Nollywood actress and filmmaker Bimbo Thomas has come out to urge Nigerian parents to be more intentional about teaching their kids indigenous languages. She recently had her say during an interview with Saturday Beats after the viral appearance of her son, Jayden Olanrewaju, who introduced himself as Ogbeni Ajadi on the popular Yoruba game show, “Masoyinbo,” and fans have been reacting. According to her, while she regularly speaks Yoruba to her son at home, he also developed a natural passion for speaking the language on his own, and that birthed the fluency he recently flaunted on TV. She then cautioned…
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Barcelona legend Luis Suarez has come out to hail teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Yamal has shown incredible maturity at an early age, and he loves how the youngster takes responsibility during important matches. Suarez added that Lamine still has a lot to learn as a footballer, but he is clearly on the right path. His words, “Lamine is a player who is showing maturity at an early age compared to others. He shows great maturity at the age of 17. He takes…
Ghanaian music promoter Ananzo has come out to say that he has not received the $5,000 Davido promised him. He recently shared that David Adeleke’s promise is starting to look like a publicity stunt, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even though he is disappointed to have not received the money yet, it still does not change the fact that Davido uplifted his career with his recognition, which has given him a lot of lucrative deals. He added that before promoting Davido’s music, he majorly relied on charity and odd jobs to survive, but all that changed the…
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has urged the club to pursue the signature of Victor Osimhen instead of Viktor Goykeres. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Manchester United clearly needs a centre-forward with experience, and he would choose Osimhen ahead of Gyokeres mainly for that reason. Ferdinand added that the Nigerian forward has more than proven himself in multiple leagues already, and he is currently doing well for his national team. His words, “[Man United need] a centre-forward with experience. That’s it. I think United can go and…
Popular content creator Mummy Wa has come out to speak about the challenges that come with being stereotyped in the Nollywood industry. She recently had her say during an interview with Pot-Pourri, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she is more than ready to show a different side to her if given the opportunity, even though Nigerians really love her comedic persona as Mummy Wa on their screens. The skitmaker added that she never fails to remind people that she is an actress who can do justice to any character she is asked to portray. Her words, “Every…
Inter Miami striker Luis Suarez has come out to say that expectations have been very high for the club ahead of the tournament. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, because of the clubs that are coming to compete in America and the level of competition they will provide, Inter Miami will need to stay calm and make the most of the tournament. Suarez added that a lot of people will be paying attention to what Inter Miami does during the competition, but the players will not play under…
Pastor Paul Adefarasin has come out to celebrate fathers and mothers across Nigeria. He recently marked Father’s Day by hailing mothers who also played a father’s role in the lives of their kids, and Nigerians have been reacting. Flaunting lovely family photos to hail responsible fathers and single mothers, the clergyman shared that the world needs better fathers because anyone raising a child is automatically raising a generation in Nigeria, and such a person deserves a lot of recognition for a job well done. He then applauded strong women who have made sacrifices to fill the gap of absent fathers…
Emile Heskey has come out to say that Manchester City and Pep Guardiola are under pressure ahead of the Club World Cup. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the club will have to win the tournament or give everything to get as far as possible, else, their latest money splash in the transfer market will definitely be questioned. Heskey added that Pep kept his job after a poor season in England, but he clearly cannot afford another underwhelming campaign. His words, “Yeah, 100 percent. City have to win…
Popular crossdresser Bobrisky has come out to blast Nigerian politicians. This is coming after around 200 people were brutally murdered by suspected herdsmen in Yelwata, Benue State. According to him, Nigerian leaders deserve criticism for their lackadaisical attitude towards the violence in Benue, especially after the urgent meeting they organized during his ordeal with the EFCC. He added that the level of misplaced priority in Nigeria is such a huge shame that needs to be addressed. His words, “Senator/house representative didn’t call urgent meeting over the kiling happening in benue.. But they can call urgent meeting when it comes to…
Legendary Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has urged Ruben Amorim to consider giving Antony another chance at Old Trafford. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even he knows his request might not be realistic at this point, he’ll keep Antony at the club and sign a experienced striker this summer. Edwin, however, added that he is not in a position to dictate the club’s incomings or outgoings. His words, “Luckily, I’m not in a position anymore to dictate at a club which kind of players have…
