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Nollywood Actor Ibrahim Chatta, in a recent chat with Saturday Beats, has stated that he was aware of all the negative things written about him but never felt it was necessary to speak up.

He said that he had always been careful so that his words would not be misconstrued to suit the purpose of some online news outfits. The versatile artist seemed to have been forced to voice out when he was tagged a wife beater, an appellation which he described as wicked and false. The thespian said that unknown to many of the authors of the write-ups, he has been denied so many endorsement deals. He further challenged anyone who calls him a wife beater to present a proof which shows him battering his wife.

He said, “I am aware that if one should search for my name on the internet, most reports that would pop up would be that I am a wife beater but all those things are false. I have just one question to ask the media and public; if truly I am a wife beater, how come there is no proof or evidence to support that fact? We are in the age of social media and if truly I am a wife beater, one of my alleged victims ought to have taken to their social media page to post a picture of bruises or a black eye but there is nothing like that. Does it mean that of all the women I had dated and allegedly beaten up, none of them has proof or a scar to show that those stories are true?

“There were so many speculations when I got married to Salamat who is the daughter of a senator. We parted ways because she admitted to me that she no longer trusted or loved me. I begged her to come back home because I was worried about what my fans and friends would think about me as I am a role model to many. My ex-wife told me that she had been acting all the while we were together as she had stopped loving me since 2012, shortly after our Nikkah. Despite that, I still begged her to come home because the way Nigerians judge when it comes to marriage, the man is always at fault. The case is normally worse for us actors because they see us as flirts. After pleading with her, I had no choice but to let go and the next thing I heard people say was that her mother came to my house and found it unfit for her daughter to stay.

“I live in a four bedroomed apartment with two sitting rooms. I have dependants because I like people around me. She knew this about me before we got married and when the rumour mongers realised that their initial rumour did not hold water, they said that I beat her the same way I beat my baby mama. My question has always been this; how rich can I be to beat the daughter of a politician, a senator and I would not have been locked up? Anyone that claims that I am a wife beater should present proof other than mere hearsay.

Chatta said that contrary to rumours that he had got married for more than three times, he said his marriage to his current wife is the second. “I have only had two marriages. The first was with Salamat and the other I have is with my present wife. I also had a baby with a lady earlier in life. I wish her well most especially because she bore my first child. We maintain a cordial relationship and we are still friends till date. I am not a womaniser or serial lover. The nature of this profession makes it easy for women to flock around us. It has always been like this for us.

Chatta who described himself as an emotional person said most of those write-ups make him cry. “I always feel very bad when I read untrue stories about myself. I used to cry a lot until I had to tell myself that there is really nothing I can do about it. I have decided to let God be the judge. Everything I have done is to make people happy through the roles I interpret; so it is very sad that people prefer to peddle lies about me. What people read about me most times is false, it is not who I am.

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Tiktoker Peller, Jarvis Expecting First Child With Jarvis, Reveals Baby Bump

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Popular tiktokers and celebrity couple, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, known as Jarvis, have announced that they are expecting their first child.

 

The celebrity couple announced the exciting news with their fans and followers through their official pages on Instagram and TikTok via joint posts.

 

In the post shared online, they unveiled photos showing off Jarvis’ baby bump while Peller was with her in the photoshoot.

 

The announcement comes just months after their grand wedding in August, one of the year’s most talked-about celebrity weddings.

 

In the heartfelt post, Peller and Jarvis reflected on how far they have come as a couple, describing their journey as one written by God.

 

“From two people who once had no idea where this journey would take us… to husband and wife, and now soon to be parents,” the couple wrote.

 

“We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, we’ve prayed, we’ve grown, and through it all, God kept writing our story. Today, we get to share the most beautiful chapter yet.”

 

The duo described their unborn child as their greatest blessing and an answered prayer, marking a new phase in their lives as partners.

 

“A little piece of our love is coming into this world. Our greatest blessing. Our prayer answered. Peller & Jarvis… and now, a little one on the way,” they added.

 

They concluded the post with gratitude to God for the new chapter.

 

“God, thank You for everything. This is more than we could ever ask for.”

 

Since sharing the news, the couple’s comment section has been flooded with congratulatory messages from fans, colleagues, and fellow content creators who have followed their love story from the beginning.

 

Peller and Jarvis, who rose to fame through their entertaining and relatable content on social media, have become one of Nigeria’s most loved young couples, with their chemistry and playful relationship winning the hearts of many online.

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[VIDEO] Yoruba Indigenous Rapper, Lord Of Ajasa Becomes U.S Citizen

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Nigerian Yoruba indigenous rapper, Olusegun Osaniyi, popularly known by his stage name, Lord of Ajasa has acquired the citizenship of the United States of America.

 

The rapper made the announcement following some shared clips and pictures of him holding his American citizenship certificate.

 

The rapper and his wife posed with the American flag in one of the pictures posted on his official page, on Wednesday.

