Beautiful Nollywood actress, Regina Chukwu‘s son, Richard clocked 13 years today December 10, 2015 and the role interpreter has taken to Instagram to celebrate him with a touching message. A mother of two, Regina Chukwu is one of the very popular names in the Yoruba movie industry. Though she’s Igbo, her footprints in the acting business can only be found alongside top Yoruba acts. Her popular films include Akun, Ewatomi, Idaro, Awolu ati Awalu and Ogunso to name but a few.
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Nigerian music act, Dammy Krane is 23 years old today. Born Emmanuel Oyindamola Johnson on December 10, 1992, Dammy Krane became popular for when he dropped his hit single, ‘My Dear’. His mum, Oluwakemi Oshodi was once into music promotion and management so Dammy Krane got exposed to music at an early stage. At the age of 6, he joined the children’s choir, attending several religious gigs where his group performed. He later formed a boy band with some of his friends while in secondary school known as The Cucumber. In January 2012, 18-year-old Dammy Krane got signed unto 2face…
Muyideen Oladapo aka Lala has just graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, Osun State. The popular actor now producer was one of the wave-making Yoruba actors before he left the scene to study Dramatic Arts at the respected higher institution. A native of Oshogbo, Lala had his primary education at Ansar-udeen Primary School and secondary school in Oshogbo. In 1995, he relocated to Lagos and started his acting career after joining Dagunro Theater Group. He thereafter acted in many plays and movies, before deciding to add to his training and further his academic achievement. Congratulations!
Isn’t that cool? Pop star, 2face Idibia was at his daughter, Isabella’s school today to celebrate her 7th birthday. Leaving everything he had to do, the father of seven found time to attend his little angel’s birthday in school and even sang along with the kids. Isabel is 2face’s first daughter out of his 2 kids with Annie.
Nicki Minaj‘s sibling, Jelani Maraj, showed up in court yesterday December 9, 2015 after being accused of raping a 12-year-old girl, multiple times. According to the New York Daily News, Maraj was joined by his mother, Carol Maraj and his lawyer, during his court appearance. According to HiphopDX, 37-year-old Jelani Maraj, showed up to the Nassau County courthouse for a preliminary hearing with the judge and lawyers on the case to set a trial schedule. Late last week, it was reported that Minaj put up the $100k bail to have her brother released from jail. Although she did post his…
Time Magazine has released the list of their 16 Most Influential Fictional Characters of 2015. Taraji P. Henson’s character as Cookie in Empire topped the list. According to TIME; “With her high-drama scheming and higher- drama wardrobe, the Lyon family matriarch (played by Taraji P. Henson) was the biggest draw on TV’s most popular new show, Empire , luring more than 13 million viewers a week. In addition to spawning countless memes and catchphrases , she also helped inspire a clothing line at Saks Fifth Avenue. As Cookie herself said, “That’s my name. Take a bite.”
Real Madrid was last week expelled out of the Copa del Rey for playing an ineligible player, Cherishev and Barcelona player Gerard Pique, known to cause controversy in Spanish football, went on Twitter to show his happiness at Madrid’s woes. Pique posted laughing enoji on Twitter last week just after news filtered in that Madrid will be expelled from the tournament. “Pique seems obsessed with us,” said Alvaro Arbeloa after Real Madrid’s 8-0 win over Malmo. “We’ll leave our wounds open and we’ll respond at the opportune moment.” “Maybe one day I’ll pop The Comedy Club on and he’ll be…
Last week boxer Floyd Mayweather shared a photo of a rare and exotic tiger from India he said he received as a gift. A lot of people had something to say about it…PETA, Social Media users and of course, Chrissy Teigen who kinda suggested that she hopes Floyd gets eaten by his pet tiger..lol “I ‘m okay with people having pet tigers because it increases their chances of being eaten by a tiger” she tweeted. In an interview with Fight Hype, Mayweather was asked about what Teigen said about him on Twitter. He claims not to know who she is.…
Following the Paris and San Bernadino attacks, Muslims have been criticized all over the the world. The CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg took to his official page on Wednesday, December 9, to show his support for the Muslim communities. “I want to add my voice in support of Muslims in our community and around the world,” He wrote. “After the Paris attacks and hate this week, I can only imagine the fear Muslims feel that they will be persecuted for the actions of others. As a Jew, my parents taught me that we must stand up against attacks on all…
Classically-trained artists have reimagined two of the most famous portraits in the world, Mona Lisa and King Henry VIII as Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. The rapper was transformed into King Henry VIII, known for his short temper and inflated ego – while the reality star is pictured as Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. The works of art, which took five days to make, were commissioned by online antique specialist www.LoveAntiques.com to celebrate its second birthday. Members of the public interested in owning their own artistic fusion can buy prints in various sizes from just £10, with money going towards Kanye’s…
50 Cent has announced the release of his latest mixtape. Titled ‘The Kanan Tape’, the mixtape is now available for streaming on DatPiff. The seven-track project opens with ‘Nigga Nigga’, a song which features Lil Boosie and Young Buck, and is produced by Bandplay.
