Nollywood actress Bimpe Akintunde has penned an emotional message to Peju Ogunmola following her announcement of a return to the screen after the death of her only child. She recently described the veteran star as an angel, and fans have been reacting. In an Instagram post alongside a photo of Peju, Bimpe celebrated Peju Ogunmola’s strength, stating that her bravery is worthy of praise. Welcoming the moviestar back to the industry, she prayed for her to experience long life and peace for the rest of her days. “Dear Mother you are an Angel. I celebrate your strength Ma. Thank you…
Author: David Folami
Newcastle United manager Sandro Tonali has sparked uncertainty over his long-term future at Newcastle United. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, amid ongoing rumours of a potential return to Serie A, he prefers to take his football career year by year at the moment. Tonali insisted that he is happy at Newcastle but refused to rule out the possibility of one day leaving the club. His words, “This is a tough question because, you know, [in] football you need to think year for year. I don’t want to…
Popular rapper A$AP Rocky has said that becoming a father to a daughter is absolutely beautiful. He recently described having a daughter as heaven on earth, and fans have been reacting. Speaking with ELLE at the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City, he discussed fatherhood and reacted to winning the Fashion Icon Award, previously won by Rihanna in 2014. According to him, life has been great since their daughter came into their lives, and he can only thank God for a very successful childbirth experience for Rihanna. Describing himself as the latest member of the girl dad community, Rocky…
Benfica coach José Mourinho has said that he has not given up hope that his team can advance past the UCL opening phase. This is coming despite four defeats in as many games, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even though he can say for sure that Benfica will still qualify, no one can convince him that they’re out either. Mourinho added that as long as there is still hope for the club, anything can happen in the next set of matches. His words, “Nobody can convince me that we’re out. If everyone starts shouting that we’re out,…
Veteran Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon has said that she was the original choice for the iconic role of Kiran in Yash Chopra’s 1993 psychological thriller “Darr.” Recall that the movie went on to become one of Shah Rukh Khan’s most memorable performances ever. Speaking on the ANI podcast, Raveena explained why she turned down the role before it was later immortalised by Juhi Chawla. According to her, she rejected the role because she was very uncomfortable with some scenes she would’ve been asked to shoot in the movie, especially the ones that required her to wear a swimming costume. “Darr…
Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo has said that his legacy will not be defined by whether or not he wins the FIFA World Cup. He recently had his say during an interview with Piers Morgan, and fans have been reacting. According to him, while most players would love to win the World Cup, he believes it would be unjust for one tournament to define his entire football career. Ronaldo added that winning the 2026 World Cup with Portugal is not a dream for him. His words, “If you ask me, Cristiano, is it a dream to win the World Cup?…
Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has extended support to fellow moviestar Regina Daniels amid her marital crisis with estranged husband Ned Nwoko. She recently sent her love and prayers to her colleague, urging her to remain positive and focused on her personal growth. In an Instagram post, Aigbe disclosed that Regina Daniels should realize that she is still a young woman with a lot of talent and potential. According to her, life is full of ups and downs, and Regina’s youth should serve as a reminder that she is still learning and growing. She stated that with time, the mother of…
Bayern Munich defender Joshua Kimmich has said the club’s Champions League clash against Arsenal on Nov. 26 will be a true measure of Vincent Kompany’s team. This comes after a 2-1 win against Paris Saint-Germain, which extended their winning start to the season to 16 games. According to him, Arsenal have been very good in the EPL and UCL this season, so their game will give a clear indication of where Bayern are at the moment. Kimmich added that the Bundesliga champions showed incredible resilience to defeat PSG with ten men away from home. His words, “We are first and…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has hailed her colleague Iyabo Ojo on social media. She recently described Iyabo as one of the best in Nollywood, and fans have been reacting. In a post on Instagram, Funke appreciated Iyabo’s beauty, style, and elegance, saying that her performance in the upcoming movie “Behind The Scenes” was brilliant. According to her, Ojo’s passion for acting is only obvious in every role she takes on, and that has solidified her position as one of the top actresses in the Nollywood industry. “WomanCrushWednesday. My WCW is the beautiful, stylish and elegant Iyabo Ojo! Her…
French legend Emmanuel Petit has suggested that Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho should apply for the Wolves job. Recall that Jose joined Benfica football club in September, and fans have been reacting. According to Petit, an English top-flight return would be too good to refuse for Mourinho, especially because he has not had the best of starts at Benfica. Petit added that Jose would relish embracing a new challenge with an EPL team at the wrong end of the table. His words, “Jose Mourinho is not having the best of starts at Benfica, but you never know with him. Mourinho loves…
