Late TB Joshua’s daughter, Promise bags Master’s degree with honors from Columbia University

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In a joyous celebration, the family of the renowned late Nigerian televangelist, Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, popularly known as TB Joshua, has received heartfelt congratulations as his daughter, Promise Joshua, successfully obtained a Master’s Degree from Columbia University in the United States. The news of her remarkable achievement was shared by famous magazine publisher and former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, on social media platforms, accompanied by photographs capturing the memorable graduation ceremony.

Congratulations pour in as TB Joshua’s daughter bags Master’s Degree in the US

JOY IN THE HOUSE OF PROPHET T.B JOSHUA.Photo Credit: @delemomoduovation Source: Instagram The esteemed institution of Columbia University, situated in the vibrant city of New York, awarded Promise Joshua a Master’s Degree in Public Administration (MPA), signifying her dedication and academic prowess. It is worth noting that she completed her final semester with an exceptional Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.08, a remarkable achievement that she is deeply grateful for.  

Congratulations pour in as TB Joshua’s daughter bags Master’s Degree in the US

JOY IN THE HOUSE OF PROPHET T.B JOSHUA.Photo Credit: @delemomoduovation Source: Instagram Dele Momodu, expressing his delight, took to Instagram to share the news of Promise Joshua’s remarkable academic feat. He wrote; “JOY IN THE HOUSE OF PROPHET T. B. JOSHUA… Massive congratulations to MS PROMISE JOSHUA, the affable daughter of PROPHET TEMITOPE BALOGUN JOSHUA, who graduated from Columbia University, in the City of New York, with a Master’s of Public Administration (MPA). She finished her final semester with a 4.08 GPA, which she’s really thankful for. Here are some of the grad pictures from the graduation day!” As news of Promise Joshua’s outstanding achievement of earning a Master’s Degree from Columbia University spreads, people from all walks of life have expressed their heartfelt congratulations and admiration for her accomplishment. See below;  

Kunle Afolayan beams with joy as he bags five awards at AMVCA

Kunle Afolayan beams with joy as he bags five impressive awards at the AMVCA.

Renowned Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, is beaming with joy after securing an impressive five awards at the recently concluded Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). Afolayan, known for his exceptional work in the movie “Citation,” took to his Instagram page to express his gratitude for the recognition and accolades he received.

In his heartfelt post, Afolayan expressed his gratitude and shared his excitement for the recognition he received. He wrote; “All thanks to Olodumare. 5 awards. Congratulations to the winning team. Thanks to @naijanetflix for the partnership to make the film and thanks to @africamagic for the recognition.” Afolayan extended his appreciation to his fans, acknowledging their unwavering support.

He referred to them as the “#kunlesfolayanfans and soldiers” and expressed his gratitude, saying, “Thanks to the #kunlesfolayanfans and soldiers out there.” The accomplished filmmaker also gave credit to his collaborators, specifically mentioning Netflix for their partnership in creating the award-winning film.

Kunle Afolayan beams with joy as he bags five impressive awards at the AMVCA.

He said; “Thanks to @naijanetflix for the partnership to make the film.” Furthermore, Afolayan expressed his gratitude to Africa Magic for recognizing his work and honoring him with the awards. He said, “Thanks to @africamagic for the recognition.” Afolayan also took the opportunity to thank his mother, well-wishers, and loved ones for their prayers and support.

Kunle Afolayan beams with joy as he bags five impressive awards at the AMVCA.

He acknowledged their role in his success, stating; “Thanks to Maami and all my well-wishers for the prayers and thanks to families and friends for the support.” To conclude his post, Afolayan revealed exciting news about his upcoming project, “Animal all: Rise of the Spectre,” stating, “On to the next one ‘Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre.”

Kunle Afolayan beams with joy as he bags five impressive awards at the AMVCA.

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Mercy Chinwo celebrates her husband as he bags an honorary doctorate degree

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Mercy chinwo and her husband

Nigerian gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo, is jubilant as she celebrates her husband, Pastor Blessed, on his recent achievement of receiving an honorary doctorate degree from Myles Leadership University. Mercy Chinwo took to her Instagram page to express her congratulations and joy for her husband’s accomplishment.

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In her Instagram post, Mercy Chinwo rejoiced, saying; “Congratulations to you my Gee. Aka Doctor Blessed Uzochikwa Aka Doctor SWEET.” She showered him with love and admiration, celebrating his newest milestone. Pastor Blessed, on his part, expressed his excitement and humility in receiving the honorary doctorate degree. He stated that the degree recognizes his passion and dedication to innovative leadership, transformational entrepreneurship, and philanthropy, particularly in the field of technology. Sharing his joy, Pastor Blessed shared; “Grace Grace Grace. Ph.D. in Technology Leadership & Innovation. I, DR. Blessed Uzochikwa, am thrilled and humbled to announce that I have received an honorary doctorate degree from Myles Leadership University, a 21st-century university committed to raising and empowering the next generation of change-makers and world leaders.”.

