The focus of the entertainment world over the past twenty-four hours have been on the release of Jay-Z’s thirteenth studio album, ‘4:44’. People are running out of superlatives with which to describe it but one thing that remains vivid in nearly every commentary you read is the acceptance of Mr Carter’s admission of guilt to cheating on his wife, Beyoncé Knowles, and the public apology he renders. The album is a ‘forgive-me’ response to Beyoncé’s nearly-spastic Lemonade of 2016; it marks the public announcement that both have made up. Celebrity marriages are often an attention grabber. Jay-Z’s album comes just…
Author: David Folami
Ghanaians have become very particular about the quality of music films, being churned out by musicians. The constant demand for high-quality videos has driven both musicians and video directors to employ the best techniques, locations and equipment to deliver adequate supply. One musician, who has persistently thrilled fans with her music visuals, is Efya. The One Nation Entertainment act has made impact with visuals for songs like, “One Of Your Own” and “Forgetting Me.” On the heels of her latest release, fans are in a state of pin-drop-anticipation, as they expect another compelling music visual. The video for her new…
The controversy over Kendall and Kylie Jenner’s questionable new line of T-shirts is now going off the rails on a crazy train. The Jenner sisters caused a stir recently by reportedly releasing $125 T-shirts with their faces and logos over notable musicians and groups such as 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G. and Ozzy Osbourne. The pair have since issued an apology and pulled the shirts from stores, but not before talk show host and wife of Ozzy, Sharon Osbourne, had something to say about it. “Girls, you haven’t earned the right to put your face with musical icons,” she wrote on Twitter.…
JJC Skillz, the husband of actress, Funke Akindele, has admitted that the rumoured twins pregnancy concerning his wife was only a prophetic claim. The film director and rapper explained in an interview with Punch News’ Saturday Beats today that he had only tried to key into a prophecy from Nathaniel Bassey’s “Hallalujah Challenge”. According to him, the gospel singer had revealed that he had a vision that his wife will be delivering twins in the year 2018, and he was only being positive about it. “My post on Instagram about my wife having twins was a prophecy from Olowogbogboro,” he…
Jay-Z dropped his long-awaited new album, 4.44 on Friday, June 30, 2017. After Beyoncé aired details of his infidelity on her album Lemonade, the US rapper has now addressed the scandal on his new album, 4:44. Addressing the moment, rapping, “You egged Solange on, knowing all along all you had to say you was wrong / You almost went Eric Benet, let the baddest girl in the world get away. I don’t even know what you woulda done, in the future, other niggas playing football with your son.” The Eric Benet reference pertains to the R&B singer and actor who…
“10 Days in Sun City” is a new comedy movie which continues the adventures of the comic TV character Akpos, played by AY Makun. A new video takes viewers behind the scenes of the movie which made its debut in cinemas on June 23, 2017. A star-studded movie, “10 Days in Sun City” stars Richard Mofe-Damijo, AY Makun, Adesua Etomi, Mercy Johnson, Falz The Bahd Guy, 2Baba Idibia, Gbenro Ajibade, Fathia Balogun, Uti Nwachukwu, Yvonne Jegede and Alexx Ekubo. It also features International actors Miguel Nunez Jr., Amanda Du Pont, Thenjiwe Moseley, Celeste Ntuli among others. “10 Days in Sun…
Chief Jonas Udeji, the founder of Ohaneze Ndigbo, a socio-cultural group in South Africa, says the stance of its national body not to boycott the Anambra governorship election is in order. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nnamdi Kanu, the self proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), had called for the boycott of the Nov. 18 election in Anambra. But the National President of Ohaneze, John Nwodo, had addressed legislators in Anambra and told them to ignore the directive. Udeji told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday that Kanu…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has said that it was not part of the team that raided the home of former Vice-President Namadi Sambo. According to reports, the former VP’s residence was raided by security operatives who were led by a team from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). A representative of the DSS’ Public Relations Unit, Nnanna Nnochiri said they carried out an invitation to find out if their men were part of the raid, Punch reports. Nnochiri also said “We have carried out investigations to ascertain the identities of those that were involved…
Mr Abraham Suyi, the President, Agbede Community Development, has appealed to the Federal Government to speed up the ongoing construction of the Obajana-kabba road in Kogi state. Suyi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja on Saturday that the completion of the road project was long over-due. He stated that the delay in the completion of the project has paralysed economic activities in the area as vehicular movement has drastically reduced since the construction work started. He, therefore, appealed to the federal and state governments to compel the contractor handling the project to expedite action so that normalcy…
The police in Anambra on Saturday said no person or group could stop the forthcoming governorship election. The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Mr Garba Umar, said this in Awka while reacting to the call by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on residents of the state to boycott the Nov. 18 governorship election. Umar told journalists that he only heard about the said call for boycott of the election in the media, adding that IPOB had not claimed responsibility. He gave an assurance that the police would ensure a peaceful election in the state. “We have the capacity to…
