Robert Lewandowski scored his first ever World Cup goal as Poland brought Saudi Arabia back down to earth with a bump on Saturday with an 2-0 Group C victory that rejuvenated their tournament campaign as reported by Reuters. Lewandowski, who missed a penalty in Poland’s opening draw with Mexico and was visibly emotional after finding…
Australia beat Tunisia 1-0 at the Al Janoub Stadium on Saturday to register their first World Cup victory in 12 years as they provisionally moved up to second in Group D behind reigning champions France. As reported by Reuters, striker Mitchell Duke scored midway through the first half with a glancing header past keeper Aymen…
Jennifer Lopez announced Friday morning that a new musical project, “This Is Me… Now,” is slated for release in 2023. It will be the singer’s first full-length effort in eight years as reported by Variety. Along with a video that shows her in her “This Is Me Then” era 20 years ago, morphing into the…
The music farm plot thickens as Nigerian star, Yemi Alade, reacts to Blaqbonez’s tweet on the issue. Yemi Alade had reacted by directly quoting Blaqbonez’s tweet by stating; “Never saw a ” realler ” tweet! Somebody pls frame this tweet for me. I want to hang it on my wall”. This had been as a…
Kanye West continues to make headlines and now he has released his first campaign video in his 2024 presidential run, and claims that former President Donald Trump insulted the mother of his children, Kim Kardashian. As reported by Marca, the exact words are censored in the video, so Trump’s insults continue to be a mystery,…
Ford has announced another SUV recall, this time impacting about 520,000 Ford Escape and Bronco Sport compacts in the United States. Potential cracks in the vehicles’ fuel line could cause fires to break out under the hood of some cars, according to Ford and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As reported by the CNN,…
Gen Z superstar, Ayra Starr has sent a message to Nigerians as a follow-up to the wave of reactions that trailed her outfit choice at her last live performance. The singer who had performed on the 25th of November at the Flex Naija show organised by Meta had sarcastically apologised to Nigerians who had something…
A very interesting revelation about Shakira’s personal life has emerged from the singer’s appearance in a Barcelona court on Friday, where she is defending herself against alleged tax offences committed between 2012 and 2014. As reported by Marca, the Colombian is claiming that she wasn’t properly a resident in Spain until 2015, which is surprising…
Renowned Nigerian gospel artiste and music producer, Sammie Okposo has died at the age of 51. Currently, details surrounding his demise remain unknown but reports claim that the singer had slumped in his home in Lagos on the 25th of November. Sammie Okposo was popularly known for Gospel records like “Oluwa E Tobi”, “Omeriwo”, “Gratitude”…
The United States was dominant in attack but could not find a way past England as it was held to a 0-0 draw in their second 2022 World Cup game on Friday. As reported by ESPN, the U.S. was the better side in a game lacking in clear cut chances. The closest threat came when…
Even though there is no explanation to what is taking place on Jennifer Lopez’s social media platforms, the star just deleted all her posts on Instagram. As reported by Marca, other social media accounts didn’t do this, only Instagram as her entire 226 million followers noticed. Absolutely no posts are left for anybody to see,…
Hosts Qatar have been eliminated just two games into the World Cup after a 3-1 defeat to Senegal at Al Thumama Stadium. Qatar remain rooted to the bottom of Group A with one game to play and became the first team to be knocked out of the competition after Netherlands avoided defeat against Ecuador later…
Senegal have become the first African country to win in the ongoing World Cup after a 3-1 win over the host nation, Qatar, on Friday. Boulaye Dia, Famara Diedhiou and Bamba Dieng netted one each to lead a superior Senegal to their first win in the 2022 World Cup, defeating Qatar 3-1 at the Al…
Iran scored two goals in stoppage time to claim a stunning 2-0 victory over 10-man Wales at the World Cup on Friday. As reported by ESPN, Roozbeh Cheshmi and Ramin Rezaeian scored in the 98th minute and 101th minute respectively to hand Carlos Queiroz’s Iran a real chance of qualifying for their first World Cup…
The Nigerian music scene continues to produce hits that are recognized throughout the West African region, the continent, and the entire world. Here are the hottest tracks we picked to feature on your weekend playlist. Welcome to Week 2 of Afro Ondaground. 1. Kizz Daniel, – Cough Odo (Official Video) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet,…
It’s almost that time of the year! You are finally getting together with close friends and family, enjoying great meals, and dressing up in festive holiday apparel. With so many activities, such as date night dinners, nights out with friends and bottomless brunches, piecing together multiple going–out outfits for the season can get exhausting fast….
