Speaking on the Curiosity Made Me Ask podcast, the 63-year-old actor described the label as a “scam,” explaining that he does not consider himself worthy of the title.

“I think the legend thing is a scam. I have my legends like Uncle Pete [Edochie] and Uncle Olu Jacobs — these are our ancestors and true legends,” RMD said.

He added that being called a legend often feels like people are trying to push him toward retirement.
“When they call me that, I feel like they’re trying to relegate me to the neighborhood of retired people or those nearing retirement,” he explained.

RMD began his acting career in 1982 and became a household name in Nollywood during the industry’s golden era in the 1990s. Before venturing fully into acting, he worked as a journalist, writing for publications such as Concord Newspapers, Metro Magazine, and The Guardian, focusing on entertainment and lifestyle.

His background in journalism gave him a unique perspective on the entertainment industry and helped him build valuable networks, but acting remained his true passion.

RMD’s first major television appearance was on Ripples, one of Nigeria’s most popular soap operas in the 1980s. As Nollywood blossomed in the ’90s, he quickly rose to fame, admired for his deep voice, polished presence, and natural ability to bring characters to life.

Over the years, he has starred in countless classics, often playing romantic leads, business moguls, and influential authority figures, earning him the admiration of fans across Africa.

An interview that Nigerian artiste Yemi Alade had with CNN’s Larry Madowo about three months ago has goaded me to write this piece.

A comment Yemi made in that interview with CNN’s Larry Madowo, claiming highlife did not originate only in Ghana but also in Nigeria, reeks of ignorance if not for ill agenda.

While talking about how successful her song ‘Johnny’ was, Larry Madowo made reference to the highlife elements in that song, crediting the genre’s origin to Ghana.

Obviously unenthused about that, Yemi Alade retorted: “you said first of all that highlife is originally Ghanaian? We have to talk about that. I grew up at a time in Nigeria when highlife was a big deal. And as far as I know, Nigeria, Ghana etc we have already been connected via music and everything so I feel like it originated in both Nigeria and Ghana.”

On the SAY IT LOUD segment on Showbiz A-Z aired on Saturday, February 15, 2025, I highlighted some historical facts about when highlife started in Ghana and when it got to Nigeria. Maybe Yemi Alade hasn’t learnt her history well. For someone born in 1989, maybe she thought highlife started around the time she claims “highlife was a big deal” in Nigeria.

This is not the first time citizens of other countries have tried to claim ownership of highlife. Some Liberians have also tried but to no avail.

Ghanaian ethnomusicologist Professor John Collins has spoken about how he had to school some Nigerians who made same claim during a conference in Nigeria, years ago.

Reflecting on today’s marital dynamics, Pete expressed concern about the growing instability of marriages and touched on his son Yul Edochie’s controversial decision to take a second wife.

The legendary actor lamented the declining longevity of marriages, noting that unions lasting over a decade have become increasingly uncommon.

“It’s disheartening to see how quickly marriages collapse these days,” Pete remarked, stressing that genuine, enduring love is being replaced by shallow, fleeting connections.

On the subject of polygamy, Pete questioned the rationale behind men seeking multiple wives.

“What can another wife give you that the one you already have cannot?” he asked.

He added that, “The excitement in intimacy doesn’t come from the other person—it comes from you, the man. So why the need for another partner?”

These remarks follow the widespread social media debate over Yul Edochie’s recent second marriage.

While Pete stopped short of directly criticizing his son, his comments appear to promote commitment and stability in marriage.

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He died on Monday evening, leaving behind a significant legacy as one of Africa’s leading figures in technology and innovation.

Born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1963, Chinery-Hesse was often dubbed “the Bill Gates of Africa” for his groundbreaking contributions to the tech industry.

In 1991, he founded theSOFTtribe, Ghana’s oldest and largest software company, which played a pivotal role in the country’s technological development.

Under his leadership, the company introduced innovative products, including mobile-based community security systems, government payroll solutions, ERP systems, and national utility billing platforms.

Chinery-Hesse’s influence extended far beyond software development.

He spearheaded “African Echoes,” a project aimed at producing African audiobooks for a global audience, empowering African voices to tell their stories on the international stage.

He also served as an assessor for the Commercial Courts of Ghana, further contributing to the nation’s growth.

Educated at Mfantsipim School in Ghana, Westlake High School in Texas, and Texas State University, where he earned a degree in Industrial Technology, Chinery-Hesse was widely respected in the tech community.

He was a sought-after speaker at prestigious institutions like Oxford, Harvard Business School, and Wharton, and was frequently featured in media outlets such as CNN, BBC, and Al Jazeera.

A TED Fellow, Chinery-Hesse’s influence in the global tech world was profound, leaving an indelible mark on Ghana and beyond.

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The 43-year-old actor’s burial rites commenced with an episcopal burial mass at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Friday morning.

The funeral was attended by fans, colleagues, and family members who came together to pay their last respects and celebrate the actor’s contributions to the Nigerian movie industry.

The atmosphere was filled with sorrow as attendees shared their memories and encounters with Junior Pope.

His wife, Jennifer Awele, was visibly emotional, unable to hold back tears during the funeral and burial.

Junior Pope’s first son was inconsolable as his father’s mortal remains were lowered to the ground.

The young boy in the company of older relatives who tried to console him.

Some colleague actors including Chinwe Owoh and Rita Edochie were filled with emotions as they pleaded with Nigerians to stop bothering Junior Pope’s wife

Junior Pope’s passing has left a profound impact on his loved ones and the Nollywood community, who remembered him for his talent and dedication to his craft.

Junior Pope’s First Son Inconsolable As His Late Father Is Finally Laid To Rest.

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The actor shared pictures of his son named, Pete Ndubuisi Yul-Edochie, on the little boy’s first birthday on Monday, April 22.

Yul Edochie, now a self-proclaimed pastor, revealed that the one-year-old was named after his paternal and maternal grandfathers – one being the revered actor Pete Edochie.

The actor prayed for his son, hoping the little boy would become greater than his parents.

“It’s time to grant the world the privilege to meet our son. From Isi Mmili Ji Ofor & Ijele Isi Mmili @judyaustin1. His name is Pete Ndubuisi Yul-Edochie. Named after his two grandfathers.”

“Rejoice with us as he turns 1 year old. Happy birthday, son. You shall be 10 times greater than your parents. May God lead you always and may your ancestors stand by you solidly,” Yul Edochie’s post read.

Yul Edochie and Judy Austin share two sons.

The couple introduced their first child Star Dike Munachimso Yul-Edochie in 2022 when they revealed their relationship to the public.

Meanwhile, despite being a couple Yul Edochie has allegedly claimed not to be married to Judith Austin, despite the two children they have had together.

He says the relationship between them is all about skitmaking, and maintains there is no legally recognised union between them.

His estranged wife May Edochie’s legal team, headed by Emeka Ugwuonye of Due Process Advocates, on Sunday, in a statement and video address, revealed that Yul, 42, made this claim in his court filing.

May filed for a divorce against her husband in August 2023, with details of the court proceedings having been kept hush.

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The singer, in a petition filed by his lawyers, Peter Abraham, Uche Matthew, Gbenga Agunloye, and Anthony Abia, asked the IGP to investigate and prosecute four social media users—Okoronkwo Ejike, Kingsley Ibeh, Terrence Ekot, and DJ Spoiltkid who accused him of paternal fraud.

The four suspects alleged that Nathaniel Bassey was the biological father of Mercy’s six-month-old son. They made the allegations on their social media accounts when Mercy and her husband, Blessed Uzochikwa, unveiled their son’s identity on social media on March 29.

