How was your week? It’s salary week, so let’s count our blessings. But, we are not here to preach, unless you think giving you all the gist from social media is preaching.
It’s been an interesting week in the social space with the stories of several celebrity marriages crashing, and the question on everyone’s lips: are celebrity marriages still the goal?
JJC Skills’ announces separation from Funke Akindele on social media
Abdulrasheed Bello popularly known as JJC Skills, husband to popular actress Funke Akindele known for her role in Jenifa’s diary, took to Instagram to confirm ongoing rumours about the crash of their marriage which lasted six years and has produced, two kids.
He revealed that they have been having issues for two years, and three months ago, he moved out of their matrimonial home at her insistence, adding that he had tried everything to resolve whatever issues that caused the eventual separation.
This news has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian social media space, with mixed feelings and reactions from different groups.
The men on the other hand did not like that JJC was kicked out of their home, and blamed Funke for the crash, their reactions:
Chacha Eke announces she is leaving her marriage, again!
Nollywood Actress, Chacha took to Instagram to announce she was leaving her marriage. Recall that two years ago, she announced on Instagram that she is leaving the marriage and couldn’t take the abuse anymore. But, shortly after, she seemed to have a change of mind and took to the same medium to announce her pregnancy, trying hard to present the picture of having a perfect family and living in paradise.
Seems like she’s done playing to the gallery, as she took to her social media earlier this week to announce that she is leaving her marriage so she can live.
Her announcement was met with lots of prayers and well wishes from colleagues and fans:
We wish these celebrities having issues in their marriage the best and hope the issues are amicably resolved.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
Famous singer R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. He was convicted on nine criminal charges, including one count of racketeering and eight counts of violating the Mann Act, which bars transporting people across state lines for prostitution.
R.Kelly has been in custody since July 2019.
According to a report by Reuters, He will likely be transported soon to jail in Chicago, where he faces an August trial in federal court on child pornography and obstruction charges. He also faces various state charges in Illinois and Minnesota.
The reactions:
That’s it for this week guys, do let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
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