Africa’s largest professional exhibition and conference is almost here and will opening their doors on November 29th – 1st December 2022 at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria. Africa’s largest beauty and cosmetics exhibition is back and we are delighted to announce that for 2022 we will be once again partnering with Beauty in Lagos, Nigeria’s…
In response to ongoing queries by the UK Competition and Markets Authority, which is currently investigating the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, both Sony and Microsoft have discussed the future of each company’s plans for the PlayStation and Xbox – and when to expect the next console generation. According to Microsoft, neither party is…
Manchester United’s owners, the Glazer family, are looking for a world record price for a sports franchise if they are to sell the club, sources have told ESPN. As reported by ESPN, the Glazers issued a statement on Tuesday to say they are looking at “strategic alternatives” including outside investment or a sale. Sources have…
German-owned international sportswear brand Puma recently released a statement on their social media platforms announcing that its 2022 new style December launch with Davido had been cancelled. Puma, in their public statement released on social media, described the rescheduling as a difficult decision to take a necessary one. The Puma X Davido collaboration, according to…
GTA Online’s month-long Heists event concludes on November 30th, and Rockstar are setting the game’s community a challenge to steal a total of $2 trillion in-game over the next week. As reported by Rockpapershotgun, that would be double what GTA Online players managed during the last Heists Challenge two years ago, when the target was…
Richarlison scored a pair of goals — including a stunning second — as Brazil made good on the hype with a 2-0 win over Serbia to start their World Cup campaign in Qatar on Thursday. As reported by ESPN, Serbia goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic denied Brazil’s potent strike force on several occasions in a goalless first…
Cristiano Ronaldo made history on Thursday as the first male player to score in five World Cups in Portugal’s opening game in Qatar against Ghana, which ended 3-2 in favour of Portugal. As reported by ESPN, the Portugal captain scored in the 65th minute from the penalty spot — the 118th goal for his country…
There’s been an uproar of excitement as Nollywood, and its followers gear up for a stately white wedding celebration between superstar actress Rita Dominic and her hubby Fidelis Anosike. As reported by Legit, the couple had their traditional wedding earlier in the year in Imo, the bride’s home state, while an event was made of…
Celebrated Hollywood actor, Leonardo DiCaprio almost didn’t get the part in Titanic, and it possibly would have been his fault. As reported by Screenrant, DiCaprio starred in the film, which proved to be a box office success — the movie’s currently the third high-grossing movie of all time worldwide — and cemented DiCaprio’s status as…
The Canada National Team is currently suffering an unfair result thanks to referee Janny Sikazwe, who is from the country of Zambia. During the first half of the match between Canada and Belgium, the ref started the game well by calling the first penalty. Thibaout Courtois made a fantastic save against Alphonso Davies but the…
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever co-writer and director Ryan Coogler shares an emotional open letter, thanking fans who saw the film in theaters as reported by Screenrant. The movie’s designated Certified Fresh on the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes. At the time of this writing, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has an 84 percent rating from critics…
Award-winning singer and performer BNXN fka Buju has made a stunning allegation and revelation of how some Nigerian artists attain the number one spot on the charts across all streaming platforms without people actually listening to the song. The singer revealed that some artists actually pay for their songs to be streamed to boost their…
Some of the celebrities that fans are demanding speak out against Balenciaga for their problematic advertisements portraying kids carrying teddy bears clothed in bondage-style harnesses include Bella Hadid and Kim Kardashian, as reported by Marca. In response to criticism, the high-end fashion label dropped the divisive campaign on Tuesday. The following day, Balenciaga removed all…
South African heavyweight rapper, singer, and performer David Junior Ngcobo, popularly known as Nasty C, revealed in a new freestyle why he refused to honour Sarkodie’s feature twice. In a fiery freestyle on Metro FM, the ace rapper, who is rumored to be releasing his new album “the spank daddy” in 2023, revealed how and…
MLB free agent Aaron Judge has reportedly spent two full days meeting with San Francisco Giants executives in order to talk about a potential new deal as reported by Marca. The idea of having yet another massive slugger playing for the team brings out Barry Bonds memories to everyone who enjoyed that era. But the…
Luxury fashion house Balenciaga has apologized for featuring children cuddling teddy bears dressed in bondage gear in its latest advertising campaign as reported by CNN. Shot by photographer Gabriele Galimberti, images linked to the Balenciaga Gift Shop campaign featured young children dressed in the Balenciaga Kids line. According to the original press release issued last…
Despite a spirited effort from Canada in their first World Cup appearance since 1986, Belgium won the opener of Group F on Wednesday, 1-0, thanks to three big saves from Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and at least one missed penalty call that should’ve gone in Canada’s favour. As reported by ESPN, Canada had an early…
