Bangladesh has bangers on deck. After creating explosive tracks for Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Lil Wayne, and Rihanna, the Grammy-winning producer is turning the page on a new chapter in his career, collaborating with Migos, Gucci Mane, and Missy Elliott, while also nurturing up-and-coming talent. Recently, Bangladesh spoke with Rap-Up about a variety of topics, including why he hasn’t worked with Nicki and Weezy since crafting smashes like “Did It On’em” and “A Milli” for the Cash Money stars. “I would like to work with Nicki. I would like to work with Lil Wayne,” said the 39-year-old hitmaker. “I would like…
Author: David Folami
Charles Novia says Femi Ogedengbe is a brave man and we believe. The director said this in an Instagram post he shared on Saturday, February 10, addressing his former colleague’s choice to leave Nigeria and his movie acting dreams, to create a future for his children. “Sometimes when I teach young actors some techniques in acting or when I direct some actors on how I want them to build up anger and explode, my favorite example I use is from the 1982 movie ‘FIRST BLOOD’ starring Sylvester Stallone. In the final confrontation scene, after a stand off with the local…
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde turns 40. The screen diva is celebrating in a five-day programme tagged #Omotola4point0. Omotola is also the cover star of Saturday issue of Guardian Woman. She also had something to say, “It’s been brilliant and I thank God so far. He has given me a wonderful vision and he has kept me strong. My story as Omotola is God’s doing really. I didn’t have to make any long-term plan because I believe that he is in charge of what I do. Whatever he tells me to do I pray about it, I ask my husband and my family…
Few hours after a Ghanaian prophet predicted Shatta Wale’s death, the singer has come for the man of God in a new video he just shared online. Shatta Wale is not joking around with this prophecy, and has since released a video in which he blasts Prophet Affran. Cosmos Walker Affran, who allegedly predicted Ebony Reigns death has reportedly foreseen Shatta Wale’s death. The prophet, shared his initial post which predicted nationwide mourning and tears, reminding his Facebook followers in reference to Reigns death in a fatal accident around 11 pm on Thursday, February 8, on her way from Sunyani.…
President Muhammadu Buhari might have disappointed Fulani herdsmen over the creation of cattle colonies across the country after saying he lacks the power to do such. “When Nigeria became four regions, we had cattle routes in each of the regions. “When Nigeria created states, each of the states made laws to regulate rearing of animals. In 1978, under Chief Olusegun Obasanjo as head of state, the Land Use Act was made. “Under the Land Use Act, the President of Nigeria has power to control lands in Abuja only.” He noted that his constitutional powers does not cover creation of cattle…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in a statement issued on Sunday, February 11, 2018, said that President Buhari has lost popularity in his hometown, Katsina and Nigeria. According to PDP, the All Progressives Congress (APC) used military force to intimidate voters and steal votes. Kola Ologbondiyan said “The fact that it still held a legitimate 22,690 votes against the 30,719 fraudulently allocated to the APC, despite the use of force and other brazen infractions by the APC, shows that PDP is the natural winner of the election. “It further strengthens our resolve that our party, the PDP, still commands a…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said an aggressive grassroot voter mobilization campaign holds the key to its trouncing of the governing APC at the ballot in 2019, according to party Chairman Prince Uche Secondus. “The weakest point in the history of the PDP is that we lost in the 2015 elections, but we should take advantage of the monumental failure of the APC,” Secondus said at a gathering of PDP faithful in Asaba, Delta State on Sunday, February 4, 2018. “They (APC) came with a government of vengeance; we must emphasize that our people must have voters’ cards because…
Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has asked Rivers politicians and political office holders to always place the state first in all their dealings. The governor said: “The State should be the first to be considered at all times. The interest of the state is paramount. “When we come together, all we should preach is how Rivers State should be the number one state in the country.” He said: “Without peace and reconciliation, victory will not be easy. There should be only one APC in Rivers State. What is happening is wrong. Let us have unity and let us work together “. Senator…
One of the sons of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Olujonwo has described as “ridiculous” the claim by his mother, Ms. Taiwo Martins that he was missing and that the police should look for him. In the statement titled: “I am neither missing nor lost”, the former president’s son declared that on his own volition, decided to keep away from his mother for now.” “At my age of over 34 years, it is ridiculous to the extreme that my mother would ask the Police to look for me. I am well, alive and kicking and the Police need not look for…
Rotimi Amaechi, has said River state Governor, Nyesom Wike has reversed all the progressive and laudable projects he did in the state. “Today, the current government has reversed everything we did including free education and free healthcare care policies in Rivers State,” Amaechi said on Saturday, February 10, 2018. “Saro-Wiwa was killed by the then machinery of power because of his belief that Ogonis and the Niger Delta should be liberated. “I could have been killed by same machinery of power when we were fighting to install President Muhammadu Buhari because we fought the same power that killed Saro-Wiwa,” he…
