Nigerian celebrities participate in new Instagram trend 'challenge accepted' (photos)

The ‘challenge accepted’ trend has taken over Instagram and everyone from Genevieve Nnaji to Ini Edo, Tiwa Savage, Adesua Etomi Wellington, Chioma Akpotha and others has gotten involved. 

You may have noticed people posting black and white photographs of themselves. The idea is for women to empower one another, build each other up and spread positivity on the platform by posting black and white photographs of themselves, alongside the hashtag.

Check out our favourite celebrities photos on the challenge;

Actress Queen Okam celebrates birthday....

Nollywood actress and model,  Queen Okam was a year older yesterday, July 27th....  Happy birthday to her...

Reality star Mercy Eke is smoking Hot in new photos

Reality star, Mercy Eke has released new photos and they are fire!

The media personality shared these photos on Instagram with the caption "i'm not Bossy...i'm the Boss" and we are absolutely mesmerized by her beautiful look....

Check out the photos below;

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner welcome their first child together

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner have reportedly welcomed their first child together.

TMZ reports that the married couple have been parents since Wednesday, when Sophie gave birth to a little girl in Los Angeles.

It's said that Joe, 30, and Sophie, 24, haven't chosen a name yet, but that they will announce it soon.

Although the US site reports that the baby's name is Willa.

Joe's rep confirmed the news to People, saying: "Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas are delighted to announce the birth of their baby."

Sophie was last spotted in LA a week before she gave birth and it looked like she was ready to pop.

Jonas Brothers star, Joe and Game of Thrones actress Sophie never publicly acknowledged that they were expecting a little one, but didn't hide it as they stepped out together throughout Sophie's pregnancy.

Joe and Sophie tied the knot last year.

I have forgiven my ex-husband for the sake of my son - Tonto Dikeh

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh says she has forgiven her former husband, Churchill Olakunle, for the sake of their child, King Andre.

The movie star made this known during a chat with veteran journalist Dele Momodu on Sunday, July 26, 2020.

Tonto while speaking on the importance of forgiveness, said she has come to realize that forgiveness is not about the next person but about one's self.

"A man I love and respect always, talked to me about forgiveness and I have come to realize that forgiveness is not about the next person," she said.

"I know that forgiveness is not about the next person but the explanation I got recently really wowed me. It says I have forgiven you not because you have to be forgiven, I have forgiven you because I do not want to put myself in a place of stagnation when it comes to growth."

"I do not want to put myself in a place of stagnation when it comes to love, I do not want to put myself in a place of warship, progressing, my career."

"Forgiveness is a whole lot and I only just realized that the bible says that if we do not forgive, God cannot forgive us. All these things are in the bible but it never really made an impact on me until someone really explained it."

Momodu then asked the mother of one if she has forgiven her ex-husband, Olakunle.

"Oh yes, especially him. I forgive him and wish him the best, for my son's sake. I do. Why not?'' she replied.

Dikeh and Olakunle have been at loggerheads since their messy divorce in 2017. The ex-couple have called each other out on social media on several occasions, since their divorce.

Actress Regina Daniels flaunts postpartum body in new Instagram photos

New mum, Regina Daniels was pictured  glowing weeks after welcoming her first child with hubby, Ned Nwoko......

Actress Linda Osifo celebrates 29th birthday.....

Nollywood actress, Linda Osifo is in a celebratory mood today as she turns 29 years old today, July 27th...

Happy birthday melanin goddess!

Toke Makinwa denies reports her Ikoyi home has been taken over by AMCON

Toke Makinwa has debunked online reports claiming her Ikoyi home been repossessed by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON.

Earlier today July 27, Nigerian Twitter went wild after some users of the app claimed that her ''Banana Island property'' had been taken over by AMCON.

However, a statement released this evening by her publicist, Andrea Manuela Giaccaglia, states that Toke is the sole owner of her Ikoyi property and that it has not been confiscated by AMCON.

The statement adds that legal action will be taken against the originators of the report that her house has been taken over by AMCON.

The statement reads;

"On behalf of Ms. Toke Makinwa, we would like to address the rumour circulating the internet that Ms. Toke Makinwa’s alleged house in Banana Island was taken over by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). Ms. Toke’s is the sole owner of her residence in Ikoyi. Our lawyers have been contacted and legal action will be taken against the originators of this story.
Kind Regards
Toke Makinwa’s Management".

Elon Musk challenges Johnny Depp to cage fight after actor earlier threatened to cut off his penis

Elon Musk has challenged Johnny Depp to a cage fight after the actor accused him of having an affair with his then-wife Amber Heard.

During his libel trial against NGN, the High Court was shown a text that Depp sent to his friend Christian Carino in which he threatened to cut off Musk's penis.

But the Tesla billionaire has now laughed off the threat, jokingly telling the New York Times : "If Johnny wants a cage fight, just let me know."

Depp had texted: "I'll show him things he's never seen before like the other side of his d**k when I slice it off."

Musk has denied having an affair with Heard, saying their relationship started after her marriage to Depp had come to an end. He also denied the claims he had a threesome with Heard, 34, and model Cara Delevingne, 27, in Depp’s LA penthouse

Musk added: "We did not have the threesome, you know. So I think people think these things are generally more salacious than they are."

