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10 Top Nigerian Celebs Reveal Plans For 2022

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4 years ago

January 21, 2022

A New Year presents a moment to set goals and resolutions. The NATION writes on the plans of 10 Nigerian entertainers for 2022 as well as motivational tips.

RMD has only one wish for 2022

For veteran actor Richard Mofe Damijo aka RMD, he has only one wish and resolution for the year 2022.

According to the 60-year-old actor, striving to be a better person is his primary goal for the New Year.

“I am looking forward to a more impactful year in 2022. I really don’t make resolutions but I have only one resolution in my world and in my life, which is to always be better always.”

Continuing, he said: “I just strive to be a better person every year and every time I have a chance to do so.”

The thespian, who recently celebrated his 21st marriage anniversary with his wife, also took to his Instagram page on New Year eve to motivate his fans, urging them to pursue their dreams.

“Happy New Year folks! Whatever you dream of go for it. Live. Love. Pray. Believe And Trust in God.”

Toyin Abraham turns mentor in 2022

Actress Toyin Abraham-Ajeyemi entered the New Year as a mentor to fans.

The mother of one continues to share wellness tips to help her fans kick-start 2022.

The ‘Alakada’ actress urged her fans to do what will make them happy in the New Year.

“Do what makes you happy. Help people, support people, come through when you are needed, go where you are wanted, do everything you want to do because at the end of the day, you will be alone in the grave and no one will go in the grave with you,” she noted.

She also advised her followers and fans on social media to stop reading meaning to everything and learn to let people be themselves in 2022.

Burna Boy to quit social media in 2022

Though Grammy Award winner, Burna Boy kicked down the door of 2022 with a feud with Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale, he was able to make peace almost immediately. The duo had engaged in social media rants for days, hence, forcing him to resolve to log off social media for the rest of 2022.

The ‘Africa Giant’ apologised to fans and industry watchers for challenging a fellow African artiste in a fight.

“I’m sorry everyone. I don’t do this type of shit. Fighting a pig will only leave you dirty. The pig is used to dirt. I really let this pig get to me. But I promise, this is the last time I will ever allow myself to stoop to this level,” he said.

Continuing he wrote: “I will not be seeing social media at all this year. I’m out. See you all in real life.”

Recently, the 30-year-old singer admitted that he had caused people pain in the past and promised to be the cause of joy to people henceforth.

It’s all love on Uche Ogbodo’s mind

Actress Uche Ogbodo is elated about the New Year.

According to the mother of two who recently relayed her close shave with death after battling with acute Angioedema disorder in 2020 said the New Year is about love.

“It’s all love on my end,” she expressed. “When people come to my page I am 100 percent certain they walk away better and with a more positive approach to life because I only post about real-life situations that happen to me in order to influence positively and encourage people who might be going through some issues in their lives.”

Omosexy continues to live on her terms

In the wake of January 2022, Nollywood diva Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde aka Omosexy shared an adorable picture of herself on Instagram to delight her teeming fans.

She also noted that she will continue to live on her own terms, stating “Just a girl living life on her own terms. Happy New Year Everybody. May this be our best year yet!”

Lateef Adedimeji is ready for the best year

One of the newest grooms in town is sterling actor Lateef Adedimeji.

The ‘Ayinla’ star cruised into 2022 as a married man, and decided to say a prayer for himself in the wake of the New Year.

“Hello 2022, be better than 2021, without the infections and the viruses but with blessings and lots of energy to go a step further… I’m ready for the best year yet.”

2022 is fresh start for Tonto Dikeh

For controversial actress Tonto Dikeh the New Year is a fresh start.

The mother of one has decided to set out new rules for the year 2022.

“2022 is a fresh start for me, I would not tolerate no nuisances but would be calm as still waters, rough as great tidings, love like no other, patient like a dove and angry when pushed like a hungry eagle stepped on,” she said.

Tonto also enunciated how happy she is going to be throughout 2022.

