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How I Lost Over $3.7m In 2024 – Comedian Mark Angel Recounts

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1 year ago

January 6, 2025

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Popular comedian Mark Angel has opened up about facing a tough year in 2024, revealing that he lost $3.7 million in forex trading and ended up drowning in debt.

According to him, 2024 was the hardest year of his life but it also turned out to be a transformative year that deepened his resilience, faith and understanding of grace.

Mark Angel claimed he suffered a huge financial loss in 2024, losing over $3.7 million in forex trading due to trusting the wrong people.

This loss led to a series of devastating events, including crippling debt and the loss of his properties.

According to him, the emotional toll of these events was so severe that he admitted to having suicidal thoughts at his lowest point.

However, with the help of therapy, divine intervention, and the support of loved ones, he said he was able to pull through the darkest period of his life.

He expressed gratitude to daughters, Victoria and Mila, who reminded him of the beauty of life; his ex-wife, Mandy, who showed him kindness and his friends, Blessing and Bright, who stood by him through thick and thin.

He also revealed that he faced another challenge in 2024 about a scandal that shook the foundation of his career and exposed the disloyalty of some people in his circle.

However, Mark said he chose to see this experience as an opportunity for growth, allowing God to reveal truth and foster resilience in him.

He wrote: “The year 2024 began like every other year, but I had no idea how much it would test me how much it would break me, yet ultimately reshape me. It was the year I lost everything. I trusted the wrong hands in forex and lost all my money. Nobody knew except my family and closest circle. The weight of the loss, over $3.7 million was suffocating. I was drowning in debts, and one by one, I watched all my properties slip into the hands of loan sharks. It felt like my world was crumbling, and in my darkest moments, I considered ending it all.

“But God… If not for His mercies, I wouldn’t be here writing this. He sent angels into my life when I needed them the most. Blessing, my friend who became family, never gave up on me. My pastor and his wife stood by me, praying and guiding me. My daughters, Victoria and Mila, reminded me of the beauty of life, even when it felt unbearable. My ex-wife Mandy extended a hand of kindness I will never forget. My son, Schoolboy, showed me strength beyond his years. And Bright, my social media assistant, stood as a pillar in moments I thought I’d collapse.

“While I was still trying to heal, undergoing therapy to recover from the trauma, life dealt another blow. A scandal hit, shaking the foundation of my career and questioning the loyalty of those around me. It was in that storm that God began to uncover the truth. He exposed the fake friends, the pretenders, and the ones who had been silently sabotaging my peace and my circle. It was painful, but it was necessary.

“2024 was the hardest year of my life, but it was also the year God drew me closer to Him. Through the ashes, He taught me resilience, faith, and the true meaning of grace. I don’t take it for granted that I’m alive today. To everyone who stood with me, prayed for me, and held me up when I had no strength left, thank you.

“Here’s to God’s unwavering faithfulness. If 2024 taught me anything, it’s that even in the darkest valleys, His light never stops shining.”

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Why My Kids Are No Longer On My Social Media – Yul Edochie

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18 hours ago

February 6, 2026

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Actor Yul Edochie has clarified that his decision to stop posting photos of his children with his estranged wife, May Edochie, is not due to estrangement but due to a legal mandate.

Speaking in a recent interview on the KaaTruths podcast, Yul said he maintains regular contact with his children and continues to support them financially, including covering aspects of their university education.

“I am in contact with my children. I have heard a lot of things. About people saying ‘he abandoned his children’. My second son just got into the university months ago. He just did his matriculation a few days back. Infact, he told me a day before time, and I told him I was busy. “The main issue is not on social media. I would rather not say anything. I don’t want to say my ex-wife did this, my ex-wife did that. Real men don’t tackle issues like that. It is all family stuff , nobody is perfect,” he said.

The actor attributed his silence on social media about his children to a court order related to his ongoing divorce case with May, citing their safety.

“There is also a court order. There is a divorce case going on. That is why I cannot really speak. It says anything that has to do with the children, for their own safety, I should not post,” he added.

Yul and May’s divorce proceedings, initiated in 2023, have been stalled over issues like marriage dissolution terms and adultery claims.

Yul married actress Judy Austin as his second wife in 2022, prompting May to file for divorce and seek N100 million in damages.

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Popular Comic Actress Aunty Ajara Passes Away After Battle with Liver Disease

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2 days ago

February 5, 2026

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Popular small-sized Nollywood actress Ajara Lasisi, widely known as Aunty Ajara, has passed away.

Her death was confirmed by her family and colleagues following a battle with a liver-related illness.

Announcing the sad news in a viral video on social media, the late actress’ elder brother, Ridwan Lazeez appreciated the public for their financial support.

Sharing the video on her Instagram page, Mama no Network wrote; “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved actress, Aunty Ajara. She passed on overnight after a long and courageous battle with illness.

“During this difficult period, Ajara received immense love, prayers, and financial support from kind-hearted people across the world. We are deeply grateful to everyone who stood by her with prayers, contributions, encouragement, and compassion.

“At this moment, we kindly urge family, friends, and the general public to please stop sending money to the previously shared account, as it is no longer required. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, loved ones, and everyone grieving this painful loss. May her soul rest in perfect peace”, she stated.

JomogNews reports that her Ajara died a few days after many of her colleagues solicited financial support for her on the Internet.

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Fela Posthumously Honoured With Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

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5 days ago

February 1, 2026

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Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was posthumously honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award on January 31, 2026.

This historic recognition makes him the first African artist to receive the award from the Recording Academy since its inception in 1963.

The ceremony took place in Los Angeles, with Fela’s children accepting the honour on his behalf.

The award recognised Fela’s groundbreaking contributions to world music, fusing West African highlife with American jazz and funk to create the iconic Afrobeat sound.

His legacy continues to inspire artists globally, cementing his place in music history.

Fela’s children, Yeni, Kunle, Shalewa, and Femi Kuti, accepted the award, with Yeni expressing gratitude and Femi thanking those promoting Afrobeat worldwide.

Yeni said, “‘I’m sure my father is smiling down on us. I want to acknowledge my siblings who couldn’t be here tonight, Motunrayo and Seun, and my nephew who is carrying Afrobeat to another level, Made.”

Femi added, “I would like to thank all the people carrying Afrobeat that are in this place tonight. DJs, the press, our label Partisan, our lawyers, fans all over the world. Thank you for bringing our father here, it’s so important for Africa. It’s so important for world peace and struggle”.

The honour places Fela alongside music legends like Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, and Cher and Paul Simon.