Big Brother Naija star BamBam has taken to social media to share adorable photos from her pregnancy days.
BamBam and hubby Teddy A welcomed baby Zendaya in March 2020.
The reality TV start took to her Instagram page on Thursday, April 2 2020, where she shared some ebony photos of herself from her pregnancy shoot.
In the photos, the former housemate is dressed up like a princess with her bulged belly left bare.
She went on to narrate briefly her newest experience as a new mother.
She wrote:
“Nothing and no one can fully prepare you for motherhood! With this journey comes pain but that pales in comparison to the beauty that I have been blessed with! Having Zendaya still feels so surreal and half the time, I still can’t believe that she’s mine.
The journey so far has been truly amazing and is one I wouldn’t trade for anything in the world. I’ll be sharing as much of it as I can with you beginning from today as the BTS of my pregnancy shoot goes live In a few hours.”
Nigerians has taken to Twitter to react to the Ministry of Finance and Budget requesting for ventilators from industrial engineer and Telsa CEO, Elon Musk.
in his effort to battle the global coronavirus pandemic, American tech billionaire Elon Musk announced via his Twitter page that his company Telsa is willing to provide free FDA-approved ventilators to worldwide hospitals within Telsa delivery region in dire need of the respiratory device to treat coronavirus patient.
“We have extra FDA-approved ventilators. Will ship to hospitals worldwide within Tesla delivery regions. Device & shipping cost are free. Only requirement is that the vents are needed immediately for patients, not stored in a warehouse. Please me or @Tesla know,” he wrote.
Spotted on the comment section of Elon’s tweet was the official handle of Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance and Budget asking the Telsa CEO for 100 – 500 ventilators on behalf of the nation’s federal government.
“Dear @elonmusk @tesla, the Federal Government of Nigeria needs support with 100 – 500 ventilators to assist with #COVID19 cases rising every day in Nigeria,” the Ministry tweeted.
Nigerians has since flooded the micro blogging platform to react to the Finance Ministry’s request.
While some hailed the move, others expressed their disappointment over their decision to seek aid on such public front – despite the fact that many of the country’s billionaires has donated funds to meet such needs.
Check out the reactions below:
What of all the Billion donations by the rich, where is the money???? And also it's even more annoying when I remember we budgeted N37B for renovation of National assembly.
U can't even send a proper letter, you're replying like someone under a celeb giveaway tweet
So the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Finance has reduced itself to a common Twitter beggar because of #COVIDー19 ? What differentiates them from the guys who drop account numbers under David's Tweets?
500 ventilators that the corrupt government is begging Elon Musk for will just be N1.7b. They lied they shared N5bn to their so called poor people just yesterday. Hopeless & heartless Govt.
— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) April 2, 2020
Begging Elon Musk or not for ventilators, from a single case of #COVID19 on 27th February in Lagos, we see figures gradually rising amid poverty and lack of infrastructures in our health sector caused by medical tourism, poor funding and corruption by government over the years.
They gat money for Toyota Camry 2020 but can't afford to buy Ventilator for #COVID19 this country called 🇳🇬 nigeria is a joke expecialy the Ministry Of Finance
— oluleke akinola spirit (@oluleke_akinola) April 2, 2020
Legendary Nollywood actor and director Richard Mofe-Damijo has called on the Nigerian Custom Agency to step up and provide relief to Nigerians in lockdown as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mofe-Damijo has asked the Custom Agency to release all the seized food commodities under their custody and share the items amongst the poor masses struggling to fend for themselves.
Richard Mofe-Damijo say now would be the right time for the government to ask the Custom Agency to empty their warehouses of all the food items they have seized over the years so Nigerians can feed on them.
The film maker took to his Instagram page on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, where he shared a photo of himself observing the sit at home order and then made known the thoughts going through his mind.
According to him, he is thinking that now would be the right time for the government to ask the Custom Agency to empty their warehouses of all the food items they have seized over the years so Nigerians can feed on them.
The federal government had announced on Sunday, March 29, 2020, that it was shutting down Abuja, Lagos and Ogunstates for two weeks to help curtail the spread of the coronavirus in the country.
Veteran Nigerian indigenous singer Salawa Abeni has taken to social media to raise alarm after being blackmailed online by an internet user in possession of her nude photos.
Salawa Abeni says she has been shamed and threatened by an anonymous person who has her nude photos from the past.
