in his house. The leader of the police team, that arrested the Islamic cleric in Bida before 27 September 2008, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr John Olayemi declared:

"We found nothing incriminating in his house. There was no knife, no pistol or skull in his house when we went to invite him to the headquarters for a chat." Olayemi explained that the command of arresting Masaba acted on an instrument of Upper Sharia Court. 

LIFE IN PRISON

In October 6, 2008, while in detention in Minna Prison, an Upper Sharia Court Judge in Minna, Alhaji Abdulmalik Imam, transferred Masaba's case to a Chief Magistrate's Court in Minna after admitting lacking jurisdiction. Masaba was still remanded in prison custody at the instance of the Sharia Court.

Thousands of protestors gathered to protest against his actions, and claimed that if he were released, they would not allow him to return to his home. His wives announced their outrage at his arrest. Due to his persistent refusal to divorce 82 of his wives during his trial, he was sentenced to death. The sentence was lifted in early September 2008. Masaba still faced eviction from his home. The case was reported globally and throughout Nigeria, angering many Nigerian Muslims.

Following the case, Masaba told the BBC:

"A man with ten wives would collapse and die, but my own power is given by Allah. That is why I have been able to control 86 of them," 

RELEASE

On 12 November 2008, a Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja ordered the release of Masaba from detention in Minna Prison with immediate effect. The trial high court judge, Justice G.O. Kolawole attached no condition to his release. The judge also ordered the Inspector General of Police, Mr Mike Okiro, to ensure the protection of Masaba's fundamental rights to life, liberty and privacy, as enshrined in the 1999 constitution of Nigeria, through the Niger State Commissioner of Police. Masaba returned to his hometown, Bida, on 13 November 2008.

In July 2011,'Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu, the governor of Niger State said "though we have Sharia in place in the state, but we have no law to pin him down". Niger State government's effort to prosecute Masaba, were unsuccessful because of legal lacuna. The Speaker of Niger State House of Assembly, Barrister Adamu Usman, disclosed that various attempts to prosecute Masaba ran into hitches because there was no provision in the law of the state to effect his prosecution.

Barrister Adamu Usman said:

"As Attorney General then I personally appeared before Sharia court, Minna, as prosecutor to prosecute the man but later discovered that Sharia courts in Niger State cannot deal with the case. No provision made in Penal code C.P.C or Sharia administration of Justice law to deal with such cases."

APPEARANCE ON MEDIA

Masaba is frequently depicted by the media as "the man with 86 wives." Contrary to some media reports, that Masaba divorced 82 out of his 86 wives, he refused to divorce any of his wives. Recently Masaba has reappeared in articles concerning an alleged plot to disenfranchise his family. Members of his family were prevented by thugs from registering to vote. Nine members of the Masaba family were injured by thugs whenever they attempted to register to vote.

After a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja ordered the release of Masaba from detention, he had 18 more children, having a total of 138 . Masaba came into limelight with another super polygamist, Ziona Chana of India in 2011. As of May 2011, Masaba had 89 wives and 133 children while India's Ziona Chana had 39 wives, 94 children and 33 grandchildren.

In June 2012, Masaba had an interview, he said:

"Large number of wives? I only have 97 wives. I am still going to marry more. I will keep marrying them for as long I am alive. Whoever is fighting me because of my wives or love life. Such an individual has missed it. Left for me, I would have married maybe two wives, but what I am doing is divine. It is an assignment and I will keep marrying till the end of time. I just want to advise those fighting against the number of my wives to stop because such people are waging war against God, their creator."

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SAM LOCO EFE's BIOGRAPHY, LIFESTYLE AND NET WORTH.

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Sam Loco Efe (25 December 1945 – 7 August 2011), born Sam Loco Efeeimwonkiyeke in Enugu, was a Nigerian actor and director. 

EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION

Efe was born in Enugu, the son of Arase Efeimwonkiyeke, a warder. His father was of Benin ancestry who worked in Eastern Nigeria and his mother was a petty trader who sold bean cakes. He spent considerable part of his childhood in the town of Abakaliki in present-day Ebonyi State. He lost his father when he was in elementary school; Efe then spent more than the normal years to obtain an elementary education because he had to help his mother in her trade in order to earn income for the family. His first experience with acting was at his school when a theatre group came to stage a play called The Doctor In Spite of Himself, afterwards he discussed with members of the group about the theatre and performance arts. In elementary school, he was a member various groups including a drama society that performed a rendition of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar at an Eastern regional arts festival in Abakaliki, the play came last in the drama competition but Efe was noted as the best actor which earned him a scholarship to complete elementary school. After finishing elementary school, he attended various secondary schools and was active in the drama society, organizing a performance of The Doctor in Spite of Himself and a play called Vendetta. After secondary school, he was a member of a traveling theatre group and played soccer earning the moniker locomotive later shortened as loco.

During the Civil War, Efe fought on the Biafra side until he returned to Benin in 1968. While in Benin, he started the Ovonranwen Theatre Group with their debut production being Ogierhiakhi’s Obaiwape. However, his earnings from acting was meagre and thereafter, he traveled to Lagos to seek better career opportunities and to explore a career in football. He got his first job in 1972 working for Michelin Tyres. He applied for the position without knowing how to drive which was a requirement for the job. He learned how to drive a day before the interview. During the interview, he passed the oral interview and failed the driving test but honesty about his error in judgement won over the interviewer. He worked for Michelin selling tyres in Lagos, Ijebu Ode and Abeokuta. He soon left Michelin to work for Dunlop Tyres as a Senior Sales Representative in the Tyres and Allied products division. While working for Dunlop in Benin, he was a cast member of NTA Benin's television series, Hotel de Jordan and also performed in a rendition of Ola Rotimi's The Gods are Not to Blame. In 1977, he left sales for a career in theatre. He auditioned and got the lead part of Langbodo, a play by Dapo Adelugba presented during Festac. After the end of Festac, Adelugba introduced him to a friend of his at University of Ibadan about opportunities in theatre. Adelugba's friend was able to get Efe a position as a senior artiste in the institution.

He was in the cast of The Gods Are Not To Blame and Things Fall Apart. He set up The United Artistes theatre Workshop in 1977 alongside Felix Ogie, Prof Eghosa Osaghae, Uwa Osunbor and Dr. Uyi Lawal Usewanlele (USA-based lecturer). He was known for his numerous philosophical lines in movies. Some of his popular movies include; Tom and Jerry (with Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme), I'll Take My Chances, Final World Cup Long John, Ukwa, Osuofia in London, My Love and I want to harvest you. He remains one of Nollywood's greatest.

SAM LOCO EFE PERSONAL LIFE

Sam Loco was married to Arase Efeimwonkiyeke. He had six children including Mrs. Sandra Ebun Leonardo; Bola Adesuwa Efe; Bismarck Nosa Efe; Julia Orobosa Omozusi; Precious Osariemen Efe and Omoruyi Efe. 

SAM LOCO EFE'S AWARDS

Best Comic Actor in Nigeria at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA)

Most Prominent Actor in Nigeria at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 

SAM LOCO EFE'S NET WORTH

Sam Loco Efe is estimated to have a net worth of about $400,000

DEATH

Sam Loco Efe was found dead in a hotel room Sunday morning. The room door was forced open after he failed to come down after retiring to bed the previous Night.

Azeez Fashola pka Naira Marley, Bio, net Worth and Career

Azeez Fashola (born 9 May 1994), known professionally as Naira Marley, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is known as the president of his controversial fan base, "Marlians".

 

Naira Marley was conceived in Agege, Lagos State, Nigeria yet later moved to Peckham, South London when he was just 11-years of age. As indicated by him, as a youthful fellow, he never wanted to turn into an artisan, however, he had the youth aspiration of becoming into an MC and Voice Over artiste. It got to a moment that he moved to Peckham from Lagos matured 11 and kept his substantial Nigerian inflection.

The vocalist settled on a choice sooner or later to help his MC companions in Peckham to deal with their rap vocations yet then discovered that he is skilled with regards to singing, this was the point where he started to investigate music. He began releasing his possibilities in the year 2014; Naira Marley found his singing ability when he was asked by his companions to sing in one of their account sessions in the studio which was only a joke.

