Entertainment
Meet The Cast Of Africa Magic’s New Series, Baby Drama
Africa magic is set to premier a new series for lovers of great local drama series. Baby drama is a romantic drama series centred on the lives of five women, Iye, Kese, Amara, Esosa and Orie from different walks of life as they deal with the reality of how a baby or lack of one will affect their futures forever.
Baby Drama promises to be jam parked with drama, scandals, betrayals, twists and shows that will stir up emotions and most importantly bring to the fore conversations surrounding the myths and truths about critical issues plaguing the society.
THE CASTS:
ANEE ICHA:- She is an actress, writer and director, she plays the role of Iye Adeyemi. Iyeia a newlywed who is career driven and would not let anything stand in the way of her career. However, all that is about to change as she finds out she is pregnant some weeks after a new promotion.
Anee has been in Nollywood for a little over five years and has featured in block buster movies like Lara and the Beast, Before 30, Castle and Castle and most recently Namatse Wahala.
BEVERLY OSU:- Beverly OSU plays the role of Orie Kolawole, a young graduate in her early 20s adjusting to her new found independence. Beverly is an actress, video vixen and a super model. She is known for her participation in the Eight season of Big Brother Africa. Beverly has also starred in several movies and TV series such as Jenifa’s Diary, Chief Daddy and Olutore.
BIKIYA GRAHAM DOUGLAS:-Bikiya stars as Esosa Essien who has been trying to conceive since being married for seven years. She and her husband ( Oscar Essien) have had their hope dashed after trying everything from IVF to alternative medicine. Graham Douglas is popularly known for her roles in movies, plays and TV series such as Battle Ground, Shuga, For Coloured Girls and Flower Girl which she won an AMVCA for Best supporting Actress in 2014
BIMBO AKINTOLA:- Bimbo Akintola will be gracing TV series across Africa with her role as Natasha Amadi. Natasha is a ruthless and resourceful woman in her 40s married to prominent business man (Chief Amadi). She has given him everything, so nothing stands in the way of her getting him a child.
Bimbo Akintola is a multi award winning Nigerian actress who starred in the critically acclaimed movies ’93 Days’ and most recently starred in the animated film, Lady Buckit and the motley Mopstars. She is also known for her roles in Nollywood classics, Out of Bound (1997), Diamond Ring (1998) and Danger on Twins (2004).
JOSEPH BENJAMIN:- Joseph is an award winning actor and TV presenter, popularly known for being the co-host of MTN talent reality show, project fame. He is also a regular face in various movies and TV series such as Murder At Prime Suites and Tango with me among others.
In Baby Drama he plays the role of debonair business man, Oscar Essien who loves his wife but is becoming increasingly exasperated by her quest for a child by any means necessary.
NENGI ADOKI:-Nengi Adoki is Kese Ajayi. Kese is a lady in her mid 30s, relentless in her pursuit of a baby, she is on the hunt for any man who will help her achieve this goal by hook or crook. Nengi Adoki is a Nigerian born actress raised in Toronto, Canada. The Nollywood newbie is known for her roles in the stage plays, Heartbeat, the Musical and Death and the King’s Horseman, as well as TV series, The Men’s club.
OKEY UZOESHI:-Okey plays the role of Seyi Adeyemio, the emphatic husband to Iye. Seye is very supportive of his wife’s career ambition and has promised not to get in her way. However, he believes a baby won’t be a bad idea. Okey Uzoeshi is a multi talented actor, model and artiste.
He is known for the movies ‘Couple of Days and Two Brides and a Baby.
WOLE OJO:- Whole OJO stars as Hassan Sanusi. Hassan is a charming and intelligent technology entrepreneur who beliefs Kese is a perfect fit for him. Sole is an award winning Nollywood actor who has starred in several movies such as Maami and is currently on African movies, Tinsel.
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.”
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