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Pere, Gaaga, Chief Priest Become Gulder Brand Ambassadors

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Three showbiz personalities— actor and a former Big Brother Naija contestant, Pere Egbi; music producer and record label executive, Larry Gaaga; and creative entrepreneur, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest— have become brand ambassadors of Gulder Lager Beer.

According to a statement sent to The PUNCH, the trio will serve as the faces of the ‘Senior Man Campaign’, an initiative designed to recognise, celebrate and reward excellence in craftsmanship in different fields that cuts across all socioeconomic strata.

Pere, who is also a United States of America-trained nurse, came to the limelight in 2021 after he took part in ‘Shine Ya Eye’, the sixth edition of the popular reality TV show, BBNaija.

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Gaaga, who is also a singer, songwriter and producer, has several hit songs to his name as well.

Cubana Chief Priest is a familiar face on social media as he regularly engages with his teeming followers.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony of the new ambassadors that took place in Lagos on Friday, November 4, 2022, the Portfolio Manager, Flavoured, Non-Lager and Craft, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Maria Shadeko, said the partnership would serve as an inspiration for those who aspire greatness in their different professions.

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“We want to put everyday people on the pedestal. We want to make them feel noticed for the immense contributions they make in society through their craft by telling the stories of their confidence and willingness to take on new adventures.

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“Celebrating them unlocks another level of greatness. We hope that during the ‘Senior Man’ campaign, more and more people are elevated. Done collectively, we, in many ways preserve our identity as people of great will and discipline,” Shadeko said.

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Expressing excitement at the new deal, Pere said, “I am very happy about the initiative that celebrates everyday working people, making them more visible in their various lines of work. Initiatives like these should be encouraged and picked up by other corporate bodies.

“The government also has a major role to play in this respect. I believe when people are celebrated, they are inspired to be better to improve. This campaign alone will have a profound effect on the general well-being of everyone in society.”

 

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How I Spent N340 Million On Weed In Six Years– Ice Prince

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Nigerian singer and rapper, Ice Prince Zamani, has revealed that before quitting smoking, it was draining him financially.

Speaking in a recent episode of the Black Box podcast, the ‘Aboki’ crooner disclosed that between 2020 and 2026, he spent N340 million on weed from just one dealer.

He explained that the figure does not include other suppliers of his in Abuja, Jos, Ghana and London.

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From 2020 to 2026, I have spent N340 million on weed from just one dealer alone, not to even mention my other dealers from Abuja, Ghana, Jos, and London. This is just one dealer, who lives close to me in Lagos,” he stated.

Ice Prince said he quit smoking and alcohol during his weight loss journey and self-discovery process.

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He also revealed that he has been celibate for some time now.

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‘I Have Lost Interest In Getting Married’ – Regina Daniels

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Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels said she is no longer interested in marriage after her messy separation from her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko.

The mother of two, however, said she is still much interested in having more children, vowing that she must have a daughter.

Speaking during a recent livestream with Tiktoker Jarvis, Daniels explained that she wants to her a daughter because she believes daughters care more for their parents during old age.

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“I want to have six children and I have two already, two boys. It so crazy but for some reason I have checked my mind out from getting married. But I am going to have a girl and I must have a girl.

“Men will grow, get married and and focus more on building family. But for women she will always remember home,” she added.

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Regina Daniels and her estranged husband, Ned Nwoko, got married in 2019, sparking public outrage due to 40-year age gap between the actress, who was only 19 then, and the billionaire politician.

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They share two children; all boys.

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In late 2025, their marriage hit a highly public crisis following allegations by Nwoko that the actress was struggling with drug and alcohol abuse and requiring rehabilitation.

Regina Daniels swiftly debunked the allegations and accused Nwoko of manipulation, psychological control, and abuse.

Shortly after, she walked away from the marriage and moved into her own house.

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Ever since, she has maintained that she is now single.

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Cubana Chief Priest Opens Up On Feud With Burna Boy

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Nigerian entrepreneur and socialite, Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, has opened up on his fallout with singer Burna Boy, alleging that the music star publicly attacked him because of his close relationship with Davido.

Speaking during an interview on The Beat 99.9 FM on Wednesday, Cubana Chief Priest said his journey to success began from apprenticeship and years of hard work, adding that fame and financial growth often attract envy and criticism.

Success comes with a lot of hate. I started my journey from apprenticeship and service and I learnt so much about growth and perseverance. When you start becoming successful, you understand how people treat you.

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“I was on my own and Burna Boy came for me, went on his big platform and started tweeting things that are not genuine, things that are not possible, things that have not existed and the attack was straight to my wealth.

“So he wanted to make people look at my wealth, disrespect my wealth, I felt bad and that happened because of my relationship with Davido,” he said.

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He further stated that Davido has consistently supported his businesses and personal projects.

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David is always there for me. He opened all my nightclubs, restaurants, everything. He always shows up to support me.

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“He’s investing in clubs in Lagos, and I’m making music to prove a point that I can,” he added.

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