In the wake of seeing his ability and prospect in his music vocation, he at that point chose ultimately to seek after his music profession, and this time there is no returning. He proceeded to discharge one of the World glass melodies of the year titled ‘ISSA GOAL.’ He highlighted Olamide and Lil Kesh in the song where he melded the UK out of control drum designs with Party verses. About how he got the name Naira Marley uncovered that Bob-Marley was his motivation with regards to how his code name came to fruition. It is essential that he has this nearby similarity with the previous ruler of Reggae., as he likewise keeps fears.

Apparently, Naira Marley isn’t hitched, and that was obvious this week when he showed up in court, as simply his mom, sister and siblings showed up in court. The Nigeria conceived artist, Naira Marley is however a glad dad of twins. 

EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION

Naira Marley was born in Agege, Lagos State, Nigeria. At the age of 11, he moved to Peckham, South London, England. He studied at Porlock Hall before attending Walworth School, where he obtained his General Certificate of Secondary Education. Naira Marley graduated with a distinction in business from Peckham Academy. He also studied business law at Crossways College (now Christ the King Sixth Form College).

“My results for my GCSE are English (C), Maths (B) and Science (C). I left Walworth School with my qualification and went further to study at Peckham Academy, where I got distinction in Business."

CAREER

2014–2018: Career beginnings

While growing up, Naira Marley had plans of becoming an MC and voice-over artist. He began singing in 2014 after discovering his passion for music and was encouraged by close-knit friends to pursue music. He released the Max Twigz-assisted track "Marry Juana" before releasing his debut EP Gotta Dance in 2015.

In December 2017, he released the Olamide and Lil Kesh-assisted single "Issa Goal", which became the theme song for the Super Eagles at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The official remix of "Issa Goal" was released on 16 June 2018; it features vocals by Olamide, Lil Kesh, Falz, Simi and Slimcase.

Naira Marley sings in English, Pidgin and Yoruba; his music is a blend of Afrobeats and hip-hop. He derived his stage name from Jamaican singer Bob Marley, whom he admires; his dreadlocks is also a tribute to the singer.

2019–present: "Am I A Yahoo Boy", "Soapy" and Lord of Lamba

Lord of Lamba (LOL) Album cover art

Naira Marley released the Zlatan-assisted track "Am I A Yahoo Boy" on 3 May 2019, and was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that same day. He released "Soapy" on 27 June 2019, a few days after he was released from prison. On 11 January 2020, he won Viewers' Choice for "Soapy" at the 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards.

On 18 December 2019, Naira Marley released his second EP Lord of Lamba; it is a mixture of Afrobeats and hip-hop. The EP comprises 6 tracks and features guest artists such as Cblvck, Young John and Mayorkun. Its production was handled by Killertunes, Rexxie and Studio Magic.

MARLIAN RECORDS

During the "Marlian Fest", which was held at the Eko Hotels and Suites on 30 December 2019, Naira Marley announced the launch of his record label Marlian Records and unveiled CBlvck, Zinoleesky, MohBad and Fabian Blu as signed acts.

EFCC ARREST

On 10 May 2019, the EFCC arrested Naira Marley and his friends Zlatan, Tiamiu Kayode, Adewunmi Moses and Abubakar Musa. The arrest was made a day after he released the video for the controversial single "Am I A Yahoo Boy". Five days later, the EFCC released Zlatan and three others but kept Marley in their custody due to overwhelming evidence against him. On 16 May 2019, the EFCC charged him with 11 counts of fraud before a Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. On 19 May 2019, he released the single "4 Nights In Ekohtiebo" while still in prison. In it, he talks about his industry friends, foes and other people who have admired him. In May 2019, he was arraigned before the Federal High Court and pleaded "not guilty"; a bail hearing was set for 30 May 2019. On the day of the bail hearing, Naira Marley released "Why", a song that was accompanied by an image of him in handcuffs. On 14 June 2019, he was released from jail fourteen days after being granted ₦2,000,000 bail.