“This is extremely large”- Madam Saje emotional as she bags endorsement deal (video)

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Nollywood actress, Fausat Balogun, popularly known as Madam Saje, has secured a massive endorsement deal with a skincare company. The veteran actress shared the news on her Instagram page, expressing her gratitude to God for the opportunity. In the video, Madam Saje can be seen signing the deal with the skincare company, and she disclosed that the endorsement deal is an extremely large one.

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She further thanked her creator for the new opportunity. She wrote; “Ahliamdulilai Ahliamdulilai Ahliamdulilai Ahliamdulilai baba dada oseeeeee. You have done it again, just like you did last time and the time before that”. She also expressed excitement about becoming a part of the skincare company’s family, stating that her face will show and her skin will shine all thanks to them.

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Mama saje concluded her post with a shout-out to the skincare company, Honey Glow, and wished her fans, family, and friends a good morning while wishing them Jumaat Mubarak. Mama Saje colleagues in the entertainment industry have took to the comment section to congratulate her on her new endorsement deal. Reacting to her new feat, Nollywood actor, @Yinka Quadri wrote; “Congratulations my darling sister, happy for you,” @Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello, said; “Congratulations, Madam Saje.” Adeniyi Johnson also congratulated her, writing; “Congratulations ma’am, bigger and better deals in sha Allah.” Other actors, including Femi Adebayo, Iyabo Ojo, and Ayo Adesanya, among others, also congratulated her on the new feat. See below;

Asake bags Best African Artist at 2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, see full list

