In what is a rare occurrence amongst American celebrities, rapper Snoop Dogg‘s marriage to wife Shante Taylor is waxing stronger as the union has clocked 19 years against all odds. Snoop, real name Calvin Broadus got married to Shante who was his high school sweetheart on June 12, 1997, and the couple have weathered the storms – including once flirting with divorce by separating in May 2004, before renewing their vows in January 2008. ‘This music industry is a mother, man, and it’ll take your vision and blur it. But God is good, so I understand that I need my…
Author: David Folami
About two weeks ago, Ifeoma Nelly, a 200-level Industrial Chemistry student of Delta state university and her cohorts were arrested for allegedly impersonating Nigerian pop star, Wizkid. The arrest of the fraudsters has been a welcome development for Wizzy who said the act had put a dent on his personality in certain quarters. ‘I am very thankful to the Nigeria police for what they did for me. The case has been going on for a while now, I thank God we have been able to arrest one of the suspects. We would pursue this case to the court and ensure…
In 2013, when OJB was diagnosed of kidney failure, his first wife Mabel Babatunde Okungbowa fondly called ‘Mama J‘ came to his rescue by donating one of her kidneys to save her husband’s life. That decision is one she says she doesn’t regret despite the death of her husband earlier today. In an exclusive chat, Mabel narrates OJB’s last moments saying, ‘it wasn’t really dramatic, it was just the normal signs we see when he’s about going for his dialysis but this time he was in a lot of pains and I was by his side all through.’ She continued,…
It is no news that respected music critic, Benson Idonije is the grandfather of controversial dancehall star, Burna Boy. The ‘Like to party’ singer, who has said it on several occasions that his grandfather inspires him a lot and has a huge impact in his career, will celebrate him in grand style during his 80th birthday festivities. Burna Boy and his friends will be performing new generation genres; hip hop and afro pop at the last day of the four-day celebration themed ‘The Benjay Phenomenon’. READ: Burna Boy’s grandfather plans BIG for 80th birthday this month The octogenarian who is…
Late music producer and singer, OJB Jezreel was to sell his house for N50M yesterday, June 14, 2016. OJB who died yesterday morning after his kidney failed planned to sell his Surulere home at 4pm yesterday before he passed on. “You know he’s been saving money to go for another surgery that would gulp close to $150,000 and he didn’t want it to go public, so the plan was to sell the house. As a matter of fact we would have sold the house about three weeks back but a document was missing. Now we have the document and they…
Popular fuji artiste, Saheed Osupa has decided to go back to school. The veteran singer is to study political Science at the University of Ibadan. The crooner was spotted at the school’s matriculation held yesterday, June 14, 2016 at the International Conference Centre of the University of Ibadan. The Matriculation Ceremony of 2015/16 admitted students on Open and Distance Learning Platform. The controversial Fuji artiste recently revealed he turned down the US Marine to pursue a career in Fuji music in Nigeria. Speaking with The Punch, Osupa disclosed that he not only ditched the joboffer but also a $100K pay…
Not one to shy away from speaking his mind, veteran comedian, Ali Baba writes on religion and social issues. According to him, people should stop bringing religion into issues that don’t require it to function. He wrote, “Stop pushing religion into issues that don’t require it to function. Quality delivery doesn’t have to be floated on rivers of spirituality. DANGOTE is a Muslim & I can say has been more of a blessing to many like me, than Christians who I am closer to. Do you know the religion of the person who made the car you are driving? Or…
Nigerian music star and reality show judge, Yinka Davies performed a moving tribute at the just-concluded Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) on Sunday, June 12, 2016. Davies moved the audience with a moving rendition of ‘Ojuri’, originally written and performed by late Nigerian singer, Nomoreloss. No one would have foretold that three days later we’ll be losing one of Nigeria’s prolific producers, OJB Jezreel, a very good friend of the late Nomoreloss. OJB died in the early hours of yesterday, Tuesday, June 14, 2016 following a kidney failure.
