Drake is currently down in Miami, Florida this weekend for this year’s Art Basil, where he kicked things off Thursday night with a private concert with Virgil Abloh. Drizzy performed in front of a few hundred guests, including Michael B. Jordan, Amar’e Stoudemire and Timbaland, on the beach at the Amex Platinum House at the Edition Hotel, but looking to take it a bit easier on Friday the 6 God decided to get some exercise in by playing some hoops at the Miami Heat facilities. However, he wasn’t playing by himself as fellow Toronto crooner Tory Lanez was also spotted…
Author: David Folami
It’s not everyday you get a Kanye West protégé turning up on your doorstep, but then Sole DXB is no ordinary festival. Ostensibly a meeting for sneaker enthusiasts, if you think all people do is turn up and look at shoes for three days you are hideously uninformed. What we found when heading to the opening night over the weekend was one of the most culturally diverse, excitingly inventive and eclectically put-together celebrations we’ve ever had the pleasure to attend. Whether it’s the Japanese themed entrance, the container bin-like stores full of street-wear, food from all over the world, talks…
Khloé Kardashian has come up with a lot of creative ways to hide her growing baby bump, masking it behind a sea of baggy sweatshirts and Birkin bags. But on Friday, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star might have gone the most obvious route — camouflaging her pregnancy in camouflage! The 33-year-old Revenge Body host was photographed at Los Angeles International Airport wearing and oversized army bomber over a loose-fitting black hoodie and black leggings. She accessorized the travel outfit with a black back and matching Yeezys. She lost the jacket later when she went through security, though her…
Jay-Z gave a shout-out to Kanye West during a show in his estranged friend’s hometown of Chicago this week, sending him “peace and love”. Jay stopped off in Chicago on Wednesday night (December 6), playing a snippet of West’s ‘Can’t Tell Me Nothing’, before stopping the track to say: “Shout out Kanye West. Peace and love”. He then added: “That was for you, Chi-town,” before shouting out several other Chicago natives, including Chance The Rapper. Last month saw Jay reveal that he and Kanye are on speaking terms again. The pair’s friendship had become weak, with West criticising Jay on…
Eminem’s upcoming album will feature a star-studded lineup of artists. In addition to the Detroit rapper’s tongue-twisting lyrics and ridiculous flow, “Revival” will also include the music stylings of Beyonce, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, X Ambassadors, Skylar Grey, Pink, Kehlani and Phresher. Eminem, who rarely engages with fans on social media, Tweeted out the entire track listing for “Revival” on Tuesday. Beyonce, Keys, Sheeran and Pink have more than 100 Grammy nominations between them. “Revival” will be his ninth studio album and first since The Marshall Mathers LP 2 in 2013. Last week, executive producer Dr. Dre announced via Twitter…
R&B star Ciara spoke backstage at Billboard’s Women in Music event last week about the the importance of women standing up for each other during the explosive #metoo movement. “There are so many women that stand up for what they believe in and aren’t afraid to fight for what they believe in and fight for their rights,” she said. “I just want to say I salute you and keep on being courageous.” Ciara’s comments come amid a slew of sexual assault allegations levied at powerful men, particularly in the music and film industries. The singer acknowledged the need for solidarity…
Rihanna is known for her enviable street style. And Rihanna proved herself yet again when she was spotted out in New York City this Friday, enjoying a stroll. The 29-year-old pop sensation showcased the December chill in a fuzzy blue powder blue jacket, and was seen with a ring on her left hand ring finger. Rihanna is currently dating Hassan Jameel, a Saudi billionaire she’s been with for more than a full year. Neither has publicly said they are affianced but Rihanna appears to be very into her beau, whose family has dealership rights to Toyota cars. They were first…
Beyonce recently expanded her family with twins. And Beyonce showcased her phenomenal physique in a gorgeous silver feathered dress in her latest series of Instagram snaps. The 36-year-old rocked a gorgeous matching pair of silver ankle strap heels. Her glistening silver clutch matched too, while she wore her masses of blonde hair up in a high pony. The damsel — who is known for her artistic Instagram posts — once again didn’t bother to caption any of her pics. On Tuesday she presented NFL football player Colin Kaepernick with the Muhammad Ali Legacy Award at the Sports Illustrated Award. Her…
Senator Buruji Kashamu, has rejected his suspension from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Kashamu further said, “The news of my purported suspension is coming on the heels of a pending appeal with a motion for injunction that has been properly entered and served on parties. “This renders the purported suspension a nullity as it offends the principle of ‘lis pendens’. “Therefore, I reject the purported suspension because it offends all known principles of justice and fair hearing. “It should be noted however that the mere fact that the Caretaker Committee could resort to this last-minute action in its dying hours…