Popular actress Gabrielle Union has shared her experience with racism in Hollywood. Recall that the moviestar had penned her sad experience in her book, “Supreme Actresses: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Hollywood,” released in 2021. Remphasizing her ordeal with racists, Gabrielle shared that despite the success of women of colour in Hollywood, the challenges faced must be highlighted as well. According to her, the racism was so bad that there was a long drought of black teen shows on TV until Halle Berry won the Oscar for ‘Monster’s Ball.’ She stated that even when more roles became available after Halle’s…
France legend Emmanuel Petit has said that Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence wouldn’t have snubbed Mourinho or Pep Guardiola if they were in charge at Tottenham. Recall that Spurs coach Thomas Frank asked the duo to applaud the fans after their uninspiring defeat to Chelsea, but they gave the Dane the cold shoulder. According to Petit, despite the apology both players tendered after the game, their actions meant that they do not respect their manager. He added that Frank must’ve been very hurt by their attitude because he never condemns his players in public. His words, “I think…
Grammy-nominated singer Akon has a special message for his fans ahead of his India concert. The “Blame It On Me” singer is set to kick off his concert in Delhi on the 9th of November, 2025. In a clip he shared online, Akon vowed to bring the party of the year straight to his Indian fans on the 9th, urging them to turn up in their numbers on that day. According to him, he cannot wait to meet up with lovers of his music in the country because they have history to make together. “Y’all ready, India. It’s your boy…
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has opened up on family life outside of football. He recently shared how he battles with his daughter Vivienne over his phone, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he regularly tries to get his phone from his daughter because his baby girl likes taking pictures with it. Kane added that he does not even have a stable screen saver since Vivienne never lets his smartphone rest. His words, “The last photo? It’s actually me trying to get my phone off my daughter, Vivienne. She had my phone and as you can see, she…
Popular rapper A$AP Rocky has hailed his partner Rihanna for inspiring him to win the CFDA Fashion Icon Award. He recently appreciated Riri for her support over the years while celebrating his major career moment. Accepting the recognition on stage, he took a moment to remind Rihanna of a promise he once made. According to him, he once told his woman how her life inspires him to earn lots of recognition career-wise, so he is proud to be delivering on the heartfelt promise years later. “Baby girl, I love you, boo,” he said. He recalled telling her years ago, “Yo,…
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has said that Liverpool was not Florian Wirtz’s first choice. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, despite joining the Reds in the summer, Wirtz and his family members initially preferred a record move to Real Madrid. He added that the young midfielder eventually decided to join the English club after Madrid failed to bid for him. His words, “The Wirtz family and Florian knew that extending his contract was our top priority. We were very cautious with salaries during the summer transfers. But…
Nollywood actress Osas Ighodaro has paid an emotional tribute to her late mother five years after her death. She recently shared a photo of her mother on Instagram, writing that she will always love and miss her. According to her, she can only pray for God to keep watching over her mum in heaven because she was a very good woman. Describing the deceased as her guardian angel, Osas disclosed that she hopes she is making her late mother proud. “Yesterday, today and always. I love and miss you so much Mummy. 5 years gone already. May God continue to…
Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde has defended teammate Lamine Yamal over the scrutiny he has faced in recent weeks. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, despite the fact that the youngster is always in the spotlight, people should never doubt Yamal’s professionalism on and off the pitch. Balde added that Lamine deserves more appreciation for his football achievements at a very young age. His words, “It’s true that he’s always in the spotlight, but I think Lamine is a great professional despite his young age. What he is doing…
Wife of late Nollywood actor Mr Ibu, Stella Maris, has revealed that she is battling depression. She recently cried out for help on social media, and Nigerians have been reacting. Sharing a clip of herself on Instagram, Stella said that only those who are close to her can understand how much pain and suffering she has endured in recent times. Announcing that she is depressed at the moment, Ibu’s widow urged God to answer her prayers and make life comfortable for her and her kids. “I’m passing through depression right now only those close to me will understand I have…
Barcelona forward Marcus Rashford has pledged to do better for the Spanish team. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he realizes that he could have played better against Elche over the weekend, so fans can rest assured that he’ll improve his performance as the season progresses. Rashford added that the latest victory was important after the tough defeat against Real Madrid. His words, “I try to give my best. I could have done better against Elche and I promise to improve, but I’m generally happy with my performance.…