Controversial singer, Speed Darlington finally apologizes to Burna Boy, as he claims he was only exploring his comedic side.
It would be recalled that last week, the rapper was reported missing, after going AWOL for three days, following which it was revealed that he had been arrested and thrown into detention.
Speed Darlington.
Reports revealed that his arrest was in connection to his distasteful comments about the singer, Burna Boy and his mom.
Following his release, Speed Darlington has released an apology to the singer via his attorneys.
Burna Boy.
According to him, he didn’t mean to defame him, but was only exploring his ‘comedic side.’
The statement read …
“PUBLIC STATEMENT. Without prejudice.
Our client, having taken time to reflect on the events of the past few days, deems it necessary to release this statement through his legal representatives which shall therefore serve as his official statement and comment on the event.
l. Our client believes strongly in collaboration and healthy competition. He appreciates his colleague’s artistry and is confident that his colleague equally appreciates his craft. There have never been any prior discord or unresolved differences between them.
2. Our client whom many have come to know as a “joy-giver” made the video in question purely for laughs and for its entertainment value, with no intention to malign or defame. Our client was only exploring his comedic side, and while the content may have been interpreted as extreme, it was never meant to harm or put a stain on his colleague’s reputation. He did not foresee the level of public attention the video would attract.
3. Our client, who holds his mother in the highest regard, does not condone disrespect towards mothers or women in general. He therefore confided in us that the video which was said to have disrespected his colleague’s mom was a “misrepresentation of words” or a slip of the tongue. If any remarks made were perceived as disrespectful towards his colleague’s mother, such comments were unintended.
4. Our client having recognized his position as an influential member of the society and a role model has henceforth taken the responsibility to set a positive example. He does not condone the use of social media platforms to malign, defame and disrespect individuals and has committed to using his influence to foster peace and set a good example moving forward.
5. Finally, our client has privately reached out to his colleague and his team in the spirit of brotherhood and extension of an olive branch and to offer further clarification in person to him. This publication only serves as an official statement/ comment of our client on the event and should not be mistaken as an admission of guilt (if there be any) and should therefore never be taken as such. STAN ALIEKE, Esq.
[Counsel to Mr. Darlington Achakpo AKA Speed PUBLIC STATEMENT. Without prejudice.
Our client, having taken time to reflect on the events of the past few days, deems it necessary to release this statement through his legal representatives which shall therefore serve as his official statement and comment on the event.
l. Our client believes strongly in collaboration and healthy competition. He appreciates his colleague’s artistry and is confident that his colleague equally appreciates his craft. There have never been any prior discord or unresolved differences between them.
2. Our client whom many have come to know as a “joy-giver” made the video in question purely for laughs and for its entertainment value, with no intention to malign or defame. Our client was only exploring his comedic side, and while the content may have been interpreted as extreme, it was never meant to harm or put a stain on his colleague’s reputation. He did not foresee the level of public attention the video would attract.
3. Our client, who holds his mother in the highest regard, does not condone disrespect towards mothers or women in general. He therefore confided in us that the video which was said to have disrespected his colleague’s mom was a “misrepresentation of words” or a slip of the tongue. If any remarks made were perceived as disrespectful towards his colleague’s mother, such comments were unintended.
4. Our client having recognized his position as an influential member of the society and a role model has henceforth taken the responsibility to set a positive example. He does not condone the use of social media platforms to malign, defame and disrespect individuals and has committed to using his influence to foster peace and set a good example moving forward.
5. Finally, our client has privately reached out to his colleague and his team in the spirit of brotherhood and extension of an olive branch and to offer further clarification in person to him. This publication only serves as an official statement/ comment of our client on the event and should not be mistaken as an admission of guilt (if there be any) and should therefore never be taken as such. STAN ALIEKE, Esq.
Famed singer-songwriter, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng a.k.a Skales has opened up on the reason why he regrets not having baby mamas.
The ‘Jogo’ crooner spoke on this while in an interview with the media personality, VJ Adams.
Skales.
Skales stated that he regrets not having multiple baby mamas like other musicians.
According to him, the reason for this is that he is the only one remaining in his bloodline and everyone is reliant on him to produce a heir that would continue their family bloodline.
He said …
“Right now I regret not having baby mamas. I really regret. Because I’m like the only one in my bloodline alive right now. I think I am receiving applications.”
Netizens’ reactions …
@Ovoh_of_Lagos said: “Use your pre.ek wisely”
@itsleeswhag wrote: “It’s not too late bruhh, you can do it today!
SHALOM”
@bet_tipx commented: “I thought he got married one time”
@Guzzii_vibes stated: “Wow imagine being in prison for life sentence and having this type of realization. Omooo
Skales better start having babies”
@abiodun_iskilu commented: “Wetin no good we don see am as norms for our society. U regret not having baby mamas see mumu talk sha”
@Visszy said: “You regret not having hoes bathing your kids or you regret not having a child from your wife. Ozuor”
Celebrity couple, Banky W and wife, Adesua Etomi-Wellington welcome their second child in the US.
