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…
About a dozen Twitter staff based in Ghana, which was the firm’s only office in Africa, have rejected a severance package offered to them and are now considering taking legal action. As reported by the BBC, the staff’s legal firm revealed that Twitter wants to negotiate the severance package and termination process, but it did…
Argentina suffered one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history after Saudi Arabia completed a remarkable comeback victory at the Lusail Iconic Stadium. As reported by The Telegraph, Argentina, captained by Lionel Messi and on a 36-run unbeaten streak, were billed as one of the favourites coming into the Qatar tournament. But goals by…
The Netherlands on Monday bagged all three points as they defeated Senegal 2-0 in the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar Cody Gakpo in a brilliant run got behind the Senegal defence to connect with a De Jong cross and steer a glancing header past the onrushing Edouard Mendy from the edge of the…
Gareth Bale’s penalty kick in the 82nd minute ensured USA never ran out winners on the night. Timothy Weah, the son of former World footballer of the year, George Weah, had put the Americans ahead with a cool finish in the 36th minute. Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic got an assist off the goal as he set…
After Brown was crowned Favorite Male R&B Artist at Sunday night’s ceremony, Rowland gave a speech on his behalf and thanked him for “making great R&B music.” As reported by BuzzFeed, the American Music Awards took place in LA on Sunday night, and the ceremony did not escape controversy. Early in the broadcast, Kelly Rowland…
It’s hard not to love and admire Miss Universe Ghana 2022, Engracia Afua K. Mofuman for her bold and daring outlook. Her Instagram page has become a source of inspiration for for those who admire her bald look. Bald heads are fierce, super stylish, have tons of character, and are considerably low-maintenance, making them a…
Chris Brown expressed anger that the American Music Awards cancelled his planned tribute to Michael Jackson. Jackson’s classic album, Thriller, came out 40 years ago in November. Brown told his 124 million Instagram followers that his planned performance to honor the King of Pop was nixed by the American Music Awards a few days ahead…
England’s national football team today won its game against Iran with a 6-2 victory at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar. As reported by Morocco World News, the game, which marked Group B’s opening match, was an opportunity for the two teams to boost their chances to advance from the group stage and seal…
World football stars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo played off the football pitch in a photo of Louis Vuitton campaign, which has now gone viral. Ronaldo and Messi took the internet by storm with a photo on featuring Saturday, featuring both iconic players in an advert for the French luxury fashion house and company Louis…
Award-winning female disc jockey, Florence Otedola, professionally known as DJ Cuppy, is reportedly engaged. The music star, in a viral video, said yes to her white professional Boxer boyfriend, Ryan Taylor, at a public concert, outside Nigeria. The Gelato crooner who appeared surprised when her boyfriend went on his kneels to pop the question followed…
Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has suggested that the air conditioner at the Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, might have affected the Qatari players in the defeat to Ecuador on Sunday. The former Nigeria International further hailed Ecuador after the South American side defeated the host nation in the opening game of the…
By the time referee Daniele Orsato blew for the final whistle on Sunday for Qatar’s 2-0 loss in the 2022 World Cup opener, the whole visual palette of the Al-Bayt Stadium had changed, as reported by ESPN. What was once a sizeable patch of Ecuadorian yellow, a cluster of burgundy from the ultras section supporting…
Bose Ogulu, mom and manager to Burna Boy and co-founder of the Spaceship Collective which he’s signed to, has won the award for Manager Of The Year at the 2022 Artist And Manager Awards. Convened to give recognition to “talented individuals who pioneer and forge new pathways in the (music) industry,” the award had recognised…
Hot on the heels of her explosive Savage X Fenty Volume 4 showcase, Rihanna shared a sultry Reel to promote the sexy lingerie her brand has to offer as reported by Allure. Seen strutting around a room in a leather corset dress with a daring lace-up back and rose embroidery on the chest, fingerless leather…
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has already outgrossed DC’s Black Adam. The new Marvel Cinematic Universe title, which will be the last theatrical release from Phase 4, came to theaters on November 11. As reported by Screenrant, the film follows how the various Wakandan characters introduced in the original film are handling the death of T’Challa,…
“King of Boys: The Return of the King” director, Kemi Adetiba has hinted at a sequel.She tweeted “KOB 3,” and it received over 500 comments and nearly 700 retweets in just 24 hours. You can tell everyone is already anticipating what is to come. “King of Boys” follows Alhaja Eniola Salami (Sola Sobowale), a businesswoman…
There’s bad news for France ahead of the 2022 World Cup starting as prolific striker, Karim Benzema, has had to withdraw from Les Bleus training at the Jassim bin Hammad Stadium and it looks likely that he is already ruled out at least for the champions’ first match of Qatar 2022 against Australia on Tuesday….
Afrobeats star, Adekunle Gold is the cover star of the latest issue of Gaffer. In the cover story, the singer talks about his creative process, his start in music and how he’s mastered the art of channeling personal experience and emotion in his songwriting. Read excerpts from the interview below: On What he Has Learnt…
Amjad Taha, an expert in strategic political affairs and regional director of the British center in Saudi Arabia has reported that eight Ecuadorian players are alleged to have been bribed $7.4 million in exchange for winning the match against Qatar. The journalist warned that internal sources from Ecuador and Qatar confirmed the operation and asked…
Fast X’s budget is reportedly the highest of any movie in the franchise, with a new report putting the number not far off of Avengers: Endgame’s. From humble beginnings back in the early 2000s, the Fast & Furious series is now one of the biggest action movie franchises still running today as reported by Screenrant….
Electrifying singer, Tems has added a new feather to her hat of achievements as she grosses a billion streams across all credits on Spotify. This report had come on the 16th of November from music data account, Chart Data as an indicator that an additional of the streams of all of Tems’ songs both as…
Smirnoff’s No Known Address makes a return on November 18th, hosting misfits to an evening of infamy at Hotel Smirnoff, a hotel situated somewhere in the bustling Lagos metropolis. Hotel Smirnoff’s location is secret and reserved only for those who embody the spirit of infamy. Hotel Smirnoff features state-of-the-art rooms, attitude-filled halls, infamous vibes, limitless…
Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka has helped fund 120 life-changing operations for children in Nigeria. As reported by Daily Mail, Saka, 21, is preparing to take part in his first World Cup after earning a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad – but that hasn’t distracted him from matters elsewhere. In co-operation with youth…
Chris Hemsworth’s time as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe could be coming to a close, as the actor thinks his next appearance should be the end. As reported by Screenrant, Hemsworth’s Thor is one of the last remaining members of the original Avengers team in the MCU. Thor: Love and Thunder once again drastically…
Music superstars Nicki Minaj, Maluma and Myriam Fares are unleashing Tukoh Taka, the first-ever official FIFA Fan Festival anthem, to pump up the atmosphere at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, as reported by The Peninsula Qatar. FIFA Sound – the game-changing initiative that combines the universal languages of music and football – collaborated with…
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Inetimi Timaya Odon, popularly known as Timaya, has given his opinion as regards getting married. During a recent interview, the veteran singer, who is currently on the media circuit promoting his latest Afro-fusion single “Sweet Us,” expressed his thoughts on marriage. According to Timaya, the current generation, unlike the older generation,…
Reactions have continued to pour from Nigerians on social as Nigerian superstar, Wizkid played Davido’s song to further pay tribute following the demise of his son, Ifeanyi Adeleke. In a viral video trending online, Wizkid during his sold-out concert held at the Madison Square Garden in the United States of America, DJ Tunez played some…
