Movies / News

September 2021 Movie Releases

September 2021 is looking to be a legendary time at the movies.

Friday September 3rd

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings – Theatrical and Disney+ Premier Access Release – Rated PG-13 – Simu Liu, Awkwafina

Friday September 10th

The Card Counter – Rated R – Oscar Isaac, Tye Sheridan


Kate – Theatrical and Netflix Release – Rated R – Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Woody Harrelson


Malignant – Rated R – Annabelle Wallis, Maddie Hasson

Friday September 17th

Cry Macho – Theatrical and HBO Max Release – Rated PG-13 – Clint Eastwood, Fernanda Urrejola


Copshop – Rating TBD – Gerard Butler, Frank Grillo


The Eyes of Tammy Faye – Rating TBD – Jessica Chastain, Andrew Garfield

Friday September 24th

Dear Evan Hansen – Rating TBD – Ben Platt, Julianne Moore


The Guilty – Theatrical and Netflix Release (Streaming October 1) – Rating TBD – Jake Gyllenhaal, Ethan Hawke

 

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Entertainment / News

‘He messed with loyalty’- Basketmouth speaks on alleged beef with AY

Nigerian comedy great Bright Okpocha, better known by his stage name Basketmouth has opened up about his alleged beef with AY Makun.

There have been long-running speculations about the relationship between the two comedy greats who have never worked together.

During a recent interview on Ebuka Obi-Uchendu’s Black Box Interview series on Bounce Radio, the conversation of alleged disunity among comedians in Nigeria came up.

Ebuka brought up the alleged comedy beef with AY during the conversation, and Basketmouth revealed that he fell out with his fellow comedian because he messed with loyalty. “I don’t mess around with loyalty. He came into my space and messed around with loyalty,” the comedian said about his issue with AY.

Watch the interview

“He said something that he wasn’t supposed to say. That was going to cause a rift between me and this person.

“It was Magmus (Umeri), my lawyer. I said something to AY, and he told Magmus, and he wasn’t supposed to say it.”

The 43-year-old comedian, however, played down the situation and revealed that they have settled it and moved on.

“We made peace and he apologized,” Basketmouth said but also clarified that although he and AY are not friends but remain cordial.

Also, in the interview, Basketmouth played down the speculation that he fell out with AY because he took his former mentee Bovi from him.

“I did not snatch Bovi. Bovi is not a girl,” the comedian said before narrating that he met Bovi for the first time at a comedy event in Abuja, and from there, they became friends.

Basketmouth, however, seemed to throw a shade at AY with a story about a boy who lost his girlfriend to his neighbor but later clarified he wasn’t talking about the Bovi and AY.

He and Bovi were inseparable at some point, always hanging out together and collaborating on several projects.

It hasn’t been like that in recent years, prompting speculations that they

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BBNaija / Entertainment / Health / News

BBNaija 2021: Liquorose reveals how BBN saved her from depression

In the wake of Kayvee’s premature exit from the ‘Shine Ya Eye’ season, housemates are impressively opening up about their personal mental struggles. The latest to share her story is new head of house, Liquorose. The professional dancer, in a chat with fellow housemates, revealed she battled depression for four months before getting the greenlight to participate in the new season.

Liquorose said she became depressed after someone suggested dance was not for her during an audition.

“I was depressed for four months before Big Brother,” Liquorose shared. “I went for audition and someone said to me ‘Rose, dance is not meant for you’ then I stopped going for auditions and was depressed for four months before Big Brother.”

Impressively, Liquorose emerged winner of the week’s HOH tasks earning her immunity and veto power for the week. Liquorose is also one of the highest winners of tasks since the show kicked off five weeks ago.

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Entertainment / Music / News

Kanye West reportedly files paperwork to change his name to ‘Ye’

American rapper Kanye West has reportedly filed paperwork to change his name to ‘Ye.’

According to TMZ, the billionaire rapper filed for the name change on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at a Los Angeles court.

This move is coming ahead of his forthcoming album ‘Donda‘ which he named after his late mother.

Interestingly, Kanye’s estranged wife, Kim Kardashian still has his name attached to hers, months after filing for divorce.

It is not clear if she’ll change her name if the court approves the billionaire’s decision.

The rapper first hinted about plans to change his name in 2019 when he had a conversation with Yeezy’s head footwear designer Steven Smith.

