Entertainment
Endorsement Deals: A-List Actresses Missing In Action
It is no longer news that most
of Nigerian celebrities in the music, comedy and movies industries, especially in the Nollywood clan have clinched several mouth watering endorsement deals with various product brands, including the Banking and Telecommunications Giants in Nigeria. However, there are still others who are yet to task the much million naira deals.
Endorsement may be referred to as a testimonial, a written or spoken statement endorsing promoting or advertising a product. Among the A-List Nollywood actresses missing in action despite their hard work include:Tonto Dike: Rivers State born actress who is now referred to as grandmother of tattoos in Nigeria with over 58 tattooed in most parts of her body with the latest addition on her leg which says “guide my steps”. This controversial queen of tattoos is yet to grab an endorsement deal.
Rukky Sanda: Beautiful Sanda is one of the actresses doing well in Nollywood. She has produced the movies and featured in over 30 Nollywood movies but she is yet to clinch an endorsement deal.
Omoni Obolo: This is another Nollywood A-List actress who has been married for over 14years now and has become a reference point to other actresses who rush in and out of marriage. However, Omoni Oboli is yet to join her colleagues who collect millions of naira on endorsement.
Oge Okoye: Delectable Oge Okoye is one of the divas in Nollywood. The beautiful actress and mother of two lovely children is also left out of the endorsement deal.
Ayo Adesanya: She remains one of the outstanding actresses in the Nigerian film industry. The actress with equally sexy shape and eyes that could make any man start imagining things, has been in the industry for two decades but none of the brands seems to considered her as a brand ambassador.
Others include: Anita Joseph, Dayo Amusa, Fathia Balogun, Beverly Naya, Juliet Ibrahim and Cossy Ojiakor. Sikirafu Sandodu, Antar Laniyan, Lola Akao, Yul Edochie, Nobert Young among others.
Entertainment
Valentine’s Day: Streaming Of Heartbreak Songs Increased Massively-Spotify
Spotify yesterday revealed a significant surge in heartbreak song streams in Nigeria during the Valentine’s Day season, with a 626 percent increase between 2022 and 2024.
This was disclosed in a statement issued in Lagos, Nigeria by Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa Phiona Okumu.
Okumu said, “Spotify data reveals a surprising trend, a massive surge in heartbreak song streams.
“Nigerians are turning to their playlists to express their emotions, with a staggering 626 per cent overall growth in heartbreak streams from 2022 to 2024.
“This Valentine, the sound of love is accompanied by the sound of heartbreak, and the data shows it’s louder than ever before.”
She said on Valentine’s Day, most surprisingly, male listeners streamed heartbreak songs at a significantly higher rate than female listeners, with a 362 per cent increase compared to 169 per cent among women.
“This could suggest that men resonate with the feeling of heartbreak more and turn to music as a private outlet for processing emotions.
“Whatever the reason, one thing is clear, when love is in the air, so is heartbreak and Nigerian men are pressing play on their pain more than expected.
“While Valentine’s Day is often celebrated with grand gestures, heartbreak is a common theme on Valentine’s Day -more than what’s publicly shown,” she said.
Nigerians will join their counterparts across the world to mark the 2025 Valentine’s today.
Entertainment
Tems Becomes Co-owner Of MLS Club
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has joined MLS side San Diego FC’s ownership group as a club partner.
SDFC announced today that Tems joined the ownership group through her company, The Leading Vibe.
In the process, Tems became the first African woman to be involved in MLS ownership.
“We are delighted that Tems has joined San Diego FC as a club partner,” SDFC chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour said in a statement.
“Tems is a globally significant artist who will help us reach new audiences and spread the word about our unique project, which, of course, has its foundations in sub-Saharan Africa through the unique Right to Dream organisation.”
Reacting to her addition as the latest partner in SDFC’s ownership group, the singer said: “I am thrilled to join San Diego FC’s ownership group and to be part of a club that celebrates creativity, culture, and the power of community.
“Football has a unique way of bringing people together, and I am excited to help build something special in San Diego, a city that thrives on diversity and innovation.”
Entertainment
Toyin Lawani Cries Out Over Side Effects Of Epidural
Fashion and beauty entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani, has claimed she is enduring back pain and that her spine is degenerating.
Lawani revealed this in a video posted on social media last Tuesday.
In the clip, she opened up about her experience with epidural anesthesia, an injection administered to pregnant women in the spine to reduce pain during childbirth.
The mother of three claimed that since receiving the injection, she has not felt like herself.
She accused doctors of not fully informing women about the long-term side effects of epidurals.
According to Lawani, she received the anesthetic injection during the birth of her last two children.
She said, “When you hear ‘epidural,’ run. Doctors tell you about the side effects but do not tell you about the long-term effects on your body. I have about three friends having the same issues that I am having.
“Like, I am just 42, how did I end up with spine issues? I have a degenerating spine. I have implants in my spine. I go paralyzed. I can’t stand for a long time. I can’t even breathe properly sometimes because it affected so many things in my body when I had the surgery.
“They will not tell you because you just want the pain to go away. I have had two epidurals. I had my first as natural birth. The last two were epidural. The last one I had epidural because I had to undergo a surgery and I had no choice.
“See, the pain does not stop. My back is killing me and my spine is degenerating.”