Entertainment
Baba Ijesha saga: TAMPAN leaders are afraid to speak because they’re also guilty, says Nkechi Blessing
Nkechi Blessing, Nigerian actress, says the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) earlier kept mum on the Baba Ijesha saga because some of its members are also allegedly guilty of sexual assault.
Baba Ijesha has been in a legal tussle since he was accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old child.
The development had ignited heated controversies among Yoruba movie stars over their contradictory views.
TAMPAN had also suspended Blessing after she engaged in a social media fight with Kehinde Adams.
Speaking on the matter in an interview with Chude Jideonwo, the actress said TAMPAN leaders were initially afraid of commenting on the case for fear of being dragged by those they had also assaulted sexually.
“When I was ranting and ranting, they still did not come out. Everyone was tagging them and asking them what they have to say about the matter but nobody came out until Mr Latin, TAMPAN president, made a video and said he cannot suspend or chase Baba Ijesha out of the industry because he’s not a member of TAMPAN, which is quite understood. Everyone said oh no wonder you people kept quiet,” she said.
“But let me tell you the real sense why most of these people have been quiet. It’s because if one of them comes outside to talk, all their victims will come out and call them out. QED!
“That’s why everybody is quiet because, in one way or the other, they are all guilty of the same thing. Because they will tell you with their full chest: ‘if you don’t sleep with me, you won’t get this role’. Yes! That is what it is.”
Blessing also tackled TAMPAN over its approach in suspending her over the Baba Ijesha saga, saying she remains unperturbed by the sanction.
“But for me, suspending me that have been looking for a way to leave your industry that is not favouring me, it’s like you’re helping me,” she added.
“What they (TAMPAN) did was pure blacklisting because they had the same issue with Yomi Fabiyi but they sent a letter of invitation to him, they didn’t go outrightly to suspend him, so what stops them from also sending me a letter of invitation, here from me first and I’ll be apologise.”
Entertainment
Iyabo Ojo addresses claim of involvement in Mohbad’s death
Iyabo Ojo, the Nollywood actress, has addressed claims linking her to the death of late singer Mohbad.
Mohbad died on September 12, 2023. He was buried the following day. On September 21, the body of the music star was exhumed by the police for autopsy.
The circumstances surrounding his death have continued to stir up controversies.
In a recent episode of the ‘Glass House’ podcast with comedian AY Makun, Iyabo stated that some people insinuated she was involved in Mohbad’s death.
The 46-year-old actress also expressed frustration with the allegations, questioning why she would fight for Mohbad’s autopsy if she had something to hide.
Iyabo clarified that she wasn’t close to Mohbad, having met him only once at a music festival.
She described him as a “cool boy” who seemed to be going through his own struggles.
“They were even insinuating that maybe I killed Mohbad. I was not around when Mohbad died. I was not close to him. I did not really know him that much. My encounter with him was during One Africa music fest,” she said.
“For the few days that we were together, I just knew that he was a cool boy, had his own thing he was going through and doing his music. If I killed him, then why was I fighting for his body to be exhumed for autopsy? There was a time they said I was paid. They also said I was looking for a political position.”
Entertainment
Family of gospel singer Jude Nnam confirms his abduction
The family of Jude Nnam has confirmed the abduction of the Nigerian music composer and gospel singer.
Nnam, better known as Ancestor, was said to have been kidnapped on Friday evening in Umunnachi, Anambra.
Augustine Mario, a Catholic priest, first broke the news on Facebook on Saturday, requesting prayers for Nnam’s safety and quick release.
“Please kindly keep Sir Dr. Jude Nnam (Ancestor) in your prayers. He was allegedly kidnapped yesterday evening around 6 pm, in Umunnachi, Anambra State,” he wrote.
“Sir Jude Nnam is the CAN National Music Director and Member of the National Liturgical Commission, CSN.
“May God grant him safety and quick release from his abductors. Amen.”
On Sunday, Nnam’s family took to Facebook to confirm his abduction in a post dispelling rumours about his release.
The family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of prayers and concern, pleading for continued support and prayers for a positive outcome.
“Dear Friends of Dr. Jude Nnam. We want to appreciate you all for your prayers and concern for Him,” the post reads.
“Meanwhile, the message circulating the social media that he has been released by his captors is false and misleading. He is still with the abductors.
“By the Grace of God we all shall rejoice when he eventually comes out. Do continue in your prayers and support. God bless you. From his Family.”
Entertainment
TikToker Jadrolita undergoes mouth tumour surgery
Amadou ‘Jadrolita‘ Elizabeth, the TikToker and content creator, has undergone surgery to remove a tumour from her mouth.
Peller, a fellow content creator, shared an update on Jadrolita’s health on Instagram on Sunday.
He posted pictures of his partner presumably at the hospital with a bandage wrapped around her head.
In the caption, Peller, born Habeeb Hamzat, expressed gratitude for the success of the procedure and shared that she is recovering well.
“Thank you God for successful surgery. My baby is now getting better. God you are the greatest,” he wrote.
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