Dr Danjuma Aboki, Nasarawa State Programme Coordinator, Tuberculoses (TB) and Leprosy, has warned Nigerians to desist from smoking and other habits that will make them vulnerable to contracting tuberculoses . He said based on the reports from their coordinators in the 13 local government areas about 2, 400 persons were diagnosed with TB in the state. He added that currently the state had 92 TB treatment centres spread across the 13 local government areas and 18 Development Areas. “As at 2003, there was only one TB treatment centre in the state located in Alushi, but the centres were now increased…
The Federal Government’s capital budget would be strictly deployed to fund infrastructural projects across the country, Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun has said. “The Administration remains committed to infrastructure spending at the high levels of the past two years and the completion of major ongoing projects.” she said. She reminded us of the commitment of the Administration to its programme of transformation, jobs and wealth creation across the country. Osinbajo also said improvement in economic security was vital to Nigeria’s economic growth, human security and realisation of national defence and security requirements. “Economic development is a springboard for improved…
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has asked the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) to expose the criminals among them. He also also called on herdsmen to contact Governors in the Northern part of Nigeria, who have signified their interest in providing land for grazig of cattle. Alhaji Gidado Siddiki had earlier commended Governors Willie Obiano and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Anambra and Enugu states respectively, for handling the crisis between farmers and herdsmen in their domain, properly. Siddiki said that the Governors “ have been able to effectively stem the recurring clashes between farmers and herders at a time their…
Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the tragic accident that took the life of Sen. John Shagaya, and condoled the family over the loss. He paid tribute to Shagaya whom he described as a great Nigerian whose legacies would live on in the patriotic work he did as a military officer. He noted that the deceased rose to the position of a General, and a distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic that ably represented the Plateau Southern zone. He also affirmed that at each step of his distinguished career in national service and politics, Shagaya brought his deep convictions and…
Jurgen Klopp listed the importance of Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah to Liverpool and praised their workrate in the 2-0 victory at Southampton on Sunday. “Our boys are important for us,” Klopp told his postmatch news conference. “What I love is of course their skills and attitude, but the workrate is outstanding. “Both get the profit from the style of play, that’s for sure as well. We play in the areas where they like to have the ball. “In this strong league you cannot be third without fantastic players and yes, they are two of them.” “We didn’t know before…
Jupp Heynckes has said Bayern Munich are “hungry and highly motivated” for Champions League success this season. “When I arrived at the club in October we were five points behind Borussia Dortmund. We definitely want to be successful in the Bundesliga and the German Cup,” Heynckes said at a news conference ahead of Saturday’s Bundesliga game against Schalke. “Winning the Champions League is a massive challenge for every team. The team is hungry and highly motivated — many of our players have not yet won the Champions League. “However, success in the Champions League often depends on the draw and…
Mauricio Pochettino has said Tottenham Hotspur will not alter their approach for Tuesday’s Champions League game at Juventus. Pochettino said: “My idea is to keep playing the same way, to try and be a little bit braver if we can, while being clever because their level is one of the best in Europe. “Watching the last few games, we are comfortable in the way we are playing and the shape we use [4-2-3-1]. I think the players know we don’t have to change too much and in the last three Premier League games they have started to feel good. “It…
Ousmane Dembele was unable to dazzle as he came off the bench to return from a month on the sidelines in Barcelona’s goalless draw with Getafe on Sunday. “Dembele came on at a moment when we thought he could help us out by running at players in one-on-one situations,” Valverde said at his postmatch news conference. “Maybe you could tell that he’s not played a lot of football recently, though, because it didn’t go quite as well as he would have liked against a strong opponent. “He had to try and use his strengths, which is when he’s up against…
Sergio Aguero gave all praise to Kevin De Bruyne despite scoring four goals in Manchester City’s 5-1 thrashing of Leicester. “Luckily Kevin De Bruyne is playing for us and helping us to score,” said Aguero, who with 143 Premier League strikes is now only three short of moving into the competition’s top 10. “I am very lucky because most of the goals come from his assists — I just have to hit the ball. I am happy for him as well. He is a great player, and any team in the world would love to have him.” Leicester sent on…
Antonio Conte appeared to criticise Chelsea’s transfer policy by claiming that he is a “disaster” at convincing the clubs he works for to buy the players he wants. On Friday he said: “I think I’m a bit of a disaster to convince the club to buy the players. “In this aspect I can improve a lot. I have to learn a lot from the other coaches, the other managers, in that aspect. I have to speak more with the managers who are very, very good to persuade their clubs to spend money and buy top players.” Conte’s coaching skills were…