Atinuke Kazeem, the Nigerian actress better known as Mama No Network, has opened up about her broken marriage to Baba Lanko, her colleague.

In an interview with actress Biola Bayo, Mama No Network revealed how she and Baba Lanko initially worked together to produce films.

She said their relationship, however, began to crumble after he found success and sought to marry another woman.

She claimed that after the dissolution of their marriage, Lanko blocked her from appearing in the same films as him. She added that but now, he hires her for roles.

“My ex-husband, Lanko, and I worked hard to produce many films. But when money and fame came, he told me he wanted to marry a new wife,” she said.

“After we parted ways, he told producers not to feature me in the same projects as him. Today, however, he now uses his money to call me for movie roles, and I give glory to God.”

The actress also recounted the struggles she faced with infertility during their marriage, including undergoing extreme measures like drinking kerosene, which made her bloated.

She added that God eventually “answered her prayers” by making her conceive naturally.

“I wasn’t the one who left the marriage; he simply stopped coming home. During our time together, I faced immense difficulties while trying to have a child. I went through hell,” she added.

“At one point, I was given kerosene to drink. All those desperate measures affected me, leading to my bloated stomach. When I finally gave up hope, God answered my prayers, and the pregnancy came naturally.”

In May 2023, Mama No Network remarried. She tied the knot to a younger partner.

Karen Igho, the winner of the 2011 Big Brother Africa reality show, has called for reconciliation with Yaroslav Rakos, her husband, after accusing him of abuse.

On Tuesday, the reality TV star took to social media to accuse Rakos of physical and sexual abuse. She alleged that he was attempting to gain custody of their children by falsely claiming she was mentally unstable.

She also urged the public to hold him accountable should any harm come to her.

Her outcry sparked concern among her followers and the public. Rakos has yet to respond to the allegations.

But in a new post via X on Wednesday, Igho expressed her desire for reconciliation, stating that she and her husband should put their differences aside for the sake of their children.

She also extended her gratitude to the public for their support.

“I want to thank my husband and father of my children for the wonderful years we had, and I pray we can focus on our children and shower them with love and care,” she wrote.

“Thank you, Nigeria, my home, and thank you, Africa, my heartbeat. I’m a true daughter of the soil. If God is for me, who can be against me? Nobody!!!”

Igho and Rakos tied the knot in Jos, Plateau in 2014 after a nine-year relationship. They have two children together.

Apple Music has released the list of the most-streamed Nigerian songs, albums, and artistes on its platform as the country marked its 64th Independence Day.

The music streaming platform celebrates Nigeria’s independence with the theme ‘Oshe Naija’.

“As Nigeria marks 64 years of independence in 2024, music emanating from the country continues to sweep the world,” Apple Music wrote in a short statement on its app.

“Far from the monolith, however the country’s vibrant musical scene is made up of a host of diverse cultural threads, each of which contributes to Nigeria’s rich tapestry of community, art and expression.

“From the bustling streets of Lagos to the lush landscape of Taraba. This year, Oshe Naija celebrates the country’s abundant sonic diversity with an exploration of it’s most dynamic sounds and the regions that birthed them.”

Burna Boy tops the list for the most-streamed artiste in Nigeria. He is closely followed by Wizkid and Davido.

‘Made In Lagos’, the 2020 project by Wizkid, is the most-streamed Nigerian album while Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ remix featuring Selena Gomez is the most-streamed Nigerian song of all time on Apple Music.

See the full list below:

Top 10 most streamed Nigerian songs of all time on Apple Music

1. ‘Calm Down’ – Rema ft Selena Gomez

2. ‘Last Last’ – Burna Boy

3. ‘Essence’ – Wizkid feat. Tems

4. ‘Free Mind’ – Tems

5. ‘Ye’ – Burna Boy

6. ‘Location’ – Dave feat. Burna Boy

7. ‘Calm Down’ – Rema

8. ‘Rush’ – Ayra Starr

9. ‘On the Low’ – Burna Boy

10. Come Closer’ – Wizkid feat. Drake

Top 10 most streamed Nigerian albums of all time on Apple Music

1. ‘Made in Lagos’ – Wizkid

2. ‘Love Damini’ – Burna Boy

3. African Giant’ – Burna Boy

4. ‘For Broken Ears’ Tems

5. ‘I Told Them’ – Burna Boy

6. ‘Twice As Tall’ – Burna Boy

7. ‘Mr Money With The Vibe’ – Asake

8. ‘Timeless’ – Davido

9. ‘Work Of Art’ – Asake

10. ‘Boy Alone’ (deluxe) – Omah Lay

Top 10 most streamed Nigerian artistes of all time on Apple Music

1. Burna Boy

2. Wizkid

3. Davido

4. Rema

5. Asake

6. Tems

7. Omah Lay

8. Fireboy DML

9. BNXN

10. Olamide