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BBNaija / Entertainment / News

BBNaija 2021: Angel shares stunning revelation about Boma’s bedroom game

More situation-ships are headed for the rocks in the ‘Shine Ya Eye’ season with the latest being Boma and Angel.

The short-lived romance that has seen Boma share a few nights in Angel’s bed appears to be headed nowhere especially after she recently discredited his bedroom game.

The 21-year-old, in a chat with co-housemate JMK on Tuesday, revealed she was tired of having Boma in her bed due to his mediocre knowledge in the art of locking lips.

After a few seconds of worrying about Ebuka discussing her revelation come Sunday live eviction, Angel shared that she was sick of hosting her new sweetheart.

Angel’s new revelation comes amid video clips making the rounds that the pair got their hands busy under the sheets these past days.

Recall they got other housemates speculating last week that their executive lounge visit involved sex even though they spent the short time talking about their sexual preference.

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Music / News

MI Abaga laments the condition of Nigerian police stations after spending 2 hours in one

Nigerian rap veteran M.I. Abaga has lamented the state of Nigerian police stations across the country.

The music star made this known via his Instagram Stories on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, after spending two hours in one of the country’s police stations.

“Spent two hours in a police station last night. The working conditions, mental conditioning, dilapidation. We have work to do as a country,” he wrote.

Get your PVC. No, really, get your damn PVC.”

It is not clear what was the reasons behind the rapper’s visit to the police station.

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Entertainment / Movies / News

Alexx Ekubo and fiancé Fancy Acholonu reportedly split 3 months to their wedding

There are reports that Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo and his fiancé Fancy Acholonu have called off their engagement. There are reports that she called off the engagement and deleted their joint Instagram page, FalexxForever. Acholonu has unfollowed the movie star on Instagram even though he still follows her.

However, Ekubo still has photos and videos from their proposal and engagement ceremony on his Instagram page.

While Acholonu has deleted every photo she has with the movie star on her Instagram page.

The couple got engaged in Los Angeles, United States of America.

They were billed to walk down the aisle in November.

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Entertainment / Movies / News

‘The Matrix 4’ full title unveiled alongside trailer release date

Finally! A first look at the long anticipated ‘The Matrix 4’ trailer is set to premiere ahead of its December 22, 2021 release.

Warner Bros recently unveiled the title of the new sequel as ‘The Matrix: Resurrections’ during their CinemaCon panel alongside the official trailer billed to premiere August 25, 2021.

According to news platforms, the new trailer promises an exhilarating ride for fans with appearances from Keanu Reeves as Neo and Carrie-Anne Moss and Trinity.

Shot in Berlin and San Francisco in 2019, the Lana Wachowski film is also set to star Jada Pinkett Smith, Neil Patrick Harris, Jonathan Groff Yahya Abdul Mateen II and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

The last ‘The Matrix’ installment ‘The Matrix Revolutions’ premiered in 2003

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BBNaija / Entertainment / News

BBNaija 2021: Nini and Saga get busy under the sheets

The Saga and Nini ship just might be on its way to becoming official despite Nini’s persistent talk about being in a relationship outside the house.

In a new video making the rounds, the two who are currently enjoying the luxurious Head of House lounge, were seen getting their hands busy under the sheets.

While it is unclear how far the movements got, fans feel they may have finally succumbed to the coldness of the house and sought warmth in each other’s embrace.

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The pair have left fans hanging these past weeks on the status of their relationship. While Saga has opened up a few times to the guys in the house about his feelings for Nini, the mixed-race damsel has continued to sing of her relationship outside the house.

Following Liquorose’s emergence as Head of House for the week, she nominated Saga as her deputy who in turn chose Nini to enjoy the luxurious HOH lounge.

Away from the lovebirds, the week has seen some of the housemates step around romantic alliances.

With Boma and Angel, things just might have nosedived after Angel recently turned to the patient and loving arms of Sammie for a stolen moment of lips locking. This was hours after she told JMK that she no longer wished to entertain Boma in her bed.

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BBNaija / Entertainment / News

BBNaija 2021: Saga says he would have rejected DHOH role for Nini

‘Shine Ya Eye’ housemate Saga has shared how he would have been the first in Big Brother Naija history to turn down a deputy head of house appointment.