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Mr Ejike’s post read, “This Mercy Chinwo’s child she was hiding after giving birth, but the truth is that this baby looks exactly like singer Nathaniel Bassey. Nothing anybody wants to reason with me oh. This child is Nathaniel Bassey’s Baby. Maybe a secret away match occurred; otherwise, how can we make empirical sense of this.”

The petition submitted to the IGP, on April 1, read in parts: “On Friday, the 29th day of March 2024, Mercy Chinwo Blessed another popular gospel music minister, and her husband posted pictures of their son and themselves on different social media platforms.”

“However, our client was disheartened, saddened, and grossly disturbed to find that the suspects mentioned above, as mischief makers with a criminal intent to destroy the image and character of our client, had made different social media posts of defamatory matter, calling our client ‘the father of minister Mercy Chinwo Blessed’s son,’ a woman who is married to another man.”

The petition

The lawyers stated that the social media posts by the four individuals constituted a thorough character assassination of Mr Bassey.

They noted that these actions violated Sections 373 and 375 of the Criminal Code Act, as well as Section 24(1)(b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.).

“The post by Mr Okoronkwo Ejike has since gone viral on the platform. In reaction to the post, Mr Kingsley Ibeh commented on Mr Okoronkwo’s post with a picture of our client with the caption “The real father of the baby.”

“In a post on the platform “X” formerly known as Twitter, ‘Dj SpoiltKid’ a verified X user, quoted the statement by Okoronkwo Ejike along with a screenshot of the post and added, “When are we doing DNA test?”

“In another post, Mr Terrence Ekot, on the platform “X”, made a post thus: “Take a look at the stunning resemblance of Mercy Chinwo’s son and Nathaniel Bassey. Though the duo has been working together on several projects, what do you have to say?” (sic).

“These nefarious acts of these suspects, if not immediately dealt with, will continue to destroy our client’s image, injure his reputation, assassinate his character, and cast aspersion on the good name built by our client over the years.

“The consequences of making such statements on social media have been known to tarnish the reputations of individuals, render marriages unstable, and many never recover from them. International reputation is an asset—both for the individual and the nation—and takes time to acquire.

“Consequently, we urge you to use your good offices to, in the interest of justice, investigate this matter, arrest, and bring the suspect to justice, which will serve as a deterrent to others.”

Legal action

In a separate statement signed by Peter Abraham, one of the lawyers, the social media post was labelled as an authoritative accusation against Mr Bassey’s reputation.

The lawyer stated that the posts could tarnish the gospel musician’s hard-earned reputation and ministry.

“We believe that the post was released maliciously with the intent to criminally defame our client and cause injurious damage to his person,” the statement added.

Mr Abraham also said the team had initiated legal action against the creators and disseminators of the posts, as well as individuals who have made other irresponsible statements and videos on the matter.

“Our laws in Nigeria have covered and provided sanctions in cases where criminally intended statements, made against individuals or property (tangible or intangible), are capable of causing irreparable damage and injury to the character and reputation of that individual or property to which this case falls.

“Our client will be exploring all the options and remedies available to him under the law against the persons to whom our legal actions are directed.”

Mr Abraham emphasised that social media is not a lenient environment and cautioned that everyone bears responsibility for every statement or comment, whether expressed verbally or through videos.

He said: “The list of persons submitted to the authorities in our petition is not exhaustive, and our team is scanning through other posts to identify those that may be culpable to bring them to justice.”

Apology

In a swift reaction, Mr Ejike, one of the accused persons who published the first allegation, apologised to the singer and Mercy on his social media handle.

Mr Ejike also extended his apology to anyone his post hurt.

The post read: “I at this moment tender an unreserved apology to mercy Chinwo, Nathaniel Bassey and Pastor Blessed for my take on the striking resemblance of Pastor Blessed’s baby and to everyone who got hurt over my post, I’m deeply very sorry. Love and light for Cosmic positive vibrations.. Shalom.”

The other three persons have yet to respond or react to the petition.

It is not the first time a Nigerian celebrity has threatened legal action over defamatory statements on social media.

In January, a Nigerian-Sierra Leonean comedian, Agozi Samuel, apologised to AY comedian for making defamatory statements about him.

Agozi Samuel, on his Facebook page [Agozi Samuel Comedy], alleged that AY engaged in an extra-marital affair with May, the estranged wife of actor Yul Edochie.

He claimed the alleged affair contributed to the couple’s marital crisis. He further alleged AY was not the biological father of his second daughter.

In response, AY petitioned the Delta State Police Command to arrest and prosecute Agozi Samuel for criminal defamation and cyberstalking, as stated in a petition released by his lawyer, Osoala Iweze.

However, Mr Samuel, in an apology video on Facebook, admitted that all the claims made in his video were false and apologised to AY.

He said he created the video for attention and deleted it because he realised it damaged AY’s reputation.

He disclosed this on Monday, March 11, following President Akufo-Addo’s 2024 State of the Nation address presented to Parliament in February.

The Ajumako Enyan Essiam MP noted that more companies may follow suit due to the country’s current economic downturn.

Expressing his concerns about the management of the country under the Akufo-Addo government, Dr Ato Forson emphasised that the business community’s relocation is alarming and should be a cause for worry among Ghanaians.

As a former Deputy Finance Minister, Dr Ato Forson’s remarks underscore the growing apprehension about Ghana’s economic stability and its impact on local businesses.

“Again, Mr Speaker, Unilever Ghana, which has for a very long time been producing its famous Lipton tea in Ghana, has stopped its tea production here. Unilever has relocated its tea production to Nigeria.”

“We have lost jobs by exporting the Lipton tea production to Nigeria. This is bad news for Ghanaian employees.”

“Again, Mr Speaker, Unilever Ghana has not been able to commence its Pepsodent production in Ghana after President Akufo-Addo commissioned the plant, five years ago. This is as a result of the worsening business environment.”

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The former President said NDC’s loss in the 2020 elections due to certain irregularities at the polling station which made them challenge the results at the Supreme Court.

While addressing NDC executives and key stakeholders during his ‘Building Ghana Tour’ in Accra, Mahama stressed the importance of fortifying efforts to secure victory in the 2024 elections.

“One of the key things in this election is vigilance, we can do all the campaigning we want, but if we are not vigilant on the day, and we don’t cover every single polling station with eagles’ eyes. You can do all the beautiful things you can, razzmatazz and in the end, you don’t achieve the target you want” the NDC leader said.

He urged executives to meticulously choose capable agents to represent the party during the polls.

“So Greater Accra Region, we want you to cover all the polling stations with the best party agents. The election directory, you are aware, is conducting some exercises. They’ve been conducting exams for election directors in their constituencies and the regions because we need the best people who understand the electoral system to be able to monitor the elections in the region. We should not be sentimental with these appointments and appoint the right people,” he advised.

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Celebrating his 77th birthday which coincided with International Women’s Day, Edochie highlighted the significance of women in society, asserting that a house truly becomes a home only when a woman is present.

Edochie admonished men, stating that a woman’s strength lies not in physical power but in her words.

He remarked that, resorting to violence against a woman due to provocation strips a man of his claim to true manhood.

The veteran actor further iterated that, a man capable of harmonious relations with a woman possess the qualities of leadership and can govern not only local communities but also entire nations.

Pete Edochie’s wise words serve as a timely reminder of the importance of respecting and cherishing women.

“I was chosen to play a doctor in a film one time and when I came to the set dressed as one, even without saying anything, all the crew just burst out laughing,” he recalled.

His death at the age of 62 has left family, friends and fans of Nigeria’s film industry Nollywood across Africa in mourning.

He burst onto the scene in 2004 with the movie Mr Ibu, which tells the story of the eponymous single father and his son as they journey through life, getting into a series of tricky, and hilarious, predicaments.”His facial expressions and his body were his biggest selling points,” film director Babangida Bangis told the BBC, contrasting him to most comic actors who use words to make people laugh.

