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Nkechi Blessing apologises to TAMPAN after suspension

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Nkechi Blessing has publicly apologised to TAMPAN, expressing remorse for past criticisms and hoping to mend industry ties.

 

 

Nkechi Blessing, the suspended Nollywood actress, has issued a heartfelt public apology to the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners of Nigeria (TAMPAN).

This gesture comes three years after her suspension due to a highly publicised feud with actor Lege Maimi concerning the controversial case of Baba Ijesha, who faced allegations of child abuse.

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TAMPAN serves as the umbrella organisation for Yoruba actors and filmmakers in Nigeria. The actress’s apology marks a significant moment in her attempts to reconcile with the industry she once passionately critiqued.

The fallout from her online altercation with Maimi and her support for her colleague Iyabo Ojo during the Baba Ijesha controversy had drawn considerable backlash from several TAMPAN members, including notable figures like Yomi Fabiyi and Lege Maimi.

In a series of events that followed, veteran actor Jide Kosoko publicly discouraged directors from collaborating with Blessing and Ojo, prompting Blessing to respond mockingly to TAMPAN’s actions.

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However, during the 2024 Celebrities Entertainment Awards held in Canada, Nkechi Blessing took the stage to deliver her apology, visibly emotional as she addressed the audience.

In a viral video shared across social media platforms, she stated, “I am so sorry for all that I did. I’m begging from the bottom of my heart that I miss the industry. You all made me who I am today. I’m being celebrated all over the world because of you. Please, I’m sorry.”

Following her apology, Mr Latin, the president of TAMPAN, acknowledged her sentiments, bringing a sense of closure to the tumultuous situation. Actor Odunlade Adekola also praised Blessing for her willingness to make amends.

This incident comes in the wake of Baba Ijesha’s sentencing by Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Ikeja Special Offences Court in July 2022, after a lengthy trial lasting over a year.

As the industry continues to navigate the repercussions of this case, Blessing’s public apology serves as a reminder of the complex relationships within Nollywood and the importance of reconciliation in the entertainment community.

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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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