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How We Arrested 19yr-old Female DELSU Student Who Impersonated Wizkid, Duped Fans Over N12.9m — Manager Sunday Are.

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Fresh facts have emerged regarding the identity of the lady who impersonated Nigerian pop star, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, aka Wizkid on social media and defrauded the singer’s fans.

It had been reported that the Lagos State Police Command had arrested the 19-year-old girl, Ifeoma Nelly, who reportedly defrauded many people of over $65,000, equivalent of about N12.9million.

Her arrest reportedly came after the singer complained to the police commissioner that someone had been impersonating him and collecting money for shows.

The police swung into action and the 19-year-old was apprehended.

Nelly is said to be a student of Industrial Chemistry at the Delta State University.

She was reportedly arrested through the combined efforts of Wizkid’s Manager, Mr. Sunday Are, policemen from Lagos and an Australian.

According to the statement by the singer’s manger, the suspected fraudster was arrested when she came to Lagos to collect part payment of $25,000 from some Australians at a hotel in Lagos, so that Wizkid would go to Australia to perform.

Before the suspect used to collect payment via electronic, but because she was desperate to get her hands on the $25,000, she decided to meet the Australian.

Revealing how the suspect was arrested, the statement said, “The lady said she had been posing on Facebook and defrauding people for three years, using Wizkid.”

“Nelly, when asked if she had other members assisting her, insisted that she was the only one running the show.

“She has collected money from different people. If you don’t have evidence against her, she would deny it but if you show her evidence, she would tell you the truth. There was the case of the $53,000, which we had to refund to the owner. She confirmed that she was the one who collected it.

“There was another payment of $12,500 from Germany. The Germany people sent details of how they paid the money to her. She couldn’t deny it.

“We had to start refunding money to different victims when the nefarious activities of the suspect became embarrassing.

“We had been having problems with different clients because of this. We keep refunding all the money. It was an issue.

“When it became serious, we had to refund the money to victims. Some people will just go, write in papers that Wikzid disappointed them. They would say Wizkid and his manager collected money and didn’t come to perform.

Meanwhile, we didn’t know about those shows. The lady, not only use Wizkid’s name to open the Facebook accounts, but also used Wizkid’s name to register the phone she was using.

“Whenever someone calls her or she calls someone, its Wizkid’s name that would show.

“True caller shows Wizkid. We need everybody to help us fight this. We’ve started working towards doing something about the fake accounts.

“I and Wizkid went to Zambia for a show. We were there when I received a call from some people in Australia. The caller said he wanted to know if he was speaking with Sunday Are, Wizkid’s manager. The Australian said that he had been speaking with someone, pretending to be Are.

“The Australian said that he had almost concluded negotiation for Wizkid to come to Australia to perform and was just about to pay $25,000 part payment, when he heard that Wizkid was in Zambia.

“They said someone wanted to collect money from them in Lagos, Nigeria, for Wizkid to come and perform. They now found out that I was in Zambia.

“I planned with them on how to make this arrest. I talked to them to convince the suspect to come and collect cash in a hotel in Lagos. That was how I managed to arrest her.

“She came along with two friends. They were two ladies and a guy. She looked like a guy.

“It took us three to four hours before we could believe she was a lady. She wore native clothes and spotted low cut, like she is Sunday Are. She wore Rolex wrist watch. She bought clothes for the lady that came with her because that one said she didn’t have any clothes good enough to wear to come and collect the money.

“The arrest happened in a hotel in Lagos.

“I planted policemen inside the hotel room. The people gave the lady an Australian number, saying the Australian didn’t have a Nigerian number.

“Everything looked genuine. The show was to be in Australia, the phone number was an Australian number and the man she was speaking with, was a white man. But the man was actually in Australia, directing them to come to the hotel to collect cash.

“They entered the room and we arrested them,” he added.

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I Slept With A Female Producer To Land A Movie Role — Nollywood Actor Seun Jimoh

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Seun Sean Jimoh, Nollywood actor, has revealed how he had no choice but to sleep with a movie producer to get a movie role.

