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My parents once flogged me for coming last in class – Toke Makinwa

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Nollywood actress and media personality Toke Makinwa has shared a moment from her past, reflecting on her mother’s strong influence on her journey.

The entrepreneur, while launching her fragrance line on Tuesday, credited her mother for helping her become who she is today as she rained praises on her.

According to Toke, she was always at the bottom of her class, and she once got the beaten of her life when she tried playing smart by altering her report sheet.

She stated that whenever she was feeling ashamed and down, her mother was the only one who believed in her and would wake her up in the night, begging her to read.

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Now, her story has changed as she has gone from being at the bottom of the class to launching her own business.

“Another incident that shaped my life, I was always at the bottom of my class. There was this time we were like 52 in the class, and I came 52, and a part of me thought I was smart, and I cleaned the 5 and left the 2. I was going home to show my parents that finally, after being bottom of the class, I came second, and when they looked at the report card, they flogged me.

“She didn’t spare my behind because she was frustrated. I remember when I was feeling ashamed and down, this was the same woman who believed in me and would wake me in the night, telling me to read. Mummy, I know I came last in class, but today, Mummy, I launched a perfume line”.

Her mother, who was present, almost broke down in tears as she expresses pride in her daughter.

She appreciated God that her efforts weren’t in vain over her daughter as she credited everything to God. “I thank God my efforts were not in vain; it’s the Lord’s doing”.

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Onyeka advises Wanni to reevaluate commitment to Shaun on Big Brother Naija

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Onyeka from Big Brother Naija has advised Wanni to reconsider her commitment to Shaun, suggesting she should let him earn her affection.

 

Onyeka, a housemate from Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard,’ has offered relationship advice to her colleague Wanni regarding her involvement with Shaun.

Onyeka believes that Wanni is dedicating too much to Shaun and should reconsider her approach. She advised Wanni to let Shaun earn her commitment rather than giving it away too easily.

Onyeka remarked, “Even if you are sweet, men don’t understand that language. You have to let the man [Shaun] earn it.

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If you [Wanni] do all that sh*t for him, he will never see you as the prize. He will see himself as the prize.” Wanni has accepted the advice, but it remains uncertain whether she will act on it.

Onyeka also shared that Shaun had previously approached her for a romantic relationship, which she declined. She alleged that Shaun had promised to leave Wanni and return to her later.

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Kanayo O. Kanayo says men are “endangered species”

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Nollywood veteran, Kanayo O. Kanayo, described men as “endangered species,” criticising wealthy men for financially favouring female actors over their male counterparts.

 

Nollywood legend Kanayo O. Kanayo has sparked discussions after describing men as “endangered species” in a recent episode of ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast, co-hosted by Husband Material and Deity Cole.

The actor expressed concern over how wealthy Nigerian men lavish money on female actors, which he believes creates an unfair dynamic.

Kanayo argued that such generous financial support for female actors makes male actors seem as though they are not working hard.

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He pointed out that while women in the industry often receive millions for personal projects, male actors are left struggling.

Kanayo also noted that men, unlike women, are more likely to seek financial assistance for medical emergencies, further highlighting the gender imbalance in support within the industry.

He called for attention to this issue, emphasising that men are increasingly disadvantaged.

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Angelina Jolie Reveals Why She Stopped Singing

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Angelina Jolie revealed she stopped singing due to her ex-boyfriend’s harsh criticism, which affected her confidence and belief in her abilities.

 

Famous American actress Angelina Jolie recently opened up about why she stopped singing.

In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Jolie shared that her ex-boyfriend’s harsh criticism of her singing led her to stop altogether.

Despite attending theatre school, where she received training, Jolie said the negative feedback from her partner deeply affected her confidence and mental state.

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She internalised his opinion, assuming she couldn’t sing, even though she had prior experience. Jolie expressed that the criticism had a lasting impact on her, and she adapted to his negative perception of her abilities.

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