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‘I need the holy spirit to heal me’ – Nollywood Actress, Princess Chineke talks on bloody bite from colleague, Christabel
Many people still continue to wonder what could have gone into a budding actress named Christabel Goddy to have allegedly bit a senior colleague of hers, Princess Chineke, on the lap, which took off a chunk of flesh.
Some have wondered if Christabel has pointed incisors in her mouth like those of wolfs or vampires.
Last week, Aproko247 looked into the matter and traced the victim to her hospital in Dopemu area of Lagos State, where we spoke with Princess Chineke on the matter.
It was a gory sight when doctors dressed the wound, which is gradually healing.
However, we gathered that the Princess Chineke has since been responsible for her treatment, except for the initial payment made by those in charge of production at Iyana-Ipaja area of the same state, where the unfortunate incident happened.
Princess, who forced a beaming smile on her face, lamented that she never foresaw this happening to her. The actress said the sad incident occurred after she completed 21 days fast at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry, MFM, where she committed her year before God.
“This is not the 2016 I saw, certainly not a good way to start the year,” a dejected Princess told Aproko247 in a chat with her.
Princess said that she has gone through several pains, fever, trauma, scar, home-bound, loss of jobs, events and activities because of the incident.
According to her, “I have had many unanswered questions roaming through my head, ‘God why, why me, what, why, where did I go wrong? especially after concluding the beginning of the year 21 days fast and prayers from December 31, 2015 and all I get is a bite in less than two weeks after?’
“If I had the slightest inclination this would have happened, maybe I would not have gone for the job.”
She explained that “It took me a while before I agreed to do the job. On my way to the movie location, I had a flat tyre that morning, my car broke down on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos that day. My friend called my attention to all these signs, but I told her the devil didn’t want me to work.
“Little did I know it would be this. Why didn’t I see this coming? But like my loved ones said, it could have been worse if not for the prayers I had in the beginning of the year. In all, I still thank God.”
Princess pointed out that she is happy Christabel never poured hot water on her because according to her (Princess), they always ask for hot water at the hotel they lodged, where the incident happen, after completing the day’s job.
“What would have become of me if she attacked me on the face?” Princess asked.
When Aproko247 demanded to know if they had any issues before the incident, Princess said that the only thing she remembered was her (Princess) telling her not to make night calls in the room and also to stop putting the phone on speaker during late night calls, which she said Christabel took offence in.
“I reported the first incident to the (movie) Director, Aaron Ugede, but he said he would take care of it,” Princess told Aproko247.
She further said that Christabel once told the Production Manager of the set that “take this tramp (Princess) out of here, she is not meant to be in this project, she is not meant to be in the hotel.”
Princess said, “I got marvelled at such words from a junior colleague, who just relocated from Port Harcourt, Rivers State to Lagos last year, calling me and my family witches.”
Explaining how she was attacked, the victim said, “I was lying sideways playing with my phone when she hit me on the face, her fingers were on my neck and before I could be done with taking off her fingers on me, and sit up, she pounced on my thigh with her teeth, being more of advantage standing up, while I was still lying on the bed.
“I struggled my thigh off, picked off my phone and called our senior colleague, the room got crowded, the Director peeped and left without saying a word.
“She later said ‘Princess, you have been in the industry before me, but you will see how far I will grow more than you, check your leg, that bite is little compared to what I will do for you later.”
Princess further explained that after the incident happened at about midnight, she was first rushed to different hospitals around Iyana-Ipaja, but that she could not be treated until they got to one at Dopemu, near Akowonjo, Egbeda, Lagos.
“After the stitches in the hospital, the Director insisted that I continue with the shoot, which I obliged. When the pictures went viral, she cried to the director, who called us to a meeting and told me to make efforts to remove her pictures from the internet and informed the press that the matter has been resolved.
“I refused to do this, but the Director promised Christabel to get her pictures off the internet.
“My mum got to know about the incident from neighbours and she came the next day to take me out of the set.
