Former BBNaija housemate Tacha has shared why she decided to host her ongoing Guinness World Record attempt for the most makeovers done in 24 hours in Nigeria. The influencer recently revealed that she initially planned to host it in the United Kingdom. Speaking during a short break on Sunday with Influencer Egungun at her Tacha Beauty Festival, presently holding at the John Randle Centre for Yorùbá Culture & History in Lagos, Natasha Akide revealed that she made the decision to highlight Nigeria’s creative potential and put her country’s beauty industry on a global map. According to her, while the original…
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England manager Thomas Tuchel has said that every English player must earn the right to play for EPL clubs. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even though the number of homegrown players has dipped alarmingly in recent years, domestic clubs are not to blame for footballers not fighting hard enough. He added that young English players cannot expect special treatment by EPL teams just because they are from the country. His words, “It is competition. It is high level sport. The players have to fight their way to…
Popular singer and co-founder of Livespot360, Darey Art Alade, has said that his years of experience across different stages of the entertainment industry help him connect deeply with young artistes. He recently reflected on his journey from being a contestant on MTN Project Fame to becoming a judge, coach and show host. Speaking on the Afropolitan Podcast, Darey shared that his many transitions over the years have been nothing short of humbling and fulfilling. According to him, his career evolution allows him to give the younger artists the same kind of opportunities he once sought, and he is super grateful…
Former Arsenal defender Sol Campbell has said that Arne Slot was lucky to have inherited this title-winning Liverpool squad. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, unlike Mikel Arteta, who has had to build his squad from scratch, Slot was simply fortunate to take over a good team and win the league with committed players. Campbell added that the understanding in Arsenal’s defence will be key to winning the English Premier League title this season. His words, “I think slow is good sometimes. Some people are lucky. Arne Slot…
Popular singer Iyanya has called for more empathy towards celebrities. He recently reminded fans that fame does not exempt Nigerian celebrities from emotional struggles. In a post shared on X, the “Kukere” crooner reflected on the pressures of fame, stating that life as a celebrity is a double-edged sword. According to him, public figures are human beings like everyone else with deep feelings and struggles, so fans should learn to stop treating them like robots. “We need to understand that celebs are humans with deep feelings and struggles like everyone else. Beyond the media glamorisation of their lives and personalities…
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has said that he always wanted to remain at the club this summer. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the reports saying he opted to remain at the club to stay in his best shape for the World Cup are false, and both parties actually wanted him to stay in Manchester. Bruno, however, added that he cannot predict what the future holds for him beyond the current season. His words, “I didn’t close the door on moving to Saudi Arabia because of the…
BBNaija winner Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has said that she would like to work with Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele. She recently had her say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to Imisi, her participation in the Big Brother house helped showcase her acting talent and further ignited her passion for the movie industry, so she is very grateful to the established actors who inspired her to follow their path. Emphasizing that her authenticity and vulnerability endeared her to the audience, she added that she lived her truth in the house. Her…
Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann has defended Florian Wirtz’s underwhelming form at Liverpool. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the midfielder’s new teammates are to blame for his slow start to life in England because the German clearly creates a lot of chances in the EPL. Nagelsmann added that as soon as Wirtz gets used to English football, he’ll silence his critics on the pitch. His words, “Even if he hasn’t scored a goal, he’s the player who creates the most chances in the Premier League. It’s not his…
Former BBNaija housemate Cross Okonkwo has shared why he decided to marry his fiancée. He recently revealed what made him decide to spend the rest of his life with her, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he met his woman in church, and her spiritual life is one of the most important qualities that immediately drew him to her. Cross added that he once dreamt about marrying a tall, beautiful, and light-skinned woman, and his fiancée fits that description perfectly. His words, “I love the fact that she’s very sweet, calm, and calculated. She has a very big…
Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi has said that Mikel Arteta signed him to push the club towards the EPL title. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even if he has had to adapt to playing faster and more direct, he joined Arsenal because he wouldn’t have to change his profile much to suit the club’s style of play. Zubimendi added that changing his profile at a new club would have been a mistake he’d regret throughout his career. His words, “The mentality is: be a man. Go into clashes…
