I didn’t realise how far I’ve come till I left Nigeria, says Tems

Fast-rising Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, said that she didn’t realise how far she had come till she left Nigeria.

She said this via her verified Instagram page on Saturday, as she celebrated the one year anniversary of her debut EP For Broken Ears

Tems wrote, “GANG, It’s one year of For Broken Ears today. Really Feels like ages ago. I cannot tell it all what the Most High has done for me. Turned me into a trailblazer.

“Though we are all mad, I have decided not to disguise anymore. I didn’t realise just how far I have come till I left home. Nigeria does that to you.

“I pray we all see the power we have but we’re all too busy disguising. No more. I enter the door with my full chest.

If you are seeing this, own your madness. And let your light shine. Thank you for the abundance of love. I appreciate you GANG.”

This comes a few days after Tems met with global superstar Rihanna at Los Angeles in the United States.

BBNaija: Beatrice evicted

Big Brother Naija housemate, Beatrice, has been evicted from the reality show..

Beatrice is the third housemate to be evicted from the show.

Yerins and Niyi were earlier evicted.

Ebuka, who announced their eviction, also introduced three housemates to the house.

They are Michael, JMK, Kayvee.

Bbnaija: Three new housemates welcomed to the show

Organisers of Big Brother Naija, BBNaija Season 6, on Sunday night introduced three new housemates to the ‘Shine Ya eye’ house.

Earlier, BBNaija host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu during Sunday live show first introduced a new housemate, Michael.

Few minutes after the eviction of Yerins, two other housemates, Ololade and JMK were introduced into the house.

It is not certain what the organisers are up to this season as this twist comes as a shock to viewers and housemates.

Ololade is a photographer and wants to show the world his view by being on the show.

Jumoke (JMK) on the other hand is a lawyer.

Rachel Oniga’s family announces burial date

The family of late Nollywood Actress, Rachel Oniga has fixed August 26 and 27, 2021, for her burial.

The deceased’s son, Mr Tunji Oniga, made the announcement on Wednesday in Lagos.

Oniga told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the wake keep would hold August 26 at her residence in Magodo, Lagos.

According to him, she would be laid to rest on August 27 at a cemetery yet to be disclosed by the family.

He said, ”My mother’s death is shocking to me, in fact, I don’t believe she is dead. When I see her phone rings and she isn’t there to take the call, the reality will dawn on me.

”She was a philanthropist, who is always bothered about the needs of others.”

Oniga died after battling with heart related ailment on July 30, aged 64.

Rachel Oniga was born on May 23, 1957 in Ebute Metta, Lagos.

The veteran actress started her acting career in 1993, shortly after her divorce.

Over the years, she featured in notable Nigerian films, such as “Sango”, a movie scripted by Wale Ogunyemi, produced and directed by Obafemi Lasode and Wale Adenuga’s television series, Super Story.

Rachel Oniga, Nollywood actress is dead

Veteran Nollywood actress, Rachel Oniga has died at the age of 64.

She passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021, from COVID-19 complications.

Until her death, Oniga was one of the most popular and influential actors in Nollywood.

Originally from Eku in Delta State, she was born on 23 May, 1957, in Ebute Metta, Lagos State.

Oniga made her Nollywood debut in the 1996 hit movie ‘Onome’ and went on to star in several big productions including ‘Sango’ and Wale Adenuga’s TV series, ‘Super story.’

The divorcee is survived by three children and several grandchildren.

BBNaija: Biggie reveals two wild cards

Biggie, on Thursday revealed that Maria and Pere are the wild cards in the ongoing Big Brother Naija, BBNaija season 6.

Recall that Biggie while addressing the 22 housemates on Sunday night, gave them a task to unveil the two wild cards.

Biggie Brother had said if the housemates get the answer correctly, the wild cards would be evicted next week during the live show and if not, the two wild cards would remain on the show to compete for the N90m grand prize like others.

However, Biggie made the revelation during Pere and Maria’s diary sessions.

The told Biggie how well they have played being the wild cards.

BBNaija: I feel inferior to other housemates – Sammie breaks down in tears

Big Brother Naija Season 6 housemate, Sammie, broke down in tears on Wednesday.

The ‘Shine Ya Eye’ housemate became emotional after saying he feels inferior to his colleagues on the reality show.

Sammie, before entering the reality show, was a student of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU).

According to him, he started feeling inferior and this made him cry in the house during the cultural drama rehearsal last night as he saw himself as the one with the least abilities among the housemates.

Explaining to Angel, he said, “I was in the garden and just started thinking and looking at everybody like, from different places, and I just had a thought of where I was coming from personally and what I’m doing here.

“I don’t know what triggered me crying but it just happened.”

Angel, consoling him, advised him to start practicing positive self-affirmation.

“You have to remind yourself that you are sufficient, and you’re equal to everyone. Nobody here is better than you,” Angel said.

BBNaija: Obi Cubana announces housemate he will support

Obi Cubana, has revealed Big Brother Naija ‘Shine Ya Eye’ housemate he will support this year.

Recall that on Saturday, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu welcomed 11 housemates into the house.

They are: Boma, WhiteMoney, Emmanuel, JayPaul, Pere, Niyi, Yerins, Cross, Yousef, Sammie and Saga.

This year, there will be double launch shows; the first on Saturday, 24 July and the second on Sunday, 25 July.

The female housemates will be welcomed during the live show on Sunday.

However, On Sunday, Cubana reposted a picture of Cross with the caption, “He is from Oba, because of that, he gets my support.”

BBNaija: How we’ll welcome females – Male housemates

The male ‘Shine Ya Eye’ housemates of the Big Brother Naija show have revealed plans to prank the female housemates.

Recall that the show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, had during Saturday premiere, said the female housemates will be welcomed to the house on Sunday.

However, the housemates, who seemed excited to welcome the females, have perfected their prank.

Emmanuel and Saga, who came up with the idea, said they should disguise themselves as the show ninjas to welcome the girls.

Contributing, Niyi said they have to mask up with a black shirt so that the girls will not suspect that they are fellow housemates.

Niyi added that all the girls would be ushered into one room and they would later reveal to the girls that they are housemates.

Big brother Naija unveils theme for Season 6

The theme for the Big Brother Naija Season 6 reality show is unveiled to be ‘Shine Your Eyes’ quite a hard one to guess as that of the previous year was curated from the situation of COVID-19 around the world, ‘Lockdown.’

The first five housemates of the show to be introduced are males; Boma, Yousef Garba, Whitemoney, Pere, and Saga.

All three seem really determined and the excitement in their voice can be felt from a mile away.