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Junior Pope: ‘Our Boat Captain Hit Fisherman’s Canoe’ – Survived Actor Narrates How It Happened [VIDEO]

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1 year ago

April 11, 2024

Nollywood actor, TC Okafor, who survived the boat accident that claimed the lives of Junior Pope and four others has come out to speak on how the accident happened.

In an IG live recorded today April 11, TC said late Jnr Pope was filming himself on the boat while they were riding to the movie location when the boat captain got distracted and in his bid to enter the video Jnr Pope was recording, looked away and collided with a fisherman’s boat.

He said their boat capsized and that the only saving grace for him was that he was holding on to the anchor rope of the boat.

He said while on the boat, it was only the Director and the Director of Photography (DOP) that had life jackets on.

He narrated: ‘’Since we started this job, I have always sat in front of the boat because I have seen where a a boat capsize. I always like to hold the rope on the boat.

“They were making a video and I advised everyone to put their phones in their pocket.

“The DOP was wearing a jacket and the director was wearing a life jacket, Only two of them wore life jacket.

“Before we entered the boat, I took the Fanta I bought and poured into the boat.

“Junior Pope asked me what I was doing and I told him I was observing ‘water people’ and that I do not like to pass without sharing something.

“I just gave them Fanta. I don’t want any bad thing to happen to me. I don’t like water. He said it’s true.

“As we were sailing, Junior Pope started making videos. The boat captain was wearing an earpiece.

“He was focusing his head for it to be in the video Junior Pope was making. I was in the front. I saw the boat of some fishermen and I alerted him ‘see canoe!’. He had no experience.

“The first thing that happened was that he hit the last point of the canoe and that was how the boat ‘summersaulted’. Because I was holding the rope that helps to anchor a boat, that was what helped me and one other girl. That was it.”

He said it was a stationed boat around the river that came in to rescue him and the other survivors.

Okafor said after the accident, the movie producer, Adanma Luke, tried to get him arrested claiming that the boat captain said that he caused the accident by obstructing his vision.

‘’I was the one that first reported the matter at the Marine police station. They told us that why do we film makers keep doing this. They said they have always told us to come and rent a jacket before entering the water but that because of our stinginess, we never come to even take them and some divers.”

Twelve persons were in the ill-fated boat. Seven were rescued alive, two bodies were recovered while three bodies are yet to be recovered.

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VIDEO: ‘New Record’, Guinness World Record Confirms Hilda Baci’s Largest-serving Of Jollof Rice

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4 days ago

September 15, 2025

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Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has officially set a new Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, with a staggering total weight of 8,780 kilogrammes (19,356 lb 9 oz).

The feat was accomplished in partnership with food brand Gino at Victoria Island, Lagos, and has now been formally recognized by Guinness World Records.

Announcing the confirmation on Monday via X (formerly Twitter), Guinness World Records wrote:

— Guinness World Records (@GWR) September 15, 2025
“New record: Largest serving of Nigerian style jollof rice – 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) achieved by Hilda Baci and Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.”

Baci, who first rose to global fame with her headline-grabbing cook-a-thon in 2023, has once again placed Nigerian cuisine on the world stage with this remarkable achievement.

Ahead of the confirmation, Guinness World Records had sent her words of encouragement, reposting a video from the Friday event and writing:

“What’s cookin’?

Best of luck to @hildabacicooks who’s attempting a new record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice today.”

The record-breaking cooking event was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, attracting a massive crowd of supporters, celebrities, and food enthusiasts who gathered to witness history being made.

With this latest feat, Hilda Baci continues to solidify her place as one of Nigeria’s most celebrated chefs and cultural ambassadors.

Watch video below:

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Video: Davido Clarifies Viral Video Warri incident

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4 days ago

September 15, 2025

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Award-winning Nigerian singer, Davido has debunked social media claims suggesting he was slapped during a recent outing in Warri, Delta State.

A viral video that surfaced online showed the singer in the midst of security operatives and fans, with a brief moment where he appeared to be struck on the head.

This led an X user, #AsakyGRN, to post: “Warri people no get joy oo. See dem sl@p Davido for head.”

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Addressing the speculation on his official X handle on Monday, Davido clarified that it was his security aide who accidentally hit him, not an assault from the crowd.

“Mumu that was my security… hit me by mistake… saddist,” the singer wrote.

His response has since put an end to the rumors and clarified the misunderstanding surrounding the viral clip.

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Brazilian Jazz Legend, Hermeto Pascoal, Is Dead

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4 days ago

September 15, 2025

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Brazilian jazz legend Hermeto Pascoal has died at the age of 89, his family announced on Saturday.

Pascoal, known for his long white beard and hair, earned the nickname “The Sorcerer” for his ability to create music using a wide range of instruments and everyday objects.

In a statement on Instagram, his family said he died “with serenity and love,” surrounded by relatives and fellow musicians. They noted that at the moment of his passing, Pascoal’s band was performing on stage, “just as he would have wished: making sound and music.”

Born in Alagoas state in northeastern Brazil, Pascoal rose to international prominence through collaborations with jazz great Miles Davis and performances with other top musicians. Davis recorded some of Pascoal’s compositions, cementing his reputation as an innovative force in global jazz.

Pascoal was celebrated as a virtuoso who mastered multiple instruments and was renowned for his improvisational skill.

Brazilian singer Caetano Veloso paid tribute on Instagram, describing Pascoal as “one of the highest points in the history of music in Brazil.”