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Popular Entertainers Convicted Of Crimes

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4 years ago

July 16, 2022

Entertainers have a special place in the hearts of many because of what they do. However, their popularity does not insulate them from getting into trouble with the law. Saturday Beats takes a look at some entertainers who have been convicted for different crimes

Baba Ijesha

Actor, Olarenwaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha, was on Thursday, July 14, 2022, sentenced to 16 years in prison for sexual assault on a minor, who is the adopted daughter of comedian and actress, Damilola Adekoya, aka Princess.

The judgment was pronounced by Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos.

However, in an interview with Saturday Beats, one of Baba Ijesha’s lawyer, Bisi Oridate, stated that the judgment will be appealed.

Ibinabo Fiberesima

Actress and a former beauty queen, Ibinabo Fiberesima, was sentenced to five years in prison by a Federal High Court in Lagos for causing the death of a medical doctor, Giwa Suraj, through reckless driving.

However, she was granted bail by the Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos in the sum of N2m and two sureties. This was pending the determination of her appeal at the Supreme Court.

Sauce Kid

In 2017, rapper, Babalola Falemi, aka Sauce Kid (Sinzu) was arrested and sentenced to two years in jail in the United States of America for aggravated identity theft.

Sinzu was said to have stolen over 15 bank cards, encoded the bank numbers into blank cards, changed the PINs and withdrew cash from Automated Teller Machines. He also allegedly stole $15,388 from unsuspecting victims.

He pleaded guilty to the crime, which was described in the US penal code as ‘the unlawful taking of the property of another person or business, ranging from $1000 to $500,000’.

He eventually served his sentence in a federal prison and has since regained his freedom.

Uche Odoputa

Actor, Uche Odoputa, was arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in 2007 and jailed for two years and two weeks after he was found guilty of drug trafficking.

After his release from jail, he explained that financial challenges drove him to commit the crime. In an interview with The Punch, he had said, “I regret my actions. I was a growing brand and a lot of people were angered by my actions. I was disappointed in myself. I thank God I came out of prison as a changed person.”

Taiwo Akinwade (Wunmi)

In January 2007, popular actress, Taiwo Akinwade, aka Wunmi, was sentenced to three years in prison after she was found guilty of drug trafficking.

She was arrested by the NDLEA at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, as she was about to board a plane to London, United Kingdom, in September 2006.

She was initially remanded in the custody of the NDLEA cell where she later excreted 92 wraps of cocaine.

In January 2007, she was sentenced to three years in prison or to pay a fine of N1m.

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

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4 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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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.

“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.

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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May 28, 2026

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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.

“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.

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.

They share two children; all boys.

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.

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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May 28, 2026

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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.

“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.

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

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

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