In October 2019, he returned to the Federal High court to face his charges.[29] His case was later adjourned to 27 February 2020 after an EFCC witness testified against him.[30]

PERSONAL LIFE

Naira Marley is married to two women and has four children.

DISCOGRAPHY

EPs Edit

Gotta Dance (2015)

Lord of Lamba (2019)

Singles Edit

"Issa Goal" (2017)

"Japa" (2018)

"Am I A Yahoo Boy" (2019)

"Opotoyi (Marlians)" (2019)

"Soapy" (2019)

"Puta" (2019)

"Mafo" (2019)

"Tesumole" (2019)

"Tingasa" (2019)

AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref

2020 Soundcity MVP Awards Viewers' Choice "Soapy" Won

Song of the Year Nominated

Best Pop Himself Nominated

2019 City People Music Awards Artiste of the Year (Male) Nominated

Street Song of the Year "Soapy" Nominated

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 Alake, Motolani (12 January 2020). "Davido, Naira Marley, Burna Boy, Rema, Fireboy and the winners at the Soundcity MVP Awards 2020". Pulse NG. Retrieved 12 January 2020.

 "#CityPeopleMusicAwards: Nominees List Out". City People Magazine. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2020.

NET WORTH

Naira Marley is currently one of the richest and most influential artist in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of $1.2 million.

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YINKA AYEFELE, LIFESTYLE AND NET WORTH

EARLY LIFE

Ayefele was born in Ipoti-Ekiti, a city in Ekiti State in southwestern Nigeria. He had attended Our Saviours Anglican Primary School in Ipoti-Ekiti for his primary and secondary education before he later proceeded to Ondo State College of Arts and Science in Ikare Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria.

CAREER

Ayefele worked briefly as journalist and broadcaster at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan, where he also produced jingles and musical works on radio. He began his music career in 1997 after he was involved in an automobile accident which damaged his spinal cord and confined him to a wheelchair. While in the hospital after spending about 9 months, his friend, Kola Olootu visited and advised him to put some songs together. This suggestion resulted in the release of his debut album titled, Bitter Experience in 1998 which brought him into limelight. The release of Bitter experience was followed by the release of Sweet Experience. Other albums released by the gospel musician are Something Else, Divine Intervention and Life after death, released in honor of Gbenga Adeboye, a Nigerian radio presenter, musician and comedian. The title Bitter Experience reflected his ordeal and Sweet Experience was the sweetness after a "Bitter Experience".

AWARDS AND HONOURS

He had received over 200 awards. Among other awards are:

Member of the Order of the Niger awarded by Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (2011)

Ekiti cultural ambassador award

DEMOLITION OF RADIO STATION

Ayefele's Music House, which has in it a radio station Fresh FM and a studio, was on August 19, 2018 demolished by the Oyo State Government, stating that the property's location contravene the stipulations by the town planning authority. This sparked outrage from fans and sympathizers in Ibadan, and host of other criticizing the government's action. According to the musician, the property worth N800 million. The radio station now has a branch in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

PERSONAL LIFE

Ayefele and his wife, Tope, welcomed in a set of triplets, 2 boys and 1 girl on January 18, 2019 at Holy Cross Hospital in the USA .

GBENGA ADEBOYE, the Pioneer Founder of comedy - M.O AKANDE

EARLY LIFE

As a child, Gbenga was precocious often chastised ‘forwardness’. Adeboye was one of those children who didn’t realize when their mothers gave them the ‘eye’ to shut them up in the presence of guests. Young Gbenga let it rip without filter: he said any and everything his eyes saw. By the time he was a secondary school student at Oranmiyan Memorial Grammar School Ile-Ife, he had gained a reputation for being the school clown: the one who could bail himself out of trouble (that he mostly put in himself into!) by telling jokes. But this was in the 70’s: nobody ever made a living by forming and telling faabu. Soon he was sent off to the big city of Lagos to find a proper means of livelihood. He got a job with the Nigerian Airports Authority as commercial attache. His job was picking up foreigners at the airport, holding placards and announcing their names from a small notepad.

