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Singer Adekunle Gold speaks on his journey with Sickle Cell

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*Says, it took me years to finally share his story publicly

By Francesca Hangeior

Singer Adekunle Gold has revealed how he battled with Sickle Cell anamea for the past years.

In a tweet on his platform X (formerly known as Twitter), the singer said:

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“Over the last 2 years, I have spoken about this disease during my performances, but I realize that more needs to be done.

Every year, over 100,000 children are born with Sickle Cell in Nigeria alone. Sickle Cell has no cure; it is highly under-researched because it primarily affects West Africans.”

“I want to ensure that all the independent organizations doing the vital work, outreach, and research needed to fight Sickle Cell receive the resources and support that they desperately need. “

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Fuji musician, KWAM 1 loses ex-wife, mother within days

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Nigerian Fuji maestro, King WasiAyinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, has lost his mother, Halima Anifowoshe, to the cold hands of death.

KWAM 1’s mother has died at the age of 105.

The legendary musician shared the sad news on his social media pages.

He posted a photo of himself with his mother with the caption: ‘Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi Raji’un. RIP Mama’.

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This comes just days after KWAM 1 lost one of his wives, Alhaja Hafsat Ajoke Anifowoshe, who passed away on Tuesday following an undisclosed illness.

She was immediately laid to rest at Abari cemetery, Lagos, according to Muslim rites.

In reaction to the news, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general elections, wrote on X: “On behalf of my family, I sincerely sympathise with the popular Fuji maestro, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, known as K1 De Ultimate (KWAM1), who recently suffered a double bereavement.

“The reported deaths of his ex-wife, Alhaja Hafsat Ajoke Anifowoshe, and his mother, Alhaja Halima Shadiya Anifowoshe, within a few days, are indeed tragic.

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“I commiserate with him and his entire family during this challenging period of mourning.

“May Almighty Allah grant them the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss, forgive the sins of the departed, and grant them eternal rest.”

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I received N80m tax bill after revealing my weekly income – Food critic Opeyemi Famakin

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Celebrity food critic, Opeyemi Famakin, has revealed why he would no longer discuss his finances.

He said that he received N80 million tax bill hours after revealing his income in an interview.

Famakin disclosed that the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, LIRS, contacted him through email in less than 48 hours after the revelation.

He made this known in his latest interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, while discussing his financial journey as a food critic.

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Narrating the unexpected encounter and the timing, Famakin suggested that his public statement prompted the attention from the tax authority.

“Two days after I mentioned my finances, LIRS sent me an email, they billed me N80 million, I paid it o. It was like play.

“However, I would never talk about my finances again. Even though I told them ‘allegedly,’ they said no, but let’s not discuss it. I’m now a proud tax payer.”

The food critic had sparked online reactions in 2022, after claiming to be the highest paid food critic in Nigeria with N9 million earning in a bad week.

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Funke Akindele express shock after fan ask about sex life

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Actress and producer Funke Akindele has expressed shock after a fan questioned her under her comment section about her sex life.

The producer took to her page to share some photos promoting songs from the soundtrack of her latest movie, “Everybody loves Jenifa”.

The photos shared online by Funke Akindele triggered diverse reactions from her fans. However, a comment from one of her fans caught the attention of many.

The fan asked Funke Akindele if she makes time for sex and intimacy amid her hard work. She asked:

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“Mama hope u Dey get time dey collect preek u, u are trying with the hard work. Create time to collect preek and massage. I love u and all u do.”

Surprised, the actress responded, saying saying. “judasthebeadmaker ha!!! Madamu 😂😂😂😂🏃‍♀️‍➡️

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