September 14, 2016 marked the fifth anniversary since the Nigerian music industry lost indigenous rapper, Obiajulu Kenneth Nwaozor popularly called MC Loph. MC Loph, who became popular through his hit remix of Late Osita Osadebe’s ‘Osondi Owendi’, was said to be driving down to the East along the Benin-Ore road when his car crashed on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. He was in the company of his sister and fiancée, who would have become his bride just a few days after. His bride-to-be survived the accident while his only sibling died. He was buried on Friday, October 28, 2011 along with…
Author: David Folami
The media mogul turned senator has consistently voiced his preference for Arik Air, often castigating President Buhari’s administration for not patronising the local airline. President @MBuhari I urge you to order your appointees to fly only Arik except Arik doesn’t fly to their destination #BuyNaijaToGrowTheNaira — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) February 16, 2016 If FG & States spend a fraction of the over 80 billion they’ve budgeted for travels on Arik, Naira will appreciate #BuyNaijaToGrowTheNaira — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) February 16, 2016 Few days ago, it was reported that the airline was suspending flights as a result of inability to buy…
On Wednesday, Kanye West’s prodigy and former producer, Kid Cudi posted a Meek Mill-style Twitter rant, targeting top rappers at the moment, Kanye and Drake. In a series of tweets, Cudi went in. ‘I need yall to know I got so many haters within the industry’ Now during Saint Pablo Tour stop on Wednesday night, Yeezy abruptly stopped the music in the middle of performing ‘I Don’t Like’ to address Cudi directly. ‘Kid Cudi, don’t ever mention ‘Ye name. I birthed you. We all dealing with that emo shit all the time – me, Pat, Don C. Don’t ever mention…
Nollywood actor and producer, Femi Branch, is angry with the ‘misinterpretation’ of Nollywood to foreigners. Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, visited Afrinolly, a studio which is using the latest technology to help make Nollywood films. During his visit on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, Zuckerberg met with some filmmakers including Kunle Afolayan, Rita Dominic, Adebola Williams, Richard Mofe Damijo, and Stephanie Linus. Others in attendance were Yemi Alade, Basketmouth, Chidinma, Ehiz among others. The actor shared a video which addressed all the above-mentioned entertainers as ‘major stars in Nollywood.’ He shared it with the below caption: “Was really pissed off at the…
It seems that the economic recession isn’t affecting everyone. Yesterday, September 14, 2016, pop singer Duncan Mighty, shared a photo of him holding a wad of crisp Pound Sterling notes on his Instagram page. According to the singer, he was blessed with the foreign currency from his “boss” who wanted him to launch his upcoming album. “What a morning surprise. My boss called me and said I heard ur album is dropping on Friday I said yes he brought out 1k pounds and gave to me saying, make I launch am first before e come out…. Am using part of…
Veteran Nollywood Richard Mofe Damijo, 55, has doled out advice to keep haters away. The legendary actor shared his advice today, September 15, 2016, on his Instagram page today. “Don’t expend energy fighting “haters” and “enemies”, rather walk in the light of God’s word and watch your “enemies” fall over themselves for your attention. #RMDsaysso “When a man’s ways pleases the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.” Proverbs 16:7 #Godfirst #Godsword #beatpeacewithallmen #walkwithGod #walkinlove” wrote RMD. Richard Mofe Damijo is set to star in the Nollywood movie ‘Dinner’ which also features Deyemi Okanlawon, Kehinde…
Nigerian pop queen, Tiwa Savage, 36, has once again stated that she would not be talking about her private life to the media again. In a recent interview with Fashion Bomb TV in New York, the Mavin Records singer didn’t speak about her marriage to Tee Billz when asked. “I did speak with ELLE Magazine recently in South Africa, and I said I would never address anything to do with my private life again because I just believe it is something sacred and that is one lesson that I have learnt,” said Tiwa Savage. In an interview with Elle South…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola replied to a simple question with the obvious answer. “Who is the best player in the Champions League?” a Spanish journalist asked on Monday. “Messi, Messi,” answered Guardiola. “There’s no one better than him.” It is now over four years since the pair worked together at Barcelona but (with apologies to the Cristiano Ronaldo contingent) little has changed in that regard since 2012. Guardiola, after three years at Bayern Munich, is beginning a new era at Manchester City and, although it is early days yet, perhaps a little further down the line, were he to…
Ahead of the Manchester derby, there was plenty of speculation over what Jose Mourinho’s starting XI would be. He revealed in his news conference that he had a fully fit squad following the international break, and that Henrikh Mkhitaryan was available to play his part. The Armenian was subbed off with an injury when playing against the Czech Republic during the international break, and had therefore been rumoured as a doubt for the clash against Manchester City. It therefore came as a surprise when Mkhitaryan was named in the starting lineup at the expense of Juan Mata, who has been…
Cristiano Ronaldo says Sporting Lisbon will always be in his heart but he remains determined to end his career at Real Madrid. Ronaldo, 31, faced his boyhood club Sporting on Wednesday as Real left it late to stage a comeback in a 2-1 Champions League victory. Of his decision not to celebrate his 89th-minute goal, the Portugal international said: “It was against the team where I learned my trade, the club has a place in my heart and I have a lot of respect for them, that’s why I couldn’t celebrate it.” Asked about his future, Ronaldo said he was…