In a chat with Big Brother during his Wednesday diary session, Saga revealed that he would have rejected Liquorose’s Deputy HOH nomination had Nini turned down the offer to share the luxurious lounge with him.

Saga’s statement certainly comes as no surprise going by a new video currently making the rounds. In the video, the couple appear to be enjoying the privacy of the HOH lounge going by their under the sheet movement which had fans speculating about how far they went.

While Saga has been quite vocal about his feelings for Nini, the mixed-race Edo born housemate has maintained that she has a relationship outside the house. Despite Nini’s talk of a relationship outside the house,

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Uncategorized

Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ to crack top 20 of Billboard Hot 100

On Sunday, August 22, 2021, Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar, Wizkid’s smash hit single, ‘Essence’ was predicted to hit a new peak of 16 on the Billboard Hot 100.

This was made known by a Twitter account, Wizkid Radio. On the aforementioned date, the account wrote that, “Due to the remix with Justin Bieber, Essence received 23.2 million radio audience in the US, with 87.3 thousand unit sales this week. Rises to 58% chart points and emerging as the highest gainer amongst 100 songs.

“Predicted to reach a new peak of #16 on Billboard Hot 100.”

This comes after the song hit #44 on the chart last week Monday, three days after the remix with Bieber was released. The Canadian superstar also shot his own video for the song.

 

 

 

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Entertainment / Music / News

Tiwa Savage shares video of Brandy crying after recording ‘Somebody’s Son’

On August 22, 2021, Nigerian superstar, Tiwa Savage shared a video of legendary American singer, Brandy crying after she recorded her verse on ‘Somebody’s Son.

The record, which documents a woman’s yearning for love and the warmth of romance after enduring years of heartbreak aligns with the heartache that Brandy and Tiwa Savage have both suffered in their personal lives. On the song, Brandy delivered in Yoruba and sang with panache, as expected.

Watch the video of Brandy’s adorable tearful moment below;

During a recent chat with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, Savage revealed that Brandy is her idol, “Brandy is literally the reason why I started singing, literally. As a kid, just listening to I Want To Be Down, every interview I’ve ever had, she’s my favorite, my all time, my mentor, everything. And I’ve been trying to work with her for years. It was a dream of mine.

“And when it happened this time, it’s not even just music, we connected like sisters. She’s someone that I speak to literally every other day. It’s beyond my expectation.”

‘Somebody’s Son’ looks like the leading track from Savage’s newly released EP, Water and Garri.

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BBNaija / Entertainment / News

‘I have a handsome man by my side who loves me’ – BBNaija’s Mercy Eke

Nigerian reality TV star Mercy Eke has revealed that she has a man in her life. The winner of the fourth season of popular Nigerian reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, made this known during a chat with Vanguard Allure.

The reality TV star was asked if she has a new man in her life and what she loves most about him. “I can’t mention his name. You know what they say about protecting people you love and cherish? That’s what I’m doing. I have a handsome, loving man by my side who supports and loves me,” she said.

It would be recalled that a few weeks ago, she debunked the rumors that she had tied the knot.

However, in November 2020, she told fans that she was married.

She broke the news while clearing the air about her relationship with reality TV star, Ike.

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Crime / Entertainment / News

BBNaija’s Dorathy accuses EFCC of breaking into her home

Dorathy Bachor, former housemate of Nigerian reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of breaking into her house.

The reality TV star took to her Instagram Stories page on Monday, August 23, 2021, where she narrated what happened at her residence.

”What is the need of being a citizen in this country if I can’t feel safe in my house. It’s 5:am and I’m literally shaking and so upset right now. At 4:45 I heard a loud sound and voices followed after, I rush out almost naked to see 5 fully armed @officialefcc men in my living room,” she wrote.

“One of them said ‘oh na that big brother babe be this’ in my confused stated I asked what the hell was going on, why did they break down my door.”

Then one of them said they were looking for someone who ran into my estate and I should lock my door, stay inside and lock my door.”

The reality TV star said the incident almost gave her mother a panic attack.

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News / politics / Security

Sit-at-home: Security operatives plan to disguise as ESN — IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra has alleged that security operatives in collaboration with some politicians have perfected plans to disguise as members of the Eastern Security Network to enforce the sit-at-home order it had relaxed.

The spokesman for the group, Emma Powerful, levelled the allegation in a statement on Sunday on the sit-at-home.