The family who recently moved to the United States took to social media to make the announcement.
Adesua Etomi-Wellington.
Banky W shared adorable photos of his wife showing her baby bump and penned a beautiful accompanying piece.
He noted how the new addition is a blessing and an enrichment to their family.
“First, we had each other, then we had your brother, then God sent you and now? NOW, we have everything.😍😍😍,” he wrote.
Reactions have followed …
morenikemolehin said: “Some people are just blessed with beauty no matter the season they are in because what manner of divine beauty is this 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 congratulations!!!!!”
mofeduncan remarked: “Here we go!!! 😍😍😍 Greatness carrying greatness!”
aneres142002 stated: “Just goes to show that being classy is also very sexy very respectable.”
i_am_onyi_empire wrote: “This is the kind of pregnancy photo I love 😘, no exposure of sensitive part just show us the bump finish”
BBNaija housemate, Kellyrae has emerged as the winner of the Season 9 reality TV show, securing the grand prize of ₦100 million.
This announcement was made during the grand finale, marking the end of a thrilling 71-day season.
BBNaija season 9 winner, Kellyrae.
The Big Brother Naija Season 9 kicked off on July 28, 2024, with 28 housemates grouped into 14 pairs.
Each pair entered the house with hopes of reaching the finale and winning the show’s grand prize.
Throughout the season, the housemates entertained viewers with countless dramas and highlights.
Out of the original 28 housemates, only 8 made it to the final week, as 20 others were evicted prior to the finale.
The final eight contestants are Anita, Kellyrae, Nelly, Onyeka, Ozee, Sooj, Victoria, and Wanni.
The series of evictions, detailed below, shaped the journey to the grand prize.
Eviction Recap:
Tami and Toyosi: The first eviction occurred on August 4, 2024, when Damilola and Toyosi were sent home.
Tami, who received only 2.21% of the total votes, was in the bottom four alongside Chekas, Streeze, and the Radicals, who were saved by custodians Nne and Chinne.
Chinne and Nne: The duo, known as NdiNne, became the second pair evicted from the show, following Tami’s exit the previous week.
They found themselves in the bottom four alongside Radicals, Zinwe, and Flourish, ultimately being evicted by the custodians Streeze.
Streeze: Mayor Frosh and Toby Forge, the Streeze duo, were the third pair to exit the house.
Flourish: Comprising DJ Flo and Rhuthee, Flourish was the fourth pair to leave. Initially, they were among four pairs with the lowest votes, but Wanni and Handi saved the Beta pair, leading to Flourish’s eviction.
Zinwe: Zion and Chinwe, known as the power couple Zinwe, were the fifth pair to be evicted due to receiving the lowest public votes, closely followed by Beta and Chekas.
Radicals: The gym bros Fairme David and Mickey became the sixth pair to leave on September 1, 2024, after being eliminated based on public votes.
End of Pair Evictions:
Following the eviction of the Radicals, Big Brother announced the end of pair-based evictions, forcing the remaining housemates to compete as individuals for the ₦100 million grand prize.
Solo Evictions:
During the subsequent love eviction show, housemates began being evicted individually.
Ben and Chizoba:Ben was the first solo housemate evicted on September 15, followed closely by Chizoba, as they received the lowest votes among the nominees.
Handi: Handi became the 15th housemate to be evicted.
Tjay: The 16th housemate to leave Season 9 was Tjay.
Shaun: On September 22, Shaun was evicted, receiving the third-lowest votes among nominees.
Kassia: The 18th housemate to leave was Kassia, a married female partner of Kellyrae, marking another unexpected exit.
Topher and Ocee:Topher from the Aces pair and Ocee from the Mbadiwe twins became the 19th and 20th housemates to be evicted from Season 9.
Sooj was the 21st housemate to be evicted, followed by Anita (22nd), Ozee (23rd), Nelly (24th), Victoria (25th), Onyeka (26th), and Wanni (27th).
BBNaija runner-ups:
– Wanni, 1st runner-up
– Onyeka, 2nd runner-up
– Victoria, 3rd runner-up
– Nelly, 4th runner-up
– Ozee, 5th runner-up
– Anita, 6th runner-up
– Sooj, 7th runner-up
This list highlights the runner-up positions for BBNaija.
The season concluded with Kellyrae’s victory, and fans eagerly anticipate what the next installment of Big Brother Naija will bring.
BBNaija season 9 winner, Kellyrae announced that he and his wife, Kassia, have set a new record as the first couple to ever win the reality TV show.
During the announcement, which followed a tight contest with 27 other housemates, he expressed his shock to the host, Ebuka, about their historic victory.
BBNaija season 9 winner, Kellyrae.
He joyfully shared with Ebuka that their win marks the first time a couple has ever triumphed in the show’s history.
Fans erupted in cheers as he made the statement, celebrating the monumental achievement.
