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I’m Not The One Hindering Your Progress – Funke Akindele

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Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has stated that she is not hindering anyone’s progress in the movie industry. Her statement comes amidst a remark from her colleague, Kunle Afolayan, who questioned the use of dance as a movie marketing strategy.

Daily voice reports that Afolayan had described marketing in the industry as exhausting, recalling his experience.

In 2006, I did all the runs, and it was exhausting. I want to make a film if you can guarantee I don’t have to dance to sell that film.

“We need to come up with other strategies. How do we sell without exhausting ourselves?

I don’t know how the likes of Funke Akindele and others are doing it, creating skits every day, changing costumes all the time. I can’t do it,” he said.

Reacting in a series of Instagram posts, the actress dismissed suggestions that her approach to movie promotion was hindering the progress of others in the industry,

“I’m not the one hindering your progress. Ka rin ka po, yiye nin ye ni,” she wrote.

She further stated that the entertainment industry was large enough for everyone to thrive, urging colleagues to explore alternative approaches rather than criticising existing ones.

“If you can’t beat them or join them, create your own path. No allow jealousy burn you. The sky is so big for everybody to fly,” Akindele added. The actress also encouraged filmmakers who find the current trend exhausting to adopt other promotional strategies or engage professional marketing firms.

Go ahead and create alternative promotion or marketing strategies for promoting your business, or hire a company to handle it. You can do it. The opportunities are endless, and everyone has their own path. I’m focused on mine, and I have faith in God’s plan for me,” she said.

Akindele is currently Nollywood’s highest-grossing filmmaker with her movie ‘Behind The Scenes, released in 2025, grossing ₦2,407,000,000. She is well known for her energetic promotional style, often involving dance videos and comedy skits used to market her films across social media platforms.

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Tension As Teddy A Unveils Mystery Woman Amid Rumours of Marriage Crash With BamBam

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Teddy A has shared a new photo of himself locked in the arms of an unidentified woman, accompanied by a cryptic Yoruba caption Observant fans have noticed that BamBam has officially removed Teddy A’s name from her Instagram bio.

From missing Mother’s Day tributes to a total lack of a birthday post for his wife, the cracks in the “BamTeddy” union have moved from private whispers to public silence.

Nigerian reality TV star Teddy A has set tongues wagging online after sharing a cosy photo of himself with an unidentified woman. The image, posted on Monday, April 4, showed the former Big Brother Naija housemate holding the woman closely.

Accompanying the post was a seemingly harmless caption: “Pele pele laye gba! Hello May, happy new month fanmily!”

While Teddy A did not provide any context about the woman in the photo, the internet quickly began to read between the lines.

This comes at a time when rumours have been circulating, suggesting that his marriage to BamBam may be facing serious challenges.

Though neither party has publicly confirmed a split, their recent online activity tells a story fans can’t seem to ignore. One of the earliest signs that raised concern was BamBam’s decision to remove Teddy A’s name from her Instagram bio.

Not long after, during Mother’s Day celebrations, Teddy A shared a tribute to important women in his life, but noticeably left out his wife’s name. For fans who had followed their love story since their Big Brother Naija days, the omission felt unusual. Adding to the speculation, Teddy A also did not publicly celebrate BamBam on her recent birthday — a gesture that many consider routine among celebrity couples.

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Sisialagbo: Fears Grow as She Takes Serious Action After Husband’s Disturbing Post 

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There is growing concern over the whereabouts and well-being of popular herb vendor and influencer Eniola Sisialagbo after her sudden disappearance from Facebook.

A check on her page on Friday, May 1, showed that the account, which doubles as her business platform, has been locked and is no longer accessible to the public. The development has left many followers uneasy, especially coming on the heels of a troubling message shared by her husband, Akeem Adesola

Just a day before her page went private, Akeem had taken to Facebook with a short but alarming message:

“Oh Allah, save my wife.” The post immediately drew attention, with many questioning what might have gone wrong behind the scenes. At the time, the couple was already under intense public scrutiny following the circulation of their controversial private video online.

Before then, Akeem had issued a detailed public apology, accepting full responsibility for the viral incident. In his statement, he admitted that his actions had caused embarrassment and pain not only to his wife but also to family members, business associates, and supporters.

“I take full responsibility for my actions,” he wrote, describing the situation as a turning point in his life. He also appealed for forgiveness, promising to learn from the experience and rebuild trust moving forward.

Similarly, Sisialagbo had earlier addressed the issue in an emotional message, expressing regret and asking for understanding. “I own my mistakes and I apologize with all sincerity,” she wrote, adding that the situation had taken a heavy emotional toll on her.

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Blessing CEO Returns To Instagram After Cancer Claim Controversy

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Controversial Nigerian influencer, Blessing Okoro Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has returned to Instagram weeks after deactivating her account amid backlash over her claim of battling stage four breast cancer.

A check on her page shows that she has deleted all posts related to the cancer diagnosis, including interviews and materials previously shared to support her claim.

Only a documentary-style post on breast health awareness remains visible on her page.

The controversy began in January when the influencer announced she had been diagnosed with stage four breast cancer and appealed for financial assistance.

She had backed her claim with what she described as a medical report. However, Xinus Medical Diagnostics disputed the authenticity of the document, alleging that it had been altered.

The centre stated that the original report belonged to Deborah Mbara and was issued in May 2025.

Mbara, a makeup artist and cancer survivor, later accused Blessing CEO of using her medical report without consent.

The development sparked outrage and raised concerns over the authenticity of the fundraising appeal.

Following the allegations, Mbara’s family petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), accusing the influencer of cyberbullying, forgery, and running a fraudulent fundraising scheme.

The petition alleged that over ₦300 million was raised from members of the public under false pretences.

The Nigerian Cancer Society also called for a thorough investigation, urging authorities to ensure accountability.

Blessing CEO had deactivated her Instagram account shortly after the controversy escalated, but has now returned to the platform.

As of the time of filing this report, she has yet to publicly address the allegations following her return.

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