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Actor Ejike Asiegbu apologises over video shaming Uzodinma for power outage at Imo aiport

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Ejike Asiegbu, an ace actor, has apologised for a video calling out the administration of Hope Uzodinma, Imo governor.

Recently, Uche Nnanna-Maduka, an actress, made a video criticising the governor for a power outage at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Imo.

In the two-minute footage, Nnanna-Maduka made hard-hitting remarks about Uzodinma’s administration and openly shamed the state.

Capturing the dark scenery at the arrival terminal, she lamented that baggage claim on touchdown had to be done outdoors as a result.

“They said we have to claim our luggage at the compound because there is no light at Imo Airport. This is Nigeria in 2024. This is what we are experiencing. This is wrong and unacceptable,” she said, speaking in both Igbo and English.

“Who is ruling this state? What are we doing? In 2024 no lights at the airport. No, it’s wrong. Imo state, shame on you. See our Sam Mbakwe Airport. No light. Hope Uzodinma, look at us.”

The actors spotted in the video include Ejike Asiegbu, Fred Amata, Keppy Ekpenyong, Gloria Nobert Young, and Grace Amah.

They had visited the state for an event hosted by Lucky Ejike Chukwu, a former African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in the 2019 elections.

In response, Oguwuike Nwachuku, Uzodinma’s chief press secretary, authored a newspaper article where he described Nnanna-Maduka’s comments as a “deliberate ploy to insult the governor and in a manner that suggested she was hired to do so”.

Asiegbu had countered the Nwachukwu’s remarks, describing it as “uncharitable” and “unprofessional conduct”.

On Thursday, however, Asiegbu apologised for the “scandalous” video on behalf of his colleagues.

He said the video never intended to belittle the governor but was “maliciously misinterpreted” by the governor’s chief press secretary.

“I most respectfully apologise on behalf of my colleague Uchenna Maduka to my friend, brother, elder statesman, and governor, His Excellency, Chief Dr. Hope Uzodimma for the embarrassment this video may have caused him,” he said.

“While I do not come from Imo state, I am married to a wonderful and loving wife from Imo state. Besides, we Abia state people were part of the old Imo state and so would always want the very best for Imo state and its people because we are all brothers and sisters.

“Let me state for the records that we are men and women of honour and integrity. We are not swayed by apples and carrots as Mr. Oguwike has maliciously adduced.”

Asiegbu’s apology comes just as Nnanna-Maduka had also reportedly apologised for filming the video.

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US comic actor Martin Mull dies at 80

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Martin Mull, the American comic actor known for his iconic roles in the 1985 film ‘Clue’ and the TV series ‘Arrested Development’, has passed away.

Maggie Mull, his daughter, confirmed his death in an Instagram post on Friday.

She shared that her father “died at home on Thursday after bravely battling a long illness”.

Maggie described him as a truly exceptional person whom she loved deeply.

“I am heartbroken to share that my father passed away at home on June 27th, after a valiant fight against a long illness,” she wrote.

“He was known for excelling at every creative discipline imaginable and also for doing Red Roof Inn commercials. He would find that joke funny. He was never not funny.

“My dad will be deeply missed by his wife and daughter, by his friends and coworkers, by fellow artists and comedians and musicians, and—the sign of a truly exceptional person—by many, many dogs. I loved him tremendously.”

Born in 1943, Mull was celebrated not only for his acting but also for his musical comedy and painting.

He gained fame in the 1970s with roles in the TV series ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ and its spinoff ‘Fernwood 2 Night’.

Before embarking on his film career, Mull was also the practice squad kicker for the Cleveland Browns, a professional football team based in Cleveland.

Mull is survived by his wife Wendy Mull and their daughter Maggie.

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Candy Bleakz loses father

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Candy Bleakz, the Nigerian singer, has lost her father.

The singer announced the passing of her dad via social media pages on Friday.

In the post, she disclosed that her father passed away a few days before his birthday.

She also shared a picture from the burial while expressing the “unbearable pain” the situation has caused her.

“Forever in my heart. This pain! Even my unreleased music, you know the lyrics. You smile when you look at me,” she wrote.

“I begged God to make you live longer to enjoy but still I give praise to God. God rest, enough rest I pray for. Rest well.”

In another post via her Instagram story, Bleakz said she will retain her father’s name to uphold his legacy even when she gets married.

“Sunday is supposed to be your birthday, you will be celebrating with the angels over there but they are so selfish. We will miss you so much,” she added.

“I will not change my surname for no man and continue your legacy. I will make you proud.

“I love you so much Segun and yes you left me with a pain. I told you I won’t be happy if you go too soon and I mean it.”

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Olamide’s surprise EP ‘Ikigai’ sets record for opening day streams on Spotify Nigeria

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Olamide's surprise EP 'Ikigai' sets record for opening day streams on Spotify Nigeria

For over a decade, Nigerian rapper Olamide has dazzled listeners with his music which has earned him a status as one of the greatest Nigerian artists of the modern era.

On June 27, 2024, Olamide released a surprise 7-track EP titled ‘Ikigai,’ a Japanese word that means “reason for being” or “life’s purpose”.

In an impressive feat, the EP has set the record for most opening day streams by a project on Spotify Nigeria in 2024.

According to Nigeria’s music chart publication, ‘Ikigai’ garnered 1.86 million streams in its opening 24 hours thus leapfrogging Shallipopi’s ‘Shakespopi’ which totaled 1.59 million streams.

The EP’s impressive first-day numbers restate Olamide’s status as the most streamed African rapper on Spotify. He also boasts of having the most streamed album by a Nigerian rapper on Spotify with his 2020 project ‘Carpe Diem’.

On ‘Ikigai,’ Olamide features YBNL superstars Fireboy and Asake on track 3 ‘Uptown Disco’. He also teamed up with former YBNL associates Pheelz, Young Jonn, and Lil Kesh for track 7 titled ‘Synchro System’.

The project becomes Olamide’s 10th solo project and 15th total project which further stretches his discography as one of the biggest in Nigerian mainstream music since 1999.

With ‘Ikigai,’ Olamide records his biggest first-day numbers yet as it surpassed the 1.81 million posed by his 2023 album ‘Unruly’. It also placed him 5th on the all-time list of opening day numbers on Spotify Nigeria behind Davido’s ‘Timeless’ (4.91M)’, Burna Boy’s ‘I Told Them’ ( 2.93M), Asake’s ‘Work Of Art,’ (2.27M), and Wizkid’s ‘S2’ EP (2.08M).

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Shortly after releasing ‘Ikigai,’ Olamide released the music video for the ‘Metaverse’ while also appearing on TikTok live with content creator Peller for a virtual listening event.

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