CAREER

Gbenga was a versatile entertainer. An orator, comedian, master of ceremony, broadcaster and songwriter. His programmme on Lagos State Broadcasting Corporation gave him the pseudo-name Funwontan. Some of his songs did not go the usual ‘words and melody’ way, as he carved his own style of singing.

He released six albums between 1990 and 2003. His method was composing songs on one side and crafting comedy on the other. He admonished via songs like Iya (Mother) and Yoruba Ronu and just cracked fans up on tracks like London Yabbis. Who can ever forget his characters Itu Baba Ita and Laisi Abesunpinle. He was a ventriloquist who could mimic nearly twenty voices during a set. And all of these he did effortlessly. He combined his radio career with comedy, often teasing his fans by delivering strings of jokes that he promised to complete on his next album.

During his lifetime and at his death, he was described as a generous and carefree person. Alaye mi Gbengulo, as he was called by fans, was a mentor to many. Some of those who hold him in high esteem are: Abbey Fagboro, Ereke ni Soobu, Bashiru Adisa better known as Baba Gboin. Fathia Balogun, Nollywood actress hit limelight when she featured as a dancer in one of his music videos.

In her album titled ‘Omo Majemu’ translated as ‘Convenant Child’, Seun Adeboye, his sister, narrated how he lived before he hit limelight and how Wednesday was special in his life. According to her, Gbenga Adeboye was born on Wednesday, September 30, 1959; began his education on Wednesday, had his first trip to America on Wednesday, and his first radio programme on a Wednesday.

At birth, he was known as Elijah Oluwagbemiga Adeboye, but as at the time of his death, it became difficult to keep track of his names. The names were as a result of his exploits in humour and music. Some of the names are Funwontan, Oduology, Alhaji Pastor Oluwo, Abefe, Jengbetiele, Itu baba Ita, and Alaye mi Gbengulo. He is the pioneer founder of FIBAN in Nigeria, Freelance and Independent Broadcasters' Association of Nigeria. An independent cooperate body of qualified broadcasters. He also claimed to have been sent back to the earth by God to complete his unfinished business and was instructed to be buried with his Bible and hymn book.

PERSONAL LIFE

In 2002, it was reported that Alaye Mi Gbengulo (one of his numerous monikers) was suffering from kidney related illnesses. For a while he and his associates denied it but his protracted absence from his radio shows couldn’t be spun any other way: the man was indeed ill. He pulled through, emaciated and all but pull through he did. On the last day of April 2003, Gbenga Adeboye passed away in a Lagos hospital.  His funeral was almost a state event: after being laid in state at the premises of Lagos Televison, a mass of fans and well wishes followed his body to its final resting place in Akute, Ogun State. He was survived by wife, Omolara Gbenga Adeboye, and children including; Damilola Gbenga Adeboye  (daughter) and Oladipupo Gbenga Adeboye? (son).

HIS MIRACULOUS RESURRECTION AND DEATH

Before Gbenga finally died on April 30, 2003, he made certain controversial statements in a recorded tape. He said that God had called him to glory at a point in his life. According to him, the purpose of his death at that time was to be shown several mysterious things by the Divine.

Gbenga claimed that he was later sent back to earth by God because he had to complete an unfinished assignment. As if he knew about his imminent death, the entertainer requested that he be buried with the Bible and a hymn book.

GODFATHER IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

Apart from his many achievements, Gbenga Adeboye also impacted the lives of many entertainers. He was not a lone ranger, rather, he embraced many people and made them as great as he was. For one, it is impossible to mention the person of Yinka Ayefele without talking about Adeboye.

Also, the likes of Abbey Fagboro, Ereke ni Soobu, Bashiru Adisa better known as Baba Gboin reverence Alaye Mi Gbengulo for the role he played in their career. Even more, Nollywood actress Fathia Balogun came to the spotlight only after she featured as a dancer in one of his music videos.

In Summary

Needless to say, when Gbenga Adeboye was alive, his happiness was everyone's happiness. He made big problems into teeny-weeny jokes so that when these little jokes are laughed over, these challenges and mountain-like distresses disappear all together. Gbenga Adeboye died in 2003, at the age of 44, and since then, the entertainment industry in Nigeria has been echoing with the sound of his laughter and the rhythm of his care free, happy attitude. Enough poetry. There is no doubt that many Nigerians are well acquainted with Gbenga Adeboye, the famous master of oduology and humour merchant that was at the forefront of comedy and entertainment in his days.

