Thursday 19 October 2017
Friday 1 September 2017
The Hypocritical Nature Of Nigerian Celebrities And Elites
It’s really beautiful when we get to see how the outside world rally around and offer support to each other in times of need and what irks me most of the time in these scenarios (More like an ugly head spoiling a beautiful picture) is when I see our own Celebrities or prominent men and women who love attention trying to champion the cause, offer prayers (#Pray….) when back home in Nigeria they automatically go on a dumb mood when such or similar issues arise.
Now, I will take the case of HurricanHarvey and the current flood in Makurdi into perspective. Americans are currently witnessing a very deadly flood called HurricanHarvey which has rendered thousands of people homeless and killed close to 40 people as at yesterday. When the news broke out, so many people (Including our shameless Nigerian celebrities) showed concern on social media and prayed for the safety of the people in that region. It’s good to care for one another, that’s the basics of humanity but when you do it for the attention, for the gram, it kills the purpose of the whole act. Before looking to help someone outside, check if you have helped everyone in your own house. Matt 7:5 talks about removing log in one's eyes before trying to remove another person's own, That scripture could also be interpreted to mean, first help everyone around you before seeking for who to help outside.
We read of how Americans dragged a Pastor, Joel Osteen for not opening his doors initially to the victims of flood, can that happen in Nigeria? Rather in such cases, you will find hundreds of people who will be prepared to defend a man, a ‘Daddy’ they know nothing of what he does in his closets (Some will even tell you they live in the closet with him). So far, no church in Nigeria has indicated interest to help the people of Makurdi despite the news about the flood making major headlines since. We are seeing how American celebrities, companies and prominent people in the country are rally round to offer support financially for the victims of the flood, despite the financial help, others are using the charity foundations to offer help too. Everything doesn’t have to be done by the government.
Now back home in Nigeria, all those Nigerian celebrities that were raising their voices on social media for HurricanHarvey (Before #DebolaLagos blasted their hypocritical nature) have gone dumb on the same issue happening in Makurdi. I have not seen or read any news of any Celebrity showing support for the people of Benue state especially those in Makurdi. Same flood, hundreds of people are displaced and homeless, people are dying. The likes of Tuface (From Benue State) and other celebrities, companies, prominent figureheads have kept quiet. I read of how Beyonce who is from Houston, Texas sprang into action right from day one of the flood helping people with her foundation and have also donated a significant amount of money. Most of the celebrities in Nigeria have charity foundations, but you never hear of them using those foundations to help people in times like this, they only surface when they want to use them as a face to launder money or during campaign period. Even if they do not have money to give (Which I doubt), they can lend their voices, spread the word out and get the world to notice the present situation. Social media is not all about you showing off your Gucci’s and seeking validation from fans. Help those fans too in situations like this.
Wednesday 30 August 2017
It Might Be A Double Wedding, Donald Duke's Second Daughter Also Gets Engaged
Just days after news of former governor Donald Duke's daughter Xerona's engagement, it has been revealed that the second daughter of the former governor is also engaged to her Commissioner boyfriend.
August is a month of double blessings indeed for the Duke's family.
Nela Duke, got engaged earlier this month to the serving Commissioner for Finance, Cross River State, Mr Asuquo Ekpeyoung. 31-year-old Mr Ekpeyoung, proposed to Nela at a private dinner with friends and family 4 weeks ago.
They had been dating for over a year and had kept their relationship & recent engagement private. Their dad must be proud.
Famous Kidnapper Surrenders, Pleads Guilty To Charges
Nigeria's wealthiest and ruthless kidnapper Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans today finally surrendered and pleaded guilty at the Ikeja high court. Evans who was arraigned alongside 5 of his accomplices on the two count charge of conspiracy and kidnapping, immediately pleaded guilty as the charges were read against him. However some of his accomplices still pleaded not guilty.
The case has been adjourned till October 19 while Evans and accomplices remain in prison.
President Buhari Lifts Female Basket Ball Champions Trophy
President Buhari today received victorious African Basketball Champions (D'Tigress) in State House. He is pictured above with the trophy.
Tuesday 29 August 2017
Ooni Of Ife Gets A New Olori After Marriage Crash, See Her Photos.
It's no news that the much celebrated marriage between Ooni of and his wife Olori Wuraola has crashed. Though both parties have come out to debunk, every evidence points to the fact the marriage has indeed ended especially the fact that Wuraola is now based in Lagos instead of her husband's home and also the fact that Wuraola was missing in action beside the Ooni at some ceremonies he attended recently which is usually not the case in the past.
There were rumors that a new Olori was already been picked for the Ooni and it seems those rumors. Though the Palace is yet to officially announce her arrival, the Ooni allegedly now has a new Olori. and below are her pictures. It seems the Ooni has a type because looking at the alleged new Olori and the old one, one will notice a similarity in their looks
This is the Ooni's third marriage and second since he became the Ooni of Ife.
Wednesday 23 August 2017
Dele Momodu and His 7 Phones Get Pampered
Ovation publisher Dele Momodu, yesterday gave his followers a sneak peak into his self-pampering time. He posted a photo on Instagram of himself along side his 7 phones at a spa. A post which was meant to encourage people to take time out of their busy schedule to take care of themselves sadly turned sour as he ended up getting attacked by is his followers who were more concerned about the number of phones he uses than the pampering.
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