There is no disputing that Olamide’s signing of young rapper, Picazo Rhap to YBNL has sparked excitement in the activities of the label. The talented rapper Picazo, whose freestyle video of Chinko Ekun’s ‘Able God’ featuring Lil Kesh and Zlatan went viral online and got the attention of the music community got signed to YBNL alongside his friend, Yomi Blaze on Sunday, October 14th. Picazo, however, did not get to this point by chance, his social media pages is littered with one minute clips of freestyles and covers that has helped him nurture his skill and win the attention of…
Author: David Folami
John Dumelo is now a father as he welcomes a son with wife. The Ghanaian actor announced the good news via his Instagram page on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. John Dumelo in an open letter to his son couldn’t hide his joy over his arrival and promised to be a great dad. “John Jnr @johnd_jnr I’m glad you have finally arrived. It’s been months, weeks, days and hours of waiting…..You look just like we imagined. Infectious smile, bright eyes, curly hair, and chocolate skin. Before I get all emotional and write a whole book, lemme let you have these few…
Tonto Dikeh is about to expose the dealings of a 5 star hotel over its plan to cover up an alleged murder. The actress made this known via her Instagram page on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, where she posted a message on her Insta Stories. According to Tonto, if things don’t go s planned by the end of the day, she is going to spill a lot. “Working on a case that breaks my heart and making me lose my appetite. A case of how these luxury hotels in Nigeria would go to cover up evil deeds been done in…
Maleek Berry is in Uganda and there are unconfirmed reports that he is likely to work with US rapper, Kanye West. The Nigeria singer, on his Instagram page, posted a picture of him and music executive, Bankuli saying “Divine connections! May God bless these two OG’s for me! When certain people speak! You listen!!!! CHE x OSHA.” Kanye is currently in Uganda to work on his upcoming album, Yandhi. According to XXL, Ye has also set up a pop up studio to enable him carry out his work while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Kanye had earlier told TMZ that he…
Seun Kuti is shaking a table that has a lot of singers on it following his comments where he said everyone wants to be Fela because they want to smoke weed and chase women. The music star and son to the late music icon, Fela Kuti made this known via his Instagram page on Monday, October 15, 2018. According to Seun Kuti, everyone wants to be Fela without taking the sacrifice and the call to duty. “People will never understand you without going through the education you have tried to promote. Every Tom Dick And Ashy is the new Fela…
Charly Boy’s daughter, Dewy Oputa who recently came out as a lesbian has celebrated her first year anniversary with her partner, SJ. The American based Dewy made this known via the joint Instagram page she shares with her lover on Monday, October 15, 2018, where she posted a number of photos of her boo and herself. According to her, it’s their first anniversary together and they plan to celebrate more years ahead. “Our first Pride celebration as a couple. Cheers to many more! 14/10/2018 #QPOC #QWOC #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #lesbiancouples #blacklesbians #blacklesbiancouples #lovewins #Nigeria #Atlanta #loveislove #dewyandsj #atlantapride ,” she captioned…
Kylian Mbappe’s inexorable rise as one of world football’s biggest stars has been nicely summed up by his appearance on the cover of Time magazine. The 19-year-old (NINETEEN!) having his image on the front of the iconic publication as one of it’s “Next Generation Leaders” for 2018 is the latest example of his star eclipsing that of Paris Saint-Germain teammate Neymar. The France international won the World Cup with Les Bleus this summer and has been received jubilantly in his home country since returning to domestic action. Meanwhile, Neymar has been working hard to bolster his waning position among the…
Michael Carrick ended his 19-year playing career in the summer to take his first coaching job at Manchester United. As a player he won five Premier League titles and the Champions League, as well as picking up 34 caps for England. But in his new autobiography, “Between the Lines” — the profits of which will go to the Michael Carrick foundation — the 37-year-old has revealed things did not always go as smoothly off the pitch, opening up about his battle with depression following the 2009 Champions League final defeat to Barcelona in Rome. In an interview, Carrick talks about…
Romelu Lukaku scored twice to earn Belgium a 2-1 victory over Switzerland in the Nations League on Friday, lifting the mood in the country after a week marred by match-fixing allegations. Belgium’s second win in the group means they have won 11 of their last 12 matches, the only blemish being the World Cup semifinal defeat by France in July. Lukaku broke the deadlock just before the hour mark, finding himself unmarked on the right as Thomas Meunier set him up for a left-footed shot that squeezed under the body of Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer. But the Belgian defence were…
Orphans in Malawi are set to receive over 100 Sadio Mane Liverpool shirts donated after the forward changed squad number in the summer. Mane took up Liverpool’s No. 10 jersey in July after it had previously been worn by Philippe Coutinho. Liverpool then offered supporters who had purchased Mane No. 19 shirts before the switch was announced the opportunity of a like-for-like exchange for a Mane No. 10 strip. Those No. 19 shirts have now been gathered and handed to KitAid, who are working with Friends of Mulanje Orphans (FOMO) to distribute the kit to the underprivileged children in Malawi.…