Former BBNaija Season 10 finalist, Dede, has dismissed claims that regional bias cost her the grand prize. She recently revealed that Imisi won the competition on merit, and fans have been reacting. According to her, Imisi won the show because she got the highest votes out of all the housemates, including her, so people should learn to respect the voting process. Dede added that she is open to exploring opportunities in entertainment and other creative industries outside the house. Her words, “I don’t think it had anything to do with the region. It’s about votes, she got the highest votes,…
Football legend Michel Platini has said that Kenan Yildiz is being played out of position at Juventus. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the young Turkish talent should be operating through the middle rather than on the wing, and such misprofiling of talented players is becoming a major issue in modern football. He added that even though Yildiz has been one of Juventus’ bright spots this season, he still has to be played correctly. His words, “He’s a number 10 and for me he should play in the…
Nollywood actor Saheed Balogun has explained why he has been mingling with politicians lately. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he is seen more with political figures because of his desire to better understand Nigeria’s governance system and promote political orientation among citizens. Balogun added that he was one of the first actors to openly associate with politicians during the 2023 elections, and his support for President Bola Tinubu was driven by trust and conviction. His words, “In 2023, I’m one of the first actors that mingles with…
Manchester City legend Kyle Walker has said that he never should have joined AC Milan on loan. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, because Man City were uncharacteristically struggling under Pep Guardiola at the time, he believes it was a selfish decision by him to leave. Walker added that even though he really wanted to experience playing abroad, he should’ve stayed to help City. His words, “The first one in line when things are not going really well” and, given that, he asked: “At that time in the…
Popular singer Johnny Drille has opened up about his musical journey. He recently revealed how he struggled to find his place in the church community despite starting out there. According to him, despite serving as a music director in church, he never truly felt like his style of music belonged there. He added by admitting that his transition from Gospel to mainstream music came with backlash from some members of his Christian community. His words, “I didn’t feel like my music was predominantly in church. Every now and then, I get invited to churches to sing, which is kind of…
England midfielder Jude Bellingham has spoken up about the negativity and scrutiny that athletes face on social media. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he has had several moments of self-doubt while trying to maintain a macho image on and off the pitch, but now he realizes that there is a need for more openness about mental health in football. Bellingham added that he no longer reads social media comments about himself to protect his sanity. His words, “With the development of social media and technology, there are…
Disqualified BBNaija Season 10 housemate, Faith Adewale, has finally spoken publicly since his exit from the reality TV show. He recently reflected on his journey, struggles, and lessons learned from his time in the Big Brother house. In a monologue video uploaded on his YouTube channel, the reality star, who was disqualified for physical assault during the “10/10” edition of the show, opened an almost 4-minute video with a dramatic tone, saying, “Faith is dead, but before he passed on, he wanted to tell you stories that meant the world to him. So listen carefully.” Narrating how a single SMS…
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has asked critics to leave Lamine Yamal alone. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the Barcelona and Spain star is clearly a great talent who has passion for football and wants to win every match he features in. He added that 18-year-old kids are expected to make mistakes, so people should let Yamal live his life in peace. His words, “You can see [Lamine] has passion for football and that’s the only thing he mustn’t lose. The rest is just his life. People…
Popular Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has rubbished allegations that she sabotages other female artists in the Nigerian music industry. She recently dared her accusers to provide evidence or name any artist that she has sabotaged. Speaking on the “Off Air” podcast, Tiwa refuted the reports, suggesting that some promoters could be using her name as an excuse to limit the number of female acts booked for shows. According to her, anyone who has proof of her trying to block a fellow female singer’s shine should present it to back the accusation beyond a reasonable doubt. “If you’ve heard from anybody…
Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi has said that Yamal was always destined for stardom. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the Spaniard’s meteoric rise from La Masia to the first team is not shocking to him because the forward’s potential was so obvious from a young age. He added that despite his recent criticism, Yamal continues to display maturity way beyond his years. His words, “When I arrived, Lamine was already at Barca. From a young age, you could see he was going to make it. I’m very happy…