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Late Fela approached me in marriage to join his many wives – Onyeka Onwenu
Nigeria’s foremost music maestro, Onyeka Onwenu has revealed how the late African music legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti wanted her to marry him in the eighties.
She declined Fela’s proposal to her in marriage due to his many wives which she said, she can’t cope, according to her autobiography titled: “My Father’s Daughter.”
The singer of a popular song, “One love, keep us together”, said, she is a possessive lover and did not understand Fela’s love for women.
Onyeka wrote: “The second time I saw Fela was in 1984, a few years after I had returned from the United States. He had just been released from jail.
“He was arrested for attempting to travel with his band for a gig in London with the sum of 1,600 pounds for their hotel accommodation.
“At the time, carrying any amount of foreign currency was against one of the many decrees promulgated by the Buhari/Idiagbon military junta.
“After he was released from prison, Fela sent a mutual friend, the journalist Onuorah Udenwa who is now a US-based pastor, to bring me to his club. I thought that he probably wanted to thank me for speaking up for him, but that was not it.
Onyeka expressed disappointment that Fela didn’t mention about the article she wrote in solidarity for him, but was only concern about marriage which she thanked him and declined.
According to her, Fela’s female dancers who are eventually his wives noticed her presence and were looking at with scorn, while she was waiting for him at the club.
“They passed by often, whispering comments about me. They were downright hostile and quite obvious about it.
“I pointed this out to him and told him that I was a possessive lover and would not be able to cope as an appendage to his harem but Fela laughed.”
The estranged wife of skit maker Ganiyu Kehinde popularly known as Ijoba Lande, has apologised for having sex with Baba Tee,saying she wasn’t like this.
Darasimi was accused of infidelity by her former husband Ijoba Lande who said, he could count up 21 persons including actor Baba Tee sleeping with his wife, fearing that “if he reveals their names, he may not make it home,”.
Despite initially denying it, Baba Tee admitted having a “short” sexual encounter with Darasimi while playing truth or dare game. He claimed he did not know she was Ijoba Lande’s wife.
In an interview with actress Biola Adebayo on the Talk to B podcast published on Saturday, Darasimi pleaded for forgiveness, saying she would not make such a “mistake” again.
“Ijoba Lande, don’t be upset with me. I’m also begging everyone I have disappointed, including Nigerians worldwide. This is not who I am and I pray never to make such a mistake again,” she said.
Darasimi also claimed Ijoba Lande struggled with gambling which pushed the family into financial difficulties.
“I am always surprised when people say I spent Lande’s money and dumped him. Which money did Lande have? He has never been a wealthy guy; he is an addicted gambler who spends all the money he sees on gambling,” said Darasimi.
“His love for gambling is so much such that he gambled with N2 million in a day. Aviator virtual gambling is his favourite. His gambling habit led to him selling his car to fund his gambling lifestyle. This is the reason why he is broke and depressed today. I suffered a lot by borrowing money and food from neighbours.
“He is also very hot-tempered; he hits me whenever he is angry. The major reason why I left him was when he hit me because of the ‘ajo’ money that Marygold was owing. He didn’t want me to pester her for the money. Ijoba Lande was broke when I met him but because of the love I had for him, I still went ahead to marry him. I sponsored most of the things needed during our wedding introduction.”
Popular Nollywood actress Queeneth Hilbert has dragged Actress Destiny Etiko and the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun to Court for plotting to arrest her over an allegation.
CAPITAL POST on Monday reported that Hilbert accused Destiny Etiko of snatching her wealthy boyfriend and threatened to beat her up if she is seen in Asaba, capital of Delta State.
Hilbert said she has hints of arrest and detention on the order of Destiny Etiko.
The boyfriend snatching allegation has resulted to heated debate on social media with fans of both actresses tackling each other.
Following these allegations, Etiko, through her lawyers, demanded a public retraction and filed a ₦100 million defamation suit against Hilbert.
In response, Hilbert approached the Federal High Court in Lagos, claiming the police, at Etiko’s instigation, attempted an unlawful arrest, violating her fundamental rights.
She is seeking legal protection against detention and ₦100 million in damages for the alleged invasion of her privacy
Popular gospel Singer and Nollywood actress, Princess Njideka Okeke, known for her hit song ‘Akanchawa’, has found love again and remarried.
The actress, who was previously married to popular gospel artist Prince Gozie Okeke, exchanged vows with her new husband over the weekend in Anambra State. Her wedding ceremony, which has since sparked reactions online, marks a new chapter in her life after years of separation from her former spouse.
A viral video circulating on social media captured the moment Njideka, beaming with happiness, left for her new marital home. In the footage, she appeared radiant, expressing excitement about her fresh start.
Actor Stanley Ontop, a colleague from the entertainment industry, took to Instagram to share the news with fans and well-wishers. Posting a video from the event, he congratulated the actress, writing:
“Nollywood actress Njideka okeke Akanchawa has remarried,
Congratulations to her,” he wrote.
He also referenced her past marriage, stating, “She was the ex-wife of Nigeria’s biggest gospel singer, Gozie Okeke. These duo have been having loggerhead for many years now. But I’m happy Princess Njideka Okeke has finally remarried.”
Njideka and Gozie Okeke were once celebrated as one of Nigeria’s most admired gospel music couples, having collaborated on the widely beloved Akanchawa album, which resonated with audiences across the country. However, their relationship faced challenges, leading to a long-standing separation.
Fans and colleagues have since flooded social media with congratulatory messages, wishing Princess Njideka happiness in her new marriage.
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