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D’ Banj In Court Over Alleged Bad Debts
The verifiable news in the
entertainment industry has it that Dapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D-Banj whose musical career has taken a downward spin in the last three years is indebted to not just mind Hub Technologies, but to a whole lot of people who he allegedly sweet talked into getting money from with the promise that he was going to pay back after his shows.
It was also gathered that if care is not taken, the self styled Koko Master risks a jail term for allegedly issuing a dud cheque to Mind Hub Technologies Limited.
According to our source, the accusers’ attorney D.U. Odigie of Uyi Chambers, Benin City, Edo State, are demanding for the repayment of the debts of $240,000.00. (Two Hundred and Forty thousand doolar) and N6.4 million (six million four hundred thousand naira).
The attorney accused D’banj of issuing two dud cheques to D-Kings Media Limited one for $240,000 (Two Hundred and Forty US Dollar) dated 2012/2013 and the other for the sum of N15,000.000 (fifteen million naira) dated 20/01/2014 to pay the debt of their client, but the cheques were returned unpaid. The attorney reminded the popular singer of the implications of issuing dud chques which is a criminal offence that attracts grave legal consequences under the Dishonoured Cheque Act.
It was further disclosed that D’banj’s modus operandi has been the same, he approaches very wealthy men luring them to invest in teh industry, to set up entertainment companies and develop artistes for them with the promise of huge returns on their investments, but rather he collected their money and moved on to the next target with the same promises.
According to the source, D’Banj is indebted to so many wealthy people who he took soft loans from to fund his shows and expensive life style. It stated that the implication of D’banj’s actions on the entertainment industry is that people willing to invest would be scared because the ones that have tried it with him have had their fingers burnt.
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.
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.
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.