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I Won’t Leave My entire £200m fortune to My Sons Because… -Elton John

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Elton John has revealed he is not leaving his estimated £200million fortune to his  two son.
Instead the star and his husband, David Furnish , insist the boys, Zachary and Elijah, must stand on their own two feet.
Sir Elton tells UK Mirror

Of course I want to leave my boys in a very sound financial state.But it’s terrible to give kids a silver spoon. It ruins their life.
“Listen, the boys live the most incredible lives, they’re not normal kids, and I’m not pretending they are. But you have to have some semblance of normality, some respect for money, some
respect for work.”

The couple are currently drafting their wills and David cites US tycoon Warren Buffett , who is leaving half his £53billion fortune to charity and considerably less to his children, as their inspiration.
He says:

“We’re still working out the details and it’s about finding the balance.
“Warren Buffet, the third wealthiest man in America, has a really cool model in that he leaves his children enough money so that they have a house, a car and all their basic needs covered and cared for so they never need worry. But it’s not crazy, silly, go-wild money so that they could be buying Picassos or private jets.
“Anything beyond the basic, they have to go out and earn it themselves.
“If they want a Picasso, they have to go out and earn it. I think there’s real sensibility in that.

The couple also agree with comments made in 2014 by Sting, who said his children will not inherit his £180million fortune. Instead, the musician likened his wealth to “albatrosses round their necks”.
Adds Elton:

“I think what Sting said is very right, it’s a good idea. I came from a very working class family and was born in a council estate house. I earned everything I did from hard work and that’s the way they’ve got to do it as well.
“They have to do chores in the house – take their plates to be cleaned, help in the kitchen, tidy their rooms and help in the garden, and each time they do they get a little star to put on these charts they’ve made. They understand they need to do these things, and they enjoy it.”

Mirror UK

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“My Journey to Success Wasn’t Always Pretty, But It Was Worth It” – Funke Akindele Inspires Young Creatives

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Renowned Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has shared an inspiring message for young creatives, reflecting on her journey to success.

Taking to her Instagram and Twitter, Funke posted a video showcasing her growth over the years. She candidly admitted that the path to success wasn’t always smooth, but every challenge along the way was worthwhile.

Expressing pride in her journey, she emphasized the importance of hustle and hard work. Through her story, Funke hopes to encourage aspiring creatives to stay determined and keep pushing forward, no matter how tough the road may seem.

Her powerful message to them: “Never give up on your dreams, even when the journey gets tough. Keep pushing, keep striving, and success will come!”

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“Owambe Thieves” Set to Take Over the Big Screen – Nollywood Star Eniola Ajao Excited for Grand Premiere

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One of Nollywood’s leading actresses Eniola Ajao has officially announced the release of her highly anticipated movie, Owambe Thieves, set to hit cinemas soon. Sharing the exciting news with her fans via her verified social media handle, the actress expressed her joy and anticipation for the upcoming premiere.

In her post, she wrote:

“All hail the Queen of Owambe events! The most anticipated blockbuster of the year, Owambe Thieves (@owambethieves), is ready to take over the big screens! We’re kicking things off with a GRAND PREMIERE like never before!”

She further encouraged fans to prepare for an evening of luxury, culture, and extravagance in true Owambe fashion.

Premiere Details:

 Venue: IMAX Cinema, Jakande, Lekki
 Theme: Owambe High Fashion
 Date: April 13, 2025

Eniola urged fans to bring their best Owambe outfits, step onto the red carpet in style, and be part of a historic night. Who’s ready to turn heads?

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My children are my pillar of Life – Nollywood Actress Bukky Wright opens up on struggles with depression

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Veteran Nollywood actress Bukky Wright has opened up on her challenges and struggles with depression and how she overcame them.

Bukky Wright, during a discussion with media personality and comedian Teju Baby Face on the Teju Baby Face show, spoke about her battles with depression.

She disclosed how she was on depression medication to help curb the killing issue.

She revealed that her children had to step in and help her overcome the problem.

The versatile actress gushed on her children, calling them her first critique and pillar. She stated that she loved them all her life, and the same was reciprocated towards her.

Bukky Wright noted that her children urged her to stop stressing out and take time to have fun.

She said, “There was a time when I was depressed. Yes, I was taking depression antidepressants. But my children had to wean me out of it. They have always been my number one critique.

I don’t know if I could call my children my pillar of life and they know that I would love my life for them.

So, they tell me, hey, Iya, you have been loving your

life for us; now it is time to live for you. Enjoy yourself and have fun…”

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