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Pay Porte Boss Speaks On Teddy A, Bambam’s Eviction
Founder and CEO of pay Porte, the official sponsors of Big Brother Naija 2018, Eyo Bassey has reacted to the eviction of Teddy A and Bambam from the ongoing reality show. Teddy A was evicted on Sunday night few hours after his romantic partner, Bambam also got evicted.
Reacting Eyo stated that housemates were warned that sex or nudity does not guarantee support from viewers. He wrote on twitter, “I hope everyone will understand and see clearly that sex and nudity do not sell on Big Brother Naija and has maintaind this position compared to last session when neither sex nor nudity was televised.
“I warned and they refused to listen sex doesn’t sell this we insisted on this last season and the show was clean and shattered all records, this weekend’s eviction is another pointer”, he said.
Recall that in February, Bambam was caught having sex with Teddy A in the bathroom, the internet was agog with controversies surrounding the pair over sex. However, viewers got a clear answer as the pair were caught having sex in the toilet thinking they were away from the cameras. This came after Miracle had accused all housemates of having sex, noting that it was the reason for the missing condoms.
Nevertheless, Murtala Mohammed International Airport witnessed a huge crowd that gathered to welcome the evicted Big Brother Naija housemates, Teddy A, a rapper and his in-house lover Bambam an actress and singer who were evicted by the show host, Ebuka last weekend.
The crowd cheered in excitement upon seeing the white limousine that was rented to usher them into Lagos from the airport. Obviously over whelmed by the enthusiasm of the crowd, Teddy A and Bambam were nearly driven to tears as they hugged their teeming fans.
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.’