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Jide Kosoko, Others Under Fire For Endorsing Tinubu For President

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Jide Kosoko alongside a number of other Yoruba movie actors have come under fire on Wednesday after they openly endorsed Bola Ahmed Tinubu for President come 2023.

Kosoko was among the many Yoruba actors who appeared in the 1-minute video clip shared by fellow actor Yinka Quadri on his Instagram page where all the actors present took turns to voice support for BAT in their native Yoruba tongue.

In addition to Jide Kosoko and Yinka Quadri, other notable Yoruba actors seen in the clip were; Fausat Balogun, Taiwo Hassan, Femi Adebayo, Shola Kosoko, Faithia Williams, Saheed Balogun, Murphy Afolabi, and Eniola Ajao.

In the caption section of the post, Quadri further emphasized what he had said in the video writing that it was “crystal clear” that it was the turn of the Yorubas to serve as the nation’s president and claimed that Tinubu was the best candidate because “he is a man who is ready to sacrifice all he has for his fatherland.” The actor went on to laud Tinubu describing him as “a bridge builder across regional, ethnic, and religious lines that is capable of uniting the country.” He further added that “Majority of actors who venture into politics today do so because of the influence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”

Shortly after the video was released, Jide Kosoko came under fire on social media where many criticized his support for BAT as being borne out of ethnic/tribal bigotry and personal interest rather than on the grounds of competence. An old photo of Kosoko protesting against Goodluck Jonathan’s government in the #OccupyNigeria movement was dug up with many noting how he has been quiet on other issues that have since plagued Nigerians such as the #EndSARS movement.

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A user with the handle @Afatiafu_ wrote;

“Jide Kosoko and others gave us Buhari in 2015. These are the descendants who should have considered posterity. Today, they left me with the consequences of poverty, joblessness and injustice. The best they can do is to right that evil. Yet, go ahead to support potential threat.”

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Another @DahkDutch Tweeted;

“The fact that Odunlade was not even in the video, has discredited it already. Jide Kosoko is a known political jobber, he endorsed Buhari, so, he will definitely endorse Tinubu too.

But we have gone past that stage, of listening to people who feed from politicians”

@SirDavidBent quickly garnered likes for his tweet that read;

“Before you cancel Yoruba Nollywood, not every actor there is supporting Tinubu. Okunnu called out the government in a video and rained curses on them for the incessant hardship. He wasn’t in that video with Jide Kosoko. Neither was Odunlade. Some people still have conscience.”

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Imisi crowned WINNER of Big Brother Naija Season 10! Bags ₦150 Million

After 10 weeks of 29 housemates supplying viewers with unlimited drama, fun, controversies, emotions, evictions, and one disqualification, Imisi has been declared the winner of the 10th season of the Big Brother Naija reality show. Considered one of the strongest contenders for the Big Brother Naija 10/10 edition, Imisi’s win is a testament to her popularity among viewers who were endeared to her relatable personality.

As the winner of the 10th season of Big Brother Naija, Imisi will be going home with a whopping ₦150 million, among other prizes she won during her 10 weeks in the house. Opeyemi Ayanwale Imisioluwa, the 23-year-old fashion designer and actress from Oyo state, made a name for herself on the show as a housemate who thrives on challenges, seeks excitement, and embraces every opportunity to show her depth.

Imisi stole the hearts of millions with her unfiltered charm, radiant energy, and that unmistakable “real girl” appeal that glued fans to their screens.

Dubbed the Queen of Vibes, Imisi defied the odds in a season packed with drama, betrayals, and fierce rivalries. While others plotted and schemed, she stayed true to herself, and it paid off BIG time.

Her loyal army of supporters, proudly known as the Imistars, went all out, flooding the internet with love and votes.

Even when critics mocked her “Sapa” strategy and street-smart antics, Imisi turned the tables with laughter, light, and pure charisma. She proved that simplicity is indeed the ultimate sophistication.

Now ₦150 million richer, the People’s Champ is ready to take her good vibes global, with big plans in comedy, brand endorsements, and content creation.

Imisi becomes the fourth woman to win the popular reality show. Fans will be expecting her to go on to pursue her dreams of being a famous fashion designer and screen star.

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Paul Okoye vows legal action over defamatory allegations by X user

Nigerian music star, Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy of P-Square, has threatened legal action against a social media user who accused him of misconduct involving a domestic staff.

The controversy began after photos from the 25th birthday celebration of Rudeboy’s wife, Ivy Ifeoma, made the rounds on X (formerly Twitter).

An X user, @Zoyabloms, who identified as ‘Evil Feminist,’ mocked the couple’s age difference, while another user, @darkskinnedtemi, also identifying as a feminist, escalated the conversation with damaging claims.

The X user suggested cheating allegations on Rudeboy with his housemaid.

One account, identified as @chubbiedivah, alleged that the singer coerced their household help, suggesting she was underage at the time, further claiming he expelled his then-wife and sister-in-law after being confronted.

The post quickly caught the attention of Rudeboy’s fans, who drew his attention to it.

In a swift reaction, the “Reason With Me” hitmaker vowed to track down the user and hold them accountable.

He wrote, “I hardly reply, but you see this one @chubbiedivah, if you like go private or leave X, I will find you, I will use every necessary means, power, resources and money.

“You will face the law, I will use you to set an example, a scapegoat. Your only way out is to leave the surface of this earth and relocate to space. To everyone that brought my attention to her tweet, thank you.”

Following his response, the user in question deactivated both her X and Instagram accounts, seemingly in an attempt to avoid further fallout.

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Single mothers can’t raise boys properly – Jim Iyke

Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has stirred a bit of controversy after sharing his opinion about single mothers, stating that they cannot raise boys properly. He declared, “A woman can’t raise a man, they’re not built for it. A single mother cannot raise men properly.”

You need a man that you trust, and there has to be a male presence because women are naturally built to nurture, to love. If you’re going to raise a man, he’s going to be everything like that man who left you. You need someone who would discipline him and teach him how to grind.

Recalling an incident while on holiday in France with his son, the actor shared how he handled a situation where his son was bullied during a football game.

I was at a beach at the side of France once with my son. He was playing with a bunch of kids and I think he got tired. He’s a terrible football player so they dribbled the hell out of him and took his ball. When he came back to me crying, I didn’t even act like I knew him and I told him to be a man. One of the mothers of the sons stepped aside to watch how I handled him. This is why you need a man.

His comments have since sparked mixed reactions, with many arguing that single mothers are fully capable of raising well-rounded men.

See reactions below:

Women in general don suffer shaaaa. Every eke market day, women this, women that.

Lost my dad at Age 11- my mother raised my siblings and I! The farthest thing I’m from is a weak man, if I tell you what I have been through in this life and what I have achieved, someone who has their both parents fit craze if them go through half. Single mothers raise weak men! Mumu talk!

Don’t repeat that, my grandma raised five sons and they’re all handsome, successful, and lovely men – a true testament to her parenting!

It’s not that a mother can’t raise a boy; she absolutely can. But every boy still needs a man’s input at some point in his life. I was raised by my mum and I turned out strong, but I can also recognise there were certain touches and lessons I missed, the kind that usually come from a father. That balance matters.

Recall that Jim Iyke, in a recent interview, described modern feminism as a crime. The 48-year-old also addressed the “double standards” he believes is the bane of the movement, affirming his strong disapproval of what he thinks it is: a two-faced approach to gender dynamics.

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