Last week was eventful in showbiz. TheCable Lifestyle examines the top entertainment stories that got tongues wagging in the past seven days.
WIZKID DISTRIBUTED ‘N100M’ TO KIDS IN SURULERE
Last week, the Grammy winner distributed “N100 million to kids” in Surulere for Christmas.
The Afrobeats star kicked off the distributions of the funds to children last Monday, starting from Surulere.
In viral footage, the singer was seen spraying wads of cash on the streets of Lagos while inside his lush automobile.
Passersby — adults and kids — were also seen in the clip hurriedly grabbing their share of the flying naira notes.
Wizkid said the resolution was in honour of Jane Balogun, his late mum.
WYCLEF TO ESTABLISH TECH HUB IN NIGERIA
Wyclef Jean, the Haitian rapper and actor, is set to establish a tech hub in Nigeria.
The rapper and Caribbean International Commerce signed a partnership with Plateau state to establish the tech hub in the region.
The project, which is believed to be the first of many such tech and infrastructure hub deals, will be built on 4,000+ hectares of land and encompass diverse initiatives to foster innovation across various industries.
“This partnership represents a fusion of creativity, sustainability, and economic empowerment. We are bringing the music of innovation to the world, and the world to the music of Nigeria,” he said.
“Together, we are creating harmony in both art and commerce, setting a new standard for a brighter, greener future.”
TEMS: I GOT DEATH THREAT OVER RUMOURED PREGNANCY FOR RAPPER FUTURE
The Grammy winner alleged that she received death threats over rumoured pregnancy for American rapper Future.
In September, the songstress fuelled pregnancy rumours after she was spotted at Burberry’s Spring/Summer 2023 London Fashion Week show, rocking a black dress with a purple fluffy coat and matching heels.
Some social media users suggested she was concealing a baby bump. Others even speculated about Future being the father.
The singer, however, dismissed the speculations.
Revisiting the incident last week, Tems said several people flooded her DMs to send her threatening messages.
She also said some even questioned her choice to allow Future to “allegedly impregnate” her.
Tems said she has never met the rapper, despite working with him on the hit song ‘Wait For U’ alongside Drake.
SEUN KUTI: WHY I DON’T BELIEVE IN GOD
Seun Kuti, the Afrobeat singer, said he doubts the existence of a creator responsible for the world.
He critiqued the idea that humans are God’s most prized possession, arguing that the widespread poverty and suffering contradicts the claim.
“I do not believe in God. I do not believe in the concept of this guy watching everyone, and he will judge you when you die,” he said.
“I do not believe in the concept that people believe in God. I do not believe that there is something responsible for the creation of the world.
“I mean who wants to create this? If someone created this, are we supposed to be giving the person credit?
“80 percent of human beings are living in hunger and we are supposed to be his most prized possession. There is something but not the way we are told that it is.”
PORTABLE PERFORMED AT CELESTIAL CHURCH DESPITE PRIOR BACKLASH
Last weekend, the controversial singer finally performed at the Celestial Church of Christ, Land of Goshen music concert in Lagos.
Last month, the Celestial church was heavily criticised after Portable and Pasuma were announced as the headliners for its praise night.
The event was scheduled to be held on December 15.
Portable revealed that he had received N5 million from the church and insisted that he would perform.
A video of the singer performing at the church’s praise night surfaced on social media on Saturday.
Portable arrived at the venue in white garment attire as the disk jockey played his hit song ‘Zazoo’ to welcome him on stage.
RITA EDOCHIE, HUSBAND CELEBRATED 33 YEARS OF MARRIAGE
The Nollywood actress and Tony Edochie, her husband, celebrated her 33rd wedding anniversary last week.
The film star tied the knot with Tony on December 15, 1990.
In an Instagram post, Rita shared several of their throwback photos — including their wedding pictures.
The actress — who is very vocal about every topical issue on social, save for her personal life — emphasised the importance of her wedding date.
Rita and Tony are blessed with four children.
Tony is the younger brother of Pete Edochie, the ace Nigerian actor.
PATRICK DOYLE, FUNMILAYO WED
The ace actor and broadcaster held his traditional wedding with Funmilayo on Thursday.
The couple had held their court wedding in August 2022.
In March, Doyle described his new wife as a woman who has taken up the role of “my mother, friend, and partner for life”. He added that he has “never been happier in all my life”.
The actor was married to Ireti, the ace actress, in 2004 but the union hit the rocks.
In January, Ireti confirmed her divorce from Patrick.
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