The Nigerian Army says it has so far provided free medical treatment to about 300 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Chibok, Borno, as part of activities marking this year’s Nigerian Army Day Celebration. Col. Samuel Kingsely, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations said this in a statement on Saturday in Maiduguri. “As part of their contribution to the host community and also activities marking the Nigerian Army Day Celebration. “Troops of 28 Task Force Brigade Nigerian Army were at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp, Chibok, rendering free medical service to the community,’’ Samuel said. He added that the task…
The Nigerian Army on Saturday carried out sanitation at designated areas in each of the 36 states of the federation and the FCT as part of activities to mark 2017 Nigerian Army Day celebration (NADCEL). NADCEL is celebrated yearly on every July 6. In the Federal Capital Territory, the army carried out the exercise at a market at the NYSC Camp junction in Kubwa and Utako market. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, who addressed Kubwa residents, who turned out in large number to partake in the exercise, said the army was conscious of the environment. Buratai, represented…
Four female suicide bombers killed one person and injured two others in Mora, near Cameroon’s northwest border with Nigeria. According to Punch, Mora is home to the headquarters of the first sector of the Mixed Multinational Force. Reports say the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, July 1, 2017. An eyewitness said the suicide bombers attempted to enter the town, when they were discovered by a vigilante team, prompting them to detonate the bombs. ALSO READ: Two female bombers killed in foiled attack in Nigeria A source who spoke to newsmen said “There was one civilian victim and…
A member of the Ekiti state House of Assembly, Gboyega Aribisogan has condemned Governor Ayo Fayose’s comment on Buhari’s health. According to reports, Aribisogan recently decamped from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Fayose had earlier issued a statement saying that President Buhari is on a life support machine. The Governor also threatened to expose more details about Buhari’s health if the presidency does not tell Nigerians the truth. In his reaction, Aribisogan said Fayose has become a laughing stock in Nigeria, and called on the Governor to focus on solving the challenges in Ekiti…
Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom has said that he is waiting to hear from God if he should run for second term. Ortom said this while reacting to calls from some youth groups in Benue for him to return as Governor. He said “I saw vision in 1992 and God asked me to go and become the Governor of Benue State. I attempted to become Governor in 2012 but it was not possible until in 2015 when God said it was time. “If God directs me that I should go for a second term, no one can stop me. But…
Former Chelsea captain John Terry has agreed to join Aston Villa, sources close to the player have said. According to the sources, Terry has informed other interested clubs that he has decided to join Villa and the move is expected to be finalised over the weekend. Villa have been leading the chase for Terry with Steve Bruce keen to bring the former England star to Villa Park for next season. Terry is a free agent after leaving Chelsea once his contract expired at Stamford Bridge earlier this summer. The 36-year-old opted to leave Chelsea after 22 years when after finding…
Real Madrid striker Mariano’s move to Lyon signals the start of what should be a comparatively quiet summer at the Bernabeu. Much like last year, when the re-signing of Alvaro Morata from Juventus began and ended Zinedine Zidane’s cash business, the transfer window won’t so much be thrown wide open as left ajar to let in a rare breeze of tranquility. The return of Borja Mayoral from Wolfsburg provides a ready-made replacement for Mariano, with one youth graduate stepping into the boots of another as third-choice striker, and the remainder of Real’s movements ahead of the 2017-18 season likely to…
World Cup winners Germany will meet Copa America champions Chile in the final of the Confederations Cup in Russia on Sunday. But who will come out on top? Here is a breakdown of the two teams. Goalkeepers It has been a tough few months for Claudio Bravo at Manchester City but he has not let it get to him and those three penalty shootout saves against Portugal in the semifinals were evidence of his ability to be decisive at this level — even if none of the spot kicks were of a high quality. Bravo also saved well from Andre…
Chelsea have completed the signing of former Manchester City goalkeeper Willy Caballero on a free transfer. Caballero, 35, joins as the primary backup to No. 1 Thibaut Courtois after Chelsea allowed Asmir Begovic to join Bournemouth earlier this summer, with Portuguese veteran Eduardo — who signed a one-year contract extension in May — retaining his place as third choice at Stamford Bridge. The Argentine told his new club’s official website: “I am very happy to join Chelsea, the champions of England. “I am looking forward to meeting the guys and helping the club achieve more success in the coming season.”…
Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti has called Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez a “great player” and would welcome him to the Bundesliga champions — but only for the right price. Sanchez has yet to agree a long-term contract extension at the Emirates Stadium, fuelling talk about a move to Bayern or Manchester City. And though Bayern president Uli Hoeness said this week that a “€100 million transfer” was out of the question for older players, Ancelotti suggested they could be open to adding the 28-year-old if he were available on the cheap. “If an opportunity comes up, the club will be ready,”…