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At the 2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards held in Accra on May 6, the Nigerian superstar Asake was named the Best African Artist. Asake made the title after beating a strong lineup of Nigerian artists, including Burna Boy, Asake, Kizz Daniel, and Ayra Starr, as well as newcomers The Therapist and Cameroonian-American singer Libianca. Also, Nigerian hitmaker Mayorkun won the award for Best Collaboration for his contribution to Camidoh’s ‘Sugarcane’ remix, while Hip Hop star Black Sherif was awarded both Best Artist and Most Popular Song for his chart-topping hit ‘Kwaku The Hustler’. The event was organized to celebrate the achievements of Ghanaian artists and the music industry in the preceding year. 2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards See the full winners list below Artiste of the Year Black Sherif ————- winner Stonebwoy Sarkodie King Promise Camidoh Kidi Piesie Esther Joe Mettle Most Popular Song of the Year Camidoh – Sugarcane rmx ft King Promise & Mayokun Sarkodie – Country Side ft Black Sherif Black Sherif – Kweku the traveller ———– winner Lasmid – Friday Night Kelvyn Boy – Down flat Gyakie – Something Wendy Shay – Survivor Kidi – Blessed ft. Mavado Stonebwoy – Therapy Piesie Esther – Waye Me Yie Record of the Year King Promise – Yaa Asantewaa ft Frenna Adomaa – Beginning Again Perez Muzik – Hewale lala Stonebwoy – Therapy Sarkodie – Country Side ft Black Sherif Gyakie – Far away ———- Winner Best Gospel Song Celestine Donkor – Final Say Piesie Esther – Way3 Me Yie ——– Winner Diana Hamilton – My Meditation Joe Mettle – Kadosh Perez Muzik – Hewale Lala Bethel Revival Choir – Tegbe Tegbe (Edwin Dadson) Awura Abena – This Far MOG Music – Mala Best New Artiste Lasmid ———– winner Djay Malcom Nuna Jay Bhad Ewuraabena Dj Azonto Chief One Album of the Year Black Sherif – The Villain I Never Was Sarkodie – Jamz Gyakie – My Diary King Promise – 5 Star ———— winner Kwesi Authur – Son of Jacob Joe Mettle – The Kadosh Best Rap Performance Nominees Medikal – Scarface Strongman – Goated Amerado – Obiaa boa ———— winner Lyrical Joe – 5th August 6 Teephlow – 6feet International Collaboration of the Year Camidoh – – Sugarcane rmx ft King Promise & Mayokun ——— winner Kidi – Touch it ft Tyga King Promise – Ten Toes ft Omah Lay Kidi – Blessed ft Mavado MzVee – Dumebi ft Yemi Alade King Promise – Run to you ft Chance the Rapper & Vic Mensa Sarkodie – Better days ft Buju Collaboration of the Year FBS – Jo ft Mr Drew Sarkodie – Country Side ft Black Sherif ——— winner Epixode – Atiaa ft Kwabena Kwabena Amerado – Grace ft Lasmid DJ Breezy – Abonten ft Kwesi Authur, Mugeez, Stonebwoy, Black Sherif & Smallgod Bethel Revival Choir ft Edwin Dadson – Tegbe Tegbe Sarkodie – Labadi ft King Promise Best African Artiste Ayra Starr Libianca Burna Boy Asake —————- winner Kizz Daniel The Therapist Songwriter of the Year Nominees Piesie Esther – Waye Me Yie Black Sherif – Oh Paradise Perez Muzik – Hewale lala ——- winner Fameye – Thank You Diana Hamilton – My Meditation Ewurabena – This Far Best Highlife Artiste Kofi Kinaata —————— winner Akwaboa Kuami Eugene Abiana Best Hiplife/ Hiphop Artiste Black Sherif Sarkodie ————— winner Kwesi Authur Medikal Amerado Strongman Best Hip-Hop Song Black Sherif – Kweku the traveller ———– winner Amerado – Obiaa boa Sarkodie – Country side ft Black Sherif Malcom Nuna -Benzo Kwesi Authur – Drama Medikal – Scarface Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste Camidoh King Promise ——- winner Gyakie Kidi Wendy Shay Kelvyn Boy Best Reggae/ Dancehall Artiste Ras Kuuku Epixode Rocky Dawuni Stonebwoy ———– winner Samini Best Gospel Artiste Piesie Esther ————- winner Joe Mettle Perez Muzik Diana Hamilton Celestine Donkor MOG Music Best Female Vocal Performance Piesie Esther Niella ———– Winner Enuonyam Cina Soul Abiana Adomaa Best Male Vocal Performance Camidoh Kyei Mensah Perez Muzik ———– Winner Stonebwoy King Promise Best Music Video Black Sherif – Konogo Zongo ——- winner Stonebwoy – Therapy Piesie Esther – Waye me yie Stonebwoy – Gidigba Sarkodie – Labadi ft King Promise Kidi – Touch It remix ft Tyga Scott Evans – Best Side Kwabena Kwabena – Afraid to lose you Producer of the Year Mog Beatz ——— winner Atown Phantom Shadrach Yawson Guilty Beatz Kill Beatz Liquid Beatz Samnsey Audio Engineer of the Year Chopz – Yaa Asantewaa Qube – Beginning Again Perez Muzik – Hewale lala Supa Dups – Therapy Possigee – Country Side Altra Nova – Far Away ———– winner Best Reggae/Dancehall Song Konkara Jahvybz – A Go dey ft Kelvyn Boy Ras Kuuku – 33N1 Epixode – Atia ——————— winner Black Sherif – Don’t forget me Rocky Dawuni – Never Bow Down ft Blvk H3ro Maccasio – Eyes on You ft Stonebwoy Best Afropop Song Stonebwoy – Therapy ————- winner Wendy Shay – Survivor Black Sherif – Oil in my head Dopenation – Gboza King Promise – Ten toes ft Omah Lay Kuami Eugene – Take away Kidi – Blessed ft Movado Fameye – Thank you Best Afrobeats Song Camidoh – Sugarcane rmx ft King Promise & Mayokun ——— winner Gyakie – Something Kidi – Champagne Djay – Balance it King Promise – Ginger FBS – Jo ft King Promise Best Highlife Song Epixode – Atia ft Kwabena Kwabena AK Songstress – My Proposal Adina – Adi Dede Kwesi Authur – Adom Kelvyn Boy – Downflat ——— winner Kofi Kinaata – Have Mercy Best Hiplife Song Lasmid – Friday Night ——- Winner Medikal – Stubborn Academy Jay Bahd – Anadwo DJ Breezy – Abonten ft Kwesi Authur, Mugeez, Stonebwoy, Black Sherif & Smallgod Amerado – Grace ft Lasmid Kweku Flick – Ewiase

Davido showers Chioma with 4 customized designer bags, Richard Mille wristwatch for her 28th birthday

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Nigerian Afropop artist Davido has showered his wife, Chioma Adeleke with luxurious birthday gifts worth millions. Few days ago, Chioma Adeleke celebrated her 28th birthday; her husband, Davido took to his Instagram page to shower praises on her assuring her their bond is forever.  He also referred to Chioma as his “right-hand man” while emphasizing the validity of his love for her – forever. Davido and chioma Davido wrote, “Today I just want to celebrate my right hand! My go-to! Happy birthday, baby @thechefchi! God bless you. Your love is timeless. It’s a forever thing I ASSURE YOU!” In a new video that has gone viral, Davido showcased the expensive birthday present he got for his wife; 4 designer bags, a Richard Mille wristwatch for her 28th birthday and fans can’t get over the gifts.

