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How Top Celebrities Stormed PH For Paul Okoye’s Wedding

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Although  the superlative
traditional marriage  ceremony  between Paul  Okoye of the P-Square  fame  and  his charming wife, Anita Isama, has come  and gone,  the events of the day still echoes loud and clear in the entertainment world, as Port Harcourt, the capital  city of the oil rich Rivers State, that has played host to several  celebrities  in the past literally stood still on Sunday, March 22nd 2014 to witness  the ceremony.
Entertainers, showbiz  personalities, top government officials and distinguished  ladies  and gentlemen stormed  the prestigious  AZTech  Arcum event centre along Stadium  Road, Port Harcourt, venue   of the historic  traditional wedding between the international Hip Hop  music  star and his long time  heart throb, Anita Isama,  who holds a  law degree  and  an MBA from  the United States  of America
It was gathered that the couple met when they were students of the University of Abuja eleven years ago and had remained inseparable since then. Early last year, she  delivered a bouncing  baby  boy for  Paul which according to  some of his close friends became the driving  force that galvanised  the music  star to propose to her three  months  later, they decided  to tie the nuptial  knot in Port Harcourt  as Anita reportedly hails  from Rivers State.
According to our source, the twin brothers, Peter  and Paul Okoye, popularly known as P-square have concluded plans to hold a classy white wedding together  in Dubai. It  will be recalled that Peter  wedded  his sweet heart, Lola in Lagos, seven months before that of his twin brother.
The traditional wedding which was anchored by celebrated  Julius Agwu  had in  attendance, top  government  officials  and celebrities  including the Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, Her Excellency, Obioma Liyel Imoke, first lady of Cross River State and the minister of tourism, Chief Edem Duke among others.
The music stars in attendance include: D’Banj, J. Martins, Bracket, Naeto c, Banky W., M.I., Pasuma Wonder, Darey, Ice Prince, Iyanya Rhyno with Jimmy Jaff as official Disc Jockey (DJ). These stars trok their turns on the stage to entertain the mamnioth crowd of guests.
Nollywood stars were not left out as they came in their large numbers. They include Ine Edo, Jude Okoye, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Sussan Peters, John Okafor (Mr. Ibu), Mike Ezamonye, Majid Michael and Chinedu Ikedieze. Others were: Monalisa Chinda, Ejike Asiegbu, Uti Nwachukwu, Funke Akindele, Ebube Nwagbo, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Uche Jumbo, Lilian Esoro etc.
The event was aired live in HIP TV which acquired exclusive rights from the couple to transmit the traditional wedding  live on their channel (324 on DSTV), while  their  production sound and camera crew were there to cover the event.

Paul/Anita

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Uche Ogbodo Shares Reason Bambam’s Marriage Ended

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Uche Ogbodo defended her colleague, Bambam, amid allegations that she left her marriage after going under the knife.
The Tide Entertainment reports that  the mother of three stated that no woman would leave a man because of a body makeover.
The actress also shared what she believes might have gone wrong in the marriage that led to its end, and sent a message to men.
Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has shared her thoughts on reality show star Bambam, whose real name is Oluwabamike Olawunmi, amid her alleged marriage crisis.The former Big Brother housemate was recently seen dancing and enjoying herself at a party, sparking rumours about her marriage.

Critics claimed that her body makeover was one of the reasons she allegedly left the marriage and noted that she was still out in public with the video of her club outing.

Reacting to the allegations,  Ogbodo came to Bambam’s defence. She stated that no woman would leave her marriage simply because she went under the knife. According to her, it is the man who drives a woman to leave.

The mother of three further explained that no woman willingly leaves a marriage she has invested in over many years. If a woman does leave, it is the man’s fault, possibly due to abuse that she chooses not to disclose publicly.

She added that a man must have shown the woman disrespect or failed to nurture the marriage.

Ogbodo emphasised that if a man refuses to love, protect, and give peace to his wife, the responsibility for the breakdown rests entirely with him.

It would be recalled that Uche Ogbodo also recently underwent cosmetic surgery and shared videos with her fans online,

The actress had remained on the lips of many Nigerians following her role in the trending movie Love in Every Word.

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Kate Henshaw Speaks Against ‘Gate Crashing’ 

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Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.

Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.

The Tide Entertainment reports that she questioned the popular act of ‘gate crashing’, regarding it as a rude and disrespectful behaviour. Henshaw also urged Nigerians to refrain from attending gatherings where they are not invited.Nigerian Politics Analysis

”I want to talk about something rampant, has been rampant, and is still rampant. I just want to ask those of you who show up uninvited at events and parties, what’s your purpose? What do you aim to achieve? Then, those of you who receive a card that admits only one person and invite all your village people, don’t check with the host; you pack your people and come. What are you doing there? Why don’t you respect yourself and stay away? It’s rude, you’re a gate crasher. Respect yourself enough to stay away from places you aren’t invited to,” she said.

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Oscars Set 2027 And 2028 Dates Ahead Of 100th Edition In 2028

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled dates for both the 99th Academy Awards and its landmark 100th ceremony. The back-to-back events, set for 2027 and 2028, will mark the final years of the Oscars airing on longtime broadcast partner ABC before a major shift to YouTube.

The 99th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, followed by the historic 100th edition on Sunday, March 5, 2028. Both ceremonies will broadcast live at 7 p.m. ET from the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and reach audiences in over 200 territories worldwide. Looking ahead, the Academy has also confirmed a venue change, with the ceremony set to move to the Peacock Theater beginning in 2029, where it will remain through 2039.

The Tide Entertainment reports that the announcement comes amid a shifting broadcast landscape. ABC is gearing up for a packed 2027 schedule, including its debut as the home of the Grammy Awards and its first Super Bowl broadcast in over two decades. Meanwhile, this year’s Oscars telecast saw a dip in viewership, drawing 17.86 million viewers across ABC and Hulu, a 9% decline from the previous year’s five-year high.

Still, excitement around the awards remains strong. The most recent ceremony crowned Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” as Best Picture, while early buzz for the upcoming season is already building. Anticipated contenders include the Ryan Gosling-led “Project Hail Mary,” Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three” starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, and Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “Digger” featuring Tom Cruise.

No hosts have been announced yet for either ceremony, adding another layer of anticipation to the milestone events.

In addition to confirming the ceremony dates, the Academy also released its full calendar for the 2026–2027 awards season, outlining key milestones from the eligibility period beginning January 1, 2026, to nominations voting in January 2027, and final voting in early March.

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