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Rachael Okonkwo, Gozi Bag another Endorsement Deal

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3 years ago

August 12, 2023

If there’s any actress who’s busy adding feather after feather to her overcrowded hat, that actress is Rachael Okonkwo popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka.

The gorgeous actress in recent times has been smiling to the bank with many brand endorsements she has under her belt.

During the week, she sealed another endorsement deal with one of the leading pharmaceutical firms in the country, Phamatex Industries Limited. The company unveiled the actress as brand ambassador for its newest product, Luter, an anti-malarial drug.

Okonkwo was unveiled alongside Nollywood hunk Chigozie Atuanya at a brief ceremony, which took place at the company’s office premises in Amuwo Odofin Industrial Estate, Lagos.

The ceremony marked the beginning of a vibrant collaboration between Pharmatek and Rachael Oknokwo who is expected to bring her popularity, style and connection on board to further enlarge the market share of the anti-malarial drug.

Unveiling the ambassadors, Pharma Friday George, Sales and Marketing Director of the company said given the charisma of Okonkwo, her love for Nigerians and her passion for the brand , “we are fully persuaded that you are going to be an asset to our team and of course, our brand. We are looking forward to working with you to spread the good news about the product to Nigerians”.

Phamatex Managing Director, Chief Joseph Ebowwusin said they did their checks before appointing Rachael Okonkwo and Gozie as their brand ambassadors.

He, however, tasked Okonkwo to use her platform’s networks and connections to promote Pharmatex and its brand.

Excited, Okonkwo said she was overwhelmed and honoured to join the Luter family. She promised to put her best foot forward in promoting the brand. “I am thrilled to be here today. With that I am blessed and honoured to be in your mix today. Picking a brand ambassador that will represent a brand that has core value, moral standard is not a joke. I am also thrilled to know that my core values and moral standard align with that of the brand and I have been picked to represent the brand. it’s an encouragement to me and it shows that people are really watching more than we know,” the actress responded.

Gozie was equally excited to be appointed as brand ambassador to a company that is known for its quality product.
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Why I Stopped Attending Church Service – Funke Akindele

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1 day ago

May 4, 2026

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Famous Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has opened up on why she lost interest in attending church service.

The actress who made the revelation in a Snapchat video on Sunday, stated that she stopped going to church because attention often shifted to her rather than the service.

While explaining that she’s always the one they take pictures of, the actress said she now joins church service online.

Akindele said “Anytime I go to church, I am always the one they take pictures of. So I will join online.”

Recall that in 2022, Akindele openly identified herself with the Celestial Church of Christ.

“Every time I have challenges I go to the Celestial church quietly at night for solutions. But I have to stop hiding and publicly identify with the church”, she said.

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‘My Mum Started Quoting Bible’ — Shank Sparks Debate After Tattoo Confession

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1 day ago

May 4, 2026

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Popular Nigerian content creator, Shank has stirred reactions online after opening up about a personal clash with his mother over tattoos, while also revealing a fresh body ink linked to his “Lit Gang” identity.

The revelation surfaced in a recent viral video shared on his social platforms, where he recounted the moment he tattooed his mother’s name, “Oluremi,” on his arm.

According to him, what he expected to be an emotional moment quickly turned tense.

“The day I tattooed my mum’s name on my arm, she started crying and quoting Bible,” Shank said.

He explained that his mother strongly opposed the act, citing religious reasons and warning him against marking his body.

“She told me, ‘did I ask you to draw my name? I don’t like it. Don’t do tattoo again. God said don’t mark your body,’” he recalled.

Shank, however, said he challenged her stance by pointing out what he described as a contradiction.

“I asked her, if you say I should leave my body the way God created it, why do you shave your hair? You that shave hair and me that draw tattoo, we are committing the same sin,” he added.

The content creator used the moment to advise young people navigating similar situations with parents, stressing the importance of independence when making personal decisions.

“Just make sure you’re independent before doing what your parents are not comfortable with,” he said.

Amid the conversation, Shank also unveiled a new tattoo on his back with the inscription “Lit Gang,” a move that has further fueled reactions among fans.

While some social media users backed his arguement on personal choice and self-expression, others sided with his mother, citing cultural and religious concerns about body markings.

The development has continued to generate debate online, highlighting the growing tension between traditional beliefs and modern youth culture in Nigeria’s entertainment space.

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Drama As Eniola Badmus Challenges Funke Akindele To Celebrity Boxing Fight

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1 day ago

May 4, 2026

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Popular Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, has challenged Funke Akindele to a celebrity boxing fight.

This came a few hours after Nigerian streamer, Carter Efe defeated Portable in a celebrity boxing match.

Carter Efe defeated Portable on Friday to win the N50 million prize.

Following Carter’s victory, E-Money, a Lagos-based socialist gifted him N50 to celebrate his win.

Prior to the match, popular talent manager, and music executive, Soso Soberekon, gave N40 million to Carter Efe and Portable each.

However, speaking in a now viral post on her Instagram page, Eniola Badmus challenged Funke Akindele to a boxing fight and called on E-Money and Soso Soberekon to sponsor the match.

She wrote “Funke Akindele, let’s get on the boxing ring. It’s about time. Soso, E-Money, let’s get to it. No time. Money has to be made.”