Popular Nigerian disc jockey, DJ Obi, has come out to say that Skepta deserves more recognition for his contribution to Afrobeats. He recently shared that the British rapper has done more than enough to help Nigerian music cross over internationally. According to him, Skepta’s efforts have gone a long way towards aiding the promotion of Afrobeats via his collaboration with Wizkid and other Nigerian artists, and his voice on “Ojuelegba remix” helped to shift the global perception of African music. He added that even though Nigerian singers were already making waves locally, certain foreign allies played a major role in…
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has come out to say that he is confident that the club can become the inaugural champions of the Club World Cup. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Bayern Munich are certainly one of the favourites to win the tournament because the German club is good enough to beat anyone in the competition. Kane added that he and his teammates are working really hard to prepare well for the Club World Cup. His words, “We’re certainly one of the favourites. I think this…
Popular singer Miley Cyrus has come out to open up on how her parents’ divorce made life very challenging for her and her siblings. She recently had her say on the latest episode of Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky, and fans have been reacting. According to her, half of her family wasn’t speaking to one another at some point during her parents’ on-and-off relationship, and they couldn’t even seek therapy after their eventual divorce because they were just too messy as a family for that. Miley added that she eventually got creative and went the “emotional decluttering” route to bring them…
Spain manager Luis de La Fuente has come out to blast Lamine Yamal’s critics. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Spanish football’s self-destructive tendencies is clearly at play again, and it is important for Spaniards to fight the urge to build up new stars, only to tear them down with media criticism. Luis added that there must be a balance that ensures no one gets carried away and no one gets overly criticized over the smallest mishaps. His words, “Lamine Yamal? In Spain, we’re very self-destructive – we…
Popular singer Timi Dakolo has come out to share a note he received from one of his daughters complaining that her mother, Busola Dakolo, is biased towards her. In the note, his daughter claimed that her mum punished her after a disagreement between her and her brother, Alex Dakolo. According to Halle, she felt bad because her mother made certain allowances for her brother, and never did the same for her. Confirming that she knew she was wrong to do what she was punished for, Halle said that she just did not like her mother’s partial judgment. Reacting, Timi Dakolo…
Barcelona legend Gerard Pique has come out to reveal who should win the next Ballon d’Or award. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal should be praised for the exceptional seasons they both had for club and country, and he feels honoured to have shared a dressing room with both players. Pique added that he would prefer Yamal to win the award because he plays for Barcelona football club. His words, “I played with both of them (Dembele and Yamal). I had the opportunity…
Popular Nigerian disc jockey, DJ Big N, has come out to warn aspiring DJs across the country. He recently warned newcomers who are entering the DJ scene without being passionate about the job to reconsider their decision. According to him, a lot of depth is required to excel in the business, so any upcoming DJ trying to delve into the business without both qualities is wasting his or her time. He further warned that the music-playing business is not an escape route, so newcomers should avoid the industry if they do not have a deep love for music. His words,…
Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has come out to insist that he is not trying to replace Kevin De Bruyne at the club. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even though the Belgian midfielder is one of his idols, he plans to be his own man at the Etihad Stadium. Tijanni added that he is already looking forward to learning new things in the English Premier League. “I’m not here to replace him [De Bruyne]. I have to play my own game. But I take things from different…
Nollywood actor Adeniyi Johnson has come out to urge men to learn to pray fervently before choosing a woman to marry. He shared that he recently heard a wife passionately praying against her husband for her own selfish gain, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the woman was seriously praying for her husband to never have too much money, and it was borne out of fear that he might marry someone else once he is rich. He added that while he doesn’t know whether to describe the woman’s mentality as ignorant or impoverished, it is further proof that…
Popular activist and social commentator VeryDarkMan has responded to Davido flaunting another clip of his luxury car collection in what appeared to be a clapback. Recall that VDM recently blasted Davido and Burna Boy for showing off new cars despite the ongoing hardship across Nigeria. Unfazed by the clapback, VDM said that nobody should expect him to flatter any celebrity’s ego even if they are his friends. According to him, Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid are not divine beings, and it doesn’t matter how famous they are, they are still human like everyone else. VDM added that he is fully…