During a recent Talktobee podcast, Seun Jimoh discussed his career and early years with Nollywood actress Biola Adebayo.

Speaking on the show, Jimoh disclosed that, despite growing up without a father, he had one of the best fathers ever and was nurtured by his mother.

He claimed that in order to get a role, he needed to establish a sexual relationship with a film director.

The actor also disclosed that he was seeking ways to amuse himself and that a married father of three children also attempted to have fun with him.

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‘Make We Halla’ Challenge: Charles Inojie, Ali Nuhu Encourage Participation in Social Media Movement

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Renowned Nigerian actors Charles Inojie and Ali Nuhu have expressed heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming success of the viral anti-domestic violence video ‘Make We Halla’. The video, which has garnered widespread attention and praise since its release, tackles the pressing issue of domestic violence in Nigeria.

Inojie and Nuhu have utilized their platforms to tackle this menace head-on. The success of “Make We Halla” testifies to the impact of collaborative efforts in addressing social issues.

Inojie expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support received from Nigerians nationwide, emphasizing the importance of not remaining a silent bystander when we know Domestic violence is taking place. He commented, “we are truly grateful for the tremendous response to ‘Make We Halla’. The outpouring of support and engagement from the public has been inspiring. Now we want to take the momentum to the next level. We are asking bystanders to take action – Make We Halla – to show they don’t agree with violence and take a stand.”

 

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Inojie, in a new video, has asked his audience to get involved too; the #MakeWeHalla Challenge invites individuals to show that they will make Halla in the face of domestic violence, by posting a video or photo of them making noise with the hashtag #MakeWeHalla. Nuhu has since encouraged his fans to join in the challenge, saying, “It is time to turn those words into action.

Let’s show the world that you will halla anywhere you see Domestic Violence.”
Inojie and Nuhu will be looking for the most creative ideas to share on their platforms. Plus, Inojie has announced that there will be a prize for the best.

This great initiative will further mobilize the public to have some fun, whilst coming together and take a stand against domestic violence in their own communities.

It’s indeed time to come together to make a difference and raise our voices in the face of domestic violence. Our voices have the power to show abusers we do not agree with violence, and help break the culture of silence around this issue. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a worthy cause as you join #MakeWeHalla challenge.

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Faith Itohan’s Groundbreaking Psycho Drama ‘Unknown Pandemic’ Soon To Hit Screens [BTS PHOTOS]

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In a groundbreaking production helmed by film producer Faith Itohan and acclaimed film director Tunde Olaoye, Nollywood is again prepared to shed light on a silent yet prevalent threat in society – the Unknown Pandemic.

The soon-to-be-released film starring Kehinde Bankole and Swanky JKA is a thought-provoking cinematic masterpiece that analyses the delicate relationship between culture and love.

Aptly titled ‘Unknown Pandemic’, the film navigates the intricate web of human emotions and societal norms in the face of an unseen adversary.

The synopsis of the movie teases at the ambiguity surrounding this mysterious pandemic, which has left many grappling with its implications. Director Tunde Olaoye masterfully orchestrates a narrative that refuses to shy away from the uncomfortable truths, challenging viewers to confront the harsh realities of a world where the line between love and devastation is blurred.

Having wrapped up principal photography in December, 2023, the film is in its final post-production phase.

The story follows the life of Ebi, as played by Bankole. She embodies resilience amidst the chaos inflicted by the unknown pandemic. Her blossoming romance with Fred, played by the talented Swanky JKA, serves as a poignant backdrop against which the complexities of love and pain are explored.

As the tale unfolds, viewers are confronted with profound questions: Does love inherently come with pain? Are there unseen demons lurking beneath the surface of seemingly tranquil waters? Through the compelling performances of the cast, the audience is invited to ponder these existential queries and grapple with the harsh truths they unveil.

With its unflinching portrayal of the human condition, this film is poised to leave a lasting impact on audiences, igniting conversations and inspiring action in the fight against the Unknown Pandemic.

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