Michael B. Jordan is not ready to start dating again.

In a new episode of the podcast On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jordan admitted that his penchant for “multitasking” and “juggling the balancing act” in work has made him feel “lonely.”

“There’s a loneliness that I have. The responsibility that you have is isolating and the weight is isolating,” he said, per Us Weekly. “The worst part of that is the feeling like nobody really understands. Sometimes falling into the spaces of being alone, feeling alone.”

Even though he deals with loneliness, Jordan expressed how ambivalent he feels about dating right now. “I go back and forth between wanting partnership and then not knowing what’s the best partner for me,” he continued.

Jordan said he’s realized that a relationship goes beyond saying “I love you,” and that while love “should be enough… it’s not quite that simple.”

Part of Jordan’s challenge, according to him, is his singular focus on his career, which affects his entire life—not just dating. “There’s also a part of me that really hasn’t lived life yet. … I haven’t travelled for fun,” he explained. “I gotta start living. I’ve sacrificed and I’ve zoned in for so long.”

The Creed star revealed that he does “want a family eventually,” adding, “I’m not looking but it would take a very special person to understand and grow with me.”

Jordan was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2020, the same year rumours sparked about him dating Lori Harvey. The pair confirmed their relationship in January 2021, and later broke up in June 2022.

The 37-year-old has also been linked to Kendall Jenner and Kiki Layne.

Popular Nigerian actor John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu has suffered an amputation in one leg in his battle with an undisclosed ailment.

His family says the amputation is a measure to keep him alive.

A statement issued by Mr. Ibu’s family posted on his Instagram page on Monday, November 6, 2023, indicated the family was still praying for the best for the famed actor and still needed public support financially to help with his upkeep.

“Good afternoon, Nigerians. We want to appreciate everyone who has come through for our dad.

“Saying we are grateful is an understatement, and only the good Lord can thank you all enough for every help you’ve rendered.

“As of 1 p.m., today, Daddy has gone through seven successful surgeries. But to keep him alive and increase his chances of recovery, one of his legs had to be amputated.

“This development has been hard on us all, but we’ve had to accept it as Daddy’s new reality to keep him alive.

“Please, we are still soliciting support from well-meaning Nigerians as, at this stage, Daddy is still very delicate, and he needs all the help he can get.

“Thank you, everyone. The Okafor family is grateful and we don’t take you for granted. In due time, Daddy will personally acknowledge everyone who supported him during this period as soon as he’s stable.”

Last October, Mr. Ibu had personally appealed to the public for financial support to cater for the undisclosed condition, which had kept him bed ridden for weeks.

Even at that stage, he indicated that his doctors had prescribed amputation should all else fail to correct his condition.

“While I am hoping for prayers and assistance, as I speak to you, I am still lying down in the hospital. The medical director of this hospital said that in case his new idea does not work, the next idea is to cut off my leg. Just see me, if they cut off my leg where would I go? Pray for me, I don’t want my leg to be cut off, thank you so much, God, bless you,” Mr Ibu said in a video that soon went viral.

He added, “Dear Good people of Nigeria, we are counting on your support at this point, we need it the most.”

Nollywood actress and spokesperson for the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Kate Henshaw, has denied claims of neglect made by Stella Maris, the wife of actor John Okafor, also known as Mr. Ibu.

Stella Maris alleged that the guild had not been helpful in getting medical attention for her husband amid his health battles.

Speaking on behalf of the AGN on Saturday, Kate Henshaw maintained that the guild has always supported its members, regardless of their status, especially in matters of health.

She emphasised that their aid was extended to Mr Ibu even before he disclosed his health condition, with the full consent and knowledge of his immediate family.

“We’ve had to task members privately to help assist with our intervention for his health issues. But it would be wrong to make it public knowledge of any form of assistance we provide to our members in need.”

In response, Stella Maris, in a video shared by the social media critic VeryDarkMan, insisted that the guild’s statement was a cover-up and lacked truth. 

She revealed that she hadn’t received assistance from the union before her husband’s health crisis, and her attempts to contact the Actors Guild had been unsuccessful.

Kate Henshaw fired back, accusing Stella Maris of spreading falsehoods. She firmly asserted that the Guild has supported Mr. Ibu since 2021.

While acknowledging Stella’s distress, Kate stated that labelling the Guild as unhelpful is inaccurate.

Kate Henshaw concluded by emphasizing that the focus should be on Mr. Ibu’s health and that she wouldn’t make any further statements on the matter.

The dispute revolves around the assistance provided to Mr. Ibu during his health struggles, and Kate Henshaw, as the AGN spokesperson, has defended the guild’s position.