Billionaire industrialist Abdul Samad Rabiu, founder of BUA Group, has drawn a wave of warm reactions online after he shared photos of an unannounced visit by his former wife, Hannatu Musawa, to his office in Abuja.

What happened

In an Instagram post on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, Rabiu described the visit as a pleasant surprise. He referred to Musawa as someone he once called his wife and said times change but friendship and mutual respect remain. He also praised her work in developing Nigeria's culture and creative sector.

Who is Hannatu Musawa

Musawa is Nigeria's Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy and a member of President Bola Tinubu's cabinet. A lawyer and politician, she has been in charge of the ministry since 2023. She and Rabiu were married in the past and later separated.

How people reacted

The post drew thousands of reactions within hours. Many users praised the former couple for showing that people can part ways and still respect each other, with one describing it as the healthiest divorce they had seen. Others joked that the pair should remarry, while some simply welcomed a rare moment of good news on their timelines.

Background

Rabiu is one of Africa's richest people, with interests in cement, sugar, flour and real estate through BUA Group. He was named among the continent's wealthiest people again this year and is known for keeping his private life largely out of the public eye, which made the post all the more talked about.

Popular Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has shared the story of how he lost his job at a telecom company before he became one of the industry's most in-demand stars.

What he said

Speaking on the CreativiTea podcast on Thursday, 29 October 2026, Arukwe said he worked in sales at Etisalat, where he led a tech sales team. During a campaign that gave customers free promotional data with MiFi routers, members of his team allegedly charged customers for the data and kept the money. Arukwe said he was not involved, but his login was traced to some of the transactions. He said someone else had been using his login, insisting that was the truth.

How it ended

As head of the team, he said he was held responsible and was dismissed in 2018, along with one other colleague. He said the decision shook the company because he was well regarded and seen as someone with a future there. He added that he kept the sacking from his parents and dealt with it privately.

From sales to the screen

Arukwe went on to build a successful acting career and is now one of the most familiar faces in Nollywood films and series. In another part of the interview he also spoke about producers repeatedly offering him the same type of character and said he wants more varied roles.

How people reacted

Fans praised his honesty, with many saying the story showed that losing a job can sometimes open a new door.

Nollywood actress, director and producer Omoni Oboli and her husband, Nnamdi Oboli, are celebrating 26 years of marriage.

What they shared

On Thursday, 29 October 2026, Nnamdi posted a throwback photo of the couple and thanked God for another year together, describing their marriage as the Lord's doing and writing that love lives in their home. Omoni responded with her own tribute, calling him the wind beneath her wings and promising to love him always and forever.

Background

Omoni Oboli is one of Nollywood's best-known filmmakers. She rose to fame as an actress in the 1990s and has since directed and produced hit films including 'Wives on Strike' and 'Okafor's Law'. She has often spoken about her husband's support for her career and about the importance of family. The couple have three sons.

How fans reacted

Fans and colleagues congratulated the couple, with many describing them as an example of a lasting marriage in the entertainment industry.