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PMAN suspends Pretty Okafor over financial misconduct, appoints Sunny Neji in acting capacity

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The national working committee (NWC) of the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has announced the indefinite suspension of Pretty Okafor, its president, over alleged financial misconduct among other offences.

In a statement on Friday, the association said the suspension follows a comprehensive investigation into allegations against Okafor, which were “found to be in gross violation of the PMAN Constitution and financial regulations”.

According to NWC, Okafor’s alleged offences include “taking non-members for an international trip; financial misconduct related to a withdrawal of N7,000,000 and $40,000 belonging to the association into his personal account” among others.

The statement added that in the interim, Sunny Neji, who has served as the first vice president, will assume the role of acting president in line with the PMAN constitution.

“This suspension follows a comprehensive investigation into Mr. Okafor’s actions, which were found to be in gross violation of the PMAN Constitution and financial regulations,” the statement reads in part.

“Mr. Okafor admitted to unconstitutionally involving non-members of the NWC in an international trip, which was intended exclusively for 32 members of PMAN, including the executive committee.

“He facilitated the issuance of counterfeit PMAN ID cards and false cover letters, misrepresenting these individuals as PMAN members and executives, thereby enabling their attendance at the ROTOTOM Reggae Sunsplash in Benicàssim, Spain.

“Without the required unanimous approval of the NWC, Mr. Okafor withdrew #7,000,000 (Seven million naira) from the PMAN biometric registration account and transferred funds from PMAN’s bank account into his personal account on several occasions.

“A specific threshold must be reached before Zenith Bank would print the ID cards for registered members after the lift of the court ban on the PMAN bank account. However, Mr. Okafor’s unauthorized withdrawal of funds from the same account shortly after the lift of the court order has further slowed the process down.

“Additionally, he directed a PMAN property developer to deposit $40,000 (Forty thousand dollars) into his personal domiciliary account without proper authorization from the NWC.

“Mr. Okafor has consistently refused to convene NWC meetings over the past year, despite numerous requests from members. Even after the Registrar of Trade Unions intervened to facilitate these meetings, Mr. Okafor failed to cooperate.

“In accordance with Article 12, Paragraph K of the PMAN Constitution, Mr. Okafor’s suspension will remain in force pending further disciplinary proceedings as outlined in the constitution.”

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Lady with male, female sex organs opens up on condition

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A Nigerian lady identified as Queen has shared her experiences living with both male and female reproductive organs.

In a recent episode of Doyin’s Corner, Queen revealed she is a hermaphrodite; meaning she has both male and female sexual organs and they are functional at the same time.

The Lagos-based lady said she figured out her condition at the age of 15. She also spoke about the challenges she has faced.

Queen said she identifies as a male because she feels men always have bad intentions toward her.

“I date women now because I do not feel anything for men but my feeling is always high with women,” she said.

“…I have not carried any pregnancy but I have impregnated two women. Women love me. They give me the love I deserve more than men.”

Queen clarified: “I am not a lesbian but I identify as a man because I have children, I impregnate women. My two kids call me daddy and mummy interchangeably”.

“I don’t feel bad about identifying as a man because that is what makes me happy. I feel happier with women than I’m with men.

“Then I get scared of men because I don’t know their intentions for me and I also do not have urges for them. So I have decided to identify as many and have relationships with women.”

She also shared how social media has helped her come to terms with her intersex identity, overcoming suicidal thoughts and shame.

“Ever since I joined social media, I feel excited. I do not feel bad anymore because I have been advised to face the reality,” she added.

“But when I was not on social media, I felt bad and I was also suicidal because I thought I was a different human.”

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Jailed producer Harvey Weinstein hospitalised for heart surgery

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Harvey Weinstein, the jailed Hollywood producer, has undergone emergency heart surgery after he was rushed from prison to a hospital in New York.

The 72-year-old, who is serving a rape sentence at Rikers Island prison, was taken to Bellevue Hospital on Monday.

Weinstein underwent pericardiocentesis surgery — a procedure to remove fluid from around the heart and lungs.

Craig Rothfeld, the former filmmaker’s representative, disclosed he is “not in critical condition” but recovering in the intensive care unit.

Rothfeld added that he “is in pain from the procedure and still dealing with several other serious health issues which need to be addressed”.

His lawyers revealed they asked that prison officials immediately move him to Bellevue “based on his complaints to us regarding chest pains”.

Weinstein has battled health issues and has been admitted to hospital multiple times in recent years.

Weinstein remains in custody in New York serving a prison 23-year sentence following a sexual assault conviction in Los Angeles in 2020.

The former filmmaker has been accused by more than 90 women of sexual misconduct. He has, however, denied wrongdoings.

In February 2023, Weinstein was sentenced to 16 more years in prison after he was convicted of rape and sexual assault.

In 2020, he was stripped of his honorary CBE, which was awarded for his contribution to the British film industry.

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Davido, Lojay, Tyla make Billboard’s ‘Honour Roll’ for chart-topping songs

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Davido, Lojay, and Tyla are the African artistes that made the 2024 Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Honour Roll.

The Billboard Honour Roll celebrates chart-topping records across R&B, rap and hip hop from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024.

The recognition comes as part of Billboard’s celebration of its R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players, spotlighting those who have propelled the genre to new heights.

Davido and Lojay, the Nigerian singers, made the list courtesy of their contribution to Chris Brown’s ‘Sensational‘.

The song, which was released in October 2023, reached No. 1 on the ‘Adult R&B AirPlay’ chart.

Billboard also honoured Usher, Tyla, Victoria Monet, LuckyDaye, and the late Luther Vandross, as artistes shaping the future of R&B.

Tyla received the ‘Global Impact Award’ for her hit song ‘Water’. The song took over the Billboard US ‘Afrobeats Songs’ chart, staying at No. 1 for 44 weeks.

‘Water’ also reached No. 7 on the ‘Hot 100’, No. 6 on ‘Pop AirPlay’, and topped the ‘Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop and Rhythmic Airplay’ charts.

“The 22-year-old released her self-titled debut album, which opened at No. 2 on the ‘Top R&B Albums’ chart,” Billboard wrote.

“The album’s “Truth or Dare,” “Art” and the Tems-assisted “No. 1” generated attention, while “Jump,” with Gunna and Skillibeng, is now in the top 15 on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay.”

Other artistes on the list include Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Michael Jackson.

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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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