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You’re a liar! Angel Unigwe to sue Kanayo O Kanayo over ‘false’ contract breach accusation

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Angel Unigwe has refuted the claim by the veteran actor Kanayo O Kanayo that she breached their contract together.

 

On June 21, Kanayo alleged that the teen actress did not fulfil a contract she signed with him for a production she got hired for.

 

He also claimed Unigwe’s mum is known for breaching acting contracts by prematurely taking her daughter away from sets.

 

An irate Kanayo, in a monologue, threatened to disrupt any movie production involving the Unigwe as a result.

 

He cited a set where the teen actress was taken away at 9 pm when the set was contractually meant to close at midnight.

 

Kanayo said his decision to disrupt film productions involving Unigwe is to “save and protect” Nigeria’s film industry.

 

But in a statement, Juliet Kings, Unigwe’s manager, said Kanayo’s allegations of contract breach are “false and slanderous”.

 

The manager clarified that the actress left the set after performing her duty as her agreement with the filmmaker was for a 9 pm wrap-up.

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“First, we wish to state categorically and for the public record that, as professionals, we hold sacred the terms of any contract we enter into and we are fully committed to performing all lawful obligations required of us under such contracts and as such,” the manager said.

 

“We vehemently deny the false accusations and slanderous statements contained in Mr. Kanayo’s video. We want to assure the public that we have done no such thing and are deeply hurt by these unfounded allegations.

 

“Between the 17th of June 2024 and the 19th of June 2024, Miss Unigwe participated in a film project under clear and agreed terms, most important of all being a daily wrap time of 9 pm.

 

“Despite our concerns about the feasibility of filming 57 scenes in 3 days, we proceeded based on the assurances we received from [him] and his director Ndifreke Matthew that the three-day period would be sufficient for shooting.

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“[We agreed] that the talent’s shooting time of 12 hours starting from 9 am to 9 pm is acceptable to them. Moreso, there will be no extension considering her prior engagement.

 

“On the final day, despite the agreed terms regarding the wrap-up time of 9 pm, we accommodated an additional 45-50 minutes of filming beyond the agreed time out of the spirit of goodwill and understanding that had existed between us, Mr. Kanayo, and the film director.

 

“Upon completion of the shoot, we left the location without protest from the director or the production manager Cosmos Nwaihe, having performed our obligations.”

 

Kings said Kanayo’s claims amount to “cyberbullying” and “gender-based oppression” that have caused the actress “emotional distress”.

 

Stating that legal action has been taken, the manager called on security agencies to intervene in the matter and guarantee Unigwe’s safety.

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Davido to perform at UN general assembly event

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Davido, the Afrobeats star, is set to perform at an event hosted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Headquartered in New York, the UNGA is one of the six principal organs of the UN, serving as its main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ.

In a post via X on Tuesday, Davido announced he will be performing at one of the events at the UNGA tonight.

The Grammy-nominated artiste also urged his fans to anticipate his performance.

Touch down New York City for the @UN General Assembly. My first time attending should be interesting,” he wrote.

“Also performing tonight at one of the events ! Catch me if u can!”

Touch down New York City for the @UN General Assembly… My first time attending should be interesting  .. Also performing tonight at one of the events ! Catch me if u can! 

Davido’s announcement comes a few days after DJ Cuppy, the Nigerian disc jockey, made history at the UNGAShe hosted an opening session at the event.

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During her session, Cuppy emphasized the importance of engaging young people worldwide in meaningful conversations

She revealed her passion for quality education — the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4).

The disc jockey also highlighted her foundation’s efforts in funding education for underprivileged Africans.

After her keynote session, Cuppy also gave a musical performance at the event.

With strings of awards and honourary mentions, Davido has established himself as one of the leading names in the Nigerian music industry.

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UPDATED: How popular Islamic singer Rukayat Gawat died

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Popular Nigerian Islamic singer, Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso is dead.

Rukayat was well-known for her captivating voice and religious music that resonated with many in the Muslim community.

 

The news of her death was shared by popular Ilorin-based cleric Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah on his official Facebook page on Tuesday morning.

 

Her loss is deeply felt among her fans and the broader Islamic music scene – with the news of her death widely shared.

 

Meanwhile, a family member and a brother to the deceased, Jubril A Gawat has confirmed this sad news.

 

Jubril, who is a Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu quoted a Quran verse on his X account on Tuesday morning.

His post read, “Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.” Q 2 V 156

His post has garnered so much traction with followers and associates expressing their condolences.

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Meanwhile, a colleague of the deceased, Alhaja Misturah Aderounmu, popularly known as TeminiSuccess1 via her TikTok account posted on Monday afternoon a post about the vanity of life.

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Reactions from fans were uncertain as to what prompted her post not until this morning when the news of Gawat’s death went viral.

 

Her post captioned in a video of her being morose read, “In the spirit of hustling, may we not be brought home dead.”

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Rukayat Gawat is the daughter of popular broadcaster and Islamic presenter, Alhaji Rasaq Aremu Gawat who mysteriously disappeared with no details of his whereabouts known until now.

It would be recalled that some years ago, the whole nation was gripped with the terrible news that popular Islamic broadcaster, Aremu Gawat, was missing. The TV presenter was said to have left his office on July 6, 2012, and nothing has been heard from him since then.

In a 2019 interview, she said she would rather quit music rather than go secular.

Born in Lagos Island, the late artiste who hailed from Igbaja, Kwara State, is married to Alhaji Shakiri Oyefeso.

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BREAKING: Islamic singer Rukayat Gawat is dead

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Popular Nigerian Islamic singer, Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso has passed away.

She was well-known for her captivating voice and religious music that resonated with many in the Muslim community.

 

The news of her death was shared by popular Ilorin based cleric Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah his official Facebook page on Tuesday morning.

 

Further details surrounding her death have yet to be fully disclosed.

 

Her loss is deeply felt among her fans and the broader Islamic music scene – with the news of her death widely shared.

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