Entertainment
Prioritise having kids over marriage for career success, Laide Bakare tells ladies
Laide Bakare, the Nollywood actress, has shared her unconventional views on balancing career and family.
In an interview with Nollywood On Radio, the film star advised career-oriented single women to have children early if they desire to achieve long-term professional success.
Citing her personal experience, the actress argued that marriage is not necessary to start a family.
“If you are aspiring to be a superstar, successful in your career as a young girl, I would advise you to get married and have kids early,” she said.
“So that you can have the rest of your years to push your career because the family area is very important.
“I know that getting married very early may lead to divorce so I mean starting a family early.
“Maybe I should retract that because I do not mean marriage. I never thought of marriage. The time I had my first child, I just wanted a baby.”
Bakare clarified that her advice wasn’t about marriage but starting a family, emphasizing the importance of having children.
“So the advice is not to get married early but start having a family,” she said.
Bakare also revealed that she had a rift with colleague Eniola Badmus, who misunderstood the advice as a reference to her being childless.
“Recently, I saw Eniola Badmus so we wanted to continue our quarrel and she said I called her childless,” she added.
“So I told her I meant and only said start a family. I meant to start a family not go and get married, just have your kids. Not necessarily marriage but at least have kids.”
Ayo Mogaji, another actress, recently echoed similar sentiments. She advised unmarried women over 35 to consider having children outside wedlock if they desire motherhood.
Bakare was previously married to Olumide Okunfulure, an American-based businessman from Ondo state.
Although their union ended, it produced a daughter named Simi.
The movie star shares two sons with Mutairu Orilowo, her second husband.
The status of her second marriage is however unknown to the public.
Entertainment
Olajumoke Onibread recounts struggles as she returns as radio host
Olajumoke Orisaguna, the model better known as Olajumoke Onibread, has launched her talk show titled ‘Kilon Shele’.
The former bread seller turned model joined City FM as a radio presenter following a long hiatus from the spotlight.
Speaking at a news conference in Lagos on Wednesday, Orisaguna expressed gratitude to TY Bello, the renowned photographer who played a pivotal role in her rise to fame in 2016.
The model expressed willingness to return to school, adding that she encountered challenges due to her lack of formal education.
She disclosed that her radio show will focus on her personal story, including her experiences with exploitative managers who took advantage of her lack of education.
The former model said she will also address the emotional struggles she faced during her time away from the public eye and her path to self-discovery and empowerment.
The show will also feature inspiring conversations with guests who have faced similar challenges.
“I want to use my platform to share my story, the good and the bad. I want to show that even in the darkest moments, there is hope for a better tomorrow,” she said.
“My show will be a beacon of inspiration for those who have faced similar struggles.”
Olajumoke revealed mistakes that damaged relationships with benefactors.
“I have suffered a lot,” she said. “But I thank Azuka and TY Bello for not giving up on me. My advice to those coming behind me is to work hard and never bite the finger that feeds them. I made many mistakes, but I’ve learned my lessons and want others to learn from my story.”
Entertainment
Comedian Funnybros welcomes baby girl with partner
Onwuka Ugochukwu Richard, the Nigerian skit maker popularly known as Funnybros, has welcomed a baby girl with his partner.
The comedian took to Instagram on Wednesday to share photos from his partner’s maternity shoot while expressing gratitude to God for the new addition to his family.
“It’s a bouncing baby girl 🤍👧🎉🎉. Thank you Lord 🙏💫🤩,” he wrote.
The announcement triggered an outpouring of congratulatory messages from fans and colleagues in the comment section.
Skit maker Iamdikeh commented, “Congrats bro❤️”, while Cute Abiola, another content creator wrote, “Congratulations”.
MC Edo Pikin, the comedian, added “Congratulations brov❤️”.
The skit maker’s bundle of joy comes shortly after Dayo Amusa, the actress, celebrated the birth of her first child, a baby boy, in the United States.
Entertainment
Davido’s ‘Na Money’ wins best costume award at Berlin Fashion Film Festival
The music video of ‘Na Money,’ a song by Afrobeats star Davido, has earned international recognition, securing the ‘Best Costume/Styling (Craft)’ award at the 12th Berlin Fashion Film Festival.
Directed by Dammy Twitch and produced by Blessing Uzzi, ‘Na Money’ is the third track off Davido’s album ‘Timeless’.
The project features Grammy Award-winning singer Angélique Kidjo and Nigerian highlife stars The Cavemen.
The visuals’ vibrant costumes, rich cultural elements, and stunning visuals impressed the judges.
Davido’s win highlights the growing global appreciation for African creative talent.
The Berlin Fashion Film Festival is part of the renowned Berlinale, a prominent European and global film industry event since 1951. The festival annually attracts industry stars, filmmakers, and enthusiasts to Berlin.
Watch the colourful visuals below:
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