Nigerian singer, May D (born Akinmayokun Awodumila) has come forward to declare himself the pioneer of Amapiano in Nigeria. His statement comes after Davido and South Africa’s DJ Maphorisa clashed over who credit should be given concerning the success of Amapiano in Africa. Maphorisa had claimed that it was Wizkid and Burna Boy, but Davido…
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag faces a potential crisis up front after confirming Marcus Rashford has picked up a “muscle injury.” Rashford has been ruled out of Thursday’s Europa League clash at FC Sheriff and with Anthony Martial also injured, Cristiano Ronaldo is the only main option in attack. “He’s not available,” Ten Hag…
The International Executive Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), in conjunction with the African Union Commission (AUC), on Wednesday September 14, released the official list of nominees for the 2022 edition. Culled from a total of 9,067 entries submitted- the highest number ever recorded by the awards, since its inception – the AFRIMA…
Benfica took their winning run to 12 matches with Wednesday’s 2-1 triumph at Juventus which put them level with Champions League Group H leaders Paris Saint-Germain, as reported by The Score. Roger Schmidt’s team have a perfect six points from their first two matches after coming back from Arkadiusz Milik’s early opener thanks to a…
Netflix recently released their brand new series, The Imperfects, and it seems it’s already generated plenty of conversation. Taking to social media, viewers who have binged all ten episodes are saying the same thing about the Sci-Fi action show – that it’s brilliant! One person shared how much they loved the programme on Twitter and…
Erling Haaland leapt high in the air to score one of the most spectacular goals you’ll ever see in the Champions League on Wednesday. Haaland swung his left foot at Joao Cancelo’s tantalizing cross to power home the winning goal in the 84th minute of Manchester City’s 2-1 comeback win over Borussia Dortmund. Four minutes…
Multi-award-winning singer, Davido and his brother, Adewale have both dragged South African DJ, DJ Maphorisa over a comment he made about Amapiano’s success in Africa. A Twitter user had credited Davido for being the pioneer of Amapiano in Africa before Wizkid and Burna Boy jumped on it. Maphorisa found it unsettling and he replied that…
The Premier League have accepted a request from Arsenal to postpone their game with Manchester City next month to accommodate a rearranged Europa League game against PSV Eindhoven, as reported by ESPN. The north London side risked forfeiting the points after the original match against PSV — due to be played on Thursday — was…
Nigerian singer Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun popularly called Wizkid dropped his new single ‘Bad To Me.’ Following the release of his album Made in Lagos a global hit album that has been topping charts since its release in 2020. Wizkid also featured Justin Bieber in the remix of his single “Essence” along side Tems. This year,…
EbonyLife Studios and Netflix’s “Elesin Oba, The King’s Horseman” recently premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), and executive producer Mo Abudu, as well as the lead cast Odunlade Adekola, Omowunmi Dada, and Deyemi Okanlawon, were on there to represent in style. The film, directed by Biyi Bandele, is based on Wole Soyinka‘s…
American rapper, Megan Thee Stallion is defending shots being directed at her following accusations from a Twitter user that she was the person who encouraged Nicki Minaj to drink alcohol and get an abortion during her pregnancy. As reported by XXL, Megan took time to respond to someone on Twitter who implicated the “Plan B”…
Nigerian music superstar Patoranking and Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz join forces in Dar es Salaam for “Kolo Kolo,” co-starring actress Nancy Isime. Dammy Twitch directed the music video, while the track was produced by Yung Willis. The joyous afrobeats jam is the first single from Patoranking’s upcoming fourth album and his first new release since “Celebrate…
A juror in R. Kelly’s Chicago federal sex crimes trial reportedly had a panic attack during the closing arguments and will be replaced by an alternate juror, as reported by XXL. The closing arguments of R. Kelly’s second trial in two years took place at Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago. According to multiple reporters who…
Sporting scored in the 90th minute and again in stoppage time to beat Tottenham 2-0 on Tuesday and make it two wins from two to open the Champions League group stage. As reported by Marca, both goals came from substitutes – Paulinho and Arthur Gomes – as Tottenham slipped to its first loss of the…
The United Kingdom has been in mourning since Thursday 8 September, when Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in the country’s history, died. At the age of 96, the Queen died at her Scottish residence in Balmoral with her loved ones at her side and, although the cause of her death has not yet…
Disney+ is now deep into the production of the Percy Jackson TV series, adapting the beloved works of author Rick Riordan, centered on the son of Poseidon. Of course, this isn’t the first time that the adventures of Jackson and his campmates have made it to the screen, but there are some strong indications that…
Police in Los Angeles are reportedly investigating if an Instagram post sharing PnB Rock’s location may have led to his killing, as reported by XXL. The Los Angeles Times spoke with Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore who said the shooting incident occurred shortly after the rapper’s location was tagged in a post on Instagram….
