While performing in Makurdi, the controversial singer made some statements about the country’s economic situation that some might consider a little too much, even for him. He clearly stated that Nigeria is currently experiencing this challenge because of the recycle in leadership of the country. A sub that goes all the way up. He can be heard asking the crowd ‘how many of una never chop today?’
Author: David Folami
Kim Kardashain, who is well-known for a number of things, including her love for selfies, recently revealed on younger sister, Kendall Jenner‘s app that she took over 6000 selfies while holidaying in Mexico with her kids and a few friends. Wowza, Kim! She also revealed that she wore nine different swimsuits and consumed a total of 10 watermelon smoothies with the help of daughter, North while there. The reality star also jammed to 19 different songs from her ‘Mexico Mix’, which featured tunes by Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and a few others. Way to go, Kimmy! Think you…
Lagos fans of international soul singer, Asa have never had so much of her in recent times as they have this year. On May 1, 2016, she headlined her first ever solo-concert in Lagos and it was a huge success. And on October 1, 2016 at the Eko Atlantic, Lagos, Asa will be live in Lagos for yet another huge concert, but this time she won’t be alone. She’ll be joined by 70-year-old Juju veteran King Sunny Ade, D’banj, Wizkid and 2face Idibia to headline the 2016 Supremacy Concert. This will be the first time these entertainers would grace the…
Music producer, Timbaland has left his role on TV show Empire after two seasons. Timbaland led the musical team, alongside co-songwriter Jim Beanz, to craft songs to fit episodes of the show and give them an idea of where the plot is headed. ‘We were happy to work with Timbaland during the first two seasons’, Shawn Holiday, senior VP of A&R at Columbia Records, which releases Empire’s music said. ‘But we wanted to take a different approach for season 3. We dealt a lot with family drama in the first season through songs like ‘Good Enough’ when Lucious Lyon threw…
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…
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…