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Ex-MBGN, Anna Banner Laments Depression Experience

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5 years ago

February 12, 2021

Former beauty queen, Anna Ebiere Banner has opened up on her experience as one that lived with depression and became suicidal at some point in her life.
The 2013 MGBN disclosed that her battle with lack of self-confidence had been covered up with pictures and beautiful social media posts.
She made this known in a series of posts on her Instagram stories on Monday “we don’t have it all figured out, I was suicidal at some time in my life, I never knew what depression was until I experienced it. It wasn’t pretty at all I was ashamed of some decision I made, I lost my self-confidence, I literally lost myself, I screamed silently, but God could hear me, she began.
“I had a beautiful baby girl at age 20 (unmarried, young and school dropout) and five years later I’m a graduate, I thought about quitting school so many times, trust me, I didn’t care anymore. It was too much for me to handle, mentally I was exhausted, at some point my daughter couldn’t recognise me. She called her grandmother mummy instead, I was shattered.
“These are not even half of the silent struggles, but guess what, I came out stronger and wiser, you might be going through worse, but I can confidently tell you that you will be fine, just don’t give up God is working silently for your sake, Joy cometh in the morning.”
She also explained how she got her first share of keeping up fake appearance on social media just to feel good for almost six years, how I’ve had sad birthday experience. It was pretty frustrating, but I was advised to always wear a smile to cover up the pain and sadness, fake it till you make it, smile was my hash tag, but I had to make myself happy by myself and it feels so good. My birthday this year is a huge reminder of how I’ve been able to pull through, I felt like I’ve been caged for almost six years of my life.
Honestly, no one sees the silent struggles and pain we all go through, all we get on social media are likes and comments from people who like you, admire you or even hate you and we post beautiful pictures just to feel good, sometimes, we post perfect family pictures too, but we struggle to sleep at night behind the social media doors.”

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Uche Ogbodo Shares Reason Bambam’s Marriage Ended

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2 weeks ago

April 10, 2026

The Tide

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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2 weeks ago

April 10, 2026

The Tide

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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2 weeks ago

April 10, 2026

The Tide

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.