Several Nigerian celebrities assembled on Sunday Night for the premiere of “Lara and the Beat.” The star-studded premiere held on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria. The event was attended by the cast and crew including Seyi Shay, Vector, Somkele Idhalama, Chioma Akpotha, Biola Alabi, Lala Akindoju, Saidi Balogun, Folu Storms and Deyemi Okanlawon. Others at the event were Joke Silva, Bisola Aiyeola, Wale Ojo, Tope Tedela, Beverly Naya, Bolanle Olukanni , Sound Sultan, Lagos State Commissioner for information, Steve Ayorinde, Ufuoma McDermott, Toyin Aimakhu, Tosin Odunfa among others. “Lara and the Beat” is a coming of…
Author: David Folami
Ifan Ifeanyi Micheal Productions has unveiled Toke Makinwa as the latest addition to the star-studded cast of “Foreigner’s God.” Makinwa joins talented actors such as Pete Edochie, Onyeka Onwenu, Ini Dima-Okojie, Sharon Ooja, Sam Dede, Linda Osifo, Annie Idibia, Toyin Abraham, Lala Akindoju and Kunle Idowu. Speaking recently about her character ‘Go-Go,’ the OAP said she went through series of emotions when she was informed of the role. “When I was informed of the role by the producer, I went through a series of emotions; fear, doubt compassion. Rape is a huge issue, millions of women out there suffer in…
Jim Iyke is not that celebrity you can throw jabs at and go scot-free then have a rethink because the actor said he would not relent to call you out. The talented actor made this known while granting an exclusive interview. He was asked why he fights back dirty when people throw jabs at him online and the actor gave a calculative analysis (Lol) of why he does that. “I am not in competition with anybody and I can’t remember last time I looked left or right and that is why I’ extremely disagreeable if you come into my space…
Davido’s manager, Asa Asika was spotted with female disc jockey, DJ Cuppy at the 2017 Wireless festival in London. Asika and Cuppy were both spotted behind the stage just before Davido’s performance at the music festival on Saturday, July 7, 2018. The pair spotted a neck chain with a ‘The Plug’ pendant while they watched Davido perform to a multitude of fans at the music festival. On Tuesday, May 15, 2018, DJ Cuppy took to her Twitter page and posted a cute photo showing herself and Asika all loved up. The two have been a pair since their romance became…
Chimamanda Adichie has revealed that she didn’t think she would be a good mother to her child. The author made this known while granting an interview with David Marchese of the Vulture. According to her, she didn’t think she would be a good mother because of her dedication to her art. “Yes. I used to think I wouldn’t be a good mother because I was so dedicated to my art. I said to myself, I have nephews and nieces who I adore, and I helped raise them, so those will be my children. That’s what I thought for a long…
Waje is presently not a happy woman because some hoodlums in Lagos have vandalised her car. The beautiful singer shared on her Instagram page on Monday, July 9, 2018, a photo of the part of the car that was vandalised. She went to reveal who she felt was responsible for it. “See what happened to my car over the weekend! When you go to a restaurant or lounge and there’s no space to park inside, drive off. I bet u it’s the security men paid to watch the cars that did this to me. Don’t forget to preorder #kpolongo #RV,”…
Justin Bieber is the latest male celebrity about to live the bachelorhood life as he now engaged to Hailey Baldwin. According to reports, the singer popped the question at a Bahamas resort where family and friends were told to put down their photos so he could propose. CNN and E! News confirmed reports of the engagement, which Bieber’s parents also appeared to celebrate online. Justin Bieber’s dad took to his Instagram page to announce the good news, saying he was happy about the latest move by his son. “@justinbieber Proud is an understatement! Excited for the next chapter!” he wrote.…
Victor Lindelof has dismissed claims of him experiencing a turbulent season and insisted he learnt a lot from Jose Mourinho. The Swede didn’t have the best debut campaign in comparison to some of his teammates such as Romelu Lukaku or Nemanja Matic but wasn’t as poor as others either. Despite the excitement of United fans when Lindelof was signed, it quickly became clear that he would need a year to adjust to his new surroundings. However, the centre-back grew in stature as the season went on and has impressed with his nation so far at the World Cup, gaining plaudits…
The Red Devils are into the World Cup semi-finals after beating the Selecao 2-1, with Roberto Martinez considered to have got his tactics spot on. Brazil had no idea how to contend with Belgium’s ferocity on the counter during the first half of the Red Devils’ “really beautiful” 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win, according to Kevin De Bruyne. Belgium went into half-time 2-0 up thanks to a Fernandinho own goal and De Bruyne’s fierce strike, giving a Brazil side previously seen as World Cup favourites a mountain to climb. Both goals came as the result of swift counter-attacks – De…
Luka Modric moved to Tottenham Hotspur in 2008 England had endured a summer without tournament football, having missed out on the European Championships. The Croatia midfielder would spend four seasons at White Hart Lane and it was a period in which he had a close-up view of the travails of the England team; the angst, anger and division that characterised the feel of it. England would qualify for the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012 but there was little to write home about from either. They flopped at the former, with one of the low points being Wayne Rooney’s on-camera…
