Last week was eventful in showbiz. TheCable Lifestyle examines the top entertainment news that got tongues wagging in the past seven days.
ACE SINGER CHRIS MBA IS DEAD
The veteran singer died last Wednesday after battling a heart-related disease.
Mba, who was famous in the 80s for his classics including ‘Baby Don’t Cry’, passed away at the Lagos Teaching Hospital.
The news of his death came as a rude shock to many in the Nigerian entertainment space.
Michael Odiong, the general manager of Premier Records, Mba’s former label, described him as “a talented artiste who added local instruments into his music to give it an African feel”.
President Muhammadu Buhari, in his condolence message, also referred to Mba as “one of the icons of Nigerian highlife music, whose works brought excitement to many households and his admirers in social and corporate functions.”
CHRIS BROWN, USHER ‘CLASH’
Chris Brown and Usher Raymond allegedly engaged in a violent confrontation at a birthday party on Friday.
The altercation was said to have ensued hours after Usher had performed at Chris’ 34th birthday party held at the Skate Rock City roller rink in Las Vegas.
The event had started on a good note until the early hours of Saturday when the situation of things changed.
Chris was said to have attempted to initiate a conversation with Teyana Taylor, the US dancer, but was ignored due to “whatever reason”.
This had infuriated Brown, who started to yell at Teyana, and “that’s when Usher intervened and tried to calm him”.
Apparently cheesed off, Chris left his own party with his crew when Usher “took off his skates and went after them.”
Usher was said to have later been seen with a “bleeding nose” after he “went behind a string of charter buses that were parked in the lot where Chris and his crew were at”.
PHYNA SAYS BBNAIJA ‘TOXIC’
Last week, the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season seven winner condemned the reality TV show, arguing that it is “toxic”.
“F*ck BBN, that sh*t is too toxic,” she said in a viral video
Phyna, however, did not provide context to support her claim.
In October 2022, Phyna, born Josephine Otabor, won the ‘Level Up’ edition of the reality TV show.
She defeated more than 20 housemates to claim the N100 million grand prize.
FUNKE AKINDELE REVEALS WHY SHE STAYS OFF TWITTER
The actress-turned-politician disclosed that she stayed off Twitter because of toxic comments and insults.
The film producer has been on and off the microblogging platform since the conclusion of the 2023 general election.
During a chat with her followers on May 4, the actress was asked why she hasn’t been active on the app.
“Madm Funke Akindele I site you… longest time… you run away for us abi wot happen,” the fan wrote.
In response, Akindele said she stayed away to avoid the incessant toxic comments from trolls on Twitter.
“Dem too Dey insult people on this app so I stay off. How are you ?” Funke replied.
Akindele was the running mate to Olajide ‘Jandor’ Adediran, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), during the March 18 election.
The PDP, however, lost the election to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the incumbent governor and candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC).
On March 20, Akindele cleared all her political-related posts on her Instagram page.
SEYI LAW ALLEGES THREAT TO HIS DAUGHTER’S LIFE OVER HIS POLITICAL CHOICE
Last Thursday, the stand-up comedian alleged death threats against Tiwaloluwa Aletile following his political choice.
In February, the comedian endorsed Bola Ahmed Tinubu as his preferred presidential candidate in the 2023 general election.
Months after the election, Seyi took to social media to share screenshots of disturbing messages that were sent to his wife by a troll, who allegedly threatened to take the life of his daughter.
“First, I want to thank those who reached out to me and have started working to bring this person to book. I really appreciate you,” he added.
“To those of you who still think the situation is an opportunity to mock me, please enjoy your moment. I chose to ignore the person before, but an incident warranted me posting it. Check the date.
“God willing when the person is found. I hope I won’t be accused of intimidation or oppression. God bless you.”
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