Author: David Folami

Toby Grey shows off fierce looks in a new shoot created by celebrity stylist Jane Michael Ekanem. The singer and Grey Nation First Lady, sports a grey tuxedo dress with matching bralet under paired with lacy thigh high boots striking sultry poses released to mark her birthday today 8th May as she turns 23! She works the look with bubble gum ombre hair done in a centrepart. She wore soft bronzy makeup look and full lashes that flatter her face shape. The singer and song writer recently released two songs: ‘Na u’ featuring Ex Big Brother Naija house mate Soma…

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Pablo Zabaleta’s farewell is likely to garner much of the attention as Manchester City host West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday, but Pep Guardiola’s side still have work to do to secure a Champions League place. It was confirmed on Saturday that full-back Zabaleta will leave City at the end of this season after nine years at the club, with West Ham his likely destination. The Premier League match against Albion will mark his final home appearance, and the club are planning tributes to mark the occasion. Guardiola believes City need more players with Zabaleta’s commitment if they are to succeed…

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Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool’s 4-0 rout of West Ham proves they can cope with the pressure of fighting for Champions League qualification, but he warned his stars to guard against complacency. Liverpool’s destiny is in their own hands after a dominant display at the London Stadium and victory over relegated Middlesbrough next Sunday will secure a top four finish in the Premier League. If Arsenal drop points against Sunderland on Tuesday, Liverpool will make it back into Europe’s elite club competition before the last weekend of the season. “Part of our life is to handle pressure, to ignore the bad…

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Mauricio Pochettino described Tottenham Hotspur’s final day at White Hart Lane as “perfect”, but said moving into their new stadium would take the club to the next level. Local hero Harry Kane scored the decisive goal as Tottenham beat Manchester United 2-1 on Sunday in their last game at the Lane, which is due to be demolished and rebuilt in time for the 2018-19 season. The game was followed by a pitch invasion and then a ceremony involving Spurs greats from yesteryear, a rainbow breaking through the clouds with perfect timing as a shower of white tickertape brought the festivities…

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The ex-governor of Kano State, Alhaji Ibrahim Shekarau, has showered encomiums on Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose saying he’s the legend of Politics. Shekarau made this known during a visit to the state governor, where he also toured the state to see some of the ongoing projects by the governor. In his words: “The humane nature and policies of Fayose, has endeared him to the people while his political achievements made him a legend. “I am not surprised by the great performance of Governor Ayodele Fayose in Ekiti State. We were governors at the same time in 2003, though we…

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Olu Jacobs has glowing words for the Africa Fashion Week Nigeria team! The veteran actor commended the organizers of the annual fashion event for “creating a befitting platform showcasing the work of African designers and the vast tourism potential of the nation to the rest of the world”. The actor revealed after taking time off to be part of AFWN 2017 pre-event photo shoot at the Tinubu Square in Lagos. The event will take place on June 3rd and 4th 2017 at the National Theatre, Lagos. “The venue is symbolic. It is part of our rich cultural heritage, something the…

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Radamel Falcao scored twice as Monaco strode to within a point of the Ligue 1 title after Sunday’s 4-0 home win over Lille left them on the verge of dethroning Paris Saint-Germain. The Colombian striker netted either side of a Bernardo Silva goal before Junior Alonso bundled into his own net as Monaco reeled off a 10th straight league victory, although PSG’s 5-0 rout of Saint-Etienne prevented Leonardo Jardim’s side from officially securing the title. Monaco lead the reigning champions by three points — and have a game in hand against Saint-Etienne on Wednesday — ahead of next weekend’s final…

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Dakore Akande is the ultimate Genevieve Magazine cover girl in a plunging neckline detailed piece for the May 2017 issue. The actress and mum who shows off in a shimmery piece chose to show off decolletage in a tassel detailed dress looking all sorts of sultry regal. She sports the effortless glam look with fishbone straight hair done in sleek centrepart complete with glowing makeup look paired with vampy lips looking bronzed perfection! She opens up about her career and being a mum in the exclusive cover interview. On marriage she offers; “Marriage has made me more patient and accepting…

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Tennis champion Serena Williams on Friday, May 5, 2017, jetted off to Miami with 20 of her loved ones for a weekend-long bridal shower. The party train including her mum Oracene, sisters Venus, Lyn and Isha and closest girlfriends lodged at the 1 Hotel and Homes South Beach, now dubbed “the Wellness Hotel.” After checking in on Friday, the bride-to-be, and her ladies kicked off the festivities on Saturday morning with a relaxing “mind and movement” yoga and meditation class on the rooftop pool deck, followed by foot massages in an air-conditioned poolside cabana by the hotel’s Bamford Haybarn Spa.…

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Frank Ocean is demanding his father dismiss the $14million lawsuit filed against him. He also suggests that the complaint is barred by applicable statutes of limitations. In February, the ‘Blonde’ star was sued by his father Calvin Cooksey for defamation after accusing him of using a homophobic slur when he was a child. “I was six years old when I heard my dad call our transgender waitress a faggot as he dragged me out a neighbourhood diner saying we wouldn’t be served because she was dirty,” the 26-year old wrote in a post on his Tumblr. The essay was written…

