Author: David F.

Amidst breakup rumour that have been trailing South African rapper, Cassper Nyovest and his beau, Boity Thulo, the top SA media personality posted a lovely message to clarify things with her bae. The Club 808 presenter shut down those break-up rumours after sharing a picture of herself and Cassper with a very sweet caption. This comes a few days after it was reported that she had dumped the Doc Shebeleza hitmaker. Sunday Sun had previously reported that Boity had had enough of Cassper’s cheating ways and decided to end things. However, the media personality seems to have set the record…

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After all the Headies and post-Headies drama, one of the main characters at the centre of the drama, Lil Kesh has dropped a new jam. Titled ‘Ibile’, Lil Kesh teamed up with label producers, Pheelz and Young John to deliver another street anthem as he choruses his love for his hood and his people. And NO, he didn’t diss Don Jazzy nor the Mavin crew as you all probably might be expecting.

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Different strokes for different folks! While the entertainment industry in going bunkers with all sorts of beef in the new year, it’s a tale of sad news in another camp. Rising female singer, Young Grey C, signed on to the Sound Sultan led ‘Naija Ninjas‘, lost her father earlier today. Joining the Headies Rookie of the year nominee to mourn her late father, her label boss, Sound Sultan also wrote, ‘Condolences with Young Grey C On the death of her dad. We love him But God loves him more. May his soul rest in peace’.

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Dancehall act Cynthia Morgan is showing some love to Mavin singer Di’Ja. The ‘German Juice’ singer shared a picture of Di’Ja on her Instagram account today, and wrote “I love this gyalie @aphrodija I call her SNOW WHITE…#freespirit#puresoul….#random.” It’s good to see female singers showing each other love. While Cynthia Morgan is showing Di’Ja love, she is presently in a battle with her label mates. Cynthia Morgan has been nominated alongside Korede Bello and Reekado Banks in this year’s Next Rated award category. This time last week Cynthia Morgan was knee deep in controversy thanks to her provocative picture involving…

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Mavin Records singer Di’Ja has offered to help a disabled 19 year old young woman Rahma Haruna. Rahma Haruna has taken over social media in Nigeria within the last couple of days. She lives with no functional arms and limbs. Rahma Haruna is carried around by her brother in a green plastic bowl. Thankfully a Good Samaritan donated a wheelchair to her. Moved by her plight, Di’Ja asked for the details of Rahma Haruna on her Instagram today (January 4). “Please dm me if u know how to contact this beautiful soul. (SERIOUS INFORMATION please in the name of God).…

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Today’s photo of the day is a rare throwback picture shared by the official Instagram account of the Afrikan Shrine. The picture consists of Femi Kuti, his mother, his separated wife Funke Kuti, and his first son Made Kuti. “PHOTO OF THE DAY FROM THE INNER CHAMBERS OF THE KING OF AFROBEAT. HAPPY ,PROSPEROUS AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE. ARARARARA!!!!” Afrikan Shrine captioned the picture. Funke Kuti reposted the picture on Instagram and wrote “OMG!!! This picture was just posted by @afrikashrine . There is a special T shirt prize to anyone who can identify all the people in…

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Media entrepreneur Chief Dele Momodu has responded to claims by 23 year old Nigerian pop sensation Davido that Sophie Momodu (his baby mama) infected their daughter Imade Adeleke with cannabis. In a series of tweets made yesterday (January 4) Chief Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation Magazine, tweeted that he is fighting oppression from the Adeleke family, and is determined to see the law take its natural course on this matter. He also hinted that we shall soon find out who is the ‘king of Cannabis in Nigeria’. It’s more than likely he was responding to Davido’s claim that his niece…

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According to popular blogger Laila Ijeoma, rap star Olamide reportedly prostrated before Don Jazzy during a peace meeting initiated by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote. According to her a peace meeting was called by the billionaire who is a patron of arts and music in Nigeria. Aliko Dangote called Don Jazzy and got Olamide’s number and called him over for a peace meeting in his house. “I’m told that the picture we all saw of Olamide & Don Jazzy shaking hands was taken at Aliko’s place. Aliko Dangote stepped in for there to be peace. I’m also told that Olamide prostrated…

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Yesterday (January 4) actress Uche Ogbodo went on an expletive riddled rant after fans called her ‘ugly’ for wearing a septum ring. Today, she has apologized for her ‘f’ word rant but says she won’t apologize for using a septum ring. “Hi everyone, I wish to tender my heartfelt apology via IG Since this is where it all started. I am apologizing only ‘cos i see that my inappropriate use of the #F word in my rant has provoked & broken the hearts of my ardent Fans. I have no excuse really, i am so wrong and i have come…

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Today is the birthday of Nigeria singer Oritsefemi. He turns 31 years old. Oritsefemi whose real names are Oritsefemi Majemite Ekele is best known for his hit song ‘Double Wahala’ released in 2013. He was born in Ajegunle in a family of 25. He is the third child of his mother and hails from Delta state. After his primary and secondary education he applied to study Law at Delta State University but didn’t pursue it because of his interest in music. Oritsefemi attended a music school in Ajegunle owned by Johnny Napp. The famous school helped groom Ajegunle music stars…

