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VIDEO: Jim Iyke Reveals Reason Behind His Crashed Marriage

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2 years ago

October 28, 2023

In a candid interview with media personality Toke Makinwa, popular actor Jim Iyke, has opened up on the role that delayed grief played in his crashed marriage.

In the video which started trending on Saturday, Iyke attributed the breakdown of his marriage to his deferred grief, mainly linked to the loss of his late mother.

He confessed that his inability to properly mourn his mother’s passing was the cause. The actor admitted to postponing the grieving process, and by the time he confronted his sorrow, it had taken a toll on his marriage.

He also mentioned that he was in the process of building a house for his beloved mother before her demise.

Iyke further disclosed that being the only male child, he had to step into the role of the strong male figure in his family. This left little room for him to express his emotions. While the rest of his family openly mourned, he took on the role of a pillar of strength.

He said in part, “I was dealing with two parallels that I could not contain. I just lost my mom, and I was in a place where I didn’t know how to navigate the motions the woman was giving me.

“I just needed somebody. She didn’t need me that way. She needed to love me, and I would love her back, and I couldn’t reciprocate. I turned all my attention on our child, and she didn’t know how to deal with it.

“I didn’t grieve properly. I was the second head of the family; my father had fallen apart emotionally, and I had only sisters.

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Nigerian Musician Dies In Canada

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5 days ago

November 3, 2025

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Popular live music band leader, Akinloye Tofowomo popularly known as Akiin Shuga, has died at the age of 50.

His death was confirmed in a statement released by his family on Monday.

Akiin Shuga died on October 30, 2025, in New Brunswick, Canada.

The statement described the Shuga Band founder as “a revered music icon and custodian of rhythm, culture, and the spirit of performance”.

The family also said details of funeral arrangements will be revealed in due course.

In the meantime, they requested for “privacy and quiet reflection at this deeply difficult time”.

Akiin Shuga leaves behind his wife, children, siblings, and mother.

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Jarvis Threatens To Sue Peller Over Money Laundering Allegation

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5 days ago

November 3, 2025

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Popular content creator and TikToker, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, better known as Jarvis, has threatened legal action against her boyfriend, Peller.

Peller, who is also a TikTok star, had in a recent livestream named Jarvis among other TikTokers that laundered money through the platform’s gifting feature.

Reacting to the allegation, Jarvis management, Aiso Entertainment, tagged Peller’s claim as false.

Jarvis management in a statement shared on her social media page, threatened to sue Peller for defamation, noting that “such accusations are an attack on her character and legality, which deserve stringent legal action of this kind”.

“The management alongside her esteemed legal counsel, denies these allegations and we are currently exploring the possibility of initiating a defamation lawsuit against Mr. Peller,” the statement added.

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Popular Kannywood Actor Passes Away

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5 days ago

November 3, 2025

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A popular Kannywood actor, Mato Na Mato, also known as Malam Nata’ala, has reportedly passed away after a protracted illness.

Malam Nata’ala, a native of Potiskum in Yobe State, is known for prominent role as almajiri school teacher in a popular Arewa24 Hausa drama series, Dadin Kowa’.

Before his death, the actor had severally made online posts seeking financial help to settle his medical bills.

His online posts drew the attention of Niger’s President, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, who supported him N27 million.