Actress Bimbo Akintola has revealed why she never dated a male colleague in the industry despite their advances.

During an interview with Labista, she spoke about her decision to separate her personal and professional life.

Akintola disclosed that she never dated any actor throughout her career because she considered them as colleagues and “brothers” in the industry.

She also emphasised her commitment to maintaining a professional work environment.

“No, I never dated any actor at any point in my career; I don’t like you people. I’ve never been attracted to an actor so to speak. All of you are my brothers, straight. It’s not about the kind of men I’m attached to; I just wasn’t attracted to people in the workplace.

“My frame of mind when I come to work is the frame of work of an actor who wants to be professional, so I don’t see you as dateable people, all of you. I don’t see it. We have handsome actors but I’ve never thought of dating any one of them…honestly. It doesn’t mean they didn’t toast me though”, she said.

The actress also addressed past controversies, including false claims about her personal life.

She shared that sensationalised stories, such as claims about her wardrobe choices, were fabricated to generate attention.

“When I first started, there was a lot of controversy and all sorts of things written about me; horrible stuff. There was a part where people were saying I don’t wear underwear. I think it is that news like that flies and sells so you have more traction and more people on the blog and people buying the papers. People want to read about funny things like that, it’s even better now, back then they used to cook up stories, all sorts of stories”, she said.

Former Big Brother Naija contestant Tega Dominic has shared an extraordinary account of healing during Nathaniel Bassey’s Hallelujah Challenge.

On X, Tega said she experienced a miraculous recovery from a severe toothache that had plagued her for a month.

According to her, Nathaniel Bassey’s word of knowledge about a woman suffering from toothache resonated deeply with her, who had been relying on daily injections to manage her pain.

She said after participating in the Hallelujah Challenge, she woke up the next morning completely pain-free, confirming her healing was complete.

Overcome with emotion, Tega expressed heartfelt gratitude to Nathaniel Bassey and testified to the power of Jesus.

She wrote: “You guys heard the word of knowledge @nathanielblow gave at night concerning the lady with toothache? It was for me guys I haven’t had peace for the past 1month, I have been surviving the day by taking Diclofenac injections every day for the past 1week after taking out the tooth just to go by the day, I received my healing last night, this morning to confirm, no more pain, it’s gone people, Jesus works my healing is complete.”

Nigerian veteran actress, Mama Rainbow, whose real name is Idowu Philips, clocked 82 today, October 16, 2024.

This was gathered after the actress took to social media to share sweet pictures of herself, with a caption that announced her new age and thanked her creator.

Mama Rainbow’s post was met with celebratory messages from her junior colleagues, including Yemi Solade, Faithia Balogun, and Dayo Amusa.

Taking to social media, she wrote: “+ 1 today am now 82 years today. Thank you Daddy. Turning 82 doesn’t mean the end of anything. It means the beginning of another year with a full eight decades of wisdom am still your baby family”.

In another post, writing in Yoruba, she appreciated God for his mercy, love, and the universe He gave her.

To celebrate the screen goddess, Femi Adebayo, Mide Martins, and others wished the celebrant a blissful year ahead.

Also, Mide Martins prayed for Mama Rainbow to experience grace upon grace.

Calling her a living legend, she praised her for being an icon, role model, and a great mother to many.

“Grace upon grace!!! Happy birthday to our living legend!!! A Veteran!! An Icon!! Role model, Great mother to us all, Abiamo Tooto

Mama Rainbow @mamarainbowofficial … I celebrate you, grandma. Thank you for inspiring many of us. May the rest of your years be blessed with everything you wish for. Enjoy Your Day Maami Agba”.

Femi Adebayo appreciated her for the support and encouragement through the years.

“Happy Birthday Ma @mamarainbowofficial, A’seyi sa m’odun oo. Wishing you a new year of comfort and abundance. Thank you for always being supportive and encouraging through the years. Eepe fun wa ma. May this new year mark a new level of greatness for you in all your endeavors. Do have a memorable celebration ma”.

Joke Jigan wrote, “Happy birthday Iya Dada

Adekola Tijani wrote, “Your new age with grace! In Sha Allah

Bimpe Akintunde wrote, “Happy glorious birthday Maami

Allwell Ademola wrote, “Happy birthday ma

Yemi Solade wrote, “Head of Vampires is 82. I say no more

Dayo Amusa wrote, “Happy birthday grandma

Faithia Williams wrote, “Happy beautiful birthday Maami

Joke Silva wrote, “Wow happy birthday ma

Damola Olatunji wrote, “Congratulations Mami