“This is how happy I am gonna be throughout 2022, if you hear anything about me. Please believe it because I would have more time having fun and raising a dynamic King than confronting things that don’t and can’t pay my bills. I’ll match negative energies with success and strive to be the best I can be with zero competition with my fellow.”

Tana Adelana says staying alive is a win

Beautiful actress, Tana Adelana has advised her fans to stop comparing their achievements with others in 2022.

The ‘Two brides and a baby’ star noted that social media will be flooded with people announcing their wins hence fans shoud not be intimidated about the trend.

“I know we are in the yearly recap phase on social media and everyone’s announcing their biggest wins, but please don’t compare yourself and your progress to others. If your biggest achievement was just staying alive, then that’s a win too.”

Whitemoney’s goal is to win a Grammy

All eyes are on Big Brother Naija ‘Shine Ya Eye’ winner, Hazel ‘Whitemoney’ Onou who vowed to win a Grammy award.

In a recent interview, the reality TV star boasted about winning the prestigious award in 2022.

The 29-year-old singer also warned his critics not to compare him to former winners of BBNaija.

“By this time next year, I’ll get a Grammy Awards, Isha Allah,” Whitemoney said last year.

“A lot of hate comments fly around claiming that every housemate that comes out of Big Brother wants to go into music. The thing is, I do not just want to go into music; I have been in music before I auditioned for the show. It’s just that I didn’t have the platform like every other up-and-coming artist.

“I went into Big Brother to leverage on their platform so people should not compare me with past winners of BBNaija,” he cautioned.

Tiwa Savage: Be careful who you tell your problems

Afrobeat vocalist Tiwa Savage has advised her fans to beware of who they confide in 2022.

The 41-year-old songstress warned that they should be careful who they trust and tell their problems to, saying that not everyone who smiles at you is your friend.

She wrote: “Just remember a listening ear can also be a running mouth.”

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Colleagues, Fans Pour Tributes As Funke Akindele Marks

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2 days ago

August 24, 2025

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Nollywood star Funke Akindele was showered with warm tributes on social media on Sunday as colleagues, protégés, and fans marked her 48th birthday, praising the actress-producer for her friendship, mentorship and contributions to the film industry.

Akindele, best known for her comic creation Jenifa and the popular television series and films that grew from it, has long been celebrated as a mentor and role model to younger talents.

On Sunday, however, tributes poured in beyond her screen achievements to highlight her enduring friendships and influence on emerging entertainers.

In a viral post, skitmaker Akinyoola Ayoola, popularly known as Kamo State, and acclaimed as Akindele’s adopted son, paid tribute to Akindele with a birthday song and an affectionate caption that referred to her as “Grandma Sonia” and “OLUFUNKE Ayotunde.”

He posted, “Happy Birthday Grandma Sonia, lyami Olufunke Ayotunde…Words can’t express how much | appreciate you. You’ve always been more than just a godmother to me, you’ve been a source of strength, love, and unwavering support.

“Thank you for the countless ways you’ve shown me kindness, for believing in me, and for always being there, no matter what. I’m incredibly grateful for your presence in my life…Enjoy your day, lya Beji, Alase gbogbo FaanTV, JENIFA Kan, Lefty Miii,”

Popular actress Eniola Badmus, posting as @eniola_badmus on Instagram, described the box-office star as “more than just a friend,” calling her a “playmate, my gist partner, my safe place” and a source of joy.

“Thank you for all the memories and for making life so much brighter,” Badmus wrote, praying that the new year brings Akindele “endless joy, success, and blessings.”

Another well-wisher, @tobimakinde, lauded Akindele as a “true trailblazer, luminary and exemplar of excellence,” wishing her “greater strength, peace, and overflowing joy” and praying for continued success and good health.

Fans across platforms joined in the celebrations, sharing clips, photos and messages under birthday posts, with many praising her career achievements and role as a mentor in Nollywood.

