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Mustapha Bakare Opens Up on Debt, Survival

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Mustapha Bakare opens up about falling into debt after his marketer’s death and how pastor Agbala Gabriel helped him rebuild his life and career

Mustapha Bakare opens up about one of the most difficult periods of his acting career, recalling how tragedy, debt, and despair nearly ended his journey in Nollywood.

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In a recent interview, the 68-year-old veteran, popularly known as Baba Otolo, revealed that he was plunged into financial turmoil after the sudden death of his movie marketer.

Bakare explained that he had taken a ₦4 million loan from the then Oceanic Bank to finance his film, Ise Oru. Just weeks after the movie’s release, his marketer, Lady Prince, unexpectedly passed away.

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“I’ve worked with many marketers, but there’s one I really love and respect, her name is Lady Prince,” he said. “After releasing my movie, within two months, the marketer slumped and died.”

Left without anyone to handle the film’s sales or returns, the actor said the debt quickly became overwhelming. “The bank started asking for their money, which I didn’t have,” he recalled. “When the pressure became too much, I relocated to Oshogbo, Osun State.”

During his lowest point, Bakare met clergyman Agbala Gabriel, who offered timely support. “He helped me refund a huge part of the money to the bank,” the actor said, describing the gesture as a lifeline that restored his hope.

Bakare, whose career began in the 1990s, rose to fame through stage plays before transitioning to film and television. His breakthrough came in the hit TV series Tinsel (2008–2012), after which he featured in productions such as Isoken (2017), Merry Men 2 (2019), BushBaby (2025), and The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos (2024).

Despite his struggles, the seasoned actor remains grateful for his journey and determined to keep inspiring younger talents. “Life will test you,” he said, “but every fall is a chance to rise stronger.”

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Bakare’s revelation offers a rare glimpse into the unseen battles of Nollywood veterans, reminding many that behind the glamour of the screen often lies a story of resilience, loss, and redemption.

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Lizzy Anjorin Questions Court Order Over Priscilla Ojo’s Son

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Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.

Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.

The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.

“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.

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Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.

Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.

The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.

The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.

An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.

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Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.

Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.

The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.

The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.

In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.

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BBNaija Kess Says Big Brother Makes Life Harder

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Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.

“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.

The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.

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Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.

His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.

Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.

However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.

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Damilola Oni Suffers Backlash at Mama Deola Movie Premiere

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Nigerian actress Damilola Oni has come under heavy fire across social media over her controversial outfit at the star-studded Mama Deola movie premiere (more…)

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