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TOPE ALABI, An example of NEVER-GIVE-UP

Tope Alabi, also known as Ore ti o common, and as Agbo Jesu (born 27 October 1970), is a Nigerian gospel singer, film music composer and actress.Alabi was formerly a member of the Jesters International comedy group. She later worked with other popular travelling and stage theater groups in both Ibadan and Lagos. She made films in the Yoruba film genre of Nigeria. Alabi later metamorphosed into gospel music after she became a born-again Christian.

TOPE ALABI BACKGROUND

Patricia Temitope Alabi was born on 27th October, 1970 as the only daughter. She was born to Pa Joseph Akinyele and Madam Agnes Kehinde. Tope hails from Yewa, Imeko of ogun State, and she grew up in an environment with strict discipline from her mother. She attended Oba Akinyele Memorial High School and obtained her West Africa School Certificate (WAEC) in 1986. Then, she proceeded to the Polytechnic Ibadan where she studied Mass Communication and graduated in 1990.

Tope Alabi Early Career

With the initial dream of becoming a star actress, Tope joined a theatre group in secondary school. She joined the Jesters International group in 1983 and was acting with Papilolo and Aderupoko. She also worked with Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Ibadan between 1990 & 1991. Later, she worked with Centre-spread Advertising Limited, Lagos in 1991 – 1992. 

Later, she got back into acting and joined Alade Aromire Theatre group in 1994. In Alade Aromire Theatre group, Tope discovered her talent in singing and making soundtracks for movie productions. Today, she is referred to as the pacesetter of soundtracks in Yoruba home video industry. 

PERSONAL LIFE

Tope is married to Soji Alabi who is also her manager and producer. They are blessed with children. Her hobbies also include; watching movies, watching table tennis, going on vacation e.t.c.

MUSIC CAREER

Tope came to limelight in 2000 after releasing the debut album Oore ti O Common. This album brought her fame and also earned her the moniker Oore ti o Common and Agbo Jesu. Prior to that, she had released two albums – Ikoko Dudu and Baba Iwo la k’epe. However, she did Oore ti o common (uncommon favour) first as a cover of a makossa hit before changing it to a gospel song in 2000. She also did some soundtracks such as Adake dajo, Angeli Mi and many more.

Tope has released eleven albums. The latest album, The Spirit of Light, 2019 was done in conjunction with the popular songwriter and photographer TY Bello. According to Tope, the album was not planned, the duo just wanted to worship God, but things turned around and it became an album. For instance, one of the tracks, Logan ti o de broke the internet within few hours of release.

TOPE ALABI GOSPEL VIBES

Tope Alabi and her husband Soji runs a music label, Tope Alabi Gospel Vibes. Under this label, they organise event and concert where a lot of people come to worship God. One of the worship concert is the annual Praise The Almighty Concert.

Also, they established the Mardebra Comforter Foundation, a subsidiary of the Gospel Vibes. Through the foundation, Tope and her husband cater for orphans and the less-privileged.  

LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF TOPE ALABI

PREPARATION

1. Before any performance, Tope ensures she adequately prepares. According to her, as a gospel minister, the duration of her prayer depends on what God dictates. “If he says I should pray for ten hours before a ministration, I would gladly heed his instruction.”

2. Sensitivity to one’s environment is one of Tope Alabi’s strengths. Overtime, she discovered the best time God talks to her is in her moment of quietness, or sometimes on stage during ministry. As a result, she never goes to relax without her pen and paper right beside her.

3. At some point, Tope was striving to be heard. While acting, she’d spend time on location and not appear in a single movie. When she began to sing too, she had released two albums which didn’t sell. But the moment she released Oore ti o Common, Tope shot to limelight. 

Imagine if she gave up. Success does not just happen. Sometimes, you will face rejection and failure. Persevering and not giving up is all you need to wait it out.

