Author: David Folami

DJ Cuppy has shared the visuals to her new single, ‘Currency’, which features L.A.X. ‘Currency’, which was officially released in the early hours of Friday, August 24 as her second single of the year following the release of ‘Vybe’ which features Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie, is a song of affluence, expression of love and good vibes. It features Cuppy in her singing elements as she continues to hone her vocal talents in addition to her disc jockey skills, with L.A.X providing the right blend to make this a worthy listen. The crisp and colourful visuals was directed by Unlimited L.A.

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Alex has come out to explain the reason she unfollowed Tobi on her Instagram page about a day ago. The former BBNaija season three contestant made this known via her Instagram stories on Friday, August 24, 2018. According to her, Tobi got her angry, that was the reason she blocked him. “Nobody unfollowed anybody please. We had an argument and I blocked him when I was calm I unblocked and we r cool. Then social media built an estate with a little issue. Thanks for caring. We love you all. #speakupandendtrouble,” she wrote. This is coming barely a few days…

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Femi Adebayo has expressed his unflinching love for being a popular actor featuring mostly in Nollywood movies rendered in Yoruba language. In a chat with Punch, the actor says he has no regret being addressed as a Yoruba actor because it has exposed him more to the culture and race. “Given another chance, I would still prefer to come into the industry as a Yoruba actor because it has made me know my culture,” the actor said. Continuing, Adebayo said, “The only difference between an English and Yoruba movie is the language but the reaction as well as interpretation, most…

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TeeBillz has revealed how he told Tiwa Savage that she was going to be the biggest female act from of Africa. The music executive made this known via his Instagram page on Friday, August 24, 2018, where he shared a photo of Tiwa Savage and himself. According to him, she thought he was crazy for saying that and now she has sold out the O2 Arena in London for her concert. “When I told shawty, you going to be the biggest Female Artist out of Africa’ then I said nah’ One of the best five out of Africa…. she looked…

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Diamond Platnumz has a word of advice to men which for them to always use a condom when having sex to avoid a ‘side kid.’ The Tanzania music star made this while granting an interview with 247HH. According to him, the moment he realised he was going to have a child outside of wedlock, it was one of the bad moments in his life. “It was very bad that was the fucking moment in my life sometimes I don’t want to think about it. But I try my best to give all the kids the love that I have and…

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan has said he is looking to re-invent himself at Arsenal and wants to become “someone new” at the club. Mkhitaryan has shown glimpses of his best form after the joining the Gunners from Manchester United in January. He scored and set up Alex Iwobi’s goal in the 3-2 loss at Chelsea last Saturday but after struggling for much of his 18-month spell at Old Trafford, he has yet to replicate the brilliance he showed at Borussia Dortmund before moving to the Premier League. “I don’t think you’re going to see the Dortmund Mkhitaryan, because in Dortmund the philosophy…

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Eden Hazard and Mateo Kovacic could make their first Chelsea starts against Newcastle on Sunday, head coach Maurizio Sarri confirmed. Asked if Hazard will start against Newcastle, Sarri said: “I don’t know. I think that Eden is ready for 50-60 minutes. I don’t know for 90 minutes, but he can start. “I am happy with him. He wants to play. I think it’s the right way to think for him. But I have to think for everybody. “I think Mateo and Eden played very well in the last 30 minutes, but I think also that, in that moment, the intensity…

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Maurizio Sarri has insisted that his time in charge of Napoli was a success after chairman Aurelio de Laurentiis criticised him for not winning a trophy in his three seasons at San Paolo. Sarri finished in Serie A’s top three in each of his three seasons at Napoli, implementing a thrilling style of football that earned admirers across the football world, including Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. In the 2017-18 campaign, his team finished second to Juventus with 91 points, the most any team had amassed without winning a Serie A title. Asked if he felt De Laurentiis’ criticism is…

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Leroy Sane is yet to start a game for Manchester City this season but Pep Guardiola insists the Germany international is ready if he needs him. Sane started just one of City’s six opening matches last season, with Guardiola saying he didn’t have a good preseason. However, the City boss says he is in good shape now. “In the past two weeks in training I’ve seen the Leroy that I know and we know. I am delighted about that,” Guardiola told a news conference ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash at Wolves. “You know about his performances in preseason. He…

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Unai Emery is confident that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s scoring form will return quickly as long as his teammates continue creating chances. “I am sure they are going to score if we create a lot of chances in the game,” Emery said at a news conference on Thursday. “Maybe the players cannot score three good chances in one match and on another day, I am sure they are going to do maybe the same chances in one match and score three. Aubameyang is a player who, in his career, has scored a lot and he is going to do that here also.”…

