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  • Tonto Dikeh shares testimony of quitting smoking after 27 years, says the turning point came through faith

    Tonto Dikeh shares testimony of quitting smoking after 27 years, says the turning point came through faith

    Photo/Video credit: DCLImagery (YouTube)

    According to Punch, actress Tonto Dikeh narrated a personal testimony at Streams of Joy International Church, saying she quit smoking after a 27-year habit that began in her teens.

    The account was shared widely online as clips of the service circulated, with commenters debating addiction, healing, and the role of community support.

    Dikeh framed the story as a new chapter, urging people who are struggling privately to seek help and stay accountable.

    • Vanguard (website): “Nollywood star Tonto Dikeh has recounted… a personal breakthrough from years of smoking…”
    • TheCable Lifestyle (website): “Speaking during a recent Sunday service… Dikeh framed her story… as an act of thanksgiving.”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Celebrity testimonies can be polarizing, but they also open up real conversations about addiction, relapse risk, and where to find support. What matters next is follow-through—watch for whether Dikeh partners with credible wellness/mental-health or stop-smoking initiatives, and whether the discussion shifts from ‘viral moment’ to practical resources for the public.

    Source: Punch — 2025-12-15 — https://punchng.com/i-smoked-for-27-years-started-at-13-tonto-dikeh/

    2025-12-15

  • These Nigerian Celebrities Look So Much Like Their Mums, It’s Almost Unreal

    These Nigerian Celebrities Look So Much Like Their Mums, It’s Almost Unreal

    Photo Credit: screenshot @nbgafrica Photos via Instagram celebrity-mum lookalike reel

    A fun new viral post has social media users seeing double after a Nigerian pop-culture page shared side-by-side photos of celebrities and their mothers who look strikingly alike.

    The reel features a mix of movie stars and music talents posing next to their mums at different stages of life. In some cases the resemblance is so strong that fans joked the mothers look like “older twins” of their famous children, with the same facial structure, smile and even signature poses.

    Commenters quickly turned the reel into a mini family appreciation thread, tagging their own parents and sharing throwback photos. Others used the opportunity to salute the “original fine girls and fine boys” behind their favourite celebrities, proving once again that Nigerians will always find a way to mix gist with wholesome content.

    Watch on Instagram: Nigerian celebrities, celebrity mums, family resemblance, viral reel, Instagram

    Source: @nbgafrica/ Instagram reel compilation showcasing Nigerian celebrities and their lookalike mums.

  • 2Baba’s Cryptic ‘Help Me’ Post Sparks Concern Before Singer Clears the Air

    2Baba’s Cryptic ‘Help Me’ Post Sparks Concern Before Singer Clears the Air

    Photo Credit: Thumbnail via YouTube recap of 2Baba ‘HELP ME’ saga

    Legendary Nigerian singer 2Baba briefly worried fans this week after a cryptic “HELP ME” message appeared on his Instagram page before being deleted minutes later.

    The post, which contained only the short plea and no caption, was quickly screenshotted and circulated across X, Instagram blogs and WhatsApp groups. Many long-time supporters expressed concern, urging people not to make jokes about the message and instead to check on the artiste’s well-being.

    Watch: BREAKING 2Baba Says ‘HELP ME’ Then Deletes Post! Teni, Nasboi & Fans Refuse To Back Down 2025

    Shortly afterwards, 2Baba moved to calm the situation, explaining in follow-up posts and comments that people should relax and that everything was under control. Fellow entertainers like Teni and comedian Nasboi also weighed in online, asking fans to be kind and avoid overreacting to moments they may not fully understand.

    The incident has since evolved into a broader conversation about how quickly social media can amplify worry around public figures, and why conversations about mental health and support for entertainers should be handled with care.

    Source: Online commentary and recap videos discussing 2Baba’s brief “HELP ME” post and the reactions that followed.

  • Mercy Johnson’s Sweet Christmas Video With Husband Trends Amid Online Buzz

    Mercy Johnson’s Sweet Christmas Video With Husband Trends Amid Online Buzz

    Photo Credit: Photo via Legit.ng, Instagram/ @mercyjohnsonokojie

    Nollywood star Mercy Johnson-Okojie has once again melted hearts online after sharing a playful Christmas-themed video with her husband, Prince Odianosen Okojie.

    In the clip, the actress is seen hyping and teasing her husband as they pose and dance in a cosy setting, clearly in a festive mood ahead of the holidays. Fans flooded the comment section with laughing emojis, heart reactions and prayers for their home, praising the couple’s chemistry years into their marriage.

    Watch on Instagram:Mercy Johnson

    The video, however, also went viral on X at the same time as fresh online chatter about the family, with some users trying to drag the couple into controversy. Supporters quickly pushed back, insisting that Mercy’s focus on joy and family time was what mattered most and urging people not to ruin a wholesome moment with gossip.

    Source: Instagram/@mercyjohnsonokojie, Legit.ng – report on Mercy Johnson’s trending Christmas video with her husband.

  • Funke Akindele and Iyabo Ojo Fly Out Together for UK Premiere of Behind The Scenes

    Funke Akindele and Iyabo Ojo Fly Out Together for UK Premiere of Behind The Scenes

    Photo Credit: Video via Instagram @funkejenifaakindele / @iyaboojofespris (screenshot)

    A light-hearted travel video of Nollywood heavyweights Funke Akindele and Iyabo Ojo has delighted fans as the duo jetted off to the United Kingdom for the international premiere of Funke’s new movie Behind The Scenes.

