Entertainment roundup: Stories that made headlines for the week
From Hajia4Reall being sentenced to 12 months and one day in jail for romance scam to Davido and Chioma tying the knot, read a roundup of the most captivating storylines in entertainment this week
Below are stories that made headlines this week.
Hajia4Reall and her lawyers are ‘rejoicing’ 12 months one day jail term in romance scam case
Ghanaian social media sensation, Mona Faiz Montrage, better known as Hajia4Reall on Instagram has been sentenced to one year and one day in jail by a US Court in connection with a romance scam case.
According to Inner City Press, the prosecution sought a 37-month sentence for the accused, but the judge chose to be lenient. “I sentence Ms Montrage to one year and one day in prison, the extra day to allow “good time.”, the judge said.
Defense said: “We propose she be allowed to fly back to Ghana as soon as she is released, with no ICE detention.
Hajia4Real had earlier pleaded guilty to conspiracy to receive stolen money before US Magistrate Judge Sarah L. Cave for her role in laundering the proceeds of a series of romance scams.
She was extradited from the United Kingdom to the US last year for allegedly swindling over US$2 million from older, single American men and women in a twisted, lonely hearts scam.
Davido, Chioma wed in lavish Ceremony
Afrobeat star Davido has wed his long-time heartthrob, Chioma Rowland, in a lavish event attended by the crème de la crème of the entertainment industry and other top dignitaries.
The event, held on Tuesday at Harbour Point in the Victoria Island area of Lagos State, marked the culmination of years of friendship and, as expected, generated buzz on social media.
Tuesday’s ceremony came about two weeks after Davido confirmed his wedding to the chef. On Sunday, the 30 BG boss posted their pre-wedding photos to set the tone for one of the most anticipated events in the nation’s entertainment circle, tagging it #Chivido2024.
Davido and Chioma marriage won’t last more than seven years, says counsellor Lutterodt
Ghanaian relationship counsellor and media personality George Lutterodt has shared his thoughts on the extravagant wedding between Davido and his girlfriend, Chioma.
Davido and his longtime partner, Chioma Rowland, celebrated their union with a lavish ceremony in Lagos on 25 June 2024.
In an interview with Accra-based Peace FM, he predicted that Davido and Chioma’s marriage might not last more than seven years.
National Film Authority awards €90,000 grants to three film projects
As part of providing financial support to film makers in Ghana, the National Film Authority, has lent a hand to some three film production companies.
This is aimed at encouraging collaboration, presented the financial aid to people who have come together to co-produces film projects.
The initiative championed by the National Film Authority is in collaboration with the French Embassy, Creation Africa and Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF).
This announcement was made at the office of the National Film Authority at the Accra Tourist Information Centre in Accra on 25 June 2024.
Late Nollywood legend Mr Ibu laid to rest
The final burial rites of the late Veteran Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu is happening at his hometown, Amuri in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Mr. Ibu is being laid to rest today, 28 June. A viral video circulating on social media shows pallbearers carrying his casket to the cemetery for burial.
Family mourners and members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) attended the funeral. His burial ceremony will be wrapped up on Sunday, June30 with a church thanksgiving for family members, friends and sympathisers.
Lil Win releases song on 25 May fatal accident in Kumasi
Ghanaian actor, Kwadwo Nkansah popularly known as Lil Win has released a song with Kweku Flick and King Paluta about the 25 May fatal accident which occurred in Kumasi.
The accident happened at Amakom near the Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) and led to the death of a 3-year-old boy.
The 3-year-old boy, Nana Yaw, was in a vehicle with his father when they were hit by Lil Win’s car. Some eyewitnesses said Lil Win was speeding in the congested area of Amakom.
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