Entertainment
Prankster Zfancy released after a week in police detention over ritual video
Zion Ubani, the skit maker popularly known as Zfancy, has been released by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) — after spending a week in detention.
The prankster was arrested by the NPF’s national cybercrime centre in Abuja on July 4 over prank videos accusing him of heinous crimes, including rape.
But in a statement on Wednesday, the police said Zfancy was released on bail to the executives of the Practitioners of Content Creation, Skit-Making and Influencers Guild of Nigeria (PCCSIGN).
The delegation was led to the force headquarters by Tokoni Peter Igoin, the special assistant to the president on ICT development and digital innovation.
In the statement by Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesperson, the skit maker was also cautioned “to avoid pranks that could cause public unrest”.
“The videos were later found to be scripted. He has been warned to avoid pranks that could cause public unrest,” the statement reads.
“While encouraging positive creativity amongst the youthful populace, the NPF urges content creators to responsibly use social media and avoid spreading misinformation that may incite public disorder.”
HOW RITUAL VIDEO LANDED ZFANCY IN TROUBLE
Last month, a video was widely circulated on X wherein the prankster was accused of performing rituals on a lady.
Lekki big boy Zfancy has been accused of being involved in a recent R!itual case, allegedly dumping a Unilag fresher on the roadside before driving off. pic.twitter.com/0DkACIHtOC
— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) June 12, 2024
The footage spread like wildfire, raising panic. The attention of the police was drawn to the incident, prompting the arrest of Zfancy.
It was later discovered that the video was a prank.
This is not the first time a Nigerian content creator would be landing in police custody over their skits.
In 2023, the police in Oyo remanded Abdullahi Adisa, another prankster known as Trinity Guy, in Agodi prisons, Ibadan, over allegations of sexualising a minor in his skits.
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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