 

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Congratulatory replies were seen from ID Cabasa, 9ice and other colleagues, and fans who flooded his comment section to congratulate him.

The native of Akure was given the name “the Lord of Ajasa” in his polytechnic days in Ondo State.

Released in the year 2000, “Ma yi lo” was his debut hit song, which made him popular.

The Yoruba indigenous rapper has collaborated with the likes of 9ice, Olamide, and the late rapper DaGrin, among others.

 

Due to his health challenge, which was diagnosed as a peptic ulcer, he left the music industry, with the claim that he was into other businesses which required time to stabilise.

 

However, his songs including “Le Fenu So,” “Esha Lo Bade,” and “Mai Lo,” have remained associated with throwback conversations about the early years of Yoruba hip-hop.

 

Lord of Ajasa’s name also frequently resurfaces during discussions about the evolution of Nigerian hip-hop, including conversations around the early indigenous rap movement and the Coded Tunes era.

 

His naturalisation has also put to rest years of speculation among fans about his frequent stays in the United States, where he has regularly performed at shows, events, and other engagements.

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Nollywood Stars Turn Out in Force as 19 Premieres in Lagos

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Nollywood stars, filmmakers and leading entertainment industry personalities gathered at Fame, Lekki, Lagos, on Sunday for the Nigerian premiere of 19, the highly anticipated crime drama written and directed by filmmaker Tola Odunsi.

The premiere attracted a strong turnout of industry heavyweights, with Toyin Abraham, Kunle Afolayan, Deyemi Okanlawon and Wale Ojo amongst the notable personalities who walked the red carpet.

Also in attendance were Linda Ejiofor, Femi Adebayo, Darey Art Alade, Kunle Remi and members of the film’s cast and crew, who came together to celebrate the movie ahead of its nationwide cinema release.

Led by Stan Nze, Sola Sobowale, Bisola Aiyeola, Deyemi Okanlawon, William Benson and Ademola Adedoyin, 19 boasts an impressive ensemble cast that also includes Boma Akpore, Helen Enado Odigie, Tayo Faniran and Charles Okafor.

But beneath the glamour of its star-studded cast and premiere, 19 tells a much more urgent story.

Set against the backdrop of Nigeria’s battle with internet fraud, the film follows Ndubuisi Madueke, played by Stan Nze, a young man whose circumstances and desperation eventually draw him into the world of internet fraud.

His journey takes a decisive turn after he encounters Usuanlele, a wealthy and influential figure in his neighbourhood who becomes his mentor.

Rather than simply portraying internet fraud as a criminal act, 19 explores the circumstances that can push young people towards it, including poverty, unemployment, corruption, peer pressure and the relentless pursuit of financial success.

According to the writer and Director of 19, Tola Odunsi, “Every crime has a story before the crime. With 19, I wanted to tell that story, to ask how a brilliant young man can move from wanting a better life to losing himself in the pursuit of it. This is not a film about glorifying the fast life; it is about understanding its cost and reminding us that the choices we make today can define the lives we live tomorrow.”

For the Producer Bola Atta, this was at the heart of the decision to make the film.

“Internet fraud is gradually becoming endemic and is eating into the fabric of Nigerian society. Lives are being lost needlessly, and families are being ruined as a result of the wrong choices made by some people.

“Something definitely needs to be done to address this situation. That is why we decided to make a movie that not only reflects this reality but also shows that there is a better path to success, one that does not have to end in tragedy or destruction.”

The response at the premiere was particularly encouraging, with audiences connecting with the film’s themes and its underlying message.

Obi Asika, Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, who attended the premiere, described the film as both timely and necessary.

“19 is an important and timely film. Life is about choices, and we see that play out through Ndubuisi and his best friend, who face similar pressures but take different paths. Ndubuisi chooses the shortcut and pays the price, while his friend reminds us that legitimate pathways remain open to those with talent and discipline. These are the films we need to see more of: real issues, real stories and real decisions, told with courage and consequence.”

Also speaking at the premiere, Dr Busola Tejumola, Senior Vice President of Content at Canal+, said, “ 19 excellently delivers a timely message at a moment when internet fraud, cable piracy and content theft are becoming increasingly sophisticated threats to our society and our industry. The film doesn’t shy away from the real circumstances that push young people towards these choices. It is entertaining, but also necessary storytelling’

The title 19 is a reference to Section 419 of the Nigerian Criminal Code, historically associated with advance-fee fraud, a term that has become synonymous with internet fraud in popular Nigerian usage.

Written and directed by Tola Odunsi and distributed by Nile Entertainment, 19 opens in Nigerian cinemas on September 11.

With its combination of an acclaimed ensemble cast, a compelling crime narrative, and a subject that continues to affect young Nigerians and society at large, 19 arrives in cinemas as more than a movie; it is an invitation to confront a difficult reality and consider the choices that shape the pursuit of success.

 

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