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…
Senegal confirmed that Sadio Mane has been ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar following an injury suffered before the tournament. In a press conference on November 17, Senegal confirmed that Mane has not recovered from an injury in time to feature at the World Cup and will miss their tournament in Qatar as…
When Elon Musk took over Twitter, firings were the talk of the town. Contractors were laid off in mass with minimal notice. However now, it seems like the tables have turned. Owing to Musk’s “extremely hardcore” environment, hundreds of Twitter employees have put down their papers. JUST IN: Hundreds of Twitter employees resign following Elon…
Adesua Etomi-Wellington ‘Susu’ has released a new five-song EP called “Sue Me.” It runs just under 20 minutes, featuring the songs “Hold You Down,” “Dodged A Bullet” and “Champ’s Song,” which features Banky W. Listen to the new EP below or stream it here.
Just when we thought 2022 could not get any better for Asake, the YBNL signee bagged a notable deal which would make him the first Nigerian brand ambassador for the betting platform Parimatch. In an official statement released by the Head of PMI Nigeria, Ruby Chuku, she revealed that:“The entire team is excited about having…
Nigerian singer, Teni has released an Amapiano jam titled “Maitama” which features Mayorkun and South African artist Costa Titch. This track was produced by Jay Synths. Listen to the track below:
FIFA and World Cup organisers are engaged in last-minute showdown talks over whether beer will be sold at the stadiums during the tournament, sources have told ESPN. First reported by British newspaper The Times, it is understood FIFA are under increasing pressure to backtrack on plans to have beer available to purchase within the confines…
Losing the Middleweight title against Alex Pereira brought the very best of Israel Adesanya, who showed the best version of himself in the face of defeat as reported by Marca. Another great in combat sports was the legendary Muhammad Ali, he too showed great personality and grace when he lost his title back in 1971….
Buzzing Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, is currently the talk of the town after the ticket prices for his Lagos concert surfaced. The talented singer, who has been on fire since 2022 started, maintaining his stance as one of the hottest revelations the Nigerian music scene has ever seen, will be rounding…
Legendary producer and Mavin Records CEO Don Jazzy has reacted to the double nominations received by Burna Boy and the triple nominations received by Tems ahead of the Grammy Awards scheduled to hold on the 5th of February 2023. Recall that the full list of nominees for the Grammy Awards was confirmed on Tuesday, November…
Qatar is expected to host around one million visitors during the 2022 World Cup, which starts on November 20. However, there has been a lot of criticism of the host country, since there are various ways in which Qatar does not respect human rights as reported by Marca. The country has many restrictions which would…
The whole internet is still talking about Wizkid‘s concert that rocked Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, November 16. The Afrobeats star got the crowd screaming, and DJ Tunez got the crowd hype. Wizkid definitely knows how to shut down a show. If you missed it, take a look here! Big Mood 😎 #WizkidxMSG pic.twitter.com/AHxftPHQfU —…
