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Biggest Nigeria’s Celebrities’ Controversies In 2017
As we head into the second half of the year 2017, it is important to recall some of the biggest Nigeria celebrities’ controversial stories that went viral in the social media in the past six months, starting from the death of Moji Olaiya to Mercy Aigbe’s domestic violence marriage saga. They include the following:
1.Moji Olaiya’s death
The top story of the year so far is the death of late Nollywood actress Moji Olaiya. She died on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 from cardiac arrest two months after giving birth to a baby girl and was given an intimate version of the public memorial held on June 6, 2017.
In a statement by Moji’s brother, Femi Olaiya, the family dismissed the rumours that the late actress was poisoned in Canada. She is survived by two daughters Adunoluwa Farombi and her two month old baby, Maryam Odufola.
2.Tonto Dike Vs Churchill
Ever since Tonto Dike split from her husband, Oladunmi Churchill in a highly controversial way, the duo have continued to fight each other in the social media. First the popular actress accused her estranged husband of domestic violence before adding that he spent absolutely nothing on her.
She even went as far as stating that her bride price was paid with her money, it doesn’t end there, Churchill’s family members became involved in the issues and kept granting interviews. It is safe to say Tonto Dike is not going back as her bride price has been refunded. According to her, she’s now a free woman.
3.Mercy Aigbe Vs Lanre Gentry
Theirs could be called the biggest scandal of 2017 with their constant bickering on social media. Mercy Aigbe released multiple evidence of the damage done to her face by her estranged husband Lanre Gentry.
According to her, due to the injuries allegedly inflicted upon her by her now estranged husband, Lanre Gentry, she had to visit a Maxillofacial Surgeon. The Lagos State Government has since taken over the case and the duo are still calling each other out on instagram.
4. Wizkid Vs Davido
These two have been at each other’s throat for a long time now, but this year they took it to another level. The duo have been battling over superiority ever since they both got signed to Sony music entertainment, calling each other out and throwing shades on social media. They both have been busy.
5.Funke Akindele Vs Daddy Freeze
The two had a clash of words over Nathaniel Bassey’s ‘Hallelujah’ challenge. On Monday, June 26, 2017 Nathaniel Bassey released a new song titled “Olowo Gbogboro” and some people hinted his hour long praise challenge was just a rouse, a huge publicity stunt to promote his new single. Cool FM’s Daddy Freeze joined, on the controversial media personality and quickly took to instagram to voice his opinion on the matter. Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele immediately responded to his post, urging Freeze to take things easy.
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.