Popular music executive Don Jazzy has shared how financially draining it is to unveil a new Mavin Records artist. He recently revealed the steep investment needed to launch a new singer or rapper into the limelight. Speaking during an appearance on the Echo podcast, the 41-year-old said that it actually costs between $100,000 and $300,000 to activate a new act under his label. According to him, while an estimated N150 million to N500 million might sound excessive to sign a new artist, the sum is only the entry point for the artist’s first project. He stated that while having a…
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Olympics legend Usain Bolt has blasted Manchester United’s joke of a performance vs Brentford. This comes after the Red Devils suffered yet another defeat in the Premier League on Saturday. Reacting, the celebrity MUFC fan criticised his beloved Red Devils’ performance, insisting that he cannot even identify with one good thing the team does on the pitch nowadays. After Brentford scored two quick goals at the Gtech Community Stadium, eight-time Olympic gold medalist Bolt was quick to write on X: “This must be a joke And after United’s fourth loss in all competitions this season was confirmed, Bolt added, “Can’t…
Veteran Nollywood actress Toyin Afolayan, a.k.a Lola Idije, has said her wicked movie roles do not reflect her true personality. She recently had her say during an interview with fellow actress Ayo Adesanya, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she is far from wicked in reality, and she actually lives a modest lifestyle in real life. The moivestar added that she does not indulge in drinking, smoking or any other habits often associated with actors. Her words, “I am not wicked in reality. My faith in God guides me, and I live a modest lifestyle. I don’t indulge…
Former Premier League referee Halsey has said that Brentford defender Collins should have been shown a red card vs Manchester United. Recall that VAR reviewed the incident and upheld referee Craig Pawson’s decision not to brandish a red card, ruling that Mbeumo did not have the ball fully under control. Reacting, Halsey has said that Craig Pawson and VAR’s explanation for the yellow card was absolute nonsense, and the defender should have been red-carded immediately. He added that MUFC will be very disappointed with that decision because they could’ve taken advantage of a sending off. His words, “The statement from…
Popular singer Qdot was attacked and robbed at gunpoint in his home in the early hours of Sunday. The incident recently sparked widespread concern among fans and colleagues. The incident, which happened around 2:30 a.m., further highlights Nigeria’s worsening security situation. Eyewitnesses said that a group of masked, heavily armed men stormed Qdot’s home, subjecting him and his household to a terrifying ordeal. The attackers reportedly stole smartphones, laptops, and other gadgets essential to the singer’s music production, as well as emptied his bank accounts via forced transfers. They also took over his social media accounts, raising fears of impersonation…
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen has blasted Ibrahima Konate for his lacklustre performance against Crystal Palace. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Konate didn’t look like he knew what he was doing in the first half of the match, and his performances have been clearly underwhelming this season. Owen added that Liverpool cannot even blame tiredness for their first EPL loss because the club rested players in the Carabao Cup. His words, “I don’t know whether it was tiredness, but they rested a fair few players in midweek…
Popular singer Selena Gomez has tied the knot with famous music producer Benny Blanco. The couple recently got married in a private wedding ceremony in California, and fans have been reacting. Selena flaunted pictures of herself in a sleek white halter-neck gown standing beside Blanco, who rocked a black tuxedo. She captioned the post with “9.27.26” flanked by heart emojis. Reports have said that the pair exchanged vows in Santa Barbara on Saturday before about 170 guests, including Taylor Swift and Paul Rudd. Reacting in her comment section, Blanco wrote, “My wife in real life.” WOW.
Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou has blasted the team’s defending against Sunderland. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even if his team was on the receiving end of a terrible refereeing decision, he believes his players could have defended the set-piece situation better. Ange added that it was a very poor goal to concede, and he hopes his boys will learn from their mistakes ahead of upcoming matches. His words, “It was a really poor goal we conceded, albeit after a poor decision, I thought, from the official.…
Nollywood actress Linda Ejiofor has penned sweet note to her husband, Ibrahim Suleiman, on his birthday. She recently took to Instagram to flaunt photos of the celebrant, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she is very grateful to God for the incredible gift of her husband, and she feels so honoured to call herself his wife. Linda then prayed for God to keep protecting his heart while surrounding him with peace and favour. Her words, “Happy Birthday, my Love ❤️ On this special day, I thank God with all my heart for the incredible gift of you. You…
Everton forward Jack Grealish has admitted that he holds some regrets over his past partying scandals. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even though he would not say his partying is the main reason he left Manchester City to join Everton on loan, he’ll be the first to admit that he didn’t help himself at the Etihad. Grealish added that while it is good to enjoy life once in a while, there is a time and place for everything. His words, “People go, ‘he likes to go out,…
Popular music executive Don Jazzy has shared the story of how he discovered and signed Ayra Starr to his record label, Mavin Records. He recently had his say during an interview with Echo, and fans have been reacting. According to him, after sending people out to scout for promising singers in Nigerian universities, one of then names and handles he received was Ayra Starr’s Instagram profile. Jazzy stated that what caught his attention was a freestyle Ayra Starr had posted about drug abuse — a theme he noted was particularly relevant to the challenges facing Gen Z. The executive added…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has said that he is not concerned about his future at the club. This is coming after another damaging defeat vs Brentford in the EPL, and fans have been reacting. According to him, despite preparing his players for how Brentford would play in front of their fans, the pressure of playing for Manchester United still got to them during the game. He added that it is harder to win football matches when you play right into the opponent’s hands. His words, “I am always comfortable with the job. I am not concerned. It is not…
Nollywood actress Victoria Inyama has opened up about surviving an abusive marriage. She recently revealed that she was only able to leave her abusive husband after the police intervened. According to her, she was practically removed from the harmful union by the police, and she might still be married to the man without the intervention of the authorities. Victoria added that it is a shame to see how domestic violence is now fully normalized in Nigeria. Her words, “I didn’t leave; I was removed by the police. That’s the truth. I wouldn’t have left otherwise. Psychology has been instrumental in…
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has said that losing 5-2 against Atlético Madrid hurt him deeply. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, however, the result was very much deserved after a bad game, and everyone will now be awaiting his side’s reaction to the heavy defeat. Alonso added that his players just did not compete enough to win the game, and lots of improvements are needed ahead of the next match. His words, “It was a bad game. We didn’t play well collectively, with or without the ball.…
Popular Davido aide, Isreal DMW, has expressed gratitude for the growth he keeps experiencing in life. He recently flaunted his well-furnished house as he reflected on a time in his life when he struggled to pay 10k rent. Responding to the people trolling him for sharing receipts of his purchases online, he told them to hide their own receipts when they buy things. See what he shared, WOW. David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), who is better known as Davido, is an American-born Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. Davido was born in Atlanta, US, and raised in Lagos;…
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has said that he is happy that Cole Palmer will miss the upcoming UCL game. Recall that the Special One will take the Portuguese giants to Stamford Bridge in the Champions League on Tuesday evening. According to him, while Chelsea is currently a very good team, losing their star player in Palmer will definitely make life easier for Benfica at the Bridge. Mourinho added that he is also looking forward to seeing his son, who presently resides in London. His words, “I’m happy. My Chelsea team was a winning machine, with a big investment, but a…
Yinka Theisen, the ex-lover of actor Linc Edochie, is still dragging him on social media. She recently took to her Facebook page to blast him, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to her, Linc went as far as releasing an old audio of her begging him for forgiveness on a blog just to ridicule her online. Expressing how sad she is that Linc betrayed her despite being kind to him, she accused him of still sharing a home with his old parents at almost 50 years of age. WOW. Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film…
Former Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez has said that Cristiano Ronaldo was a key reason for him joining Al-Nassr. He recently revealed that he has been having enriching conversations with the Portuguese striker, and fans have been reacting. According to him, despite his advanced age, Ronaldo remains a fiercely competitive footballer who has nothing but winning on his mind during football matches. Martinez added that being able to play alongside CR7 was a major attraction as soon as he received an offer from the Saudi club. His words, “He’s a fiercely competitive player; all he has in mind is winning. It’s…
Popular TV host Teju Babyface has celebrated his wife, Tobi Oyelakin, on her birthday. He recently shared stunning pictures of his woman on Instagram, and fans have been reacting. According to him, his wife is his rock and partner in tough times, and he can only wish her many more years on earth. “My darling, my lover, my darling, my dear, happy birthday to you u… (singing Ebenezer Obey). It’s International Oluwatobiloba day @tobibanjokooyelakin Iya Ibeji ati Idowu to sure! Please wish our wife a happy birthday for me. Ọjọ ẹ a da’lẹ o. Wa je’re okọ. Iṣu ọmọ a…
Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha has said that the team was not good enough against Brentford. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the losses are weighing heavily on the minds of him and his teammates, but they all remain determined to turn their lacklustre performances around quickly. Cunha added that the referee also had a bad game because he was knocked off the ball in the build-up to Brentford’s first goal. His words, “[The mood] is horrible. Honestly, horrible. I always say the same, we know how important…