Actress Laide Bakare Reveals She Introduced Her Daughter To Clubbing And Alcohol At 17 Amid Mixed Reactions From Netizens

Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare, has revealed that she introduced her daughter to clubbing and alcohol at the age of 17.

She disclosed this in a recent interview with content creator, Mr Lilgaga.

The movie star said she likes the fact that her daughter would reference her as the person who introduced her to nightlife and alcohol.

“I took my daughter to the club for the first time at 17. And I like the fact that in her memoir, she would reference me as the person who introduced her to alcohol and clubbing,” she stated.

Meanwhile, Bakare’s revelation has elicited mixed reactions, with many berating her for introducing her daughter to alcohol and nightlife as a minor.

Read some of the reactions on X below:

It_hafizski wrote: “Introducing a 17-year-old to alcohol and nightlife is reckless parenting, not cruise. At that age, guidance and discipline should come first, not clubbing.”

Just_2undey opined: “Some of these people are not worth the pedestal the people place them on. All these coming from someone that calls herself a mother."

DamiTheOG said: “Many of those you admire are often poor role models as parents.”

Shuluemp wrote: “Which kind of mother takes pride in introducing her 17-year-old to alcohol and clubbing?”

Sturbyrich opined: “Low-key this thing normal, at least her daughter will be free to talk to her about anything. If she no carry her go club, she’ll still go by herself and might even do worse things.”

Brainpink wrote: “Make una leave her, that’s how she wants to train her girl. Because if you dey overprotect, sometimes she will still go to the club, drink alcohol and still smoke join, and you won’t notice. But sha, small small ooo.”

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Late Rapper AKA's Ex Girlfriend Nadia Nakai Vows Never To Date His Kind Again

Nadia Nakai, a popular TV host and ex-girlfriend of late South African rapper, AKA, has vowed not to date a rapper again. 

“I will not date another rapper or anybody in the [entertainment] industry ever again. I never want to do that again. I want to have a very private relationship. I don’t want it to be public because if he had to die, that experience was terrible for me.

“I didn’t like having to explain my pain to strangers at the airport. I don’t want to explain nonsense to people on social media. So, I will never date a rapper or anybody in the public eye,” she vowed.

-Media Personality, Nadia Nakai in a recent interview with Fresh Men Magazine. 

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Actress Temi Otedola Reveals Why She Married Singer Mr Eazi

Actress Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has revealed why she married singer Mr Eazi.

The interviewer asked: “What made you said ‘Yes’ to Mr Eazi?”

Temi replied: “There’s too many. How will I choose one? I mean, first and foremost, he is my best friend. That’s my person. And I think when you meet your person, you know. I can’t imagine spending the rest of my life with anyone else.

“He is the person I’m excited and can just spend everyday with; build our lives together and walk through our ups and downs together and celebrate together and solve problems together. He’s simply my person. So, we are just excited for what is to come.”

On why she chose to adopt her husband’s surname after marriage, Temi said, “I’m now a married woman, the obvious thing for me is to take my husband’s name. But it’s my personal choice. I also respect a woman’s ability to choose.”

-Actress Temi Otedola in a recent interview with BBC

Singer Mr Eazi's Wife Temi Hammers On Why She Ditched The Otedola Name For Her Husband's Own

Actress and entrepreneur, Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, has hammered on her decision to take her husband’s surname following her marriage to Afrobeats star, Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade better known as Mr Eazi.

“I’m now a married woman, and the obvious thing for me was to take my husband’s name. But it’s my decision, and I respect that every woman has the right to choose,” she stated.

The actress also explained that keeping her relationship private has helped her control her public image.

“Moving in silence allows you to build your own story and share it when you’re ready.”

Speaking on her father’s recently released memoir, Temi said the book offers the world insight into his decades-long entrepreneurial journey.

She praised his resilience and revealed that his decision not to involve his children directly in his companies pushed them to carve their own paths.

“At first I was disappointed, but it turned out to be a blessing. It encouraged us to create our own way,” she noted, adding that his determination during difficult times remains her greatest source of inspiration.

Temi further acknowledged her privileged upbringing, stressing the importance of being honest about it.

“Oh, absolutely. You will never hear me deny it. It’s important for people born into privilege to acknowledge the advantage they’ve had," she said. 

-Actress Temi Ajibade in an interview with BBC

Comedian Teju Babyface Warns His Fans Not To Confess Cheating To Their Partners

Nigerian comedian and media personality, Teju Oyelakin, better known as Teju Babyface, has warned his fans not to confess infidelity to their partners.

Teju Babyface stated that cheating confessions is the most disastrous mistake in marriage.

Speaking about the consequences, Teju in a video on his Instagram page, noted that confession is unprofitable to your spouse.