“Mr Ibu was different as he doesn’t even have to talk to elicit laughter, as his face just like Mr Bean [Rowan Atkinson] will do the trick,” he said.

Indeed, one of Mr Ibu’s most iconic scenes and the one which introduced him to African audiences, was one in which he hardly said a word.

In the film Mr Ibu, he and his son were returning home from a farm where they worked and they had a single bicycle.

At first, the father let his son ride the bicycle while he walked.

But passers-by stopped them to ask why the son didn’t show respect to his aged father by letting him ride.

So they switched places.

Then another passer-by said the father was wicked for allowing his young son to walk while he was taking it easy.

So they both decided to walk.

Then people called them senseless for walking while they had a bicycle.

The film was so successful that there have been four sequels and Okafor has simply been known as Mr Ibu ever since.

Bridging Nigeria’s divides

He will also be fondly remembered in northern Nigeria, as he was one of the few Nollywood actors to cross over into the film industry based in the northern city of Kano, known as Kannywood, which is generally looked down on by those from the south.

His best-known Kannywood film was the Hausa language comedy Hajiya Babba about two lost sons from southern Nigeria who traced their father in the north and began a new life with him.

“He was one of those who helped bridge the gap and bring unity between Kannywood and Nollywood by going to the north to act,” Bangis noted.

Born on 17 October 1961, the actor hailed from the south-eastern Enugu state, which has produced a long list of Nollywood stars.

Okafor didn’t have an easy childhood, moving to another town early on in his life to live with his brother, and doing menial jobs to survive and support his family.

After trying his hands in professions from hair styling to photography, he went to a film audition where he was spotted by legendary actor Pete Edochie who saw his talent and opened the doors of Nollywood to him.

‘This is my worst marriage’

Since the announcement of his death, tributes have been pouring in.

Popular Nigerian comedian Bovi described Mr Ibu as one of the greats.

“The passing of John Okafor aka Mr. Ibu is a sad chapter in Nigerian entertainment history. Let’s take solace in the fact that his works will live on and will inspire generations unborn. RIP to one of the greats” Bovi posted on X.

Nigeria’s Culture Minister Hannatu Musawa described him as a household name who had made families smile throughout his career.

The actor’s ill-health first came to public attention last year. One of his legs was amputated in November after fans donated to a crowd-funding scheme to pay his medical bills.

It is believed that the actor suffered from diabetes, but no cause of death has been announced by his family.

Despite bringing such joy to so many people, he never found happiness on the domestic front.

He was married five times, most of which ended in bitter divorces.

He recently described his fifth marriage as being even less happy than his previous ones.

“This is my final marriage. If this one falls apart, I won’t marry again. This is my fifth and the worst marriage,” he told Nigeria’s Daily Post news site earlier this year.

Local media say he is survived by 13 children but some of these have also been a cause of concern.

After his fans donated money for his operation, his son Daniel Okafor and adopted daughter Jasmine Chioma were arrested on suspicion of hacking into his phone and taking $60,700 (£47,800) for themselves. They have denied the charges.

Although he hasn’t starred in a new film for some time, he remained active until ill-health stopped him.

In October 2020, he released two singles, titled This Girl and Do You Know, which were believed to be his last projects.

However his venture into music was not a success and he will always be remembered as the man who brought laughter to homes across Africa.

Fan Aminu Hamisu says he’ll be paying his tributes to the actor by re-watching some of his old movies on YouTube.

He is unlikely to be the only one.

This is coming after his colleague, Kanayo O Kanayo publicly claimed to be his senior in the Nollywood film industry.

Addressing claims made by Kanayo O Kanayo, Edochie revealed that his involvement in the movie industry predated the concept of Nollywood itself.

During an interview with Afia TV, Edochie emphasized that Nollywood only came into existence seven years after his iconic portrayal in “Things Fall Apart.”

He explained that in 1985, when he took on the role, the film industry was still in its infancy.

Edochie’s performance in the acclaimed movie catalyzed his illustrious career, propelling him to fame both nationally and internationally.

Edochie recounted his globetrotting experiences, highlighting how his role in “Things Fall Apart” garnered attention from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

The renowned media outlet even travelled to Nigeria to interview him, recognizing the impact of his performance on the world stage.

As a testament to the significance of his role, Edochie shared that he was invited to meet with Chinua Achebe, the esteemed author of the book that inspired “Things Fall Apart.”

This meeting took place in America, further solidifying Edochie’s status as a respected figure in the Nigerian film industry.

Kanayo O. Kanayo boldly asserted his superiority over his seasoned colleague, Pete Edochie, in Nollywood during an interview with Afia TV.

The 61-year-old disclosed some of his ground-breaking accomplishments while discussing the history of the movie industry.

Kanayo O. Kanayo stated that in 1992, Nnebue was the first filmmaker to professionally produce home videos.

According to him, individuals like Pete Edochie, Nnebue, and himself, among others, shouldn’t be left out of the history of the film industry.

He added that, he and his co-stars from the popular 1992–1993 film “Living in Bondage” were among the first Nollywood actors to be treated as actual professionals.

He emphasized that the 1971 movie “Things Fall Apart” with Pete Edochie was a theatrical endeavor and not a home video production.

According to Kanayo, Pete Edochie joined Nollywood four years after he had joined the industry, thereby making him senior to Pete Edochie.

The veteran actor also emphasized that, he was prepared to refute any claims that Edochie joined Nollywood before him.

Kanayo O Kanayo’s remarks did not sit well with many as they stated that Pete Edochie is senior to Kanayo.

Here are some comments

leoedochie: “Pete Edochie is ahead of you all round. You can’t compare yourself to him. give respect to your senior.”

Djkonfidon$: “But I knew Pete Edochie since the 90s and discovered Kanayo in the late 2000s.”

D”PENTAGON: “Who fist come no matter na watyn u achieve.. I respect kanayo but Pete edochie is more lik a father father, him acting self model.”

Clever: “Una d say destiny etiko as far as e no look like bbl it’s not”

ice cream: “Nna anyi you’re talking too much….just use them for sacrifice biko”

Lady D: “grandmaster has spoken”

Watch Kanayo speak in the video below:

@afiatvofficial Nollywood should not be a ground for BBL, Bum enlargement and learning how to act'- Actor KOK warns against bringing bad names to the industry #nollywood #nollywoodmovies #nollywoodonline #nnanyisacrifice #kanayookanayo #afiatvofficial ♬ original sound – AfiaTvOfficial

The Nollywood veteran was honored with a Doctorate in Literature, a Doctorate in Arts, and a lifetime achievement award by ISTM University, Togo, during a ceremony.

A video that surfaced online captured the moment representatives from the international university visited Pete Edochie at his home to bestow these prestigious accolades upon him.

The awards serve as a tribute to his significant contributions to the creative industry over the years.

One of the representatives said the motivation behind conferring these honors is due to Pete Edochie’s pioneering role in the entertainment industry and his influence on younger generation of artists.

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This comes on the back of his statement that men are the most truthful and faithful gender, but they would like to have pleasure elsewhere.

He said he believes that men only do that because their spouses do not perform their responsibilities and that sometimes women pushes them out of their relationship.

Mr Assibey made this statement on the Visdel Show, hosted by Mavis Amanor also known as Firelady, stating that it is only a man with witchcraft or one that was born out of fornication that cheats.

According to the President, having pleasure and comfort elsewhere is what the opposite sex has termed cheating, but to him, it is not.

“I don’t believe men cheat. Men do not cheat. Men are the most faithful and truthful. But this is what happens, men only find pleasure and comfort elsewhere. That’s what you term as cheating, but truly, it is not.

