As we look ahead to the coming week we can expect more surprises in the twists and turns in the world of entertainment.
Below are the stories that made headlines this week:
Davido visited only to have sex with me – Sophia Momodu tells court
According to Nigeria’s Daily Post, Momodu told the court on Friday that the applicant was not fit to be granted custody of their daughter because he is always unavailable and does not possess the ability to dutifully care for her.
She stated this in a counter-affidavit she filed in opposition to Davido’s suit seeking custody.
According to her, while their relationship lasted, Davido never showed true commitment or love towards their daughter.
“Whenever I refused to be his sex slave, he would stop caring for his daughter and abandon her and use the fact of our daughter’s sadness due to his absence to force me to accede to his unwholesome demands.
“I have never stopped the applicant or his family members from coming to visit his daughter, calling or reconnecting with our daughter,” she stated.
The respondent again stated that contrary to Davido’s claim, he has not been faithful in paying their daughter’s school fees, having defaulted in 2021 and 2022, with the school writing to her in January 2023, over unpaid tuition.
“The school wrote via email notifying me that our daughter will not be allowed entry into the school unless all outstanding fees from 2021 to 2023 were paid off,” she said.
Momodu told the court that it was Davido’s father who intervened and paid the school fees.
She stated that contrary to Davido’s claim, she has been the one paying the rent of the apartment where she lives with her daughter, adding that Davido did not buy any house for them.
Momodu said she has been providing the best care for her daughter, despite her father’s negligence and will continue to do so as a loving mother.
The respondent was represented at Friday’s proceedings before Justice A. J. Bashua, by a legal team led by Chief Anthony Idigbe, SAN, of Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors.
I didn’t apply for GWR cookathon, forgive me, says Chef Smith
Ghanaian Chef, Ebenezer Smith has clarified that he did not apply for the Guiness World Records longest cooking marathon by an individual.
Chef Smith was on Tuesday arrested and detained at the La police station for allegedly defrauding one of the sponsors, Amadia Shopping Mall, of his cooking marathon of about GHC350,000.
The Guinnes World Records has since refuted claims suggesting that Chef Ebenezer Smith is the new record holder for longest cooking marathon by an individual.
Speaking in an interview with Accra-based Ghone TV, Chef Smith apologized to Ghanaians for claiming that he is the new GWR record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.
“I didn not apply, cooking is my passion,” he said.
“I apologise to the world, I dont deserve to live, I just wanted to earn something, and it turned out this way, Iam sorry and I beg the entire nation,” Chef Smith added.
Chef Smith not new record holder for longest cooking marathon, says GWR
The Guinnes World Records has refuted claims suggesting that Ghana’s Chef Ebenezer Smith is the new record holder for longest cooking marathon by an individual.
This is in reference to an official enquiry to GWR by Asaase Radio after Chef Smith held a news conference in Accra on Tuesday (2 July) to announce that he is the new record holder.
“No, it is not true. It is not our certificate and he does not have Guinness World Record title… The one who holds the record now is Alan Fisher. So, he has 119 hours 57 minutes and 16 secs,” Madalyn Bielfeld PR manager of Guinness World Records told Asaase Radio.
Journey
Chef Ebenezer Smith began his cook-a-thon on 1 February with the aim of surpassing the current record.
He embarked on this culinary journey to break records, showcase his culinary prowess, and inspire food enthusiasts globally.
Chef Smith’s cook-a-thon commenced with an ambitious goal on 1 February to create an immersive culinary experience that would challenge his limits and captivate audiences worldwide.
Throughout this remarkable challenge, several celebrities, including Nana Ama McBrown, Clemento Suarez, Kwaku Manu, SDK, and OB Amponsah made appearances at the Amadia Shopping Centre in Spintex to express their support for the chef’s incredible feat.
Leaked intimate video: Serwaa Amihere did no wrong, says EIB
The committee established by the Excellence in Broadcasting (EIB) Network to investigate the leaked intimate video of one of its presenters, Serwaa Amihere has said she did not misconduct herself.
The leaked video shows the popular media personality in bed with a man, identified as Henry Fitz.
A statement issued by EIB on Friday (5 July) said ” At the end of a thorough and impartial investigation, the committee found no form of misconduct or breaches on the part of Serwaa Amihere in the circulation of the said video.”
“Criminal proceedings initiated by the State against those believed to have unlawfully published the video are ongoing. We remain committed to cooperating with authorities to ensure that justice is served, ” the statement added.
Shatta Bandle begs EFCC after spraying naira at event in Nigeria
Ghanaian socialite, Shatta Bandle seemed to have run into problems with EFCC over his public display of the naira currency during his stay in Nigeria.
Shatta Bandle who was present at the funeral of Nollywood actor John Okafor, also known as Mr. Ibu was seen at another event having fun.
A viral video showing the small-sized star showering Naira at an event drew the attention of authorities.
The Ghanaian celebrity has however issued an apology in a video to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the people of Nigeria for misusing the Naira; a similar behavior resulted in the imprisonment of crossdresser Bobrisky.
Shatta Bandle, who is now back in Ghana, explained the reason for his actions, saying that he began by spraying cash but started by spraying dollars but switched to Naira when he ran out of the US currency, leading to the violation of Nigerian law.
He also spoke about his respect for the EFCC and Nigerian laws while describing Nigeria as his second home.
Annette Addo-Yobo crowned Miss Texas 2024, first Ghanaian to win title
Annette Addo-Yobo of North Texas has been crowned Miss Texas 2024.
The Miss Texas beauty pageant commenced Saturday night at the Charles W Eisemann Centre for Performing Arts in Richardson.
Over the weekend, Annette Addo-Yobo became the first immigrant-born and the first Ghanaian to win the title of Miss Texas.
Addo-Yobo was born in Ghana but was raised in Canada and the United States. She studied at the University of Texas at Dallas and in 2020 earned her Bachelor’s degree in psychology.
In an Instagram post, Addo-Yobo says she is “humbled, honoured and grateful” to be the 87th Miss Texas and hopes to “continue making history with the Texas community and the Miss Texas class”.
By winning the Miss Texas 2024 competition, Addo-Yobo will receive US$20,000 in scholarship money and will represent Texas in the Miss America contest.
