The month of November witnessed a lot of happenings (hot gists) in the Nigerian entertainment scene including weddings, clap backs, politics fusing with entertainment and so much more.
Below we break down the hottest of the events that happened in November while we anticipate December and all it will bring.
BANKY W GOES INTO POLITICS!
Musician and Businessman Olubankole Wellington declared his intention to run for the House of Representatives representing Eti Osa on November 10, 2018. He is running on the platform of the Modern Democratic Party, a party that was formed by 27 year-old Prince Bukunyi Olateru-Olagbegi. His announcement created a huge buzz with so many celebrities speaking up for him and pledging their support as well as urging people to go out and vote come 2019. Someone even donated a campaign office to him in Victoria Island, Lagos, a place the musician confessed he would not have been able to afford. 2019 will indeed be an interesting one, we will see if the fans and the public will support his political ambition and go out and vote.
TOKE MAKINWA ATTEMPTS TO BREAK THE INTERNET
The media personality and business woman celebrated her 34th birthday on November 3, 2018 and social media woke up to see dazzling images of a beach themed photo shoot that she did. The pictures showed her in a two-piece white bikini, a burnt orange two piece and an Ankara themed one piece. The internet went crazy over the beautiful pictures she splashed. Of course, speculations were rife that she may have gotten a butt surgery. Despite this, the star went ahead to have a beautiful day and celebrated well into the week. We are still in awe by those pictures while we anxiously wait to see the theme for 2019.
TIWA SAVAGE BECOMES FIRST AFRICAN FEMALE TO WIN AN MTV EMA AWARD
Mavin Records First Lady, Tiwa Savage, on November 4, became the first woman in Africa to win an MTV EMA award. The event, which held in Bilbao, Spain, was the fifth time a Nigerian has taken home the award. Even though the award was not presented live, she got an opportunity to speak on the stage and she gave shout out to her fans, her team and her son Jamil. This was a very huge deal as the MTV EMA awards are a reflection of the international and continental music scene. Another congratulations to her, we’re looking forward to see her break more glass ceilings.
TINSEL WEDDING: LINDA EJIOFOR AND IBRAHIM SULEIMAN TIE THE KNOT
If you aren’t married now, maybe you should audition for Tinsel as the show has produced another couple!!!
Tinsel actors Linda Ejiofor and Ibrahim Suleiman got married in two very colourful and intimate weddings. The actors who play a couple on the show became a real life couple as well. It wasn’t the regular Nollywood wedding where everyone knew when it was happening before the event. Fans were surprised when pictures started showing up on social media. This was indeed the wedding of the month in Nollywood and Nigeria. The bride did not conform to rules and wore a baby pink wedding dress for her nuptials. This saw best friend and matron of honor, Adesua Etomi-Wellington stepping in to defend her when an Instagram user questioned the action. Her husband also changed the rules a bit when he stepped up to her parents to ask for her hand again when he was asked to repeat his vows. Their love shone through in all the videos circulated on social media. Did I hear someone say ‘Cute kids alert?’
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TONTO DIKEH SAYS HUSBAND IS A ONE SECOND MAN
It seemed as though actress, Tonto Dikeh, has so much time on her hand or probably less busy in November. She went on a marathon rants on Instagram and she didn’t just throw a shade on her ex-husband, Churchill Olakunle, she threw an entire tree. The shade was pretty obvious! Indeed, hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.
Tonto started the saga when she labelled Churchill a fraudster and a ritualist. She also insinuated that he was a kept man. According to her, she married Churchill with her money and that he can’t afford child support. The one that broke the camel’s back was when she revealed that Churchill was a one-second man. Oh well! We hope to see our Holy Ghosr filled and ‘tongue speaking’ Tonto come 2019!
CURTAINS CLOSED ON TOSYN BUCKNOR
November also brought tears to the entertainment industry. Tosyn Bucknor of Inspiration FM died at the age of 37 due to complications from sickle cell anemia.
So many eulogies poured in from family, friends and fans of the lively OAP . Her French husband, Aurélien Boyer eulogised her and referred to her as a star that sparkles. A tribute night and private burial were held for her and attended by her colleagues, celebrities and government officials including Sanwo-Olu.
Rest In Peace Tosyn!
