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Rapper A-Q launches music company, unveils artist Zhus JDO

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Gilbert Bani also known as A-Q has launched a new music company called The Cake Bizness.

According to the veteran rapper, the company aims to change the way the Nigerian music industry operates.

The new model treats signed artists as start-ups and investors can invest in their brand at an early stage and watch their investment grow as the artist’s career flourishes.

The artist-company relationship takes on an innovative approach that positions the signee as u unique brand akin to a start-up in whom the label will invest to expand its product and brand.

Music professionals across different areas of the industry can also provide their services as sweat equity for shares, and share values rise with artist success, offering an exciting investment opportunity.

The CEO and founder, Gilbert Bani, believes that “every artist in development is a start-up and should be treated as such. Our vision is an ecosystem where everyone shares artistic expression. Everyone gets a piece of the cake.”

The Cake Bizness invites music artists, investors, and enthusiasts to join this groundbreaking journey as it enters the music industry.

To kick off the company’s initiative, The Cake Bizness has partnered with ZHUS JDO an emerging artist born and groomed in Benin City. ZHUS JDO has released his debut single titled ‘Johnbull’ produced by Wondah and delivered entirely in Pidgin, reflecting his Benin City roots and linguistic versatility.

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Police clear Lizzy Anjorin of gold theft allegation

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Lizzy Anjorin, the Nollywood actress, has finally been cleared of theft allegations by the Lagos state police command.

In February, some traders in the Idumota market in Lagos Island accused the film star of stealing gold and making a fake transaction after buying goods worth N91,000 from a store.

Anjorin denied the allegations and argued that the video evidence was a “setup” against her.

Speaking with TheCable Lifestyle on Friday, Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos state police spokesperson, said Anjorin has been cleared of all the allegations.

The police PRO revealed that their investigation found a mix-up at the payment point in the store.

In February, TheCable Lifestyle reported how six traders were arraigned before the chief magistrate court in Lagos Island for allegedly assaulting and blackmailing Anjorin.

Sola Samuel, the prosecuting counsel, said the defendants conspired to forcefully push and drag Anjorin, causing her grievous bodily harm.

Samuel told the court that the defendants’ actions caused a breach of public peace.

The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Ade Oshodi, the representative of the defendants, prayed the court to grant them bail in the most liberal terms, stating they were traders.

In his ruling, A.A. Paul, the presiding magistrate, granted each defendant bail in the sum of N200,000 with one surety each.

He ordered that the defendants be remanded in the Nigerian Correctional Services until they meet their bail terms.

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AGN suspends Halima Abubakar for ‘spreading affair rumours between actors, notable Nigerians’

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The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has suspended actress Halima Abubakar following an investigation into her “unprofessional misconduct”.

In a memo released on Friday, the guild said it found Halima “guilty of spreading false information about fellow members, associates, and patrons, including allegations of extramarital affairs with highly placed individuals”.

The AGN said a two-year-long investigation, conducted by a special secret investigation panel, uncovered Halima’s “involvement in slandering Nollywood”.

It added that the actress will face the national disciplinary committee to determine her full punishment.

The guild said she should not be allowed to participate in any filming projects during her suspension.

The AGN also said the secret panel is investigating other female members allegedly involved in scandals with Godswill Akpabio, the senate president.

“Following the thorough investigative report by the special Secret Investigation Panel set up to conduct an internal underground secret investigation into the activities of some blogs/bloggers since 2022,” the memo reads.

“After two years of the painstaking investigations, the Panel found out that Miss Halima Abubakar was behind all the slandering information of our members, associates and patrons, especially news of extra marital affairs linked with highly placed individuals in the society emanating from the industry.

“Therefore, Halima Abubakar is hereby placed on indefinite suspension from the Actors
Guild of Nigeria. She will face the National Disciplinary committee to determine her full punishment.
During this period of her suspension, she is not permitted to participate in any Agn and or filming activities.

“The National/State Chapter Taskforces have been duly mandated to monitor the
compliance of the above order as violations of the suspension rules may lead to further disciplinary actions.

“On behalf of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, I commend the professional and incisive work
done by members of the secret investigative panel.

“However, some female members on the watch-list are being investigated by the secret panel, especially in the recent release of names purported to have had dealings with the Senate President.”

In April, the federal high court in Abuja ordered the actress to pay N10 million in damages for publishing derogatory remarks against cleric Johnson Suleman.

In 2022, Halima called out the general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International on social media, claiming the pair once dated.

But Suleman threatened to sue her for “defamatory statements”.

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Chiwetalu Agu lists pregnancy and six other things to avoid these days

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Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has highlighted seven key things he believes Nigerians should avoid amid the current economic crises in Nigeria, laying particular emphasis on pregnancy.

In an Instagram post made on October 17, 2024, Agu stressed the importance of making prudent choices during these tough times.

“Here is a list of things to watch out for, the way things are going in our country today. Number one, try not to fall sick if possible,” he advised, emphasising the increasing difficulties of accessing healthcare amid economic instability.

The actor continued, “Number two, make sure your phone is in good shape and ensure your data is active. Number three, make sure you drink plenty of water and healthy food, that is, if there is food to eat.”

Humorously, Agu repeatedly listed pregnancy as the top thing to avoid, saying, “Number 4, no give woman belle o, for this hard time. Number 5, avoid cases that would land you in prison. Number 6, observe rule number four, no give woman belle o. Number 7 is always listen to rule number 4, no vibe woman belle o. And finally, which is the most important, pray to God.”

The actor’s post received equally humorous comments from Instagram users who agreed with his list.

One user wrote, “NO GIVE WOMAN BELLE OOOO… I say make I highlight am for capital letters 😂”

“If you like go and say ‘Children will bring financial blessings,’ you’ll cry more than the baby. You better think about the future of your kids, if you’re not financially and mentally prepared to have kids, don’t ever bring an innocent child into this world to suffer!!” another person wrote.

“No do watin go land you for police station,” another person emphasised.

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Bodex F. Hungbo, SPMIIM is a multiple award-winning Nigerian Digital Media Practitioner, Digital Strategist, PR consultant, Brand and Event Expert, Tv Presenter, Tier-A Blogger/Influencer, and a top cobbler in Nigeria.

She has widespread experiences across different professions and skills, which includes experiences in; Marketing, Media, Broadcasting, Brand and Event Management, Administration and Management with prior stints at MTN, NAPIMS-NNPC, GLOBAL FLEET OIL AND GAS, LTV, Silverbird and a host of others

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