Today is the birthday of gospel singer and professional photographer TY Bello. TY Bello born Toyin Shokefun was born in Ogun state and has a degree in Economics from the University of Lagos. She was a member of the gospel group KUSH alongside singer Lara George, and Emem Ema. The group disbanded and TY Bello struck solo. In 2008 she released her debut album ‘The Land Is Green’. She got married to Kashetu in 2008. They had their first kids (twin boys Christopher and Christian) in 2014. TY Bello is known as the photographer of the influential and famous Nigerians.…
Author: David Folami
Adele is proving some fans wrong by showing off her rap skills with an amazing cover of Nicki Minaj’s verse in Kanye West’s ‘Monster’ in the latest installment of the hit ‘Carpool Karaoke’. While driving around England with ‘The Late Late Show’ host, James Corden, the 27-year-old singer proved she’s a lover for rap, hence her knowledge of Minaj’s rhymes. Immediate, the ‘Anaconda’ crooner reated to Adele’s cover with much praise on Instagram/Twitter writing: But that’s not all. Adele also revealed she is a die-hard fan of British pop band, Spice Girls and always thought she was ‘Ginger Spice’ a.k.a…
Singer YQ (Yakubu Jibril) has opened up about the loss of his friend rapper Dagrin. On April 22, 2010, Dagrin died after complications from a ghastly car crash. Six years after the rapper’s untimely death, YQ speaks about the passing away of his friend. “Dagrin’s death really had an effect on me, it really did but the effect on my career was just a bit. We had a project we were supposed to do together; we also had shared moments together which are very special” he said. Additionally he said “Dagrin inspired me and gave me hope which was really…
Wiz Khalifa has a new girlfriend! But is she badder than Amber Rose? Well, for a second there, we’d actually thought Wiz and Amber were on the road to getting back together but when the rapper recently stepped out with his new chick, our hopes got smashed to the ground! The ‘See You Again’ rapper and his ex-wife had been taking the whole co-parenting thing pretty seriously, with rumors swelling they were even having sex again. But now it seems that Wiz has got himself new girl and he’s ready to stop smashing Amber to be with her, claims reports.…
Femi Kuti, 53, has said that he has no plans of getting married again. In a recent interview, the four-time Grammy nominated musician said he and his sister Yeni Kuti are not getting married as they are satisfied with having partners. “We have both been married. We have nothing against marriage. I just choose not to get married again. Just my way” said the son of Afrobeat creator Fela Kuti. Femi Kuti was formerly married to Funke Kuti. They have a son together called Made Kuti. Recently it was reported that Femi Kuti blasted a fan who criticized him for…
After the drama South African media personality Bonang Matheba, 28, and award winning South African rapper AKA, 27, brought last year it seems the two are back at it again. AKA (Kiernan Jarryd Forbes) is presently on vacation at Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa in Mozambique. Yesterday (January 13), he shared the picture of a woman in a pool and captioned it “Peace and quiet on the island Me & my Queen move in silence …” In the South African entertainment scene there is only one ‘Queen’- Queen B a.k.a Bonang Matheba. Coincidentally Bonang Matheba is on vacation also.…
Fifa on Thursday banned Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid from buying players for one year over their dealing in under-age players. The ban will start from the July transfer window this year and finish with the January transfer market in 2017. Atletico were also fined 900,000 Swiss francs (820,000 euros) and Real 360,000 (330,000 euros). “The two clubs were found to have violated several provisions concerning the international transfer and first registration of minor players as well as other relevant provisions with regard to the registration and participation of certain players in competitions,” said a Fifa statement. Barcelona has just…
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini thought the referee was the only person in the Etihad Stadium who did not believe Raheem Sterling deserved a penalty in Wednesday’s Premier League stalemate against Everton. With the scores level at 0-0 in the 93rd minute, Everton defender John Stones made contact on Sterling with a sliding tackle near the goalline in the dying seconds. Pellegrini threw his arms out in frustration when referee Roger East, who appeared to have an unobstructed view of the incident, did not point to the spot. “Everyone in the stadium could see it was a penalty, it was…
Manuel Pellegrini rued a late penalty call after a 0-0 draw with Everton saw Manchester City spurn a chance to close on Premier League leaders Arsenal and Leicester City. Raheem Sterling went down under a challenge from John Stones in the last minute of Wednesday’s game at the Etihad Stadium, but referee Roger East ignored City’s appeals and the game ended goalless. “I don’t think I need to give my thoughts about that action,” said City manager Pellegrini. “The whole stadium could see it was a penalty. “It was so clear, so near for the referee, and both legs of…
Swansea City manager Alan Curtis said he felt poor refereeing decisions cost his side in Wednesday’s 4-2 Premier League defeat by fellow strugglers Sunderland at the Liberty Stadium. Swansea defender Kyle Naughton was controversially sent off late in the first half for a foul on Yann M’Vila and the Welsh club, one point and one place above the relegation zone, could now appeal. Jermain Defoe hit a hat-trick for Sunderland with his first goal converted from an offside position. “I’m disappointed, obviously. The big talking point is the refereeing decisions,” Curtis told reporters. “Unfortunately, the referee got all the major…