The pair first sparked engagement rumours earlier in April 2015 when Nicki posted a picture of a heart shaped diamond ring on social media – but it looks like Meek Mill has forked out on an upgrade by getting second rock. Nick Minaj has just shown off one whopper of what many are calling an engagement ring! Nicki is understandably thrilled and posted two new shots of the huge square diamond cut on Instagram, sparking another engagement furnace. Meek had earlier hinted on Instagram his birthday plans for his rapper girlfriend by sharing a photo of three diamond stones.
U-23 Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, says his side were extremely lucky to secure a spot in the final of the Africa U-23 Nations Cup following their 1-0 win against Senegal in the semi-finals on Wednesday, reports Theinfostride.com. The hosts dominated the game, but were undaunted by their poor finishing and some brave goalkeeping by Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Emmanuel Daniel, who also saved a penalty late in the first half. Siasia admitted after the game that the Senegalese were better, but lost because of their inability to convert their chances. “I’m very happy to win against Senegal again after the African Cup…
Only two Nigerians will partake in the knockout round of this season’s Uefa Champions League with their respective clubs after Wednesday final round of games were decided in the group stages of the competition. Ahmed Musa fell short with CSKA Moscow and Theinfostride.com now runs the rule on the prospects of Nigerians still standing in the most glamourous club competition in the world. Moses Simon (KAA Gent) Simon was the provider of Gent’s first goal in the 2-1 win over previously undefeated Zenit St Petersburg at GHELAMCO Arena on Wednesday. The Super Eagles man has been in fine fettle in…
Pep Guardiola celebrated his 100th win as Bayern Munich coach as Robert Lewandowski scored both goals in Wednesday’s 2-0 Champions League win at Dinamo Zagreb. Bayern had already secured their place in the next round as Group F winners before the match at the Maksimir stadium in Zagreb which saw Guardiola reach his landmark figure in just 132 games at the Bavarian giants. Guardiola rested goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and brought in former Stuttgart ‘keeper Sven Ulreich who was playing just his second competitive game for the German champions. Ulreich proved up to the task, saving in the sixth minute from…
Arsene Wenger says Arsenal produced a “complete team performance” against Olympiakos to ensure qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League. France striker Olivier Giroud scored a hat-trick as the Gunners won 3-0 in Athens on Wednesday. It means Arsenal reached the knockout stages for the 16th successive season. When asked if it was one of his best European wins, Wenger said: “Yes, because we needed a perfect performance. I’m very proud.” Arsenal needed to win by two clear goals in Greece following a stuttering campaign which saw them lose their opening two games against Dinamo Zagreb and Olympiakos.…
elsea defender Gary Cahill has signed a new four-year contract with the Stamford Bridge club. The 29-year-old England international has made 177 Blues appearances since arriving from Bolton for about £7m in January 2012. His previous deal was due to expire at the end of next season. “I have achieved a lot here and I hope I can keep on learning, helping the team and lifting trophies over the next four years,” the centre-back said. “I’m really pleased to commit my future to Chelsea and it’s great the club has put their faith in me.” This season Cahill has played…
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says he had no issue with a players’ night out going on into Thursday morning. Striker Diego Costa, an unused substitute in Sunday’s draw at Tottenham, was one of those pictured exiting a London nightclub. Costa, who appeared to throw his bib at Mourinho at the weekend, will be in the squad to face Bournemouth on Saturday. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is also available after recovering from a knee injury. Mourinho said the players “needed” the party, which went ahead with his consent. “The next morning everyone trained very well, they were happy. They told me the…
It is the Premier League season that has everyone scratching their heads. Champions Chelsea are down in 14th. Leicester, bottom at Christmas last year, are top less than 12 months later. In fact, as this image below shows, the old cliche that anyone can beat anyone has never been more apt. Undoubtedly, there have been some strange results. he three promoted teams of Bournemouth, Watford and Norwich are all currently out of the relegation zone, which you might think is unusual. Lately, it’s not been that uncommon. In fact, it has happened twice in the previous five seasons. Newcastle United,…
in Form Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez has dismissed his team’s chances of winning the Premier League, despite being top. The Foxes narrowly avoided relegation last season but are two points clear at the summit after 15 games. But Mahrez, who took his goal tally to 11 with Saturday’s treble at Swansea, is more concerned at getting the eight more points needed to reach 40, a total usually enough for survival. “I don’t think we can win the league,” the 24-year-old told BBC World Service. “We just need to get the 40 points and then after that we will see.” Olympique…