NET WORTH

Tope Alabi gained her fortune from Yoruba movie soundtrack production, live concerts and shows, album sales and endorsement deals. Her net worth is $400,000.

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OSITA IHEME BIO, LIFESTYLE AND NET WORTH.

Osita Iheme is a famous Nollywood actor who gained prominence after playing the role of Paw Paw in the Nigerian film, Aki na Ukwa. His emergence in the country’s entertainment industry was well received by millions of movie fans in Nigeria.

Considered as one of the unique actors in Nigeria, Osita Iheme won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2011. Iheme is also the founder of Inspired Movement Africa which he established to inspire and motivate the creative minds of young Nigerians and Africans. According to multiple sources, Osita Iheme net worth is around $3.5 million!  

OSITA IHEME BIOGRAPHY 

Osita Iheme was born on February 20, 1982, in Abia State. He’s one of his parents’ (Augustine and Herbert Iheme) five children. The actor is originally from Mnaitoli, Imo State, but grew up in the city of Abia where he completed his secondary education. He later moved to Lagos after he gained admission to study Computer Science at Lagos State University. 

He came from a family that was just surviving. Growing up in the hood, he didn’t think much about his future. As such, he feels lucky to be one of the most successful celebrities in Nigeria.

Osita Iheme started his acting career playing minor roles of a child in Nollywood movies. In 2002, the comic actor became a household name in Nigeria after playing Paw Paw alongside co-star, Chinedu Ikedieze, in the family comedy film titled Aki na Paw Paw. 

Subsequently, he began to take up more mature and dramatic roles. His versatility as an actor gave him the upper hand and for more than a decade, Iheme has featured in up to a hundred movies. With his comic prowess, he won the hearts of millions of fans, as well as prestigious awards like the 2014 African Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards for Best Actor. Some of his recent movies include Mirror Boy (2011); Double Mama (2015); The Self-Destruction of Little Mark (2017); Games Men Play 5: Computer Games is our Game (2018).

Iheme is the New Generation Ambassador for Rotary International District 9110 and the proud author of a book titled: Inspired 101; an inspirational book he dedicated to secondary school students in Nigeria.

It was reported that Osita Iheme got married in 2017, but several months after, it all boils down to another media rumor. Shortly after his close pal and colleague, Chinedu Ikedieze tied the knot, all eyes turned on Iheme with speculations that he will soon follow suit.

However, the actor who usually keeps his private life away from the media doesn’t seem to be in a hurry to take the huge leap. The rumor sprang from a Nigerian website that created some content about the relationship between Iheme and Ghanaian actress, Nana Ama McBrown. While both kept mute about the rumor, it was confirmed that the Aba raised actor is still single and doesn’t have a wife yet.

As for whether he is dating anyone, the answer is yet to be confirmed. Despite not being particular about a woman’s physical quality, Iheme said he, like many Nigerian men, prefers a woman who is God-fearing and intelligent.

FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW

1. Iheme went into acting after a friend took him to a movie audition. Like most successful celebrities in Nigeria, the actor has invested wisely in other endeavors. He shared photos of his latest property in Owerri, a hotel he named Resident Suites.

2. Osita Iheme also established a transport company that would operate from the South-East to Lagos.

3. Besides acting, he has a political ambition and wishes to become a good leader some day.

4. Only a few fans know that the famous actor is an aspiring musician and has recorded some songs that are yet to be released.

5. He told Punch in an interview that he would have loved to be a footballer if he didn’t end up as an actor. According to him, his nature was solely the reason he held back from that dream.

6. He has described his relationship with Ikedieze as the perfect and divine connection from God.

7. For Iheme, leisure time means playing football, reading books, especially the Holy Bible and watching TV.

8. As for Fashion, the Aba dude sure loves to look good.

Reference: https://buzznigeria.com/osita-iheme-married-wife-facts/amp/

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CHINEDU IKEDIEZE BIO, LIFESTYLE AND NET WORTH.

