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How Iyanya dated Tonto Dikeh, broke my heart – Yvonne Nelson
It’s no longer news that Ghanaian actress and producer, Yvonne Nelson, is an author and her tell-it-all memoir, ‘I am not Yvonne Nelson’, has revealed intimate details of her love life, career and family.
Eight years after their much-publicised breakup, Yvonne revealed why her relationship with Nigerian singer, Iyanya Mbuk, popularly called Iyanya, ended in the controversial book released on Sunday.
The ex-lovers started dating in 2012, and their love was in the public eye, especially with events and shows they attended. However, the love story came to an end in 2015.
In the tenth chapter, titled ‘Iyanya and My Love Life’, the 37-year-old actress narrated how she discovered that Inyanya cheated on her with a fellow actress.
The former Miss Ghana contestant claimed a little bird broke the news to her.
She wrote, “The caller said anytime I left Iyanya’s place, another actress came over to him and sometimes slept over. The person felt strongly that something was happening between them and thought I should know.
“That actress turned out to be Tonto Dikeh of Nigeria and one of the female celebrities Iyanya named in his “Ur Waist” song. When I was convinced about the authenticity of the information I received, I was heartbroken.”
However, she noted that she would have still left the singer, due to other findings that came up, as well. According to her, she didn’t see any reason to keep fighting for a man she had lost.
The actress, who has featured in over 100 movies, said she was wrong to have thought the singer’s gesture to give her shoutout in his songs and tattooing her initials meant they would last forever.
Iyanya’s Reaction
On Monday, reacting to the now-viral revelation on Twitter, Iyanya quoted the actress’s tweet with a question on how she was revealing too much.
He wrote, “Isn’t this too much information? Is this also in the book?”
However, quoting his question, a fan replied with a post saying, “Your story is in Chapter 10, Dey Play.”
The reply suggested that the singer was not aware he was in the book at the time. He later shared a follow-up screenshot of the book’s chapters, starting with the one with his name.
In the post, which is also going viral, Iyanya only captioned it as “Omo,” a popular Nigerian slang that connotes being speechless.
Following his knowledge of what the actress wrote about him, the singer posted another tweet, saying, “So Yvonne Nelson said I cheated on her with Tonto Dike? Oh wow. I’ll respond to this later. I no go write a book,”
What is the truth?
Before the book was released, the “Kukere” crooner in April 2023 explained why his relationship crashed with the Ghanaian actress.
In the interview session, media personality Chude Jideonwo, the singer, said it was hard to date a celebrity, mainly because the idea of becoming a housewife scares most female celebrities.
“If you fall in love with a female celebrity, and you try to change her, she’s going to rebel. Because the first thing to her is ‘I’m the queen, I’m out there on stage’, now you want to turn her into a housewife?”
“There are so many times I’m going to put on my shows, my tours, and say to you, ‘You can’t be on tour with me because I’m trying to focus’, and you’re going to misunderstand all that. So it’s a whole lot of things.”
“What I’m trying to do now, honestly, is just to sort myself out before I can start bringing one girl again into my life. I’m just trying to make sure I’m okay.”
During the interview, the singer disclosed that he still kept in contact with the Ghanaian actress whom he dated some years back.
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He said, “She is an amazing person. We still talk when we have the chance. Because the relationship went by doesn’t mean. We talk once in a while.”
Several hours after, Yvonne shared excerpts from another chapter in the book wherein she accused Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie of impregnating and abandoning her.
Nigerian superstars Wizkid and Davido win at the NAACP Image Awards, celebrating their global impact on contemporary and international music
Nigerian music icons Wizkid and Davido have once again made history, securing prestigious wins at the NAACP Image Awards.
The annual awards, organised by the U.S.-based National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), celebrate excellence in film, television, theatre, music, and literature.
Wizkid, popularly known for his hit song *Morayo*, clinched the award for **Best Contemporary Duo or Group** for his single *Piece of My Heart*, featuring Brent Faiyaz.
