February 20, 1978 African music legend and Afrobeat creator Fela Anikulapo Kuti married 27 women on the same day all of whom were his back up dancers.
History has it tha Fela was able to pull off the feat by putting out a notebook and asking any of the girls who were willing to marry him to write down their names and instantly 27 of them did.
And on February 20th, Fela called Ifa priests (reportedly 12) to join the wives in holy matrimony at the Parisona Hotel in Anthony, Lagos. A handful of the wives married against their parents consent but the wedding ceremony went on nonetheless.
The event was joined by band members, friends and family. Fela placed naira notes on their heads, offered a few words and dished around marriage certificates. He would then engage in a rotating system of having just 12 of them live with him at a particular time. When he first married, he had sex with one, then another, then another till the 27 were complete and then he took them all to Ghana for the honeymoon shortly after.
Another reason why the marriage held was to protect Fela, and his wives, from claims from authorities that Fela was kidnapping the women.
We can do without celebrity scandals in any given year. Here are the top 5 celebrity scandals of 2017.
2017 saw a couple of celebrities excel in their career while some were involved in one scandal or the other.
Based on how they trended on social media and the buzz they got, we bring to you 5 of the biggest celebrity scandals of 2017.
1. Psquare’s split
Peter and Paul Okoye remain at a loggerheads for the time-being. (Press)
The fight between the Peter and Paul Okoye was the biggest scandal of the year as it attracted massive attention from everyone. It all started as a message Paul Okoye had posted on his Instagram account which got his followers hinting about a possible friction in the house of the Okoyes. It was followed by shades upon shades from both brothers and even the wife of Peter Okoye, Lola Omotayo was even reportedly called out as the brain behind their feud.
Then was the release of the viral video which broke the Internet, in it were the brothers calling each other names and almost resulting in attacking themselves physically. This scandal rocked social media for a long time speculating the end of the group Psquare. Both brothers have gone their separate ways and have started solo careers.
2. Mercy Aigbe’s bloody photos
Mercy Aigbe beaten up (Instagram )
April 2017 marked the beginning of one of the biggest scandal that in the year. Mercy Aigbe had announced that she had left her husband’s house over alleged claims of domestic violence. It didn’t end there, she followed her statement by releasing photos of her brutally bruised face which held her estranged husband, Lanre Gentryresponsible for.
Now the release of those photos caused a big commotion on social media and made her trend for weeks. This was followed by back and forth accusations from both parties over what really transpired. Even though there have been speculations about the couple getting back, they are yet to openly come out to debunk or accept that claim.
3. Tonto Dike’s messy separation
Tonto Dikeh looking all glamorous (Instagram/TontoDikeh)
Tonto Dikeh is known to be a very controversial actress but this year she has been involved in one of the biggest scandals of all time. In August 2017 the beautiful actress announced her separation from estranged husband, Churchill Oladunni. Now that’s where the scandal began as she began to reveal a lot that transpired while she was still married to him.
From videos to letters, Tonto Dikeh’s divorce became a major headline. It got so messy that she had her bride price returned to the family of Churchill Oladunni. On his own part, Oladunni Churchill released video evidence of Tonto Dikeh destroying their home and fighting him.
4. Burna Boy’s alleged involvement in Mr 2Kay attack
Burna Boy is busy making music and not avoiding the police according to his rep. (Native Mag )
Well, this is the scandal that rounded up the year 2017 as no one saw it coming that Burna Boy would get himself involved in a scandal. Back in October 2017, singer, Mr. 2Kay was robbed and beaten to a pulp at Eko Hotel andSuites after a show where he had performed.
After the attack, the police took over the investigation and they arrested four suspects who later confessed to committing the crime but called out Burna Boy as the sponsor. All hell went loose as the scandal shocked everyone.
Then it was found out that Burna Boy had threatened to deal with Mr. 2Kay after he had called him out for speaking rudely about pastors. The robbers confessed to having been paid N100,000 to carry out the attack, Burna Boy was declared wanted and is yet to report to the police to clear his name.
5. Dammy Krane’s credit card fraud mess
Dammy Krane (Instagram/DammyKrane)
Another celebrity scandal that rocked the entertainment industry in 2017 was the arrest of the singer, Dammy Krane in the United States for credit card fraud and identity theft. When the news broke of his arrest it became a big story because everyone was talking about it.
When mug shots of him were released by the police it looked like the career of the music star was coming to a halt. However he was later released and he made it clear to everyone that he wasn’t guilty of any of the charges held against him rather, he wasn’t aware that he had been booked on a flight with a stolen credit card.
Health is wealth. Regardless of how rich one might be, the absence of good health is equivalent to being poor as they may not be able to enjoy their money as well as they should. One of the signs of good health is being in the right body shape. Being on the big side can lead to certain unpleasant health conditions. It’s important that we watch our weight, by controlling what we eat and engaging in regular exercises.
Nigerian celebrities are very much aware of the health benefits of being in the right body shape. Some of them who used to be on the big side, have worked so hard to lose the weight. Not only are they healthier now, they look even more beautiful.
Here are five Nigerian celebrities who have lost a lot of weight.
