On this week’s CNN’s ‘African Voices’, Nigerian filmmaker Funke Akindele-Bello talked about her career and decision to focus on up and coming stars. Akindele has been a household name since her days on the screen as Bisi in “I Need to Know.” According to her, she didn’t expect her acting journey to become this celebrated. “When I started ‘I Need To Know’, I never thought I would be this celebrated. I was 20 years old then,” explained Funke Akindele. “When I shot the pilot I just wanted to do it, I wanted to showcase my God-given talent. I remember the…
Author: David Folami
Arsene Wenger is proud to have won the most FA Cups in history. Victory over Chelsea was Wenger’s seventh. “I am very proud because nobody has done it. It’s not easy. I’m especially proud of the way we won this time because we had to play against Manchester City in the semi-final here and then Chelsea here. You cannot get tougher. We had two outstanding performances so this cup was won with special spirit and special attitude,” he said. “I would say that if you look at our recent performances, we’ve won seven out of eight games in a very…
This week’s Entertainment Weekly cover gives fans something they have always wanted; a Stark reunion on “Game of Thrones.” No family on the HBO show has had it worse than the Starks, who were all separated in the first season. One of the most memorable scenes from season six of the show is the reunion between Sansa Stark and her brother, Jon Snow – who else played that scene repeatedly.? While there’s no proof that the much loved family would reunite in the upcoming season; this EW reunion teases one. The cover features the four surviving members of the Stark…
Tiwa Savage is the ultimate style star for the cover of Parallel Magazine. Going all out in stunning pieces, the super star singer chose eye catching looks for the cover spread sporting them in style one after the other. She chose a diamante detailed flowing print dress paired with a bronzey makeup look and tamed hair for the statement cover shot while she a ball Ankara print dress in cascading free flowing length paired with bold layered neckpieces in another. She also chose a sheer blouse with slit open at the midriff paired with vibrant orange peplum while also choosing…
Olamide drops this new song titled ‘Wavy Level’. The YBNL rapper follows up his last month’s single ‘Love No Go Die’ with this one, Wavy level’, his second single this year. The track was produced by Adey, mixed and mastered by B Banks. Listen and download.
The President, Well being Foundation Africa, Mrs Toyin Saraki, has called on the Federal Government to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate frameworks for sustainable vaccination trends in the country. Saraki, wife of the President of the Senate, made the call during healthcare innovation award, roundtable and media briefing organised by GlaxoSmithKline and Save the Children in Abuja. Alma Sana Nigeria, one of the winners in Africa, won 100,000 dollars award for stimulating uptake and demand for immunisation, by wearing a bracelet. The innovation uses the simple bracelet to empower mothers by presenting them with a constant reminder of…
The Oyo State Government says it is targeting 1.5 million children who are under five years as beneficiaries of Vitamin A supplement during the forthcoming Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Week. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Azeez Adeduntan, made the disclosure on Saturday in Ibadan while giving an update on the preparation for the MNCH week The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the MNCH Week holds between May 29 and June 2. Adeduntan said parents of children from six months to 59months were expected to bring their wards to the health facilities and outreach centres provided…
Manchester United are in talks with Inter Milan about the potential signing of Croatia international winger Ivan Perisic, according to Sky sources. It is understood the fee for the 28-year-old would be in excess of £36m and that both the player and Inter are keen on the deal. Perisic joined Inter from Wolfsburg in 2015 and has enjoyed a fine season in Serie A, contributing 10 goals and six assists. His contract runs until 2020 but Inter are reportedly planning to revamp their squad this summer and may be willing to part with Perisic for the right price. United manager…
Bayern Munich have been widely credited with interest in taking him to Bavaria. But, according to Don Balon, they need to raise at least £52m in cash before pursuing a move for the Chile international. And the Spanish outlet suggest Manchester United could be the club to pave the way for a deal by signing Renato Sanches and Douglas Costa. Sanches, 19, was heavily linked with the Red Devils before joining Bayern for around £30m last summer. The midfielder played out an underwhelming debut campaign in Bavaria, making just six Bundesliga starts all season. Costa meanwhile, has also failed to…
The capture of Bernardo Silva means that it can be said with relative certainty Manchester City mean business this summer. Memories of warm months spent dithering around and ending up with Fabian Delph or Scott Sinclair are set to be eclipsed this close season as City launch themselves into the transfer market with serious intent. Manuel Pellegrini and Roberto Mancini’s summer sprees were blighted by the restrictions of UEFA’s once popular Financial Fair Play legislation, which brought City’s enthusiastic squad building to frequent standstill. In the wake of a tearful farewell to stalwart full-back Pablo Zabaleta, the club has announced…