“Never confess to Cheating: The Shocking Truth! Everyone tells you to ‘come clean’ if you cheat. Even the Bible is misquoted to back that up. But let me be clear: confession is to God, not to your spouse.

“When you confess to them, it is not honesty, it is manipulation. You are just transferring your guilt and sabotaging your relationship. There is no benefit to them (your spouse). All the benefit is yours.

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Actress Stephanie Okereke Linus Marks 43rd Birthday With Beautiful New Photos

Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke Linus is a year older today, Thursday, October 2, 2025 and she took to her Instagram page to share these beautiful photos to mark the auspicious occasion of her 43rd birthday with the caption: "H.A.P.P.Y B.I.R.T.H.D.A.Y

Another year wiser, stronger, and more intentional. I’m grateful for the journey so far and excited for what lies ahead. Cheers to growth, purpose, and new chapters. Happy Birthday to me! And thank you for your birthday wishes." ❤️🎂💋

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Media Personality Daddy Freeze Shares Photo Of A Slum In Highbrow Lekki Area Of Lagos

 

Tyres as roofing materials? This is seriously serious and interestingly interesting!! Those in the slum or highbrow areas can still be said to be resident or domiciled in Lekki, right? 

How Arise TV Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu Died Untimely

More details have emerged on how Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a presenter with ARISE News, died untimely
during a robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja, on Monday.

Her neighbours said she died in the early hours of Monday after attempting to escape armed robbers by jumping her third-floor apartment balcony.

Residents of the area said the incident, which ARISE TV had confirmed in a statement signed by Hadiza Usman-Ajayi, was the latest in a string of violent attacks in the Katampe district.

A neighbour, identified as Tijani, recounted that the attack was not an isolated incident but part of a wave of robberies plaguing the area.

"About six or seven houses had been attacked on this street recently, and even a hotel was invaded.

‘’They operated for over an hour,” he said.

According to him, the robbers stormed the building around 3am, overpowered security personnel with superior firepower and went from flat to flat, robbing residents of cars, laptops, phones, and other valuables. 

Tijani explained that while some residents surrendered their belongings and were left unharmed, Maduagwu appeared overwhelmed by panic.

“Some of the occupants, when they barged into their apartments, surrendered what they had and the robbers did nothing to them. But unfortunately, she couldn’t handle the shock and rushed to her balcony and jumped from the third floor,” he said.

He added, “Unfortunately, Christelle panicked and tried to flee through her balcony. We heard the robbers even begged her not to jump, but she landed on concrete and could not survive the impact.

"I was the one who even called her cousin after the incident. We couldn’t break the news instantly because she was at work,” he recalled.

He added that the estate’s security guard was also shot during the operation as he tried to repel the attackers.

“The kind of ammunition those guys brought in were different from what our civilian security had. They overpowered him and gained access to the building,” he said. 

The neighbour described the incident as a carefully planned assault, noting that suspicious vehicles had been seen in the neighbourhood before the robbery.

While debunking the claims that Maduagwu’s death was an assassination, Tijani criticised what he described as misleading narratives on social media and in some news outlets.

“I don’t know why the media is taking advantage of what is happening. People are bringing twisted news. What actually happened is different from what we are hearing online,” he insisted.

He urged the public to stick to verified accounts of the incident to avoid distracting ongoing investigations.

He further revealed that the Department of State Services (DSS) detectives and police officers were at the scene throughout the night.

“The DSS were also here, working tirelessly to make sure these people are apprehended,” he said.

Residents said the police only arrived minutes after the robbers.

“Within three months, about eight or nine estates had been robbed in this district alone. Unfortunately, this time a life was lost,” Tijani noted.

He lamented that poor emergency response also worsened the situation, as Maduagwu lost significant blood before help could reach her.

As grief overshadows Katampe, neighbours, family, and colleagues continue to mourn the young journalist’s untimely death.

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Singer Selena Gomez Shares More Beautiful Photos From Her Intimate Wedding To Record Producer Husband Benny Blanco Donning Three Wedding Gowns

Actress and singer, Selena Gomez, has shared more beautiful photos from the intimate wedding ceremony she had with her record producer husband, Benny Blanco, donning not one but three wedding gowns in total. 

The 33-year-old 'calm down' crooner  took to her Instagram page yesterday, Tuesday, September 30, 2025 to share these beautiful intimate wedding photos as she got hitched by her 37-year-old husband, Benny. 

She first donned a halter neck Ralph Lauren wedding ceremony gown completely detailed with lace  at the neck area and a long train. 

The singer's second beautiful look was another halter neck floor-length dress, complete with a structured corset and a delicate lace train. 

