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Nigerian singer Banky W survives fourth cancer surgery

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1 month ago

May 25, 2024

Nigerian singer and politician, Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, says he remains grateful to God after he successfully underwent and survived a fourth surgery for skin cancer.

The singer who is now a pastor, who made this known via his Instagram page, said he decided to share the testimony online to encourage others who are passing through tough challenges in life.

“Final Score Christ 4 Cancer Tumors 0,” he wrote with a video of the surgery process to go with the post.

“Sometimes, your faith in God will not prevent the storms from coming… but it will carry you through them. Faith won’t always stop you from hurting, but it will help you heal, and it will help you deal.

“God never said the weapons wouldn’t form, He promised that they wouldn’t prosper. He never said the enemy wouldn’t come… He promised that when the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of God would raise a standard against him.

“Posting this testimony to encourage anyone out there who is going through a challenge. It might seem bigger than you, but greater is He that is in you than anything you will face in this world.”

In another thread, Banky W appreciated his wife, family, friends, pastors, and doctors for their “love, prayers, and support”.

“We have the victory yet again. Now and forever, in Jesus’ name,” going on to reveal that he treated a rare strain of skin cancer which resurfaced after it first appeared 10 years earlier before the disease escalated and spread to other parts of his body requiring surgeries at different stages.

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BBNaija Season 9 gets July kickoff date

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4 hours ago

July 2, 2024

Isaac Dachen

Organisers of the Brother Naija (BBN) have announced that the Season 9 of the reality TV show will kickstart in July 2024.

In the announcement which was made in a post shared on its official X account, the organisers dropped a teaser on the theme of the edition in a creative photo.

The post was accompanied by a caption that reads, “What’s better than One? Mark your calendars!”

The announcement comes one month after it was announced that streaming of the reunion for the 2023 edition, tagged “Big Brother All-Stars”, would commence on June 24, 2024.

In the post, a creative photo of the upcoming season, accompanied by the caption, “One Sunday in July. Get ready.”

The show organiser had, in March, revealed that unlike previous editions, the season will require participants to apply in pairs dubbed, “2 To Tango.”

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Tems, Tyla bag 2024 BET Awards

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1 day ago

July 1, 2024

Isaac Dachen

Nigerian and South African female singers, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, and Tyla Laura Seethal, simply known as Tyla, once again, made the continent proud when they bagged different gongs at the BET Awards held at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles on Monday.

It was Tems’ fourth and she did it in grand style by edging out top stars like Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Maverick City Music, and others to win the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award with her 2023 song, “Me & U” at the 2024 ceremony.

Tems had earlier won two BET Awards in 2022 for Best International Act and Best Collaboration for Wizkid’s “Essence”.

In the 2023 edition, Tems also won the Best Collaboration award for her song with Drake and Future “Wait for U”.

South Africa’s “Ampioano” star, Tyla, however, took home two awards for Best New Artist and Best International Act.

The BET Awards, established in 2001 by Black Entertainment Television, is an American award show that recognises and celebrates the achievements of Black entertainers and other underrepresented groups in music, film, sports and philanthropy.