In a surprising turn of events, Nigerian comedy heavyweights AY Makun and Basketmouth have reconciled after nearly two decades of tension.

The pair shocked fans on Wednesday with a collaborative skit shared on Instagram, marking their first public collaboration since their fallout in 2006.

The skit, which also featured veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), was created to promote their upcoming films.

The longstanding feud between AY and Basketmouth reportedly stemmed from a financial disagreement. In a March 2023 interview with Chude Jideonwo, AY revealed that the conflict began when Basketmouth allegedly failed to pay him for a gig.

According to AY, he had performed at an event Basketmouth organized, for which the organizers had paid Basketmouth N30,000. However, AY claimed he never received the payment.

Despite the allegation, Basketmouth chose not to directly respond at the time and expressed his desire to avoid further interaction with AY. Their feud, which lasted over 18 years, had cast a shadow over their careers and divided their fan bases.

Now, with both comedians seemingly ready to move on, they are focusing on their individual projects. Basketmouth’s highly anticipated movie, A Ghetto Love Story, is set to premiere on November 22, while AY’s latest film, The Waiter, will hit theaters on December 20.

This reconciliation has delighted fans and raised hopes for more future collaborations between the two comedy icons.

In a surprising twist during the ongoing Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 9, tagged ‘No Loose Guard’, housemate Onyeka has shared an interesting revelation about her past encounter with someone named El-Rufai.

Onyeka alleged that El-Rufai had collected her phone number and school address, but to her disappointment, he never followed up.

The revelation came on Thursday as housemates were reminiscing about their childhood memories, prompted by old photographs brought into the house.

During the session, fellow housemate Tejay noticed a picture of Onyeka with El-Rufai and inquired, “Is this not El-Rufai?”

Onyeka confirmed, saying, “That’s him. He collected my number and school address but never called me,” while pointing to the photograph. “See him here collecting my number,” she added.

As of now, it remains unclear whether Onyeka was referring to Nasir el-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, or another individual with the same name. The moment has sparked curiosity among viewers, leaving fans eager for more details on the incident.

Popular Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, recently voiced his frustration after an unexpected encounter with Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate.

The meeting took place in Benin, Edo State, and has since gone viral, sparking mixed reactions on social media.

Portable, known for his outspoken and controversial personality, shared a video where he lamented that despite meeting Obi, the former presidential candidate did not extend any financial support.

Speaking in Yoruba, the singer compared the interaction to what he believed would have been a more favorable outcome had he met President Bola Tinubu.

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“If it was Tinubu we met, he would have given us something,” Portable remarked in the video, expressing disappointment over the brief exchange.

The meeting, which was captured on video, showed the two figures greeting each other cordially. Peter Obi was in Benin to support the Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate, Olumide Akpata, while Portable was in the city for a scheduled performance.

Portable’s remarks have since stirred debates online, with fans and social media users discussing the expectations and responsibilities of public figures during such encounters.

The incident highlights the contrasting perceptions of Nigerian political and entertainment icons and their roles in public life.

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