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AMVCA Nominations: Tobi Bakre, Toolz, Scarlet Gomez, Others React
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As the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) sauntered into town with nominees’ list of actors, actresses, directors, designers, editors, makeup artists, and content creators that would take the centre-stage on May 20, 2023, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, reactions have started to pour in.
Tobi Bakre took to Twitter to express his appreciation, saying, “Thank you @africamagictv @DStvNg for the nomination in the category ‘Best Actor in a Drama/TV Series.” He went on to express his admiration for the other actors in the category, stating, “E dey sweet me make I no lie.” Tobi also gave a shout-out to his fans, acknowledging their constant support over the years, saying, “Big shout out to all of you. Years counting now, and the support is still massive.”
Scarlet Gomez, who was nominated for Best Actress for her role in the Showmax original TV series Wura, took to Instagram to express her overwhelming emotions. She exclaimed, “How do I even begin? Where do I starttttttt??? You see GOD EHNNNNN!!!! This shock plenty ooo”. She went on to thank Rogers Ofime, Ric Osai, and the entire production, cast, and crew of #WuraShowmax, acknowledging their contributions to this success. She gave a special shout-out to her fans for watching Wura, stating, “We are just getting started. HARD WORK PAYS OFF!!!! Don’t let them tell you otherwise!!!”
READ ALSO: AMVCA 2023: Tobi Bakre, Bimbo Ademoye, Chidi Mokeme, Others Make Nomination List [FULL LIST]
Toolz, whose podcast show “Offair Show” was nominated for the Best Unscripted Original category at the AMVCA, took to Twitter to express her overwhelming excitement. She wrote, “Oh my goodness!!! Offairshow has been nominated for #AMVCA in the Best Unscripted Original category. Thank you to our #OffAirGang and the incredible team behind #OffAirShowWithGbemiandToolz for getting us here!” Her gratitude and appreciation for her team and fans were evident in her enthusiastic tweet.
Daniel Etim Effiong, who was nominated for Best Actor for his role in the movie KOFA; Elozonam, who was nominated for “Best Online Social Content Creator”; Ini Dima Okojie, who received her first-ever AMVCA nomination for her portrayal of the character Ramat in the Showmax TV series, Flawsome as well as Chidi Mokeme, nominated for Best Actor in “Shanty Town” and others reacted to the nominations.
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Iyabo Ojo Calls On Wizkid, Tiwa Savage To Help Seek Justice For Mohbad
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August 5, 2025By
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Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has urged singers Wizkid and Tiwa Savage to join the ongoing campaign to get justice for their late colleague, Mohbad.
She explained that the late singer was inspired by them and other top artists to become a musician.
Ojo said it would be unfair if top artists fail to protect their younger colleagues who look up to them.
READ ALSO:Mohbad: What I Told Naira Marley Regarding Iyabo Ojo – VeryDarkMan
Speaking during a recent Instagram livestream with fans, the movie star stated that the Nigerian music industry cannot afford to allow what legendary musicians Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, and 2Baba went through in the hands of record label executives and the authorities to happen to the new generational artists.
She said, “Wizkid and Tiwa Savage, I need you. These young boys, they come from the slums and ghettos just like most of you did, and they were inspired by you guys to become artists. And they have so much talent. Music is one of the talents that has put Nigeria on the map… These children are making us proud.
“Nigeria is blessed with talents, and we cannot allow any cult or anyone pull them down. We cannot allow anybody pull those children down because their music is what’s giving us joy… We will not allow what Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, and 2Baba went through in the hands of record label executives and the authorities to happen to new generational artists.”
READ ALSO:Mohbad: You’re Manipulator, Stop Deceiving Nigerians – Portable Blasts VeryDarkMan
However, the rapper and record label executive Naira Marley has repeatedly debunked allegations of his involvement in his former signee Mohbad’s death.
A court in Lagos State recently dismissed Mohbad’s father’s suit against Naira Marley and his associate, Sam Larry, stating that there was insufficient evidence to link them directly to the death.
However, investigation into the singer’s controversial death remains inconclusive two years after.
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Mohbad: What I Told Naira Marley Regarding Iyabo Ojo – VeryDarkMan
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August 5, 2025By
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Self-styled activist Martins Otse, aka VeryDarkMan, has revealed that he advised singer Naira Marley to take up a cyberbullying case against actress Iyabo Ojo for her role in dragging his name into the controversies surrounding his former signee Mohbad’s death, but he insisted on leaving her to divine judgment.
He recalled how Naira Marley later changed his mind after Iyabo Ojo allegedly apologised to him at the Lagos State Commissioner of Police office after they (VeryDarkMan and Naira Marley) had planned he should charge her for defamation and ruining his music career.
Speaking in a recent video broadcast via his TikTok page, VDM stated that he was unhappy with Naira Marley’s decision to forgive Iyabo Ojo and allow God deliver justice.
READ ALSO:Mohbad: I Left Immediately – Angela Okorie Speaks On Group Chat Controversy
“I told Naira Marley to detain Iyabo Ojo but he said Allah will judge. I told him to lose his cool the moment we enter the Police Commissioner’s office and say Iyabo Ojo’s defamatory remarks have ruined his career and tarnished his image. He said okay, but when he got there and Iyabo said apologised in Yoruba, Naira Marley immediately forgave her. I almost died where I was sitting. I was so upset and disappointed.
“When Samlarry saw that Naira Marley has accepted Iyabo Ojo’s apology, he protesting against it. I was signalling Naira Marley not to accept the apology because I know Iyabo Ojo won’t keep to her end of the agreement. Samlarry shed tears,” he recalled.
Recall that the court acquitted Naira Marley and his associate Sam Larry of complicity in singer Mohbad’s death, four months ago.
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Mohbad: You’re Manipulator, Stop Deceiving Nigerians – Portable Blasts VeryDarkMan
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August 5, 2025By
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Singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has lambasted self-styled activist Martins Otse, aka VeryDarkMan, for constantly stirring controversies with the death of singer Mohbad, who died in September 2023 under highly controversial circumstances.
The ‘Zazu’ crooner described VDM as “a manipulator” and urged him to stop deceiving Nigerians.
Portable also slammed VeryDarkMan over his constant attacks on actress Iyabo Ojo, stressing that the activist is jeopardising the ‘Justice for Mohbad’ campaign and not the actress.
He lamented that VDM gained attention for demanding justice for Mohbad but now appears to have turned against the late singer.
READ ALSO:Mohbad: I Left Immediately – Angela Okorie Speaks On Group Chat Controversy
Speaking in a recent video broadcast, Portable said, “VeryDarkMan, you came out deceiving Nigerians that you want justice for Mohbad. You’re a manipulator. Now, you’re dragging Iyabo Ojo. What’s really her offense?
“You’re a manipulator. You claimed you want justice for Mohbad, so why are you now going against Mohbad? Leave Mohbad and let him rest in peace. Why are you dragging the dead? You are the one who first alleged that Mohbad was killed by some certain people, and you’re now making a U-turn.
“Are you the one who will tell Nigerians who is good or not? We know people who are good people. We also know the people who bullied Mohbad. Stop deceiving Nigerians.”
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