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Seun Kuti: Celebrities, Police Exchange Words

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3 years ago

May 21, 2023

A lot of Nigerians may have scolded Seun Kuti for assaulting a police officer recently, but that has not stopped his colleagues in the entertainment industry from rising and forming a defence of sorts on his behalf. It will be recalled that last weekend, Seun Kuti was seen in a video that trended on social media, slapping a police officer.

A few of them even posted videos of police brutality towards members of the public, asking why the police authorities have not arrested the officers seen in the videos.

Celebrities who have questioned the police’s integrity…

Peter Okoye: Peter Okoye of the P-square group on Wednesday, had an online argument with a top police officer and it led to forth and back arguments from the two parties. Peter Okoye and the Lagos police spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, in a series of tweets, tried to prove a point in favour of either the assaulted policeman or Seun Kuti.

Peter Okoye wondered why the police were quick in arresting Seun Kuti, while election offenders, including police officers, were still left to walk free on the streets.

Hundeyin, on his part, replied to him by saying that the court was in charge of justice and urged Peter to channel his energy towards the judiciary.

Mr Macaroni: On his part, Macaroni on his social media page condemned the attack on the police officer who was slapped by Kuti. He however, hoped that Seun’s case may have made the police realize how it felt to be brutalized by security officers. Importantly, he called for Seun to be treated humanely.

“I love how the Nigeria Police is quickly seeking justice for one of theirs who was assaulted. I hope such speed is also applied when citizens are being harassed and brutalized by the Nigeria Police. While I totally condemn assault on Police officers, I also condemn any form of maltreatment against Seun Kuti.” Macaroni said.

Vector: Talented veteran rapper, Vector, on his part, tried putting up a defence for Seun. In his small but straight to the point post on one of his official handles, he indirectly explained that the police man who was slapped by Seun, was drunk.

“I may never understand the reaction of a man who says he was driving with his wife and only child in the car when an intoxicated officer driving behind almost ran the car they were all in off the road. Yes, I was raised by an officer but not that kind; You will never get the chance to be rude with him talkless of raising a hand. Never. Ask about Ogunmefun. Anyways, 48hrs is not forever. @bigbirdkuti I Dey wait for the yarns when you comot.” Vector posted.

Falz: Falz who is recuperating after a recent surgery on his leg, could not wait to be totally healed before having a shot at the police.While condemning Seun for hitting a police officer, Falz also wondered, just like Mr Macaroni, if the police would exhibit the same energy used on Seun, on erring police officers. He also hinted that the police officer who was hit was drunk.

“Nobody can deny that it is wrong to hit a policeman. For mischief seekers, read that first sentence again. However, these other videos (of police brutalizing citizens) are from the other side of the spectrum.This is not the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, or sixth time.” Falz noted.

For their responses, apart from Peter Okoye that was engaged by the police, they didn’t reply to neither Falz, nor Mr Macaroni and Vector.

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How I Struggled With Masturbation, Started Smoking At 13 — Tonto Dikeh

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4 hours ago

December 30, 2025

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Popular Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has publicly shared what she described as her deliverance from smoking, alcohol addiction, masturbation, and long-standing anger issues during a Sunday service at Streams of Joy International Church.

Dikeh gave the testimony during the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations service, led by the church’s founder, Pastor Jerry Eze, according to a video shared by DCLImagery on YouTube on Sunday.

Addressing the congregation, the actress recounted that she began smoking at the age of 13 and struggled for years with alcohol and masturbation, which she said only ended through divine intervention.

“I smoked since I was 13. God healed me from masturbation, too. I have known myself to have sexual intercourse in the dream ever since I was a child,” she said.

She explained that her appearance at the altar was both an act of thanksgiving and a public testimony, adding that she initially considered withdrawing due to concerns about her image.

“The devil tried to tell me that I was supposed to protect my image. But I told myself, what image? The God that gave me the image is the same God that can take it away,” she said.

