Renowned Nigerian R&B singer and entrepreneur, Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W and his actress wife Adesua Etomi have welcomed the arrival of their second child — a baby boy.

Banky W shared the news on Instagram with a heartwarming video showcasing his hands-on approach to family life since the baby’s birth.

The video features him cooking, helping around the house, and supporting Adesua.

“But more importantly than that I am a husband and a father. We just had our second child who is an amazing young boy,” he said in the video.

Since the baby’s arrival, Banky W said he has taken on various roles, from chef and housekeeper to homework helper and masseuse.

The singer also advocated for gender equality, saying “supporting women’s economic power means doing my part in our home and community”.

“Partnership is 100-100, not 50-50. That means that in this season, I’ve been a chef, housekeeper, nanny, homework teacher, masseuse, and more all as part of my duty as a supportive husband and present father of two . And honestly, I couldn’t be happier,” the post’s caption reads in part.

“Supporting Women’s Economic Power means doing my part in our home.”

Adesua expressed gratitude in the comment section, calling Banky W “the best partner in the entire world”.

The actress announced her pregnancy on October 14. The new addition makes them a family of four.

In November 2017, Banky tied the knot with Adesua in South Africa. The couple welcomed their first child Hazaiah Olusegun Wellington in 2021.

Banky had previously said that fatherhood is “my favourite job description”.

“The boy is so full of life. He is everything we hoped for and more. Every morning, I’m the first person he sees, before his mom or the nanny,” he said.

The singer-turned-politician recently relocated to the United States with his family.

The Nigerian film industry and Yoruba cultural scene have been thrown into mourning over the passing of veteran actor, Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, popularly known as Agbako, who died at the remarkable age of 102.

The veteran actor was said to have died early Thursday morning after taking a nap and complaining of slight tiredness.

President of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji Amusan, also known as Mr Latin announced his passing, saying burial details will be announced soon by his family and association.

Agbako, a beloved figure in the Yoruba film industry, is now remembered as the oldest actor within the Nigerian film sector, whose life spanned over a century and left an indelible mark on the cultural heritage of Nigeria.

News of Agbako’s passing was confirmed by fellow Nollywood veteran Jide Kosoko, who announced the somber event to colleagues and fans, sparking an outpouring of condolences from actors, filmmakers, and fans alike.

The actor’s influence on the Yoruba movie industry was profound, with countless admirers who grew up watching his performances in classic Yoruba films.

Agbako was renowned for his portrayal of bold and often complex characters, bringing a unique flair and authenticity to the screen that won him generations of fans.

By Francesca Hangeior

Social media commentator, VeryDarkMan, has publicly apologised for wearing a police uniform without permission.

He dressed up in the uniform, claiming to be the Chief Superintendent Officer (CSP) of the police’s online division, which didn’t sit well with the Nigerian Police.

The Police department on Saturday accused him of impersonation and invited him for questioning.

After honoring the invitation, VeryDarkMan apologised, stating he hadn’t known about the CSP rank and didn’t intend to impersonate the police.

VeryDarkMan advised the public to seek permission before using police or law enforcement uniforms, acknowledging that while some might use them for good, others might exploit them for nefarious purposes.

He captioned the video: “Back from the police station where I was interrogated based on the post I made wearing a costume that the police claim is similar to theirs,l didn’t intend to impersonate the police in anyway and I tender my unreserved apologies to the Nigeria police force and the office of the inspector general of police and also I will like to use the medium to tell the general public to always seek permission from the police or other law enforcement agencies before using anything that might look like their uniform,you might want to use it for good but there are others that might want to use it for bad, so it’s good to get full approval before using anything that might seem impersonating @nigeriapoliceforce and also shout out to my lawyer @adeyanjudeji who is always ready to stand.”