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Famous Ghanaian author Ama Ata Aidoo dies at 81

Famous Ghanaian author, Prof. Christiana Ama Ata Aidoo, has died at the age 81

Her family announced the demise of the renowned writer in a statement, saying she died in the early hours of Wednesday.

The statement by the head of the family, Kwamena Essandoh Aidoo, read, “The family of Prof. Ama Ata Aidoo, with deep sorrow but in the hope of the resurrection, informs the general public that our beloved relative and writer passed away in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, after a short illness.

“Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course. The family requests privacy at this difficult moment.”

The late Prof. Aidoo has published award-winning novels, plays, short stories, children’s books, and poetry, and influenced generations of African women writers.

 

 

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BREAKING : Ilebaye wins BBNaija All Stars show, clinches N120m prize

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BREAKING : Ilebaye wins BBNaija All Stars show, clinches N120m prize

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) All Stars housemate, Ilebaye, on Sunday emerged the winner of the reality TV show.

By emerging winner of the highly contested show, the Kogi-born Ilebaye walked away with N120 million grand prize.

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Earlier in the night, four other housemates, Cross, Pere, Adekunle and CeeC were evicted to pave way for the two finalists – Ilebaye and Mercy.

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BBNaija’s Kess reacts after wife accuses him of infidelity

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BBNaija’s Kess reacts after wife accuses him of infidelity

Big Brother Naija star Kess has denied allegations made by his wife, Della Moralles that he is cheating with his colleague, Christy O.

Kess’ wife recently called him out on social media, alleging he is cheating with Christy O, a former BBNaija housemate.

Della said Kess told her he and Christy O were friends and roommates, only to realise he has been forcing her to pay their house rent.

She also accused him of hitting her on the head when she refused to give him money for his rent.

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To buttress her allegations, she went ahead to share some of her husband’s alleged chat with Christy O.

In reaction via videos on his Instagram account, Kess denied the allegation of having an affair with Christy O or any other female housemate.

He said although he knew the woman he married but never knew she could go the length of coming up with fake chats to accuse him of infidelity online.

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BBNaija: Phyna, father fight dirty online

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BBNaija: Phyna, father fight dirty online

Ijeoma Josephina Otabor fondly known as Phyna and the winner of the popular reality television show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season 7, is currently having issues with her father.

According to the father of the reality TV star, he stated that Phyna disappeared after winning the N100m grand prize. He further alleged that his daughter rarely picks up his call.

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The TV star’s father, while explaining his plight since his daughter won the money, claimed, “I haven’t seen Phyna, my daughter since she won BBNaija ‘Level Up’ edition last year. She hasn’t returned home since then. I don’t know why? I am a professional hearse driver, and when she won the reality TV show, she asked me to do away with all my old cars, promising to change my life. But since then, I haven’t seen her. And I don’t have a car again. Once in a while, the Vice-Chairman of our association will allow me to drive his own car.”

However, Phyna has broken her silence with a prayer stating that ‘she would not die young’. Taking to her Instagram stories, the BBNaija star wrote, “Just one, no… Familly begin grant interview… Nice one. I will not die young.”

In her messages she further stated, “When I die must not be buried, my body should be givien to my family and the whole world must seat and watch them eat me. They must eat my corpse.”

BBNaija: Phyna, father fight dirty online

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