He also had advice for the former couple, saying: "For the two of them, I would just recommend that they bury the hatchet and move on."

Depp is suing News Group Newspapers (NGN) over a headline in The Sun labelling him a "wife beater" over allegations he was physically abusive to his then-wife Heard.

I was once a plantain hawker – Biodun Okeowo

Biodun Okeowo popularly known as Omoborty in Nollywood, has had her fair share of hard life.

The single mother of two, who has over the years grown thick skin to criticisms, says she is elated that those who didn’t believe in her dream some years back, are now trying hard to be in her good books.

“I believe in hard work. Keep grinding, one day the people that don’t believe in you will tell everyone how they met you. Don’t relent; just keep pushing. I was once a plantain hawker. I didn’t allow my past to determine my future. My haters are at my back, they are likened to my problems, which are also at my back, but Holy Ghost is solely behind me,” she noted.

Actress Ini Dima Okojie sizzles showing off her sexy toned body in skimpy bikini - Pics

Actress, Ini Dima Okojie looked sensational as she flaunted her incredible physique during a pool snapshots on Sunday.

The actress, 30, put on a sizzling display in a stylish two-piece bikini which emphasised her ample assets.

Captioning the sexy pictures, she wrote; "I had serious plans for this summer 🏝 🌊💦 did the keto diet, started working out again the whole shebang... but 2020 had other plans 😩
But when life gives you 🍋 ....

.
SummerHoliday SummerBody IKukuUsedItToSitAtHome Sigh".

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Actor Jennifer Ibekwe releases new photos to celebrate her birthday

Nigerian actress, Jennifer Ibekwe is celebrating her birthday today, July 27th and to mark her special day, the actress posted new stunning photos of herself.

Happy birthday Jenny!!!

Rapper Eva Alordiah shares powerful tips on how to overcome depression (video)

Rapper, Eva Alordiah has shared the three things that helped her through her worst depression in life....... 

Watch video below; 

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Singer Tekno shows off his impressive garage

Wow!!..........

Elton John’s ex-wife Renate Blauel is suing him for dishing on their marriage

Elton John’s ex-wife is suing the music icon for dishing on their ill-fated marriage. 

Renate Blauel, 67, claims that she and John had an agreement that they’d never publicly discuss their marriage which she says the singer breached in his bestselling memoir, “Me: Elton John,” and the recent biopic “Rocketman,” according to MailOnline.

“The case is about restoring the privacy that she felt was agreed to be protected when she and Mr. John entered into a divorce in 1988. This was the only option she had left,” her lawyer, Yisrael Hiller, told the publication.

"She wants to ensure her privacy going forward, that in turn has a big impact on her mental health issues.”

She is reportedly seeking £3million ($3.8 million) from the pop star.

The German-born sound engineer married Sir Elton in 1984. The couple divorced in 1988, and the star went on to marry David Furnish, with whom he has two children.

Stop playing Mercy’s script – Actress, Maryam Charles tells BBNaija’s Nengi

Nollywood actress, Maryam Charles, has taken to social media to slam BBNaija housemate, Nengi, for trying to use Mercy Eke’s nudity style to win the present show.

The actress disclosed that the way Nengi goes around almost half-naked is a thing that really displeases her.

She added that trying hard to play the Mercy card because she won the last edition of the show is not a smart move, saying that the former winner is not kind of person to use as a role model.

"For Christ sake, is she telling us that it’s only when you show your nudity that you will win the show? Is it only when you twerk that fans will appreciate your ‘talents?’

“…I don’t blame Nengi, she’s probably not smart enough to know that Mercy is not the kind of person to use as your role model. There are strong, influential and well-respected women out there that can lead you in the right path,” she said.

The actress also used the opportunity to appeal to young girls, telling them not to look towards people like Mercy and Nengi as role models.

See her Instagram post below:

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I've been watching this season of BBNaija and I won't lie, I've been disgusted by what Nengi has been doing. Am I the only one wondering whether this girl has clothes at all? Because it seems anytime the camera is on her, she is either half naked or wearing something showing off her bum. For Christ sake, is she telling us that it's only when you show your nudity that you will win the show? Is it only when you twerk that fans will appreciate your 'talents?' It makes no sense! I dont blame her though. She learnt it from another ex housemate Mercy. Remember how Mercy too used bottom power to win the show when there were more talented people there? This rubbish has to stop. I don't blame Nengi, she's probably not smart enough to know that Mercy is not the kind of person to use as your role model. There are strong, influential and well respected women out there that can lead you in the right path. To the young girls out there as well, nudity is not a sure way to success. Sure, perverts will literally eat you up with their eyes, but that's it. You will not gain anything. Instead, it's your virtue that will reduce. Do not look at ladies like Nengi and Mercy as your role models, like I said earlier, there are better women out there. #bbnaija #bigbrothernaija #bbnaijalockdown #mercy #nengi #nengibbnaija

A post shared by Maryam Charles (@maryamcharles) on Jul 26, 2020 at 8:41am PDT

Media personality Tomike Adeoye puts on a leggy display in new photos

Radio and Television personality, Tomike Adeoye took to Instagram to share these new photos of herself posing in a revealing lace mini dress which flaunted her toned legs.

She complimented her outfit with a nude hat, a pair of pump heels and a matching handbag.

More photos below;