After the announcement, supporters flooded the community page with congratulatory messages for the couple’s remarkable win.
See some reactions below:
@Unwanobong: “Congratulations Kelly it was married and seal by God.”
@BrianTubey1: “finally we feasted!!! CONGRATULATIONS KELLY!!”
@beta_karthik: “It’s always inspiring to see couples like you and your wife thriving on the show.”
@Favour10x:“Yes cause you decided to hide it🤷so you didn’t break anything.”
@Barronessking: “This is what the show want to achieve but this is not truly the winner in the real sense of entertainment.”
An online poll has predicted that Wanni, a housemate from the BBNaija season 9 edition, will defeat Kellyrae in the grand finale and win the ₦100 million grand prize.
In a post shared on a TikTok page as a TikToker presented information showing the rankings and vote counts of the housemates competing for the grand prize.
BBNaija housemate, Wanni.
As the BBNaija reality TV show approaches its grand finale, top contestants like Wanni, Kellyrae, and a few others have experienced a surge in their fan bases, with supporters campaigning both online and offline for their victory.
With less than 30 hours to the finale, the TikToker’s poll predicts Wanni as the winner, having outpaced Kellyrae and six other contestants with hundreds of votes.
As the poll results gained traction online, fans flocked to the comment section of the post to share their opinions.
See some reactions below:
emmycaleb: “🤣🤣🤣🤣 I can’t wait for u to delete dis on Sunday.”
daniel101: “BBN CAN NEVER RISK THE WINNER TO WANNI THE MONEY MARIED.”
Priscilla😙: “Sunday will shock you guys 😂😂because some people fans does not make noise so you guys are looking down on them 😂😂🤣Sunday will be the shockers day.”
Old&Advanced: “GOD have already blessed wanni with that car , I’m happy for her so that Kelly ray can win the show ✌️✌️.”
Gbetuwa Fatmata: “Congratulations wanni💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 ur crown is waiting for u, can’t wait tomorrow. Victory is ours, D money is married to wanni.”
Fiona: “You see how baye won since no drama? Very classy, very demure, That is how we want this season’s winner, no drama queen, maybe till next year.”
user3619062742852: “na una get online poll we get the original one na so we agree with wanni before she enter bbn.”
BBNaija housemate, Kellyrae is trending on social media as his music video wins hearts ahead of the Big Brother Naija grand finale.
This was revealed in a post shared by a user on X, formerly known as Twitter.
BBNaija housemate, Kellyrae.
In the post, the user praised Kellyrae’s musical talent, writing: “Wow!!! Doublekay Kellyrae can sing🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 nice one Kelly,” after watching the video and hearing the song.
As the video gained traction online, many other social media users watched the clip and quickly flocked to the comments section to share their reactions.
See some reactions below:
@Symply_Queenb: “This is beautiful, his fans needs to hype his songs when the show is over. kelly+Kassia equals One❤️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️.”
@puremaureen: “I don’t know why anytime I listen to this song it takes me far and wide, and it makes me feel some type of way.”
@Emelda435531: “Who won d show, u ve been giving us accurate result since. So tell us for d last time.”
@TheViralVirus0: “Wow!!! Doublekay Kellyrae’s voice is on fire! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Such an amazing talent. Well done, Kelly!”
@PerfectUgom4321: “Then make him go for talent show , Wetin u Dey worry person ear .”
Fans of BBNaija housemate Wanni have taken to the streets in large numbers, wearing customized T-shirts, to solicit votes for her ahead of the reality TV show’s grand finale.
This was revealed in a post shared on TikTok by one of her supporters. In the video, several fans are seen wearing black customized T-shirts, while a few others sported red ones.
BBNaija: Fans flood streets in customized T-shirts to rally votes for WanniBBNaija housemate, Wanni.
The event, organized by these supporters, aims to boost Wanni’s popularity and garner votes for her to win the ₦100 million grand prize in the BBNaija Season 9 edition.
As the post gained traction online, many viewers flocked to the comment section to share their thoughts.
See some reactions below:
HajiyaHauwaShehuSibombo: “wanni all the way in shaa Allah.”
confidence: “God will bless everyone voting for wanni 🏆.”
AirNeeOla: “Well done guys God will crown our efforts.”
Emmanuel Debby: “thanks my people wanni for the money.”
A fan of BBNaija housemate Kellyrae has melted hearts by securing 500 votes for him within 24 hours to help him win the show’s ₦100 million grand prize.
This was revealed in a video shared on the popular social media platform TikTok.
BBNaija housemate, Kellyrae.
In the video, the lady can be seen lying down as she explains her efforts in securing the 500 votes for Kellyrae.
While she continues to rally for more votes, a voice in the background asks why she is so committed to supporting the male housemate. She responds by saying she likes him because he is a nice person.
This comes amid the ongoing reality TV show, where Kellyrae and seven other contestants are competing for the grand prize as the finale approaches.