Dikeh further stated that after attending the Ghana Prayer Conference, she noticed a significant change in what she described as years of spiritual oppression.

“I realised that the weak man who held me captive all my years in my dream ran away,” she said, describing the moment as a turning point in her spiritual life.

The actress also spoke about struggling with what she called “demonic anger,” which she said had negatively affected her relationships and personal life.

“An anger that destroyed my life. Everybody had to feel it. But praying with NSPPD, God took all of those away and gave me peace,” she said.

According to Dikeh, the peace she now experiences is something she had never known before.

“I am 40 years old, and I can tell you I have never known peace until now. I am living in it,” she said.

She disclosed that her smoking habit lasted about 27 years and began after early exposure at home, using her experience to caution parents against exposing children to harmful habits.

“I started smoking because my dad was a smoker. Something as little as that habit can inhabit the lives of your children,” she said.

Dikeh added that after praying for divine help, she no longer has urges for cigarettes or alcohol.

“My body does not ask for it. My body is repelling it. Today, it is broken,” she said.

During the service, Pastor Eze prayed for the actress, declaring that “the body of sin is broken” and describing her as “a voice in her generation.”

The actress also shared photos from the church on her Instagram page, captioning them: “A living testimony of mercy. One God spared, restored, and commissioned.”

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2Face Reveals Faze’s Role In Rift With Blackface

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1 day ago

December 29, 2025

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Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, has revealed his former bandmate Faze’s position in the long-running rift between him and their other ex-bandmate, Blackface.

Recall that Blackface and 2Face have been involved in an on-and-off feud over the years, with the former repeatedly accusing the latter of intellectual property theft, allegations 2Face has consistently denied.

Addressing fans midway through his performance at the Made in Benue Festival in Makurdi recently, 2Face said Faze has maintained a neutral stance in the dispute between him and Blackface.

He stressed that the rift does not involve Faze in any way.

“You all know that Plantashun Boiz consisted of Blackface, 2Face and Faze. But due to some unforeseen circumstances, Blackface is not with us right now.

“However, no matter the beef wey me and Blackface get, nothing concern Faze inside. So, Faze is right here with me and we will represent Plantashun Boiz,” he said.

The rift between Blackface and 2Face began after Plantashun Boiz disbanded in the 2000s.

Following their split, Blackface blamed 2Face for the breakup and accused him of song theft.

The relationship between the duo has remained strained over the years despite several attempts at reconciliation, with peace efforts often short-lived.

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I Don’t Lie – Nollywood Actress Doris Ogala Picks Holes In Chris Okafor’s Apology

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1 day ago

December 29, 2025

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Popular Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala has said she did not lie as claimed by the founder of Grace Nation Bible Ministry, Pastor Chris Okafor.

The preacher, on Sunday, while tendering apologies to the actress over a furry of allegations against him, said some of the claims by the actress were lies.

The Nollywood star had formally accused Pastor Chris days earlier of breaching a promise to marry her, an allegation that has birthed other troubles for the man of God.

The actress in a demand, dated December 16, 2025 and conveyed to the preacher through her lawyers, Synergy Law Partners demanded N1 billion as compensation.

The issue took another turn for the worst earlier this week, with Okafor’s children coming up with more allegations.

But addressing the congregation on Sunday, the preacher apologized to the actress and other people he trespassed against.

He said, “To the lady called Doris Ogala, mistakes have been made in the past and I tender apologies to everybody. There are so many lies in most of the things that were said, however, I am saying sorry to everyone I have offended.

“To Doris Ogala, I am so sorry and I apologize. I am ready to make restitution to anyone that I have offended”.

However, reacting to the apology, Doris Ogala faulted the pastor’s claim of lies, stating that she has a problem with the remark.

In a post on her Facebook page, the actress said she does not lie.

“Chris Okafor, I forgive you but there is a problem where you said everything is a lie. I have a problem with that because I don’t lie”, she said.