Bayern Munich extended their undefeated run in the Champions League group stage to 30 games by defeating Barcelona 2-0 at the Allianz Arena. The two clubs are no strangers having faced one another in the group stage last season. Tuesday’s match followed a similar script, with the Germans coming out on top once again thanks…
The 2022 edition of the prestigious Headies Awards held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States might have come and gone but memorable moments and scenes from the event continue to find their way into the headlines. The latest of such is the fashion show that formed part of the…
Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Selena Gomez and American music star, Rema have released the music video for the ‘Calm Down Remix.’ While not a direct remake, the new video stays close to the color palette and general aesthetic of the original song’s accompanying clip, with Rema and Selena gliding through a series of stylish outfit changes…
Joel Matip scored a late goal for Liverpool to secure a win against Ajax in Group A of the Champions League on Matchday 2. Jurgen Klopp’s side started the game well, then fizzled out before their perseverance paid off right before added time when the central defender headed to put his side in front. This…
Black Panther and Captain America are teaming up for a new video game adventure set in the Marvel Universe’s version of World War II, as reported by Polygon. At Disney and Marvel Games Showcase, Marvel Games and Skydance New Media — the relatively new studio led by former Naughty Dog creative director Amy Hennig —…
The idea of Barcelona taking on Bayern Munich inspires very different thoughts to what it would have just a few months ago. The two meet in the Champions League on Tuesday, and the game comes at a better time for the Catalans than the Bavarians. It might even be said that Xavi Hernandez’s side are…
Award-winning singer, Waje, has showered praise on Afrobeat star, Davido Adeleke, for honoring her in her absence with kind words. The singer took to Twitter to narrate her experience at a location where Davido had presented her in good light. Waje also mentioned the gift of diamond earrings that followed as a result of the…
Cardi B hopped on Instagram Live and showed off her latest ink additions. The face tattoo is of her son Wave’s name written in light red-colored cursive on the side of her face. The other tat is of Kulture’s name inked in the same way but with a darker shade on her arm. “I tatted…
Superstar Afrobeat singer, Davido Adeleke, stirs reactions following his appearance with the American model, Kendall Jenner. At the ongoing New York Fashion Week in the United States of America, the billionaire’s son makes an appearance on the podium in designer outfits. Beside Davido was Kendall Jenner who struck a pose that triggered reactions from netizens…
After years of waiting for a new film in the franchise, National Treasure: Edge of History showrunner Cormac Wibberley teases plans for a Nicolas Cage return. As reported by Screenrant, Wibberley, who co-wrote Cage’s original National Treasure movies, acts as both showrunner and a writer for the Disney+ series. National Treasure: Edge of History replaces…
Recognition of Karim Benzema’s extraordinary year has extended into the realm of video games after the Real Madrid striker was named the top-ranked player in EA Sports’ latest installment of FIFA 23. The 34-year-old enjoyed the biggest jump in the rankings of the 23 players that were revealed Monday, moving up 13 places with a…
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Lyta has released a brand new single titled, “Formula,” featuring his former label mate, Mohbad. Listen to the track below.
Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans, the director’s semi-autobiographical movie based on his own family and upbringing, has released its official trailer. The coming-of-age film had its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival and was well-received. The bow marked Spielberg’s first appearance at the Toronto fest. The Universal/Amblin film will have a limited release Nov. 11 and…
Thomas Muller will once again be on the pitch with Robert Lewandowski in the Champions League. However, this time they won’t be wearing the same shirt, as reported by Marca. It is this fact that is giving rise to some jokes in Bayern Munich’s training sessions ahead of the Champions League clash with Barcelona, as…
The lavish red carpet at the 2022 edition of the Emmys included arrivals from the top shows today, including the casts of Emmy darlings “Succession,” “Euphoria,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Ted Lasso,” and “Barry,” plus newcomers “Severance,” “Abbott Elementary,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “Yellowjackets,” and “The White Lotus.” More fan favorites from the past…
In what could possibly be a first in world soccer, two goalkeepers from the same league scored injury-time equalizers on the same day. The unpredictable chain of events on Saturday began with Santos Laguna’s Carlos Acevedo in an away match against Queretaro. His side down a goal, the Mexican goalkeeper stepped up during a corner…
Multi-talented award-winning rapper, singer, and actor Falz has released a fun music video for his single ‘Gentleman’. The single is off his 2022 album ‘Bahd.’ In ‘Gentleman’, Falz plays the roll of a “Gentleman” who loves his women so much that he does their laundry, serve as their chef, and essentially the house keeper. The…
