Nigerian international music sensation Tems has earned her first Grammy award for her contribution on Future’s hit single ‘Wait For U’. Tems’ vocals was sampled on the single that also features Canadian megastar rapper Drake. ‘Wait For U’ won the award for Best Melodic rap performance beating ‘Beautiful’ by DJ Khaled Featuring Future & SZA,…
Nollywood filmmaker, CJ ‘Fiery’ Obasi, needed seven years to develop and complete Mami Wata, a film named after the African mythical water spirit, and a strong showing at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival in January suggests it’s all worth it. The black and white drama is set in a mythical village and explores the fate…
Popular entertainer and influencer Poco Lee has shared a never heard before song from the starboy himself, Wizkid. With so much buzz still surrounding the fifth studio album of the Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter and performer Ayodeji Balogun who is popularly known as Wizkid, titled ‘More Love Less Ego’ nothing prepared fans for a snippet…
Kit Harington isn’t giving anything away when it comes to the future of his Game of Thrones character Jon Snow as reported on People. During Friday’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, host Jimmy Fallon asked the actor, 36, about the validity of rumors surrounding an upcoming spin-off series about Snow. Smiling and…
A takeover of English Championship club Sheffield United by Nigerian billionaire Dozy Mmobuosi is at an advanced stage. As reported on BBC, the Championship promotion contenders’ owner Prince Abdullah has been in talks with Mmobuosi, the founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Tingo Inc, the parent company of Tingo Mobile. Talks with the Nigerian,…
Actor Idris Elba has announced plans to build a film studio in Ghana, after meeting with the country’s President Nana Akufo-Addo. “Currently, we call it West African Studios, but that’s a working title. We’ve been working on this for three or four years to raise a plan that puts a facility at the centre of…
Tesla co-founder Elon Musk has been cleared of wrongdoing for a tweet in which he said he had “funding secured” to take the electric carmaker back into private ownership. Shareholders argued he misled them with his posts in August 2018, and they had lost billions of dollars because of them. The proposed $72bn (£60bn) buyout…
The competition is on between Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman over who can get the biggest guns for Deadpool 3. The Deadpool star, 46, recently shared a photo posted by his trainer Don Saladino of him working out for the movie. In the snap, he can be seen lifting two 60 lbs. barbells in each…
Some of the biggest names in music were out in force Friday for a second night of pre-Grammy partying, hitting several major shindigs around L.A. As reported on TMZ, just like Thursday night, there were were a slew of celebrations in town ahead of the iconic awards show and the parties were flooded with bold-faced…
Senegal completed a double when it beat host Algeria 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw to win the African Nations Championship (CHAN) final on Saturday. As reported on Sportstar, Golden Boot winner Aymen Mahious had a chance to win a competition reserved for footballers playing in their country of birth when he stepped forward…
Lyon manager Laurent Blanc stormed out of his pre-match press conference after being irked by questions about the club’s January transfer business. As reported by Daily Mail, the former France boss initially looked to sweep aside any transfer related questions in his Troyes pre-match press conference. But it didn’t quite work and in the end…
A rare Kobe Bryant jersey from the basketball star’s sole MVP season is going up for auction – and it could sell for up to $7 million. As reported on CNN, an iconic photo of Bryant grabbing his jersey after clinching a 14-point lead against the Denver Nuggets during the 2008 NBA playoffs has been…
As we prepare for the 65th edition of the Grammy awards, where history will be made for Nigerian music, here are the top facts you did not know about the artists at the award show. The 65th edition of the Grammy awards will be held on the 5th of February, 2023, and these are key…
Ashton Kutcher is making a comeback of sorts, reprising his star-making role as Michael Kelso on “That ’90s Show.” But the 44-year-old didn’t take the Netflix show because he needed a paycheck. In fact, Kutcher said in a recent profile in Esquire that he never needs to take a role for the money again. That’s…
The global music industry is gearing up for one of its biggest nights of the year – the 65th Grammy Awards. With African artists receiving landmark nominations across different categories this year, Africa’s most expansive music streaming and download platform, Boomplay, has announced a campaign to celebrate this feat. The streamer is providing its users…
A large curvaceous, reflective sculpture by Anish Kapoor that was commissioned for a prominent street corner in Lower Manhattan back in 2008 has finally been completed. The yet-to-be-titled work, which shares many features with the British artist’s iconic “Cloud Gate” sculpture in Chicago — known colloquially as “the bean” — is now shining crisply at…
Le Le, a 24-year-old male giant panda, died at the Memphis Zoo earlier this week, according to officials. As reported by CNN, the panda died early Wednesday in his sleep after spending about 20 years at the facility, Memphis Zoo chief executive officer Matt Thompson said during a news conference Friday. “Le Le’s name translates…