“They do that because the spouse does not perform their duties as required in the covenant, which is marriage. It is only a man that was born out of fornication or is a wizard who cheats,” he said.

This, however, has not gone down well with Okyeame Kwame, who has taken to social media to express his displeasure.

According to the rapper, you don’t find pleasure elsewhere when you have told a woman she is the only one, and based on that promise, she has allowed you to marry her.

The rapper then questioned whether it would be cheating when a woman also finds pleasure elsewhere.

He stated that seeking pleasure elsewhere outside of marriage is also breaking the bond, as mentioned by Charles Osei Asibey.

Read Okyeame Kwame’s post below:

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On the occasion of his father’s 76th birthday, Yul took to Facebook to share heartfelt videos showcasing their interactions.

In the post, he showered his father with effusive praise, hailing him as the Lion of Africa and a living legend. Yul playfully referred to his father as the ‘last attractive 76-year-old still alive’ and extended warm wishes for his continued health and longevity. He also expressed his deep affection, likening his feelings to those of a little boy.

This follows an earlier incident in which Yul hinted that his father had not been forthright about his knowledge of Yul’s marriage to his second wife, Judy Austin.

In his Facebook post, Yul expressed his sentiments: “THE LION OF AFRICA! EBUBEDIKE. A LIVING LEGEND. THE GREATEST. THE MOST HANDSOME 76YR OLD MAN ALIVE. CHIEF PETE EDOCHIE @peteedochie. Long life, good health and unending blessings, I pray for you Dad. My man for life.”

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In a video shared on his official Facebook page, his second wife, Judy Austin, was captured as usual, showering praises on him as he strolled around a house.

In the said video’s description, Yul Edochie explained that this is how he responds to the many false claims and trolls about him.

“When people gossip with your name, this is how to respond,” he wrote.

This development is on the back of his father, Pete Edochie’s comments about the divorce and lawsuit his first wife slapped him with.

One can recall that in an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Pete Edochie expressed how Yul brought his woes upon himself by marrying a second wife.

In his words: “If you go and pick up ants-infested faggots is a direct invitation to the lizards.”

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The actor’s first wife, May Edochie, recently raised allegations of infidelity and threats against Yul, leading to a heightened separation between them.

In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Pete Edochie shared his perspective on the marital drama surrounding his son, opining that he deserves all the insults he is getting.

In a proverbial speech, he said, “He who goes to the farm and gets ant-infested firewood (amongst all the good firewood in the farm) shouldn’t be surprised when lizards start paying him a visit.”

In essence, the veteran actor implied that Yul’s decision to bring in Judy Austin, who he referred to as “infested,” into the family, is the cause of the challenges he now faces.

According to him, Yul’s actions invited negativity, pain, insults, and backwardness into his life.

Meanwhile, other members of the Edochie family have taken his estranged wife’s side and have sidelined Judy.

The controversy surrounding Yul Edochie’s polygamous marriage and his relationship with Judy Austin has been a subject of public interest and scrutiny.

His first wife, May Edochie, has filed for a divorce and lawsuit demanding N100million in damages.

Aside her motherly nature, Kalsoume owes much of her grace and beauty to her mother, who she has recently put into the spotlight.

Even at old age, the veteran’s mother possesses a timeless beauty, radiant smile and graceful demeanor which reflect a life well-lived.

Kalsoume shared a video of her having a bonding time with her mother as they sang to each other in her inner chambers.

They professed their love for each other as they tested their vocals to Nat King Cole’s I Love You (For Sentimental Reasons).

After sharing an intimate mother-daughter moment, they concluded with a warm embrace followed by contagious laughter.

Though she prefers to maintain a low profile, Kalsoume’s mother has been instrumental in her successful career.

Her followers were filled with nostalgia upon watching the video as they complimented the duo for their strong bond.

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MOGmusic becomes the first Ghanaian Gospel Artiste to be admitted into the Recording Academy following the approval of his application by the Grammy Board.

Speaking on his admission into the Recording Academy membership, MOGmusic in a tweet said he was elated about the news.

“Grace up, a step up. Another time and opportunity to put Africa and Ghana on the map. Thanks @RecordingAcad. Happy to be a member of this great family.”

MOG has released a number of songs, including the award-winning Be Lifted, Elohim, Living God, and many more.

In addition to being a singer and songwriter for the gospel music industry, MOG is also a pastor at the Royalhouse Chapel International and has won best male vocalist of the year at the VGMA twice in a row.

Below is his tweet:

Grace up, a step up. Another time and opportunity to put Africa and Ghana on the map.
Thanks @RecordingAcad. Happy to be a member of this great family pic.twitter.com/ePCy2hk3Xf

— MOGmusic (@MOGmusic_) June 27, 2023

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May and Yul have allegedly been at loggerheads after he had a son with his mistress-turned-wife, Judy Austin.

The couple has since received several backlashes after they shared videos of themselves goofing around a few weeks after he lost his first son with his first wife.

However, Rita who is married to the brother of legendary actor, Pete Edochie, has openly declared her displeasure over Yul and Judy’s union.

In a new post shared online, Rita revealed that Pete Edochie is not Judy’s father in-law because he has not approved her union with his son.

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The actor also removed the post he made in April 2022 to announce that he had a new son and a second wife.

Meanwhile, the Nollywood star still has photos of his first wife May Yul Edochie and also spared the picture of him and his father.

Other posts he shared celebrating Judy, including the one he posted on her birthday in January 2023, have been deleted.

Even videos Yul shared to promote movies by him and Judy have been deleted or archived.

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The removal of these photos happened weeks after Yul’s first son with his first wife May died.

It was a shock on Thursday morning when news of the death of Kambilichukwu broke.

Confirming the sad news to Vanguard, Pete Edochie said his son, Yul, called him on the telephone, Wednesday, informing him that Kambilichukwu fell while playing football with his schoolmates and developed a seizure.

According to him, the deceased was rushed to the Mother and Child Hospital, Lagos, where he died hours later.

Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos police spokesperson, in a chat with BBC, confirmed that there is an ongoing investigation to uncover the cause of Kambilichukwu’s death.

Hundeyin said Yul reported the incident at a police station close to him.

“He has just reported the case and we have started our investigation. By tomorrow, it will be entered into the criminal investigation department. We will investigate what led to the boy’s death,” Hundeyin said.

“There’s a need to carry out an autopsy to know what really happened. We can’t say what happened until the autopsy is done but the incident happened at his school.”

Kambilichukwu’s demise comes just about two months after Yul celebrated his 16th birthday.

The son died two months after Edochie celebrated his 16th birthday with his wife, Mary Edochie.

Confirming the sad news to Vanguard, Pete Edochie said his son, Yul, called him on the telephone, Wednesday, informing him that Kambilichukwu fell down while playing football with his schoolmates and developed a seizure. 

According to him, the deceased was rushed to the Mother and Child Hospital, Lagos, where he died hours later. 

The legendary actor said his family started praying for the child immediately Yul called him on the telephone about the sad incident. 

Edochie said: “Kambilinachukwu is a very quiet, brilliant and talented child. He’s not somebody you can ride easily. He doesn’t get angry no matter the situation.

He may change his composure, but he was definitely a very unusual person in so many respects. 

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“He was so accomplished. I always tell my son that I don’t like people excelling like this in anything they are involved in. Experience has taught me that such people don’t last long.” 

Edochie said it was unfortunate that his grandson died while he had shown great promise.  

Meanwhile, both Yul and his first wife, May, haven’t broken their silence since the incident.

The prophet identified as Prophet Samuel, the founder of Prophet Samuel King Ministries had predicted the death of Yul’s son in January.

In the resurfaced video, the prophet could be heard urging his church members to pray for the Edochie’s family as he can see death lurking around them.

