Nigerian artists storm the black BAFTAS in London

London was agog two days ago as some Nigerian celebrities stormed the ancient city for the Screen Nation Film and Television Awards, also known as the black BAFTAS. The event was held at the Park Plaza, Riverbank, London with Ali Baba and Los Angeles-based British Nigerian actress, Caroline Chikezie co-anchoring it.

Celebs present at the awards include Jimmy Akingbola (ex Holby City), Chucky Venn (Eastenders), Alex Ekubo, Anthony Manjaro, Ashley Walters (Actor and Rapper), Pauline Long (founder BEFFTA Awards), Ken Smart (Meet the McKenzies), T-Boy (Comedian - Don’t Jealous me), Beauty Queen Alexalyn Owuadey (1st Princess Miss Black Africa), Choice FM’s DJ Abrantee and a host of others.

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Naked man drags prostitute back to hotel room to recover stolen money

Wonders they say would never seize to occur! This man must have had more than naira notes to have stormed out of his hotel room in search of this prostitute that made away with his money without remembering to pick an item of clothe to cover his nakedness#surprised#. The story is that after he fell asleep the prostitute tried to run away with all his money. Luckily, he woke in time and went after her, amazingly without even having to think about wearing anything. Fortunately, he found her and dragged her back to the hotel room. What happened next remains unknown. Hmmmmmmmmmmmnnnn! I no fit shout o!

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