Mohamed Salah scored a wondergoal to take his Egypt tally up to 40 goals as the Pharaohs defeated Eswatini 4-1 in Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, but was forced to limp off late with an injury. The Liverpool forward found the net in the 45th minute directly from a corner following goals from Ahmed El Mohamady, Amr Warda and Trezeguet. Sibonginkosi Gamedze netted a consolation for the visitors. Salah’s goal makes him Egypt’s all-time top scorer in AFCON qualifying, with his tally of 13 putting him ahead of Hossam Hassan on 12. Hassan is the Pharaohs’ all-time top scorer…
Eric Bailly is ready to consider his future next summer if his prospects at Manchester United do not improve, sources said. The defender started 15 games in all competitions last season — one fewer than Henrikh Mkhitaryan who left in January — and has been restricted to three Premier League starts so far this term. He has been linked with moves to Arsenal and Tottenham but sources have told ESPN FC the 24-year-old is determined to give himself at least until the end of the season to win a regular place in Jose Mourinho’s team. United, according to sources, would…
Arsene Wenger to become their general manager after the January transfer window, with sporting director Antero Henrique’s future under threat, sources have said. Former Arsenal manager Wenger would be a likely replacement for Henrique, who has failed to secure deals for several PSG transfer targets. Wenger has told PSG he is keeping his options open, and although he would prefer a coaching position he has not ruled out the possibility of joining them if a significant role became available. The 68-year-old is unlikely to make any decision until nearer Christmas — and the Ligue 1 champions would look to replace…
Gernot Rohr has stressed the importance of a Nigerian victory against Libya in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo, but is confident that his side can live up to the occasion. Libya’s currently lead Group E on four points after thumping the Seychelles before demonstrating their obduracy by taking a point from South Africa in Durban on September 8. “I don’t see it as pressure,” Rohr said. “I see it as a pleasure to be playing this game, and I know that by the end of these two matches, we hope to be closer to qualifying for the…
Michael Carrick has talked about of his ambition to manage Manchester United but insists he has a lot to learn before he is ready for the Old Trafford hotseat. Carrick, 37, hung up his boots in the summer to begin his coaching career as part of Jose Mourinho’s backroom staff at Old Trafford, and the former midfielder is hopeful it is the first step on the road to proving he is up to the top job when the time comes. “It’s impossible for me to sit here and talk in those terms at this stage,” Carrick said at the launch…
Usain Bolt was wary of calling himself a professional footballer following a two-goal performance in his maiden start for Central Coast Mariners, a 4-0 friendly win over Macarthur South West on Friday. Calls for the eight-time Olympic champion sprinter to be offered a contract are growing, and while Bolt said he was pleased with his improvement he refused to label himself a pro yet. “Until I sign, I am not saying that,” he said after the match. “When we will sit down with the club, we will sit down and discuss that if we want to move forward and what…
As hilarious as this might sound, Made Kuti, son of music icon, Femi Kuti has revealed some of the rumours he has heard about the Afrikan shrine which includes sacrificing people. The latest member of Postive Force Band (Femi’s band) recently granted an interview where he spoke about returning to Nigeria, religion and the shocking rumours he has heard about the shrine. “Growing up in the shrine, I can’t tell you different because I didn’t know different, it was normal. My first shock of the shrine was the stigma it had when I started going to high school. I have…
It may be all over between music superstars Beyoncé and Jay-Z and former friends Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. And it appears to be all about rapper West’s support for US President Donald Trump. Reports have it that Jay-Z – real name Shawn Carter – and wife Beyoncé Knowles-Carter are sick of West’s political “bull***t”. “They are outraged over Kanye’s recent political rants,” a source said. The two married couples had been close but after Kardashian’s visit to the White House to discuss prison reform and her husband’s Saturday Night Live performance last week, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have reportedly severed…
The 1–4 Giants take on the 2–3 Eagles tonight, giving us our first look at how New York will rebound from the Odell Beckham Jr.-related controversy that began Sunday morning. And I’ve got to say, I really don’t think the NFL media or fans have truly appreciated both the absurdity and hilarity of Lil Wayne’s role in this controversy. The Giants had some fun with it earlier this week when the team blared a Wayne song during practice, and our video team at SI Now played around with it on Wednesday, but it seems not enough people have truly laughed…
Spotify passed its 10th anniversary this week, and in celebration of its furious growth spurt, the Swedish streaming service has come out with several all-time lists highlighting the music that’s risen to the top of its platform over that decade. (While founded in 2006, the company launched officially in 2008.) Those stats include most-streamed song every year since Spotify’s launch, most-streamed artists of all time, most-streamed song of all time — one gets the idea. Drake, Ed Sheeran and Eminem are the top-streamed artists of all time, while Sheeran’s “Shape of You” is the most-streamed song followed by Drake’s “One…