Though the prophet didn’t mention Yul Edochie’s son, he hinted at a member of the famous family being laid to rest.

“Pray for Nollywood stars and family especially Pete Edochie’s family. The arrow of money is nearby”.

He reiterated, “Pray for the Nollywood stars especially The Pete Edochie family. The arrow of mourning is nearby”.

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GLOBAL PROPHECY CONFIRMATION| ? ? ?
Yul Edochie Lost his son , the grand son of Pete EDOCHIE fulfilling the Global PROPHECY given on the 1st of January 2023, saying the ARROW OF DEATH IS NEARBY!! God is speaking , men are sleeping!

THINGS ARE HAPPENING pic.twitter.com/HkJU2UqEpA

— Prophet Samuel King (@ProphetSamuelK) March 30, 2023

It was gathered that Yul’s first son was rushed to the hospital after falling unconscious.

Vanguard Nigeria reports a source who spoke on condition of anonymity revealed that Yul has confirmed Kambilichukwu’s death at the time this report was filed.

May’s sister, who was at the scene, said the boy read throughout the night preparing for his exam today.

“After his exam in school, he joined his mates to play football and that’s when he developed a seizure and was rushed to Mother and Child Hospital. All efforts by the doctors to resuscitate him proved abortive,” the report added.

This is coming two months after Yul Edochie and his first wife May celebrated their first son and second child as he turned 16; showering encomiums and blessings on him.

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“My first son just turned 16. Happy birthday to you Kambi Leo Yul-Edochie. Many more great years I wish you loads of accomplishments and greatness. May God be with you always. Daddy loves you,” his father wrote on Instagram.

Yul, the last child of veteran actor, Pete Edochie, married his wife, Mary, at 22 after they both dated for six years. He followed in his father’s footsteps and debuted in the movie industry a year after his marriage.

Kemi Filani had earlier reported that the veteran had used his birthday to advise Nigerians on the upcoming gubernatorial election.

The Lion of Africa, as he is fondly known as, had taken to his Instagram page to admonish his fans on the importance of voting.

As Nigerians gear up for Governorship election across most states in the country, Pete revealed that their votes at the upcoming election, would be his greatest gift.

He, however, advised his fans to vote with their conscience.

“Thankful for another Greta year. Happy 76th to me.

“Vote with your conscience. It is well with our great Nation Nigeria”.

Taking to his comment section, the likes of Adinma Somadina, Dele Odule, Esther Ene, Joseph Momodu and more sent their birthday wishes.

Adinma Somadina wrote: “Happy Birthday Daddy.

Dele Odule wrote: “Happy Birthday Sir.”

Esther Ene wrote, “Happy Birthday Daddy.”

Joseph Momodu wrote: “Happy Birthday Sir.”

Diamond Okechi wrote: “Happy Birthday (AGABA-IDU) Nnam more blessings.”

Praying for him, Kunle Adegbite wrote: “Live long Sir.”

The filmmaker, who was excited about the new movie, went on to list the lead cast of the project on her page.

Judy’s husband, Yul Edochie, and his dad Pete Edochie, are among the individuals who have lead roles for the new production.

She shared this on her Instagram page:

“Our first production of the year!!! THE GOD FATHER!!! This movie is going to drop like an explosion!!! Packed with the best actors in the game!!!”

This has since stirred massive reactions from individuals on social media.

While some are excited about the development, a large section of netizens have described her for what they term as trying so hard to be a part of the family.

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The actor says he accepts he hurt his wife and takes the blame for his actions as polygamy should not be forced on anyone.

Mr Edochie in April 2022 introduced colleague actress Judy Austin as his second wife and announced they have a son together.

But though it is not immediately clear what has triggered the apology, it comes a few weeks after his father, Pete Edochie reacted to the marriage in an interview with Vanguard Nigeria.

The veteran actor disclosed that he did not feel good about his son’s decision to marry a second wife since he is a Christian.

Yul, however, was not happy about the report shared by popular blogger Linda Ikeji on Instagram as he took to the comment section to question it.

But eight months down the line after the introduction, young Edochie on his Instagram page has indicated he didn’t mean to disrespect his wife.

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He added it wasn’t also to replace his wife or because he had fallen out of love.

“But I guess life happens. You already know the whole story. Nobody is perfect, I’m not and you are not except God. I assure you that nobody is taking your place,” his apology read in part.

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In a recent interview with Vanguard, Pete Edochie disclosed that he did not feel good about his son’s decision to marry a second wife since he is a Christian.

Yul, however, was not happy about the report shared by popular blogger Linda Ikeji on Instagram as he took to the comment section to question it.

According to him, there were other trending issues like actress Uche Ogbodo and Wizkid’s drama, so Linda Ikeji should rather focus on them.

“My matter still dey ground? Una wan use my own spoil other people own. Allow Wizkid and Uche Ogbodo to trend in peace naa. This is their time,” he wrote.

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The legend disclosed he did not feel good about his son putting morality to the side to marry a second wife.

Mr Edochie, who is a staunch Christian, added that there isn’t much to say on his son’s decision, likening Yul to the biblical Solomon.

“I didn’t feel good, but like I said I’m a Christian and I read the Bible. Solomon with 700 wives and 300 concubines, was branded a man of wisdom,” he said.

However, Mr Edochie believes it is his son’s choice and for whatever reason he decided to take a second wife, he wishes him well.

Yul made an announcement of tying the knot with his colleague in April 2022, months after the couple had welcomed a baby boy.

His first wife, May, has since expressed her displeasure at his decision, remarking that her 17 years of toil with Yul has gone down the drain.

She added that she will not be cajoled to accept what does not align with her faith.

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The event was graced by Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the deputy governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in the state, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai, and other dignitaries. 
 
Taking to his official Instagram account, the legendary actor thanked his children for giving them the biggest party of their lifetime. 
 
He wrote: “53 years of Marital Bliss with my Queen, Chief Barrister Mrs Josephine Edochie. Thanks to my children for hosting us to the biggest party of our lifetime, yes Our LIFE because we are ONE.”

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“In celebration of our 53yrs of marriage and Life in Goodness and in Good Health. These past 53yrs, God blessed us with six biological children (among all the inherited ones and numerous grand-children) 5 gentlemen and a beautiful adorable lady, Leo; Adam; Linc; Jean; Yul; Eva, respectively. Thank you all for celebrating with us. Daalu nu.”

Monalisa Chinda, AGN’s Director of Communications, broke the news in a statement made available to PREMIUM TIMES on Friday.

Ms Chinda, in the statement, stated that the actors were reported missing after their family members confirmed they didn’t come back from a film location at Ozalla Town, Enugu state.

“The two members were suspected of having been kidnapped, which has increased fear amongst members about the safety of actors filming in the country.

“Because of this sad development, the National President of the Guild, Ejezie Emeka Rollas, has instructed all Actors to avoid going to the outskirt of cities to film except full security cover is provided to ensure their safety,” the statement read.

Mr Rollas also expressed shock while urging the security agencies to speed up investigations that would lead to their safe rescue.

He equally appealed to all members to pray for the safe return of the actors.

Meanwhile, the Police Command in Enugu State has launched an investigation to unravel and locate the missing Nollywood actress, Cynthia Okereke.

Enugu Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Enugu.

This was after the Director of Communications, Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Mrs Monalisa Chinda-Coker, said the families of actress Okereke and actor Clemson Cornel confirmed that they had not returned home since leaving a film location at Ozalla community.

DSP Ndukwe said that “the current report at our disposal dwells on a case of an abandoned and recovered vehicle, as well as a missing person.”

He said the vehicle was abandoned and recovered at Four-Corners on Enugu-Port-Harcourt Expressway, precisely within Ozalla community in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State axis of the road.