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal would rather be taking his under-performing team anywhere but bitter rivals Liverpool on Sunday as speculation continues over his future at Old Trafford. Van Gaal’s trials and tribulations are continuing to dominate the back pages with United slipping to sixth after conceding a last-minute equaliser to draw 3-3 at Newcastle United on Tuesday, a result the Dutchman said felt like a defeat. In contrast, Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Arsenal 24 hours later felt more like a win to boss Juergen Klopp after Joe Allen’s 90th minute equaliser stopped Arsene Wenger’s table-toppers in their tracks.…
Arsene Wenger couldn’t conceal his frustration after Arsenal’s dramatic 3-3 draw at Liverpool saw the Gunners waste an opportunity to consolidate their position at the top of the Premier League. But Wenger claimed Wednesday’s thrilling contest at Anfield underlined his team’s title credentials as he challenged his players to use their disappointment as a motivation for a first English crown in 12 years. After chief rivals Manchester City were held at home to Everton, the Arsenal manager saw Joe Allen’s last-minute equaliser cost his team two points to leave them ahead of second placed Leicester only on goal difference. “I…
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino believes that his side’s defeat by Leicester City proves that Claudio Ranieri’s men deserve to finish in the top four of the Premier League. Spurs could have moved to within a point of Leicester had they clinched victory at White Hart Lane on Wednesday, but instead they sit seven points behind their visitors after falling to Robert Huth’s late header. Leicester’s 1-0 victory moved them level on points with leaders Arsenal at the summit of the division, as they ended their run of three games without a goal or a win. The prospect of Champions…
Joe Allen’s dramatic last-minute equaliser earned Liverpool a 3-3 draw at home to Arsenal on Wednesday that enabled Leicester City to move level on points at the Premier League summit. The Welsh midfielder volleyed home in front of the Kop at a wintry Anfield to deny leaders Arsenal a victory that would have kept Arsene Wenger’s men two points clear at the top of the table. Robert Huth scored an 83rd-minute winner as Leicester won 1-0 at fourth-place Tottenham Hotspur, while Manchester City remain three points off the pace in third after drawing 0-0 at home to Everton. “I’m very…
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp jumped to the defence of goalkeeper Simon Mignolet after the Belgium international’s scrappy performance allowed Arsenal to twice come back from a goal down in Wednesday’s 3-3 Premier League draw. This was not the first time Klopp has had to defend Mignolet this season after the 27-year-old’s errors contributed to both goals conceded in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with West Bromwich Albion last month. In Wednesday’s game, the Merseyside club took the lead twice within 20 minutes thanks to two goals by Roberto Firmino but were pegged back after Mignolet was easily beaten by Aaron Ramsey at…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) working committee, on Monday, January 11, 2016, held a closed door meeting with President Buhari in the Presidential Villa. Leading the team of APC stalwarts was the party’s national chairman, John Oyegun. The meeting is the first of its kind, since the party snatched power from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2015. Channels Television reports that a party source hinted that internal party issues, implementation of the party’s campaign promises, security, among others were discussed. John Odigie-Oyegun recently issued a stern warning to the PDP to stop insulting Buhari. The APC has also denied…
The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, while speaking to newsmen, hinted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spokesman, Olisa Metuh has refused to co-operate with the agency. Premium Times reports that Magu said ”From the records, Metuh got over N400 million, he has not said anything because we need the public money to be returned so that it’s going to be used for public good,” Mr. Magu said during a meeting with online media publishers in Lagos.” Adding that “Also Jafaru Isa, what Dasuki gave him was N170 million. He also agreed…of course he…
The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh has reportedly vowed that he would rather starve than return the sum of N400 million which he collected from former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki. The money is believed to be part of the $2.1 billion arms deal fund which was looted under Dasuki’s supervision. Metuh was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on January 5, 2016, and is still being held by the agency. The PDP spokesman is said to have refused to cooperate and instead went on hunger strike. This was disclosed…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Osita Okechukwu has accused former governor of old Anambra State, Chief Jim Nwobodo of defecting to the party to avoid justice due to his connection to the $2.1 billion arms deal fraud. Nwobodo left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC on Friday, January 8, 2016. Okechukwu also told Punch that the APC should screen who wished to defect from the PDP. “Political parties are like churches and mosques; they have open entry. However, there is the need to sieve the defectors. Is it not a paradox that…
Elder Statesman, Dr Tanko Yakassai told newsmen that President Buhari’s war against corruption is just a propaganda war. He wondered why a government who claims to fight corruption will go against court orders. The Elder Statesman also said the Federal Government has made the war on corruption all about the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. Theinfostride reports that Yakassai said “The Federal Government of Nigeria is only fighting Sambo Dasuki. Should the fight against corruption begin and end with Dasuki? Is he the only “corrupt” person? Till today, they have not even started his case in the court. He…