US R&B singer, Trey Songz spent a hefty $80k for a Pool Party in McLean, Virginia on Sunday, June 14, 2016. TMZ reports, the singer had the service of 30 security guards, over 700 people on his guest list, he reportedly paid a whopping $25k on a rented 23, 00 square foot home as the venue for his party. Trey, released another $8k on food and a hefty $50k on drinks, the singer had fun at his party, he was seen throwing girls into the pool, even some of his female guest where seen fighting, the security men broke off…
Popular comedian, Bovi reveals Nigerian pastors underrate him all the time as they expect him to do free performances for the ‘Lord’. The jester took to Snapchat telling pastors expecting free performances from him that he will choose his charity. According to him, “The worst set of clients to underrate me are church pastors! Don’t get it twisted, I do free stuff.” “what were u thinking? That I was coming to preach? Entertainment is different. But it’s my preserve to choose when to get paid and when not to.” he continued, adding, “The shock they show when I charge them……
France captain Hugo Lloris has backed Paul Pogba to improve as Euro 2016 goes on. The Juventus midfielder produced a below-par display in Friday’s tournament-opening 2-1 defeat of Romania, leading to reports that he and Antoine Griezmann will be left out for Wednesday’s clash with Albania in Marseille. But Tottenham goalkeeper Lloris has backed the 23-year-old to come good. He said: “I can’t comment on whether there have been talks with Paul or not but clearly we can expect a bit more from the player. That was our first match, everyone was still finding their feet and the main thing…
Everton are preparing to offer Romelu Lukaku a new contract in a bid to keep the striker at Goodison Park, sources close to the club have said. Lukaku, 23, has suggested he is considering leaving Everton this summer as he wants to move to a higher-profile club to be playing in the Champions League so he can continue his progression. The Belgium international’s desire to possibly move on has alerted a host of Europe’s top clubs with the likes of Paris Saint Germain and Juventus both keen on the Belgian international. Sources said last month that Chelsea were keen to…
Iceland defender Kari Arnason says that Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo’s bitter words after Tuesday’s 1-1 Euro 2016 draw between their countries makes the result “even sweeter” and highlights why Lionel Messi is rated ahead of Ronaldo as the game’s best player. Iceland marked their first ever senior international tournament game with a deserved 1-1 draw against the highly fancied Portugal, with midfielder Birkir Bjarnason cancelling out Nani’s opener and the minnows defending tremendously in the closing stages. Real Madrid star Ronaldo did not take the setback well and criticised Iceland’s approach after the game, claiming that his much lower profile…
Henrikh Mkhitaryan will not be allowed to leave Borussia Dortmund until the end of his existing contract amid interest from Manchester United and Arsenal, the club’s CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has confirmed. Sources say that Arsenal have made Mkhitaryan their number one target, but the Armenia international — who is under contract until 2017 — will not be allowed a transfer, despite there also being a reported €24 million offer from Manchester United. Mkhitaryan, 27, has turned down Dortmund’s contract offer and has his heart set on a move to the Premier League, but the Bundesliga have decided not to sell…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been included in Sweden’s provisional 35-man squad to play at the Rio Olympics this summer. Ibrahimovic, 34, is currently captaining his country at Euro 2016 and could potentially delay his much anticipated arrival at Manchester United if he does go on to play in the August competition. Sweden qualified for the Olympic tournament — which is scheduled to take place between Aug. 3-20 — after reaching the final of the Under-21 European Championship last summer. They will face Colombia, Nigeria and Japan in the group stages. Coach Haka Eriksson is expected to name his final 22-man squad…
Italy are wary of the threat Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic poses but they can win Friday’s Euro 2016 match in the same way they defeated Belgium, midfielder Daniele De Rossi has said. The 34-year-old Ibrahimovic, who has scored 62 goals for Sweden, failed to make an impact in his team’s 1-1 draw with Ireland. De Rossi compared the former Paris St Germain striker to Dutch great Marco van Basten. “Maybe they have less talent than Belgium so they will probably wait in their half and try to play counterattack with long balls,” De Rossi told reporters in France. “Ibrahimovic is…
Euro 2016 minnows Iceland hit back at Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo labelling him “not a gracious human being” after he slammed the Atlantic islanders’ defensive tactics in a 1-1 draw in Saint-Etienne. Ronaldo accused Iceland of having a “small mentality” on Tuesday as they prevented the Real Madrid ace from becoming the first man to score in four European championship finals on their debut at a major international tournament. “He’s a fantastic footballer, but he’s not a gracious human being and the thing is we almost nicked the win, so him saying we weren’t going for the win contradicts that,”…
Champions Leicester City will begin their Premier League title defence with a trip to newly-promoted Hull City and Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United reign kicks off at Bournemouth. The release of the fixtures on Wednesday threw up some meaty first-day tussles with last season’s runners-up Arsenal hosting Juergen Klopp’s Liverpool. The 2016-17 season kicks off earlier than usual on August 13. Claudio Ranieri’s Leicester, who stunned the football world by claiming the Premier League title last season at pre-season odds of 5000-1, have a testing opening six weeks with Arsenal visiting them before away trips to Liverpool and Manchester United. Leicester…
In Tuesday’s other game, Alexis Sanchez and Eduardo Vargas both scored twice as Chile advanced with a 4-2 victory over Panama. Chile recovered from the shock of falling behind to a Miguel Camargo goal after only five minutes, with Vargas scoring twice before Arsenal’s Sanchez grabbed a third in the Group D game. Sanchez added his second in the 89th minute to complete the scoring. Chile will now face Mexico in the pick of the quarterfinals on Saturday. However they will be keen to iron out kinks in their defensive display which saw them concede two cheap goals. The Chileans…
Argentina maintained their 100 percent start to the Copa America Centenario with an easy win over Bolivia, as holders Chile booked their place in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. The tournament favourites, already assured of a quarterfinal berth after wins over Chile and Panama, wrapped up their Group D campaign with one-sided win at Seattle’s CenturyLink Field. The victory sees Argentina reach the last eight as group winners, handing them what in theory should be a straightforward assignment against Venezuela in Foxborough on Saturday. The two-time world champions are determined to end a 23-year wait for a major title after suffering…