Mercy Johnson Laid Father To Rest

Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie has bid a solemn farewell to her late father, Dr. Johnson Ametuo Daniel, as he was laid to rest.

The talented actress shared the news and sorrowful moments from the funeral on her Instagram page on Friday, June 9, 2023.

In a series of photos she posted, Johnson expressed her gratitude to her colleagues, fans, and followers for their love and prayers during this difficult time.

She captioned the photos with a solemn message, saying, "What we once enjoyed deeply, we can never lose'. I will keep all my memories close to my heart. Thank God for a successful burial. May we never be in this position again. I appreciate all your love and prayers. It meant a lot."

The heartbreaking news of her father's passing was initially shared by the actress on her Instagram account on Friday afternoon, May 5, 2023.

She shared a video from her father's 74th birthday celebration, expressing her deep sorrow and questioning why he was taken away from her.

In her emotional tribute, she wrote, "For the rest of my life Daddy, I will keep asking God why? I don't think I will ever understand why he has taken you from me. And if he responds, I don't even think I will accept it. They say love saves, but my love did not keep you here with us. The great pain I feel now is the greatest pain of all. Rest in Peace, my gentle father, NWO Johnson Ametuo Daniel. D.A Johnson, God clearly loves you more, that's the only explanation that makes any sense to me."

Mercy Johnson Okojie, beyond being a talented actress, is also a film director and producer. She has graced the screen with her remarkable performances in notable movies such as The Ghost and the Tout, Battle on Buka Street, and Passport.

Her fans and colleagues stand by her side during this difficult time, offering their support and condolences.

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Hilda Baci Denied Doing Meet And Greet In Abuja

Popular Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci has debunked reports that she is charging twenty-five thousand Naira, for people to observe her culinary skills in Abuja.

Hilda gave the denial in a post on her Instagram page

Reports had emerged that Hilda planned a ‘meet and greet’ session with her supporters in Abuja but the Akwa Ibom State born clarified that she did not ask anyone to pay such an amount of money.

“Hi everyone. This is to inform everyone that I’m not doing any meet and greet in Abuja. I would also never ask anyone to pay for such.” She wrote.

The 27-year-old became famous after completing 100 hours of marathon cooking to surpass the previous Guinness World record set by an Indian chef, Lata Tondon.

Na Me First Tell Davido To Start Singing......Adebayo Adeleke

Nigerian singer Adebayo Adeleke, better known as B-Red, has claimed that it was he who advised his cousin, Davido, to pursue a musical career.

He made the claim while appearing as a guest on the latest episode of the Echoo Room podcast, hosted by Quincy Jonze.

The ‘Cucumber’ crooner said he advised Davido to start singing because he was “too good.”

He said, “He [Davido] was so good. Na me first tell David, omo, start singing.

“Shoutout to my cousin, M-Pizzy; he is still a good artist. We started pushing him [M-Pizzy] first. So one day, David was always doing backups, and I said, David, M-Pizzy is good, but you too, you are good oh, start singing na.

“David said, are you serious? I said, yes! And he started singing. So, it was my cousin, M-Pizzy that actually showed us the way. Shoutout to M-Pizzy too.”

During the show, B-Red also recounted how he and Davido sold 20 televisions in his father’s house.

He said he and his brother, Sina Rambo, also worked as personal assistants to Don Jazzy and D’banj during the Mo’hits era.

Nonso Diobi Revealed Why He's Taking Break From Nollywood

 Popular actor Nonso Diobi (a native of Nawfia, a small town in Anambra State) has explained why he took a six-year break from the local movie scene dubbed Nollywood.

The thespian who opened up in a recent interview with Hip TV said that he had to take a break from the local movie scene to gain more knowledge in moviemaking.

He said; “So basically, I put it this way. I always take time off to acquire more knowledge, to become something else in entertainment, and to also keep giving my followers what they want. Basically, that’s why I have been off the scene for so long.”

Nonso Diobi who made his debut in a 2001 film titled Border Line said that he has evolved from acting to filmmaking and also informed that he has two new movies in the pipeline.

“…I am coming back with a bang. “Right now, I have two movies in the works and I will be making it known to the public pretty soon. At the moment, I can officially tell you that I am a filmmaker also, not just the regular Nonso Diobi movie star that you know. So I’m also into directing now. I’m producing my own movies, and very soon, the fans will really understand why I took some time off. Because entertainment is my life,” he stated.

Saheed Balogun Looses Sister

 Nollywood actor, Saidi Balogun’s younger sister, Idiat Balogun Aminu is dead.

In a heartbreaking post on his Instagram page, he paid tribute to his late sister.

”اجِعُو
ʾinnā lillāhwa-ʾinnā ʾilayhi rājiʿūna

With great sadness in my heart, I mourn the passing away of my lovely younger sister, Idiat Balogun Aminu.

I am grateful to God that I shared womb with you, Idiat. You will forever live in my heart and mind. Rest on my dear sister. I will miss you,” Balogun wrote.

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Portable Fled After Being Advised To Do Body Wash

Popular Nigerian street-hop singer, Adekunle Temitope, popularly known as Small Doctor, has explained why Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable left his house after gaining fame.

Small Doctor, in an interview with the Echo Room on Thursday, said Portable fled after being advised to do a body wash.

He said, “When he met me, I told him that he has to do body wash to look good but he disagreed because he believed I want to use packaging to kill him.

“I continually advised him to stop doing like a tout, and dress properly, adding that he was a superstar.

The Agege-born star also added that Portable has been his boy since 2018 when he has been attending his concert.

On what led to their disagreement, Small Doctor said, “DJ Spirit had called me that day that he has an artiste, Portable that he wants me to jump on his song (Zazuu). I was surprised to see that my conversation with them on social media which attracted calls from several people including my manager.

“A few days later, my DJ told me that Olamide and Pocolee has featured in the song and I was surprised to see that there was an artwork for the song already.

“I was happy to see that because I know that their prestige will help boost the song and it blew.

Small Doctor, however, said he challenged the arrangement of names on the cover because it read, “Pocolee featuring Portable and Olamide because he was the owner of the song and it should reflect that he’s featuring both of them on the song.

The Omo Iya Teacher-crooner said after he (Portable) became a superstar with the song, he convinced him on several attempts to set up a music camp and it was there he wrote the songs ‘Clear’ and ‘neighbour’ for him.

“Portable insisted that I be on one of them for him since I have been helping him all along so I chose the ‘neighbour’ track.

Recall that Portable had shaded the singer during his rant session on an Instagram live alleging that he (Small Doctor) sent some ‘awawa’ boys after him, and ordered them to strip him naked so that he can come in to rescue him like a messiah.

Angered by the development, Portable made sure to let his colleague know that he is worse than him in the ways of the street while raining curses on him.

I Was So Broke, I Had To Close My Account – Singer Joeboy On Bankruptcy

Nigerian singer, Joseph Akinfenwa Donus, popularly known as Joeboy, has opened up about dealing with bankruptcy at a point in his career.

He said after he hit stardom, he fell off at a point and went into bankruptcy.

The ‘Cubana’ crooner disclosed this in a recent interview with Dose Of Society.

He said, “I’m one of the biggest artistes out of Africa right now but there was a time I hit rock bottom. I had no money. I was so broke, I had to close my [bank] account.

“I just want to use this story as motivation for anybody going through difficulties at this point in time. Don’t try to end things. It can always get better. And that’s for sure. I’m a living example.”

DAILY POST recalls that Joeboy recently revealed that he has spent roughly N50 million on his girlfriend in the last two years.

He said he is not sure about the figure, adding that it could be far more than that.