Vedran Corluka reckons that the influence of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has played a role in England’s reaching the World Cup semi-final for the first time in 28 years. The Lokomotiv Moscow defender previously played in the Premier League for Man City and Spurs, and he may just have a point as Guardiola was the manager of Barcelona when Spain won football’s biggest prize in 2010 and then in 2014 he was the coach of Bayern Munich when Germany triumphed in Brazil. Croatia will face England in the semi-final on Wednesday night, with the winner set to face either…
Rio Ferdinand has said Lukaku is making World Cup competition look like playground football with his power and pace Romelu Lukaku “shouldn’t be allowed to play”, says Rio Ferdinand, with the Manchester United striker making World Cup competition with Belgium look like playground football. The burly frontman headed to Russia this summer on the back of a debut campaign at Old Trafford which delivered 27 goals. With his confidence high, the 25-year-old has proved to be an inspirational presence for the other Red Devils that he represents. Lukaku has netted four goals so far, while it was his surging run…
Antonio Conte took charge of Chelsea’s preseason preparations with a double session at Cobham on Monday, sources have said. The Blues players not involved in the World Cup reported to the club’s training base on Saturday and Sunday for fitness tests overseen by one of the club’s sports scientists, but sources told ESPN FC that Conte intended to begin working with those present on Monday unless he was sacked before then. Chelsea’s coaching situation remains uncertain. They have been attempting to extricate Maurizio Sarri from his contractual obligation to Napoli for more than a month without success, while Conte is…
A Brazil elimination in a World Cup is never an ordinary event. With a Selecao exit comes an avalanche of grief, soul-searching and copious amounts of drama. Few other top footballing nations would have a famous commentator ranting on about the political and economical situation of the country — like TV Globo’s Galvao Bueno did after Brazil’s 2-1 defeat to Belgium on Friday night — in the process of analysing what went wrong on the pitch. “Our country is going through serious problems, and a World Cup victory wouldn’t make it better. It’s a sad moment, but no 7-1.” Ah,…
Among the many Manchester United players to have enjoyed a fine World Cup, happiest must be Romelu Lukaku and Paul Pogba, who will be in opposition Tuesday when Belgium and France meet in St. Petersburg in the first semifinal. For England, Ashley Young, Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford have all starred. Among the others, while we should pass on David De Gea’s displays for Spain, Victor Lindelof was exceptional for Sweden, Marcos Rojo’s round-of-16-place clinching winner vs. Nigeria was the high point of Argentina’s troubled tournament and Belgium’s Marouane Fellaini has showed why managers like him, even if so many…
Joe Hart was among a handful of big names back at Manchester City for their first day of preseason training on Monday. City boss Pep Guardiola returned to the Etihad Campus without the vast majority of his senior players due to their World Cup commitments. Hart, who has spent the last two seasons on loan, firstly at Italian side Torino and last year with West Ham, was back at City after being left out of Gareth Southgate’s England squad. The 31-year-old has 12 months remaining on his contract and sources have said that he is seeking a permanent move away…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has hailed Sweden’s World Cup campaign, writing on Twitter that “every player should get a Golden Ball in Sweden.” Sweden’s run ended when they were beaten 2-0 by England in the quarterfinals on Saturday, but former captain Ibrahimovic said Janne Andersson’s side had enjoyed a memorable tournament. “Every player should get a Golden Ball in Sweden,” he wrote.”What they did will be remembered forever. Thank you for the show.” Sweden’s defeat meant Ibrahimovic lost a bet with David Beckham, meaning he must watch an England game at Wembley with him. Beckham had said he would buy Ibrahimovic whatever…
For two reasons, Jorge Sampaoli was a strange choice to take over as Argentina coach a year ago. The first one has been made all too clear by results over the past few months, and especially the past two weeks. There is a glaring incompatibility between his basic idea and the resources available to him. Sampaoli has always favoured a furious high press, squeezing the opponents in their half of the field, creating two-against-one situations down the flanks, throwing men forward. It is a bold approach, which carries plenty of risks — too many risks in the absence of any…
German Football Association general manager Oliver Bierhoff has admitted it could have been a mistake to take Mesut Ozil to the World Cup amid the controversy involving Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The day before the announcement of Germany’s preliminary squad, Ozil and Ilkay Gundogan had their picture taken with Erdogan during the president’s visit to London, sparking a barrage of criticism. But while Gundogan published a statement on social media committing himself to “German values,” Ozil remained quiet throughout and became a topic of debate, and Bierhoff told Die Welt that as a result the federation should have handled…
Manchester United will raise the curtain on the new 2018-19 Premier League season when they take on Leicester City at Old Trafford on Friday, Aug. 10. The game was confirmed to kick off 24 hours ahead of previously scheduled when U.K. television broadcast rights holders Sky Sports and BT Sport revealed their selections for the first two months of the campaign. It is the second season in a row that Leicester, shock champions in 2015-16, have been chosen for the opening game. They were involved in a thrilling 4-3 defeat at Arsenal last term, with the Gunners scoring twice in…