A handwritten letter sent by a young Marlon Brando to break up with his French girlfriend in the late 1940s could fetch up to $15,000 at auction. As reported by CNN, the rare letter was addressed to Solange Podell, Brando’s love interest when he was a budding Broadway star. Boston’s RR Auction is in charge…
Cristiano Ronaldo will be remembered as one of soccer’s most prolific goalscorers. But, surprisingly for a player who is usually so lethal in front of goal, it has taken the forward longer than many expected for him to find the net with his new club Al Nassr. As reported on CNN, the 37-year-old finally scored…
Edwin Kibet of Kenya on Saturday emerged winner of the 2023 Gold-Label Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, after returning a time of 2:14:06 for the US$50,000 prize money. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kibet joined the league of winners of Kenya-dominated 42km Gold-Label Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, as they won in…
Potential car buyers in China have found that an online advert for a luxury sports car was just too good to be true. As reported by BBC, a Porsche dealership in the the city of Yinchuan listed the brand new vehicle for 124,000 yuan ($18,300, £15,000). That is just a fraction of what it should…
Nigerian actress Temi Otedola has celebrated the sixth year of meeting her fiance, Mr. Eazi.The daughter of the billionaire entrepreneur made a post on Instagram to celebrate the anniversary. “Yesterday, we met 6 years ago,” she wrote in the post’s caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Temiloluwa Otedola (@temiotedola) This is…
For a certain demographic of Nollywood viewers, ‘Scar’ in Netflix’s ‘Shanty Town’ is their introduction to Nollywood actor Chidi Mokeme, but older fans know him as one of the OG bad guys in the industry. After making his acting debut in the 1998 thriller-drama ‘Rapture,’ directed by Fred Amata, he quickly became a fan favourite…
Nigerian street-hop artist Azeez Fashola, better known as Naira Marley, has shown off his new mansion in Lekki. The singr recently took to Instagram to show off his new luxurious house to the general public.According to Naira Marley, the house is his tenth, and he also disclosed that it has many lands and properties in…
Charges of attempted rape and assault against Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood have been dropped by prosecutors, British police have revealed. As reported by The Score, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material coming to light were factors in their decision to stop the case against him. In…
Adidas is adding a third label to its brand lineup. Sportswear, a fashion-forward line aimed at Gen Z, is the company’s first full collection launch in 50 years. Situated between Adidas Originals and Performance, the Sportswear line straddles sport and style, featuring items such as football jerseys, tracksuits and athletic dresses made from performance materials….
Fans really, really want to see LeBron James break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring mark. Ticket prices are skyrocketing for Los Angeles Lakers games next week. The two games are now almost certainly out of reach for the average fan. As of Wednesday, James is just 89 points shy of Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record — meaning he’ll likely…
After hoisting his first World Cup trophy with Argentina in December, Lionel Messi said that tournament would be his last, but now it appears he’s open to the possibility of playing in the 2026 event, as reported on Reuters. “Because of age it’ll be difficult to make 2026,” Messi, 35, told Diario Ole, a sports…
50 Cent’s former producer Sha Money XL told Insider that he has “nothing but love” for the “genius” rapper despite their previous feud. Sha, whose real name is Michael Jean Clervoix, was the former president of 50’s record label, G-Unit Records, and played a large role in the production of 50 Cent’s debut album “Get…
A Mississippi woman who married a man 61 years her senior says she’s ready to start a family with her new husband — despite the fact he’s a decade older than her own grandpa. Miracle Pogue, 24, met hubby Charles, 85, while working at a laundromat in Starkville in 2019, with the pair forming a…
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has reacted to the successful removal operation of his gallbladder on Wednesday by thanking the club fans. As reported on Vanguard, it was confirmed early on Wednesday that the 53-year-old Italian coach was suffering from severe abdominal pain and had been diagnosed with cholecystitis, according to MSN. Following the diagnosis, the…
Samsung has launched its latest lineup of flagship Galaxy smartphones, touting a better camera and enhanced gaming features as the South Korean tech giant tries to tempt people to upgrade amid weak macroeconomic conditions and waning consumer demand. The Galaxy S23 smartphone lineup features three new models: the standard S23, a slightly more expensive S23+…
Popular Nollywood actress Beverly Naya has opened up about the things she faced growing up. As reported by Pulse, the actress shared this experience in a recent interview with popular media personality Chude. She mentioned that she was bullied at a young age and that she was always getting attacked verbally and physically by her…
Nigerian buzzing singer and songwriter Ahmed Ololade Asake, popularly known as Asake, has reacted to his recent feat after dropping a new single titled ‘Yoga’. Following the immense run he had in 2022 with hit records like ‘Trabaye’, ‘Sungba’, ‘Omo Ope’, ‘Palazzo’, ‘Terminator’, ‘Joha’, and many more, the singer has released a new song titled…
