Mercy Aigbe Prays For All Muslims

 

Actress Mercy Aigbe-Adeoti has greeted her fans, wishing them ‘Jummah Mubarak’ from the city of Mecca.

The mother of two recently announced her conversion to Islam and adopted a new name, Minnah

A few days ago, she also announced that she and her hubby, Kazim Adeoti were joining millions of Muslims around the world to perform Hajj 2023 in the Holy Land of Makkah. 

She shared details of their departure for their pilgrimage to Mecca with photos taken at the airport.

Today being Friday, one which the Quran considers as a sacred day of worship in a chapter called “Al-Jumah,” (meaning the day of congregation), the movie star posted photos from the Holy city with other worshippers around including her hubby.

She prayed that the Almighty would accept their worship as an act of devotion to his will.

“May Allah accept our supplication on this very special day as an act of ibadah. Amin! Jummah Mubarak everyone,” she captioned the post.

Foluke Daramola Solicit Help For A Mate Actress

 Actress Foluke Daramola is seeking financial assistance for her ailing senior colleague, Obiageli Molobe.

The veteran actress, known to have starred in ‘Checkmate’ a popular television series in the 90s, has been battling with partial stroke.

Daramola recently visited the sick veteran and begged well-meaning individuals to come to Molobe’s aid.

She raised concerns over the deteriorating health of the ‘Checkmate’ actress who played the role of Mama Nduka in the sitcom.

Gbenga Adeyinka's #LaffmattazzUnityTour Drags Eleganza To Epe

 Small Doctor, Kolade Onanuga, Omo Baba, others to perform

This year's Ileya season promises to be a memorable one for the people of Epe and environ as the city will host veteran comedian Gbenga Adeyinka's soar-away #LaffmattazzUnityTour on 29 June (a day after Ileya).

The high octane comedy and music show, which will be held at Jubilee Chalets Epe, will parade popular entertainers like Small Doctor, Kolade Onanuga, Koffi Da Guru, Omo Baba, Bash, Dr Smile, MC Ajele and Mekoyo to mention a few, while DJ Vinnie will be on the wheel-of-steel. 

The Epe edition of Laffmattazz Unity Tour is tagged 'Idan Gangan is coming', a strong indication that it will be a mother of all shows. It is sponsored by Maltina, Goldberg and Ace Bitters, with support from Eleganza Industries. 

For close to two decades, Laffmattazz with Gbenga Adeyinka & Friends has been touring South West states in Nigeria. The show holds in at least five different states every year. 

Laffmattazz, which has been dubbed a laugh therapy for Nigerians, has consistently been sold out, with high profile performances from the country’s best entertainers. 

Omah Lay Showcases Impressive Artistry With 'Boy Alone' Deluxe

Almost a year after releasing his debut album 'Boy Alone' Nigerian star Omah Lay has returned to Spotify with the deluxe version, released on June 16, 2023.

Just as the original version had listeners marvelling at his talent, the 'Boy Alone (Deluxe)' has further proven Omah Lay's mettle as one of the leading artists in the African music scene whose craft will define the future of Afrobeats.

The twenty-track album delivers six new tracks, cutting across Afropop, R&B, with a mix of Highlife and Swing.

The new tracks, 'Reason', 'It’s Yours', 'Come Closer', 'Imagine' with Aitch, 'Joanna' and the 'Soso' Remix featuring Ozuna, were strategically arranged at the beginning of the album to give listeners a fresh experience.

Originally released in July 2022, 'Boy Alone' displayed an impressive level of artistic depth that's uncommon in Afrobeats through an exploration of the pain and pleasures of fame. Spotify data gives a glimpse into just how popular the original release has been.

While Omah Lay is adored in Nigeria, the vast majority of Spotify listeners are streaming his songs from elsewhere in the world. The United States tops the list of countries streaming Omah Lay’s songs, with France, United Kingdom, Germany and Nigeria rounding out the top five.

His hit song 'Soso' ranks as his most streamed track and also stands out as the most exported song globally within the 18-34 demographic. It’s followed by his feature on 'People', a song by Libianca, also featuring Ayra Starr.

“Spotify is a platform dedicated to supporting and showcasing the best of African content and talent, and providing artists with a place to grow their global fanbases. Omah Lay’s global reach is a testament to his talent and the vast power and access that streaming .offers,” says Victor Okpala, Spotify’s Artist and Label Partnerships Manager for West Africa.

Spotify data further shows that just a few days after its release, the Ozuna remix of 'Soso' is already proving to be a fan favourite on Spotify, occupying the number four spot among his top exports in the 18-34 age group.

Omah Lay’s songs feature on over 5.8 million user generated playlists globally and more than 300,000 user generated playlists in Nigeria on Spotify. 'Understand' and 'Soso' top the list of most playlisted songs globally and in Nigeria respectively.

Tinubu To Make First Official Trip Overseas As Nigeria’s President

President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday, June 22, 2023 make his first official trip overseas since his inauguration as Nigeria’s new leader on May 29, 2023.

The President will join world leaders in Paris, France, said his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communication and Strategy, Dele Alake.