The song, part of his record-breaking sixth album *Morayo*, set a new milestone by achieving the highest opening-day streams of any song on Spotify Nigeria.
Afrobeats superstar Davido was also recognised, winning **Best International Song** for his collaboration on Chris Brown’s *HMM*.
This marks his second NAACP win with Chris Brown, following their 2024 award for *Sensational*, which won **Best Contemporary Duo**.
The NAACP Image Awards honoured winners across 40 categories spanning Art and Motion Picture, Music, Podcasts, Books, Shortform, and Television.
Nigerian actress Omoni Oboli reveals she has never considered ending her marriage despite early struggles, offering advice to young couples
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has revealed that she has never considered leaving her husband, Nnamdi Oboli, despite challenges in their marriage.
The couple, who tied the knot on 28 October 2000, recently appeared on an episode of *Pulse Fun Facts*, where they took turns answering intimate questions in the spirit of Valentine’s Day.
During the conversation, Nnamdi asked his wife, *“Have you ever had an ‘I’m done’ moment in our relationship, and how did you handle it?”* Without hesitation, Omoni responded, *“No, I’ve never.”*
However, the 46-year-old actress admitted that she has sometimes questioned getting married at a young age. *“I’ve had moments where I was like, ‘Why did I get married so early?’ but never ‘I’m done.’ Ever,”* she shared.
The couple reminisced about their early years together, revealing that frequent arguments characterised the start of their marriage. *“When we first got married, we quarrelled every single day. We quarrelled a lot. We quarrelled so much,”* Omoni recalled.
She attributed these misunderstandings to their lack of courtship before marriage, saying, *“It’s because we didn’t date. That’s what people don’t realise. We didn’t date. So, that first month, we were really just getting to know each other well.”*
Nnamdi playfully added, *“You thought it was a scam anyway.”* To which Omoni, laughing, replied, *“I was like, ‘You scammed me.’”*
Reflecting on their journey, Nnamdi offered some advice to young couples. He emphasised that marriage requires effort and responsibility. *“Marriage is a responsibility. You don’t go into a marriage expecting it to happen to you. You are not the third party in your marriage.
You are the relationship. It’s between two people; you have to make it work,”* he advised.
Nigerian actress Abimbola Craig discusses her choice to stay single at 38, critiquing traditional marital roles and valuing self-aware partners.
Nigerian actress and film producer Abimbola Craig has shared her perspective on marriage, revealing why she has chosen to remain single at the age of 38.
In a candid interview with Chude Jideonwo, Craig described marriage as a “scam” and criticised traditional marital roles that often place disproportionate burdens on women.
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The Skinny Girl in Transit star said her views were shaped by lessons from her mother, who once remarked that the title “Mrs” stands for “Master’s in Residential Servicing.”
Craig reflected on the societal expectations placed on married women, which she finds problematic.
“All marriage is a scam. When I was small, my mum always told me marriage is an institution. She said when they call you ‘Mrs,’ it stands for ‘Master’s in Residential Servicing,’” Craig explained during the interview.
She clarified, however, that her decision to remain single is not a rejection of marriage but a choice rooted in her values.
“I am not married, not because I do not want to be married, but if you are a man who does not know who he is, you cannot be with me,” she emphasised, underscoring the importance of self-awareness and purpose in a partner.
Craig is widely recognised for her role as Tiwalade in the hit web series Skinny Girl in Transit. She has also achieved success as a film producer, co-producing the 2019 box office sensation Sugar Rush alongside Jade Osiberu.
In addition to her career milestones, Craig has spoken openly about personal challenges, including a near-death experience following brain surgery in 2014.
She recounted dealing with severe complications such as insomnia, nausea, and weight loss, which left her fearing for her life.
Craig’s insights on marriage and individuality continue to spark conversations, reflecting her commitment to authenticity and living life on her own terms.
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