Author: David Folami

Simi has sparked up rumours that she might be engaged after getting spotted with a ring that was obvious on her right finger. The singer who just wrapped up her concert in London shares a post on her IG today. She captures herself wearing the ring along with a caption “Omo Charlie” hinting that she is having a good time in the United Kingdom. In response, Simi’s fans have stirred up rumours about an imminent wedding. Perhaps a reflection of their desire for the singer who is only linked with Adekunle Gold for the time-being. The pair share an intimacy…

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Can you believe it guys? It’s exactly one year since the now famous wedding between Banky W and Adesua Etomi and the singer says she is the best decision he has made in his adult life. Banky W took to his Instagram page on Monday, November 19, 2018, where he posted an appreciation message to his wife, Adesua Etomi. In his post, he went on to pray for his fans to find the right partner as he did. “By far the best decision I have made in my adult life, was to wait until I found my wife. People will…

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Davido isn’t taking his forthcoming birthday lightly as he gotten for himself a Richard Mille wristwatch worth $300,000. The music star took to his Instagram page on Saturday, November 17, 2019, where he posted a photo of his newly acquired expensive wristwatch. According to him, this is just one of the gifts he decided to spoil himself with. “Early Bday Gift @richardmilleofficial … No cap !! Do the maths @bernardcollignon,” he captioned the photo. It didn’t end there, as the singer went on to post a photo of a customised necklace from luxury jewelry designer ‘Ice Box’ which according to…

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Was Paul Okoye shading his twin brother’s wife, Lola Okoye with his latest Instagram post? So Sunday, November 18, 2018, was Peter and Paul Okoye’s birthday and the social media buzz was explosive as everyone prayed they reconciled their differences including their wives, but looks like Paul isn’t having any of it as he took to his Instagram stories on Sunday, November 18, 2018, where he posted what seems like a shade towards Lola Okoye. “Beware of people who preach love outside, but inside the plant evil seeds….may God soften their wickedness,” he wrote. It would be recalled that Lola…

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Diddy has broken silence since the passing of his ex Kim Porter three days ago. The death of Porter on Thursday, November 15, 2018, has meant a nightmare for the rapper. He plans to pay tribute to her and has started with a social media post describing their union as an “unexplainable relationship”. While the rapper tries to find words to describe his relationship with the deceased, a more recent ex Cassie has shown up to offer support. A day after Kim Porter’s death, the pair are reportedly spotted together in Los Angeles. According to E! News, a source confirms…

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Linda Ikeji has been queried for a post revealing an Online Editor John Abayomi as the owner of gossip site Instablog9ja. This article published on Thursday, November 15, 2018, described Abayomi as “the mystery person behind the instagram blog”. According to a report by the Guardian News, she might get sued for the publication which has reportedly caused the Editor some problems at Punch News where he is alleged to be a staff. In a letter reportedly addressed to Linda Ikeji, the alleged owner of Instablog9ja has demanded an apology for portraying him as “an imposter, a fraudster and a…

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Ivan Rakitic will miss the winner-takes-all Nations League game against England at Wembley on Sunday due to injury, manager Zlatko Dalic said on Friday. Rakitic, who plays for Barcelona, came off in the 67th minute of the 3-2 home win over Spain on Thursday which gave Croatia the chance to top League A Group 4 and claim a place in next year’s four-team finals. “He will go to Barcelona, it’s a serious injury. You know that I usually take no risk. If there is a doubt that the injury could be serious, then we let him rest,” Dalic told Sky…

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Before breaking into the Vasteras team as a teenager, Victor Lindelof had his head shaved. It was the idea of Robin Blomme — the injured right-back Lindelof was set to replace — because he thought it would make the 16-year-old look tougher. Blomme did the honours in the dressing room after training one day. No one was sure whether Lindelof was ready for senior football in Sweden’s Division One North (the third tier of the league pyramid) but at least he would look the part. “He wasn’t a clear star but he found a way to get into the team,”…

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The Nations League is giving European national team football a welcome shot of competitive action. A similar thing happened to South America in 1996, when the current marathon format of World Cup qualification was introduced. Until that point, the continent’s 10 teams were split into groups. The process was a quick one, and there were times when the teams — especially those who failed to make the cut — would have massive gaps between competitive fixtures. From 1996, all that came to an end. Instead there were 18 tough rounds of matches, with no European-style minnows merely making up the…

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Belgium were at a loss to explain their astonishing collapse against Switzerland on Sunday, when they threw away a two-goal lead, conceded five goals in an hour and missed out on the final four of the Nations League. Some players felt the World Cup semifinalists might have got carried away after they went two goals ahead after only 17 minutes. Certainly there was a point shortly after their second goal when Belgium were passing the ball around in midfield to cheers from their fans where they seemed to be tempting fate. “Arrogance? No, we were surprised on counter-attacks, we forgot…

