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Did you know that Actor Segun Arinze had a thriving music career in 1992

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Did you know that Segun Arinze once enjoyed a thriving music career? Did you also ever know that the actor was born, Segun Padonou Aina? Well, if your answer to both questions is no, You may be pardoned because the deep-voiced actor hit critical acclaim for his ‘bad boy’ roles, in Nollywood.

Segun Arinze

The well known Nigerian actor didn’t actually start his career as an actor. He started with music and seemed to have done well in it before diverting to the Acting field.

Segun Arinze

His debut album, Dreams released in 1992 under the Premier Music label, spurned quite a number of hits and contained some of the best love ballads at that time. Nwanyi Ngaga ‘Waka Waka baby’ was one of them. A year before this album was released; Arinze was commissioned to do the theme song for the Nigeria Music and Fame Awards in 1991. On how the name, Segun Arinze came to be, the artiste whose father hails from Badagry, says, “My music label, Premier Records felt Segun Aina sounded ‘jujuish or should I say ‘fujiish’, and they wanted curiosity and controversy to the name because they were creating a pop singer. Well the name Segun Arinze stuck.”

Segun Arinze’s Album Cover (dreams) Under The Premier Music Label In 1992, here’s a picture from then.

Segun Arinze’s album cover

It’s beautiful to see how far he’s come in his career from the days of his humble beginnings.

Segun Arinze

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Celebrities Turn Up For The Dedication Of Ali Baba’s Triplets In Lagos

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Comedians such as AY Makun, Seyi Law, and MC Lively and many other celebrities were in attendance at the child dedication ceremony of ace comedian Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as Ali Baba.

Recall that the comedian announced the birth of his triplets, born two months earlier, on his Instagram account on Monday, April 1, 2024. However, some netizens thought it was a prank which Ali Baba didn’t bother clarifying.

Here are pictures from the dedication ceremony.

We congratulate him and his wife once more.

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Big Congratulations To BBNaija Star, Miracle Igbokwe Who Graduated With Distinction From Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University In Florida USA

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The reality TV star disclosed this on his Instagram story on Friday, sharing a video of the moment he climbed the stage to receive his certificate.

Over the years, He has carried us along his Journey of becoming a trained pilot. In July 2018, Ikechukwu obtained his Private Pilot License and Flight Dispatcher License.

In March 2019, he further disclosed that he obtained his certification as an “Instrument Rated” pilot.

He was also reported to have celebrated passing his Flight Instructor exam in 2023, as he completed his aviation training and earned pilot certification from US aviation authorities in 2024.

Miracle was in aviation school before the BBNaija show and returned to complete his training immediately after clinching the grand prize.

We congratulate him on his commitment to achieving this height. And we wish him the very best ahead.

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Billionaire Socialite, E-Money To Take Full Responsibility Of Junior Pope’s Sons

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Nigerian socialite Emeka Okonkwo, also known as E-Money, recently expressed his sorrow over the tragic death of his late friend, Junior Pope, who passed away in a drowning accident.

In a heartfelt note, E-Money mourned the loss of the Nollywood star and pledged to take care of Junior Pope’s three sons, making them part of his family. This gesture of generosity and support has touched many hearts, raising questions about the importance of friendship and community support in times of grief.

In his post, He wrote;

“We tenderly remember your final words on the boat, “NA ONLY ME DEM BORN I GET 3 CHILDREN NA ME GO RAISE THEM,” and we solemnly commit to honoring that vow. Your children now find solace in the embrace of the Okonkwo family, and we, as members of that family, pledge to nurture them as you would have wished. Your absence leaves a palpable void, JP, and your memory will forever be held dear. Rest peacefully, knowing that you are deeply cherished, and may God’s blessings encompass your soul, your family, and all who hold you in their hearts. ” – E-Money

E-money’s post

God bless him as he keeps his promise.

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