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Many households in Yola had to make do with meals devoid of ‘fresh’ meat Saturday as butchers in the state went to polls to elect their leaders, thereby creating artificial scarcity of meat. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that because of the significance the butchers attached to this particular election, most of them abandoned the abattoirs and trooped to Lamido cinema, Yola, venue of the election. NAN reports that over 150 cattle, goats and sheep are being slaughter daily at the Yola abattoir, which was deserted Saturday due to the election. One of the butchers, Ali Musa, told NAN…

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The recently released Chibok girls will reunite with their parents on Friday, May 19, 2017, reports say. This was revealed to newsmen by the Chairman of the Chibok Community in Abuja, Mr. Hosea Tsambido on Sunday, May 14, 2017. According to Punch, Tsambido said “Many of the parents have identified their children through the photos and I was told that they are coming on Friday.” He also said he does not know if the Federal Government will be sponsoring the trip of the Chibok girls’ parents. The community leader said “I don’t know. What the parents told me was that…

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Benue Governor Samuel Ortom has challenged residents of the state not to hesitate to blow the whistle if they had any case of corruption against him or any of his appointees. “I have tried to run an open and transparent administration. Anyone with a case of corruption against me or any of my officials should blow the whistle and get the approved five per cent reward,” Ortom said on Sunday in Makurdi. He spoke at a children dedication and thanksgiving service organised by Pastor Daniel Unongo, the Government House Chaplain, whose wife delivered a set of twins after 18 years…

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Burnley will adopt a frugal approach and have no plans to splurge on big signings in the close season as they prepare for a second consecutive campaign in the Premier League, manager Sean Dyche has said. Despite a woeful away record, Burnley have won 10 games at Turf Moor to sit 15th in the standings on 40 points, with a victory at home to West Ham in their final match on Sunday giving them a chance of ending the season in 12th place. “We’ve never been market leaders financially,” Dyche told British media as Burnley avoided the drop for the…

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Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said that his team were sleepy in the second half and that he hopes their 3-1 defeat at AS Roma on Sunday will shake them from their slumber. Juventus failed to get the point they needed to win Serie A for the sixth time in a row despite taking a first-half lead against the second-placed side. They now need three points from their final two games to clinch the title. “In the second half, I realised after the first few passes that we were falling asleep, we were gifting them the ball,” Allegri told reporters. “It…

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Daniel Sturridge’s return to full fitness gives Liverpool more options tactically, manager Jurgen Klopp said after the striker opened the scoring in Sunday’s 4-0 Premier League win over West Ham United. Sturridge made his first league start since January after an injury-ridden season where he had multiple spells on the sidelines. “It’s a cool thing having Daniel in this shape. We had two options… but we wanted to create more space for Coutinho to play more passes and be more influential,” Klopp told reporters. “It’s nice that we can bring him into these games. His smartness was fantastic, and hopefully…

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The official trailer for the fourth season of “Power” is finally here. The trailer sees an imprisoned Ghost fighting for his life after being convicted for the murder of Greg Knox who was killed in season 3.. The trailer also sees Tasha trying to hold the family together – “we are family, we protect each other,” she says to her children. Angela also tries to distance herself from what she describes as her ‘biggest mistake’ – Ghost. The fourth season of “Power” will see the addition of “Fast and Furious” actor, Sung Kang, who joins as Ghost’s new adversary, Assistant…

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Monalisa Chinda covers this week edition of Vanguard Allure Magazine. The Nollywood actress who spoke about her career, marriage/how she found love again and her talk show chose flattering looks for the cover story styled by celebrity stylist Moses Ebite. She sports a simple dark maroon pieces complete with flurry sash topped with statement neckpiece and blonde hair complete with fierce matte red lips for the cover shot. She chose a camel dress with matching court shoes topped with a graceful wrap kimono and a pixie cut with icy glowing makeup look for another shot for the spread. Credits: Creative…

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‘Mad over you’ singer Runtown dropsfirst official song of the year 2017. The crooner has found inspiration for another potentially big hit song titled ‘For Life’ produced by Krizbeatz. According to Runtown, “It takes a lot of time to make classic songs and I’m glad I’ve put in the time for my fans to enjoy only the best sound from me and that’s why we put out the song with a lyric video so my fans can truly feel and understand every word of the song”.

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Sometimes, the most difficult thing about losing a loved one is recovering the hope and the strength to keep living. Kunle Afolayan’s latest movie “Roti” is a collaboration between African Magic films and Golden Effects Pictures. Just like “Omugwo,” Afolayan makes a fine detour in style and subject matter after his series of whodunit productions such as “October 1,” “The CEO” and “Figurine.” “Roti” is a psychological drama that explores pain and loss felt by parents who lose a child they waited 10 years to have. It is an emotional analysis of grief, a movie about finding the strength to…

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