Checkout Five Nigerian Celebrities Who Have Been To Jail In The Past (Photos)

Their lifestyle constantly set a pace for their fans to emulate, until things go wrong. A number of Nigerian celebrities have been in trouble with the law Nigerian celebrities have always been seen as screen gods and role models in their respective professions in music or film. Their lifestyles constantly set a pace for their fans to emulate. But what happens when role models become jailbirds?
Looks at  5 celebrities who have been to jail in the past.

The pressure on entertainers, especially the young ones is unimaginably enormous – Freeze The Nigerian singer was arrested in Florida for charges of theft, credit card scam and fraud on Friday, June 2, 2017 It was gathered that Dammy Krane, who was fingered by an American jet company, Tapjets, is currently facing a nine-count charge and is not eligible to bail yet.

According to Tapjets, the singer used five different credit cards which did not belong to him while trying to book a private jet with them. The company has since vowed to prosecute him, according to the law.

Sinzu
Sinzu aka Babalola Falemi shown in a mugshot. Nigerian rapper, Sinzu formerly known as Saucekid, was recently in trouble with the American law for charges relating to theft. This is the third time reports would reveal that the rapper has been in police custody since 2016. In 2014 he was declared wanted for stealing $300 from a Supermarket ATM.

Skales
The singer previously had issues with Baseline Records Skales, alongside his erstwhile manager, Osagie, was dragged to the police by his record label, Baseline Music in 2016. The duo were arrested on allegations of financial crime and mismanagement by the music company. According to Baseline, Skales and his manager were making monies that weren’t documented. The rapper was eventually freed but his manager spent longer time with the police before regaining her freedom.

Godwon
Embattled rapper, Godwon, was arrested after his involvement in the burgling of a house in the U.S.
Word is he stole some items from the house which were eventually found in his car. His arrest was filed by a LeaAnne Klentzman back in 2009. He was later arrested for ‘burglary of a habitation’ and locked up for three years. Godwon regained his freedom in 2011

Odoputa
In 2007, Nollywood actor, Uche Odoputa, was also arrested with cocaine at the international airport in Lagos. Unknown to many of his fans, the actor who was on his way to London was sentenced to eight months in prison.

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Posted: at 6-06-2017 01:22 PM (6 years ago) | Hero

Poster, none of these ppl is a celebrity. Even their family members don't know them as a celebrity not to talk of the outside world.tttccchhheeewwwe

Posted: at 6-06-2017 02:30 PM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac

ok

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Posted: at 6-06-2017 03:01 PM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Just 8months in prison cus he is celeb.naija I hail

Posted: at 6-06-2017 04:17 PM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac

that is their own eba and soup, who them epp

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Posted: at 6-06-2017 08:15 PM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero

                                                                          

Posted: at 7-06-2017 12:05 PM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero