Popular comedian Gbenga Adeyinka has joined others in mourning live band singer Akinloye Tofowomo, popularly known as Akiin Shuga, who died at 50. Recall that Akiin’s family recently confirmed his death in a statement posted on Instagram. The statement described the late performer as a revered music icon who was the custodian of rhythm, culture and the spirit of performance. “It is with profound solemnity and total submission to the will of God that the family of Akinloye Tofowomo (Akiin Shuga) — revered music icon, Grandmaster, and managing director of Shuga Limb Foundation and Shuga Entertainment, Nigeria’s most prestigious live…
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Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has shared a frightening ordeal from the very early days of his career back home in Bulgaria. The forward recently revealed that he once believed he was being kidnapped by a rival club and was about to be threatened with violence if he refused to join them. According to him, he was so intimidated during what was supposed to be a transfer meeting that he thought he would be beaten up badly if he refused to say yes. Berbatov added that the terrifying situation was eventually resolved, but it made him realise he needed…
Popular rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has addressed snitching allegations levelled against Drake. Recall that Drizzy himself reacted to the allegations in 2024, and fans have been reacting ever since. Speaking during a recent livestream with controversial hip-hop YouTuber Trap Lore Ross, 6ix9ine excluded Drake while accusing several rappers of snitching on him. Ranking a host of rappers and other big names in the industry on a “The higher the tier, the bigger the snitch” basis, Tekashi placed Drizzy in the D tier, saying that he is not only Jewish, but also originally an actor. 6ix9ine stated that he does not consider…
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has said that he came very close to joining Newcastle United before completing his fateful transfer to Old Trafford from Everton. Recall that the forward joined the Red Devils as a prodigious 18-year-old and went on to become a club legend, playing 559 matches and scoring 253 goals, but things could have been very different. According to him, even though he was prepared to join the Magpies after they made an offer that summer, their bid eventually forced Manchester United to bid for his services. Rooney added that his choice was MUFC in the end,…
Instagram model Gracie Bon has opened up about her secret romance with Drake. She recently shared details of her brief fling with the lyricist. Speaking during an episode of La Casa De Alofoke, Grace recalled the time when she sent him an Instagram DM despite being married at the time. According to her, after Drake sent a private jet to pick her up from Panama, she met him in person and fell in love with his personality. She, however, stated that the superstar rapper was always up to all sorts of weird things at his parties. “I liked him as…
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has backed Harry Maguire to earn a World Cup recall with England. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, after many years of enduring criticism and being a meme on social media, Maguire deserves praise for turning things around and proving he can be useful to Kane. Rooney added that the critics were definitely harsh on the defender during his underwhelming days, and he couldn’t be happier with the CB’s current form. His words, “I was worried, to be honest. But you know what?…
Popular Nollywood actress Juliana Olayode has opened up about her celibacy journey. She recently revealed how hard it has been to uphold sexual purity and moral integrity while navigating life as a public figure. In a candid Instagram post, Juliana shared that despite choosing to stay celibate, she won’t deny the fact that she experiences the same physical and emotional desires as anyone else, including the urge for intimacy. According to her, even though declining lucrative offers makes her feel stupid or like a failure sometimes, especially amid online criticism questioning her career trajectory, she still stays strong to her…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has said that he expects players not playing regularly to ask to leave the club in January. Both Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee have had limited opportunities at Old Trafford this season. According to him, he is already preparing himself for the fringe players’ transfer requests next year because he expects them to want more game time ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Refusing to rule out the possibility of strengthening the squad in the winter window, Amorim concluded by saying that he is focused on making long-term recruitment decisions. His words, “A lot of…
Popular singer Adekunle Gold has said that getting sacked from his job pushed him to global stardom. He recently opened up on his astonishing rise to fame, and fans have been reacting. Speaking during an interview with NandoLeaks, the “Pick Up” crooner revealed that he was fired from his job as a graphic designer, and the harsh decision stemmed from a company restructure that had nothing to do with his underperformance. According to him, while the reality was a devastating blow at the time, it was the pivotal kick he desperately needed to take a different path. Faced with the…
Barcelona forward Marcus Rashford could return to Manchester United next summer if Ruben Amorim is out of the club, Rene Meulensteen has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, while he doesn’t see Rashford playing for Manchester United again with Amorim in charge, the story could be different if the Portuguese manager leaves the club. He, however, admitted the most likely reality would be Barcelona making Marcus’ deal permanent in the summer. His words, “Marcus Rashford back to Man Utd? That’s a real personal choice, and things can…
