Last week was eventful in showbiz. TheCable Lifestyle examines the top entertainment stories that got tongues wagging in the past seven days.
MOHBAD AUTOPSY
Thousands of youths across cities in Nigeria staged protests in demand of justice over the death of Mohbad.
Mohbad died on September 12.
Protesters converged in cities like Abeokuta, Ado-Ekiti and Asaba to register their displeasure over Mohbad’s death while others held candlelight processions in some parts of Lagos and Abuja.
The Lagos state police also conducted an autopsy on the late singer while they await the result.
Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector general of police (IGP), charged police authorities in Lagos to conduct a thorough probe into Mohbad’s death. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu equally asked the Department of State Services (DSS) to join the investigations.
HARRYSONG: I WOULD HAVE DIED IN THE HANDS OF MY FORMER LABEL
The Nigerian singer recalled his ordeal with Five Star Music, his former label owned by E-money.
The singer, last week, alleged that he was tormented, attacked, and abused for seeking personal growth.
Harrysong, while seeking justice for Mohbad, appealed to record label owners to stop mistreating their signees.
“If not for the grace of God, with the help of some very few good men. I would have also died in the hands of my former label,” he said.
“The torment, attacks, abuses, and operations back to back. Just because I have served and wanted to move on and grow a little for myself.
“It was hell for me, the general public believed everything they said about me then. Fans, supporters, and show promoters, bullying me everywhere. One of my friends said he would buy drinks, and celebrate if I die of hunger and depression. I am alive today just for the few that stood for me and by me.
“Because they know the true story and refuse to be influenced by lies just to kill an innocent man, record labels should stop these do-or-die things, killing and destroying young talents just because they want to prove label power and supremacy.”
TENI APATA: MY DAD WAS MURDERED IN MY PRESENCE WHEN I WAS 2
The ‘Uyo Meyo’ hitmaker said her father was murdered in her presence when she was still a toddler.
Simeon Apata, Teni’s late father, was a retired Nigerian army brigadier-general.
Teni described her dad as a disciplinarian and a philanthropist who gave his life to protect his family.
She said his death caused her to “have trust issues” because he was “assassinated in the presence of all of us”.
COMEDIAN BUCHI ACCUSED ESTRANGED WIFE’S FAMILY OF ABDUCTING HIS KIDS
Buchi Ojieh, the Nigerian comedian, accused the family of Rukky, his estranged wife, of abducting his kids.
Buchi called out Rukky’s family members on social media, claiming they refused him access to his kids.
The 44-year-old standup comedian, however, told his in-laws they “can only stop me from talking to my kids, but cannot stop the law” — implying he had taken legal action.
JULIANA OLAYODE: I BLED FOR 4 MONTHS DURING BATTLE WITH PCOS
The actress recounted her battle with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges.
Olayode revealed that she bled continuously for four months during her battle with PCOS.
Olayode said she decided to stop medications and take control of her health by combining prayer, faith, and lifestyle changes.
“I bled for four months nonstop. I am sharing this because I know there are a lot of women battling with hormonal imbalance /PCOS,” she said.
“I was dealing with hormonal imbalance/ PCOS and Psoriasis at the same time.
“I woke up one day and I said ‘Enough is enough’. I was tired of swallowing drugs and putting all sorts of ointment on my skin. I prayed and exercised my faith and everything changed.”
TEMS PREGNANCY RUMOUR
The singer, last week, responded to pregnancy rumours circulating on social media.
The speculations arose after the singer made an appearance at the Burberry fashion show in London.
At the event, Tems donned a deep purple luxurious faux fur Burberry coat while waving at fans who were cheering her.
Some social media users, however, suggested she was concealing a baby bump. Others even speculated about Future, the American rapper, being the father.
Responding, the singer dismissed the rumours with a direct and succinct message.
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