The singer made this known via her Instagram page on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, where she shared screenshots of multiple chat conversations between her and her blackmailer on WhatsApp.
In their chat, the blackmailer identified as Jason is threatening to tarnish her reputation and destroy her career that has spanned for 45 years.
The blackmailer identified as Jason is threatening to tarnish Salade’s reputation and destroy her career that has spanned for 45 years.
She noted that the photos were captured during her admission in a hospital or while she was having an intimate moment with her partner.
Salawa Abeni has taken to social media to raise alarm after being blackmailed online by an internet user in possession of her nude photos.
She went on to release the said nude photos and then expressed her disappointed at the person behind the willful act.
Salawa Abeni says she has been shamed and threatened by an anonymous person who has her nude photos from the past.
Salawa is a popular Yoruba singer with over a million sold copies of her first music album titled ‘Late General Murtala Muhammed’ which was released in 1976.
Big Brother Naija star Diane Russet has finally released her short film tilted “Bayi”.
Diana Russet has begun her newfound career as a filmmaker post Big Brother Naija reality show with the release of “Bayi” – a 30 minute film which theme is wrapped around early child marriage and gender base violence.
in “Bayi”, the former housemate takes on the lead role of Fatima, a northern teenage girl forced into early child marriage. She is joined by the likes of Mariam Kayode, Sir Dee, Tope Olowoniyan, Daniel Atteh, Lynn Mula among others.
“Bayi” tells the story of the struggles of a young girl, who loses her family and has to navigate through life. The film is written by Diane Russet, directed by Micheal ‘Amapsalmist’ Akinrogunde and produced by Ayomide Newo.
Check out the heartwarming note top clergyman Bishop T.D Jakes penned for his son weeks after his wedding.
One of the most treasured messages you’ll be reading about marriage on social media this week is that of Bishop T.D Jakes to his newlywed son, Dexter Jakes.
The doting father recently took to his Instagram page on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, where he shared a deeply touching note he penned on behalf of his newlywed son.
In the message, the American pastor wrote in great length about using pain and adversity to cement the bond in marriage.
One of the most adorable message you’ll be reading on social media this week is that of Bishop T.D Jakes to his newlywed son, Dexter Jakes and his fiancée, Larissa Piao.
Dexter tied the knot with Larissa Piao on Thursday, March 12, 2020 — just in time before activities in the United States and around the world were disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Read the deeply touching note below:
To my son and his lovely bride, It was such an honor a few weeks ago to officiate over your wedding! As I rose this morning, I thought of how me and your mother @SeritaJakes were in a terrible car wreck, her ankle was crushed, our plans altered, and we found our challis of bliss, shattered by swelling, bleeding pain complete with the hammer of tragedy. Son, we spent almost a year in the house together. I was her therapist, teaching her how to walk! I washed her hair and prepared meals because of the severity of the accident!
Thirty-eight years later, you got married and came home from your honeymoon to a city in crises, stores, and restaurants closed, and all of our city shut down because of this Coronavirus. It has left you confined in the house with your new wife! Both your mother and I earnestly believe our bond was cemented by the adversity we faced together! As I prayed over Mr. and Mrs. T.D. Jakes Jr., I had no idea that this COVID-19 crisis would be the disruption that God ordered for your early days of matrimony. It occurs to me that you all are to be similarly connected through crises! It isn’t always what goes right that cements your union. Dig your heels in and be the strong, stable man, we raised you to be. It is the teamwork of adversity that can soder your union and weld your bond! Pain has a purpose! Isolation can bring consecration and probably endless lovemaking, lol! Seriously, it isn’t the white rice, nor the Chantilly lace. It is the unexpected, inconvenient adversity, that knits us into His plan! The Bible says the children of Israel were trapped in Egypt for 400 years. And it states, “the more they were afflicted, the more they grew!” May God make you guys one in spirit, one in purpose, one in prayer, and one in the bonds of unity! Remember, that long after I’m gone, my hand will rest upon you, my prayer will hover over you like a cloud in a breezeless sky! Greater still, What God has joined together, let no man put asunder! I guess this is God’s way of extending your vacation by court order! 😊 I just wanted you to know that our footprints are under your feet! Love, Dad @ImJustDex
It’s fair to say that T.D Jakes message to his son is worth its weight in gold.
While the majority of countries across the globe are practising social distancing, and authorities encouraging their citizens to stay at home because of the crisis that has befallen the world, Nigeria is no exception. However, unlike other developed countries, Nigerians are worried about staying at home with no electricity, finance, or decent healthcare arrangements in place.