Popular Nollywood actor Odunlade Adekola has celebrated his wife on her birthday. He recently flaunted new photos of the celebrant on his Instagram page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he is grateful to his better half for the kindness and compassion she has shown him and their kids over the years. Describing his wife as his partner and best friend, he prayed for God to keep blessing and increasing her. “My Love, on your special day 💃 I celebrate the gift of you- your kindness, compassion and everything 👌 Baby❤️ GOD WILL BLESS YOU MORE in Jesus…
Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones has said that procrastination has been a problem affecting the club for many years. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the accumulation of bad decisions over the years has led to the decline MUFC has experienced since SAF retired, and the club must stop postponing solutions to become a force to be reckoned with again. Jones added that it will definitely take a long time for the Red Devils to get back to the great club they once were. His words, “There…
Popular Afrobeats singer Simi has said that she is very proud to be a Nigerian. The mother of one recently revealed that it is impossible for non-Nigerians to replicate the culture. Speaking during an appearance on the “90s Baby Show,” Simi shared that her favourite thing about the country is the Nigerian spirit. According to her, the spirit cannot be copied by anyone else because no one can be a Nigerian like a Nigerian. “My favourite thing about Nigeria is just the spirit of Nigerians. You can’t replicate it. Nobody else can be a Nigerian other than a Nigerian,” she…
Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens has said that centre-back duo Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt have helped set expectations for him this season. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the experienced defenders urged him not to try to be an incredible goalkeeper, because the club just needs him to give the team some level of trust at the back. Lammens added that he wants to remain as calm as possible while helping the defence communicate better. His words, “They told me I don’t need to be the…
Veteran Nigerian rapper Ruggedman has shared the reason behind “Ruggedman Acoustic Session Vol. 1,” an acoustic reinterpretation of his classic tracks. The new project, now available on all major music platforms, spices up his biggest hits by breaking them down to their purest form – voice, lyrics, and guitar. Speaking during an interview with Pot-pourri, Ruggedman revealed that the inspiration behind the project was born out of a desire to revisit his legacy through a more intimate and live experience. According to him, the stripped-down production allows listeners to concentrate more on his words and delivery, and the emotion in…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said that he was never worried about João Pedro’s goalscoring form. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Pedro’s fitness problems have prevented him from training every day, and that has affected his form in front of goal on the pitch. Maresca added that the Brazilian striker will still score lots of goals because he is a quality player. His words, “João has never been a problem. The problem with João is that he’s not training every day, because he has problems. He has…
Popular Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has said that creating meaningful and impactful music is the reason for his longevity. He recently had his say while speaking on a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, and fans have been reacting. According to him, rather than the current rush to create hit records, young artists should focus on producing quality music that will stand the test of time. He added that his commitment to recording purposeful music has helped him maintain his relevance for more than four decades. His words, “When the head is not correct, nothing can be correct. I like…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has changed his assessment of the squad at his disposal. Recall that Slot bizarrely claimed that Liverpool lacked depth despite spending more than any English club in the Premier League in the last transfer window. According to him, LFC’s squad is not as big as many people make it seem, and everyone is just focusing on the huge amounts spent during the summer. Slot added that Liverpool has a squad of 20 players at the moment, and 5 of them are currently injured. His words, “Everybody can have [their] opinion about it but with the squad…
Popular singer and actor Banky W has warned Nigerians against criticising the church. He recently had his say while speaking on the MENtality podcast hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, and fans have been reacting. According to him, condemning the entire institution over the actions of a few is highly unfair, and such generalistic criticism should be discouraged. Comparing the church to other sectors like education and healthcare, he added that both exemplary and harmful individuals coexist in the house of God as well. His words, “I think that there are fair allegations in certain regards. I have a problem when we…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said that Moisés Caicedo is one of the two best defensive midfielders in the world. This comes after his match-winning contribution to Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Tottenham on Saturday. According to him, Caicedo has been showing how good he is all season long, and he expects him to keep performaing at the highest levels. Maresca added that Moisés and Rodri are the two best defending midfielders in the world right now. His words, “Moi, I think he’s showing how good he is. He’s top, I said many times, the best thing from Moi for sure,…