Powerful said: “Security agencies have perfected plans to unleash  attacks on innocent people in the name of ESN and IPOB volunteers.

“We have no plans again to enforce any sit-at-home order. “They want to wear jeans trousers and combat knicker jeans and  brand it ESN and IPOB volunteers.

“Our people should resist any attempt by anybody to attack them tomorrow (today).

“Fleet of Hilux vehicles have also been set aside for this assignment.

“Our people need to be cautious.

“We want to put the world, especially residents of Biafra-land that IPOB has since two weeks ago suspended its initially declared Monday sit-at-home order.

“It, therefore, makes no sense that we will at the same time be enforcing the suspended order.

“IPOB restates that there is no longer ghost Mondays in Biafra-land in solidarity with our detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

“Sit-at-home will only be observed on the days our leader will be making appearances in court. Such days will be well publicized ahead of time.

“Everybody is hereby placed on  alert about this wicked plot.

“IPOB will not tolerate any attack on any Biafran or resident of Biafra under any guise.

“People should be allowed to go about their businesses without any molestation or harassment.

“We are warning politicians and traitors including security agents who have designed to destroy IPOB and tarnish our hard-earned global reputation to retrace their steps.

“Biafrans are free to come out tomorrow and every Monday to do their normal business.

“All market leaders in Biafra-land are advised to comply with this directive and ensure their markets are open for business.”…

Education / News

Lagos insists on reviewed boarding fee for Model Colleges

The Lagos State Ministry of Education has appealed to parents of students of Model Colleges to accept the upward review of the boarding fees, saying it was in the overall interest of the students.

This was contained in a statement on Sunday by the Ministry’s Public Affairs Officer, Ganiu Lawal.

It stated that Folasade Adefisayo, Commissioner, Lagos State Ministry of Education, made the plea while addressing the concern of some parents on the review of the boarding fees in the 32 Model Colleges across the state.

According to the statement, the boarding fees charged per term for the past 18 years have been N25,000 for a student, adding that parents are expected to show understanding in the matter and development. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that parents of Lagos State Model Colleges had kicked against the astronomical increment of students’ feeding fee from N25,000 to N75,000 per term.

Adefisayo said: “The Ministry had meetings and engagements with the parents’ fora of the model colleges and upgraded schools where reasons for the review were `clearly and unambiguously’ enumerated.

“It was agreed that the review of the fees became necessary due to economic realities viz-a-viz the current cost of food stuff, provision of energy, medical care and general school maintenance.”

The Commissioner hinted that as at June 2021, the market cost of commodities and school maintenance services analysis showed that N125,000 would be required to keep a student in a Model College, with 80 per cent of the cost to be expended on meals.

She said: “Hence, the resolve to peg the boarding fees at N50,000 per term is premised on the realization that the State Government will bear N75,000 subsidy per child, while the school will receive subventions per term to cater for the expected gaps.

“Feeding a child at N73.30k per meal is not healthy for growth; hence the government cannot be running a boarding system with same amount that has been in place for over 18 years.”

According to Adefisayo, the State Government runs a free education policy, …

Boxing / Sports

Manny Pacquiao on Josh Taylor: ‘I have no problem to fight’ the undisputed champion from Scotland

The legendary Pacquiao returns to the ring against Yordenis Ugas with the WBA ‘super’ welterweight title at stake from 2am on Sunday morning. Taylor idolises the Filipino star, even naming his dog ‘Pacman’, and his breakthrough as undisputed super-lightweight champion has caught his hero’s attention.

When asked about the prospect of facing Taylor, Pacquiao said: “I have no problem to fight anybody, as long as it is 147lbs [at welterweight].

“As long as I am still in boxing, I can fight anybody.

“This is why I chose Errol Spence Jr [his original opponent who withdrew injured and was replaced by Ugas], because I want to fight the best.

“Anytime, I can fight anybody.”

Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach previously said: “That fight can happen, for sure.”

Taylor, who is promoted by Bob Arum’s Top Rank, previously said: “How many people can say they shared a ring with their hero and beat them? Not many.

“He’s funny, he sings, he puts on a Scottish accent, he’s a people’s champion, a really nice person, he gives money to feed people.

“He’s an absolute gentleman and his fighting style is ferocious – a southpaw with fast hands who can fight like hell.”

Taylor is first expected to defend his titles in a homecoming fight in Scotland later this year against Jack Catterall.

