Entertainment
Alleged defilement: I was Princess’ benefactor, lover, says Baba Ijesha
Embattled actor, Olanrewaju James, aka Baba Ijesha, on Friday, March 4, 2022, told an Ikeja Special Offences Court that comedienne, Damilola Adekoya, popularly known as Princess, is his former lover.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the actor testified as the second defence witness at his trial for alleged defilement of a 14-year-old foster daughter of Princess.
Led in evidence by the defence counsel, Dada Awosika, SAN, Baba Ijesha described the nature of the relationship he allegedly had with Princess.
He said, “We were dating, my lord. She always slept in my room. We slept together. We both touched and kissed ourselves.”
Earlier, the defendant told the court how he allegedly met the comedienne. According to him, he received a phone call from Princess while he was an on-air personality on Radio Lagos and LTV 8. He added, “She said she was my number one fan and asked me to promote her on my programme. That was how we started.”
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The defendant added that in the course of the relationship, he met Princess’ mother and she advised him to take care of her daughter, and that though her daughter was stubborn, he could handle her.
Narrating what transpired in 2014, the day he allegedly sexually molested Princess’s foster daughter with a car key, he stated that the comedienne informed him that she was battling ill-health and needed some fruits. According to him, he then took some fruits to her home.
“Immediately I opened the door to her house and saw her half naked. I then told her the fruits were inside the car.
“Few minutes after, the young girl (Princess’s foster daughter) came to pick the fruits from the car.”
Under cross-examination by the Lagos State Director of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions, Dr Jide Martins, the defendant denied defiling the minor.
He, however, admitted knowing the child since she was seven years old.
“Princess is not my benefactor. She is the one who benefitted from me,” he said.
Baba Ijesha, who at a point broke down in tears during the cross-examination, said the evidence he gave in court in his defence was not an afterthought.
Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo adjourned the case until March 11 for continuation of defence.
Entertainment
KWAM 1 gifts N20m to longest-serving band member at New Year concert
KWAM 1 gifts N20m to longest-serving band member at New Year concert
Fuji music icon, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, has gifted a generous sum of ₦20 million to his longest-serving band member, Fatai Oluperi Ayinla.
The presentation took place during the ‘New Year Dance’ concert held on January 1, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Sheraton Ikeja, Lagos.
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Taking to the stage, KWAM 1 expressed profound gratitude to Ayinla, commending his unwavering dedication and invaluable contributions to the band’s decades of success.
KWAM 1 gifts N20m to longest-serving band member at New Year concert
Entertainment
Mohbad’s brother demands apology from actors for hacking into his account
Mohbad’s brother demands apology from actors for hacking into his account
Younger brother of the late Hip Hop singer ( Ileri-Oluwa Aloba), Adura Aloba, has demanded public apology from actors, Yomi Fabiyi, Damola Ayinde and others, for allegedly having unauthorised access to his social media Tiktok account and using same to disrepute him or face legal action.
Adura said: “The hacking of my personal Tiktok account had led to fraudulent posts, interactions, and messages being attributed to me without my knowledge or consent.
“Yomi Fabiyi posted a petition claiming to have communicated directly with me and there was evidence of this.
“However, the alleged messages were orchestrated by Damola Ayinde, who used my compromised account. Despite the evidence circulating that these malicious actions were the work of Damola Ayinde, Fabiyi has consistently continued to publicly malign me.
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“He even visited the Lagos State Police Command in Ikeja, but has also refused to withdraw his statements or tender an apology. Instead, he has persisted in tarnishing my name, which I find to be malicious.
“My primary goal is to prove my innocence and expose the malicious actions of those who have tried to tarnish my reputation.
“I also demand that Mr. Yomi Fabiyi ceases his defamatory actions, retract his statements, and issue a public apology for the harm he has caused me.
“I stand firm in my pursuit of justice and fairness, and I appreciate the public’s support as I fight to clear my name.”
Mohbad’s brother demands apology from actors for hacking into his account
Entertainment
MultiChoice announces free access to all DSTV channels for 3 days
MultiChoice announces free access to all DSTV channels for 3 days
All DStv subscribers, regardless of their current package or subscription status, will enjoy free access to every DStv channel for three days, from December 27 to December 29, MultiChoice Nigeria announced on Thursday.
In a statement released by the company, the seasonal promotion was described as a festive gift to subscribers.
“No Subscription, No Problem! Switch on your DStv decoder for a gift like no other this festive season, 72 hours of all content, all channels, all on us!” the statement read.
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The company noted that this offer is available to all customers, whether their decoders are currently active or not, providing them with a chance to explore premium content across various genres.
“For 72 hours, the only thing standing between you and the best in sports, kids’ programming, movies, and local dramas is your decoder. No payments or calls required,” MultiChoice stated.
Subscribers can enjoy a wide array of entertainment, including sports, movies, and local dramas, during the promotional period.
This initiative is part of MultiChoice’s efforts to make the holiday season memorable for its customers
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