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7 Nigerian celebrities who were once street hawkers

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In this article, I will show you Nigerian celebrities who were once street hawkers. Before some of them rose to stardom, they were once hawking in the street and some of them have publicly spoken up on how it helped their lives.

Street hawking or selling is common to Nigeria and Africa at large. A lot of people resort to street hawking in order to meet their daily needs.

Nowdays, we see street hawkers in big cities, traffic jams and by road sides. In order to make things easier for themselves, street hawkers convey their goods using wheelbarrow, mobile kiosks, table tops and others.

Most common products hawked on the street include bread, Ankara, food items, Gala, Snacks, Soft drinks and others.

Recently, Lagos State government banned street begging and began arrest Beggers, according to ThisDay Live reports. It was learnt that the state government vowed to eradicate street begging in the state by all means.

Lagos State Commissioner for youth and social development, Olusegun Dawodu described street begging as a social vice that cannot be afforded in the state.

He noted that the groups of people turned alms begging and hawking into a huge business by collecting returns from Beggars and hawkers, adding that they assault and rob innocent Lagosians.

Now, some of our Nigerian celebrities have successfully left the street hawking business. Below are the names of Nigerian celebrities who were once street hawkers:

1. Don Jazzy

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Don Jazzy whose real name is Michael Collins Ajereh is one of the biggest record producer in Nigeria.

The CEO of Mavins Records label was once a street hawker. Taking to micro-blogging platform, Twitter, Don Jazzy tweeted, “My brother, I dey sell Akara before o. The memory is still fresh in my head. I sold Akamu, Agidi, Fried yam and plantain”

2. Mercy Johnson

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Mercy Johnson who is a popular Nigerian actress, philanthropist, and politician, hailed from Okene in Kogi state. 

Before she joined the Nollywood movie Industry, she once hawked Sachet water in order to meet her daily needs.

3. Comedian Holy Mallam

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In 2019, Comedian Holy Mallam revealed in an exclusive interview with Vanguard newspaper, that he was once hawking bread and pure water to make ends meet.

He said that he sold his father’s house in Festac and moved to Okoko. After he could no longer pay his school fees. He started hawking bread and sometimes his classmates would see him on the streets and laughed at him.

4. Ibrahim Chatta

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Ibrahim Chatta who was born on October 13th, 1970 in Edo Local Government Area of Kwara state, is a Nigerian Yoruba actor, Writer and producer.

He is also among Nigerian celebrities who were once street hawkers, as he revealed that he had a rough childhood life.

“I suffered so much while growing up but the truth is that past experiences helps in one way or another. I hawked Ice cream, doughnuts and even worked as a bus conductor. I don’t have any regrets,” Ibrahim said.

5. Model Olajumoke Orisaguna

Nigerian celebrities who were once street hawkers

Olajumoke Orisaguna who is now a mod was once hawking bread on the streets of Lagos. She became popular after she unknowingly walked into a photoshoot session of British rapper, Tinie Temprah,. By Nigerian photographer, Ty Bello for Nigerian’s This Day magazine.

She was so popular that her story got featured in CNN, BBC Africa and others main streams media.

6. Biola Adebayo

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From bread seller to PhD holder, Biola Adebayo shared her past experience on social media. 

Before she joined the Nollywood movie Industry, she hawked different things on the street, lost 4 different admission because she couldn’t afford to pay and even waited 7 years to finally get admitted into the University.

7. Sirbalo

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Sirbalo whose real name is Timothy Obotuke was once a Gala and minerals hawker in Lagos between year 2012 and 2013.

Well, Sirbalo is now a popular Comedian and a successful man in the entertainment industry.

Recently, Sirbalo built a 8 bed room house for his mum, see photos here.

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6 Nigerian female celebrities who look younger even after giving birth

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Nigerian female celebrities who look Younger even after giving birth

Majority of people have this believe that women tend to look old after giving birth. Well, some of our favorite Nigerian celebrities have proven this believe wrong, in the sense that, they look more younger than their age after giving birth.

In this article, I will show to you 6 Nigerian female celebrities who look younger than their age after giving birth:

(1) Bukunmi Oluwasina:

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Bukunmi is one of the most-sought after after actresses in the Nigerian movie industry. She has grown to become a great force to reckon with.

Before Bukunmi got married, she was very beautiful and attractive due to her physique. In 2020, she got married to her long time boyfriend, Ebun and their union is blessed with a baby girl.

When she gave birth, many people thought her beauty will fade but instead, she became more younger and beautiful.

(2) Adesua Etomi:

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Adesua Etomi is a Nigerian actress, singer and songwriter. In the Nigerian entertainment industry, she has grown to become a great force to reckon with.

In 2017, she got married to Banky W, who is also an actor, musician and politician. Their union is blessed with a handsome baby boy. She announced the news about her child birth on February 22, 2020.

After giving birth to her son, Adesua Etomi still look younger and beautiful.

(3) Omoni Oboli:

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Omoni Oboli is one of the versatile actress in the Nigerian movie industry. Ever since her emergence into the entertainment industry, she has featured and produced several movies which includes Wives On Strike, Love Is War, Fifty, Being Mrs Eliot, The Figurine among others.

Despite being a mother of three boys, she still causes stir on social media with her unique body. Currently, she is still one of the most beautiful celebrities in Nigeria.

