A United States Central District Court in California has sentenced alleged Nigerian cyber fraudster, Ramon Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi to 11 years imprisonment for cyber fraud. As reported by Leadership, Hushpuppi, who had already spent two years in prison, is now expected to spend nine more years behind bars in the US. The controversial…
Gerard Pique has announced his retirement from professional football and says his final game will be Barcelona’s match against Almeria at the Nou Camp on Saturday. As reported by Sky Sports, the 35-year-old, a three-time Champions League and eight-time La Liga winner with boyhood club Barcelona, revealed the news in a video message posted on…
Following the announcement by the Recording Academy about the commencement of the first round of voting on the 13th to the 25th of October 2022 for the 65th edition of the Grammy Awards scheduled to take place in 2023, an official release date for the nomination list has also been confirmed by the organization. The…
Ah, the drama of the last matchday of the UEFA Champions League group stages. Nothing quite like it, is there? Spurs were out of the league, then back in it then topped their group. PSG were topping their group till Benfica went on a late rampage, Atletico Madrid didn’t even make it to the Europa…
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has dismissed reports linking him to Barcelona, praising the work Xavi has done in “lifting” the Catalan club as manager. As reported on ESPN, Arteta has guided Arsenal to the top of the Premier League table this season, which has reportedly led to Barca monitoring their former youth player as a…
Toho is now celebrating Godzilla in Japan, and has done so with the major announcement that the next major movie project is now in the works for the franchise! Godzilla’s very first movie first launched in theaters across Japan on November 3, 1954, and ever since then fans have been using the day to celebrate…
Matt Ryan hit a tying 3-pointer at the regulation buzzer, Lonnie Walker made a key 3-pointer in overtime while scoring 28 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 120-117 Wednesday night for their second straight victory after an 0-5 start to the season. As reported by ESPN, Anthony Davis had 20…
Philadelphia’s super-group, Guerrillaelphia, have released a driving and celebratory updated version of their 2008 World Series hype anthem, “Unstoppable” with a shout along chorus that exclaims, “there’s just no stopping us! It’s all Philly tonight! It’s all Philly!” As reported by Broadwayworld, the song is a sonic throwback to over-indulgence with distorted guitars, stadium rock…
The New York Knicks were beating the Atlanta Hawks 51-28 midway through the second quarter. Their defense was ferocious, and a balanced offense had the Hawks on their heels. As reported by Bleacher Report, everything after that point was an abject failure for a Knicks team that has now lost three straight. Atlanta scored 29…
The Portland Trail Blazers out-scrapped and outlasted the red-hot Memphis Grizzlies Sunday, winning on the road 105-100. As reported by Blazers Edge, Portland has now won two in a row against quality teams, following a dreadful five-game losing streak. Damian Lillard had another big night with 32 points, five rebounds and five assists. Norman Powell…
Nigerian singer, Douglas Jack Agu, better known as Runtown has released a new single he titles ‘Things I Know,’ as reported by Vanguard. Recall the 33-year-old released his last single ‘Bad Pass Dem’ in 2021. The new single ‘Things I Know’, serves as his latest entry this year 2022 following his previously released songs. It…
Nigeria’s National Under 17 Women’s Football team, the Flamingoes finished in third place at the 2022 FIFA Under 17 Women’s World Cup in India. The Flamingoes bagged the bronze medal after beating Germany 3-2 on penalties after the third place match ended in a 3-3 draw. However, after battling fiercely on the pitch and some…
Javon “Wanna” Walton, star of Euphoria, joins Jordan Brand as its youngest-ever ambassador. As reported by Solesavy, the actor and boxer joins a stacked roster that just added Kiki Rice as its first NIL signing. As well as Paolo Banchero, the number one overall pick of the Orlando Magic, and 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel. In…
Superstar Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has a secret pair of sneakers stashed in his house. They do not have magic powers or anything like that to the St. Louis native. They are an unreleased design that will one day hit sneaker retailers around the world as a result of his ongoing partnership with Nike’s…
Femi Kuti, Nigerian afrobeat legend and son of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, pioneer of the music genre, has revealed how he always got into fights from a young age due to his family background. The world-acclaimed saxophonist revealed this during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo on his talk show #withchude. The singer spoke about…
Wizkid and Tems are set to make history as they are both scheduled to take center stage to perform at the American Music Awards, also known as the AMAs 2022. The organizers of the American Music Awards, known as the AMAs, took to social media on Monday, October 31st, 2022, to confirm that sensational Nigerian…