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Ernesto Valverde warned Barcelona against selling Ivan Rakitic in the final week of the transfer window amid reports Paris Saint-Germain will offer €90 million for the midfielder. However, Diario Sport have claimed the Croatia international is considering a double-your-wages offer from PSG, adding that Barca could be tempted to cash in given the money on offer. “Ivan is a fundamental player for our team and I am counting on him,” Valverde said in a news conference on Friday, when asked if Rakitic could leave Camp Nou. “His statistics are there for everyone to see. Look at the importance he had…

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Hugo Lloris was arrested in central London on Friday morning and charged with drunken driving after failing a roadside breathalyser test, police said. Lloris, who is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Sept. 11, apologised for the incident in a statement released on Friday evening. “I wish to apologise wholeheartedly to my family, the club, my teammates, the manager and all of the supporters,” he said. “Drink driving is completely unacceptable, I take full responsibility for my actions and it is not the example I wish to set.” Lloris joined Tottenham in 2012 and has started both of…

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Jose Mourinho has insisted he has no problem with Ed Woodward during a spiky news conference at Carrington on Friday. But during a terse meeting with the media that started a half-hour early and lasted only four and a half minutes, the Portuguese coach denied a rift. Asked whether the relationship with Woodward is fine, the 55-year-old replied: “Of course.” Pushed about any problem between the pair, he replied: “No.” Speaking ahead of the game against Tottenham at Old Trafford on Monday, Mourinho also refused to answer a question about centre-backs Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof after the pair were…

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Unai Emery has told Aaron Ramsey to forget about his contract situation and focus on his performances after he was dropped for the defeat at Chelsea. The Wales international has entered the final year of his Arsenal deal without signing an extension. “I spoke with him last week. I said: ‘I want you focused only on training and only on the match, you show us the capacity to help the team,'” Emery, whose team face West Ham on Saturday, said. “The contract is another thing for his agent and the club, but we want and I need his focus only…

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Aurelio De Laurentiis has issued a harsh criticism of Maurizio Sarri over a lack of trophies the coach won at the club before joining Chelsea this season. Sarri left Napoli this summer after being replaced by Carlo Ancelotti, and has been the subject of various verbal attacks by De Laurentiis, who issued his latest swipe in an interview with L’Equipe published on Friday. “There remains the pleasure of having played well but also the bitterness of not having won anything,” De Luarentiis said. “We gave Sarri everything and in three years we didn’t win anything. Sarri enjoyed a rise from…

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Gernot Rohr is hoping that the chance to win a second Africa Cup of Nations title could convince Victor Moses to reconsider his decision to retire from the international football. “We spoke already and I hope that his decision is not definitive,” the German said. “I think it depends on his motivation. If he really wants to commit himself again, he is welcome. “Maybe the chance to win the Afcon is motivation. We will see.” Moses was a key member of the Super Eagles team that won a third African title for Nigeria in 2013, and the World Cup in…

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John Obi Mikel has withdrawn his name from contention for the Super Eagles' squad for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles next month. Mikel, who captained the side at the World Cup in Russia earlier this year, will not travel to the island nation from his base in China, where he plays for Tianjin TEDA and only recently returned from injury. Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr confirmed that Mikel had called him to withdraw his name: "We spoke together. He is just coming back from injury and he needs to push his club commitments to get back in shape.…

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Javier Tebas has defended plans to stage a regular-season game in the United States starting this season but insists the Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona will not be the one selected. Tebas signed a 15-year agreement with Relevent, the organisers of the International Champions Cup, to promote the sport in North America and expand La Liga’s brand. As part of the deal, a league game will be played in the United States but no further information regarding date, location or which teams will be involved, has been announced. “No,” Tebas told El Mundo when asked if a Clasico could…

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Jurgen Klopp has said that he “did not have the right words” for Loris Karius in the immediate aftermath of the Champions League final. Liverpool goalkeeping coach John Achterberg was among the first to console the 25-year-old at the end of the game, with Klopp now revealing he saved his debrief for a later date. “I am a strong supporter of the idea of just shutting up if you don’t have the right words,” Klopp said. “And other than a few comforting words I did not have the right words. I did not have a clue what you could say.…

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is one of the best Manchester United signings ever. Acquired as a little known youngster from Molde for just £1.5 million in the summer of 1996, he went on to become a hugely influential forward — especially when coming off the bench — scoring 126 goals for the club. Thus it is only logical that a new striker from Molde should attract the interest of the Red Devils, especially when one takes into account that he is coached by Solskjaer himself. That is why Manchester United sent a scout to watch Erling Haaland in action with Molde…

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