Showmax has announced the premiere of its debut Nigerian original limited series, ‘Diiche’, scheduled to be released on September 29. This announcement came after the appointment of Opeoluwa Filani as General Manager for its operations in Nigeria – a first for the streaming app which has continued to expand its presence and investment in the…
Bukayo Saka has spoken of the honour he felt meeting now King Charles III, as reported by Football London. https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-star-saka-charles-king-24988587 The Arsenal winger met the new King in June during an England training camp in preparation for the UEFA Nations League tie against Italy, with manager Gareth Southgate allowing him time off to meet the…
Amazon studios has unveiled Nollywood actress and producer, Kemi Lala Akindoju as one of its four-member local Originals development team. Akindoju joins the Nigerian originals team as the Senior Movies Creative Executive. Other confirmed executives include M-Net’s former Head of Local Productions and Independent Films Kaye Ann Williams, Brendan Gabriel and Mike-Steve Adeleye. In a…
New Chelsea manager, Graham Potter, has asked Brighton supporters to forgive his decision to “grasp a new opportunity.” Potter has signed a five-year contract earlier this week to replace Thomas Tuchel. Chelsea had to pay around £20million to Brighton in compensation in order to hire Potter, his assistant Billy Reid, first-team coaches Bjorn Hamberg and…
Bolanle Austen-Peters (BAP) Productions’ multiple award-winning blockbuster movie, “Collision Course,” has premiered on the streaming service, Netflix, to a global audience following a successful premiere at African Film Festival (AFRIFF) in October 2021. The movie “Collision Course,” which has echoes of the #endsars protests in Nigeria in October 2020 running through it, is a race…
Former Chelsea coach, Thomas Tuchel has broken his silence since he was sacked and has admitted that he was “devastated” to leave Stamford Bridge. However, Tuchel insists the club will retain a “special place” in his heart. The former PSG and Borussia Dortmund boss was dismissed as Blues boss just seven games into the new…
Award-winning singer, Rema left fans buzzing in excitement after an affectionate moment with label mate, Ayra Starr. The singers are signees under Don Jazzy’s record label, Mavins Records. Ayra Starr and Rema, both signed as performing artistes to Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records, had performed on stage outside Nigeria where they held the audience spellbound with…
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has launched her own private equity firm, co-founded with a former partner at investment firm the Carlyle Group. SKKY Partners, will focus on investing in consumer and media businesses, they said in a tweet. Ms Kardashian will serve as a co-founder and co-managing partner, while Jay Sammons will handle the…
A fan has said the popular actress, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, should also be officially labelled a Professor of Beauty. The enthusiast said this on his Twitter handle, @OBDsmiles to complement Adesua’s new achievement. This is coming hours after the actress was bestowed with an honorary degree from the University of Wolverhampton for her notable tribute to…
The youngest daughter of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has joined the chorus of critics reviewing Apple’s latest iPhone – and she is unimpressed, as reported on BBC. In an Instagram story captioned “Me upgrading from iPhone 13 to iPhone 14”, Eve Jobs shared a picture of a man proudly unwrapping a new shirt…
Nigerian hip-hop recording artist, Ice Prince Zamani who was arrested and detained for abduction and assaulting of a Police officer, has been granted bail. This was revealed by his lawyer, Folarin Dalmeida who confirmed that Ice Prince has been released from the Nigerian correctional centre in Ikoyi, Lagos. “His bail conditions have been met, and…
Mathys Tel made history by becoming Bayern Munich’s youngest Bundesliga starter and goal scorer, but the home side was left disappointed after being held for a third league game running in their 2-2 draw with Stuttgart. Bayern were on course to snap their winless league run when Jamal Musiala restored their lead in Saturday’s contest…
At the Studio Showcase panel at D23 on Saturday afternoon, it was announced that animated Star Wars anthology series Tales of the Jedi will hit Disney+ this fall, premiering on the streaming service October 26, 2022. The animated series was first announced back at Star Wars Celebration in May, where lucky fans present at the…
Warner Bros. might have gone on a recent spree of canceling films like Batgirl and Scoob!: Holiday Haunt as well as the controversial removal of over 30 animated titles from HBO Max, but one project that is still full steam ahead is their upcoming DC antihero film Black Adam, starring the titular character played by…
The Skrull are back in Marvel’s new Disney Plus series Secret Invasion. The show got its first public trailer during Marvel’s D23 2022 presentation. The trailer shows off Ben Mendelsohn, Cobie Smulders, Don Cheadle, and, of course, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury. Along with the returning cast, Secret Invasion also stars Kinglsey Ben-Adir (One…
Fans of The Mandalorian got their first look at the return of the armor-clad bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal/Brendan Wayne) and his little green charge Grogu in the first footage from the upcoming third season. The trailer first premiered at Star Wars Celebration in May, but it was at Disney’s other showcase in Anaheim…