@Metalistix commented, “Happy 48th Birthday, Funke Akindele! Congratulations to you on this special day. Many of us grew up watching you in our teens, and we’re still watching and celebrating you as adults – and we know we’ll continue cheering you on even in old age. Cheers to a beautiful life, more success, and endless joy. Keep shining, Funke!”

@Tina_rayx described Akindele as “The Wizkid of Nollywood. Number 1. Nobody comes close. Aura upon Aura.”

@TowFunFun posted, “Happy birthday to the most successful actress in Nigerian history. The mother of many of us.”

Meanwhile, the creator of Jenifa used the occasion to reveal details of her next big project.

In a birthday message to fans, she announced her upcoming film Behind the Scenes, set for release in December 2025.

She said, “It’s my birthday today, and I feel so fulfilled. I’m graciously grateful to God for the grace to keep telling our stories… I’m using this special day to reveal my blockbuster movie, which premieres in December 2025, Behind The Scenes.”

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How Toke Makinwa’s Pregnancy Unveiling Sparked Social Media Frenzy

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3 days ago

August 23, 2025

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Nigerian media personality, entrepreneur and actress, Toke Makinwa, sent shockwaves across the internet exactly a week ago after unveiling her pregnancy, a revelation that has since dominated conversations both online and offline.Newspaper-inspired merchandise

For over a decade, Makinwa has remained one of Nigeria’s most recognised media figures. From her early days as a presenter on Rhythm 93.7 FM’s ‘The Morning Drive’, to her widely followed YouTube vlog, Toke Moments, and her best-selling memoir ‘On Becoming’, she has built a reputation for candour, glamour and resilience.Newspaper-inspired merchandise

At 40, she has grown into an entertainment powerhouse, with endorsements, acting roles, and businesses that have cemented her influence across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle spaces.

Over the years, Toke Makinwa’s views on relationships have often sparked debate. Following a high-profile divorce from entrepreneur Maje Ayida in 2017, she became vocal about self-worth, financial independence and rethinking traditional expectations of marriage.

While she once remarked that “marriage is not an achievement,” she later admitted she remained open to remarriage but only on her own terms.

In her exact words, she remarked, “As independent women, do you think that we have glamorised this notion of being independent? Yeah. It’s tough, I won’t lie. Let me break it down. Forget the cameras. At this point in my life, if I have the opportunity to be the second, third, fourth or fifth wife, I will take it.”

This history of outspoken reflections made her pregnancy announcement more striking to fans and critics alike.

The pregnancy unveiling
Ahead of her Instagram unveiling, Tribune Online on Tuesday, August 12, exclusively reported that the actress is pregnant and nears delivery. Digital edition of the newspaper

Following the report, Makinwa took to Instagram on Wednesday to announce what she called “the biggest project of my life.”

Accompanied by radiant photographs of her growing bump, she described the journey as “the highest calling ever,” adding:

“Of all the projects I’ve embarked on in my life, this one trumps it all. The timing couldn’t be more perfect. God truly makes all things beautiful in His time.”

Her heartfelt caption, infused with gratitude and spirituality, immediately struck a chord with millions of followers.

Social media frenzy
The reaction that trailed Toke Makinwa’s unveiling was nothing short of explosive. Within two hours, her Instagram post had attracted over 20,000 comments. By the five-hour mark, the figure had crossed 40,000, as fans, colleagues and celebrities flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages.

At the time of writing this and barely 10 days after the unveiling, Toke’s Instagram post has 75,000 comments and continues to generate 75,000 reactions from fans and critics. Many hailed her story as inspirational, particularly as she is experiencing motherhood at 40, a milestone that challenged cultural expectations about timing and family.

Popular celebrities such as Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Iyabo Ojo, Adesua Etomi and others publicly celebrated the news, while fans reposted her images with beautiful captions describing her as a “beacon of hope” and a “symbol of divine timing.”

‘Unknown husband’ question
Yet, the wave of celebrations quickly gave way to speculations. Toke did not disclose the identity of the father, prompting thousands of curious and sometimes intrusive questions across social platforms.

