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The Nigerian Police have pardoned Nollywood budding actress Mercy Isoyip
Nigerian Police Forgives Nollywood Actress for National Anthem Mix-Up
In a heartwarming twist, the Nigerian Police have extended forgiveness to Mercy Isoyip, the rising Nollywood actress known as Descushiel, who accidentally fumbled the National Anthem at a recent police retreat in Imo State.
The big reveal came directly from the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who shared the news on the official Police X account this Monday.
Just a week ago, a viral video showed Ms. Isoyip, a talented Nollywood star with notable films like ‘His Kids,’ ‘Who Loves Me,’ ‘House Help,’ and ‘Unforgivable’ under her belt, struggling with the National Anthem during a recital at the ongoing conference and retreat for senior police officers in Imo State. To add a twist, she was wearing a police uniform during the performance, which led many to believe she was a policewoman.
The event was graced by dignitaries such as the Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam; Interpol’s president, Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi; Imo State Governor, Hope Uzo; and both the Inspector General of Police and the acting Inspector-General of Police, Acting IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun.
This mix-up sparked widespread criticism on social media, with many Nigerians expressing their disappointment in both the Nigerian Police Force and Ms. Isoyip for her National Anthem mishap.
However, Ms. Isoyip, who also goes by the name Descushiel when she’s in her rapper mode, quickly took to Instagram to post an apology video.
A week later, Mr. Egbetokun addressed the issue at the conclusion of the three-day police retreat in Owerri. He offered an understanding perspective, suggesting that stage fright may have overwhelmed the young actress, considering the prominent figures present at the event.
In his words, “A young lady was brought on stage to sing the national anthem, and towards the end, I think stage fright caught up with her, and she made a mistake, which became a whole lot of issue, especially on social media.
The lady made a public apology and made a video apologizing to the Nigerian Police Force, and I felt so sorry about the error on her part. I think to err is human, and the stage is quite massive, bringing such a young lady to sing the national anthem, especially with the array of dignitaries.”
In conclusion, the Inspector General pledged the police force’s continued support for young talents and their creative endeavors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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