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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.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’