Manchester City lost 2-1 at home to Brentford on Saturday, allowing Arsenal to pull five points clear in first place after the Gunners beat relegation-threatened Wolverhampton Wanderers later in the day. As reported by The Score, Ivan Toney, who scored the opener, tapped in deep into injury time to give the Bees their first victory…
Rodrigo Bentancur struck twice late on as Tottenham came back from behind three times to beat Leeds on Saturday. As reported by The Score, a thrilling 4-3 win in the Premier League may have seen Spurs manager Antonio Conte avoid uncomfortable questions heading into the World Cup — but it required a late rescue act…
Colombian singer Shakira is back in the spotlight at a World Cup. The artist is the queen of the tournament and 2022 wasn’t going to see that change. She is due to participate in the tournament’s related festivities for the fourth time. As reported by Marca, Shakira’s career at the World Cup began in 2006…
Nigerian award-winning singer, songwriter, and performer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has revealed that he has other paths he wants to explore away from music. Speaking with American fashion and culture magazine, Flaunt, the Grammy-nominated singer spoke in detail about his career, family, future plans, and other interesting topics. Asked about other things he…
Just days after Twitter laid off thousands of employees, a number of top executives from teams working on privacy and security at the platform have reportedly resigned. As reported by CNN, Twitter’s chief information security officer announced their resignation on Thursday, vacating one of the company’s most critical roles just as scrutiny is mounting over…
The men’s Danish soccer team has been forbidden from wearing training shirts showing human rights messaging at this month’s World Cup in Qatar. As reported by CNN, the Danish Football Federation’s (DBU) CEO, Jakob Jensen, revealed the ban in an interview with Danish publication DR Sporten, released on Thursday. The DBU planned for the jerseys…
Losing co-star and friend Chadwick Boseman made Black Panther: Wakanda Forever actor Lupita Nyong’o look at life and job differently. As reported by Winter Is Coming, losing Chadwick Boseman in 2020 was a shock to everyone, including his fellow cast and crew members from Black Panther. Several actors and writer-director Ryan Coogler have talked about…
The so-called ‘Kylian Mbappe case’ still lingers on. Months pass and, little by little, news continues to come to light about why Kylian chose to stay at Paris Saint-Germain instead of signing for Real Madrid. As reported by Marca, Emmanuel Macron’s role was vital in this regard and Mbappe has once again acknowledged this in…
Earlier in 2022,Bruce Willis was unfortunately diagnosed with a degenerative language disorder known as aphasia, as reported by Marca. His family announced he needed to step down from his film career and won’t likely return.Updates from his wife Emma have been constant on social media but we hadn’t heard about any of his friends from…
Zinedine Zidane’s dream to coach the France national team could come true in the coming months. Almost everyone points to the former Real Madrid coach as the potential successor of Didier Deschamps, with the French Football Federation setting Les Blues’ objective for the upcoming World Cup. As reported by Marca, President Noel Le Graet revealed…
A Jake Paul vs. Andrew Tate fight might actually happen … the two came face-to-face and are negotiating terms for a fight, according to The Problem Child. As reported by TMZ, Paul – an undefeated cruiserweight boxer – and the former kickboxing champ met up at the PrettyLittleThing founder Umar Kamani’s Kamani Club in Dubai….
The new Marvel movie—starring Letitia Wright, Angela Bassett, and Winston Duke—is now in theaters. As reported by Gizmodo, it all changes during the end credits. Since the beginning, Marvel Studios has put scenes during and after its credits to keep fans in the seats and tease what’s to come. It’s where Nick Fury debuted, where…
Tick tock, Mr. Wick. The time has run out, and the all new trailer for the much anticipated John Wick 4 from Lionsgate is live! As reported by JoBlo, Keanu Reeves returns in the titular role in the action franchise that, despite being released years apart, all takes place within a couple of weeks. Although…
Olivier Giroud was named in France’s squad for the Qatar World Cup as coach Didier Deschamps unveiled a 25-man group amid injury concerns for the defending champions, as reported by Rappler. The experienced striker, recalled in March after a nine-month hiatus following the team’s early Euro 2021 exit, has been in good form for AC…
Kevin Durant was always going to leave the Golden State Warriors when he hit free agency in the summer of 2019. As reported by SBNATION, Durant had accomplished everything he set out to do when he first arrived in the Bay during the infamous summer of 2016: he won two championships, and was named Finals…
Jennifer Aniston has opened up about her failed attempts to get pregnant, saying she has “zero regrets” about a difficult period in her life, as reported by CNN. Speaking to journalist Danielle Pergament for an Allure magazine cover story, Aniston recounted how she had “gone through really hard sht” in her late 30s and 40s,…
Famous Nigerian singer and songwriter Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has disclosed plans to change his song’s lyrics. While revealing this in his recent interview with Guardian UK, Wizkid said, “Now I am more careful with what I put in my songs because my kids listen to my songs.”Following his new album, More…
When it comes to creativity in fashion, there are no limits to how crazy and – in this case – weird people can get with their talents. A video of a human-like boot has got the internet buzzing with reactions. The video shared by @lessiswore on Instagram shows the eccentric design, which came in a…
A look-alike of the famous Afrobeat singer, Asake a.k.a Mr Money, has lamented the experience of getting cornered by fans who restricted his movement simply because he refused to “dash” them money. A video making rounds on the internet space captured the moment an individual who had an uncanny resemblance with Asake was mistaken as…
Ethiopia is a beautiful country that is located in the northeastern part of Africa and shares a border with Eritrea, Djibouti, Somaliland, Somalis, Kenya, and Sudan. It is the most populated landlocked country in the world and is home to the oldest skeletal remnants of the modern-day humans. The place is home to numerous illuminating…
First-time nominee Lainey Wilson topped the list of nominees going into the CMA Awards and ended the night with major wins, including new artist of the year and female vocalist of the year.The emotional Wilson declared in one acceptance speech: “I know I’m new to a lot of folks, but I won’t let y’all all down….