Spain claimed their biggest ever World Cup win and took pole position in Group E in a comfortable 7-0 victory over Costa Rica on Wednesday. As reported by ESPN, Dani Olmo opened the scoring with a neat turn and finish on 11 minutes to hand Spain an early lead at the Al Thumama Stadium in…
After Saudi Arabia’s win over Argentina, Qatar 2022 saw not just another upset, but another come-from-behind upset with the supposed minnow upending the heavy favorite. As reported by ESPN, Germany went ahead in the first half on Wednesday via an Ilkay Gündogan penalty, but substitutes Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano struck in the last 15…
Johnny’s Room 2022 was a tale of soulfulness and intimacy as Johnnie Walker treated fans of Johnny Drille to an amazing live performance at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island on the 13th of November 2022. Guests revelled in a night of nonstop fun, from riveting musical renditions by myriads of acts; A-list artistes Ric Hassani,…
Paramount finally reveals Top Gun: Maverick’s streaming release date. Tom Cruise returned to his iconic pilot role from 1986 earlier this year for the long-awaited sequel. As reported by Screenrant, Top Gun: Maverick surpassed all expectations in terms of its reception, both critically and financially. The sequel is one of the best-reviewed blockbusters of the…
Nigerian ace singer, songwriter, and performer Teni, has slammed online critics who commented on her weight loss. Teni, who was constantly a victim of body-shaming bullies online, recently shocked the public with her weight loss, which still had naysayers attributing the change to surgery. On November 22, 2022, the incredibly talented singer, who is also…
American rapper and businessman, Kanye West has confirmed he is not only running for president in 2024 but political provocateur, Milo Yiannopoulos is part of his campaign. Making one of the most controversial figures part of your campaign is a pretty major statement from Kanye. But most people who know the rapper are aware that…
Tribaverse, Ghana’s first music, arts, and culture festival centered on environmental awareness, will host its first edition at the Aburi Botanical Gardens, Ghana, on January 1st, 2023. The Afrobeat festival seeks to create environmental awareness and solve climate change issues by exhibiting the richness and diversity of African culture. Proceeds from the festival will support…
The Glazer family are open to selling Manchester United. The American owners are willing to listen to offers for the club they bought in a controversial leveraged buyout 17 years ago. If the club is sold, it is expected to be purchased by US investors. As reported by SkySports, a Manchester United statement confirmed plans…
On the latest instalment of the OK Diario podcast ‘Levantate OK’, the crew discussed when Angelina Jolie admitted she once hired a hitman to kill her. As reported by Marca, Brad Pitt’s ex-wife has suffered from mental health issues throughout her life, and on several occasions she has even considered suicide. However, she says she…
After going down early, reigning World Cup champions France came roaring back at Al-Janoub Stadium on Tuesday to beat Australia 4-1 in Group D. Australia’s Craig Goodwin scored in just the ninth minute as French defender Lucas Hernández went down on the play. But France responded with four unanswered goals from Adrien Rabiot, Olivier Giroud…
The third and final Avatar: The Way of Water trailer has arrived, previewing the RDA’s epic assault on the Metkayina clan. As reported by Screenrant, a sequel to the highest-grossing film of all time, The Way of Water is written and directed once again by James Cameron, set more than a decade after the original…
Robert Lewandowski had a penalty saved as Poland and Mexico played out a goalless World Cup draw at a fervent Stadium 974. As reported by the BBC, Lewandowski has never scored in the tournament and his wait continues after a tame effort was kept out by Mexico’s veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa. The 40,000-capacity venue was…
Manchester United have terminated Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract by mutual consent following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan. As reported by the Mirror, a club statement read: “Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect. “The club thanks him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford, scoring 145…
Publishing giant Penguin Random House has scrapped a $2.2bn (£1.9bn) planned takeover of rival Simon & Schuster. As reported by the BBC, last month, a US court blocked the deal, saying it could “substantially” weaken competition in the industry. Penguin’s parent company Bertelsmann said Paramount Global, the owner of Simon & Schuster, decided not to…
Nigerian ace singers, dancers, and performers Peter and Paul Okoye, popularly known as P-Square, gave a thrilling performance for their Lagos fans, and we have all the highlights. Tagged “P-Square 4Eva,” the event, which was organized by Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless, happened on the 20th of November 2022 at the Eko Convention Centre. Having kicked off…
Less than 24 hours after his shock return as Disney’s chief executive, Bob Iger says he is planning a major shake-up of the business. As reported by the BBC, one of his first moves has resulted in the exit of the head of company’s Media and Entertainment Distribution division, Kareem Daniel. Mr Daniel was a…
The winners of the 2022 American Music Awards are officially in! The annual ceremony kicked off at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Nov. 20, with Wizkid, Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Future, Drake, and Tems snagging awards. At the event, Wizkid was crowned Favorite Afrobeat Artiste, Future’s song “Wait For U,” which features…