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A 1-1 draw against Bafana Bafana on Johannesburg on Saturday was enough for the Super Eagles qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with one game to spare. Samuel Kalu excelled in an unfamiliar wing-back role, and forced the opener, but who else impressed for Nigeria? After missing two tournaments, and starting qualification badly, sealing the ticket with one game to spare is a credit to the character of Gernot Rohr’s side. Despite a few hiccups, the defence held firm, and Ikechukwu Ezenwa barely had a save to make. After the high of exhilarating games against Libya, the disjointed…

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Gernot Rohr would not dwell on two disallowed goals as he celebrated Nigeria’s qualification for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations finals with a 1-1 draw against South Africa at the FNB Stadium on Saturday. Nigeria return to the continental showpiece for the first time since 2013 after securing the point they needed to ensure they could not finish outside of the top two in Group E. They went ahead through an own-goal from South Africa defender Buhle Mkhwanazi, but conceded late in the first half as Lebo Mothiba drew the hosts level. Nigeria also had two goals ruled out…

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Harry Kane has said England must take their opportunity to win the UEFA Nations League after reaching the semifinals next summer. England came from behind to beat World Cup finalists Croatia 2-1 at Wembley, a result that saw Gareth Southgate’s side progress to a four-team mini tournament in Portugal and relegated their opponents. “It’s definitely an opportunity for us,” Kane said. “It’s another semifinal, two wins away from winning a trophy, so whoever we play will be a tough game when you look at the other groups. “We are going to have to beat another top nation, but we have…

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Christian Pulisic will not move in the January transfer window, Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc told kicker amid the U.S. international’s links with Chelsea and Liverpool. Pulisic is under contract at Dortmund until 2020, and has so far not agreed to a new deal with the Bundesliga club. During the November international break, UK media outlets reported that Chelsea and Liverpool are battling for the forward’s signature and could lure him to England as early as January. But Dortmund don’t plan to let go of Pulisic, 20, as they push for their first Bundesliga title since the 2011-12 season.…

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Germany will give young players a chance to stake a claim after suffering relegation from the UEFA Nations League Group A, coach Joachim Low has said. Germany face Netherlands on Monday in their last Nations League group game, having already been relegated thanks to Netherlands’ win against France, and are looking to cap a terrible year with a good performance. They started the year as reigning world champions and overwhelming favourites to retain the World Cup in Russia. Yet they exited the tournament at their earliest stage in 80 years and are heading into 2019 after a German-record six defeats…

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Riyad Mahrez scored two stunning goals as former Africa Cup of Nations winners Algeria qualified for next year’s tournament on Sunday, while Guinea, Mauritania and the Ivory Coast also sealed their places. Mahrez struck twice in the opening half hour as Algeria, who won the continental title in 1990, sped into a three-goal lead away against Togo before eventually winning 4-1 to seal top place in Group D — and book their ticket to Cameroon 2019. Mauritania qualified for the first time from Group I as they came from a goal down to beat Botswana 2-1 in Nouakchott with Ismael…

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Weeks after breaking the internet with his latest hit song ‘Fever’ which brought speculations from all angles as many wonder if he really is in a sexual relationship with Tiwa Savage or the music video was just a mere publicity stunt, Comedian, Basketmouth has accused Wizkid of defrauding Nigerians. It all started when Wizkid shared a photo of himself in company of friends, excitedly having a meal of what could be seen as white rice and a huge fish however, the stew was intentionally missing from the photo. The comedian then made a joke stating that the Video which got…

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Travis Scott has announced the lineup of his inaugural Astroworld Festival, set to take place in Houston, Texas on November 17 at NRG Park. In addition to a headlining set from Travis, the festival will feature performances by Post Malone, Lil Wayne, Rae Sremmurd, Metro Boomin, Sheck Wes, Virgil Abloh, and more. Check out the full lineup below. The festival sold out ahead of the lineup’s announcement, and will double as Travis’ Texas tour stop on the Astroworld tour.

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Award winning actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has taken to her Instagram account to preach religious tolerance, she also revealed in the post, her Islamic background. “Although I was born Muslim, today I practice Christianity, however, growing up in Kaduna, I’ve witnessed some horrors that eyes should never see, all because of religious divides and intolerance,” the actress stated. She further said, “Our faith should make us better humans. Any Act that does not show love does not serve God or humanity. Love your Neighbour …. AS YOURSELF. Peace.”

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Ramsey Nouah has spoken on the quality of Nollywood films, and acting for passion or fame. The actor spoke about this to The Cable Lifestyle during the premiere of his latest film, “Crazy People.” According to the actor, while the industry has grown, the stories being told are no longer as deep as they used to be. He also stated that some people are currently acting, not for the passion, but for the fame. “Back then I realise there was so much passion. Everyone was acting not for the money but for the love of it. But today I see…

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