“Hence, the location was visited and the vehicle recovered. Coincidentally, at about 11:30 am, on the same date, a report was further received stating that the vehicle belongs to Cynthia Okereke a Nollywood Actress, who was last seen on July 26,” he said.

History

Nollywood acts have been victims of kidnapping in Nigeria in the past.

In June 2021, a Nollywood actor, Pressing Forward, was kidnapped in Imo State. He was later released from captivity, after which his fans rallied around him in jubilation.

In 2009 veteran actor, Pete Edochie, was kidnapped and released after paying a ransom. Nkem Owoh was abducted and released after paying a ₦1.4 million ransom.

The actor, popularly known as ‘Osuofia’, was kidnapped as he travelled along Enugu – Port Harcourt expressway.

In June, actor Uche Odoputa appealed for assistance following his father, Kenneth Odoputa’s kidnapping.

He revealed in an Instagram post that his father had been held captive for weeks.

This comes months after he introduced his new wife and son to the world. The news, however, came with some backlash with some people slamming the actor for stepping outside his marriage.

Meanwhile, Mr Edochie believes that the death wishes people have been raining on him and his family is because they hate to see him happy.

The 40-year-old actor noted that “just seeing someone happy makes a lot of people angry. Very angry. Some people are even wishing my family death. I don’t understand. See, me I no dey for ‘God heal my haters’.”

He stated that he prays for whoever prays for him and for those who pray he fails he wishes the same for them.

He wrote that he does not appreciate the death wishes and will not coddle anyone who decides to send him such a message.

“If you love me may triple love & blessings follow you, if you pray for my downfall may downfall consume you. If my lifestyle wey no concern you dey pain, you make e pain you well well. If you wish my family death, death shall be your portion. You wish me well, it shall be well with you 10 times over. Amen!”

This comes days after Mr Edochie took his son, Star Dike who he shares with his second wife Judy Austin, to see his father, legendary actor Pete Edochie.

Star Dike met his grandfather for the first time. He was taken to see Pete Edochie for some blessings on his birthday.

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A video of the Nollywood veteran was posted on Instagram by @gossipmilltv which captured the moment he was seen meeting with little Star.

In the video, the grandfather and grandson can be seen together before the little boy moves to play with a small table in front of them as voices in the background can be heard.

The video has sparked reactions on social media amongst internet users. Many people applauded the meeting as they believed the little boy could not be blamed for the wrongdoing of his parents.

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A first glimpse at the trailer suggests religious and interestingly supernatural characters including one depicted as Satan. The character played by veteran movie star Pete Edochie is described in the trailer as the ‘Son of the morning’, a popular term used to describe the Devil.

While the film’s plot is yet to be made public, the trailer hints on the thriller retelling the story of the eccentric biblical character. “I am the Son of the morning, full of wisdom rich in beauty…I command the celestial choir because I write all the songs but how has humanity portrayed me but a monster with horns and a long barbed tail,” Edochie says in a creepy monologue featured in the trailer.

According to Thomas who doubles as Producer, the film is an adaptation of a book published in the United States. He revealed in a social media post that several Hollywood production companies sought to acquire the rights to the book but its author turned down the offers.

“I’m super excited that I was chosen by God to have told this story. Never made a film of this magnitude in my life and I count it a privileged. It was a massive work put in here by the cast and the crew of this movie.

“Being an adaptation of a book that was published in the United States ??, 4 different Hollywood film Companies tried to acquire the rights of the book to make a movie from it and the Author refused,” Thomas wrote on Instagram.

C.O.L.D stars an impressive list of Nollywood veterans including Richard Mofe Damijo who stars in the lead role as a religious leader, Hilda Dokubo, Ireti Doyle, Kanayo o. Kanayo, Keppy Ekpenyong with IK Ogbonna and Freddie George.

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William said the fact that many men cited in the Bible had more than one wife, is evidence that the Holy Book subscribes to the practice.

“Our old folks were at peace living peacefully – one man many wives, but we were on this continent when the white man brought his Bible and his religion. Even in there, most of the holy men had multiple wives,” he said.

William stated that polygamy is not a bad thing. He believes Solomon’s wisdom is associated with his being polygamous. (Solomon has been described as the wisest man in the Bible)

” You want your husband to be as wise as Solomon, yet you want him to marry only one wife. How will he get that wisdom? Solomon’s wisdom didn’t come cheap. If one person wants to have one wife, fine, he wants more than one, fine,” he said.

He said this as part of discussions on Joy FM‘s Super Morning Show, following recent conversations on the topic which has been sparked by the second marriage of Nigerian Actor, Yul Edochie.

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The actor made it public that he has a child with his second wife.

According to him, he and actress, Judy Austin, welcomed a son, although he did not reveal how long ago it was.

Subsequently, his first wife, May Edochie, who is obviously not happy about the incident replied: “May God judge you both.”

Social media went awash with comments on the matter. While some have expressed their disappointment in the actor for this act, others don’t see anything wrong with it.

Instead of condemning the act, William advised that people who find themselves in polygamous marriages should be encouraged to live in peace.

“We should rather encourage people to live in peace, single or multiple, than to have one person pretending to have one wife with multiple side chicks hiding somewhere. Let’s go back to our roots,” he said.  

Another caller, Fafa, shared a similar view. He stated that it is long overdue for polygamy to be legalised.

“All our patriarchs in the Bible how many of them married one? Even the almighty Solomon who built the temple. Let’s face the fact and deal with it and let’s stop the pretense. It will help us,’ he stressed.

Abu Mohammed, another caller, who called from Juapong and disclosed that he is a product of a polygamous family said there was “no problem with polygamy (from experience and his membership with a polygamous family).”

He said nature itself has designed men to have more than one wife.

“Women can’t compete with men. As a woman, how many pregnancies can you carry at a time? But a man can impregnate more than one woman at a time.

He said “God has designed women in such a way that they are not as strong as men so they cannot marry more than one man. But as for the man, he can marry more than one woman.”

Bishop, on the other hand, shared a different view. Though he did not outrightly condemn polygamy, he believes sticking to one partner is the ideal practice.

“It depends on who is the player. If he [the man] thinks that he can afford to take care of his wives he can go in for more than one wife, but ideally, to get yourself to be Godly and to worship God well, marry one wife. So please let’s look at this and do what we will be comfortable with,” he said.

Actor Yul Edochie, who is one of the sons of the actor, shared the photo on his Instagram page. He wrote:

”Father and first son.
Family is everything.
I love these two great men.
My father taught me to be a good man.
My brother taught me to fear no man.”

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The actor is married to Ngozi Nkem Owoh and they are blessed with two children.

Nkem Owoh is a Nigerian actor and comedian. A native of Amagu village in Udi in Enugu State. He is a graduate of engineering from the University of Ilorin.

He started acting films from his University days when he participated in a popular TV series.

In 2008, he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

Owoh has featured in many films such as Things Fall Apart with Pete Edochie, Ukwa with Patience Ozokwor, Sawam with Francis Agu, Conspiracy with Onyeka Onwenu, Spanner with Chinedu Ikedieze, Mr trouble and Osuofia in London with Patience Ozokwor.

Nkem Owoh is called Osuofia and Ukwa because of the roles he played in some of his movies.

Jackie, who is currently in Nigeria for the shooting of a film titled Merry Go Wrong, was fortunate to meet the actor on set.

The joy on her face as she respectfully approached the actor, shook and prostrated before him was reciprocated.

Mr Edochie showed some fatherly love on her, and even planted a kiss on her head as a sign of mutual affection.

It is unclear what character Jackie would be playing, but the setting is nothing short of royal.