Press Play
At times like this, wealthy business individuals and organisations are donating money to the government to help fight against the pandemic, but Nigerians are not very happy about this. Despite Nigerians, pleading with the President to do something to help poor Nigerians they’re asking to stay at home, Celebrities such as Yul Edochie is pleading with the President to provide an economic relief package for Nigerians, as it will go a long way.
Making it clear that people are hungry and lockdown with no money will be challenging to keep people at home. Gucci master and billionaire, Hushpuppi is more concerned about the donations made over the past few days by Nigeria’s wealthiest individuals. He indirectly called out his fellow billionaires in Nigeria who announced on Social media that they would be making a considerable donation this critical times.
Hush Puppi Revelled that he is in contact with some major Orphanages and hospitals in Nigeria and sadly they lack majorly at this time. And this makes him wonder where all those privately donated funds will end up. So we ask, what funds are Hush Puppi talking about? Well, since the crisis, some famous Nigerian business individuals and billionaires have announced heartfelt donations to help Nigeria fight the illness which has forced everyone into a lockdown.
Atiku Abukar: Atiku Abukar was the first to pledge a donation after his son was reported positive. The former presidential candidate announced some of 50Million Naira as his contribution.
Tony Elumelu: On March 26, United Bank of Africa, Chairman, Tony. O, Elumelu took to Twitter to announce a donation of over 5 Billion Naira (14Million USD) through the UBA Foundation to catalyse a comprehensive pan-African response to the fight against the global crisis. He also explained how the finance is going to be distributed. (Explain) He further explained that they are keen to partner and contribute resources to the collective effort that will ensure the response to the illness is swift and effective.
Femi Otedola: On March 27, Billionaire bm Femi Otedola took to social media to announce that he will be contributing 1 Billion Naira toward the eradication of the illness across Nigeria.
Olusegun Obasanjo: Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday, March 27th, announced that his former residence at the Presidential Hilltop, Abeokuta, Ogun State be used as Isolation centre. Obasanjo also said the 32-room facility had been handed over to the Ogun state government for immediate takeover.
Folorunsho Alakija: On March 30, Nigeria’s richest woman, The Chairman of Famfa Oil Limited, Modupe Folorunsho Alakija also pledged N1 Billion Naira to help the Federal Government tackle illness in Nigeria. And also encourage all Nigerians to follow stipulated health guidelines.
Mike Adenuga: The Mike Adenuga Foundation (MAF), established by business mogul, Dr Mike Adenuga Jr., also on March 30 donated the sum of N1.5 billion to the government to support Nigeria’s fight against the pandemic.
Wimbledon today, April 1st, announced the cancelling of the British renowned tennis sports for the first time since the Second World War. This comes after COVID-19 Pandemic.
According to reports, the tough decision was made by all the England Club chiefs at an emergency board meeting on Wednesday, where they decided that it will be impossible for the tournament to be moved back to later in the year, or to be played without fans.
The popular tennis tournament which attracts many including royalty was initially due to start on 29 June, and often ends late July.
A statement published on the Wimbledon website read: “It is with great regret that the Main Board of the All England Club (AELTC) and the Committee of Management of The Championships have today decided that The Championships 2020 will be cancelled due to public health concerns linked to the coronavirus epidemic. The 134th Championships will instead be staged from 28 June to 11 July 2021.
“Uppermost in our mind has been the health and safety of all of those who come together to make Wimbledon happen – the public in the UK and visitors from around the world, our players, guests, members, staff, volunteers, partners, contractors, and local residents – as well as our broader responsibility to society’s efforts to tackle this global challenge to our way of life.”
The club added: “It is the Committee of Management’s view that cancellation of The Championships is the best decision in the interests of public health and that being able to provide certainty by taking this decision now, rather than in several weeks, is important for everyone involved in tennis and The Championships. Members of the public who paid for tickets in the Wimbledon Public Ballot for this year’s Championships will have their tickets refunded and will be offered the chance to purchase tickets for the same day and court for The Championships 2021. We will be communicating directly with all ticket-holders.”
US player Serena Williams celebrates winning a point against Netherlands’ Arantxa Rus during their women’s singles first round match on the first day of the 2018 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 2, 2018. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)
This will be the first time since 1945 – the final year of the Second World War there will be no Grand Slam event in SW19.
