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Halima Abubakar quits acting over health issues

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Halima Abubakar says she is quitting her career as an actor — amid concerns about her health.

The film star disclosed this in a terse statement signed by her management on Monday.

The statement said although Halima really loves acting, “she is so downcast”.

It also appreciated fans of the actress as well as well-wishers who have been supporting her.

“Halima Abubakar quits acting. We are so grateful for all the prayers, God bless you all. We love you all. Thank you for your support. She is so. She really did love acting. Thank you,” it reads.

“Rest and continue healing. We all love you. my sweet sis…We are waiting for you diva.”

The statement, however, did not reveal the nature of the ailment the actress is battling.

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‘It hurts’ — Don Jazzy laments not having partner

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Michael Ajereh, the Nigerian music executive better known as Don Jazzy, has lamented his relationship status.

In an Instagram post on Monday, the founder of Mavin Records expressed his desire to participate in a trend ‘suspect challenge’.

The ‘suspect challenge’ is a new social media trend in which couples take turns to playfully tease each other.

The 41-year-old entrepreneur said he would like to join the trend but has no partner.

“Suspect wants to do suspect challenge but no suspect partner,” he wrote. In the accompanying caption, the music executive lamented that “it hurts”.

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Dayo Amusa welcomes first child in US

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November 19, 2024 11:12 am

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Dayo Amusa, the Nigerian actress, has announced the arrival of her first child — a baby boy.

Seun Oloketuyi, the founder of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, first broke the news on Monday via Instagram.

“@dayoamusa delivers baby in the US. Congratulations,” he wrote.

Dayo also confirmed the report, sharing her excitement on social media.

In the caption, the 41-year-old wrote, “ALHAMDULILAH 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 My treasure has arrived. It’s a boy”.

The announcement has sparked an outpouring of congratulatory messages from fans and colleagues in the industry.

Tawa Ajisefini, the actress, congratulated Dayo on the arrival of her newborn, she wrote, “Oluwa o shey ooooo… a mo lore 💃💃😀😀🎈🎈🍾🍾🍾💃💃💃❤️❤️❤️. Iya okomi, congratulations sissy🫂🫂🫂🎈🎈 olorun a ka mo wa🤲🤲 Mama na boy💃💃💃💃💃”.

Toyin Adewale, another actress, also joined in the celebration.

“Oluwaseun ooo 🙏💃💃. Allihamdulilahi Robil Al’amin. Iro Ayo lao magbo lagbala olododo 🙏 Adufeade mo ba e yo🤩 @dayoamusa. Ayo na abawa kale Insha Allah 🙏. Welcome home, little Prince 🤴💙,” she wrote.

Details about the child’s father remain undisclosed.

Dayo started acting in 2002 and debuted as a producer in 2006. Known for her versatility, she has starred in Yoruba and English-language Nollywood films. She has also received several accolades for her talent.

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Wizkid unveils tracklist for new album ‘Morayo’

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November 19, 2024 8:13 am

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Wizkid, the Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, has unveiled the tracklist for his upcoming album ‘Morayo’.

The highly anticipated project, scheduled for November 22, is a tribute to Jane Dolapo Balogun, Wizkid’s late mother, who passed away in August 2023.

In the tracklist, released on Monday, the singer features artistes like Asake, Brent Faiyaz, Jazmine Sullivan, Anaïs, and Tiakola.

The album comprises 16 tracks including, ‘Troubled Mind’, ‘Karamo’, ‘Kese (Dance)’, ‘Bad Girl’, ‘Time’, ‘Piece of My Heart’, ‘Break Me Down’, ‘Bend’, and ‘A Million Blessings’.

Others are ‘Après Minuit’, ‘Bad for You’, ‘Soji’, ‘Don’t Care’, ‘Slow’, ‘Lose’, and ‘Pray’.

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