Entertainment

Meet Female Celebrities with Crashed Marriages

Published

8 years ago

March 31, 2018

Eric

By Eric Elezuo

Many have argued that the entertainment industry has no room for sincere marriages while a great many others have debunked the assessment. It is on record that so many female entertainers have called it quit with their marriages for one irreconcilable differences or another. However, the likes of Joke Sylva, Chioma Chukwura, Mercy Johnson and Omotola Jolade-Ekeinde are still waxing strong in marriage just as the likes of Chika Ike, Tonto Dike and many others have given up on the institution. Check out a few entertainment figures who had failed to handle marriage even after children were involved.

INI EDO

Ini Edo Ekim is an actress, producer and politician born on April 19, 1982. Since she began her film career in 2000, she has featured in over 100 movies. She is known for her role in the movie, Worlds Apart. She is an award winning actress. She delved into politics in 2016 when she was appointed the Special Assistant to the Akwa-Ibom State government on Culture and Tourism by Governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel. She was married to Philip Ehiagwina from 2008 to 2014. She is now divorced and single. To the onlookers, Ini’s six years sojourn in marriage was unprecendented as many never expected the marriage to last that long. Today, the young woman is back on the spinster’s list.

IYABO OGUNRO

Alice Iyabo Ogunro formerly known as Alice Iyabo Ojo is a filmmaker, actress and director, born on December 21, 1977. She has featured in more than 150 films, 14 of which she produced on her own. One of her movies, Silence, which featured Doris Simeon, Fathia Balogun, Alex Usifo amongst others was premiered in January, 2015. She is known for movies like Arinzo, Silence and Beyond Disability. After she got married to a Lagos-based marketer, she took a break from her busy career. The union was blessed with a son and a daughter. However, she is now divorced from their father. She has now officially dropped her former husband’s surname, Ojo. It is confirmed that the actress is finding solace in England.

TOKE MAKINWA

Toke Makinwa is an On-Air Personality, Youtube Vlogger, Television Host and Bestselling Author born on November 3, 1984. She is a television presenter on Moments with Mo on the EbonyLife TV network. She owns a Youtube channel called TokeMoments. She is also known for being a co-host on Rhythm 93.7 FM’s The Morning Drive. She has also been a brand ambassador for brands like Maggi, Payporte, Ciroc and Mecran Cosmetics. She is a best-selling author of On Becoming, a book which served as a platform for the media personality to shed the light on her failed marriage with Maje Ayida. On 15 January 2014, Toks as she is fondly called had a private wedding ceremony with her lover of eight years, Maje Ayida. However in 2015, she had a divorce from her marriage which was caused by a scandal revealing that her husband had impregnated his ex-girlfriend. Since then, the Youtube Vlogger has remained single and dedicated to her work.

FATHIA BALOGUN

Fathia Williams Balogun as she is formally called is an actress, director and producer. She was born on the February 5, 1969. She is a Delta state indigene from Ethiope East local government. The 48 year old award winning actress is known for movies like Ishanna, Ohun Oko Somida and Awawu. She was married to Saheed Balogun, her fellow Nigerian actor. The marriage was blessed with three kids before it headed for the rocks. Since then, the light-skinned actress has remained single and focused on her work.

DORIS SIMEON

Doris Simeon is an award winning Nollywood actress born and bred in the Ojota area of Lagos State. The Yoruba and English actress started her successful career in the popular Papa Ajasco series. However the PEFT institute graduate got her big break in the movie, Oloju Ede. She is now known for movies like Modupetemi and Ten Million Naira. The light skinned actress got married to Nollywood producer, Daniel Ademinokan. The union was blessed with a beautiful son, David. The marriage however, crashed in May 2013.

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Globacom-Sponsored African Voices Changemakers Features BBN Host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu

Published

6 days ago

November 30, 2025

Eric

Nigerian media personality and Big Brother Naija host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, is the guest on CNN International’s acclaimed magazine show, African Voices, this week. The 30-minute show, sponsored by telecommunications leader, Globacom, gives viewers an in-depth look at Ebuka’s journey and impact.

Born on July 14, 1982, Ebuka first entered the spotlight as a contestant on the inaugural edition of Big Brother Naija in 2006. Since then, he has become the show’s longest-serving host, captivating audiences with his charisma and style.

A Law graduate of the University of Abuja, Ebuka also holds a Master’s degree in Law from the Washington College of Law at American University, Washington, where he specialized in Intellectual Property. Beyond reality TV, he has anchored notable programs including Rubbin’ Minds on Channels Television and the Glo Show.