Pacquiao, who famously knocked out Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas, he wants to fight in the UK.

“I hope that one day I could have a fight there,” he said.

He revealed that he “almost” finalized a deal to face Amir Khan, his former sparring partner.

“Fighting in the ring, inside the ring is different than training,” said Pacquiao. “Different than sparring or anything. Big difference.”…

Entertainment / Music / News

Top musicians who have accused Sarkodie of ‘disrespectfully’ ignoring their calls

The former Black Avenue Muzik label star has called out Sarkodie for ignoring his messages on WhatsApp and rather attending to South African rapper Cassper Nyovest.

Dee Moneey now joins a tall list of top local and international musicians who have complained bitterly about how the two-time BET Award-winner ignores business talks.

Below, we share with you seven local and international music stars who have lamented Sarkodie’s call ignoring attitude:

Dee Moneey 

On Thursday, August 19, 2021, Dee Moneey shook Twitter when he boldly quoted Sarkodie’s WhatsApp chat with Cassper Nyovest with a message that suggests that the SarkCess Music label owner has been ignoring his messages. Sarkodie, who is currently in Nigeria for “No Pressure” album press tour, shared a WhatsApp screenshot of Cassper speaking Twi. Dee Money, who had Sarkodie on his 2013 hit song “Finish Line,” boldly quoted the tweet: “Ah so your Whatsapp dey work? Cool.”

Edem

On February 22, 2021, the Volta Regime Music Group (VRMG) label owner called out his former Last Two label mate on Twitter for failing to appear for the video shoot for his latest song “Favour.” “Yo @sarkodie I know you feel bad for not showing up for #Favour video,” Edem tweeted. “Team even lose money for that…But I forgive you my g..No hard feelings…Call me when you need me, I go dey for you.”

E.L

In March 2018, rapper E.L, in an interview with Giovanni Caleb, disclosed that he made several attempts to reach out to Sarkodie for collaboration but proved futile. He further stated that he cannot point to what is wrong that is preventing Sarkodie from returning his calls as well as text messages. A month later, Sarkodie invited him for the ‘Highest Feast’ and in 2020, Sarkodie jumped on E.L’s song “Revival.”

Kwaw Kese

The MadTime Enterinament label owner in May 2020 told 4Syte TV that Sarkodie has been ignoring his calls and wouldn’t respond to his collaboration requests.

“If I send you a message, you have to respond…it’s not Sark alone it goes to

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Entertainment / News

Model Amber Rose accuses boyfriend of cheating with at least 12 women

American model Amber Rose has accused her boyfriend Alexander Edwards of cheating on her with at least 12 women.

The supermodel took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, where she called out her boyfriend of nearly three years.

“I’m tired of getting cheated on and being embarrassed behind the scenes. All 12 of y’all bums (The ones that I know of there’s probably more) can have him. Y’all very much knew he was in a relationship with a baby and y’all decided to f–k him anyway,” she wrote.

“I saw all the texts and DM’s. Y’all were well aware but y’all don’t owe me any loyalty so it’s whatever,” she added.

“I can’t be the only one fighting for my family anymore. I’ve been so loyal and transparent but I haven’t gotten the same energy in return. I’ll never say the girls’ names because I’m not in the business of ruining lives but y’all know who you are.”

Amber Rose and Edwards started dating in 2018 and have a child together.

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BBNaija / Entertainment / News

BBNaija 2021: Jackie B says she’s cut all ties with Michael

Another potential love ship in the ‘Shine Ya Eye’ season has unfortunately sailed just weeks after it began showing potential.

The Jackie B and Michael ship recently hit an iceberg (Angel) a few days ago with Jackie B confronting the new housemate about his association with the female housemate. Recall their conversation left viewers glued to the screens on Saturday night after the housemates’ DJ Xclusive hosted party.

Early Thursday morning, the former love interests repeatedly walked past each other without exchanging pleasantries. Hours later, Jackie B told Yousef that she had decided to keep her distance following Michael’s continued association with Angel which she found disrespectful.

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During the housemates’ diary sessions on Wednesday, Maria shared her thoughts on Angel’s closeness to Michael despite knowing Jackie B had marked him since he got on the show. The week’s HOH also noted that she felt uncomfortable with Angel wielding her seductiveness as a weapon over the male housemates.

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