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Funfare In Bbnaija, As Celebrities Visit House Mates

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So far six Nigerian celebratities have visited Big Brother Naija Housemates, Among them are Omotola Jolade Ekeinde, Banky W, Mr Ibu Emmanuel  Ikubese,Falz and Ice Prince. During the visit of Omotola, the super actress discussed the shocking inegualities young girls still face when it comes to access to quality education.
She pointed out that over 130 million girls in developing countries still lack access to quality education. She urged them all to use their voices to draw attention to the existing difference hreiterating the popular mantra of her campaign, “poverty is sexist”.
During their conversation, Marvis who is from a family of eight shared her experience having a strained and confusing relationship with her sisters after she took over the duty of parenting them. “It is an honour to stand next to a powerful woman!” Omotola exclaimed, before she said her goodbyes and left the house.
Mr John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu also visited the Big brother, Naija housemates last Wednesday evening where he spent sometimes chatting with them and also had a diary session where he talked about the time in 1997 when he nearly committed suicide.
Banky W also visited the housemates and they spent some quality time together, the music star was treated with a tour of the Big brother house with Debbie Rise Obviously Smitten. Debbie Rise could hide her excitement on seeing Banky .W.  and she played a little music / guitar.
Banky told the housemates to introduce themselves one-by-one, talk a bit about themselves and they delivered perfectly well. Before the music star left, they all took pictures, with T Boss, Uriel, Gifty struggling to take a souvenir from the star. He gave out his bangle, ring, studs and chain.
Nigerian Sensational Singer, Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz was among the celebrities that paid visit to the big brother Naija housemates after his performance at the live eviction show on Sunday. The eviction show which ushered in two new fake housemates, received a lot of comments as the host of ongoing big brother Naija reality TV show.
Meanwhile, Falz was welcomed into the house with dance steps from housemates and awesome interaction. The ‘Bahd Guy’ crooner threw a question at the male housemates, asking them who they would choose to date in the house if given the chance by Big brother. Efe chose Marvis, Bassey Chose Uriel, Tony Chose Bisola, Kemen Chose Uriel.
Mr Nigeria, Emmanuel Ikubese gave the house mates a surprise visit on valentine’s day with a rapped basket of gift  which he later said was for the female housemates alone as he apologised to the males. The female housemates could not contain their joy as they opened the basket to see some sets of beautiful teddies and chocolates.
Ice Prince performed at the big brother eviction show. He did well at the event but it was his outfit that drew all the attention, styled by popular stylist Swanky Jerry. Ice Prince was dressed in a multi colored suit.
Ice Prince also showed off his cooking skills by preparing noodles for the housemates. Afterwards, he discussed life on the outside of the house with them. Ice Prince and the housemates even took a selfie together.
However four of the housemates, Miyonse, Soma, Cocolce and Gifty as well as the two fake housemates Jon and Ese have been evicted from the house.
Miyonse Oluwaseyi, born 1993 popularly known as Mujonse, is a Nigerian entertainer. This last born took to cooking by chance after his mother made sure that he spent time with her in the kitchen. That quickly led to him cooking for his schoolmates and before he knew he was in culinary school and today he’s head chef. He’s been in a relationship with his girlfriend, also a chef for two months now- Miyonse hates being taken for granted.
Somadina Harrison Adinma known as Soma is the second and last born in his family, a Nigerian actor who hails from Nnewi in Anambra state. He was born in Lagos and studied theatre Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Somadina started his acting career as a child but presently as a grown up man, he has added modeling to his carreer life. He won Mr Threatre Arts and Mr Faculty of Arts for 2013/2014 session. He works with ESBS and Igbo TV as a radio and TV presenter.
Cocoice, born in 1978 is a Nigerian Singer, Songwriter and entertainer. She is one of the housemates in the 2017 big brother Naija television show. Cocoice has a very good relationship with her brother especially since their mother passed on 2001.
Having endured a few unlucky romantic relationships, she’s currently single and focusing on advancing her singing career. I used to be all over the place emotionally but now I’m more controlled”.

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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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