Nigerian pop superstar Wizkid, 25, is going on vacation for the first time in three years. Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun announced his millions of fans on social media today (January 12) that he will be taking a break from music. After he comes back from his international break Wizkid will drop his EP which he announced last year. “About to catch a flight to where I wanna be. first holiday in 3years. love u my Fans! EP ready when I get back. And I start my World tour! We start off in Amsterdam!! What a time! Back in a bit!” he…
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Last week Nollywood actress Cossy Orjiakor shockingly revealed that she will be walking down the aisle this year. Cossy has further spoken about her mystery fiancé and her wedding in an interview. “Yes, it is true that I have found love. And I am getting married this year” the actress said. Cossy Orjiakor is however not keen on disclosing who her husband-to-be is. “He is of my complexion, and he is my number one fan. He has seen everything about me and he likes me. “I don’t want to say much before he changes his mind. I don’t want to…
Genevieve Nnaji’s daughter Theodora Nnaji has reportedly set up her own makeup school. According to Naij the daughter of the very famous actress has graduated from Nnamdi Azikwe University with a degree in Mass Communication, and has now her opened NAJ Makeup Artistry, her makeup outfit. NAJ Makeup Artistry is located on Herbert Macaulay in Yaba, Lagos. Theodora Nnaji was preset her grand parent’s wedding anniversary at Mbaise, Imo state. On Boxing Day, Genevieve held a birthday party for her father. It was a double celebration also because the party was organized to mark her parents’ 46th wedding anniversary. Genevieve’s…
Today (January 12), singer proposed to his longtime girlfriend Annie. The soul singer shared a picture of him going down on one knee to propose to his girlfriend of six years. To make his proposal more romantic, GT asked her to be his wife at the place they first met. “And then..i took her to the very first place we met 6 yrs ago..got on my knee and asked her to marry me..well.. she said YES!!! 🙂 I love u” wrote GT. After he proposed Nigerian singer Jaywon showed to celebrate with the love birds. In April last year, GT…
African pop star Davido, 23, seems to have learnt his lesson concerning baby mama drama, and using protection when he is having sex. Yesterday night (January 10) on his way back from Niger Republic where he performed over the weekend, Davido shared a picture of a wad of dollar bills and an unused condom wrap on his pocket on SnapChat. The caption of the picture read “Who’s it gon be tonite?” We wonder who the lucky babe Davido entertained last night is?” Anyway when Davido came back to the country he threw dollar notes in the air for his fans…
Following all the buzz and drama that has trailed the Olamide vs Don Jazzy beef, pop singer, Davido, has insinuated that he would do worse if his new artist is robbed of the Next Rated Artist award at the 2016 Headies. Davido tweeted that he would be pulling off worse than a “Kanye” at the next Headies Awards if his newly signed artist was robbed of the Next Rated Artist Award. The pop singer and father-of-one has obviously been hinting at something big as pertains to his newly signed artist. If he is as good as Lil Kesh in anyway,…
Pop singer, Dammy Krane has taken to Twitter to rant against Star boy, Wizkid, calling him a “Bitch nigga”, while he was at it Although we are yet to discover the reason for the insults, going by Krane’s tweets, he has accused Wizkid of stealing “Shit” that belongs to him. Dammy Krane said “Wizkid is a bitch nigga, I was about to loose it and fuck him up but they even had to beg me,no time to form I am the streets!!#industreet#”. “Lol next time you want my shit just ask, Balu”. “This industry nigga has been trying it for…
Manuel Pellegrini has said he did not require an apology from Pep Guardiola after the reported Manchester City target confirmed he wants to manage in the Premier League. Guardiola revealed in December that he will leave German champions Bayern Munich at the end of the season, and he has since confirmed that he intends to take on a new challenge in England. Guardiola said that he had a number of offers from English clubs but City is seen by many as his expected destination next season. The former Barcelona manager apologised for his remarks, but City boss Pellegrini told a…
Arsenal are close to agreeing deals to sign Nigeria under-17 prospects Kelechi Nwakali and Samuel Chukwueze, sources have said. A host of Europe’s top clubs have been tracking Nwakali and Chukwueze after they impressed in helping Nigeria win last year’s FIFA U17 World Cup in Chile. Manchester City — who Nwakali’s brother Chidiebere is contracted to — and Bayern Munich have been credited with an interest in the midfield pair, but Arsenal are in pole position to land the exciting duo. Nwakali, 17, was named as player of the tournament at the U17 World Cup, while Chukwueze, 16, also impressed…
Out of favour Italy striker Mario Balotelli left fans and critics guessing about his possible return to the Azzurri squad by leaving a cryptic message on social media on Saturday. “Can’t wait,” Balotelli wrote on his Instagram account alongside a picture listing Italy with Group B opponents Belgium, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland for next summer’s 2016 European Championships. It prompted a flurry of reactions from friends and foes alike, with some suggesting the AC Milan striker, who is on loan from Liverpool, would likely to be watching events in France unfold on television. Balotelli became an Azzurri hero…
AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli is set to return from a four-month injury lay-off in Wednesday’s Coppa Italia quarter-final against Carpi, according to coach Sinisa Mihajlovic. “Balotelli is available and should be in the squad tomorrow (Wednesday),” said Mihajlovic during Tuesday’s press conference. Balotelli, on loan from Premier League side Liverpool, has not played for Milan since September 27 because of a groin injury and underwent surgery in November. He has appeared in just four games this season, scoring once. Mihajlovic added that French winger Jeremy Menez was also nearing a comeback, having yet to feature in Serie A this…
Striker Jamie Vardy has trained with Leicester City and is in the frame to face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Wednesday, manager Claudio Ranieri said on Monday. Vardy, who is tied as the league’s joint top-scorer on 15 goals with Everton’s Romelu Lukaku, had a minor groin operation that ruled him out of Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Tottenham in the FA Cup third round. “Jamie Vardy is getting better and this morning he warmed up with the team. Tomorrow I will check on him,” the Italian told reporters. “The little problem he had with the little operation is…
Leicester City will not be signing any more players in the January transfer window as they bid to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League, manager Claudio Ranieri said on Tuesday. Ranieri, who bought 19-year-old winger Demarai Gray from Birmingham City last week, is also adamant that prolific Leicester forwards Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez will not be leaving the club. “The transfer market is finished for us. I am only interested in my players and no-one goes away. Business is finished,” Ranieri told reporters. Vardy and Mahrez have scored 28 of Leicester’s 37 Premier League goals this season,…
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger claims Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has no reason to complain about his team’s fixture pile-up because of the vast wealth enjoyed by top Premier League clubs. Wenger’s league leaders face Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday as Klopp struggles with a severe injury list, and to make matters worse Liverpool face a run of six games in 18 days. But Klopp made 11 changes for the Reds’ 2-2 FA Cup third round draw at Exeter on Friday. The former Borussia Dortmund chief says the biggest difference between managing in England rather than Germany is the number of…
Arsene Wenger says Arsenal will face a stern test of their Premier League title credentials when they take on Liverpool on Wednesday. Wenger’s side head to Anfield two points clear at the head of the table and having won five of their last six league games. The weekend FA Cup third round victory over Sunderland extended their winning run and Wenger acknowledges his side’s recent success has strengthened the belief they can push on during the second half of the season. The Gunners manager, though, knows any meeting with Liverpool carries an extra edge that was demonstrated when the sides…
Liverpool cannot match Arsenal’s brand of possession football and they will not try that either in Wednesday’s Premier League clash, manager Jurgen Klopp has said. Liverpool have lost three of their last six league matches and are currently eighth going into the match against the table-topping Gunners. “Arsenal and Arsene (Wenger) have their own style, it’s possession football, so it’s clear that if we want to play the same way we will be without a chance because they’ve been doing it for longer,” Klopp told British media. The job is not easy for a Liverpool team smarting from Friday’s disappointing…
Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink believes Eden Hazard can respond to his disappointing season and win the Ballon D’Or in the future. The Belgian playmaker was last year’s PFA Player of the Year but has failed to even score in club football so far this current campaign. Hazard will miss Wednesday’s home Premier League match with West Bromwich Albion as he recovers from a groin injury but he has returned to training and Hiddink believes he will come good again when he resumes action. “It’s for me about freshness,” he said. “If the mind is fresh, if players are eager…
Nigerian striker, Brown Ideye scored his second league goal in as many weeks when he inspired Olympiacos to their 17th consecutive win in the Greek Super League. The striker netted on the half hour to take his season’s haul in all competitions for the Piraeus club to eight. He has scored seven times in the league this season following an unhappy spell at English club, West Bromwich Albion. Ideye was the stand out performer in a quiet weekend for Nigerians. Brown Ideye netted his seventh league goal of the season as Olympiacos cruised to victory.
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has ruled out adding more firepower in the January transfer window to bolster his side’s Premier League title challenge, saying Nigerian teenager Kelechi Iheanacho was adequate back-up. Iheanacho is third choice behind Sergio Aguero and Wilfried Bony but has still scored five goals in all competitions despite being limited to a number of substitute and cup appearances this season. The 19-year-old scored City’s second goal in the 3-0 FA Cup third round victory at Norwich City on Saturday. “Kelechi has been involved from the first game of this season,” Pellegrini told a news conference on…
Newcastle United have reached an agreement for the transfer of Swansea City midfielder Jonjo Shelvey for a fee of £12 million, the BBC reported on Tuesday. The 23-year-old is expected to undergo a medical later on Tuesday. Shelvey joined Swansea from Liverpool in 2013 for a reported £5 million. He has made 79 Premier League appearances and scored 10 goals for the Welsh club, who are fourth-bottom in the table, two points clear of the relegation zone. He was named in England manager Roy Hodgson’s squad for the Euro 2016 qualifiers against San Marino and Switzerland in September and has…