Burna Boy has been interviewed by international magazine, FADER. The singer’s interview comes just a week after his compatriot, Wizkid also had a feature ran in the magazine. Burna Boy is described as “The Nigerian Singer Putting Africa First” and in his interview he talks about his influences and the politics of the music industry in Nigeria. FADER describes their experience in the following words: “By the time we get to Burna Boy’s house in Lagos on the night of Halloween, it’s around 11:30 pm and the noise from a nearby generator is buzzing against the soft sound of falling…
Author: David Folami
African superstar Wizkid has congratulated his artiste L.A.X on the purchase of his new car. L.A.X revealed that he had bought his first car, a white 2013 Mercedes Benz C250 which is worth approximately eight million Naira. Using his Instagram, Wizkid congratulated L.A.X who he collaborated with on the hit single ‘Ginger’. Wizkid captioned the Instagram post “Brings joy to my heart when my brothers win! My brother ,friend and my first artiste just copped his first whip! Blessings and love my G! The first of many! @izzlax.” L.A.X signed to Wizkid’s Star Boy label in 2013. Shortly after they…
Singer TY Bello is one of the leading photographers in the country. Days ago (January 29) TY Bello who happens to be the official photographer of former President Goodluck Jonathan shared a cool picture of eccentric TV personality Denrele Edun. In the black and white picture, Denrele turns his back to the camera and swirls his infamous braids. Denrele Edun is also rocking stilettos. TY Bello captioned the picture “Denrele sha #tybellophotography #lfdw #backstage #x.” Denrele Edun who is known for eccentricity and ‘sexual outlaw’ behaviour was recently diagnosed as not being gay by celebrity psychiatrist, Maymunah Kadiri.
Rob Kardashian has just sent the internet into a frenzy with his latest post on Instagram! Kim Kardashian’s younger brother could probably give his entire family a fever after posting a picture of his new girlfriend, Blac Chyna on his Instagram page with a powerful message of hope. According to Rob, a baby with the model could be the next big thing. Rob’s picture post shows Chyna carrying a detachable car seat [for baies] on the streets with the message: “Blac Chyna probably out shopping rite now as she plan to give birth to the only next generation of the…
Amber Rose has just given her seal of approval on the Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna romance despite it causing endless drama for the Kardashian-Jenner clan. The model, who this week clashed with her ex-boyfriend and Rob’s brother-in-law Kanye West, has confirmed the couple is officially dating during an interview set to air on the podcast ‘Allegedly’ on Friday, January, 28. “She thinks Rob is an awesome guy and Chyna is cooking him meals now and helping him. They seem really happy,” source claims. Amber might be supportive of the romance, but not everyone is happy. As we earlier reported,…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe Damijo aka RMD has revealed that his new look which is symbolised by his white beards, ‘is a liberation for him.’ The 30 Days in Atlanta actor, who says he is driven by passion for acting, confessed that it was a deliberate act to spot a new personal. When asked if his beards make him feel anyhow lesser or bigger than who he is, he stressed that if his fans love the new look, he’s less concerned about what anyone says. In his words, ‘It’s just a liberation for me. I wanted to spot new…
Many months after former label mates, Skales and Wizkid traded words over success and loyalty, Baseline recording music act, Skales has regretted getting involved in the war of words. Skales admitted that trading words with Wizkid, was one of the greatest mistakes he will ever make. In a recent interview, Skales explains that he now sees him growing in the eye of many considering the fact some other people look up to him as a role model. “That’s one of the mistakes I made and I feel like I’m growing in the eyes of the public so definitely, I know…
Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink has said Eden Hazard remains a key player for Chelsea and is backing him to bounce back after a disappointing campaign so far. Belgium international Hazard was voted PFA Player of the Year last season after helping Chelsea to the Premier League title with 14 goals and nine assists. But he has failed to score in 28 club appearances this year as the Blues’ title defence collapsed. Those struggles have led to speculation that Hazard could be allowed to leave at the end of the season if a bid of around £80 million is made…
Wayne Rooney says Manchester United’s players “have to take a lot of responsibility” for the club’s woes, even while manager Louis Van Gaal says he’d rather the fans focus their ire on him. Van Gaal was jeered by supporters in last Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Southampton in the most hostile reception he has received in his time in England. And although United eased some pressure on Van Gaal by beating Derby 3-1 in the FA Cup on Friday, Rooney said Man United’s troubles don’t all stem from the Dutchman’s leadership. “It’s unfair to say it’s the manager,” Rooney told Sunday…
Borussia Dortmund trimmed Bayern Munich’s lead in the Bundesliga with a 2-0 win over Ingolstadt on Saturday as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to leave him with 20 league goals. ‘Auba’ – the 2015 African player of the year – headed second-placed Dortmund into a 77th-minute lead at home, but replays showed he was offside when Lukasz Piszczek launched his cross. It was harsh for visitors Ingolstadt who looked to have taken the lead midway through the second-half when Dortmund captain Mats Hummels scored an own goal. Hummels’ backpass flew over goalkeeper Roman Buerki on 66 minutes, but the referee did…
