Daily Times publisher, Fidelis Anosike, and his heartthrob, prominent Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, will exchange marital vows during a white wedding ceremony in England this weekend.
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Daily Times Boss, Fidelis Anosike, Set to Wed Heartthrob, Rita Dominic in UK
Friends and family will be present for the couple’s vow-exchange ceremony in a 900-year-old abbey England, which will follow their traditional wedding from April of this year.
Similar to her traditional wedding, it is expected that the white wedding will be star-studded, as on Rita’s bridal train are actors Michelle Dede and Kate Henshaw.
Recall that Rita Dominic refuted rumours that she and her husband had welcomed twins.
it was rumored that the Nollywood actress and her spouse, Fidelis Anosike, welcomed twins recently and many social media fans flocked to the actress’ social media profiles in response to the report to express their utter pleasure and to congratulate the pair.
Reacting to this development, Rita Dominic went on her official Twitter account to refute the claims.
In similar vein, recall that recently, the Nollywood actor had hinted that she prefers to keep her relationship private but not hidden.
According to her, an ideal relationship is one in which people know about the relationship but never get to know about their private lives
“In a relationship that’s private but not secret, people know we are together but don’t know anything about us.” There’s a difference between privacy and secrecy. And to me, that’s perfect.” The thespian posted on Instagram.
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Forbes Names Jay-Z As Greatest Rapper of All Time
Forbes has named American rapper, Sean Carter aka Jay-Z, as the greatest rapper of all time.
The publication recently released its 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time list, celebrating the best in the hip-hop world.
Jay-Z topped the list, followed by Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, J. Cole, and Tupac at numbers 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively.
Drake, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Nas, and Eminem complete the top 10.
Also on the list are Andre 300 (11), The Notorious B.I.G (12), Missy Elliott (13), Chuck D (14), A$AP Rocky (15), Lil’ Kim (16), Tyler, the Creator (17), Snoop Dogg (18), Ghostface Killah (19) and Common (20).
Popular names in hip-hop like 50 Cent, Ice Cube, Juice WRLD, Lauryn Hill, Dr. Dre, Queen Latifah, Busta Rhymes, Future, Childish Gambino, Bad Bunny, Pusha T, Cardi B and Young Thug, rank at number 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 40, 46, 48 and 49, respectively.
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Iconic Singer, Elton John Finally Goes Blind
The British music icon, Sir Elton John, has shared a heartbreaking revelation on the loss of his eyesight after battling a severe infection.
Elton John disclosed this during a recent public appearance at the charity gala performance of The Devil Wears Prada: “The Musical,” staged at the London Dominion Theatre on Sunday.
The 77-year-old, whose revelation stunned many at the gala performance, said he did not watch the show due to his failing eyesight.
He said: “As some of you may know, I have had issues, and now I have lost my sight.
“I have enjoyed listening to the performance, even though I haven’t been able to see it.”
Sir Elton John even gave his husband, David Furnish, who was present at the event, credit for supporting him through the hardship.
“To my husband, who has been my rock, because I haven’t been able to attend many of the previews because, as you know, I’ve lost my vision, so it’s difficult for me to see them, but I love to hear them.
“And tonight it sounded great! Alright! I appreciate you coming,” he added.
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Glo Commences Yuletide with Starlight Night in Banana Island
The highbrow Banana Island in Ikoyi, Lagos, was literally transformed on Saturday night as Globacom joined the community to mark the commencement of the Yuletide season.
The company sponsored the community’s Starlight Night organized by the Banana Island Property Owners and Residents Association Lagos (BIPORAL).
The 2024 Starlight Night, which was the fifth in the series, was an evening to usher in the Yuletide season with families and friends as well as “a day to reflect on how the year has been, and be thankful for where we are under a beautiful weather”.
Globacom, in a statement, expressed delight in sponsoring the celebration to spread the festive cheer as well as the lighting of a Christmas tree and street light boxes across key locations around Banana Island.
“Christmas is a time for unity, joy, and togetherness, and as a company, we believe in contributing to the communities where we operate. This is our way of giving back and spreading joy and hope to our fellow Nigerians, especially as we prepare to enter the new year”, the company disclosed.
The special event brought together local residents, friends, community leaders, and corporate partners, and witnessed electrifying performances by entertainment groups, Art Afrique and SPAN.
Starlight night ended with Christmas fireworks which lit up the sky with dazzling bursts of colour and sparkle, adding a vibrant and festive glow to the celebrations.
The event will culminate in the illumination of street light boxes which will be strategically placed throughout the island’s key streets.
Globacom’s sponsorship of the Starlight Night has added a touch of festive season to the Banana Island neighbourhood, reinforcing the company’s commitment to bringing joy to Nigerian communities during the festive season.