Chinedu Ikedieze is a Nigerian famous comic and dramatic actor who rose to fame after starring in the blockbuster movie ‘’Aki na Ukwa’’. He is also best known for acting alongside close friend and colleague, Osita Iheme with whom he often featured as child actors. With a career that span over a decade in Nollywood, Chinedu Ikedieze received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the African Movie Academy Awards 2007.

In 2011, the Nigerian government honored him as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

CHINEDU IKEDIEZE BIOGRAPHY 

Chinedu Ikedieze was born on December 12, 1977, in Bende, Abia State, Nigeria to parents Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ikedieze Ogbonna.

It is clear where the actor grew up but we know that he attended the Institution of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu where he graduated with a degree in Theater Art. 

From a chat with Saturday Beats, we also learned that Ikedieze had a younger brother who died of sickle cell anemia. The actor described the day as the saddest day of his life and recalled the close bond they shared as brothers. He described his late brother as a free-spirited and funny person who always makes people laugh wherever he goes.

Ikedieze is regarded as one of the successful and richest actors in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of $3.5 million. However, he didn’t reach this milestone on a platter of gold. As a matter of facts, Aki, as was his popular movie character, has experienced poverty.

The small but mighty actor disclose that before he started his journey to stardom in 2003, he had it rough financially. According to Ikedieze, his biggest fear in life is to become poor, which wasn’t a funny experience to reminisce. He also said he would do everything legal to ensure he doesn’t witness such in his lifetime.

Chinedu Ikedieze began his career in Nollywood in 2000, playing minor roles in films such as The First Nigerian Girl, alongside, Pete Edochie and Pat Attah. But later rose to stardom after taking up a major role as a problem child, Aki in the comedy-drama film titled: Aki na Ukwa. This was followed by over a dozen movies the same year including 2 Rats; The Tom and Jerry; School Dropouts; Lagos Boys; Charge and Bail, etc.

Subsequently, Ikedieze became a widely sought actor in Nigerian for comic roles which landed him on the list of Top 10 Funniest Nollywood Actors of All Time. At first, he was assigned to featuring as a child in many of his movies, but he took the bold leap into adult characters. So far he has featured in more than a 100 movies and currently working on the television series titled The Johnson.

Speaking about his rise to stardom and how an actor can sustain the status quo, Chinedu Ikedieze said celebrities are meant to be flashy because it’s part of the showbiz. According to him, sustaining stardom requires being true to yourself and not try to live the same kind of lifestyle as in movies especially if you can’t afford it.

In other not to hit rock bottom, Ikedieze advised fellow actors to remain grounded and return to default mode after making flashy appearances in movies, Red Carpet events or wherever the occasion requires fabulousness.

WIFE CHINEDU IKEDIEZE

Chinedu Ikedieze got married to his lovely wife Nneoma Nwaijah in Lagos on November 26, 2011. It was a grand ceremony which hosted distinguished guests including several movie stars; among top politicians and the Governor of Abia State.

The couple reportedly met in Lagos, during a movie production; Nneoma was the costume director. Working together sparked some kind of friendship which transcended to intimacy. Their traditional wedding was on November 26, 2011, at his wife’s hometown Isala Mbano, Imo State.

A couple of years into the marriage, the couple seems happy and were spotted on a vacation to Paris, France. Despite rumors of divorce as fake media has propagated, Ikedieze said there was nothing like that. Although the marriage has not produced offsprings yet, the prospect of having children is also a priority.

FACTS ABOUT CHINEDU IKEDIEZE 

1. Height- With a less than the normal average height, Ikedieze stands out on top of the entertainment. His height is 1.29 m (4 ft 3 in).

2. He credited his transition to Nollywood limelight to late Chukwuka Emelionwu, (a.k.a Kasvid), the popular marketer and producer of the movie Aki na Ukwa.

3. Chinedu Ikedieze is a close friend with on-screen twin, Osita Iheme (a.k.a Paw Paw).

4. In affirmation of his international recognition as a movie star, the Nollywood actor visited Miami, Florida on a special invitation in 2018. On his IG page, he thanked Miami-Dade, the country office of the Mayor and the county commissioners for honoring his presence in the city.

Reference: https://buzznigeria.com/chinedu-ikedieze-biography-facts/amp/

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