The CANEX WKND 2022 is set to play host to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie where she is expected to share her experiences as a creative writer. As reported by Leadership, the globally acclaimed author who was recently decorated with Harvard University’s iconic WEB Du Bois Medal will take part in a fireside chat called When Giants…
Its official, P-Square is ready to set the stage ablaze at the forthcoming edition of Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless tagged P-Square 4Eva #TheBestGetsBetter. Here are five reasons why you have to be there or regret it. P-Square’s ShowmanshipFew acts can match P-Square in a live performance. The duo is known for decimating stages with mind-blowing performances…
Houston officials vowed to deliver justice in the killing of rapper Takeoff, with the chief of police calling the 28-year-old Atlantan a “peaceful” man and urging any witnesses to the shooting to come forward. As reported by CNN, the rapper, part of the multiplatinum hip-hop trio Migos, was at a bowling alley and billiards hall…
Nigerian-American singer and songwriter, Rotimi, has announced that he is expecting a second child with his Tanzanian lover, Vanessa Mdee. The ‘Power’ and ‘Coming 2 America’ actor and his Tanzanian singer/songwriter fiancée, Vanessa Mdee, have made it known that they are currently expecting their second baby together, expanding the family after welcoming their first child…
If you’ve ever wanted horse-sized Adidas so you can match shoes with your equine companion, you’re in luck. But you’ll have to shell out over $1,000 for a pair of customized horse sneakers. As reported by CNN, Marcus Floyd, a Kentucky-based artist, started developing the prototype for a horse sneaker as part of a collaboration…
Following the tragic passing of the singer’s three-year-old son, eight domestic staff of Davido have been arrested yesterday Ifeanyi Adeleke reportedly drowned in a pool at his father’s home yesterday, as reported by Pulse. “The boy was inside water for too long and they pulled him out and rushed him to the hospital,” a family…
Xavi Hernandez is aware that Barcelona are ”favourites” for the Europa League but insists a ”very tough” competition awaits them. Recall that Barcelona had an early exit from this edition of the Champions League after they managed to win just two out of their six group-stage matches. Now they will compete in Europe’s secondary club…
Cardi B is almost ready to have child No. 3 as reported by XXL Mag. Cardi B recently shared a trio of photos of her son, Wave. In the pics, the child is wearing a bubble coat and skull cap. “My son so fire….I can’t wait to get business finish and have my third,” the…
Despite ongoing concerns over Microsoft’s pending buyout of Activision Blizzard, Xbox chief Phil Spencer says Call of Duty will remain on PlayStation, as reported by Pocketlint. https://www.pocket-lint.com/games/news/xbox/163220-call-of-duty-will-stay-on-playstation-xbox-chief-reiterates. While that’s the line that Microsoft has been leading with for months now, it bears repeating as the proposed buyout of Activision Blizzard continues to be put under…
Tottenham qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League after recovering from a woeful first-half performance to beat Marseille 2-1 and win its group on Tuesday. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg scored with the last kick of the game at Stade Velodrome for a goal that lifted Tottenham to the top of Group D above Eintracht Frankfurt,…
Showmax has released the trailer for its latest Nigerian Original drama series, Flawsome, ahead of its November 10 debut. Flawsome revolves around the lives of four friends, portrayed by Bisola Aiyeola, Ini Dima-Okojie, Sharon Ooja and Enado Odigie, as they navigate their personal and professional lives while bound by the flawed yet unbreakable ties they…
Popular Nigerian fashion designer, Yomi Casual, stirs reactions as he unveils his latest shirt design estimated to be worth a whopping $8900. The celebrity fashion designer took to his Instagram page to show off his newest design said to cost N7.1M. Taking to his page to roll out photos of the shirt with burnt marks…
Global Titans announced that Tiwa Savage to headline the ‘Global Titans Weigh In Concert’ on November 12, 2022. The ‘Queen of Afrobeat’ will perform live on the Coca-Cola Arena stage after the weigh in of heavy hitters Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather and YouTube sensation Deji for their epic ‘Global Titans Fight Night’ showdown the following night….
Famous Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus, faces severe backlash after opening up about her divorce from her ex-husband, Daniel Ademinokan. It would be recalled that the second marriage of the actress to Daniel Ademinokan ended their union in 2020. Daniel had abandoned Doris Simon and took their only child along with him to the United States…
Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti is now a Knight. The ‘Sorry Sorry’ singer was awarded the title of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters – Chevalier de l’Ordre d’Arts et Lettres – in France last weekend. The honour came for the Grammy nominee during an Afrobeat exhibition in Paris, France, known as Rebellion Afrobeat….