The episode highlights Ebuka’s impressive fashion collaborations with designer Mai Atafo, the cultural stories behind his signature style, and his passionate advocacy for young boys across Nigeria.

The show which runs on Saturday on DSTV Channel 401 at 8:30 a.m. and 12.00 noon is repeated on Sunday at 4.30 a.m. and 7 p.m. The repeats continue on Monday at 4 on the morning belt and at 6.45 p.m. the same day and at 6.45 p.m. on Tuesday. The edition will be repeated next weekend at the same time slots.

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My Character in “Sinnners” Reflects Deep Ancestral Reverence, Connection – Starlet Wunmi Mosaku

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1 week ago

November 29, 2025

Eric

By Samantha Ofole-Prince

She received a British Academy of Film and Television Arts award (BAFTA) for playing a grieving matriarch in the heartbreaking drama “Damilola, Our Loved Boy.” She captivated audiences as Ruby Baptiste in the horror-drama series “Lovecraft Country” and was the sidekick to Idris Elba’s character in the fifth series of the BBC crime drama “Luther.”

Wunmi Mosaku’s latest role as a spiritual healer and Hoodoo conjurer is earning her rave reviews.

In “Sinners,” the supernatural horror film directed by Ryan Coogler, Mosaku, who is known for her roles in “Loki” and “Deadpool & Wolverine” and the film “His House” is much more than just the estranged wife of Elijah “Smoke” Moore (Michael B. Jordan).

“Annie is Smoke’s protection, his comforter. She’s his mother, his teacher, his friend and his lover,” says the Nigerian-born British actress whose performance has been widely praised for its emotional arc and authenticity. In playing Annie, she steeped herself in research ensuring she not only perfected the Southern American accent required but arduously rehearsed with Jordan as their on-screen relationship is central to the film’s core.

“We had a couple of weeks of rehearsal and shared our story, our lives, our hopes, our dreams, our fears, the things most precious to us. And so, we built a level of trust and openness and safety to really explore that love, that grief, the differences. I think that’s kind of the fastest way to get to trusting your scene partner and being free is just to open up, and that’s what we did.”

An original tale that takes place in a single day, “Sinners” follows identical twin brothers, Smoke and Stack (both played by Michael B. Jordan), who return to their Mississippi hometown to open a juke joint. While they plan to start a new life, they soon find themselves battling a group of vampires who attack their establishment, forcing the survivors to learn how to fight and defeat them.

Her character’s expertise in Hoodoo proves crucial in helping her companions tackle the vampires. She provides spiritual and intellectual guidance for the group. It’s a role which also allowed Mosaku, who was born in Zaria, to explore her own heritage as a Hoodoo expert Dr. Yvonne Patricia Chireau, an authority on Africa based religions and spiritual traditions served as a consultant on the film.

“There is this reverence for our people, who we are and where we’re from, and I was excited by the depth and the quality of the writing when I read the script, and I learned so much from Annie. The onset conversations Michael and I had, and those I had with the community, truly inspired me. I hope the film reminds people to stay connected with their ancestors.”

With music, humor, drama, suspense and history, director Ryan Coogler (“Creed,” “Black Panther,” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”), who also wrote the screenplay, has created a modern cinematic masterpiece.

Samantha Ofole-Prince is a U.S. based journalist and movie critic who covers industry-specific news that includes television and film

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Don Jazzy Names Top 5 All-time Afrobeats Songs, Albums

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1 month ago

November 1, 2025

Eric

Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy, has unveiled his list of favorite Afrobeats songs and albums, spotlighting the classics that propelled the genre from local streets to international acclaim.

In a RollingStone Africa interview, the producer paid homage to the Mo’ Hits era he co-built with D’Banj, while crediting pioneers who shaped the sound.

His top songs include 2Baba’s African Queen, which he said opened global doors for Afrobeats and Wizkid’s Ojuelegba for its authentic storytelling.

D’Banj’s Fall in Love earned praise as a continental anthem from Mo’ Hits, while 9ice’s Gongo Aso was lauded for blending Yoruba tradition with pop.

Davido’s Aye rounded out the list for its Highlife-infused energy.

For albums, Don Jazzy singled out Wande Coal’s Mushin 2 Mo’Hits, which he produced as a timeless masterpiece.

He also named 2Baba’s Grass 2 Grace, Wizkid’s Superstar, D’Banj’s The Entertainer, and Aṣa’s self-titled debut as foundational works that influenced today’s stars.