te flowers, likely worth a couple thousand dollars at least. Kim posted on her Snapchat Thursday a video of the display inside a room. “I mean, how cute that I get to come home and see these gorgeous floating flowers,” she said. “Happy anniversary.” The two wed in 2014 in Florence, Italy, where lavish displays of white flowers were prominent among the decor. Kim and Kanye’s daughter North West, who is almost 4, served as a flower girl. The couple also share 1 and 1/2-year-old son Saint West. White flowers are Kanye’s thing; he had also surprised Kim with a…
Kanye worked with Adidas for Yeezy’s, Rihanna collaborated with Puma for her shoe line, but Drake has definitely beat them both by collaborating with your mum’s favourite store Clarks for his ‘Made in England’ line of shoes. We know that Drake is a huge fan of all things English, after all, he loves our lingo and grime scene, as is evident on his recent album More Life. But this partnership with Clarks proves just how much he loves British culture – recreating the classic Desert boot with a very Drake twist on it as something your mum would be very…
You know that song ‘Despacito’? The Spanish-language earworm by Luis Fonsi feat. Daddy Yankee and that’s currently sitting at number one on the charts? It’s ok if you don’t — apparently Bieber doesn’t either. In a recent live performance Bieber is shown singing along, alternating between saying “I don’t know the words so I say…” followed by pretty much anything that will rhyme. Burrito. Doritos. It’s all very avant garde. After he tries to pass the buck to an audience member who waves him away, Bieber then gives up, and goes full gleeful gibberish (and no, we don’t mean the…
A slim body is celebrity currency, so when a star gains weight, it’s usually not a great career move. Except if your name is Rihanna. On Wednesday, Rihanna was photographed leaving her New York City apartment wearing skinny jeans, a Buju Banton T-shirt, strappy heels, and carrying a Dior handbag. Eagle-eyed fans who noted that the star appeared a bit “thick” took to social media to praise her new curves. Just like any other woman on the planet, Rihanna’s weight has fluctuated over the years. In August 2015, when the star appeared curvier in Carnival photos taken in her native…
After establishing his Snoop Youth Football League, it seems Snoop Dogg is ready to enter the basketball business. In an Instagram post made Saturday (May 27), the Long Beach legend shared what appears to be a star logo that says “Champions Basketball League.” While there are few details, Snoop promises it’s “Comin soon.” Ice Cube is also starting a new basketball league, BIG3. The three-on-three league, which is for retired NBA players, is set to kick off this summer with the backing of Allen Iverson, Kenyon Martin and Gary Payton. And in the NBA, The Finals tipoff Thursday (June 1)…
He has been making his mark on the fashion world in Cannes, after rocketing to fame with his viral mugshot in 2014. And Jeremy Meeks continued to secure his place as a model, as he attended the amfAR gala at the 70th Cannes Film Festival on the French Riviera on Thursday. The handsome hunk, 33, firmly secured his place with the A-list, as he mingled with the likes of superstar rapper Nicki Minaj. Dressed in a sleek black satin suit which hugged his toned and tattooed torso perfectly, he opted to send pulses racing as he exposed a glimpse of…
Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara on Saturday bagged the title Ome Udo 1 (Peace Maker) of Aba at the palace of the traditional ruler of Aba Ancient Kingdom, Eze Isaac Ikonne. Ikonne said during the installation ceremony that he awarded Dogara the title in recognition of his integrity and leadership qualities which, he noted, had kept the House from recording any serious crisis in the past two years. He said that the speaker’s efforts at engendering peace, unity and development in the lower chamber of the National Assembly was a commendable achievement. The traditional ruler applauded the…
The Federal Government on Saturday assured Nigerians of its commitment to take proactive steps towards controlling the spread of Hepatitis in the country. The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, stated this during the 24th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Guild of Medical Directors (GMD) in Abuja. The News Agency pf Nigeria reports that the minister was represented at the occasion by the Director, Hospital Services , Dr Joseph Amedu. The theme of 2017 conference is ‘ Let Make Nigeria Hepatitis Free’. According to the minister,“Hepatitis is important as it affects the liver, without presentation with any…
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, Mr Segun Adewale, has expressed confidence that the party will do well in July 22 council poll. Adewale of Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff-led PDP, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He acknowledged that internal problems within the party had caused some setbacks, but said the party would rise above its challenges for a strong showing. “The PDP is a strong party in the state. Agreed there are some problems here and there caused by some people for their personal interests, but…
Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has rejected the appointment of one of his daughters, Mrs Uju Anwuka, as a member of the Board of the Federal College of Education Technology, Omoku, Rivers State. In a report by Punch, Mrs Anwuka was appointed by the Federal Government as a member of the college’s board but her father had turned down the appointment. Okorocha, who rejected the appointment, alleged that the appointment was not done in good faith, describing it as “unbridled mischief.” In a statement issued in Owerri, on Friday, May 26, 2017 by Okorocha’s Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemeodo, the…