Lepacious Bose
Nigerian Comedienne Lepacious Bose has lost a lot of weight over the years. Her weight loss journey is an inspiration to many people out there who are struggling with their weight. As someone who was on the very big side, it came as a pleasant surprise to many people when the occasional Actress lost all the weight. She moved from size 32 to size 34.
Ngozi Ezeonu
Veteran Nollywood Actress Ngozi Ezeoni embarked on the weight loss journey and she came out victorious. The talented Actress who was known for her stout figure for many years, got many people talking when, after being off the radar for a few months, she appeared looking very slim. Her weight loss was so much that most people feared that she was sick. Thankfully, the thespian addressed the issue, explaining that she wasn’t sick but lost weight.
Keira Hewatch
Dark-skinned beauty Keira Hewatch may not have been the biggest person around but she certainly had some extra flesh. Recognising the importance of being fit, she decided to lose the extra flesh on her body. After a while of following her weight loss routing, she began to see some good results. Now, the “Lekki Wives” star looks so fit and slim giving many people some body goals.
Destiny Amaka
On Air Personality Destiny Amaka made weight loss look so easy when she shed some pounds some time back. The beautiful young woman who also doubles as an Actress made the jaw of many people to drop when she went from the big destiny to a very slim one. The difference is so visible one would think that she’s a different person. As a way of giving back to society, she has embarked on a project to dish out details of her weight loss journey to help other people lose weight.
Ynonne Jegede Fawole
Nollywood Actress Yvonne Jegede joined the weight loss team when she shed a lot of weight. Although she has always been a beautiful woman, the screen diva certainly looks more beautiful with a slimmer and firmer body. When fans raised concerns about her new look on Instagram, she explained that she lost weight in order to kip fit.
A set of secondary school boys decided to take their celebration of finishing their final exams to a whole new level by carrying their colleague up with his motorcycle. According to a Facebook user (from Kogi state) who shared the photo, the students did this in order to celebrate their secondary school graduation.
The wife of a member of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Lumsambani Dilli has delivered triplets after 24 years of marriage.
“Both the mother and the babies are all hale and hearty,” said the new father on Wednesday in a statement.
The excited lawmaker who represents Demsa Local Government in Adamawa state, said he is proud and happy to be a father of three healthy and beautiful babies after 24 years of marriage.
He said:
“We found out we were having triplets; I am proud and grateful that after nearly 24 years of marriage, my wife delivered three healthy, beautiful babies. I can’t express the pure happiness of having a baby”
In a rather rare and adorable version of events, a Nigerian lady on Twitter with the handle, @DamilohunA, has shared how she’s celebrating her one year anniversary with her boyfriend, who she proposed to!
Yup ladies!! She actually did the asking out and one year later, she’s standing strong with her boo and the world hasn’t come to an end, has it?!
DamilohunA asks ladies not to be afraid to shoot their shot… she shared online:
This time last year I asked this man to be my boyfriend and he said yes. Ladies don't be afraid to shoot your shot. It's our anniversary 💕💕 pic.twitter.com/jYNZimkFwz
A Mechanic from Ngbuka Obosi, Anambra State, is set to wed his fiancee, as they both take their pre-wedding photoshoot at his workshop.
You just gotta love this couple, one thing about love is, it knows no bound.. We really cannot wait to see pictures from their wedding disturbing social Media!
See the photoshoot below, sadly, we could get just one picture!
This Hausa couple have become viral online after photos from their pre-wedding photo shoot were shared online.
The young couple have left many surprised at the fact that they are about to get married at such a tender age – but judging from their photos, one can tell they look happy together.
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen young couples getting betrothed as some months back we were privileged to witness online, the nuptials of this couple,
Kenya President, Uhuru Kenyatta said on Tuesday that any African can get a visa on arrival in Kenya, and will be free to settle in the country if they marry a Kenyan.
The president stated this during his inauguration address after being sworn-in for a second term in office, saying the move was designed to cement African ties.
He said;
“If you wish and find a willing partner, you can marry and settle in Kenya,” “This commitment we make again with no requirement for reciprocity.”
Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta is a Kenyan politician and the fourth president of the Republic of Kenya. He served as the Member of Parliament for Gatundu South from 2002 to 2013.
Here are some file photos of Kenyan women, incase you are considering ,
It’s official! Prince Harry and his girlfriend Meghan Markle are engaged.
They got engaged earlier this month after the queen gave him permission to marry her but it was just announced this morning by Kessington Palace, which said their wedding will take place in the spring of 2018.
Big congrats to them! Meghan, 36, who is a divorced American actress, will become the Duchess of Sussex when she marries the fifth in line to the throne and joins the royal family.
According to the Daily Star , staff from Buckingham and Kensington Palaces were called to a meeting on Friday afternoon, where, in front of the Queen, they were told that Harry and Meghan are engaged and that they’ll be having a “non-traditional wedding.”
Congratulations are in order for Bucharest-based Nigerian Big Boy and socialite, Samuel Afolabi, who proposed to his longtime girlfriend Henna Luiza in a romantic way some days ago.
The young man from Lagos state and the CEO of Sam Club (the only black owned club in Romania, according to reports), surprised his partner romantically with the marriage proposal after booking a hotel for themselves…
And of course, Henna accepted his proposal as she said YES to him.
