Idris Elba is a perfect poster ‘boy’ as he covers Esquire Magazine. The 44-yr old British actor who shows off his boyish looks scoring different style pieces for the cover feature. He lies casually wearing a tweed jacket showing off his rugged boyish features on both the subscriber and newsstand covers of the magazine where he dished on his background, career and how he broke into Hollywood. He sat handsome in a well tailored pieces in an image showing off slick style while did neutral and pastels themed look in a sweat and harem pant in an image captured in…
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Name it, comedy, action, drama and horror, Richard Mofe-Damijo has done it all. He is one of the greatest Nollywood actors. One who has made an indelible mark on Nigerian cinema with an array of successful movies to his name. Today, July 6, 2017, is his 56th birthday, and we celebrate his past, his present and the future the legend has in store for the Nigerian film industry. Popularly known as RMD, the actor made his acting debut after graduating from the University of Benin. In the 80s, he took part in a TV series titled “Ripples.” The actor is,…
Kcee brings brings his bold style to the fore in a new camouflaged themed photoshoot. The singer known for his colourful styles chose a matching camo set complete with hoodie and boots in a few images. He chose a velvet tux paired with hat and neckpiece in another set of images where he opted for matching African print set topped with a trendy cap in another set. He chose a sarong detailed matching army green camouflage inspired jumpsuit in another set topped with high top Yeezy sneakers and a durag inspired hat complete with a holster in another set of…
“Picture Perfect,” a comedy drama by Tope Alake, premiered at the latest edition of Nolly Thursdays, with its cast and crew as special guests. The premiere held on Thursday, June 6, 2017, at Genesis Cinemas the Palms shopping mall, Lagos, with cast including Bisola Aiyeola, Bolanle Ninolowo, Tope Alake and Biodun Stephen in attendance. Others in attendance include Desmond Elliot, Kunle Remi, Kiki Omeili, Yvonne Jegede, Judith Audu, Big Brother Naija housemates Efe, Marvis, Bally, Miyonse, Bassey, Kemen, ThinTallTony, Rukky Sanda, Ifeanyi Kalu, Stan Nze among others. The upcoming movie tells the story of a fashion designer who meets a…
“Potato Potahto,” which features OC Ukeje, Lala Akindoju, Joselyn Dumas and Joke Silva will premiere in South Africa, at the 2017 Durban International Film Festival. This comes after its official premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May. The star studded romantic comedy screen at the 38th Durban International Film Festival on Sunday, 16 July 2017 at 18h00 at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Durban. “Potato Potahto” tells the story of a divorced couple whose plans to share their matrimonial home descend into chaos after the husband Tony brings in an attractive female house help. When his ex-wife Lulu…
Vimbai Mutinhiri is the first female black ambassador for Legacy Lifestyle; Africa premier luxury rewards programme. The talented TV host and producer chose bold styles in the photos announcing her new gig. She showed off skin in a tribal themed shoot complete with an African print headwrap, opting for a clean, flawless beat with hair pulled away from her face in another image. She also did a floral crown wearing playful shorts and teal heels amongst other looks. Vimbai joins Olympic Gold Medalist Ryk Neethling, Journalist/Carte Blanche presenter, Derek Watts, Bafana Bafana defender and Kaizer Chief left back Tsepo Masilela,…
Wizkid’s baby mama, Shola Ogudu, has jumped into his ongoing beef with Davido and Tecno. Sola took to Twitter today, Friday, July 7, 2017, throwing shades at Davido and Tekno. “Never have I seen people so MAD at another man’s Hard work and Success!!! May God Help us!,” she tweeted. Adding, “Y’all just need to take a cup of tea to help you simmer down InPawpaw’sVoice.” This comes after Tekno got himself into the conversation about who is more internationally ripe for success, a topic that Wizkid and Davido were not seeing eye to eye on, insulting each other on…
Who knew that before coming to Lagos, Humblesmith was one innocent child. The ‘Osinachi’ singer in an interview with Broadway TV revealed he has had romantic propositions from men and he never had sex until he got to Lagos. Before Humblesmith came on to the radar with the original version of ‘Osinachi’ which featured Phyno in 2015, he was a young man hustling to overcome a past that involved hawking Moi-Moi in Ebonyi State. No wonder there wasn’t time for women and sex if you consider his past. That hustle involved him venturing into the entertainment business as an actor,…
Few days ago Toke Makinwa was in South Africa to promote her book, “OBecoming.” While there, the Vlogger was interviewed on “Real Talk With Anele” where she spoke about her failed marriage. In the interview, Toke talked about Maje Ayida describing him as a great guy but they weren’t right for each other. “I have no regrets because I feel like everything happened the way it was supposed to happen for me to get to where I am now because if I did not get married, perhaps I’d be that girl who will always wonder what it felt like to…
Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari threatened to report Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the FG for intimidating governors. The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) is under EFCC investigation, suspected of looting N500 million and $500,000 from the Paris Club refunds. The EFCC, under Magu’s directive, has accused the forum, under Yari’s stewardship, of diverting parts of the Paris Club loan. The Zamfara state governor has fired back at the allegations, accusing the agency of only engaging in acts that’ll get it in the news which is why it has a bad track…
