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Christian Group In DR Congo Marks Christmas Day

25May

By Chukwuebuka FestusNo Comments

Celebration, Congo, News, Religion

Christian Group In DR Congo Marks Christmas Day

A Christian group mainly based in the Democratic Republic of Congo is on Wednesday marking Christmas Day to commemorate the birth of Jesus. The Church of Jesus Christ on Earth by His Special Envoy Simon Kimbangu has about 20 million followers in the country, but also enjoys a following in neighbouring Angola. It's also called Kimbanguist Church after its founder Simon Kimbangu. The church was last year suspended from the World Council of Churches for theological reasons. Read Also: Christmas Message: Our Hearts Heavy With Suffering – Kaigama Since 2016, the church has been celebrating Christmas Day on 25 May according to its understanding of the bible. Mr Kimbangu was sentenced to death in 1921 for sedition and died after serving about 30 years in jail. He died in...

Wizkid Announces Completion Of Next Album

23May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Music, News, Nigeria

Wizkid Announces Completion Of Next Album

Globally-recognised Nigerian singer, Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid has announced the completion of his upcoming album, More Love, Less Ego. The Essence crooner made the announcement on his Instagram story late Sunday, as he also appreciated the contributors in the album. Wizkid told his fans that he made the album with lots of love for them. “(I) finished my album days ago! See you soon!! Love you all for real #MLLE,” he wrote. The Grammy-winning singer added, “Special thanks to everyone that helped me put this together. Y’all got a special place in my heart. #MLLE. “I made this one with a lot of love. Opoju!! (It’s plenty) #MLLE.” Read Also: Wizkid, Burna Boy, Femi Kuti; Son, Made, Nominated For Grammy Awards Hinting on a special show for the album,...

Rihanna To Launch Fenty Beauty Products In Africa

11May

By Chukwuebuka FestusNo Comments

Fashion, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, News, Nigeria, South Africa, Zimbabwe

Rihanna To Launch Fenty Beauty Products In Africa

Rihanna has announced that her Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin products will become available in eight African countries from the end of this month. In a social media post, the pop star said she had "been waiting for this moment" and that this was "just the beginning". The beauty products will be available in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Read Also: Dancer Korra Obidi Clear Air On Husband’s Divorce Announcement Rihanna, whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, launched Fenty Beauty in 2017 in a partnership with luxury goods company LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton). She is worth $1.7bn (£1.2bn), with an estimated $1.4bn coming from the value of Fenty Beauty. The company reportedly made $100m (£72m) in its first 40 days. I...

Actor Yul Edochie Justifies Taking A Second Wife

5May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Movies and Films, News, Nigeria

Actor Yul Edochie Justifies Taking A Second Wife

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie in a recent interview with music executive Paul Okoye has made an attempt to explain why he is settling for a second wife. During the Instalive session, Edochie stated that those insulting him “don’t live in his house” or know why he married a second wife. Yul also claimed that some might be doing it out of love, but he wouldn’t put out what’s happening in his family in public because that’s what men do. The actor further stated that he would rather take the heat than allow the pressure to get to him and make his first wife, May, look bad in public. He also said that the situation is under control and “God is preparing him for Aso rock”. Yul concluded by saying that as a “leader,” he would get insulted for certain decisions he makes even though ...

Actresses Sleeping Around: Davido Entitled To His Opinion – Ameh, Kiitan

9Apr

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Movies and Films, Music, News, Niger

Actresses Sleeping Around: Davido Entitled To His Opinion – Ameh, Kiitan

Davido During the week, an old tweet of pop star, David Adeleke, aka Davido, surfaced on social media and ruffled a lot of feathers. The 29-year-old singer had tweeted in 2011, “Nollywood is just a way for these actresses to advertise their goodies to rich men ‘banging’ than acting.” Saturday Beats reached out to some actresses and they stated that the singer is entitled to his opinions. Veteran actress, Ada Ameh, said, “He is a younger person. And for him to say that, I think he knows better. You know someone like me is old-school. When I saw that tweet, I did not know what to say and why he said that. “However, everybody is entitled to their opinions. I don’t know where Davido got his (opinion), but as for me, I maintain my lane.” Ameh also stated that she had never...

