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I have no regret falling in love with Ike Onyema, says Mercy Eke

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Big Brother Naija, BBNaija 2019 winner, Mercy Eke has continued to prove to the world that she’s in the spotlight to stay.

This is so, following the numerous accomplishments and endorsement deals she has garnered in the past two years since she hit the limelight.

The reality TV star, however, upped the ante during the week as she sealed yet another major endorsement deal with PayPorte, one of Africa’s leading online fashion outfits. Mercy joins her fellow ex-housemate, Nengi as brand ambassador for the clothing line, which was the headline sponsor of Big Brother Season 3.

While unveiling the reality TV star, Mr. Linek Ovie, Brand Manager, PayPorte, said his company decided to endorse Mercy Eke as its latest brand ambassador because of her style, energy and the self-confidence she built while she was in the BBNajia house.

According to Mr Ovie, PayPorte which has rebranded has been studying the reality TV star for the past one year.

“Pay porte has re-strategised as a brand almost two years ago from selling everything to fashion. We have a mission “to inspire self-confidence and self-belief.” We truly believe that if African woman is properly dressed and she’s confident in what she’s wearing, the sky is her limit. Mercy Eke can walk up to anyone, aspire and achieve her dreams. And that journey has been amazing in the last two years.

“We have grown as a brand with presence in Ghana, Nigeria and Manchester. We also understand the need to bring in some amazing people into the family.

So, we are unveiling Mercy Eke, winner of BBNaija season 4. She’s an amazing person. We have been studying her for the last one year.

“She always stood her ground and she’s an entrepreneur which is what we want an African woman to be. She has also grown as a person and as a brand. We count it noteworthy to have her join the family to be our newest ambassador.

“Mercy is very energetic, she’s very passionate about the things she does and she is also a role model to a lot of young ladies. We are so proud to be associated with Mercy and her brand. It’s going to be an amazing journey together with her,”PayPorte brand manager explained.

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Odumodublvck reveals how Don Jazzy gave him $10k the day he met him for collabo

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Odumodublvck, the Nigerian rapper, has recalled how Don Jazzy, the music producer, gave him $10,000 during one of their meetings.

In a recent interview on Beat 97.9FM, the rapper, whose real name is Tochukwu Ojogwu, said he had reached out to Don Jazzy to collaborate on his song ‘Asampete’.

The 31-year-old said he felt that the music producer’s vocals were needed to complete the track.

Odumodublvck said during his visit to Don Jazzy’s residence, he was given the money and told that he could keep all the royalties from the song.

He added that Don Jazzy even offered to be featured as an artiste on the track.

“Don Jazzy is the king of Afrobeats. But ask anybody there is nobody who is more original than Don Jazzy. Don Jazzy is an OG. Respect to my brothers Burna, Wiz, Olamide, Dave all of us used to look up to him. Like the way we used to look up to them — Wizkid and David, they used to look up to him,” he said.

“…I just hit him up. The first day we did ‘Asampere’, I recorded a vocal that sounded like Don Jazzy’s vocal and I was like Don Jazzy should do it.

“When I went to meet him, he gave me a lot of money. I have to put it out there. I tell them everywhere I go. He gave me $10,000 cash. Don no be for mouth. He still gave me vocals.

“He now told me that I can keep all the royalties and I can keep him as a featured artiste. That day, they still cooked food for me to eat. They gave me turkey. The line for ‘turkey’ was already put in the song and that was God.”

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Lil Smart files petition against Naira Marley, Zinoleesky over threat to life

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Lil Smart, the Nigerian dancer, has filed a petition against Naira Marley and Zinoleesky over the alleged threat to his life.

On December 9, Smart shared disturbing photos and videos on social media, claiming his life was in danger.

He warned that Naira Marley and Zinoleesky should be held responsible if anything happened to him.

Zinoleesky, however, denied the allegations, accusing Smart of “chasing clout”. He also threatened legal action against the dancer.

In a recent Instagram post, Smart alleged he had previously endured bullying from the singers but lacked the evidence needed to take legal action.

He said he has officially submitted his petition with the necessary evidence to the authorities and is hopeful that the legal system will grant him justice.

“This has not been the first or third time I have been experiencing this bullying. But I did not have enough evidence to face the law. Now, I thank God that I have very good evidence, and I will put everything I have in line to make sure this bullying and threat to life is stopped,” he said.

“With my evidence, I really hope that they are not too big to be apprehended and face the law. I have submitted my petition, and I have provided my evidence to the authorities. By God’s grace, the law that binds us as citizens of Nigeria will make sure I get the justice I deserve.”

Naira Marley is yet to comment on the allegations.

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Burna Boy gifts Seun Kuti custom-made diamond chain of Fela

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Burna Boy, the Grammy-winning singer, has gifted colleague Seun Kuti a custom-made diamond chain designed in the image of Fela Kuti, his legendary father.

Seun shared a photo of the intricately designed chain via Instagram on Wednesday.

In the caption, the Afrobeat star revealed that Burna Boy presented him with the gift during their first meeting

Seun also expressed his appreciation to the singer.

“From @burnaboygram with love. We actually met properly for the first time and ODOGWU send gift. Thanks bro. Big love,” he wrote.

Burna Boy has often spoken about the profound influence Fela has had on his music and career.

He once described Fela as his “inspiration and childhood hero”.

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