Comments about who the “baby daddy” dominated the conversation for days. Controversial social media personality, Uche Maduagwu, weighed in with a question, somewhat rhetorical: “Toke, who gives you belle? Na married man or single, let’s know abeg.”

Another Instagram user, @halibut, commented: “Where is your husband? For you all you girls saying you can’t settle for less, can you see Toke Makinwa? She don settle for less, she no fit show her husband, maybe na gateman give her belle.” @Afroblog001 also wrote: “Thought you said you no need man for your life or na woman sperm did the job?”

The absence of clarity also gave rise to conspiracy theories. Some online users suggested she may have used a surrogate, pointing to the lack of earlier bare-belly photos. @shemstrends commented: “Why do I feel artificial and lowkey a surrogate, but however I’m feeling, congratulations to her.” Similarly, @the.halfcast wrote: “The Toke we all know will definitely want to show us the naked body of her tummy.”

The speculation gained traction until she eventually shut it down herself by posting a striking image of her bare bump.

As if that wasn’t enough, the announcement also attracted moral criticism.

Commentators questioned her decision to frame the pregnancy in spiritual terms while being unmarried, igniting heated discussions on the intersection of faith, motherhood, and societal expectations.

Popular social commentator Solomon Buchi wrote: “As a Jesus girl or Christian, we need to be very careful how we mix God with our personal decisions, decisions we have decided to pursue, whether they are Godly or not. Now I am not saying there is anything ungodly or not about having a child but you are having a child outside of wedlock, you are not married, and so there is just no need bringing God into that. There is no need spiritualizing it. Honestly you can give your testimony without implicating God’s word and His standard. Just say that you wanted to be a mother and now you are about to be a mother, or you are a mother already. There is no need to infuse God into it because, according to God’s standard, the only right way to be a parent is in the premise of marriage.”

Anothe Instagram user, @iamkennethudeh, also commented: “God’s standard is a good man and good woman to bear and raise children and live happily. Don’t normalise this abnormally for our young men and women, child without a father and you are even posting.”

While some viewed such remarks as judgmental, others felt they echoed long-standing cultural beliefs about marriage and parenting.

Throughout all the noise, Toke Makinwa has maintained her silence on the identity of her unborn child’s father, focusing instead on celebrating what she describes as a new and fulfilling season in her life

Beyond the Gossip

Beyond the frenzy, Makinwa’s announcement resonated because it spoke to broader themes: women defining family on their own terms, the intersection of faith and timing, and the pressure society places on female celebrities.

For many, her story reinforces that motherhood and fulfilment can come at any stage, irrespective of age or marital status.

As one fan wrote in a widely shared comment: “Toke’s journey is proof that delay is not denial.”

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Music Earnings Couldn’t Have Sponsored My Wedding To Otedola’s Daughter – Mr Eazi

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4 days ago

August 22, 2025

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Nigerian singer and entrepreneur, Mr Eazi has insinuated that his music earnings alone couldn’t have covered the expenses of his wedding to actress Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola.

The ‘Leg Over’ crooner stated this while reacting to an X user who claimed that he was trying to recoup his wedding expenses by releasing his new single, ‘Cassanova.’

Reacting, Mr Easy said, “U think sey music go fit pay for that wedding my G? lol”.

However, another X user stated that Mr Eazi’s earnings from 2018 could have sponsored the wedding.

Responding, the singer explained that he had a successful hit-run in 2017-2018, but it was his most financially challenging year in the past decade.

“You got a point tho, but 2017-18 is the brokest I’ve been in the last 9 years! But all the music I put out then enter like mad sha im really thankful,” he wrote.

DAILY POST reported that Mr Eazi and Temi held their wedding in a private Iceland ceremony recently.

The couple got engaged in April 2022 in London, England.

Mr Eazi has previously revealed that he met Temi through her elder sister, DJ Cuppy, who was his friend.