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Godwin singer Korede Bello recently visited Kano state and met the Emir of Kano HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. In November 2015, Korede Bello first met the Kano monarch. This month he met the Emir in his palace and shared the picture on his Instagram. “A day well spent. Every word he utters is golden. A true leader in every sense of the word, and an undaunted patriot. I’m inspired by you sir – H.R.H Sanusi Lamido Sanusi #EmirOfKano #Kano #Nigeria #WestAfrica #Africa” he captioned the picture. While at the palace, Korede Bello used the opportunity to take pictures in the…

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Yesterday (January 4), American rap star Future (Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn) called his baby mama Ciara a ‘bi^ch’ because she has allegedly not allowed him to see his son. He also said Ciara has control problems and makes him go through lawyers to see his child. Future also revealed that he pays the singer $15,000 a month for child support. After his rant Future announced that has new material on the way which he described as ‘classic’. Ciara responded last night to Future’s allegations. Her team spoke to E! and said that Ciara has never stopped Future from seeing his son,…

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Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon believes Jose Mourinho will return to the Santiago Bernabeu if fortunes do not improve under Zinedine Zidane. Madrid and France legend Zidane was confirmed as Rafael Benitez’s successor on Monday after the Spaniard paid the price for a mixed seventh months in charge. A Clasico hammering at the hands of Barcelona, plus regular reports of dressing room unrest, undermined Benitez’s reign, with Zidane seen by Madrid president Florentino Perez as the man to reunite the squad. Former Madrid boss Mourinho remains without a club following his departure from Chelsea last month, and Calderon believes…

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Barcelona star Neymar says he did not hear any racist chants allegedly directed at him during Saturday’s Catalan derby with Espanyol. Barca captain Andres Iniesta was among those to suggest that Neymar was the subject of taunts in his side’s 0-0 draw with their local rivals at Cornella El Prat. Espanyol president Joan Collet denied such claims, saying: “I was there, just like 30,000 people and nothing happened.” And Neymar has broken his silence on the issue, saying he was unaware of any such abuse. “I did not hear the chants,” the Brazil captain said, in quotes reported by La…

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Espanyol president Joan Collet has reiterated the chants directed at Neymar in Saturday’s clash against Barcelona were in no way racist. Barca captain Andres Iniesta said after the game Neymar was the subject of racist taunts during the clash with their local rivals at the Estadi Cornella-El Prat, which ended scoreless. Collet rubbished the claims afterwards, and has re-assured everyone that even Cristiano Ronaldo cops the same treatment. “I was there, on the pitch, and I saw nothing,” he said. “I hear those chants of ‘uh, uh, uh’ every Sunday, even about Cristiano [Ronaldo], and I have never interpreted them…

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have revealed their final three for the 2015 African Player of the Year. An initial 37-man short list for the award which was revealed in October was cut down to 11 players in November. At a press conference attended by CAF Executive member Anjorin Moucharafou and Glo representatives on Monday, 14 December 2015 in Abuja, Nigeria, Andre Ayew (Ghana/ Swansea City), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon/ Borussia Dortmund) and Yaya Toure (Cote d”Ivoire/ Manchester City) have been revealed as the final three nominees for the African Player of the Year. Toure has taken out the last…

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Has Costa finally returned to the form that made him one of the Premier League’s most dangerous strikers in 2014-15? After missing Chelsea’s trip to Manchester United through suspension, the Spanish international followed up his two-goal performance against Watford by creating the Blues’ opener versus Crystal Palace on Sunday and bundling home the icing on the cake in a 3-0 win.

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Another manager bites the dust at Real Madrid, and another round of speculation about the future of the club’s star players begins. Reports have it that Gareth Bale is considering his future at the Bernabeu after the sacking of Rafa Benitez and his replacement by Zinedine Zidane. The report states that the Wales captain is “intensely disappointed” by developments after having formed a good working relationship with Benitez. And that is likely to trigger big interest at Old Trafford, where talk of a potential mega-money deal for Bale has never really gone away. But The Times writes that Real president…

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Fresh from a 2-1 win over Swansea and an encouraging 0-0 draw against Chelsea, it looks as if under-fire manager Louis van Gaal will live to fight on. However, if the Dutchman is to thrive rather than merely to survive, there needs to be a careful rethink of the club’s transfer policy. It must move away from what Ed Woodward wants, and towards what Manchester United needs. Woodward, as it has been noted in many quarters, is looking to buy a big-name player that will put the club back on the map as one of Europe’s elites. Yet it is…

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Barcelona have reportedly registered 77 new players across the club’s various teams as their FIFA-imposed ban on making additions has finally ended. In 2014, Barca were found to have breached numerous violations of FIFA’s youth transfer regulations, with the one-year transfer ban being upheld on two separate occasions by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Summer signings Arda Turan and Aleix Vidal are the most high-profile names on the list reportedly registered with the Catalan football federation when their offices opened for business on Monday Jan. 3, and both are set to make their debuts in Wednesday’s Copa del Rey…

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