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Armed robbers attacked Funke Akindele during Omo Ghetto filming – Actress Bimbo Thomas
Nollywood actress Bimbo Thomas has recounted a terrifying ordeal in which armed robbers allegedly invaded a hotel housing cast and crew of Omo Ghetto Part Two during filming in Ebute Metta, Lagos, a night she said nearly turned fatal.
Thomas, who played Nikky in the blockbuster movie, her breakout role that propelled her into mainstream fame, said the attackers appeared to have come specifically for filmmaker and lead actress Funke Akindele, following an earlier confrontation on set.
Speaking in an interview with Chude Jideonwo uploaded on Saturday, Thomas said filming the thuggery-themed movie attracted frequent disruptions from hoodlums in the area.
“We were filming in Ebute Metta, and boys would always come on set to disturb us because it’s a thuggery movie and they felt we were depicting their everyday life,” she said.
Despite growing up in the neighbourhood, Thomas said the disturbances persisted, forcing the production team to beef up security.
“It’s my hood. I grew up in Ebute Metta, so I thought they would accord me that respect, but we still had to bring security so we could shoot freely,” she added.
According to her, the attack occurred late at night after filming had ended. The cast were lodged in different hotels within the area, and Thomas said she had initially stayed elsewhere before Akindele asked her to join her.
“Funke said, ‘Bimbo, no, you have to come here. Let’s do massage.’ We usually do that after work,” she said, noting that actress Eniola Badmus remained in the other hotel.
Thomas said the incident began close to midnight.
“It was around 12 midnight, almost 1 a.m. We heard loud bangs and people shouting ‘Ole! Ole!’,” she recalled.
Panic set in as they realised the attackers were attempting to force their way into the hotel.
“We didn’t know what to do. We were praying. Funke is a prayer warrior, so we all started praying,” she said.
In a desperate attempt to protect Akindele, Thomas said they tried to hide her.
“I told them, ‘She’s the face here.’ We tried to put Funke under the bed, but it didn’t work, so we moved to the bathroom,” she said.
Akindele, she explained, hid under her gown while they knelt in fear.
“The masseuse was praying in tongues, Funke was praying in tongues. Me, I was just begging God—if this cup can pass over us,” Thomas said.
The attackers initially failed to gain entry but later broke in.
“When they came back the second time, it was clear they were looking for Funke. They kept calling her name,” she said.
Thomas said Akindele eventually emerged from hiding.
“I thought they would just take what they wanted and leave us, but they told her to put on her clothes and dragged her downstairs to her car,” she said.
She described what followed as deeply disturbing.
“I came downstairs and heard her singing Emi Omo Ghetto. I didn’t understand what was happening. They asked her to sing and dance, and she did,” Thomas said.
She disclosed that although only six armed men entered the hotel, about 20 others were stationed outside.
“We didn’t know they were that many. We were helpless,” she said.
Thomas said frantic calls were made to influential figures, including Oba Saheed Elegushi, who reportedly mobilised support, while officers from Panti Police Station later arrived.
Gunshots were eventually heard as security forces engaged the attackers, forcing them to flee.
“It was chaotic. Someone was shot. A pastor was rushed to the hospital. About 20 to 30 of us were at the reception, not knowing whether to cry, faint or just pray,” she said.
Months later, Thomas said she learnt that several of the attackers had been arrested, while some were reportedly killed.
“I was thankful. At that moment, I was ready to attack one of them without thinking of the consequences. I could have been killed,” she said.
She linked the attack to an earlier incident on set.
“Some boys disturbing us were arrested and made to record apology videos. Even though we had settled the area before filming, that incident offended them,” she said.
Describing the ordeal as “wicked and callous,” Thomas said it left a lasting emotional scar.
“When Funke later asked why I didn’t give her up to them, I told her, ‘If they were going to kill you, they would have killed us together,’” she said.
“We thank God. Truly, we thank God,” she added.
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Hold Deji Adeleke Responsible If Anything Happens To Me Or Anu – Davido’s Alleged Babymama Cries Out
Davido’s alleged Babymama, Ayo Labinjoh, has responded to the singer’s father, Adedeji Adeleke, over DNA claims on her daughter, Anu.
Recall that Adeleke had dismissed the paternity claims against his son, insisting that Any is not Davido’s child.
The singer’s father made the declaration on Wednesday during a press conference in Lagos.
According to him, five DNA tests have been done to verify the paternity claim, but all of them have come out negative.
Reacting via her daughter’s Instagram page, Labinjoh vowed she would not be intimidated.
She expressed shock that her sister, Titi Labinjoh has been in contact with Deji Adeleke.
Labinjoh lamented that her sister has been collecting money from her oppressors.
She stated that Adeleke should not be speaking for his son, insisting that he is using his power and money to intimidate her.
She urged the Nigerian police to hold Deji Adeleke responsible if any harm came to her or her daughter.
Labinjoh also disclosed that she was poisoned while she was in Adeleke’s University, and that was the reason she dropped out.
She wrote, “DR DEJI ADELEKE: YOU CANNOT INTIMIDATE US SIR
“To my shock my own sister Titi Labinjoh reportedly has been talking to Dr Deji Adeleke since the pandemic about what? Titi called here last week from Abuja telling our mom that she’s scared about the media attention Anu is getting and that her coworkers keep bothering her. Our mom said she should ignore it as Anu’s story does not belong as gossip on her office.
“What about Anu who has to endure everything? Titilayo my only sister singlehandedly raised alongside me by our mom went to the oppressors to collect money? How? Matthew 10:36. We are shocked they said she has been talking to them since 2020. Did you also give my number to David?