In a statement on Monday, Alake said the President will join other world leaders to review and sign a New Global Financial Pact that places vulnerable countries on priority list for support and investment, following devastating impact of climate change, energy crisis, and after effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Summit, which will be hosted by President Emmanuel Macron of France, will be held at Palais Brongniart.

According to the President’s adviser, the two-day Summit will look at opportunities to restore fiscal space to countries that face difficult short-term financial challenges, especially the most indebted; mobilise innovative financing for countries vulnerable to climate change; foster development in low-income countries, and encourage investment in “green” infrastructure for the energy transition in emerging and developing economies.

The President will be accompanied by members of the Presidential Policy Advisory Council and senior government officials. He will return to Abuja on Saturday,” Alake stated.

Meanwhile, the President, on Monday, met with Africa’s business tycoon Aliko Dangote and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates at the State House in Abuja.

The visit was part of the Gates Foundation’s commitment to work closely with communities and leaders to support innovation and discuss global health and development with national and local leaders.

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Peter Olayinka: Super Eagles Star And Nollywood Wife Celebrate 2nd Wedding Anniversary

 Former beauty queen, actress, and model Yetunde Barnabas married  Olayinka in a lavish ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria, in June 2021...

 Two years after their wedding ceremony, Olayinka and his wife took to social media to celebrate the special occasion.

Along with photos of the ceremony was a message that said, "Here's to another year of being great together.

"It's such a blessing to have you in my life and the love between us will last for our lifetime IJN.

"Thank you for coming into my life, you have been a blessing to me and also giving me a very beautiful princess @gemma_olayinka. I LOVE YOU IYABE MI ❤️Happy 2nd Anniversary to us IYAWO MI.

Olayinka's wife also posted photos of the occasion with a lenthy message that said, "Happy 2nd Wedding Anniversary to Us THANK YOU JESUS our testimony is here 🙏🏻 #YOursforever2021 #YOursforevertillforever

"@olayinka_peter You are the best ADE ORI Ever😍😍😍😍😍 Second anniversary and GOD already blessed us with @gemma_olayinka ❤️

"I asked and Prayed, GOD listened and Answered my prayers my giving you to me, you have been nothing short of Amazing, A Godly Man, Caring man, Loving and sweet Man. 

God has shown this Union to be a match made in heaven because what ???????? I can never imagine spending my Life with Another. If I’m to choose again I will still 

"Choose you countless times. You are passionate and considerate in all you do. We both hate to see each other unhappy, common Couple goals plssssss😁😩

"Wooo BABA BE TEMI NIKAN we are stuck together for life. Ti gbin ba fa ti ka ran e ate le. May GOD continue to bless and keep us safe. Also protect us from both external and internal enemies Amen. 🙏🏻I LOVE YOU BABY 🖤🖤🖤"

The 27-year-old recently departed Czech Republic side Slavia Prague following the conclusion of the season.

In appreciation of the Nigerian star's remarkable performances, while playing for Slavia Prague, the club presented him with the Olayin Cup. 

Olayinka, who served as captain for the final game, will now continue his career in Serbia with Red Star Belgrade.

Biodun Stephen ..It's Natural For Children To Go Back To Their Absentee Parents

 Filmmaker, Biodun Stephen, has said it is natural for children to go back to their absentee parents. The producer of the trending movie, ‘Sista’, also spoke about how her personal story influenced the movie.

She told Saturday Beats, “My mum was a single mum. She worked very hard to raise my sister and me. I was about 16 years old when I had an argument with my mum. At that time, I had just reconnected with my father’s family, and so I packed my things to live with them. My mother found it difficult to let it go. She was just crying and she said, ‘so I have where to go now because my father’s people have shown up.’ That was what I was trying to mirror when I wrote and produced ‘Sista’.

“My parents separated when I was about 18 months old. I met my dad when I was about seven years old. My parents tried to work things out for about a year but it didn’t work out. My father was in and out of my life but when I turned 12, I did not see him again until I heard four years later that he has passed away.”

Some of Stephen’s directorial works include ‘The Kujus Again’, ‘Breaded Life’, ‘Progressive Tailors Club’, ‘Aki and Pawpaw’, and ‘A Simple Lie

Speaking on if children are insensitive if they go back to their father or mother who abandoned them, Stephen said, “I think it is part of growing up for any child. At some point, children become self aware and discover who they are. I don’t think it is wrong to look for their other parent. It is a natural thing. I will advise single parents to tell their children about their past so that they can see how they will accept it. I don’t think single parents should paint bad pictures of their spouses because it is not always worth it. Regardless, that parent will still be loved.”

She also spoke on mothers who change the surname of their children because their partners are deadbeats. She said, “It is their prerogative to do whatever they like. I would speak for myself. I use my mother’s surname. I had a peculiar experience that made me say I want to honour my mother by bearing her name. That was my choice because she raised me. My sister is still using my father’s name.”

Speaking on how she felt about how ‘Sista’ has been trending, she said, “I know that the topic is a universal one. I feel humbled that a lot of us are connected by this singular thing. It is not just about the character, ‘Sista’, being a single mum but it has made some people look at their parents and be grateful for the sacrifice and all the effort. I am really humbled by the reception.”

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