Entertainment
Flavour Pays Sandra Okagbue’s Bride Price
Singer Flavour has allegedly paid the dowry of his first baby mama, ex-Beauty Queen, Sandra Okagbue.
According to The Tide source the event which was discreet, held yesterday at the bride’s family house in Onitsha, Anambra State.
The couple have two kids together while Flavour has another with Ex-Beauty Queen, Anna Banner.
Flavour’s music career success cannot be written without making mention of all the women he has been involved with.
From his first known relationship after he became a celebrity to his latest love interest, Flavour has always had one woman for every particular season in his life. – They are:
Beverly Ukegbu
One beautiful lady who was linked to Flavour was Beverly Ukegbu. Popularly known as Beverly ‘Heels’, she is one fine lady who has a degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Houston in the United States of America.
She is also a singer and a dancer. She was rumoured to have been engaged to Flavour back in 2012.
Anna Banner
Anna Banner is the second known celebrity and beauty queen to have dated Flavour. The two started dating a year after she won the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) beauty pageant.
The relationship was the talk of the town for a while and even became more intense when the news broke that she was pregnant. She welcomed her first daughter with the singer the following year. She still has a cordial relationship with Flavour.
Sandra Okagbue
Flavour’s first relationship with a beauty queen was in 2014 when he started dating Sandra Okagbue. Okagbue shot into limelight when she took part in the Miss Delta Soap beauty pageant in 2010. She won the pageant and became a popular face on the cover of magazines and billboards around the country.
They welcomed their first daughter together a year later.Sandra and Flavour have been in an off and on relationship.
They welcomed their second child in 2018. In August 2020, it was reported that the two got engaged traditionally at Okagbue’s home town, Onitsha
Juliet Oluchi Ehiemere
Ehimere, unlike most of the ladies on this list, is not a celebrity or public figure.
Her relationship with Flavour can be described as controversial and quite a mystery. Little or nothing was known about Ehimere until November 2019, when she took to Instagram to reveal her relationship with Flavour.
According to her, she met Flavour far back in 2015 and later welcomed their daughter together. She claimed that the music star has refused to take care of their child and demanded a DNA test.
Chidinma Ekile
The most popular person on this list is music star, Chidinma Ekile. Although neither of them has ever confirmed this relationship, they have been constantly linked together.
The two have been spotted together at several events and they haven’t made it easy with their suggestive photos on social media.
Professionally, they have been no doubt about their partnership with several collaborations on songs including, ‘Oh Baby,’ ‘Ololufe,’ and ‘Mma Mma.’
Onyinye Onungwa
Onyinye Onungwa is probably the first lady to be linked to Flavour immediately he became famous. She, however, claimed she was in a relationship with Flavour before he moved on to other women including, Banner and Okagbue.
She pulled a stunt years ago when she wrote a letter to a blogger calling out one of Flavour’s girlfriends. According to her, what she had with the music star was ’Unbreakable.’
The Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine is a prestigious accolade awarded by Thomas Jefferson University, recognising outstanding individuals.
The actress was honoured with the Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine by Thomas Jefferson University in America in recognition of her outstanding contributions to social activism and impact through her work.
This remarkable achievement, they said, highlights her dedication to societal well-being and marks her as the first Black recipient of this distinguished award.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine is a prestigious accolade awarded by Thomas Jefferson University, recognising individuals who have made significant contributions to the medical field, promoting scientific discovery and advancements.
Named after Lennox K. Black, a Canadian manufacturing executive known for his philanthropic efforts and service on various boards, including Thomas Jefferson University, the prize celebrates excellence in medical innovation and global contribution to health and medicine.
The actress is renowned for her activism and impactful work in areas concerning women’s health and rights, including her efforts to combat issues like fistula and gender-based violence.
According to the award organisers she has been instrumental in bringing about social change through her films and campaigns. They added that her work extends beyond borders, affecting lives and policies internationally, embodying the spirit of the Lennox K. Black International Prize.
On receiving the award, Stephanie expressed her gratitude and reaffirmed her commitment to using her platform for social good.
“This recognition goes beyond me; it is for all the women and girls fighting for a healthier, safer world. It amplifies our message and our work. It strengthens my resolve to continue advocating for gender equality, social justice, and improved maternal and reproductive health in Africa,” she said
Susan Aldunge, Interim President of Thomas Jefferson University, admired the actress, saying, ‘‘Your ability to educate while humbly addressing the cultural obstacles impeding progress for young women is commendable. Your intelligent, personal take on the necessary human rights changes has deeply impacted all lucky to encounter you. Congratulations once more on this well-deserved award and the acknowledgement of your efforts.’”
Ms Aldunge further said that Thomas Jefferson University, a leader in medical education and research, hosts the award to underscore its mission of improving lives through innovation in health care.
‘‘The university is proud to honour Stephanie Linus, whose work aligns with Jefferson’s values of creativity, collaboration, and compassion in pursuing excellence in medicine and beyond.
“Awarding the Lennox K. Black International Prize to Stephanie Linus celebrates her achievements and signals a broader recognition of the importance of social activism in medicine and health,” she added.
“Her pioneering efforts continue to inspire and effect change, paving the way for a healthier, more equitable world’’.
Stephanie, who was named Chairperson of the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) for the Best International Feature Film (IFF) category of the Oscars in August 2023, is best known for her 2015 advocacy movie ‘Dry’, which tells the story of a 13-year-old girl whose parents marry her off to a 60-year-old man, with devastating consequences.
Ilebaye’s revelation came just after Phyna had publicly called out the organizers for withholding some of her prizes.
Phyna, who revealed this to Newsmen insinuated that Ilebaye broke the gender code by announcing that she got her full prize money.
She also stressed that she would continue to demand for her balance, stating that she worked hard for the money during the show’s 72-day duration.
“I believe I should at least get what I worked so hard for 72 days. You all suddenly remembered your alert screenshots and IG Live………… Common……one among others is 1BTC which is over 80m in today’s market.
“To those who got their money in full
I’m happy for you. As a poor man’s child, let me ask for my money and other items remaining.,” She added.
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