(4) Ivie Okujaye:

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Ivie Okujaye is a Nigerian actress and movle producer. Ever since she joined the movle industry she has featured in various movies which includes Cold Fish, Kuvana, Valerie, The Black Silhouette, 5th Floor among others.

Ivie is a mother of three beautiful daughter, she gave birth to her third daughter on June 8 2022. Even though she had given birth, she still look more younger and beautiful.

(5) Simi:

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Simi is one of the beautiful singers in the Nigerian music industry. Before she got married, she has a very attractive physique that captures people attention. In 2019, she got married to Adekunle Gold who is also a musician. Their union is blessed with a beautiful daughter.

After giving birth to her first child, many people expected Simi’s beauty to fade, but instead she look more younger and beautiful.

(6) Regina Daniels:

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Regina Daniels is a Nigerian actress and movle producer. She has featured in various movies which includes Love and Lies, Reversal, Mortuary Gate, Phyton Girl, Royal Order among others.

In 2019, she got married to her husband, Ned Nwoko and their union is blessed with two handsome boys. Even though she has given birth, she is still one of the hottest and most beautiful female celebrities in Nigeria.

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7 Nigerian male celebrities who have the biggest families

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Have you ever wondered how many children you would have in your life? Well, we have some advice for you.

According to the research reported by the Daily Mail, parents with four or more children, tend to be happier and more satisfied with lives.

And it seems our very own Nigerian male celebrities are already following this rule, for example, 2Face has 7 children.

So we are The Daily Page News are eager to surprise you with Nigerian male celebrities who have many kids than you might think.

1. Wasiu Ayinde (Kwam 1)

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Nigerian popular Fuji icon, named Wasiu Ayinde popularly known as Kwam 1 or K1 De Ultimate reportedly has 39 children from 3 wives and several concubines. Only a legend could pull such a stunt.

2. Pasuma

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Wasiu Alabi Pasuma who is a Nigerian film actor, and Fuji musician, has become one of the most successful Fuji musicians in Nigeria.

Pasuma is one of Nigerian male celebrities with biggest families.

It is no longer a news that Pasuma has been linked with several women. The Fuji musician reportedly has 12 children from five different women.

3. 2Face

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2Face whose real name is Innocent Ujah Idibia is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s greatest musicians of all time.

He is one of Nigerian male celebrities with biggest families.

Often tagged father of many nations, 2Baba has total of seven children, two with Annie Idibia and the others with other women.

Rumor going round on social media have it that 2Face is expecting baby number 8, after several speculations that he might have impregnated another lady following his latest apology to wife and family.”

4. JJC Skillz

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JJC Skillz who is a Nigerian songwriter, rapper, and television producer, has three grown up kids all from three different baby mama.

He also welcomed a set of twins with Nollywood actor, Funke Akindele in 2018.

5. 9ice

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9ice whose real name is Alexander Abore Adegbola Akande is a Nigerian musican and songwriter.

He is very known for his powerful use of the Yoruba language in his music. 9ice has three children from three different women.

In 2014, he welcomed his Fourth child, a baby girl with his fiancee, Olasunkanmi Ajala.

6. Wizkid

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Wizkid is one of the most respected Artists in the world and the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the Guinness World Records, has 3 kids from three different women.

First baby mama named Oluwanisola Ogudugu gave him his first child, first son named Boluwatife in 2011.

He welcomed his second son with a woman named Binta Diallo.

In 2017, he welcomed his third son, Zion with his manager, Jada P.

However, Wizkid is expecting baby number 4 from Jada P.

7. Davido

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Davido whose is one of the most bankable musicians in Nigeria, has 4 children from 4 different baby mama.

Aurora Imade Adeleke is the first child. She was born on May 14th, 2015. Sophia Momodu is the mother of Imade Adeleke.

Hailey Veronica Adeleke is the second child of Davido. She was born on the 9th of May, 2017 which means she is just two years younger than her sister, Imade.

Amanda is the mother of Hailey.

David Adeleke Jnr is Davido’s third child and first son. He was born on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Chioma Avril is the mother of Baby Ifeanyi.

In August, 2022, Davido confirmed he had welcomed his Fourth child and second son with alleged 4th baby mama, Yasmine Larissa.

 

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5 tips to styling any outfit

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Styling tips

It’s not just about following the trends, it’s also about knowing how those trends fit you best and how you can look good in your own unique way.

Styling tips

Here are five styling tips to rocking any outfit.

1. Learn you skin tone

This is very important because knowing you skin tome helps you to know the colour shade that will fit you best. Your skin tone is the shade of your skin, which is different from your complexion. There are 4 types of skin tone which are light, dark, medium and fair.

2. Learn you body shape

What is your body shape? For females are you triangle, inverted triangle, hourglass, round, rectangle. For males are you ectomorph, mesomorph or endomlrph.

3. Take into consideration your height

When styling any outfit, take into consideration your height and how that outfit look on you considering your height.

4. Accentuate the right part of your body

Wear clothes that accentuate the right part of your body. We all have different parts of our body that we love whether your long legs, curves, arms, neckline etc. So look for clothes that accentuate the part of your body you love best.

5. Do not buy clothes that do not fit

Never and I repeat never buy clothes that do not fit. It’s very disrespectful to you. Unless of course you are rocking an oversized look or a street look, but of not clothes that do not fit your body are forbidden especially if you plan on wearing a classy or formal outfit.

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