Also, Jackie Appiah met with other Nollywood stars including Nkechi Blessing, Destiny Etiko, Chidi Chijokie and current BBNaija winner, Whitemoney.

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Project Officer at Right To Play Ghana, Julius Kwame Tsatsu, said children are well-empowered and motivated to aim high when they are exposed to experienced persons in society. 

“When you look at our schools, you will notice that the boys are more likely than girls to continue with their education. This should not be the case. Our girls need the motivation and exposure to stay in school and rise through the ranks to occupy significant positions in the country and the world. This is possible when we intensify mentorship programmes across the country,” he said. 

He made the statement during the launch of the Girls’ Mentorship Programme in collaboration with the Weija-Gbawe Municipal Education Directorate on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at the Sunlodge Hotel, Tesano. 

The Girls’ Mentorship Programme, a flagship initiative of Right To Play Ghana is under the four-year Partners in Play Project (P3) funded by The LEGO Foundation. The Partners in Play Project (P3) will empower Ghanaian children to become creative, engaged, and dedicated to lifelong learning. 

The Programme aims at providing a safe space for Ghanaian girls and women to connect and share ideas and experiences. 

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“The mentors will spend time with the girls and share relevant ideas and experiences. We don’t want this to be a one-off event so we are collaborating with the district education office to focus some attention on the Girls’ Mentorship Programme,” he said. 

Addressing the audience at the launch, the Weija-Gbawe Municipal Education Director, Charles Odoom, said the Girls’ Mentorship Programme will empower and motivate the “vulnerable girls” in society. 

“The issue of Girls empowerment and gender mainstreaming are key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and address issues relating to community development as a whole,” he noted. 

Re-echoing the call made by Right To Play Ghana, Mr Odoom said: “mentorship needs to be happening in Ghanaian schools to empower girls to believe in themselves and their dreams. It needs to start at the formative ages, particularly in our classrooms.” 

The Weija-Gbawe Municipal Education Director pledged the support of his office towards the advancement of the objectives of the Programme. 

As part of the Girls’ Mentorship Programme, mentors will focus their efforts on guiding participants through the building of trust and modelling of positive behaviours.

Over the last year, ECG has recorded several incidents around Tema Communities 7,8,9,10,11 and 12 where suspected thieves break into substations, vandalise transformers and make away with fuses.

District Manager, ECG Tema North, Tamara Asomani-Wiafe, providing update on the heartless act, asked residents around the substations to be more concerned and take steps to protect same.

“Please help us bring to book suspects who are going to our various transformer stations removing fuses thereby causing outages,” she pleaded.

She said residents need to be vigilant and approach anyone loitering around the substations.

“This criminal act is causing too much of inconvenience to the company and to our cherished customers,” she indicated.

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According to her, the only way customers can enjoy quality service is when those behind the act are dealt with. 

Last year, the company engaged Assembly members in the affected areas to get neighbourhood watchdogs to help arrest the perpetrators.

However, not a single suspect has been apprehended.

Despite the secured nature of the substations, these persons with criminal intent break the padlocks to have access to the premises.

She said in the case of Pole Mounted Transformers which can’t be destroyed, fuses are mostly stolen.

With security being a shared responsibility, ECG is asking for community involvement.

“ECG can’t have security men 24/7  to guard the transformers,  the community must also be on the look out for thieves, and arrest them for prosecution,” she appealed.

The young Ghanaians, who are part of Compassion International’s child and youth development programme, were chosen to join peers from 24 other countries to participate in the Compassion Youth Choir.

For the past several months, Franklin has been working with youth from all 25 countries on Compassion’s child and youth development programme.

Through virtual auditions and rehearsals, the Compassion Youth Choir, made up of more than 120 youth, ages 11-19, worked with the artiste to record the song, which was originally released in 1998.

“It was an honour working with so many young, talented and gifted kids from across the globe!” Franklin emphasised, “I’m grateful to the team at Compassion International for giving me the opportunity to serve in this capacity.”

The six are 13-year-old Angela, 18-year-old Gideon, 16-year-old Emmanuel, and 13-year-old Henry.

The others are 16-year-old Esther and 18-year-old Patricia.

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“I am very excited to be part of this choir. The song is an inspiration to me and my family. I strongly believe that this opportunity will help me in my music career,” says 13-year-old Angela – one of the choir members from Ghana.

During the virtual sessions, Franklin provided vocal coaching, answered questions about his life and musical career, and even taught the group some dance moves.

The music video for the re-release of “Lean on Me,” featuring the Compassion Youth Choir, can be seen at compassion.com/kirkfranklin or on YouTube.

Franklin concludes: “It’s unbelievable that a song like this still resonates with so many people. I pray this version provides a little hope for the people across the globe.”

Fo Yo Soul/RCA Records and Franklin will donate proceeds from the sales and streams of the song to Compassion.

About Compassion International

Compassion International is a Christian child and youth development organisation working to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Founded in 1952, Compassion partners with more than 8,000 local churches in 25 programme countries to deliver spiritual, economic, social, and physical care to over two million babies, children, and young adults in poverty.

Ranked Number 8 in Forbes’ America’s Top Charities List in 2020, Compassion is a founding member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability and an accredited charity with the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance.

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Fo Yo Soul Entertainment is a full-service entertainment company based in Dallas, Texas, United States. Established by recording artist Kirk Franklin in 2004, Fo Yo Soul Entertainment is inclusive of Fo Yo Soul Recordings, Fo Yo Soul Productions, and The Franklin Imagine Group.

Aside that section of the general public, individuals who have received just the first jab of the AstraZeneca vaccines will get the opportunity to receive the second dose.

In order to be vaccinated, all eligible persons are advised to take along a valid Photo ID card when visiting any designated centre within their respective regions for vaccination.

Persons due for the 2nd dose of AstraZeneca should also carry along with them the ID card presented for the 1st dose as well as their COVID-19 vaccination card.

The five-day exercise ends on September 29.

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While going through loads of women before landing in the land of coupledom may be a particularly mind-boggling experience, it does give you the option of looking back on those dates and to truly understand what qualities you search for in your partner.

Let’s go through the different kinds of women you may come across on your road to true love:

1. THE GIRL WHO WAS YOUR FIRST CRUSH

This is the girl you usually meet in school during your teenage years and let me warn you now; it usually ends up in heart-break.

She was the one who made you realise that there was more to school than just books and football. She made you lose focus on your studies and made you bunk your first class.

She was the one for whom you first started caring about your looks. Then one day (a few months after dating may be) she dumps you or you dump her or maybe you just drift apart with unsaid, but mutual consent.

2. THE GIRL WHO PARTIES TOO HARD

This girl is what you might term ‘The Party Animal.’

She gets seriously wasted at parties and doesn’t even recognise who you are. Then she ends up smooching one of her guy friends in front of you.

Her friends are fun, she is fun, but then you find yourself thinking, are you ready for so much fun?

3. THE GIRL WHO GOSSIPS TOO MUCH

You have had enough interactions with girls to know that most of them love to gossip. However, this particular girl is the ‘mother of them all.’ Her focus is anybody, but you; her friend, your friends, her exes, her ex’s girlfriends and the list goes on.

You thought that she would leave the gossips out of your dates for her ‘girls’ day outs,’ but you couldn’t have been more wrong.

You think of dumping her, but then you get scared about what she might be telling people about you after you do: you dump her anyway.

4. THE GIRL WHO’S TOO SERIOUS WITH LIFE

This kind of girls are usually straight-A students and are involved in all kinds of academic and social service clubs.

She barely has time for herself, let alone time to go on a romantic date with you or ask you how your day went.

Don’t worry about breaking up with her. She’ll probably make your love story into a short story for her summer English class and gain some extra credits.