Thrilling new-age Ghanaian rapper, Black Sherif, has unveiled his first ever brand deal with cross-border payment app, Chipper Cash and joins Burna Boy as the second African act to become an ambassador to the company. Black Sherif had made the announcement via his Instagram account with a video campaign that featured him getting a cash…
Takeoff, one-third of Migos, is dead after an early morning shooting in Houston, as reported by TMZ Hip Hop. Law enforcement sources, and multiple witnesses, tell us the fatal incident went down shortly after 2:30 AM … that’s when cops got the call for a man shot at a bowling alley called 810 Billiards &…
Nigerian music star, Davido and his partner, Chioma have lost their three-year-old son, Ifeanyi, as reported by Vanguard. According to reports widely published in major news outlets, Ifeanyi drowned in a swimming pool at his residence in the Banana Island area of Lagos State. Ifeanyi who was born in 2019 was said to have been…
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star Danai Gurira teases an emotional arc for Okoye in Ryan Coogler’s upcoming sequel. Wakanda Forever will integrate Chadwick Boseman’s real-life passing by retiring the character of King T’Challa. The Kingdom of Wakanda must unite to battle Namor (Tenoch Huerta) in the wake of T’Challa’s death, while a new Black Panther…
On the October 31st episode of “Things We Love To See,” a Twitter user has shared about his past encounter with Nigerian singer and music executive, Mr Eazi, detailing how he impacted his educational goals. According to the Twitter user, an Oyiga Michael, he’d come to frequently interact with Mr Eazi at the cinema where…
Martial arts legend Jackie Chan revealed recently that he almost attacked a director on set. Chan’s storied career spans two continents and over one hundred films, as reported by Screenrant. Chan is best known for his high-flying stunts, his comedic angle on fight scenes, and his creative choreography. But Chan is also highly regarded in…
Talented Nigerian singer, Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has acquired a new home. Ruger, who has already released three EPs titled “Pandemic”, “The Second Wave” and “The Second Wave (Deluxe)”, is expected to release his debut album in 2023. Sharing the news of the new crib was Jonzing World owner and artiste D’Prince,…
Hugh Jackman assures fans that Deadpool 3 will feature a very angry version of his Wolverine, as reported by Screenrant. After becoming a fan-favorite character with the release of 2016’s Deadpool, Ryan Reynolds’ titular hero returned once more for Deadpool 2. Disney’s acquisition of Fox threw plans for Deadpool 3 up into the air, but…
Silky-voiced Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr pairs up with Zinoleesky on ‘Lonely Refix’ off “19 & Dangerous Deluxe Album.” Watch the video below:
With Black Panther: Wakanda Forever set to hit theaters in a few weeks, Michael B. Jordan addresses a possible return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Breaking through for his role as Wallace in The Wire season 1, Jordan is best known as the boxer Adonis in Creed and Erik Killmonger in Black Panther, both written…
Talented new-age Nigerian vocalist, Oxlade, has unlocked a new level as his Ku Lo Sa hit single becomes certified Gold in France. The singer whose “Ku Lo Sa” song had taken off like wildfire had gone Gold in France, with an online plaque from the music industry, Snep Musique after grossing an equivalent of 15…
American award-winning rapper Meek Mill has delivered a freestyle on Burna Boy’s “Last Last” and the fans have aired their opinion about it. The award-winning Philadelphia rapper, who is billed to perform in Accra, Ghana this December, after he consistently pushed for a move to perform in Africa, continued to align himself with the motherland…
Adidas’ plan to re-release one of Kobe Bryant’s signature sneakers went awry last week, when a flaw issue caused the brand to recall pairs, some of which had already been sent to stores. As reported by Complex, retailers who were meant to launch the Lakers-themed “Sunshine” colorway of the Adidas Crazy 1 tell Complex that…
Black Adam takes in $27.7 million in its second weekend, allowing it to pass the $100 million mark quicker than nearly every recent DCEU film. As reported by Screenrant, in its second weekend at the domestic box office, Black Adam has already passed the $100 million mark. Black Adam is the latest DCEU film to…
Music-making maestro, Runtown has provided an update on his highly anticipated album and return, “Signs.” Fondly referred to with self-given epithet, “Soundgod” , Runtown had given fans this much needed update via Twitter. He stated; “Sorry guys, added two more songs to the project last minute, overwhelming love has been felt. the first single off…
Enjoy the official lyrics to ‘Only’ by South African singer Rowlene, featuring Nigerian artist WurLD.Rowlene & WurLD – Only Lyrics *Verse 1: RowleneThings don’t need be to complicated (Need be to complicated)Come unwind all your frustrations (All your frustrations)You know me, I got all the patience (Got all the patience)Our minds be our limitations (Our…
It is Liverpool’s main target before a ball is kicked every season. The importance of achieving it is always recognized by Fenway Sports Group owners Jurgen Klopp and his staff, regardless of the highest prizes sought. The riches of Champions League football have helped Klopp assemble a winning machine. It also allowed Liverpool to pay…
How does one tell of what is “giving” till it is experienced? Bigiano returns to the music scene in the Gen Z term “it’s giving,” a whole new vibe from what the millennials knew of him, collaborating with the sensational Portable, the Zazu crooner gives off almost shocking and mixed feelings of what to possibly…
Arsenal loanee Pablo Mari has been discharged from hospital after undergoing successful surgery to repair two muscles in his back following a stabbing attack in Milan. As reported by Football London, the Spanish defender was one of six victims in an incident which occurred in a Carrefour in the Milanofirori di Assago shopping centre on…