Manchester City starlet Kelechi Iheanacho hit a hat-trick as his side crushed Aston Villa 4-0 on Saturday in the FA Cup fourth round, with Raheem Sterling also on target. It was only Iheanacho’s fifth start of the season, but the 19-year-old Nigerian has now found the back of the net eight times, vindicating manager Manuel Pellegrini’s decision to leave Sergio Aguero on the bench. City’s win kept them in contention for glory on four fronts, with Pellegrini’s side three points below leaders Leicester City in the Premier League and through to the Champions League last 16 and League Cup final.…
Arsenal’s bid to become the first team to win the FA Cup three times in succession since 1886 remains on course after Alexis Sanchez sealed Saturday’s 2-1 win over Burnley in the fourth round. The holders had a first-half scare when Burnley’s Sam Vokes cancelled out Calum Chambers’s 20th minute opener, but Sanchez’s second-half goal ensured the Premier League side avoided an upset against Championship opposition. Victory provided Arsene Wenger’s side with a timely lift following their Premier League defeat against Chelsea six days previously. With Chile forward Sanchez and French midfielder Francis Coquelin emerging unscathed after their first starts…
Jurgen Klopp faces an unwanted fixture pile-up after Liverpool were held to a dour 0-0 draw by West Ham in the FA Cup fourth round at Anfield on Saturday. Reds boss Klopp picked a fairly inexperienced team in order to give several senior players a rest, but the stand-ins were unable to find a winner against opponents who lost James Tomkins and Cheikhou Kouyate to first-half injuries. Young midfielders Cameron Brannagan and Joao Teixeira had shots beaten away by Hammers goalkeeper Darren Randolph, who was only playing because first choice Adrian had returned home to Seville to attend the birth…
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone conceded his side’s title chances may have gone as they were reduced to nine men in losing 2-1 to league leaders Barcelona on Saturday. Victory moved the European champions three points clear of Atletico – having also played a game less – and seven ahead of third-placed Real Madrid. “Barcelona continue to be very strong. In their strikers they have the goals and play that makes the difference,” said the Argentine. “They are in a very good position, they have three points more than us and a game in hand. “There is a long way…
Barcelona coach Luis Enrique said he was shocked by the wild knee-high challenge on world player of the year Lionel Messi that triggered a straight red card for Atletico Madrid’s Brazilian defender Filipe Luis on Saturday. The coach, whose side won 2-1 at home to go three points clear in La Liga, protested angrily on the touchline after the left back’s studs-up tackle against the Argentine forward shortly before halftime. “Did you see my reaction? Then you can imagine what I was thinking. It shocked me but I am not going to go into details about it,” he told a…
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has admitted that he cannot know what reception he will receive when his side return to Old Trafford to face Stoke City on Tuesday. United were booed off following their most recent home game, a 1-0 defeat by Southampton last weekend, which prompted media speculation about Van Gaal’s position. His team won 3-1 at second-tier Derby County on Friday to reach the FA Cup fifth round, but Van Gaal conceded afterwards that it may not have been enough to mollify supporters frustrated by recent performances. “I’m not a stupid man. I’m an intelligent man…
A late goal by Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo proved decisive for Watford as they edged Nottingham Forest in a fourth round FA Cup tie on Saturday. The 26-year-old came off the bench with 18 minutes to time to strike past Forest goalkeeper Dorus de Vries. Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores opted to hand Ighalo a rest from the rigours of the season by naming him on the bench with Troy Deeney starting upfront with Nordin Amrabat and Ikechi Anya playing off him. The Hornets fired blanks in the first 45 minutes at the City Ground. On 72 minutes, Ighalo was…
Alexis Sanchez returned to Arsenal’s starting line-up and the scoresheet in Saturday’s 2-1 FA Cup fourth round defeat of Burnley with manager Arsene Wenger saying his injury-enforced “winter break” could be a blessing in disguise. The Chile forward had not started a game since late November because of a hamstring injury but pounced in the 53rd minute to keep the Gunners on course for a third consecutive FA Cup triumph. While Arsenal laboured to see off their second-tier opponents, the sight of Sanchez fit and fresh was a huge boost for Wenger as his side attempt to win the English…
Some residents of Osogbo in Osun, on Saturday urged the state government to ensure proper evacuation of refuse cleared after the monthly sanitation exercise. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the residents were seen as early as 6:30am in some areas of the state capital cleaning their surroundings during the monthly sanitation exercise. One of the residents, Mrs Sade Dada, commended the government for the exercise but said measures must be taken to ensure proper management of the waste in a more economic manner. An environmental health officer, Mr Tiamiyu Alade said residents of Osogbo were always prompt…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says four passengers lost their lives in another boat mishap in Lagos on Saturday morning. According to NEMA, the accident occurred at Badore in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of the state at about 10.00 a.m. The South-West spokesman for the agency, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, disclosed this on Saturday in a statement obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He, however, said 13 passengers were rescued. He said the boat with 17 passengers on board capsized at Badore. “The incident occurred at about 10.00 this morning. “The boat with 17 people on…