Author: David F.

Popular disc jockey DJ Big N has said that Afrobeats is experiencing its worst decline in a while. He recently blamed both artists and music executives for compromising the genre’s quality in their quest to cater to international audiences. Speaking during an interview with Echo Room, he blasted the rising dilution of Afrobeats’ original sound. According to him, moving away from the genre’s original sound has led to a less authentic and lower-quality version of the genre that listeners are forced to hear nowadays. He stated that the uniqueness Afrobeats enjoyed in recent years no longer exists. “The uniqueness of…

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Legal expert Stefan Borson has told Manchester City to prepare for the final verdict for their 115 charges of alleged breaches of EPL financial rules imminently. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, there is no real excuse for a further delay amid the controversial case, so he expects a final decision before the next international break. Stefan added that he cannot see the Manchester City saga staying unresolved beyond this year. His words, “Manchester City have been told to expect a decision soon. It’s very very simple. They…

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Popular singer Beyoncé has mourned the death of legendary musician D’Angelo. Recall that the revered trailblazer passed on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the age of 51 after battling cancer. Reacting via her website, Beyoncé honoured the deceased’s legacy, noting that his music and voice will not be forgotten. Hailing D’Angelo for his amazing singing skills, the “Irreplaceable” crooner stressed that he triggered the transformation of R&B music many years ago. “We thank you for your beautiful music, your voice, your proficiency on the piano, your artistry. You were the pioneer of Neo-soul and that changed and transformed rhythm & blues…

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Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has said that he and his brother Jordan almost fell victim to an attempted extortion after their father’s death. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, in their efforts to bring their late dad’s body from DR Congo to Belgium for burial, some greedy persons saw it as the perfect opportunity to milk the family dry and take advantage of their loss. Lukaku added that the ordeal left him completely heartbroken, and his dad was eventually laid to rest in Africa. His words, “As…

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Nollywood actor Yomi King, a.k.a Opebe, has opened up about some of his early lessons in the movie industry. He recently revealed that many of the beatings he received on set were actually not scripted but real. Speaking during an interview on Behind The Fame Podcast, Opebe recalled some of his harsh experiences during filming that went far beyond acting. Confirming that he took real beatings on camera just to entertain the viewers, the moviestar stated that it had to happen that way for people to connect to the story. He disclosed that the late Baba Suwe never shied away…

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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said that he has no regrets after being sent off for his wild celebration following his side’s 2-1 victory over Liverpool. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the emotion of the match meant that his dismissal was more than worth it, so he has decided not to be self-critical. Maresca added that his celebration was simply an instinctive reaction to a well-deserved winner. His words, “It was a huge emotion (against Liverpool). It’s my second season at Chelsea and it was the first…

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Popular rapper Megan Thee Stallion has opened up about her personal struggles on her path to stardom. The lyricist recently got emotional while she recalled when she realized she needed therapy. Speaking during a sit-down with actress Taraji P. Henson at the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation’s inaugural “I Am the Table” Benefit Brunch in Maryland, Megan revealed that seeing a therapist became mandatory when she found out how sad she was. According to her, she immediately wanted to overcome the scary sadness she was feeling at the time without caring what triggered the sadness in the first place. Megan stated…

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Former Portugal defender Pepe has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to keep playing for many more years. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the 40-year-old is still capable of breaking records and defying expectations, and he hopes fans will not have to face the day that Ronaldo retires anytime soon. He added that Cristiano will be remembered for being a phenomenal footballer and a wonderful person. His words, “When will he stop? No one really knows (smiles). Cristiano keeps breaking records and I’m really happy for him. Beyond being a…

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Popular rapper M.I. Abaga has shared where he intends to raise his unborn kids. He recently revealed that, as unpopular as his stance might be, he’ll prefer to raise his children in Nigeria. Speaking during an interview, Mr Incredible said that his strong preference for Nigeria is because of the country’s rich communal values and family-oriented environment. Hailing the nation’s vibrant family and community support systems, he stated that they are more than ideal for nurturing kids. “This is a good question. Yeah, actually a really good question. There are a lot of things appealing about home, especially because we’re…

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Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has come out to address his perceived rivalry with Vinicius Junior. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, having two top footballers who sell newspapers in the same team was always going to trigger such misconceptions, but the reality is that his relationship with Vini is good. Mbappe added that their understanding has improved since his first year because they’ve developed a better rapport. His words, “Two famous players in the same team — that sells newspapers. But the truth is I have a…

