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Homecoming: Briton searching For Nigerian Roots Finally Meets Half-Brother
Paul Bolton, a 70-year-old mixedraced Briton, has finally found his Nigerian family after 31 years of searching. Bolton was born in 1954 to a British mother and a Nigerian father, who was a student in England at the time. His mother’s family rejected his father due to his race and the fact that his mother became pregnant out of wedlock. Bolton’s mother’s family took him away from her and placed him in an orphanage, where he grew up without knowing his parents. Bolton began searching for his father when his own daughter was born, hoping to pass on his family history to her.
However, his search was unsuccessful for many years. In 2022, he reached out to the Punch Newspapers for help, and an investigation revealed that his father was the late Olufemi Odeinde, a successful architect who died in a car accident in 1981. The investigation also revealed that Odeinde had two children with his wife, Tinuade, Oluyemi and Oyinkansola. Oluyemi, an architect like his father, passed away in 2021, while Oyinkansola lives in Italy. Bolton was hesitant to reach out to his half-siblings, fearing rejection.
However, in May 2024, a mail from a friend of Odeinde’s third child, Olumuyiwa, led to a reunion between Bolton and his Nigerian family. Olumuyiwa, who was 14 years old when his father passed away, recalled his father telling him about a son he had in the UK. When he saw a picture of Bolton, he knew immediately that it was his half-brother.
Olumuyiwa felt obligated to welcome Bolton into the family, as his father would have wanted. A Zoom meeting was arranged, and Bolton finally met his half-brother, Olumuyiwa, and his cousin, Yomi Porter. The reunion was emotional, with Bolton exclaiming, “Oh my goodness! Amazing. How are you?” Olumuyiwa responded, “When I see your forehead, it’s typical of our family! It’s nice to meet you, bro!
This is your family!” Bolton’s wife, Jane, who has been supportive of his search, was also present at the meeting. She revealed that another Briton, Tony, had been found through Ancestry DNA, who is also believed to be a son of Odeinde. The reunion has brought closure to Bolton’s search, and he is grateful to finally have found his Nigerian family.
Olumuyiwa has welcomed Bolton with open arms, saying, “If my dad remembered that he had a child somewhere that he did not know where the child was – that was how close my dad and I were, that he discussed that matter with me. And if somebody had shared all those things with me, why wouldn’t I, if I now see that this is the child, why wouldn’t I stretch out my hands to the child?”
The Pitt, The Studio Dominate 2025 Emmy Awards
Hollywood’s biggest television stars gathered on Sunday night for the 2025 Emmy Awards, where two productions, The Pitt and The Studio, emerged as the night’s biggest winners.
The Pitt, a gripping medical drama set in a bustling emergency room, clinched the coveted Best Drama Series, while The Studio, a satirical comedy about Hollywood politics, not only won Best Comedy Series but also shattered Emmy records with a clean sweep across multiple categories.
In a defining moment of the ceremony, veteran actor Noah Wyle earned his first-ever Emmy after decades in television, winning Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in The Pitt.
Wyle, visibly moved, dedicated the award to healthcare workers worldwide, describing the show’s success as “a reflection of the courage and sacrifice of those who save lives every day.”
Seth Rogen’s The Studio proved unstoppable in the comedy category, taking home 13 trophies — the highest number of wins for a comedy series in a single year, according to the Television Academy.
Rogen, who co-created and starred in the show, also walked away with Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, his first Emmy.
He called the triumph “the proudest moment” of his career.
Critics have hailed The Studio for its sharp wit and insider satire, offering audiences a humorous but piercing look into Hollywood’s inner workings.
The series’ record-breaking feat now places it among the most celebrated comedies in Emmy history.
Industry watchers say the dual success of The Pitt and The Studio signals a shift in Hollywood storytelling, with both shows reflecting real-world struggles and triumphs in institutions — healthcare and entertainment — that resonate with global audiences.
The victories came against formidable contenders including Severance and Abbott Elementary, underscoring the appetite for fresh narratives that balance cultural depth with entertainment.
As the night drew to a close, the Emmy spotlight rested squarely on The Pitt and The Studio — productions that not only entertained millions but also reinforced television’s enduring power to mirror society.
Jay-Z Emerges World’s Richest Musician with $2.5bn Net Worth — Forbes
American rap icon and business mogul, Sean Carter, better known as Jay-Z, has been declared the world’s richest musician by Forbes with an estimated net worth of $2.5 billion.
The Roc Nation founder’s fortune cuts across multiple ventures, including his luxury champagne brand, Armand de Brignac (Ace of Spades), cognac label D’Ussé, and his stakes in real estate, hospitality, technology, and startups.
He also reaped huge gains from the sale of music streaming platform Tidal and his former clothing line, Rocawear.
Jay-Z’s rise to the top further cements his reputation as not only a cultural force but also one of the most successful music entrepreneurs globally.
On the female side, American pop star Taylor Swift retained her crown as the richest female musician, with a net worth of $1.6 billion.
Forbes noted that Swift remains the first artist in history to attain billionaire status solely from music and touring earnings.
Single Mothers Can’t Raise Boys Into ‘Proper Men’ – Jim Iyke
Nollywood star, Jim Iyke, has stirred controversy with his recent remarks on parenting, insisting that single mothers cannot raise a boy into a “proper man” without the presence of a male figure.
Speaking during an interview with Okay 101.7 FM in Accra, Ghana, the actor argued that women are naturally built to nurture but lack the disciplinary balance needed to raise boys into men.
“A woman can’t raise a man. You can’t, you’re not built for it. A single mother cannot raise a man properly. You need a male influence – go get your brother that’s doing well or your father or even any man that you trust. There has to be a male presence in it [raising a boy child],” Iyke said.
He further maintained that boys require strict guidance from men in order to grow into disciplined adults.
“Because women are naturally built to nurture, to love. And then what you’re going to raise is a very weak man? He is going to be everything like the men that left you. You need somebody that would discipline him, tell him ‘No’ as often times as possible, and put him in the grind,” he added.
Iyke’s remarks have since triggered heated debates across social media, with some agreeing with his perspective while others accused him of undermining the struggles of single mothers who successfully raise responsible children without male support.
The actor, who has often been outspoken on social issues, did not back down on his position, stressing that the absence of a male role model leaves a critical gap in raising boys.
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