Celebrities
What to know about alopecia — the disease Will Smith’s wife is battling
Not many expected the recent drama between Will Smith, the US actor, and Chris Rock, the comedian, at the 2022 Oscars.
The film star, 53, had slapped Rock, 57, after he made a joke about the bald appearance of Jada Pinkett, his wife.
Jada is suffering from alopecia — a disorder which causes hair loss.
In December last year, the actress had disclosed her battle with the autoimmune disease in an Instagram post.
“Mama’s gonna have to take it down to the scalp so nobody thinks she got brain surgery or something. Me and this alopecia are going to be friends … period!” she had written.
It remains to be seen if Rock was aware of Jada’s battle with the health condition prior to his now-controversial joke.
But the incident has made the disease a subject of discussion on social media.
Amid the controversy trailing the drama, TheCable Lifestyle examines all you need to know about alopecia.
WHAT IS ALOPECIA?
Alopecia is a common autoimmune disorder that often results in unpredictable hair loss.
When you have alopecia, the immune system mistakenly attacks the hair follicles — structures in the skin that form the hair, causing them to shrink and dramatically slow down hair production.
The amount of hair loss is different for everyone. Some people lose it only in a few spots. Others lose a lot.
According to a report, about 6.8 million people in the United States and 147 million worldwide have or will develop alopecia at some point in their lives.
Alopecia can develop in people at any age but a study revealed that most people experience the condition before the age of 40.
TYPES OF ALOPECIA
Alopecia has three common types which are listed and explained below:
- Alopecia areata
This is the patchy type. When one has this type, there are one or more coin-sized patches of hair loss on the skin or body.
- Alopecia totalis
People with this type lose all or nearly all of the hair on their scalp.
- Alopecia universalis
This is a rare type. Here, there is a complete or nearly complete loss of hair on the scalp, body, chest, back, pubic part, and the face — eyebrows and eyelashes.
WHAT CAUSES ALOPECIA?
At the moment, no research has established the major cause of alopecia.
However, a study said genetic and environmental factors — particularly stress — play a role.
A similar study also showed one in five people with alopecia areata belongs to a family member who has experienced the condition.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ALOPECIA?
The main symptom of alopecia is hair loss. Hair usually falls out in small patches on the scalp, beard, eyelashes, and other parts of the body.
Alopecia also affects the nails. Dull nails, rough nails, thin and split nails can be symptoms of alopecia.
IS ALOPECIA CURABLE?
Alopecia has no cure at the moment. However, there are ways to treat it.
The most common treatment is the use of corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that can suppress the immune system.
Another way to treat it is by taking an “anti-inflammatory” diet. This means a diet containing whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
Such a diet helps to reduce the autoimmune response in the body and decrease the chances of further hair loss.
Celebrities
Plantashun Boiz attempted reunions failed because I wasn’t invited, says Blackface
Blackface, the Nigerian dancehall singer, says Plantashun Boiz, a defunct music group, multiple attempts to reunite failed because he was not included.
Formed in 2000 with 2Baba and Faze, Plantashun Boiz disbanded in 2004 but briefly reunited in 2007 for an album.
In a recent episode of the ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ podcast, the host asked Blackface if there was any chance that the group might come back together.
The singer disclosed that his colleagues had attempted to reunite without him but were unsuccessful.
“Without me, they have tried and they have failed. Many times. You saw them in all those shows that they were going,” he said.
“They tried but they failed. But what I must say is I’m the plantation. So let it be known. Forget the fake memo that they spread before.”
In September, Blackface called for the reunion of the defunct music group.
He urged fans to join the mission, emphasising that “unity is strength, not division”.
“My people oya make una talk put mouth for this matter! We are on a mission for world peace and it’s not a small-time thing,” he said in pidgin English.
Since 2015, Blackface constantly tackled 2Baba for recording 2004 hit ‘African Queen’ which he claimed he wrote.
In 2017, he argued that 2Baba “sabotaged” his career in the music industry.
Celebrities
Despite feud, Peter Okoye celebrates Paul on 43rd birthday
Peter ‘Mr P’ Okoye, the Nigerian singer, has celebrated Paul ‘Rudeboy’ Okoye, his twin brother, on their 43rd birthday amid their ongoing feud.
The twin brothers have been in the public eyes since their second fallout in August.
They had their first rift in 2017 which led to the dissolution of Psquare, their music brand. Though they reunited in November 2021, their reconciliation was short-lived.
Paul recently revealed another fallout, accusing Peter of orchestrating his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Peter, however, denied the allegations and accused Jude Okoye, their older brother, of diverting millions of dollars from their joint account into a secret company.
Responding to the accusations, Jude said he had done everything possible, even “sacrificing himself,” to mend the rift between his brothers.
In an Instagram post on Monday, Peter shared several photos showcasing their growth over the years.
He also celebrated their birthday while wishing himself as well as his twin brother more wins.
Celebrities
Tiwa Savage calls out Wizkid fan for bullying
Wizkid’s group of fans collectively known as “Wizkid FC” are popular for their vehement support for Wizkid and their antagonism toward those considered his rivals.
Tiwa Savage is the latest artist to call out Wizkid FC for harassment after some members of the fanbase mocked her for releasing a song on the same day as Wizkid.
On November 15, 2024, Ruger released his new song ‘Toma Toma’ featuring Tiwa Savage which she shared on her Instagram page with the caption “Told yall this one is special. The @rugerofficial called and I answered”.
In response, a Wizkid fan said “Dey play, nothing special pass Wizzy hits”.
The reply rubbed off wrongly on Tiwa Savage who said “Because I am promoting music? WTF…y’all are not fans anymore ooo you guys are actual bullies”.
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