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Grace Amah Congratulates Ibinabo Over Release From Prison
Grace Amah
Renowned Nollywood ac
tress, Grace Amah, has sent a congratulatory message to her colleague, Ibinabo Fiberesima, following her release from jail.
Ibinabo was sentenced to a five year jail term for manslaughter and was granted N2m bail on Thursday by the Lagos Division of the court of Appeal.
Recall that weeks ago, the actress had written in Ibinabo’s defense saying, “Even 5 years imprisonment can never bring back the deceased. Those who want Ibinabo in jail are those who have been dwarfed by her intimidating credentials and humanitarian services. It may be argued that the law has taken its course, yes. So it seems, but that is the law of man,” she had written in part.
However, following the ex-beauty queen’s freedom, Grace, in a congratulatory message in an Instagram post says “Even the law recognises good conduct as parole.
“Credit to Ibinabo: Today marked another milestone in the life of Ibinabo Fiberesima when the Appeal Court sitting in Lagos considered the appeal filed by her lawyers, and granted her bail from Kirikiri prisons pending the determination of her appeal at the supreme court”.
“Her lawyers had argued and convinced the learned justices that Ibinabo had conducted herself in good manners since the commencement of the case and had never jeopardized proceedings by her action or conduct. Her exemplary life despite her social status is a symbol of honour”.
“Many of our colleagues had joined hands in prayers and called on God to intervene to save the life of our dear AGN president. We are united in our purpose and resolve knowing that the accident was an unfortunate development which claimed the life of the deceased, but was never deliberate action on the part of Ibinabo”. “Today, the saying that God’s ways are not our ways nor His thoughts our thoughts has come true” she stated.
“I want to use this opportunity to appreciate God for his mercy, grace and compassion upon Ibinabo. I thank our colleagues and the formidable team of lawyers who are fighting this case. I am optimistic that victory shall come the way of Ibinabo at the Supreme Court. “I also thank family members of late Dr. Suraj Giwa that have shown clear disposition to clemency to Ibinabo knowing that life is a journey, it could be anyone tomorrow. As we continue to toe the path of justices and peace, we must note that God has the final say in all circumstances. “This can only be God. May God’s name be praised forever”, she wrote.
R&B star, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has recounted the early-career challenges she faced, revealing that she was once booed out of the stage while performing at a school event.
Speaking in an interview with Newsmen, the Crazy Tings crooner shared that she wasn’t only booed but was also harassed with plastic bottles.
“I remember one time I was going to perform at my school as an up-and-coming singer and I thought I was going to receiving a standing ovation.
“But I got booed. They even threw plastic bottles at me,” she recalled.
Tems explained that despite the embarrassing incident and other such rejections, she remained determined to pursue a career in music.
The Tide Entertainment reports that Tems admitted that some of the initial rejections she faced could be due to her conviction to stick to her originality instead of doing covers or familiar sounds like most of her peers.
The Grammy-winning singer said looking back now, she is glad that she didn’t compromise her style despite the initial pressures.
A close associate of late singer Mohbad, Primeboy, has appealed for the artiste’s burial nearly three years after his death.
According to him, Mohbad’s body remains in the mortuary since September 12, 2023, pending burial arrangements.
The Tide Entertainment reports that in a statement Primeboy urged the family, public, and government to permit the burial, stating, “It’s been almost three years since Mohbad left us. His body is still in the mortuary. I’m begging the family, I’m begging the public, I’m begging the government, please let’s bury our brother. He deserves a befitting burial.”
It would be recalled that Mohbad’s death sparked public outrage, protests, and investigations. Ongoing autopsy examinations, police inquiries, and legal proceedings have delayed burial arrangements amid family disagreements and public scrutiny.