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Funke Akindele Welcomes BBNaija’s Wanni to Join Her Production Team
Nollywood star Funke Akindele has welcomed Big Brother Naija Season 9 housemate Wanni’s request to be a part of her film production crew.
During a chat with her fellow housemates, Wanni shared her ambition to work under the guidance of both Funke Akindele and Kunle Afolayan.
“I want to be involved in Funke Akindele’s and Kunle Afolayan’s productions,” she said.
Wanni didn’t shy away from praising Akindele’s reputation, emphasizing her respect for the actress’s accomplishments. “Funke Akindele is a huge name in Nollywood.
Her movies are always high-quality, and she’s been dominating the industry for a long time. She’s an OG,” Wanni remarked during the conversation, showing her admiration.
The moment caught the attention of viewers online, including an X user, @GloriaNapier9, who tagged Akindele, urging her to consider Wanni’s request.
The user wrote, “Queen Funke Akindele, no one compares to you. Please grant our Wanni’s wish to join your team. We appreciate you!”
In response, Akindele reshared the video on her X account and gave her a stamp of approval.
She simply wrote, “Will be waiting. Best of luck to you,” showing support for Wanni’s desire to learn from her.
With Akindele’s response now trending, fans are buzzing with excitement, eagerly waiting to see if this connection will translate into an actual opportunity for Wanni in the future.
The actress’s gesture reflects her openness to supporting younger talent in Nollywood, further solidifying her role as a mentor to up-and-coming stars.
Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile has announced his upcoming wedding celebration with his longtime partner, Davita Lamai.
The couple revealed that their wedding celebration will take place on October 24, 2026, in a pre-wedding video shared on social media.
The video featured a voice-over from one of their children, who spoke about the love and support their parents have shown each other while reflecting on their family life.
Zlatan and Davita have been together for several years and share children. Their wedding announcement has since attracted congratulatory messages from fans, who are looking forward to the couple’s celebration.
The announcement comes after reports of a private civil ceremony earlier in 2026, with the upcoming event expected to mark another celebration of their union.
It’s a new month, which means K-drama fans have more series to add to their watchlists.
October 2026 brings a range of new Korean dramas, from romance and comedy to medical stories, mysteries and thrillers. Some have already premiered, while others are scheduled to arrive later in the month.
Here are 11 K-dramas to look out for this October:
- Your Personal Taxi
- Between Steps
- Take Charge of My Heart
- Doctor X
- 100 Days of Deception
- Make Me Tingle
- Love in Disguise
- Final Table
- Oh! My Guard
- Dead-End Job
- The Perfect Lie
Several global music stars began their careers while they were still teenagers, growing up in the spotlight as their songs gained popularity around the world.
Justin Bieber is one of the best-known examples. He rose to fame as a teenager after his music videos attracted attention online. Selena Gomez also became a household name at a young age through acting and music.
Here are 10 singers who achieved fame early in their lives:
- Justin Bieber – Rose to international fame as a teenager with songs such as “Baby.”
- Selena Gomez – Gained early recognition through acting before building a successful music career.
- Miley Cyrus – Became famous as a teenager through Hannah Montana and later released hit songs.
- Taylor Swift – Began her music career as a teenager and became known for country songs such as “Our Song.”
- Billie Eilish – Gained international attention as a teenager with “Ocean Eyes.”
- Rihanna – Rose to fame as a teenager with her debut single “Pon de Replay.”
- Ariana Grande – First became known through acting before establishing herself as a pop singer.
- Britney Spears – Became a global pop sensation as a teenager with “…Baby One More Time.”
- Shawn Mendes – Gained attention as a teenager by sharing song covers online before releasing his own music.
- Olivia Rodrigo – Built an acting career while young before achieving major music success with “drivers license.”
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