Singer Rihanna and rapper, Jay-Z are mobilizing to help fight the spreading coronavirus pandemic via their respective charitable foundations to help particular communities in need.
On Tuesday, March 31st, it was announced that Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation is matching a $1 million grant from Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation, for a total of $2 million in aid to support both New York City and Los Angeles’s undocumented workers, children of healthcare workers and first responders, as well as the incarcerated, elderly and homeless populations affected by COVID-19.
Not too long ago, Rihanna’s foundation had pledged a previous $5 million in grants to several on-the-ground partners working on the front lines of the pandemic response, in the hopes of protecting vulnerable and marginalized communities in the United States, Caribbean and in Africa.
The Clara Lionel Foundation, founded by Rihanna, 32, along with the Shawn Carter Foundation, started by Jay-Z, 50, both announced the new pledges via their respective Instagram accounts on the 31st of March.
Top Nigerian Nollywood actress TontoDikeh has gotten herself tested for coronavirus.
The outspoken movie star took to her Instagram page today being Wednesday, April 1, 2020, where she shared a photo of herself being tested for the dreaded COVID-19.
In the photo, the actress has her mouth freely open to a healthcare worker from the Nigeria Center for Disease Control to inspect with a medical equipment.
She captioned the post with official handle of the NCDC. Also spotted in the photo is her son, King Andre.
It is yet to be known why Tonto Dikeh is testing for the virus. But hopefully we’ll find out soon with the release of her result.
Meanwhile, popular singer Davido recently underwent another coronavirus test barely a week after his first one.
Davido’s second coronavirus test has come back negative according to him.
The singer made this know in a tweet shared via his Twitter page on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, where he announced that he is free from the respiratory disease.
I did a second test for the covid19 virus again …. once again I’m Negative ….
Popular Nigerian media personality TokeMakinwa has weighed in her opinion on one of the most interesting topics about matters of the heart, and it’s intriguing.
In a country like Nigeria where a woman is widely expected to be dependent on a man for her financial needs, it’s no secret that many men can’t find the ground to express their feelings to a successful woman who has singlehandedly acquired wealth for herself in the event of falling in love with her.
But Toke Makinwa says any man who is intimidated by the successful life a woman has built for herself is not meant to be with her.
The controversial media girl made this known to media mogul Ubi Franklin who sought her opinion about men who are scared to approach her due to her celebrity status during a recent video conversation on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
According to her, any man who is intimidated by a hardworking woman is not worthy to be with her.
Toke Makinwa says any man who is intimidated by the successful life a woman has built for herself is not meant to be with her.
She went on to talk about how men should draw inspiration from her life’s journey as someone who lost her parent at the age of eight and had to work really hard to build a good life for herself.
“Any man who is intimidated by a hardworking woman is not your guy. Any man who meets me now should be inspired. I lost both parents at 8. I basically built a life for myself. If that doesn’t inspire you, I don’t want to be with you,” she said.
Toke Makinwa is unarguably Nigeria’s biggest female media personality. She is known for hosting The Morning Drive on Rhythm 93.7 FM and for her YouTube vlog series Toke Moments.
Popular Nigerian singer Burna Boy has finally opened up about how he felt after his near miss at the 2020 Grammy Awards.
Recall that Burna Boy was a nominee at the 62nd Grammy Awards in the ‘Best World Music Album’ category for his hugely successfully ‘African Giant’ album but eventually lost out on the prestigious award to legendary African singer Angelique Kidjo.
It appears the singer is finally over his loss as he recently opened up to fans on social media about feeling ‘totally sick’ upon losing the award.
Burna Boy admits feeling really sick but was encouraged by Angelique Kidjo who deepened his knowledge of the Grammy awards by explaining to him everything he needed to know.
Burna Boy made this known after a fan quizzed him on how he felt about his Grammy loss in a Q & A session via his Twitter page on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
The Odogwu crooner admitted that he felt really sick but was encouraged by Angelique Kidjo who deepened his knowledge of the Grammy by explaining to him everything he needed to know.
He also used the medium to announce that he is working on a new album titled ‘Twice as Tall’ and it would be released in July in the absent of any complication.
Sick. Totally sick. But my musical Mother @angeliquekidjo told me everything I needed to understand about the Grammys. So now I’m “Twice as Tall” (that’s the name of my next Album by the way dropping in July by the grace of the most High) https://t.co/JKExPQMROe
