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Comedian ‘Mr Jollof’ Urges Nigerians, Africans to Appreciate kids Given to Them by God
A Nigerian comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, popularly known as ‘Mr Jollof’, has urged Nigerians, Africans to appreciate the kids God blessed them with regardless of the gender, as he thanked Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for her recent achievement.
Okonjo-Iweala was appointed as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Her term would begin on Mar. 1 2021, when she would become the first woman and the first African to hold the office.
The renowned comedian, who took to his Instagram handle @mr.
jollof_ in a video clip to give this advise, stated that the mentality of believing that only male children could take the family name to limelight should be expunged by Nigerians and Africans.“God bless every Female child. God bless Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, God bless Nigeria,”he wrote.
According to him, Okonjo-Iweala has changed the thinking of Nigerian men with her new status as WTO’s Director-General, also, proves that women could make it in life as well.
Mr Jollof, in that video clip, also condemned people who only rejoice at the news of baby boys being delivered, because of the belief that they would make their fathers proud.
He continued by thanking the newly appointed Director-General for changing the narrative of Nigerians and Africans, regarding women attaining high positions in life.
Mr Jollof further stressed on the need for people to appreciate whatever gender God decided to bless them with, because any of them could take the family’s name to places.
Mr Jollof is a Nigerian Comedian and Media Activist, who is currently an ambassador of Billionairebet, one of Nigeria’s top betting company and also an ambassador of Instant Pickup a top notch laundry app in Nigeria.
He became popular in Nigeria internet space, when he debuted as a comedian as well as a being known as a media activist from Delta State, Nigeria.
He grew up in his home town, Warri, Delta State, where he had all his education before he debuted as an activist as well as a media entertainer.
According to him, he debuted into the entertainment industry out of the love and passion he developed for entertainment.
He is the kind of person who loves to see everybody around him smiling.
The comedian is a hard worker, very tenacious and a go-getter, who dreams big and work towards achieving them in the right way,
He has so far made himself a force to reckon with in the entertainment industry, with numerous awards and honours to his credits.(NAN)
Entertainment/Arts/Culture
BBNaija Season 11: Keivo Becomes Second Housemate to be Disqualified
Keivo has become the second Big Brother Naija housemate to be disqualified from Season 11.
This follows his physical altercation with fellow housemate, Tram.
The fight broke out after Tram accused Keivo of taking one of his shirts.
Keivo did not take the allegation of theft lightly, and the situation eventually became violent.
It took the intervention of other housemates to calm both men down.
On Tuesday, Biggie sent ninjas to escort Keivo out of the house through the storeroom.
Biggie eventually gathered the remaining contestants and confirmed Keivo’s disqualification.
Nomy was the first housemate to be disqualified due to repeated defiance and refusal to wear an assigned punishment outfit.
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Mofe-Damijo Envisions Bright Future for Nigeria at 66
Veteran actor and public speaker, Richard Mofe-Damijo, has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, describing the country as a work in progress, on its 66th Independence Anniversary on Oct. 1.
Mofe-Damijo said this while speaking on Nigeria’s journey at 66 at the Pivot Nigeria conference in Lagos.
He said although Nigeria had shortcomings, its relatively young age as a nation meant citizens should remain patient while continuing to contribute to its development.
“A bright one. We are a country, we’re a work in progress, and we must continue just doing the work,” he said.
According to him, building a civilisation takes time, adding that Nigeria at 66 remained young compared with many countries regarded as leading nations today.
He, however, stressed that the country’s age should not be an excuse for its shortcomings.
Mofe-Damijo urged Nigerians to remain committed to building the country and contributing positively to its growth.
He said every Nigerian was an ambassador of the country, noting that individual conduct could influence Nigeria’s reputation locally and internationally.
The actor urged citizens to demonstrate discipline, professionalism, punctuality and integrity in their daily activities.
He said Nigerians should view representing the country as a responsibility rather than a burden.
Mofe-Damijo added that Nigeria’s reputation would be strengthened when citizens consistently demonstrated excellence and maintained positive values wherever they found themselves. (NAN)
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My Wife Paid $20k for Her Surgery Herself, Peller Fires Back at Carter Efe
Nigerian content creator and streamer, Peller, has fired back at Carter Efe after the streamer compared their relationships while praising his new girlfriend, Jasmine.
Carter had described Jasmine as exceptionally beautiful and made derogatory remarks about Peller’s wife, Jarvis, while comparing their relationships in a video circulating on social media.
Reacting to the remarks, Peller defended Jarvis and said he has no problem spending money on his wife because he loves and appreciates her.
Peller said Jarvis is financially independent and does not rely on him for her personal needs, adding that she can afford major expenses herself.
“Mumu guy, if you want to let your girlfriend or your wife know how beautiful they are, you can appreciate their beauty with a house or a car,” Peller said.
He also claimed that Jarvis recently paid for her surgery herself, saying the bill was about $20,000.
“My wife have her money and she still fine join. I appreciate her with a car,” he added.
Peller further criticised Carter for allegedly discouraging his partners from working while relying on the money he makes from Twitch.
He said his decision to spend money on Jarvis was not about comparing her with anyone but about showing how much he loves his wife.
“That one na less wetin I go use appreciate her next. We don’t know, it might be a [car], I Love my woman not by comparing her with your girlfriend or ex wey no get talent to make there own big money,” Peller said.
He ended by telling Carter to respect Jarvis, whom he described as “the best”.