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Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves has reacted to marriage rumours trailing him and his girlfriend, Alexandra Grant. This comes after Alexandra quashed the reports, saying that they are not a married couple yet. Speaking during an interview with E! News, Keanu revealed that he is never bothered about such rumours whenever they start circulating. According to him, even though the speculation does not affect him at all, he can only praise his woman for letting everyone know the truth. He stated that such reports have trailed their relationship in times past, so he is already used to it. “Well, that wasn’t…

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Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has said that Atletico Madrid won the derby because their players played with high intensity. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he remembers Atletico Madrid players winning all the duels during that match, and that made it very difficult to win the clash. He added that derby games are simply impossible to win without intensity and a fighting spirit. His words, “They [Atletico] came to play a derby, and us… we did too, but without putting any intensity into the duels, the crosses.…

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Popular Afrobeats singer Adekunle Gold has gifted BBNaija season 10 winner, Imisi, a brand new iPhone 17 Pro Max. The “Sade” crooner, who rooted for Imisi and co-housemate Mensan, recently expressed excitement about meeting the reality TV star. Imisi, who was declared the winner of BBNaija season 10 on October 5, 2025, took to her Snapchat to share the news with fans, appreciating the artist for the luxurious gift. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is a high-end device with advanced features, and its value ranges from N2,750,000 to N3,795,000, depending on the storage capacity. Meanwhile, Nollywood actor and filmmaker Yomi…

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Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has said that he really liked Endrick as a player when he was at Real Madrid. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, while Estevao has been very lucky with his game time at Chelsea thus far, Endrick is currently faced with the reality of a bench role at Real Madrid. He added that the Brazilian forward must keep doing his best to stand out amid the intense competition at the Bernabeu. His words, “Well, Endrick is like Estevao. He’s a great talent. I think…

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Popular American singer Nelly has penned a heartfelt message to his wife, Ashanti. He recently celebrated his woman as she marked her birthday, and fans have been reacting. Flaunting a picture of her on Instagram, he wrote, “Happy Birthday to the most beautiful and amazing woman in this world. Marrying you wasn’t just finding love — it was finding home. Love you, mama.” The couple, who rekindled their relationship after years apart, tied the knot earlier this year and have since become one of fans’ favourite celebrity love stories. Meanwhile, Nollywood actor Sunkanmi Omobolanle has come out to mourn his…

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Nollywood actress and filmmaker Bimbo Ademoye has said that her movie titled “To Be A Friend” is set to return to YouTube months after it was taken down. She recently flaunted a poster of the film on Instagram alongside the announcement. According to her, she wept bitterly when the movie had to be taken down over her little mistake, but mercy has come through to trigger its return to YouTube. Bimbo stated that losing a whopping 6 million views after 3 weeks because of an avoidable error was heartbreaking. “We’re coming back! I remember when I had to take TBAF…

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has laughed off reports linking Erling Haaland with a move to Barcelona. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the fake reports should be ignored completely because Haaland is not stupid enough to consider leaving Man City after signing a decade-long deal. Pep added that he understands Barcelona wanting to sign a striker like Erling because many clubs would want a finisher like him around. His words, “I think Erling isn’t stupid enough to sign something he doesn’t want to accomplish, that is for…

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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has admitted that he needs to work on his penalties. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. Revealing that he doesn’t like missing his penalty kicks, Bruno stressed that he’ll work on playing them with more conviction to repay the trust his teammates have in his ability from the spot. Bruno insisted that he loves the pressure that comes with playing for MUFC, and national team football is not an escape for him. His words, “This season, out of three [penalties], I ended up missing two. I…

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Nollywood actor Sunkanmi Omobolanle has come out to mourn his late half-brother, Ayomikun, son of veteran actors Peju Ogunmola and Papi Luwe. He recently shared a throwback photo of himself and Ayomikun, and fans have been reacting. In his Instagram post to celebrate Ayomikun’s posthumous birthday, Sunkanmi said that he still hears his late brother’s voice echoing during quiet moments. According to him, even though he knows that death took his sibling away too soon, he won’t fail to cherish the laughter and kindness he left behind. “My dearest brother, Today the world feels softer – as if even the…

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Manchester United legend Gary Neville has blasted Liverpool forwards after the Reds fell to their third consecutive defeat in all competitions with a 2-1 defeat away at Chelsea. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz and Cody Gakpo were absolutely useless in the closing moments of the fixture at Stamford Bridge, and their giving the ball away repeatedly didn’t help the team’s defenders. Neville added that Wirtz looked absolutely clueless in the last 15 minutes of the match when the game needed another Caicedo moment…

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