 

Double celebration as Nancy Isime bags honorary doctorate degree and leadership award

Double celebration as Nancy Isime bags honorary doctorate degree and leadership award

Double celebration as Nancy Isime bags honorary doctorate degree and leadership award

Nigerian actress and media personality Nancy Isime, was recently conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by Prowess University Delaware, USA. She joyfully shared the news and photographs from the event on her Instagram page, expressing her gratitude for the recognition.

Nancy Isime

Nancy Isime’s elation was evident in her message of appreciation, where she thanked God and wished her fellow 2023 Doctorate Awardees continued success in their respective fields. She hopes for more accolades while striving to be an excellent role model for others. Taking to her IG, she wrote: “Yesterday, I was conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Arts and Philosophy by Prowress University Delaware, USA in conjunction with Leadtimes Africa Magazine. I was also awarded the Leadtime Africa Leadership prize for Quality Service Delivery and Professionalism. I’m beyond honored and grateful for this great consideration. To God be the glory!

Nancy Isime

“Congratulations to my fellow 2023 Doctorate Awardees, praying that God gives us the strength and wisdom to continually excel and be good examples in our respective fields/Careers. To many more recognition”.

Double celebration as Nancy Isime bags honorary doctorate degree and leadership award

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Laycon bags Master’s degree from UK University

Laycon bags Master’s degree from UK University

The winner of the fifth season of Big Brother Naija, Olamilekan Agbeleshe alias Laycon, completes his Master’s program at a UK university.

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On Saturday, April 22, he shared his latest feat on his social media accounts following the conclusion of his Master’s degree in the UK. The reality TV star celebrated his achievement while stating that he graduated from the University of Portsmouth with an MSc in International Relations. Using his success as an example, Laycon encouraged his followers to pursue their aspirations and never surrender, stating that he obtained his degree in just 18 months and is already anticipating his next project.

Laycon bags Master’s degree from UK University

“Follow your heart, follow your dreams. MA in the bag 💼 For the past 18 months, I’ve been chasing one of my dreams and I’m happy to say I have successfully completed my MA degree in International Relations from the University of Portsmouth. On to the next dream !!!. Now I can finally talk about weytin my eye see, school is fun ooo but Omo e no easy,” he wrote.

Olivia bags endorsement deal with Jennysglow

Olivia bags endorsement deal with Jennysglow

Big Brother Titans housemate, Olivia is ecstatic as she bags her second endorsement deal with famous skin care brand, Jennysglow.

Olivia

Olivia shared the news in excitement via her official Instagram page, as she joins the long list of BBNaija alumni who are already representing the brand. The caption reads: “Your skin is the first impression of you so take care of it… That’s why I am excited to be representing a skincare brand that I’ve actually been using for some time and can honestly testify that their products are wonderful! Its official, I’m team @jennysglownigeria They have all-natural products for all skin types and shades. Come on, Let’s glow together….send a DM to @jennysglownigeria for all inquires!” Watch video below;

Ini Edo emotional as ‘Shanty Town’ bags 10 award nominations

Ini Edo emotional as 'Shanty Town' bags 10 award nominations

Renowned Nollywood actress and producer, Ini Edo, experienced an emotional moment as Shanty Town movie bags 10 nominations at AMVCA.

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She expressed her happiness while noting that she expected a nomination, and never anticipated such a grand recognition. Ini Edo gave a shout-out to the entire cast and crew, acknowledging their support. Additionally, she expressed gratitude to the audience who helped spread the word about Shanty Town and referred to them as the real MVPs.
Check out the full list of 2023 AMVCA nominations. 2023 AMVCA: Ini Edo emotional as 'Shanty Town' bags 10 award nominations In her words; “Shanty Town!!
10 Nominations!!!
Phew!!
Did I see nominations coming?? Yes…
I just didn’t know it will come in such a grand style…
Shout out to the entire cast and crew of one of the biggest moves out from Africa… SHANTY TOWN…
God is indeed faithful…
I appreciated my Tribe…
My unshakable crew…
My amazingly supportive cast members.
My unwavering Audience who took the gospel of the Shanty far and near…
You all are the real MVPs… Now the time has come to bring home the Shanty Awards…
Every nominated individual put in so much work to make Shanty Town the great Series we all saw… So make Shanty Town the great Series we all saw… So please fan, help the tribe of Shanty Town bring these awards Home…
Thank you for your support always…
And to my Co-Executive producers… We did This!! Literally….. Thank you all”.