Albert Muchang has said Africa is doing the right thing in creating the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) even with the current retreat from multilateralism. According to him, the vision of the CFTA to achieve an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens represented a dynamic force in the international system. “With more than 1.2 billion people, a growing middle class, over 3.4 trillion dollars in aggregate GDP, and being one of the 10 largest economies in the world in aggregate GDP, the CFTA is a commercially viable undertaking. “It has the potential to be among the…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has vowed to arrest and prosecute Nigerians for abusing naira notes with the possibility of jail time or an option of fine, if found guilty. This was disclosed on Friday by Samuel Shuaibu. He stated that Nigerians have been found to abuse the naira indiscriminately while respecting foreign currencies. He said, “The naira has suffered abuse from a majority of Nigerians. Today, we find some people spraying the naira in occasions, soiling it, writing on it, squeezing it while others are hawking it. “The CBN spent a lot of money in the printing of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has annunced that no fewer than 3.63 million new voters have been registered in ongoing Continuous Voter Registration across the country. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu made this known recently. “For the first time in the history of INEC, citizens who have attained the voting age of 18 years and those who could not register during the previous CVR, now have the opportunity to do so. “So far, 3, 630, 529 new voters have been registered,’’ Yakubu said. Yakubu said that the commission had received over 120 applications from political associations seeking registration as political parties,…
Nyesom Wike has said only one of those who withdrew from the Peoples Democratic Party’s National Chairmanship race did so out of annoyance. The governor said, “In politics when you read the handwriting, you understand that this does not favour you, you find all excuses. “I don’t know why they should be offended, they are not offended. Some people withdrew yesterday because you can tell what your chances are. “Gbenga Daniel has withdrawn; he did not withdraw because he was angry. He said look, he wants a peace process, and he wants everybody to work together. Jimi Agbaje did the…
Prince Uche Secondus has been elected new national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at a full convention which held at the Eagle Square in Abuja. The former acting chairman of the party beat three other contestants to emerge chairman. Secondus was heavily backed by Governors led by Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike. Chairman of the electoral committee, Gabriel Suswam, declared that Secondus polled 2,000 votes out of a total vote tally of 2,296, to emerge chairman. Former minister of education, Tunde Adeniran, got 231 votes while former AIT Chairman Raymond Dokpesi ended up with 66 votes.
One of the National Chairmanship candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Professor Tunde Adeniran, disappeared from the convention ground holding at the Eagles Square, Abuja. Adeniran rejected the electoral process, describing it as fraudulent and unfair. Six other candidates from the South-West had pulled out of the race and reached a consensus to support only Adeniran, so that the zone would stand a better chance of emerging winner. Speaking to newsmen at the venue, Mr. Taiwo Akeju, the director of publicity to Adeniran, said his boss is against the use of a unity list, which he claims was used…
Dr Goodluck Jonathan has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has become a reference point as Nigeria moves toward another election. He said, “Ours is a party with an indelible history and proven record on its tradition and we have been consistent in standing firm. “PDP is the only party that from the beginning, we have not changed our name or our identity in any form, we do not change based on election cycle. PDP is the only stable party in Nigeria.” “Today is a unique day because we are going to elect leaders that will steer the activities of…
Atiku Abubakar has berated the All Progressives Congress, saying the party is a total failure. Atiku, who recently dumped APC for the PDP, said the ruling party has divided Nigerian more than ever. “Under the APC Nigeria is not working, under the APC our people are not working. Let us consider what the APC has achieved versus what they promised in the last election. The APC promised us three million new jobs a year, in government the APC has lost three million jobs a year,” Atiku said. He further said that “The APC promised us unity, under APC Nigeria is…
Chief Raymond Dokpesi has faulted the electoral process. Dokpesi alleged that governors gave copies of ‘Unity List’ to delegates ahead of voting. “It’s not unlikely that the names on this list would be announced as winners of the so-called election,” he said. Uche Secondus emerged winner.
Zinedine Zidane has said he felt his team had played their way back into goal-scoring form after Saturday afternoon’s 5-0 La Liga stroll past Sevilla at the Bernabeu. “I hope things have changed now, and we can keep going like this, scoring goals,” Zidane said. “Two games, eight goals, we must keep going like this. We are improving in all ways, also in how we are playing, which is the most important for us.” “To score five goals today against Sevilla is not easy at all,” Zidane said. “I am happy for Cristiano’s goals, for the players who had not…
Raheem Sterling says he loves being targeted by the boo boys because it drives him on to play even better. “It’s football, it’s part of the game,” he said. “When they give you grief, hopefully you can stick the ball in the back of the net and go celebrate and that’s probably the best answer you can give them. “But no, I actually quite enjoy it when you hear abuse because you want to score and upset them even more.” “It doesn’t concern me,” he said. “It’s more like: “A dirty car, oh my God!’ “There’s more things going on…