 

Selena is seen vibing plus kissing Benny on the dance floor rocking a vintage-inspired white dress with a sweetheart neckline for their reception which makes it the third look. 

 

Crooner Rema Makes Time100 Next List 2025

Nigerian Afrobeats crooner, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has been featured in the TIME100 Next list 2025 which spotlights the world’s most influential rising stars.

The list published on Tuesday features people from an array of industries, from movies and music to sports and science to politics and philanthropy.

Rema is the only African artist honoured this year. His profile was written by the legendary musician, Angélique Kidjo.

“The young Nigerian superstar has accomplished so much: ‘Calm Down’ has joined the billion-streams club twice over,” Kidjo noted.

“Rema is the embodiment of the international success of Afrobeats. Thanks to artists like him, African music is at the forefront of global culture,” the multiple Grammy-winner added.

Global music powerhouses like Teyana Taylor and GloRilla are also among the 100 emerging leaders and entertainers who made the cut for the TIME100 Next list.

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Google Doodle Celebrates Nigeria's 65th Independence Day

 

  

Google doodle celebrated Nigeria's independence day, today, Wednesday, October 1, 2025 with a waving green and white flag. Nice one! 

Singer Tems Becomes Bestselling Female African Artist In US

Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has become the first female African artist to have a single sell over 10 million units in the United States.

This is her collaborative hit with Future and Drake ‘Wait For U’ hit 10 million unit sales mark in the US recently, according to chart monitoring platform, Chart Data.

The song is now eligible for a US RIAA Diamond certification.

Tems is the second African artist to achieve this feat after Wizkid, who did so with his collaboration with Drake on ‘One Dance.’

The ‘Love Me Jeje’ crooner is now the overall best-selling female African artist in the United States, with her other hits like ‘Essence’, ‘Free Mind’, ‘Higher’, ‘Me & U’, and ‘Found’ certified multiple Platinum, Platinum and Gold.

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Spotify Names Crooner Burna Boy Top Afrobeats Artist Of The Year 2025

Streaming giant, Spotify has released its list of 2025 Top Afrobeats Artists.

The list is entirely occupied by Nigerians, with Burna Boy as number one.

The platform ranked Rema as number two and Wizkid as number three.

Asake and Roc Nation’s latest signee, Ayra Starr complete the top 5.

Davido, who is widely regarded as one of the “Afrobeats Big 3” along with Wizkid and Burna Boy, was conspicuously missing from the list.

Spotify also released the list of the countries consuming Afrobeats the most in the year.

The United States topped the list, followed by Brazil, France, United Kingdom, Germany, and Nigeria.

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Singer Seyi Shay Warns That The 'Men Are Not Important' Narrative Is Dangerous

Nigerian singer, Seyi Shay, has emphasised on the importance of a father-figure in the upbringing of the girlchild.

She said: "Most women who have a father figure in their lives are generally more stable. They had a lot more access to good education and good morals growing up than the ones that don’t.

"Also, there is a bar when they want to get married or when they chose male friends. All these narrative of men are not important is bullsh*t because that’s just an agenda for more divisions in our homes so that we can churn out more broken souls and more lost females and males.”

-Singer Seyi Shay in a recent episode of The Honest Bunch podcast. 

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Singer Fireboy DML Rocks Bold New Red Hair And Eyebrow Piercings In New Photos

He shared these photos on his IG page earlier on and Netizens are obviously loving every bit of it. He looks good on low cut compared to the dreadlocks that he used to rock back then in my own opinion. 

Just In: Arise News Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu Tragically Dies During Armed Robbery Incident In Her Abuja Residence

Arise TV News Anchor and Reporter, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu has died in an armed robbery incident that happened in Abuja in latest spate of killings across the FCT. The 29-year-old Sommie, as she was fondly called, tragically passed away in the early hours of today, Monday, September 29, 2025 in her Katampe, Abuja residence. Investigations are currently underway by the Nigerian police to unravel what really happened that led to a life being lost in the process. 

This is debilitating and sad to say the least. Haba mana!

Music Executive Don Jazzy Opens Up On Why He Is Still Single In His 40s

Veteran music producer and Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy, has opened up about the personal cost of his rise to the top of Nigeria’s entertainment industry.

The 42-year-old revealed that while he has no regrets about his career path, one area of his life he may have inadvertently sacrificed is marriage.

When asked what he had to let go in pursuit of success by the interviewer, Don Jazzy admitted he never envisaged clocking his 40s unmarried.

He said in his words: "I never thought I’d be in my 40s and not married. Maybe that’s the one I lost along the way. If it comes, it comes. If it doesn’t, I’m totally fine."

-Music Executive Don Jazzy in a recent interview on the Echo podcast.