Comedian AY Makun, Peter Okoye, Yomi Casual, Nigerian football legends, Kanu Nwankwo ,Jay Jay Okocha and Nollywood actor Osita Iheme are currently in Turkey, where a military coup erupted last night. Friends,  fans and family members of the celebrities have been calling and praying for their safety as they are trapped in the country.

12 people have been killed in Ankara the capital city.  The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who was expected to be involved in Samuel Eto's charity match have urged his supporters to go into the streets and protest against the attempted overthrow of government by the military factions

Samuel Eto'o's match was set to hold on today, July 16. Messi  was supposed to play in the match has cancelled his flight to the trouble country. Talking about the safety of our Nigerian celebrities who are presently in Turkey,the good news is that they are safe. AY wrote from their comfort that we should pray for them.

'Thank you for all the love and concern from back home. We are fine where we are in Turkey. Keep praying for us and Turkey. #etocharitymatch'