Funke Akindele Explains Why She Stopped Attending Church

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has revealed why she no longer attends church services physically, saying constant public attention and media intrusion during worship influenced her decision.

In a video shared on her Snapchat account on Sunday morning, the award-winning actress was seen preparing breakfast for her children as they got ready for church. She explained that while her children still attend church physically, she now prefers to join services online from home.

According to her, the major reason for stepping back from physical church attendance is the repeated focus on her by camera operators and individuals taking photos whenever she is present in church, which she says makes her uncomfortable and distracted during worship.

“I don’t go to church anymore. Anytime I attend, they keep taking pictures of me. So I prefer to join online, make breakfast, and work on my projects,” she said.

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Akindele added that she now finds online worship more peaceful and private, allowing her to focus better on her faith, family responsibilities, and professional commitments in the film industry.

She emphasized that her decision is personal and should not be interpreted as a withdrawal from Christianity, noting that her faith remains intact but is now practiced in a more private setting.

The actress, one of Nigeria’s most influential entertainment figures, also highlighted the challenges of fame, noting that public figures are often under constant observation even in personal or sacred spaces.

Her comments have since generated widespread reactions across social media, with fans debating issues around celebrity privacy, church media practices, and the pressure of public attention on high-profile individuals.

Funke Akindele Explains Why She Stopped Attending Church

Jubilation as Lateef Adedimeji, Mo Bimpe Welcome Triplet Boys

– Nollywood couple confirms birth after weeks of speculation, describes arrival as “greatest blessing”

LAGOS, NIGERIA — Popular Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji and his wife, actress Adebimpe Oyebade, have welcomed triplet baby boys, bringing excitement and celebration across Nigeria’s entertainment industry.

The couple confirmed the news on Friday through their social media platforms, sharing an emotional video that captured moments leading up to the birth and their journey into parenthood.

In a heartfelt message accompanying the announcement, Adedimeji disclosed that his recent absence from public engagements and online activities was deliberate, as he chose to focus on his family during a critical period.

“I’ve been quiet… not absent. I’ve been building, protecting, and embracing the greatest blessing of my life,” he wrote, expressing gratitude and joy over the arrival of the children.

The birth of the triplets marks a significant milestone for the couple, who got married in 2021 and have since become one of Nollywood’s most admired pairs, both on and off screen.

News of the delivery quickly spread across social media, drawing congratulatory messages from fans, colleagues, and industry stakeholders. Several Nollywood stars and public figures have since flooded their comment sections with prayers and well wishes for the new parents and their children.

The announcement also puts to rest earlier speculation that had circulated online in recent weeks, with unconfirmed reports suggesting the couple had welcomed either twins or triplets.

Observers note that the development has further strengthened the couple’s public image, with many fans describing the moment as a testimony of patience, love, and faith.

As congratulatory messages continue to pour in, the couple is yet to release further details about the birth, including the names of the children or additional family updates.

Jubilation as Lateef Adedimeji, Mo Bimpe Welcome Triplet Boys

“I’d Rather Be Single Than Settle for Bare Minimum” — Diiadem

Nigerian entrepreneur and beauty brand owner, Adeola Adeyemi, popularly known as Diiadem, has said she is currently single and unwilling to accept what she described as “the bare minimum” in relationships.

She made the comments during a house tour conversation with content creator Jarvis, where she opened up about her personal life, career growth, and changing expectations in relationships.

Diiadem, who is widely known in Nigeria’s beauty and lifestyle space, said her current stage in life requires a partner who is emotionally and financially stable, adding that she believes many men are intimidated by successful women.

“I am very single. I feel like most guys are scared of successful women. At this stage in my life, anyone who wants to be with me has to be ten times better,” she said.

She explained that she is no longer interested in relationships where she is expected to “build” a partner alone, stressing that she now prioritises mutual growth, balance, and shared ambition.

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“Cause I’m actually really done with dullards, people that I am trying to build. I want someone who would build me too. I don’t need someone I’m going to be pouring into, I want someone that will pour into me,” she added.

The entrepreneur said her focus has shifted toward relationships that add value to her life rather than ones that demand constant emotional or financial investment from her side.

Diiadem further stated that she would prefer to remain single rather than settle for a relationship that does not meet her expectations, reinforcing her stance on maintaining high personal standards.

“So I would rather be single than settle for the bare minimum,” she said.

Her remarks have since sparked conversations on social media around modern dating standards, gender expectations in relationships, and the balance between ambition and partnership, with users sharing mixed opinions on her perspective.

Diiadem, who has built a strong following through her beauty brand and lifestyle content, often shares insights into her personal experiences, frequently generating engagement and debate among her audience.

“I’d Rather Be Single Than Settle for Bare Minimum” — Diiadem