    The clip, posted on Instagram, shows the actresses laughing, chatting and filming each other as they head to the airport and board their flight. For many fans, the cheerful energy between the two women was just as exciting as the film itself, especially given how often Nollywood friendships and feuds become talking points online.

    Comment sections quickly filled with fans celebrating the support among the actresses and hyping the movie’s UK cinema run. Others joked that the UK was not ready for the duo’s combined “wahala” on premiere night, turning the travel vlog into instant Detty December content.

    Source: Instagram/ Instagram @funkejenifaakindele / @iyaboojofespris, reel highlighting Funke Akindele and Iyabo Ojo’s trip to the UK for the Behind The Scenes premiere.

  • Davido Shows His Islamic Side in Viral Video Ahead of Saudi Shows

    Davido Shows His Islamic Side in Viral Video Ahead of Saudi Shows

    Photo Credit: Photo via Legit.ng / @davido

    A new behind-the-scenes clip of Afrobeats star Davido has warmed hearts online after he was seen fluently using Arabic phrases while preparing for shows in Saudi Arabia.

    In the video, shared by his team and picked up by entertainment blogs, Davido is heard greeting and responding in Arabic as he interacts with members of his Saudi entourage. Many fans were reminded that the singer comes from a family with deep Islamic roots, despite often being more publicly associated with a Christian upbringing and Western lifestyle.

    The clip quickly trended on X and Instagram, with Saudi and Nigerian fans alike praising him for connecting culturally with his hosts. Some users joked that he was “tapping into his roots” for a successful Detty December run in the Kingdom, while others said the moment showed the soft power of Nigerian pop culture abroad.

    Source: Instagram/@davido, Legit.ng – report on Davido’s viral Arabic-speaking clip ahead of his Saudi Arabia performances.

  • Tems Shuts Down Dave Dating Buzz, Declares I’m Always a Lover Girl

    Tems Shuts Down Dave Dating Buzz, Declares I’m Always a Lover Girl

    Photo Credit: Photos via Pulse Nigeria /Maya Dehlin Spach/WireImage/Getty Images

    Grammy-winning singer Tems is once again trending – this time not for a viral outfit, but for a rare deep-dive into her love life and boundaries. In a new interview with Cee Valentina for Complex UK, the Nigerian star reflected on her style, her whirlwind 2025 and the persistent rumours linking her romantically to UK rapper Dave.

    Tems, who has largely kept her private life off social media, was asked whether she is currently in her “lover girl era.” Her answer? She said she has always been a lover at heart. “I’m always going to be a lover girl,” she told the interviewer, adding that she still believes in love but is now much more grounded and focused on self-acceptance and self-respect.

    She linked that mindset to her latest project, Love Is A Kingdom, saying she wanted fans to see the different shades of love she has experienced – including self-love. Tems also laid out her relationship red flags clearly: anyone who is not genuinely curious about you or trying to be your friend is, in her words, a red flag, period.

    On the much-hyped Dave rumours, Tems’ comments indirectly poured cold water on the social-media shipping. Fans have been dissecting lyrics and viral clips since their collaboration “Raindance” and a joint appearance at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, but her emphasis on being happily grounded and focused on herself suggests there is no public relationship to confirm – at least for now. For the moment, the only love story she is prepared to showcase loudly is the one she is having with herself.

    Source: Pulse Nigeria – feature on Tems amid Dave dating rumours.

  • Burna Boy’s Orlando Show Cancellation Sparks Health Concerns Online

    Burna Boy’s Orlando Show Cancellation Sparks Health Concerns Online

    Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has once again become the centre of social media conversation after a video of him receiving medical treatment surfaced online. Fans shared the clip across Instagram and X, claiming he has been unwell for a while even as he tried to keep up with his United States tour dates.

    The viral video shows the Grammy award winner lying down while hooked up for treatment. Comment sections quickly filled with prayers and well wishes, while others questioned whether his team should have forced a longer break much earlier in the tour.

    Online, the discussion has shifted from show refunds to the intense pressure that comes with global touring. Some fans are urging the singer to prioritise his health over December performances, while others insist they would rather wait for a fully healthy Burna Boy than see him pushing through illness on stage.

    As at the time of this report, there has been no detailed statement beyond confirmation that the Orlando concert was cancelled, but the video has intensified calls for the African Giant to slow down and reset.

  • Alex Ekubo’s Surprise Party Sighting Ends Months-Long Social Media Silence

    Alex Ekubo’s Surprise Party Sighting Ends Months-Long Social Media Silence

    Fans of Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo are breathing easier after colleague IK Ogbonna shared a rare video of him at a party, months after Ekubo quietly disappeared from social media.

    In the short clip, Ogbonna records himself at an event before turning the camera to reveal Alex sitting beside him. The actor smiles when he realises he is on camera and the playful moment quickly went viral, with fans expressing relief and excitement in the comments.

    Alex had stepped away from online platforms without any detailed explanation, which led to constant questions from his followers. His surprise appearance has now been taken as a reassuring hint that he is fine and living low key away from social media pressure.

    Under the reposted video, users dropped messages such as “We missed you, chief” and “King is back, even if it is soft launch.” Many are now calling on the actor to return fully to Instagram and reclaim his spot on Nollywood’s playful side of the internet.