Today is the birthday of Nigerian soul singer Bez. Bez (Emmanuel Bezhiwa Idakula) was born in the musical city of Jos. He also grew up in a musical family. His mother sang, and his father played the guitar, and they recorded their duets. Bez had an early interest in painting and sketching. Bez’s father who was a politician died when the singer was just 12. The family fell on hard times. As fate would have it, an anonymous Samaritan paid for his secondary school education. In the university Bez started singing. His following grew during his performances at Taruwa. Shortly…
Author: David Folami
Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade is the latest pop star to get featured on New York’s Fader Magazine after the likes of Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy. In the article where Fader Magazine described Yemi Alade as the ‘Queen of Afrobeats’, she was asked, ‘As someone who doesn’t come from the wealthy background of, say, Davido, has it been harder for you to reach your goals?‘ In her response, Yemi Alade said, ‘Oooh, have I had to hustle more? There is a very big difference between Yemi Alade and Davido. You could call Davido the child of a moneyman. I am…
After thrilling ardent consumers and music lovers with the Pyjama Party as well as the ’90s themed party, premium flavoured whiskey, American Honey, will be hosting the biggest mansion party in Lagos this weekend for fun lovers and loyal customers. The event, which will hold tomorrow, Friday, November 11 at the Lagoon Crest in Lekki, will feature performances from some of the hottest young talents in Nigeria including Falz, Niniola, Koker, DJ Consequence among many others. Speaking on the forthcoming event, General Manager, Brian Munro Ltd, Abayomi Ajao commented, ‘Following numerous requests from lovers of American Honey who have had…
Nollywood actress, Tana Adelana and on-air personality, Yaw will host the upcoming Pearl Look 2016 beauty pageant holding at the Lagoon Front, Army Officer’s Mess in Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Speaking on the choice of hosts, one of the organisers of the event, Olatokunbo Deji said, ‘Both personalities are widely respected for their remarkable inputs in their professions. They are flawless at what they do. We couldn’t think of other people that exhume such charisma, laced with humility. They are the guys for the job.’ The duo will be joined on stage by some of Nigerian’s…
The 19-year-old posted a steaming hot photo of herself covered in blue paint, which she called an unreleased project and we couldn’t help but wonder if she was trying to outdo big sister, Kim, who has been off social media for over a month. Kim was known as the nudist who could almost never keep her clothes on as she spent a lot of time showing us her naked body. What is Kylie trying to do? Compete with Kim? Or completely take her place. We see you, Kylie.
Mavin artiste, Aphro Di’ja, has penned a strongly worded letter to Nigerians afraid of the rumored consequences of Trump’s victory. “Maybe it is time to stop running to America everytime we have a problem in our country. It takes hitting rock bottom to hit Reset! This election should remind you there are other countries asides America. The American election should just remind you to love yourself and fix your own country. That way u have a place they cannot drive u from!” Kemi Adetiba also expressed her dissatisfaction with the US electoral results. “If EVERYONE is shocked and baffled by…
Donald Trump will be the 45th President of the United States of America after he defeated Democrat, Hillary Clinton in an election that has shocked and stunned the world. Now, controversial rapper, Azealia Banks has written a letter to Trump apologising for ‘all the stupid jokes she made’. ” I would like to apologise to Donald Trump for all the stupid jokes I made. (I was kidding),” she wrote on Instagram today, November 9, 2016. Adding, “Secondly, I would like to apologise for all the other times I was dumb enough to let the liberal media sway my opinion of…
Chidinma Okeke may have stirred up criticisms with her lesbian sex tape but she stirred up something else in Cossy Orjiakor. Even as the controversy rages on, the Nollywood actress seems to have picked up a thing or two from the disgraced beauty queen. Orjiakor thanked Okeke for opening her eyes to other uses for cucumbers, as well as thanking her for saving her a pretty penny on sex toys. The controversial actress took to Instagram to share a video of herself getting dolled up, with her famous boobs on display, writing, “Hmmm in Abuja and freaking bored…@ijeomaimoh pls sweets…
52-year-old Brad Pitt has officially been cleared of child abuse allegations by the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services. TMZ reports the case, involving an incident between the actor and his 15-year-old son Maddox on a private jet, has been closed. According to the DCFS determined that Brad did not commit child abuse during an argument that ended with physical contact. TMZ reached out to Angelina Jolie’s representatives who say the actress feels relieved that the investigation has concluded and her children can heal. “Angelina said from the beginning that she felt she had to take action for…
Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna’s wife, Sonia, in a recent post says she’s not a trophy wife. According to a post shared by the mum-of-one on Instagram today, November 10, 2016, she’s nothing but a strong woman who changes lives around her. The blogger, life coach, relationship expert and a public relations executive at Motherland Beckons wrote, “I break the norms and I create them. I can not just “obey”. I don’t “serve”. I do MAGIC. I have superpowers. I change lives around me. I am my own kind of a woman. Imperfect, far from Saint, I am a trouble and…