Sadio Mane is not yet out of the World Cup, despite reports suggesting that a reported tendon injury in his Bayern Munich side’s 6-1 Bundesliga win over Werder Bremen on Tuesday would cost him the tournament. As reported by Eurosport, the Senegal forward appeared to be involved in a relatively innocuous collision with Werder defender…
In a difficult but necessary decision, Davido has postponed his most-anticipated A.W.A.Y festival till November 2023. This new development comes following the tragic death of his beloved first son, Ifeanyi David Adeleke, who passed on in October 2022. Ifeanyi was said to have drowned in his dad’s swimming pool in Banana Island. All efforts to…
Nigerian actress and reality TV star, Rachel Edward Akowe, has released her latest project titled ‘Mist.’ The short film made its debut on November 9, 2022, at the 11th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). ‘Mist’ offers a unique perspective on gender-based violence, showing the untold story of this important issue. Unlike most…
Sam Bankman-Fried, the crypto entrepreneur known for providing a financial lifeline to struggling firms in the industry, is now in need of a bailout himself. As reported on CNN, Bankman-Fried, widely known as SBF, started this week firmly in the realm of billionaires, with an estimated fortune of more than $15 billion, according the Bloomberg…
James Maddison is part of Gareth Southgate’s squad for England’s 2022 World Cup campaign. As reported by The Score, the Leicester City playmaker, who’s rarely featured during Southgate’s tenure, was included in the traveling party along with Marcus Rashford, Ben White, and Callum Wilson. Manchester City’s Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips also made the 26-man…
Adidas officially ended its sneaker partnership with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, last month after the musician’s anti-Semitic tirade. But Adidas will continue to sell the lucrative sneaker and apparel line, stripped of the Yeezy name and branding. As reported by CNN, the company said it’s the sole owner of all Yeezy line design…
Twitter has fired nearly all its staff in Ghana, which was home to its only office in Africa. As reported by the BBC, the firm “is re-organising its operations as a result of a need to reduce costs,” read Twitter’s email. The layoffs were part of a global staff cull introduced by new boss Elon…
Fashion and style enthusiasts worldwide can once again look forward to experiencing extraordinary fashion moments at the 2022 Guaranty Trust (GTCO) Fashion Weekend scheduled to hold on November 12th and 13th, 2022, at the GTCentre, Plot 1, Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Lagos. GTCO Fashion Weekend is a free business platform that combines elements of global…
In the latest Billboard Hot 100 the Afrobeat contingent Burna Boy, Tems, and Rema continue their run on the chart. On the chart dated November 12, 2022, the Afrobeat entry was led by Tems’ ‘Free Mind’ which enters at NO.69 which is one spot from the 70th spot she held last week as she extends…
Disney’s streaming business has continued to grow – but its losses are rising too. As reported by the BBC, the media giant said it had added more than 12 million subscribers to its Disney+ streaming platform in the three months ended in September. But the unit lost nearly $1.5bn – a hit that weighed on…
Nigerian superstar Tiwa Savage has used her new single to address the issues of her infamous sex tape which was leaked an online couple of months ago. In her latest single ‘Loaded’ feat. red-hot act Asake released on Tuesday, 8th November, Tiwa Savage addressed the issues of her sex tape which was leaked online by…
Nigerian superstar Rema recently held the London concert of his ‘Raves & Roses’ tour at the O2 Brixton Arena and he thrilled fans with a selection of his hit songs. As reported by Pulse, Rema recently held the London leg of his ‘Raves & Roses’ tour at the 5,000-capacity O2 Arena Brixton Arena. During the…
Tesla boss Elon Musk has sold another 19.5 million shares of the electric car maker worth $3.95bn (£3.4bn), filings with the US financial watchdog show. As reported by the BBC, the news comes less than two weeks after the world’s richest man completed his $44bn takeover of Twitter. Tesla’s share price has fallen by more…
Coming on the heel of the report of convicted fraudster, Ramon Abbas, aka Hushpupi getting sentenced to 11 years and three months in prison after he was found guilty of laundering proceeds of a school financing scam, business email compromise and other fraudulent cyber schemes, fresh pleas from his wife and a Nigerian Imam have…
Senegal forward Sadio Mane will miss the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after suffering an injury at the Allianz Arena in Munich. As reported by The PUNCH, the Bayern attacker came off after just 20 minutes of the game against Werder Bremen, which ended 6-1 in favour of the Bundesliga champions. Senegal’s World Cup…
Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has announced that it will cut 13% of its workforce. As reported by BBC, the first mass lay-offs in the firm’s history will result in 11,000 employees, from a worldwide headcount of 87,000, losing their jobs. Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said the cuts were “the most difficult…
Last month police said they made one of the largest seizures of 3D printed firearm components in the UK. Officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Specialist Crime Command had discovered what they alleged was a “suspected makeshift 3D firearms factory” at a home in London on 7 October.Officers said it demonstrated how “the emerging threat of…
After a total investment of over $90 million, Kuda, the money app for Africans is launching new offices in the United Kingdom (UK) as part of a major global expansion drive, as reported by Independent. A statement issued by the media consultant to the company said that the launch would among other things, enable hundreds…
It might have been the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City, but hours before hitting the event’s red carpet, model Kendall Jenner was spotted in a more off-duty look. She wore a casual, but put-together look consisting of a chic black sheath dress and small rectangular sunnies. But it was her comfy sneakers that…
After delivering the impressive tune Jaiye Foreign with Zinoleesky, Tiwa Savage comes through with something more substantial for her fans. She combines forces with the rave-of-the-moment Asake for her latest offering titled, Loaded. Asake on the other hand, hot off the back of his multiple hit singles, and of course, his critically acclaimed debut album,…
Don’t Worry Darling is now available to stream on HBO Max as of November 7 and as you might have guessed, you’ll need a subscription to watch it. Don’t Worry Darling is a science-fiction thriller starring Pugh as an endearing ’50s housewife, Alice, who moves with her husband, Jack, to an experimental town. The men…
Chris Evans may have put down Captain America’s shield but he’s got a new badge of honor: he’s been named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive. People’s selection was announced on Stephen Colbert’s late night show and on the magazine’s website. Evans, who for nearly a decade played Captain America in Marvel’s sprawling superhero films, takes…
Stephen Curry had never been happier about a win in the 11th game of the regular season than he was about the Golden State Warriors’ 116-113 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. Coming off a five-game losing streak, the Warriors considered this to be as close to a must-win game as possible this…
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup, which starts later this month, Brazil’s head coach, Tite has announced his official list of 26 players for the tournament. As reported by Marca, what stands out the most from his selection is that there are nine forwards in the squad, namely Neymar, Vinicius, Richarlison, Raphinha, Gabriel Jesus, Rodrygo,…
As a part of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, one of the movie’s theme songs, “Alone,” sung by a gifted Nigerian award-winning singer and songwriter, Burna Boy, has been released. The song, “Alone” has has been published as one of the theme songs for Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. This eye-catching track “Alone”…
Football pundit, Richard Keys, has urged the FA to penalize Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta for his unacceptable touchline behaviour during his side’s Premier League derby win over Chelsea.Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Gabriel Magalhaes scored the only goal of the match in the second half to give the Gunners…
Nigerian artiste, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji also known as Mohbad has responded to his ongoing rift with his former boss, Naira Marley and his record label, Marlian Records in his newly released single. The singer in his new track titled ‘Tiff’ spoke about how he was dealt with by his former boss and label mates. Recall that…
Sonic Frontiers Is Out On Switch, Are You Getting It? Well, it’s finally here – after what feels like forever, fans of Sonic the Hedgehog can finally get their hands on the latest “open-zone” entry Sonic Frontiers. There’s definitely been a lot going on with this game in the lead-up. There were concerns about delays,…
New York Rapper Hurricane G, known for songs including “El Barrio” and “Underground Lockdown,” has died after a battle with lung cancer. As reported by Los Angeles Times, fellow rapper Erick Sermon, who shares a daughter with G, confirmed her death Sunday in a statement posted on Instagram. G, whose real name was Gloria Rodriguez,…
