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Check out these Nigerian artists who are dating their managers
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Nigerian artists who Reportedly Fell in Love and Dated their Managers
Nigerian artists being in a relationship with their managers is an open secret in the industry.
Although we all find love in different places, these Nigerian artists found love right in their own backyard by dating their managers.
The Nigerian entertainment sector is renowned for its wide range of activities that the audience perceives as relaxing and entertaining.
Their lives are public because they are in the spotlight. They appear to have lost the right to privacy because whatever they do is usually public knowledge. The public is not exempt from prying into their love life.
Members of the public are keenly interested in who these celebrities choose to date or have romantic relationships with.
These relationships attract a sizable audience who speculates on their next moves. It becomes even more intriguing if they choose to date their managers. Some of our superstars have been in the news for reportedly having affairs with their managers.
Let us look at some Nigerian artists that have a relationship with their managers, while some are still unconfirmed by both parties, others transitioned into marriage.
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Tiwa Savage and Teebillz
When Tiwa Savage returned to Nigeria, Teebillz took on the role of manager, and the two of them collaborated closely to develop her brand.
When rumours of a love relationship between them first surfaced, they repeatedly denied it. However, the next thing we know, they were getting married and having a baby. The marriage, however, has subsequently dissolved due to allegations of physical violence and infidelity.
Wizkid and Jada Pollock
Shortly after they began working together, there were rumours that Wizkid and his manager were dating. It did not take long for them to confirm it after Wizkid disclosed he and Jada had welcomed a baby boy, Zion.
Years later, Jada gave birth to another boy for Big Wiz, making it the singer’s fourth child.
Emma Nyra and Ubi Franklin
It was reported that American-born Nigerian singer Emma Nyra dated Ubi Franklin, the head of her former label. Ubi was also Emma’s manager at the time until things went south. Years later, Emma grew a pair and disclosed she had been subjected to physical and emotional abuse at the hands of Ubi.
Yemi Alade and Taye Aliyu
“Johnny” Crooner Yemi Alade joins our list because of claims that she was having an affair with her manager Taiye Aliyu. The two, who have worked together for a long period, have stayed silent about the reports.
There is a chance that they are keeping anything from us because rumours on the grapevine indicate that the two are quite fond of one another.
According to recent unconfirmed reports, the couple wed in a private ceremony.
Lara George and Gbenga George
Lara George, who rose to prominence with her girl band ‘Kush,’ is also one act who dated her manager Gbenga George before the couple chose to take things to the next level by marrying. They have children together and have been married for a while.
Niyola and Banky W
Mr. Capable Banky W was romantically linked to his record label signee Niyola long before he proposed to his missing rib Actress Adesua Etomi. Banky W who doubled as the manager of the beautiful Songstress was reported to be more than a manager to her.
However, Niyola and Bank W swiftly denied the allegations, insisting that they were simply colleagues who got along well.
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J’odie and David Nnaji
Though they later got married, singer J’odie’s relationship with her manager and record label boss David Nnaji was initially said to be a rumour. Prior to the breakdown of their marriage, J’odie and David were a happy couple with a child.