Following Donald Trump’s victory yesterday, November 9, 2016, Nigerian comedian Basketmouth has declared he’s running for the Nigerian presidency come 2019. Basketmouth, who vowed to run for Nigerian presidency if Trump wins, is keeping to his promise and has now declared his intention to run in 2019. He took to Instagram yesterday, November 9, 2016, writing, “My Esteemed people, in fulfillment of my threat/promise regarding the outcome of the just concluded #uspresidentialelection . I am announcing my candidacy for the Office of the President of our dear country in the 2019 general elections. Consultations are ongoing and I will announce…
Jose Mourinho’s public criticism of Luke Shaw and Chris Smalling may have caused ripples in the news, but sources have said that there wasn’t much surprise in the Manchester United dressing room, even if the strength of the words raised a few eyebrows. Some players had been expecting more. Shaw is a popular figure within the team, for example, but there are those who believe he needs to start learning to use criticism to motivate himself. Others are of the mindset that the same could apply to the whole squad and this group needs a reality check. How to get…
The working relationship between Eden Hazard and Antonio Conte looks set to be highly productive for both men as Chelsea plot a Premier League title challenge. After a miserable 2015-16 spent struggling under the unravelling management of Jose Mourinho and battling persistent muscular injuries, Hazard is a footballer revived in both body and mind. Conte’s gruelling preseason ensured that all of his players embarked on the new campaign fully prepared for the relentless intensity of Premier League football, while the new head coach’s style in training and in matches has been as positive as it is demanding. Hazard has responded…
Roy Hodgson was spoilt for choice. He had too many strikers. He had so many to select that he named a Euro 2016 squad containing a solitary holding midfielder, Eric Dier, who also had to double up as the fourth centre-back, so the manager could accommodate them all. “I think that’s a good problem to have, shoehorning in attacking players,” he said in June. “For long periods of time, I don’t know that I’ve had that situation.” Perhaps competition for places was not as beneficial as he imagined. All five of Wayne Rooney, Harry Kane, Daniel Sturridge, Jamie Vardy and…
Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin has withdrawn from the Spain under-21 squad after missing training on Tuesday and been replaced by Javier Manquillo. Bellerin, 21, missed the Gunners’ Champions League win against Ludogorets last week but returned to play 90 minutes in the North London derby on Sunday. The Spanish Football Federation confirmed the news via Twitter but did not give an official reason for his withdrawal. On Wednesday morning Bellerin posted a picture of his bruised right ear on Snapchat with the caption: “Ear doesn’t look too good after the game.” Spain U21 face Austria under-21 on Friday and Tuesday…
Edgardo Bauza has defended his decision to exclude Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero from Argentina’s starting XI in their CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier away to Brazil. Despite the fierce rivalry between the two South American giants, Bauza has decided to name is starting XI early, and has opted for a four-man attack comprising Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain, Angel Di Maria and Enzo Perez. His decision to field Perez ahead of Aguero has surprised onlookers but the 58-year-old tactician explained that he is doing so to add more physicality in Belo Horizonte. “I opted for Di Maria and Enzo Perez because…
England interim boss Gareth Southgate has confirmed that Wayne Rooney will captain the side for Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Scotland and said the Manchester United forward is “in a better place” than the last international break. Rooney, 31, has endured a difficult season but has started three of United’s last four games, scoring in the 2-1 defeat to Fenerbahce and then helping set up two goals in the 3-1 win over Swansea City at the weekend. Rooney started in Southgate’s first game in charge last month but was booed as England laboured to a 2-0 win at home to…
Sir Alex Ferguson says he did not rule by fear at Manchester United, claiming he only used his infamous “hairdryer” treatment six times in his 27 years at Old Trafford. Ferguson oversaw an unrivalled period of domination at United in which he led the club to 38 trophies, including two Champions League titles, before finally calling time on his reign in 2013. The 74-year-old had a reputation for delivering verbal volleys at his players so intense it earned the nickname “the hairdryer,” with Wayne Rooney saying in his book that there was “nothing worse” than experiencing it. However, Ferguson was…
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku will have to leave Everton to realise his full potential, his manager Ronald Koeman said on Wednesday. The 23-year-old Belgium international joined the Premier League club on loan from Chelsea in 2013 before making the move permanent in an Everton record £28 million deal in 2014. British media reported that Lukaku asked for a transfer this year but he remained at Goodison Park and has scored seven league goals this season. “His potential is greater and higher than Everton as a final destination,” Koeman told Belgian newspaper HLN. “If Romelu was to play at Everton until…
European Golden Shoe winner Luis Suarez said negotiations to extend his contract with Barcelona until 2021 were running smoothly. The 29-year-old, who claimed the award for a second time after finishing top scorer across Europe last season, originally joined Barcelona on a five-year deal from Liverpool in 2014. “Negotiations are moving along nicely in the right direction,” Suarez told a press conference in Uruguay, where he is preparing for a World Cup qualifier with Ecuador on Thursday. “Both parties want this deal to go through,” said the centre-forward, who scored 40 Liga goals in 35 games last season and 59…