Entertainment
18 companies dump Diddy’s business venture amid sex abuse claims
Empower Global, a company founded by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the US rapper, has been dropped by 18 companies following several sexual assault allegations against him.
Last month, Cassie, Diddy’s ex-girlfriend accused the music mogul of rape, abuse, and human trafficking during their 10-year relationship.
The lawsuit was, however, settled out of court one day after it was filed.
Diddy was then sued by two other women who claimed they were sexually abused by the hip-hop mogul.
Last week, a fourth woman alleged that she was “sex trafficked” and “gang raped” by Combs, Harve Pierre, a former Bad Boy Records president, and another man in 2003 when she was 17.
According to Rolling Stone, a total of 18 brands have cut ties with Diddy’s Empower Global which was founded in 2021.
Annette Njau, founder of luxury-bag, eyewear, and apparel company House of Takura, said the decision was “made on the day that Casandra Ventura filed her lawsuit”.
“We take the allegations against Mr. Combs very seriously and find such behavior abhorrent and intolerable,” Njau said.
“We believe in victims’ rights, and support victims in speaking their truth, even against the most powerful of people.”
Annette Azan, founder of Nuudii System, an undergarment and shapewear line, said she also terminated her account the day she learned of Ventura’s allegations.
Lenard Grier, the co-founder of No One Clothiers, said the “decision was difficult but it was clearly the correct choice”.
“Our brand is founded on the belief that every individual is important and worthy of respect, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, etc,” Grier added.
“The allegations against Mr. Combs are in direct conflict with these beliefs. In turn, we felt a moral imperative to end our relationship.”
Other companies that have left Empower Global include skincare brand Tsuri, jewelry label Fulaba, footwear line Rebecca Allen, and sunscreen brand Baby Donna.
Last month, Revolt, a TV network co-founded by Diddy, revealed that he had stepped down as chairman of the company.
Entertainment
Chris Brown opens up on dating multiple ladies
Chris Brown, the American singer, has revealed that he is in a polygamous relationship.
Brown, in a YouTube live with Kai Cenat, the US content creator, addressed questions about his personal life.
When asked if he was in a relationship, the 35-year-old Virginia-born artiste replied, “I am in multiple”.
Cenat sought clarification, asking, “Like more than one girlfriend?” Brown responded, “Something like that”.
The award-winning singer also emphasized the importance of transparency and honesty in maintaining his polygamous relationships.
“Just keep it a hundred. Be honest,” he added.
This is not the first time Brown would be addressing polygamy.
In an interview with Hot 97, the singer opened up about the challenges of maintaining a monogamous relationship due to his celebrity status and constant exposure to women.
“The hardest part is trying to keep a monogamous relationship, but still wanting to be the 25-year-old sex symbol,” he said.
“You go to shows. You might walk by somebody’s room, and you might see about six or seven of them thangs. And you’re like, dang, I just want to slide in there and have a couple drinks real quick and I’ll tell my girl about it later.”
Born Christopher Maurice Brown, the songwriter is often referred to by his contemporaries as the “king of R&B”.
Entertainment
Bimpe Akintunde warns Nigerians against scammers impersonating her on WhatsApp
Bimpe Akintunde, the Nollywood actress, has raised an alarm over a fake WhatsApp account created in her name to scam unsuspecting individuals.
The film star took to her Instagram story to share screenshots of the impersonator, posing as her to solicit money from her followers.
Akintunde expressed her frustration and disappointment, cursing the scammer for attempting to profit from her hard work. She warned the public to be cautious of the impersonator on any media platform.
The actress urged her fans to help report the scammer’s WhatsApp and bank accounts.
She also prayed that God should keep such fraudulent individuals away from her and her loved ones.
“What a morning. Tell me how this country wants to be great, when a lot of people are struggling, working hard to build a name and brand, and boom, one person will take their pictures and name only to be defrauding people up and down,” she wrote.
“Who gave birth to such a child? Useless children, may God keep them away from us.
“Please disregard any message from anyone, either in your DM or WhatsApp, asking you to send money.
“Please, it not me. I do not own this above number. I would appreciate it if we could find a way to report both the WhatsApp and the Opay account.”
Entertainment
Davido advises black Americans not to relocate to Nigeria, says ‘the economy is in shambles’
Davido, the Afrobeats star, has advised black Americans against relocating to Nigeria, citing the country’s economic challenges.
In an appearance on The Big Homies House podcast, the singer shared his thoughts on the struggles bedeviling Nigeria, stating, “It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles”.
Davido also mentioned Nigeria’s struggles with bad leadership, a high exchange rate, and skyrocketing oil prices, which are negatively impacting the country.
“It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles. I do my part, I am an ambassador. When I go home and I am filming, I am no going to show the bad parts,” he said.
“I am talking about the situation in the country. Now the exchange rate is messed up, a lot of stuffs are not going well.
“The economy is just not good enough. The oil price is too high. Imagine the country that produces oil, paying more for it than a country importing oil.”
Despite the challenges, Davido emphasised the entertainment industry’s positive impact on Africa’s global image.
“Regardless, entertainment is one of the thing that has made Africa look good. We do not have the best leader, that is a fact,” he said.
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