- Jimmy Odukoya, a prominent Nollywood actor and Fountain of Life Church pastor, has strongly condemned the recent brutal killings in Benue State as a “genocide.”
- Odukoya expressed his grief over the recent Yelewata massacre, urging for justice, accountability, and urgent intervention, adding to the growing chorus of voices demanding such actions.
Nollywood actor and lead pastor of Fountain of Life Church, Jimmy Odukoya, has strongly condemned the recent killings in Benue State, describing the tragedy as a “genocide” rather than isolated acts of violence.
Taking to Instagram, Odukoya expressed deep sorrow over the massacre that claimed over 200 lives in Yelewata, located in Guma Local Government Area. His emotional message echoed the pain and urgency many Nigerians are feeling in the wake of the attack.
He wrote; “My heart bleeds for the genocide unfolding in Benue. The blood of the innocent cries out from the earth for justice! How long will we remain silent while homes are reduced to crematoriums and fields become mass graves?”
Odukoya’s passionate outcry adds to the growing number of public figures and citizens calling for immediate government intervention, justice for the victims, and an end to the senseless killings plaguing parts of Nigeria.
In other news, American pop star Ariana Grande is mourning the death of her beloved grandmother, Marjorie ‘Nonna’ Grande, who peacefully passed away at the age of 99.
According to the Daily Mail, Ariana’s family shared the sad news in an emotional Instagram post:
“We are devastated to share that the beloved matriarch of our family has passed away… surrounded by her family and loved ones for every moment of her last few weeks.”
Ariana had a close bond with her Nonna, who significantly influenced her early life and career. It was Nonna who inspired her to audition for the lead role in Annie as a child a pivotal moment that launched Ariana’s career.
Even in her later years, Nonna was frequently seen with Ariana at award shows and public events. She was more than just a supportive grandmother she also made history.
Over the years, Nonna appeared on several of Ariana’s tracks and even got matching tattoos with her to commemorate a career achievement.
In 2023, Nonna made history as the oldest person to feature on the Billboard Hot 100, thanks to her heartfelt voice cameo on the outro of Ariana’s song Ordinary Things.
On the track, she lovingly reminisced about her late husband, Frank, stating:
“When he’d come home… it was like God almighty arrived… like seeing daylight.”
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