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Kirk Franklin says Christians have ‘weaponized marriage’ against single people

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Kirk Franklin, the ace US gospel singer, says marriage is not a prerequisite for receiving God’s favour.

In a recent episode of ‘The Funky Friday Podcast’, the 54-year-old choirmaster challenged the pressure on single people within many faith communities to marry to be seen as spiritually complete or favoured.

The Grammy-winning singer said this undue pressure often leads to rushed decisions and unhealthy relationships.

Franklin added that personal growth, spiritual maturity, and fulfilling one’s purpose are more important than achieving marital status.

“Any woman listening to this can attest to our culture: ‘Don’t be no 30, 35 single black women and go to the family reunion.’ All the older women are going to look at you and be like, ‘Why are you not married?’ Franklin said.

“It is like a prerequisite for identity and value. If you don’t have a man or kids, then something about you is broken. Do you understand how dysfunctional these messages are?

“[Apostle] Paul said that marriage is a necessary distraction. I have many friends who were in ministries in church, and the churches told them, ‘If you’re going to be in ministry, you can’t be single.’ So what people do is, that they quickly get married thinking that they’re fulfilling God’s will for their lives but they’re fulfilling man’s dogma.

“You can be single and be used by God. You can be single and have a purpose. Being married is not a prerequisite for God’s hand in your life. It’s not. But we’ve weaponised it. And they crucify people when those same marriages failed.”

Franklin is married to Tammy Collins, with whom he has four children.

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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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