“Even when the police was involved in the matter, Christabel showed them her violent side. A backup was called to the DPO because of her display. The owner of the hotel had to order the window to be smashed to fetch her inside the room when he locked herself inside, trying to stop her arrest,” Princess narrated to Aproko247.
“When she was told to apologise to me for the wrongdoing, she bluntly refused. At a point, she even denied biting me, saying her God will judge me for lying against her.
“She even later told the police that her name was not Christabel Goddy, but Amaka Robert.
“When her lawyer came, the police were surprised she was called by her name. Even the lawyers she brought called her Christabel.
“One funny thing happened at the station when she was about to be detained, she pretended to have fainted. The police laughed and reminded her that she was an actress, but the movie director told the police that she was not pretending or acting at that point.
“He ensured that the girl was taken out of the station with the notion that she was being rushed to the hospital for treatment.
“It is just unfortunate that she is rising through this incident, while I am suffering the pains.”
Princess, who started off as a model, said that she is trying to forget about the incident and forge ahead and that she is working hard to come out of it better.
“All I need now is the Holy Spirit to pass through this process, heal me, not just physically or emotionally, but heal me mentally,” Princess enthused.
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Optiva Capital Partners and Loft & Keys LCC Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive $500m Investments in Nigeria
Optiva Capital Partners and Loft & Keys LCC Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive $500m Investments in Nigeria
Optiva Capital Partners, Africa’s leading wealth management and retention company, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Loft & Keys LLC, a renowned real estate and investment company with dominant presence in Nigeria and the Middle East.
The ceremony which took place over the weekend at Optiva Capital’s Corporate Headquarters, aims to boost investment in Nigeria’s hospitality and healthcare sectors on the one hand, as well as provide Nigerian investors with opportunities to invest in real estate in the UAE, particularly in Dubai.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Dr. Jane Kimemia, CEO, Optiva Capital Partners, emphasized the transformative potential of this partnership, “With Loft & Keys’ deep understanding of the Nigerian market and established networks in the Middle East, we are poised to bring $500 million in investments into Nigeria’s hospitality and healthcare industries. These funds will be strategically spread across Lagos, Abuja (FCT), Delta, and Enugu.”
The investment in hospitality will serve as a catalyst for economic growth in Nigeria. Beyond creating employment opportunities, it will spur infrastructure development, enhance regional tourism appeal, and foster business ecosystems in Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory, Enugu, and Delta. Similarly, the healthcare focus will address critical gaps in medical infrastructure, improve access to quality care, and promote health innovation—key pillars for national development.
The partnership According to Dr Kimemia also extends to Nigerian investors seeking opportunities in the UAE. With Loft & Keys’ expertise and extensive networks in Dubai and other Middle Eastern hubs, the collaboration will unlock access to one of the world’s most dynamic real estate markets.
Speaking about the partnership, Chief Austin Ugochukwu Albert, Chairman, Loft & Keys LLC, said “Optiva Capital Partners stands as Africa’s leading wealth retention company, a position that is firmly established and without question. This partnership with Loft & Keys will further solidify their dominance and create even greater opportunities for growth. As Dr. Jane Kimemia has rightly emphasized, Loft & Keys, with our extensive expertise in the Middle East, is a trusted and experienced partner”. We have a strong presence in the UAE and are actively expanding into Saudi Arabia and Qatar in the near future. Together with Optiva Capital Partners, we are committed to capturing significant market opportunities in these regions. I am confident that this partnership will foster substantial growth that will be mutually rewarding for both parties.
Dubai, a city widely known for its opulence and rapid development, is reportedly operating at only 30% of its projected capacity, presenting a significant growth opportunity for investors. According to industry experts, this untapped potential creates a unique window for investors to capitalize on the city’s future expansion and development.
The partnership aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17 as two formidable brands, Optiva Capital Partners and Loft & Keys are committed to leveraging their collective strengths to drive impactful investments that benefit clients and communities alike.
About Optiva Capital Partners
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