Uti Nwachukwu has said that Nollywood producers cannot to pay him what he sees himself earning as an actor. “I haven’t been in the country, but I am back now. I took a break from acting because it doesn’t pay much and I am not ready for that kind of life,” Nwachukwu said. “I don’t want to pretend about it; so, I am only focusing on what brings greater remuneration, which is television presenting and hosting of events.” The actor who is also popular for his hosting duties on Africa Magic’s Jara, said that acting will be just a hobby…
Author: David Folami
There’s something about Simi that you can’t put a handle on. Is it her child-like simplicity? That juvenile innocence that defines her existence as a human being and seeps into her art. Is it her brilliance at all things music? That mobile mind which generates poetic words, finds the right melody to accompany it, and pushes it into the world as her contribution to our lives? I just watched Simi perform at her debut headline concert, “See Me Live,” which held at the Hardrock Café, Lagos. I watched her dance on stage. Heard her make light banter. Felt her thank…
Olamide is lending his voice and face to the #endsarsbrutality campaign that has overtaken social media since yesterday. These movement have risen from the different parts of the country where Nigerians are saying enough is enough, as they demand that the squad which was founded to put an end to robbery but seems to have gone rogue, be scrapped. Olamide Baddo has now spoken on the issue, praying that God guides and protect the people from trouble. He tweeted “A man with a gun should be mentally balanced and well oriented.” A petition to have SARS scrapped has been addressed…
Burna Boy’s management recently reiterated that the singer would honour the police invitation once he returns to the country. A source said “Burna Boy is not in the country at the moment, but he’ll definitely be back in December because he has a show in Botswana on the 2nd of December, so he should be around after that date to honour the invitation.” This is coming shortly after the Lagos State Police Command had declared Burna Boy wanted for his alleged role in the robbing and assault of singer, Mr. 2Kay. It would be recalled that Mr. 2Kay was robbed…
Jose Mourinho aimed a funny dig at Arsenal after Alexandre Lacazette recovered to start against Manchester United on Saturday. Arsene Wenger ruled Lacazette out of the game against United after the summer signing injured his groin in Wednesday’s 5-0 victory over Huddersfield. But Lacazette was a surprise inclusion when Wenger’s side was named in the build-up to kick-off. He went on to score despite failing to prevent Arsenal falling to 3-1 defeat, while Nemanja Matic featured for the visitors after overcoming a muscular injury. “I don’t want to forget my congratulations to both medical departments,” said Mourinho after the game.…
Arsene Wenger, has blamed his defenders’ lack of focus, for their 3-1 defeat to Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Speaking after the game, which saw their 12-game home unbeaten run end, Wenger said he was “angry and disappointed”. “I don’t know if you’ve watched many top-level shots, but when you have 33 shots on goal in a game of that stature, it means our dominance was top class. But I’m angry and disappointed because in the end we have nothing to show for it,” Wenger told a news conference. “I think the quality of our performance was…
Ivan Rakitic has said he would bring Neymar back to Barcelona if he had magic. “We had a bit more ‘show’ when Ney was here — maybe we lack that a little bit now. “That was brought by Ney himself. I would prefer him to be here. If I had a magic wand, I would have him by my side. “We’ve spoken about Ney a lot, though, but he’s not here any more and we’re doing really well. “With the change of system, everything changes a little. We are more balanced now, more of a unit, whether that’s in attack…
Marcus Rashford has said Gareth Southgate’s England will be well-equipped to compete at the World Cup. “Before you know it, it’ll be right around the corner. “The Premier League season is difficult but we have to make sure that each individual is playing at our best to get in the team first for all. “You’ve got to be playing well for your club, and then you’ve got to come together and try and peak for the tournament, which is probably the most difficult thing because after a long season it’s another level of just your body physically. Sometimes it’s hard…
Obafemi Martins could have a chance to play at another World Cup if he maintains his scoring form, Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has said. The 33-year-old, who plays in China for Shanghai Shenhua, has scored 16 goals in 39 appearances, with his last goal coming in Sunday's 3-2 second leg win over SIPG to lead his team to the Chinese FA Cup title on the away goals rule. Rohr says he is willing to chat to the Martins to increase his options up-front. "Yes, the door is open to all our best players, including Martins. He is scoring a lot…
Manchester United are set to reduce their losses on Luke Shaw with the left-back failing to force his way into Jose Mourinho’s first-team plans, reports have said. Shaw has endured a weak relationship with Mourinho since the Portuguese boss arrived at Old Trafford in 2016, and it’s thought a fresh challenge could suit all parties. Newcastle have asked about the 22-year-old and may be encouraged by speculation that United will accept offers of £20 million — £11.5 million less than they paid Southampton for Shaw’s signature in 2014. The England international is keen to remain in the Premier League and…
Brazil manager Tite said he won’t focus on things he can’t control after Friday’s World Cup draw in Moscow. The five-time world champions were placed in Group E with Switzerland, Costa Rica and Serbia — a trio of adversaries that don’t appear too daunting on paper — but would likely face Mexico or even Germany in the round of 16, depending on how the groups play out. “I’ve said this. I haven’t returned with a standard answer. But a conviction: The Brazilian team will come together and grow. Independently of qualification of their adversaries and their characteristics,” Tite said after…
Gareth Southgate agrees England will expect his side to reach the round of 16 thanks to an undeniably favourable draw for Russia 2018 but will be taking nothing for granted after recent disappointments. “There’s one team we know so much about in Belgium — one of the best teams in the world — and two teams we, at the moment, know a lot less about,” the 47-year-old said. “Panama, we’ve never played, and Tunisia have qualified through the African group, which is strong, so they’re to be respected. “We’re the second-ranked team in that group so it’s understandable how people…
Arsenal are ready to return for Jonny Evans in January despite having a £25 million bid for the defender rejected in August, reports have said. After selling Gabriel Paulista to Valencia in the summer, Arsene Wenger remains pimped up to recruit another centre-back with Evans leading the Gunners’ list of targets. The 29-year-old is also being watched by Manchester City as new West Brom boss Alan Pardew prepares to hold crunch talks over the Northern Irishman’s future. We wait and see.