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has made it clear to his side that they must be “aggressive” in dealing with Diego Costa but should not take any measures to aggravate the Chelsea striker. Liverpool take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Friday night, where they will come up against the in-form Costa after his impressive start to the season. “Being aggressive is important against Costa,” Klopp told reporters. “If you are in a friendly game mood then you have no chance. He is a real warrior on the pitch. He uses his body all the time — that is his quality.…
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has started the season in spectacular form, scoring nine goals in his first five appearances. It’s a sharp reminder of the Argentine’s undoubted quality and value to the club. Here’s a reminder of some of his greatest moments… vs. Swansea City 4-0, Premier League – Aug. 15, 2011 Aguero wasted no time in announcing himself to the Premier League with a brilliant double on his debut. The £38 million signing came off the bench in the 59th minute to tap in his first goal, then set up a goal for David Silva before firing in…
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has confirmed that defender David Luiz will start against Liverpool on Friday. Luiz will make his first appearance since returning to Chelsea from Paris Saint-Germain on transfer deadline day after captain John Terry was ruled out with strained foot ligaments. “We expect him to play very well,” Conte told reporters. “We know David is a good player.” Conte said he is expecting a tough test when Jurgen Klopp’s side visit Stamford Bridge. “Liverpool is a really good team,” he said. “They play with high intensity, they bring many players in offensive situations.” On Klopp, he added:…
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has shortened his contract with the club by two years, according to reports in Spain. Simeone signed a contract with Atletico in March 2015 that tied him to the Liga outfit until June 2020. However, AS and Marca report that the Argentine has had negotiations with the Rojiblancos and changed the deal so that it now expires in June 2018. In charge of Atletico since 2011, Simeone hinted at a possible departure after his side’s Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid at the end of last season, saying he needed time to consider his…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is the “Special One” rather than his United counterpart Jose Mourinho, according to former Red Devils midfielder Roy Keane. Mourinho famously said “I think I’m a Special One” upon his appointment as Chelsea boss during his first stint at Stamford Bridge in 2004. However, Mourinho’s current side United were beaten 2-1 by rivals City on Saturday, and Keane, who made 480 appearances for United, has been impressed by Guardiola. “He said he’s a challenging coach — doesn’t look like he messes about,” he Keane said on ITV, in quotes reported by the Daily Mirror. “I…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has said the club competing in the Europa League will make it harder for them to win the Premier League. United open their Europa League campaign on Thursday against Feyenoord after finishing fifth under former boss Louis van Gaal last season. “It [the Europa League] is not a competition that Man United wants,” Mourinho told reporters. “It is not one I want or the players but it is a competition where we are and that is the reality. “We have to respect the competition. We want to do well and for a club of our…
Arsenal are confident of agreeing a new deal with Mesut Ozil but doubts remain over whether Alexis Sanchez will commit to a new contract, sources close to the club have said. The Gunners have been in talks with the duo over new long-term deals for several months, with their current contracts due to expire in 2018. Sources close to the club have said that negotiations with Ozil are progressing well, with the player settled in North London. However, there are concerns over Sanchez, amid claims that he wants a buy-out clause inserted in any new contract as well as a…
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Igbos to forget about the Biafra struggle after it reared its head again last year through Nnamdi Kanu. Buhari made this known on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 while receiving over 100 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in Daura Local Government Area. He said: “Tell your colleagues who want Biafra to forget about it. As a military commander, I walked from Degem, a border town between the north and the east, to the border between Cameroons and Nigeria. “I walked on my foot for most of the 30 months that we fought the Nigeria-Biafra…
Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to lift restrictions placed on five of her bank accounts, which allegedly contain $31.4 million, saying that she needs the funds for her medical bills and other expenses. The Skye Bank accounts have been the subject of controversy since Mrs Jonathan, wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, admitted owning them. Mrs Jonathan made the plea to the EFCC via a letter written by her lawyers, Granville Abibo (SAN) and Co and addressed to the agency’s chairman, Ibrahim Magu. The letter reads in part: “It is noteworthy…
Former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has said that the deaths of prominent Nigerian pastor, late Bimbo Odukoya and 452 other plane crash victims were man-made and planned. Bimbo Odukoya died after a Sosoliso Airlines crash in December 2005 and according to Fani-Kayode all the crashes that occurred between 2005 and 2006 were prearranged and the victims were sacrifices. The ex-minister made the claims via a post on his Facebook page. Read the post below: Most of our leaders are not human. They are what Mr. David Icke, the famous British historian and public speaker describes as “hybrids” and “reptilians” who…