‘I was bus conductor for 8 years’ in Lagos – Famous Nollywod Actor recalls

Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta has stated that he once worked as a bus conductor for eight years.

Ibrahim made the revelation while speaking about the challenges he faced before fame.

The actor, in an interview with actress Biola Bayo on the ‘Talk to B Podcast,’ also narrated how he lived in a single room with nine people in Lagos State.

He further explained that he worked as a bus conductor for eight years, navigating to make ends meet.

“I lived in a single room with nine other people and it was difficult. I will walk from Agege to Ikeja back then. I became a bus conductor for eight years. Working from Iyana Oba, Oshodi, Eko. I have worked so hard in life. May God crown my effort,” he said.

They want to cancel my show in Nigeria after my comment against the Country – Davido

Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has hinted that his highly anticipated December show in Nigeria could be canceled due to the controversy sparked by his recent comments about the country’s economy.

The singer made waves after appearing on the American podcast ‘Big Homies House’, where he advised Americans against moving to Africa, particularly Nigeria.

He described the country’s economy as being in “shambles,” a remark that quickly drew significant backlash from Nigerians both at home and abroad.

Prominent figures such as Joe Igbokwe and Reno Omokri were quick to criticize Davido, accusing him of damaging Nigeria’s global reputation.

In response to the backlash, Davido defended his comments, asserting that entertainers serve as the true ambassadors of the nation.

He took to his X account, stating, “Y’all mad ‘cause we the real ambassadors!”

However, the fallout didn’t end there.

In a new twist, Davido revealed that the controversy has escalated to threats of canceling his much-anticipated Lagos performance, leaving the future of his December show uncertain.

In a tweet on Tuesday, November 26, he wrote: “Dem say dem go cancel my show cus of my interview … loooool I don’t have to perform in Nigeria.”

My people abandoned me when I needed them” Popular Actress slams home State Gov’t for lack of support during health crisis

Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu has expressed her disappointment with the Abia State government, recounting how she felt abandoned during her battle with a kidney-related illness.

In a recent interview with Nollywood on Radio, the 61-year-old actress revealed that she received little to no support from her home state during her health crisis.

As a result of this lack of assistance, Nwosu has vowed to no longer offer her services to the state without compensation.

Her comments reflect a deep sense of frustration and anger over the perceived neglect from the government during a time when she needed help the most.

she said: “I have personally decided that there is nothing my Abia State will call me for, that I would go for free.

“They would pay through their nose for me to go. I’m from Arochukwu, a local government area in the state.

Nwosu mentioned that a fan linked her to the Lagos State government and that fame was her saving grace.

“It was the fame I had through the roles I played in a series that helped me when I needed help.

“Because the person who reached out to the Lagos state government to save my life did that because she loves me as her favorite actor.”