Mr Ibrahim Magu, the Acting Chairman of EFCC, has called on civil society organisations to create awareness on the dangers associated with corruption in the country. He made the call at an interactive session with representatives of various CSOs in Kano on Friday. Magu said there was urgent need for civil societies to create avenues of educating and enlightening people on the ills of corruption. “Let us put our heads together to fight corruption by creating awareness to stop people from celebrating looters of public funds. “The EFCC does not have monopoly of fighting corruption, because it is a collective…
The government of Ekiti state has accused parties in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are colluding with the Department of State Service (DSS) to arrest Governor Ayodele Fayose for treason. The claim was made in a statement delivered by the governor’s Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka. Olayinka accused the security agency of plotting to implicate the governor by gaining false confessions from criminals arrested in the state. He said, “Few hours ago, credible information was received as to the new plot by the APC-led federal government to rope the Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday re-arraigned former Jigawa Gov. Sule Lamido, his two sons, and five others before Justice B.O. Quadri of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Lamido, his sons, Aminu and Mustapha, were re-arraigned alongside Aminu Abubakar, Batholomew Agoha and three companies on an amended 43-count charge bordering on money laundering and illegal diversion of public funds. They all pleaded not guilty to the charges. Justice Quadri admitted Lamido to bail in the sum of N100 million and two sureties in like sum while his sons and the other defendants were admitted to bail in…
Oba Ewuare II of Benin Kingdom in Edo has advised Gov. Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti to eschew conflict and embrace peace in the interest of his state and Nigeria. Oba Ewuare II gave the advice while receiving Fayose in his palace on Thursday in Benin. He said that no meaningful development could take place in an environment of rancour. The oba said that all hands should be on deck to ensure that the current economic situation in the country was addressed and everybody eschewed violence. While assuring Fayose of his support, the monarch said that he would soon embark on…
14 newly-appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC) were sworn in by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday, July 7, 2017. Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo approved their appointment on Thursday, June 29. The new appointees that were sworn in are: Hussaini Pai (Abuja), Godwill Obioma (Abia), James Apam (Benue), Nwachukwu Orji (Ebonyi), Iloh Chuks (Enugu), Nentawe Yilwatda (Plateau), Umar Ibrahim (Taraba), Emeka Joseph (Imo), Obo Effanga (Cross River), Francis Ezeounu (Anambra), Briyai Frankland (Bayelsa), Ibrahim Abdullahi (Adamawa), Agboke Olaleke (Ogun) and Ahmad Makama (Bauchi). The swearing-in ceremony was conducted by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. All appointees have a five-year…
Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez has told Direct TV Uruguay it is his dream to play in the Premier League, but he would sign a “contract for life” if offered one by his current club. Gimenez, 22, has often been linked to English teams in recent seasons, with Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool among the clubs reportedly interested, and he said the competitive standard of all Premier League games was very attractive. “I dream about playing in the Premier League because all the games are pretty even,” the Uruguay international said. “But if Atletico make a contract for…
Real Madrid vice-captain Marcelo says he is not concerned about Cristiano Ronaldo potentially leaving the club and he will support his friend no matter what decision he takes about his future. Last month Ronaldo was accused of a €14.7 million tax fraud by Spain’s Hacienda tax authority, leading to reports he could leave Madrid. Speaking on Brazilian TV show Noite dos Craques, Marcelo suggested that he did not believe everything reported in the media about the case, and had no reason to be concerned about the situation. “Of course I speak with him,” Marcelo said. “I am not worried. Many…
It’s obvious why Barcelona want Marco Verratti. While accolades have poured in for the front three of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez, the influence of the midfield has begun to wane. To the extreme that in some games last season — including against Verratti’s Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes in February — it was almost non-existent. “Verratti was truly extraordinary,” Xavi Hernandez said after his former side’s 4-0 humiliation in Paris. “He really defeated Barcelona’s pressing. When [Sergio] Busquets went to put him under pressure, he knew what to do each time.” Xavi won’t have been surprised…
As if his ego needed any further boosting, Cristiano Ronaldo has been bestowed with a clutch of unique custom football boots to commemorate his incredible career to date. The Swarovski crystal-studded boots were designed by Daniel Tokunbo to herald Ronaldo’s contribution to both Premier League and La Liga history. Three pairs of Tokundo’s outlandish creations have been been added to the collection at the Cristiano Ronaldo museum in the Real Madrid star’s home town of Funchal, Madeira. The two ‘La Liga’ boot designs are rendered in Real’s famous white and gold, while the Premier League model features Ronaldo’s trademark initials…
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says the promotion of Jesus Vallejo to a first-team squad place for next season is the continuation of a club policy in recent years of focusing on young players with potential. Vallejo joined Madrid from Real Zaragoza in a €5 million deal in 2015 aged just 18, then spent the next season back on loan at his hometown club, before impressing hugely during a temporary spell in Germany at Eintracht Frankfurt in 2016-17. After starring as the Spain team reached the final of this summer’s European Under-21 Championship, Madrid announced Vallejo as a new squad…