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5. THE GIRL WHO’S JUST TOO BEAUTIFUL

Yes, your friends told you not to be so shallow and date a girl without brains and compassion and just good looks. Yes, you warned yourself never to go for the prettiest in the bunch, because she would be hard to keep to yourself.

However, you still snag her and can’t believe your luck, until you come to the conclusion that the only thing you love about her is her face.

It is okay to break up with her, because it is good for both of you in the long-run: relationships based on looks alone seldom last.

6. THE GIRL WHO’S ALWAYS JEALOUS

You are walking down a road with your hands in hers and you smile at a middle-aged lady because you are polite that way. She squeezes your hand, works up a frown and asks you if you are into middle-aged women and not her and you just stare at her like “What did I do now?”

These kinds of women are usually very possessive and your life ends up being more a prison than one of romantic dinners and fun conversations.

They snoop around your home, check your call logs, hack into your face book and mail accounts and even answer your calls without telling you.

So, buck up and tell her it’s over before your life turns into a living hell!

7. THE GIRL WHO’S A FULL-ON DRAMA QUEEN

Sure your life is a roller-coaster ride with her beside yours; sure you don’t have a second of boredom with her in your life, but you suddenly start missing the days you could just relax and not be emotionally black-mailed into taking her shopping.

When you dump her, the scene is too dramatic to put in words, but just to take revenge from you may find her dating the guy next door to you.

8. THE GIRL WHO’S THE ONE

And then ‘She’ comes along; the girl of your dreams; your perfect match. She’s everything you wanted in a life-partner – smart, pretty, humorous and most importantly, your heart beats both faster and slower when you are with her.

You want to make her the mother of your kids and even your parents are on board because they can see how happy she makes you.

She’s a definite keeper and you gladly forgive and forget all those girls in your past whose only role now seems to have been paving the way for your one true love!

So, if you still haven’t found her, do not lose hope. She may be just around the corner, just waiting to fall in your arms.

The man, who disappeared 47 years ago, says he’s disappointed his two wives have remarried.

Peter Oyuka, a Kenyan man, reportedly left his Makale village in Malava, Kakamega county in 1974 at age 37.

According to Tuko.co.ke, the now-octogenarian told his people then that he was leaving to search for greener pastures to take care of two wives and five children.

Interestingly, he did not disclose where he was headed and when he would return.

He visited Kakamega in 1983, 1992 and 1996, but failed to enter his home, The Standard, Oyuka reported.

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Peter Oyuka finally returned home on Tuesday, September 21 to realise that his wives have given up on him and gone to marry other men.

“I wish my wives were here today to welcome me home,” Oyuka lamented.

A white goat was sacrificed to pacify the ancestors before he was accepted into his home, in accordance with the Luhyia customs.

Although he spent part of 47 years in Tanzania where he fell in love and had a child with another woman, he expected his wives to remain intact.

“My Tanzanian lover stopped communicating with me, and is yet to allow me to meet our son,” Oyuka disclosed

“I wish my two wives well in their marriages. However, I’d like them to know that I’m still alive and that they should create time and visit me.”

Oyuka’s return home was facilitated by a Good Samaritan who shared details about him on Facebook.

His 53-year-old son, Aggrey Osanji, who was just six years old before he vanished saw the post and followed up, leading to his return home.

One of the legendary actors with grown-up children is Pete Edochie.

Josephine Edochie is the wife of Pete Edochie and also the mother of his children.

She is a very calm woman.

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One of her children is Yul Edochie who is a popular actor in Nigeria. Josephine is also a grand mother who does not like showcasing herself on the internet.

PUNCH Metro gathered that the policemen were carrying out enforcement in the area on Thursday when they were resisted by the riders, who protested against the seizure of their means of livelihood.

The situation was said to have snowballed into a clash and resulted in the death of Mr Abonde, who was reportedly hacked to death.

Our correspondent saw a photo of the bloodied remains of the policeman by the roadside. The victim’s head appeared to have been smashed with some objects.

Another photo captured no fewer than 10 persons milling around a damaged patrol van inscribed with the Lagos State Police Command.

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A source told our correspondent that the policemen involved in the incident were attached to the Ajao Police Station.

“Everywhere is tense; we don’t know what exactly caused the fight, but we know that there was a confrontation between motorcyclists and the policemen attached to the Ajao Police Station,” the source added.

However, a passerby was heard lamenting in a video clip that the policemen were attached to the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit.

The passerby, while urging residents of Ajao Estate to be conscious of the insecurity occasioned by the clash, also showed a blue police van that was said to have been damaged during the clash.

PUNCH Metro gathered that motorcyclists in the area had stopped operation due to the clash, as residents trek to their various destinations.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu, promised to react to the incident after getting full briefing.

Madam Boafo, a 24-year-old, and madam Abdualli a 32-year-old, were charged for quarrelling and fighting in public.

Miss Boafo was additionally charged for causing harm contrary to section 69 of the Criminal Offence Acts 1960, Act 29, and for intentionally and unlawfully causing harm to madam Abdualli by hitting her forehead with a louvre blade.

The court, presided over by Mrs Eleanor Kraka Banes Botchway, granted the accused persons bail after they pleaded not guilty to the charges; they will reappear on October 18, this year.

Chief Inspector Samuel Aperwah prosecuting said, madam Abdualli is a trader while Miss Boafo is unemployed residing in the same neighbourhood at Promised Land Adjei Kojo. The two were not in talking terms.

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Prosecution said on September 9, 2021, about 20:40 hours; Miss Boafo confronted madam Abdualli over the nuisance rubber bags which she uses to sell porridge caused her, by littering her house, but she sarcastically answered that she should rather go and complain to the wind which carried the rubber bags to her house.

This resulted in exchange of words between the two, leading to a quarrel in the full glare of the public who were within sight and hearing.

Prosecuting said after the fight, Miss Boafo went home but madam Abdualli went for a stick and hit her with it.

According to the Chief Inspector, madam Ofori took a louvre blade and hit madam Abdualli’s forehead with it.

Prosecuting told the court that this resulted in a deep cut on the forehead and the victim reported the case at the Kanewu Police Station and was issue with a medical form to attend hospital for treatment and report.

Madam Abdualli returned the medical form duly endorsed and after investigation, both were arrested and charged with the offence and put before the court.

The Acting Director-General of the Ghana Police Service’s Public Affairs Directorate said the results of the Western Regional Hospital affirm the previous outcome which was conducted by the medical doctors at Axim Government Hospital.

ACP Kwesi Ofori, in an interview with Joy News, stressed that a thorough investigation is being carried out to attain the motives of the suspects who orchestrated the incident.

“The detailed result has been submitted to the Regional Criminal Investigations Department,” he said.

Meanwhile, some angry residents in Takoradi have rejected the police’s claims that their neighbour, who has now been declared a suspect, faked her pregnancy.

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They also expressed dissatisfaction over the arrest of Josephine’s mother, husband, and one other person as accomplices in the alleged self-kidnapping case.

Clad in red, the residents chanted war songs and invoked curses on various authorities for making such claims.

However, ACP Ofori says the police will not be cowed into submission by street opinion.

Speaking on JoyNews on Thursday, ACP Kwesi Ofori said the service cannot make such medical conclusions independently but “relies on expert opinion” from doctors who are members of the Ghana Medical Association.

“The law of evidence and criminal procedure makes the police rely heavily on expert opinion should the matter appear before a court of competent jurisdiction. We will go by that expert opinion, and we will not be moved by street opinion,” he said.

About a week ago, a missing person flyer with a picture of Josephine Panyin Mensah began circulating on social media. It stated that she was nine months pregnant and had gone missing since September 16.

News later broke of her reappearance on the 21st of September 2021.

She was, however, found without a pregnancy or a baby.