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Segun Arinze opens up on first failed marriage

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Segun Arinze, the Nollywood actor, has revealed why he stayed out of marriage for 12 years after his first union crashed.

The 58-year-old first tied the knot with Anne Njemanze, the actress, in 1996. Their marriage, however, hit the rocks in 1997.

The film star then married Julie in 2008 and they have three children.

Speaking on the WithChude podcast, Arinze said “I was confused about getting the right person” after he and Njemanze divorced.

The filmmaker said he was involved in many relationships until “I cried to God” in 2007 to give me a wife.

Arinze said he initially refused to speak about his failed marriage “because people do not share everything”.

“I stayed out of marriage after the first one crashed. I stayed out of marriage for like 12 years before I remarried. I remarried in 2008. Not that I gave up on marriage, I was just really confused about getting the right person,” he said.

“I got into so many crazy relationships. Both the ones were good, crazy, and bad I have seen all. That year, 2007. I cried to God and said ‘Father Lord I have had enough can you just give me a wife’. I said just find me a wife. I remember I cried.

“And then I went to a wedding and I saw this beautiful woman. I asked my PA to get her number but he came back because he was scared. Julius Agwu and I were the MCs at the event. It was Don Chi’s wedding. And Julius Agwu said ‘My brother dey look for wife o’. When I sat I went to meet her, collected her contact and then invited her to a dinner. That is how it started. The rest is history.

“We are sixteen years in marriage now with three lovely kids. She is a lawyer. She is also my legal adviser.

“When that happened to me in 1997 I kept quiet. I did not say anything. I just let it go. Till date I said nothing and I do not want to say anything. I do not want to discuss anything about it. It happened. The shit will always happen. Everybody has a closet.”

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Deji Adeyanju, wife welcome baby girl

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Deji Adeyanju, the political activist and convener of the human rights group Concerned Nigerians, and his wife Nana Bello have welcomed a baby girl.

The human rights activist took to his X account on Sunday evening to announce the arrival of his first child with Nana.

Adeyanju also appreciated God for their bundle of joy while expressing his delight.

“God has just blessed my wife and I with a beautiful baby girl. And we are grateful and delighted. The Lord has done it finally, finally, finally!” he wrote.

Adeyanju and Nana tied the knot in December 2023 at Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre while the reception took place at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Garki, Abuja.

Nana had described their union as “two hearts with one love”. She also prayed for God’s love to be the “centre of our marriage”.

“Through God’s grace, our paths intertwined, and now we stand on the threshold of our forever. In these moments captured, I see His love shining through us, guiding us towards a lifetime of faith, hope, and love,” she wrote on Instagram.

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Davido’s manager Asa Asika proposes to girlfriend

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Asa Asika, the manager of Davido, the Nigerian music star, and Leona Adesanya, his girlfriend, are engaged.

The proposal, captured in a viral video on social media, shows the talent manager leading Adesanya to the venue where he popped the question.

In the video, friends and well-wishers could be seen cheering in the background as Davido proudly said, “He is my boy”.

Fans and industry colleagues have flooded social media with wishes for the couple.

Asika dated Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, from 2018 until they split in 2020.

He has made a significant impact on the Nigerian music scene.

He has managed top artistes such as Davido, Naeto C, YQ, and R2Bees.

In 2016, Asika founded The Plug, a talent management company.

The company expanded in 2022 through a merger with TopBoy Entertainment, founded by Tobi Mohammed.

The Plug now encompasses music publishing, sports management, and production.

It has collaborated with notable figures including Davido, Henry Onyekuru, Asisat Oshoala, CKay, Victony, Tobi Amusan, King Promise, BOJ, Bella Shmurda, Focalistic, MazexMxtreme, Raebel, ShineTTW, and Uchenna Kanu.

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Basketmouth addresses engagement rumour after cryptic post

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Basketmouth, the ace Nigerian comedian, has addressed the widely circulated reports of himself in a potential new relationship.

On Thursday, the 45-year-old funnyman shared an intimate photo with Miz Vick, the media personality.

“About to step into the next chapter of my life @mizvick,” he captioned the post, suggesting he may have found love.

Miz Vick also reposted the picture on her Instagram story.

Their fans and colleagues took to the post’s comment section to congratulate them. Rumours of their engagement also went viral on social media.

Sharing an update on Friday, the comedian clarified that his previous Instagram post with Miz Vick was for an upcoming movie, not a confirmation of their relationship.

Basketmouth also shared a teaser of the film titled ‘A Ghetto Love Story’ while they both revealed it is their first feature-length film.

He also disclosed that the star-studded movie will be released on November 22.

On why he used Vick’s photo to tease the project, Basketmouth said, “Oh yes, it is called clout chasing”.

The TV host asked, “and I had to take the fall for it”. The comedian replied, “no, nobody fell now. Na them fall… them fall for am,” the comedian said after which he burst into laughter.

Basketmouth separated from Elsie, his ex-wife. The pair tied the knot in 2010. They also share three children.

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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.

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