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Fans Accuse Mercy Johnson Of Husband Snatching …As Tonto Dike Loses Hobby To Deola
Four years after the
marriage of Mercy Johnson to an Edo State born businessman, Odi Okojie, the sultry actress is still condemned by the media and her numerous fans who accuse her of husband snatching.
It will be recalled that a Canada-based woman whose name was given as Lovely had claimed that Mercy Johnson’s husband was her husband and that she bore him children. At a speculations that the wedding between Mercy and Odi would be cancelled, but against all odds, Mercy Johnson and Okojie were joined together as husband and wife on Saturday August 27, 2011 at a Christ Embassy Church in Ikeja, Lagos amidst water tight security.
Thereafter, Mercy Johnson was tagged by the media and her fans as a husband snatcher which some people say Nollywood is reputed for. It was gathered that almost four years after the wedding, the mother of two is still condemned for wrecking the marriage and happiness of another woman.
The marriage generated heated controversy to the extent of attracting a protest from some aggrieved women. Even Pastor Chris Oyakhilome-led Christ Embassy Church where the wedding was held was highly criticized and Pastor Oyakhilome almost lost his respect in Nigeria because his church went ahead with the wedding ceremony.
Meanwhile, Tonto Dike, had parted ways with ex-lover, Michael Awolaja popularly known as Malivelihood.
The Rivers State born controversial actress is said to be dating a new guy and has kept the identity of the new guy secret to avoid been snatched.
It was gathered that the babe who snatched Tonto’s boy friend is Kogi State-born Senator Smart Adeyemi’s daughter Adeola. According to our source, Tonto and Adeola were close pals until Tonto lost Malivehihood to Adeola. It would be recalled that Tonto three years ago, lost her billionaire Igbo boyfriend, Promise to rising Nollywood actress Onyi Alex, who now has a boy for the businessman.
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.
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.”
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.”