“YES‼️Dr Kemi opened this page and took photos online, those she took with Anu and some I posted myself. She handed the page to us in 2019. The gap is there. I’m not a social media user and I didn’t post for 4 years. In 2023, I started to post on her 10th birthday photoshoot and I’ve logged on from many locations. I no longer live in Ibadan. Anu lives with my mom.
“I’m a trader by profession and buy my goods from border countries. There was no time Titi told Dr Kemi to stop posting about Anu. They don’t have each others contact nor talk. My mom Mrs Ropo Labinjo also posts some of Anu’s videos.
“We are not in touch with Dr Kemi even though she posts about us. She held a press conference and did public relations for us during our 2018 appeal. SIR, as the Patriach of the family you should not be talking on David’s behalf. I’m not Sophia negotiating child support etc. Let David address me. Your power and money is being abused here.
“David is obviously a boy and not a man. It took money for you to use a family member of ours to spy on us. If anything happens to me, my daughter and mom, the police should hold you responsible.
“Anu and I NEVER met with you in 2020 for 4 additional DNA tests. I have not seen BRed since the night when they dined at my place of work GQ club in Ibadan February 2013. Anu has never met BRed, Dr Kemi suspected I may have also slept with him as she asked me in my detailed interview which is now floating around. Post the tests sir.
“Dr Kemi just posted this to clarify herself. Titi you are a liar. We did not cut ties with her 4 years ago. She cut ties with everyone in Ibadan 7 years ago and moved to Lagos then out of Nigeria. My sister was collecting money from one Sikiru Adeleke, Dr Deji Adeleke’s younger brother who Titi reached out to claiming she will be our spokesperson to get the clean DNA 🧬 Instead they paid her off and she was giving us a portion of the money unknown to us. I heard ~N250K was sent for Anu’s care monthly for a year but Titi only gave me N100K.
“I was vulnerable, poor and worked hard then took their university offer under poor advice from my sister and Davido still had not accepted my daughter with proper DNA. One day I went to eat my meal at the school and started vomiting 🤮 blood 🩸 I was POISONED at the school and was hospitalized. The hospital confirmed the poison and I left hurriedly and dropped out. I was scared to ever go back. Dr Kemi was not in the picture. LEAVE HER OUT OF THIS!! 😡😡😡She supported Anu financially till date even if I cannot say thank you as I have no contact.
“I did not want to get to this stage but I must talk. After I withdrew from the school they stopped giving Anu money. My sister Titi made poor decisions for me. I never saw Dr Adeleke or Davido one time when I was there. Thank you for your one year support🙏🏾 My DNA request will be done at the State Department.”
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“Beautiful, gorgeous, and talented” – Odunlade Adekola churns out sweet words for Eniola Ajao on her birthday
Nollywood actor Odunlade Adekola is gushing over his longtime friend and colleague, Eniola Ajao, as she turns 43 today.
Sharing photos of the celebrant, he described her as beautiful, gorgeous and talented. Odunlade prayed that her glory will shine forever, that the world will celebrate her more, and that God will bless her heart’s desires.
The married actor and father told her to keep enjoying the grace of God.
“Happy birthday to beautiful, Gorgeous,
talented @eniola_ajao
I pray your glory, we shine forever.
The whole world will celebrate you more.
God will bless your heart’s desires in Jesus name.
Keep enjoying the Grace of GOD”.
Last year, Eniola had celebrated Odunlade, expressing excitement for him and his project. She called for people to support him and his talent, describing him as a humble man. She praised him for his dedication to the industry and for always showing up for everyone.
Following the burial, she had arrested a blogger known as Adabasioni for making derogatory and unfounded claims against her over her appearance at the burial.
Speaking on it, in an Instagram post, she explained that she told him to provide evidence of what he said about her, and he had none, so she ensured he was detained in Ikoyi prison for two weeks. The Yoruba actress made it known that she was now ready to go to the full extent of the law with anybody.
At Odunlade’s father’s burial last year, in a viral clip, Ajao, was captured greeting his wife at the event, with a fake smile.
Over the years, there has been rumors of an affair between Odunlade and Eniola, due to their close friendship, but it hasn’t been confirmed.
Last year, while celebrating Eniola’s birthday, Odunlade had churned out beautiful words to her, gushing over her outstanding beauty. In a pre-birthday post, Odunlade had described Eniola as a wonderful script interpreter and prayed for God’s blessings on her.
For her 40th birthday, Odunlade surprised Eniola and further made her cry with the special band he hired to surprise her and her twin sister. He shared a clip of the moment on his Instagram page and prayed that she would continue to enjoy their day.
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“You’re an incredible human being” – Adesua Etomi reveals why she loves Bisola Aiyeola
Nollywood actress Adesua Etomi has revealed why she loves her colleague, Bisola Aiyeola, as she turns 40.
On her Instagram page, she described Bisola as an incredible human being, noting how God really did his big one when He created her. Adesua said the former reality star is kind, giving, honest and rides hard for the people she loves.
Appreciating her for her friendship, she promises to cherish her forever.
“Bisola @iambisola, I love you. You are so easy to love. There are many reasons why I should love you, but they aren’t the reason I love you. I just love you. You don’t have to do anything. It just is.
You are an incredible human being. God really did his big one when he created you. You are kind, giving, honest, and you ride hard for the people you love. Don’t even get me started on how insånely gifted you are.
It’s here, and it’s going to blow your mind. The lord will do exceedingly, abundantly above all you ask or think. He will clothe you in his favour and shine his face upon you. He will envelop you in his love and shield you. Your name will be mentioned for good in important rooms. You are blessed in your going out and in your coming in in Jesus name.
Thank you for being my friend and sister.
I cherish you”.
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