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Why Ini Edo’s Marriage Crashed
A recent story making
the rounds in the entertainment clan has it that the marriage between star actress Ini Edo and her husband Philip Ehiagwina has broken down irretrievably.
According to the story right from the on set, their marriage was riddled with controversy as her estranged hubby, Philip had recently walked out of an- other marriage before he got hooked to Ini Edo.
It was gathered that their courting was quite messy with Philip’s ex-wife threatening fire and brimstone. She finally but not without throwing a lot of ill wishes between her ex-hubby and Ini Edo.
Among some of the accusations the A-List actress levelled against Philip is his “ordinary status”. According to her, Philip is an ordinary sales man, working for some one and gets paid a few dollars monthly. He has been deceiving girls all over the place, making them believe that he has heaven and earth, but in truth I am the person taking care of all his responsibilities which he abandoned here in New York.
She alleged that Philip has put her through hell, took away her only unborn child by causing her to have a miscarriage at 3 months.
Ini lamented that her hubby worked out of her life a week and few days after he got his green card.
Spearheaded by a girl who he wanted to get pregnant and when she questioned his proposal he came out open and confessed that he got married to me only to get American green card. His mistress in turn got her contact and told the actress everything, even set him up and got a video coverage of his confession and that is the proof Ini is using to make sure Philip goes to jail for his evil deeds.
It would be recalled that the duo of Ini and Philip had a star studded traditional marriage that shook the serene Akwa Ibom town on Saturday, November 29, 2008. It was a very special day for the Nollywood superstar as over 4000 guests and fans stormed her home town Awa Ian in Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Few months after, an elaborate white wedding was held in USA where Philip is based.
Crisis loomed barely 2 years into the marriage with allegations that her US based husband has been living on the actress. It was also alleged that the actress was giving her husband family a major source of concern due to the actress inability to give Philip a child with other stories about her life style which the husband’s family frowned at severally were the issues that drew them apart.
Reacting to the marital crisis, the actress via her twitter handle said, “I asked for a divorce from my ex husband because of lots of irreconcilable differences. I never cheated on my husband.”
There are rumours also that her family has returned the pride price paid by her husband’s family
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.’