Kevin De Bruyne’s recent heroics for Manchester City haven’t gone unseen, with Real Madrid stepping up their interest in the midfielder according to reports. Quotes from a source close to the player came out confirming that the La Liga champions have contacted De Bruyne’s agent Patrick De Koster over a potential transfer. The Belgium international has reportedly outlined his intention to stay at the Etihad Stadium, but Real Madrid are eager to make a high-profile signing after a period of relative inactivity in the transfer market. Should the Spanish giants make their move, it may also reignite Paris Saint-Germain’s long-held…
By now, Kendrick Lamar is no stranger to the Grammys. Between guest appearances on others’ songs and his debut album Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, Kendrick netted seven nominations at the 2014 Awards, though he somehow won none. Good Kid lost out on Album of the Year to Daft Punk; even more egregiously, it failed to win Best Rap Album, an award that, by overwhelming critical and fan consensus, it richly deserved. That golden gramophone was given instead to Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’s The Heist, and the ensuing outcry was such that Macklemore himself publicly acknowledged that Kendrick was robbed by…
It’s hard to make a splash with a wedding present – really, how many varieties of cut-glass bowls can you actually get? Especially when you happen to be celebrating the civil partnership of Elton John and David Furnish. What to buy the man who, seriously, must already have everything this good and stylish world has to offer? Appearing on The Graham Norton Show, John revealed one of the most unusual gifts he received for the occasion, which came from his longtime friend Eminem. Of course, the duo famously collaborated for a live performance of “Stan” at the 2001 Grammys, which…
Rihanna has thanked the “community” in her hometown of Bridgetown, Barbados after officials named a street after her. The 29-year-old singer grew up in the country’s capital Bridgetown, and in honour of her chart-topping and award-winning success, the street she lived on as a child has had its name officially changed to Rihanna Drive. It was announced back in October that the street, which was formerly known as Westbury New Road, would have its name changed in recognition of the “local superstar”, but Thursday marked the official opening of the renamed road. Rihanna attended a special ceremony in Bridgetown for…
Beyonce changes her email address every week. Ed Sheeran – who collaborated with the hitmaker on his track Perfect – has revealed how the pop superstar has to change her contact details once every few days. He said: “I have an email address I email [to get in touch with Beyonce]. It actually changes every week. So I emailed that and we got on the phone, and it’s been in the works since May.” Meanwhile, Sheeran was thrilled to get the songstress on the track, which is off his hit album Divide, and enjoyed having her input on the backing…
What doyou want for Christmas? Ciara asked and answered that question with a festive medley for ABC’s “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” on Thursday (Nov. 30). Dressed in all white, CiCi played the role of a Christmas angel in front of the world famous Cinderella Castle at Disneyland. With backup dancers in tow, the multifaceted star performed renditions of “Jingle Bells” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” It was bushels of fun for the live audience. Not only were they mesmerized by Ciara’s singing and dancing on the elaborately decorated stage, but they were also treated to a spectacular…
The band Alternate Sound who have enjoyed a fine streak of form, held a live show in Lagos at Hard Rock Café. The live show which took place last week saw performances from Praiz, Kaffy, Terry Apala, Fiokee, Chike, Okemute, Isaac Geralds, Mel Rouge and many industry veterans newbies perform alongside the Alternate Sound band. The show also saw top celebrities like Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks, Dj Xclusive, Idyll, Efe, Dj Big N, Soma, Idia Aisien and more in attendance. With over 400 people in attendance at Hard Rock Café to witness the uniqueness that is Alternate Sound; all stops…