Missy Elliott said it’s “incredible” to be the first female hip-hop artist to receive a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination. The 2023 nominees were recently unveiled and the rap icon admitted she feels privileged to be honoured alongside the likes of Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson and the late George Michael, who…
Hollywood star Dave Bautista means it when he says ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ will be his final outing as Drax the Destroyer. As reported by Outlook India, during a recent visit on ‘The Tonight Show’, the actor stuck to his guns about exiting the Marvel Cinematic Universe and questioned why it’s still news…
Divine Love Konadu-Sun, who portrayed Toussaint, the son of Chadwick Boseman’s King T’Challa in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, recently spoke out about the role for the first time. Wakanda Forever featured Letitia Wright’s Shuri picking up the mantle of the Black Panther while also introducing the world to Tenoch Huerta’s Namor. However, much of the…
Dame Dash has claimed his fellow Roc-A-Fella Records cofounder Jay-Z made him a lowball offer to buy his shares in the record label, prior to the rapper’s lawsuit against him. Dash cofounded Roc-A-Fella alongside Jay — real name Shawn Carter — and Kareem Burke in 1994. In 2021, Dash tried to sell his stake in…
American football quarterback, Tom Brady has retired following a sterling 23 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Brady announced his retirement on 31st December 2022 but reversed his decision six weeks later claiming he had “unfinished business” according to BBC Sport. The 45-year-old won six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots and one…
Ghanaian Dancehall singer, songwriter and performer, Livingstone Etse Satekla, popularly known as Stonebwoy, has spoken on why the Nigerian music industry is ahead of the Ghanaian music industry on the international scene. During an interview on The Breakfast Club, an American radio show based in America hosted by DJ Envy and Charlamagne tha God, the…
The first trailer for Fast X is coming on February 10, confirming reports from earlier this month with a new poster that you can check out below. Both the poster and trailer debut date come from the movie’s official Twitter account. As reported on Gamespot, the trailer is expected to be roughly three minutes long–a…
Following the arrival of Fernandez, Chelsea spent £323.3m in January. Here are the deals the Blues made: Benoit Badiashile – Monaco, £35m David Datro Fofana – Molde, undisclosed (reported £10m deal) Andrey Santos – Vasco da Gama, undisclosed (reported £18m deal) Joao Felix – Atletico Madrid, £9.7m loan Mykhailo Mudryk – Shakhtar Donetsk, £88.5m Noni…
If you had your heart set on Lamborghini letting loose and producing a follow-up to the modern, Aventador-based Countach, then you probably won’t like this news. Speaking to Motor1.com at the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona last weekend, Lamborghini Chief Technical Officer Reuven Mohr indicated the company is focused firmly on its future. “We as…
Here’s a first look at the trailer for a new action film, The Weapon. This bone-crushing thriller focuses on a man who kills without hesitation or remorse. Tony Schiena directs and stars in the film, which features Academy Award winner Cuba Gooding Jr. (Jerry Maguire), Sean Patrick Flanery (The Boondock Saints), Jack Kesy (Deadpool 2),…
PayPal is shedding around 2,000 jobs, or 7% of its workers, as it becomes the latest big tech firm to cut costs. As reported on BBC, the online payments company says it was forced to make the decision as it faces “the challenging macro-economic environment.” PayPal’s announcement follows tens of thousands of layoffs by technology…
Carmakers Renault and Nissan have agreed to restructure their longstanding partnership, with the French company whittling down its stake in the Japanese firm to 15%. As reported on CNN, under the agreement, Renault will transfer 28.4% of its shares in the Yokohama-based company into a French trust. Voting rights for that stake will be “neutralized”…
Award-winning Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji, has disclosed how he used to borrow money and clothes before going to movie auditions and almost gave up his acting career when the challenge became too much. The popular actor, who took his followers down memory lane in a story titled “Na who give up fuck up,” said he…
Peggy Bramor, the ex-girlfriend of popular singer BNXN, reveals she’s not the kind of ex that drags her lover after a break up as she addresses relationship with the musician. It was earlier reported that the “Kenkele” singer had revealed that his iPhone 14 worth 1.9 million naira was purchased for him by his former…
Rupert Grint found fame as a teen playing Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter franchise, but it wasn’t always easy as reported on CNN. “‘Potter’ was so full on — [filming] all year, then we’d promote the rest of the time,” the now 34-year-old actor said in a recently published interview with Bustle. “It was…
Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Marcel Sabitzer has joined the club on loan from Bayern Munich until June 2023. The Austrian midfielder has made 443 career club appearances across Europe, including 54 since joining FC Bayern Munich in August 2021. Previously he was club captain of RB Leipzig. He has 68 full international…
