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Onyeka Owenu: I married a Yoruba Muslim in 1984 and we have 2 children
Onyeka Onwenu, an ace singer and actress, has opened up on her connubial relationship, revealing that she got married to a Yoruba Muslim in 1984.
The mother of two children brought this revelation to light in ‘My Father’s Daughter’, her memoir, which will be released on October 1, according to a report by The Nation.
In the autobiography, the 68-year-old movie star revealed how they fell in love more than three decades ago and how the union brought about the birth of her two sons — Tijani and Ibrahim.
“In this book, I am, perhaps for the very first time, setting the records straight with respect to my connubial relationship. Yes, I was married. I married a man I fell in love with in 1984,” she said.
“We have two children: Tijani and Ibrahim. (Ibrahim later changed the first letter of his name from I to A, and thus became Abraham.) My husband is Yoruba, and was a Muslim when we met.”
The autobiography also documents her life as a musician, activist, wife, mother, and politician as well as her formative contact with feminism.
The author shared how the war — between 1967 and 1970 — scalded her teenage life, the debilitating effects of successive realities, and how her family remained bound amid the frightening experience.
She also documented her years in America, the conflicts that were the products of being a migrant, her experience with workplace sexual harassment, and her decision to quit her job at the UN.
Speaking about the forthcoming book, Expand Press Limited, her publishers, described ‘My Father’s Daughter’ as a deeply personal account of Onwenu’s life spanning previously unknown details.
“On the marriage front, she explores challenges women face and how she refused to shrink herself to accommodate her husband’s insecurities about her fame,” it said.
“It’s a memoir young persons must read. Women especially will glean numerous lessons from her life experience since successful women in Nigeria rarely share their story in a candid manner.”
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Funke Akindele,Toyin Abraham in another battle of wits
Funke Akindele,Toyin Abraham in another battle of wits
It is no news that in the last five years, film producers cum actresses, Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham have been engaged in an unspoken rivalry.
In fact, industry players claimed that their rivalry has resulted in both actresses not featuring in the same film until Bolanle Austen Peters decided to have both actresses on the set of Netflix original, ‘House of Gaa.’
The two actresses have become cinema queens after embracing and producing some of Nigeria’s highest grossings films in cinema in the last five years.
Though Akindele seems to have won the battle on the streets of cinema with at least three of her flicks grossing the highest numbers, Abraham has also given her a run for her money every year.
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Hence, 2024 won’t be different as both popular producers have their films in the cinema again this December.
With all the right marketing put in place to ensure both films enjoy great time at the box office, the film stars are still not leaving any stone unturned in ensuring they surpass each other in 2024.
Interestingly, the two actresses have shared two common factors that only industry watchers have noticed for the 2024 productions. Both producers have FilmOne distributing their works, which incidentally, are fresh installments of their old franchises – Akindele returns with ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ while Abraham is in the cinema with ‘Alakada: Bad and Boujee.’
On Wednesday, December 18, film lovers claimed that both actresses were spotted at the Ikeja City Mall, for meet and greet with fans individually.
It is unsure if the rivalry will see an end as both producers have pitched their tents with a December release in the cinema.
Keen watchers also believe the rivalry might grow further with the entrant of Mercy Aigbe, who seems to have jumped on the wagon after the releases of her films, ‘Ada Omo Daddy’ and ‘Thin Line,’ in December 2023 and 2024 respectively.
Funke Akindele,Toyin Abraham in another battle of wits
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Accept broke men or put up with busy ones – Kanayo O. Kanayo tells ladies
Accept broke men or put up with busy ones – Kanayo O. Kanayo tells ladies
Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has shared his thoughts on relationships and what women may need to consider when choosing a partner.
In a recent post on his Instagram page, he advised ladies to think carefully about their priorities and what they are willing to accept in a relationship.
Kanayo O. Kanayo suggested that women who are not willing to be with someone who is financially struggling may need to be prepared to date someone who is very busy and has limited time to devote to a relationship.
He presented this as a trade-off, implying that women may need to make a choice between these two options.
On his Instagram page, Kanayo wrote:
“The gentleman’s code: If you don’t want a man who is broke, you are going to have to put up with a busy one.”
In another news, Kanayo defends Davido amid backlash over economic comment.
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In a recent interview, Davido advised African Americans against relocating to Africa, citing Nigeria’s dire economic conditions as a case study.
The statement has since ignited widespread criticism, with many calling for the musician to apologize.
However, Kanayo, currently in the UK, addressed the controversy in a video shared on Instagram, urging Nigerians to respect Davido’s right to free speech.
The veteran actor highlighted that Davido, despite his privileged background, made the comments out of concern for the average Nigerian.
Dismissing the demands for an apology, Kanayo said:
“Nigerians make una leave Davido alone about the comment he made; it’s freedom of speech and he made it in good faith. It is left for those in power to work harder to give us a better Nigeria. We need to build a better Nigeria,” he said partly.
“Some people say he should apologize; apologize for what? He’s a Nigerian and he made his statement in good faith. Those who criticize us wants the best out of us. Davido and his family can feed well but he speaks for other Nigerians who cannot,” he added.
Accept broke men or put up with busy ones – Kanayo O. Kanayo tells ladies
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Hold Naira Marley, Zinoleesky responsible if I die, says Lil Smart
Hold Naira Marley, Zinoleesky responsible if I die, says Lil Smart
Singer and dancer Lil Smart has made shocking allegations against his former Marlian Records colleagues, Naira Marley and Zinoleesky.
In a series of Instagram posts on Sunday, December 8, Lil Smart claimed he was violently attacked by the duo and their associates.
According to him, the ordeal began when he was allegedly “kidnapped” and taken to a remote location where Naira Marley, Zinoleesky, and others—identified as “INN” and “MMP”—brutally assaulted him. Lil Smart alleged that he was stripped naked, and his attackers attempted to break his legs with stones.
He recounted narrowly escaping to the expressway without clothes and shared videos showing his injuries, including bruises on his legs, arms, and face. Another video purportedly shows Zinoleesky chasing after him.
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Lil Smart also accused Naira Marley of wanting to “kill him,” alleging that the record label was trying to subject him to the same fate as Mohbad, another former Marlian Records signee who tragically died in 2023.
In a chilling claim, Lil Smart shared a screenshot of a message suggesting that Marlian Records planned to harm him, similar to what allegedly happened to Mohbad.
This accusation follows widespread controversies surrounding Naira Marley and his crew after Mohbad’s death, with many Nigerians demanding accountability for the alleged harassment and intimidation faced by artists under the label.
The Marlian Records camp has not yet responded to these new allegations. As the story unfolds, public outrage continues to grow, with many calling for a thorough investigation into the claims against Naira Marley and his associates.
Hold Naira Marley, Zinoleesky responsible if I die, says Lil Smart
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