It Was Common Knowledge I Fed Falegan –Nkechi Blessing

9Apr

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Movies and Films, News, Nigeria

It Was Common Knowledge I Fed Falegan –Nkechi Blessing

Nkechi Blessing Popular actress, Nkechi Blessing, has said she was never married to Opeyemi Falegan. In a series of outbursts on social media, the actress accused him of being lazy and not being able to take care of himself. This was even as Falegan made several accusations of his own. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Blessing said, “I was never married to Falegan. We just had a relationship that I thought was a beautiful one that needed not to be defined by a wedding. However, since it did not work, everybody just moved ahead.” On what caused their break up, she said, “Nothing caused it. It did not just work. We just went our separate ways. It was a fact that I was the one taking care of him. Everyone that lives in London knows that.” However, many have lambasted th...

I’m Recuperating After Being Poisoned Third Time – Mr Ibu

26Mar

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Movies and Films, News, Nigeria

I’m Recuperating After Being Poisoned Third Time – Mr Ibu

Actor, John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, has said he is currently in the hospital after being poisoned for the third time in about three years. Speaking with Saturday Beats from his hospital bed, Ibu said, “I just got poisoned again. It seems my enemies are using me to rehearse (their powers). This time, I wasn’t poisoned in the village. I was poisoned in Abuja last week at an entertainment event. I really cannot explain how I was poisoned because it was a gathering of people, though it was not a big event.” Mr Ibu Though he sounded weak, the actor maintained that he was getting better. He said, “I am recuperating, although I have neither worked out nor driven since I got ill. However, I intend to take a walk this (Friday) evening, because I am hopeful that I would get better. I am eatin...

I Studied At Four Universities Before Graduating – Mr Macaroni

24Mar

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Uncategorized

I Studied At Four Universities Before Graduating – Mr Macaroni

Comedian Debo Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has opened up on some facts about him, saying he studied in four universities before graduating. Aside from studying in four different universities, he also said he was born into a Muslim and Christain family, adding that he answer both David and Ibrahim. Sharing some unknown facts about him with his fans and followers on his Twitter handle on Wednesday, the popular skit maker noted that he studied at LeadCity University, Houdegbe North American University in Cotonou, Afe Babalola University, before finally graduating at Redeemer’s University. Mr Macaroni He wrote, “So here are some facts about me. For those that keep asking… These are pure facts. If you have questions, you can ask. I am Adebowale Adedayo, born in Lagos o...

Knocks As Davido Laments Cost Of Clearing Lamborghini

16Mar

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Music, News, Nigeria

Knocks As Davido Laments Cost Of Clearing Lamborghini

Popular award-winning singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has received knocks from Twitter fans after he lamented the cost of clearing his Lamborghini at the Nigerian port. The Afro-pop singer had called for prayers for the country as he decried the amount he had to pay for the clearance. “You don’t even wanna know how much I just paid to clear my Lambo. Pray for Nigeria… Jesus,” he tweeted early Wednesday. Recall that the Afro-pop pop singer bought a luxury Lamborghini Aventador worth over N300,000,000 as an early Christmas gift for himself. After his sold-out London concert earlier this month, the singer has also acquired a Maybach. Replying to his latest tweet, a fan, @riichdotcom said, “And there’s still Maybach clearance.” In respons...

Dancer Korra Obidi Clear Air On Husband’s Divorce Announcement

11Mar

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Dancer Korra Obidi Clear Air On Husband’s Divorce Announcement

Nigerian entertainment polymath and Instagram choreographer, Korra Obidi has spoken for the first time since her husband, Dr. Justin Dean announced that he was divorcing her. Korra Obidi and her husband On Thursday, March 10, Justin Dean, the husband of US-based Nigerian dancer announced he was filing for a divorce. Obidi who hails from Delta State has now responded during an Instagram live session on Thursday night. Speaking during the session, Obidi appreciated her supporters for reaching out and for their concern. She added that it took “strength” to make the video for her fans. Read Also: I’ll Be Actively Involved In My Husband’s Administration — Mrs Soludo “I hope that me finding the strength to come up here will make you happy,” she told her followers as she thanke...