Brain Jotter vs Eniola, Mr Ibu’s leg amputated… top stories of last week 

Last week was eventful in showbiz. TheCable Lifestyle examines the top entertainment stories that got tongues wagging in the past seven days. 

MR IBU’S LEG

Last week, the family of Mr. Ibu said one of the actor’s legs had been amputated. 

They revealed that after seven successful surgeries, the actor’s leg was amputated “to keep him alive and increase his chances of recovery”.

The actor’s family appreciated those who have supported him on his road to recovery.

They also called for more assistance from Nigerians.

NAIRA MARLEY, SAM LARRY GRANTED N20M BAIL

Naira Marley, the singer, and Sam Larry, the showbiz personnel, were granted bail — after more than a month in police detention.

The pair are persons of interest in the death of Mohbad, the fast-rising singer who passed away on September 12.

Larry was arrested on September 29, while Marley was detained for interrogation on October 3.

They were later arraigned by the police the following day at the Yaba magistrate court. 

The law enforcement agency also requested that Marley and Larry be remanded for 30 days pending the completion of their investigation.

In her judgment, Adeola Olatunbosun, the chief magistrate, granted the police only 21 days – which expired on October 26.

Last week, the magistrate’s court granted Marley and Larry bail of N20 million with three responsible duties.

The magistrate asked the defendants to submit their passports. Olatunbosun also directed that they make weekly appearances at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Panti.

HELEN PAUL: HOW I OVERCAME STIGMA OF BEING BORN OF RAPE

Comedian Helen Paul recounted how she overcame the societal stigma she faced while growing up. 

The comedienne had previously revealed she was born out of rape.

Helen said people, including family members, mocked her and even called her a “bastard” who would not achieve anything good in life.

She recalled how her aunties would caution her grandmother — who she grew up with — not to use her allowance on her.

Helen said her grandmother, however, consistently urged her to stay focused on becoming someone significant in life.

Helen said due to her grandmother’s advice, she has achieved success both as “a comedian in Nigeria and as a professor in the United States”.

TENI’S BATTLE WITH ‘LIFE-THREATENING’ THROAT INFECTION

Teni Apata, the Nigerian singer, revealed that she was diagnosed with a throat infection while recording her second album. 

The singer disclosed that she was diagnosed with the “life-threatening” infection in July.

She said she sought medical assistance and was advised to undergo surgery to avoid losing her voice permanently.

Teni said she later recovered “my singing voice” without undergoing surgery.

The singer described her healing as a “testimony”, adding that ‘Tears of the Sun’ – her new album, would be released on November 17.

SHAN GEORGE ISSUES WARNING

Shan George, the Nigerian actress, warned her colleagues not to include her in WhatsApp groups for financial contributions if they cannot get her roles in movies.

George said she is consistently added to several WhatsApp groups to contribute to the welfare of their ailing colleagues in need but is “excluded for movie roles”.

Speaking in pidgin English, the actress said she believes individuals should handle their matters because when she had problems, nobody seemed to care.

BRAIN JOTTER VS ENIOLA

Brain Jotter, the skit maker, last week described Eniola, the physically challenged hawker, as a “thief who is trying to manipulate Nigerians emotionally”.

Eniola started to gain attention after the content creator gifted him the sum of N400,000 to start up his makeup business.

This was after Jotter spotted Eniola hawking bottled water on the street of Lagos state.

The skit maker also said he, however, found out from a social media user that Eniola is a man.

The comedian revealed that he helped Eniola not because of his gender, but because he is physically challenged.

He added that his anger towards Eniola is his “strategy to take advantage of the good nature and gullibility of Nigerians”.

Eniola recently revealed that he dresses like a woman because he needs “help”.

He also claimed he has been receiving death threats on Instagram.