Last week was eventful in showbiz. TheCable Lifestyle looks at the top entertainment stories that got tongues wagging in the past seven days.
JUNIOR POPE BURIED IN ENUGU
Junior Pope Odonwodo, the late Nollywood actor, was buried in Nsukka, Igbo-Etiti LGA, in Enugu state on May 17.
The movie star passed away in April after a boat accident on the River Niger in Asaba, Delta state.
Pope’s remains arrived in his hometown on Friday after which a funeral service was held at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, Ukehe.
Family, friends and colleagues of the late actor broke down in tears as his body was lowered to the ground in his compound.
E-MONEY ADDRESSES CLAIM OF AFFAIR WITH JUNIOR POPE’S WIFE
The Nigerian businessman denied allegations of having an affair with the wife of the late actor.
On April 17, E-Money paid tribute to Pope and pledged to care for the actor’s children.
However, a Facebook influencer accused E-Money of having an affair with Pope’s widow and insinuated that he might have been involved in the actor’s death.
Reacting to the allegations, E-Money reposted the incriminating videos and called on Nigerians to help identify the rumour mongers.
He also vowed to sue the influencers and bloggers spreading these rumours.
SIMI SLAMS POLICE
The Nigerian singer criticised the police over the way they handled a recent case of alleged child exploitation.
Last week, a young man named Musa Suleman was arrested for allegedly posting semi-nude photos of his four-year-old daughter on social media.
Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson, confirmed Suleman’s arrest, adding that the Edo state police command planned to “counsel” the father instead of pressing charges.
The approach sparked outrage from some X users including Simi, who took to her page to criticise the police.
“You want to “counsel” parents that blatantly and repeatedly sexually exploit a baby??? A FOUR YEAR OLD CHILD!!! Wtf is going on?????? Omg,” she wrote.
CONTROVERSY OVER THE DEATH OF CONTENT CREATOR IN ABUJA
Chidike Emmanuel, the fast-rising Nigerian content creator, was killed in Mpape, Abuja.
The skit maker was said to be among six persons attacked by some armed men on May 11 in the federal capital territory.
A source familiar with the incident said Emmanuel was killed at the location of a project he was supposed to feature in.
The insider disclosed that the men who were armed with machetes initially demanded money to allow them to shoot at the location.
The content creator was said to have given the armed men N2,000. However, what transpired that led to Emmanuel’s death remains unknown.
It was gathered that some of the cast members who ran for safety suffered injuries.
ORITSEFEMI CLAIMS HIS WIFE ‘SENT 20 of HER FRIENDS TO BEAT ME UP’
The Nigerian singer spoke about the rift between him and Nabila Fash, his estranged wife, last week.
Oritsefemi claimed Fash had “21 miscarriages” but still held him responsible for their inability to have children.
He also alleged that she sent about twenty of her friends to beat him up in his house.
The couple tied the knot in 2017. In 2021, their marriage faced a crisis over allegations of infidelity.
Fash accused the singer of “constant cheating, verbal and emotional abuse”. She claimed Oritsefemi has children out of wedlock with the excuse of wanting a boy child.
She also alleged that the singer physically assaulted her twice in their relationship.
The ‘Igbeyawo’ hitmaker, however, denied the allegations.
AUTOPSY FAILED TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF MOHBAD’S DEATH
The autopsy conducted on the body of late singer Mohbad failed to ascertain the cause of his death.
Wahab Shittu, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), gave an update on the autopsy result while addressing journalists at the coroner’s inquest held in Lagos last Wednesday.
Shittu said the pathologist in charge of the autopsy told the coroner that the deceased’s body had decomposed by the time the test was conducted.
“In summary, he is saying the cause of death cannot be ascertained. When you say the cause of death cannot be ascertained, it means it is suspicious, it is not clear. No particular reason,” the SAN said.
LIZ BENSON MAKES NOLLYWOOD RETURN IN MERCY JOHNSON’S NEW FILM
The ace Nigerian actress is set to return to the screen in a forthcoming movie titled ‘A Mother’s Son’.
The new film is executive produced by Mercy Johnson and directed by Vincent De Anointed. It will feature actors like Georgina Ibeh, Mike Godson, and Simon Eveshoyan.
On Tuesday, Mercy shared a heartwarming video of herself and Ibeh kneeling to greet the film icon as she arrived on set.
PORTABLE ARRESTED OVER ‘CAR DEBT’
On May 14, the controversial singer was arrested by the Lagos state police command for allegedly failing to pay the debt he incurred after purchasing his G-Wagon from a car dealer.
The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ hitmaker was said to have bought the vehicle worth N27 million but paid only N13 million.
Portable allegedly refused to pay the remaining N14 million and whenever the car dealer requested his money, he always claimed the vehicle was having issues.
The singer had attempted to evade arrest. He was granted bail on May 16.
DAVIDO SPEAKS ON LAWYER BOBO AJUDUA ‘SACKING’
Last week, Davido, the Afrobeats star, reacted to the reports about him sacking Bobo Ajudua, his lawyer.
There were allegations that Ajudua was sacked for embezzling $370,000.
Reacting to the report in a post on his Instagram story, Davido revealed that he is still friends with Ajudua, adding that “in business, things evolve and change all the time.”
He also urged the public to disregard the embezzlement narrative.
“This was not the case at all! We are still very good friends! In business things evolve and change all the time! Please everyone disregard this narrative!” he wrote.
DIDDY ADMITS TO ASSAULTING CASSIE IN 2016
Sean Diddy Combs last week admitted to assaulting Cassie Ventura, his former girlfriend, in 2016.
The US rapper released a video statement via his social media handles where he also apologised to Cassie.
A hotel surveillance video, dated March 5, 2016, earlier surfaced showing Diddy kicking, hitting, and dragging Cassie.
In the footage, Cassie is seen in a black sweater while calling an elevator in the now-closed Intercontinental Hotel in Los Angeles.
Diddy is then captured chasing the singer down the hallway in a towel.
The music mogul catches up with Cassie, strikes her, and yanks her by the hair while throwing her to the ground.
The LA district attorney’s office stated Diddy would not be charged with assault if the encounter occurred in 2016. It said this is because the year of the attack is now beyond the timeline where a crime of assault can be prosecuted.
Amid public backlash, Diddy shared a monologue where he apologised to Cassie.
He stated in the video apology that he was “truly sorry” and that his actions were “inexcusable”.
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