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Pop star, Wizkid has announced his latest collaboration. This time, it isn’t with a musician, but with an American multinational corporation, Nike.

The soco crooner revealed, through his Instagram page, a yet to be released shirt with “Naija Super Eagles” and “wizkid” designed in a circular fashion on it. According to the post, Wizkid himself designed the shirt in collaboration with Nike.He wrote,

#ComingSoon @Nike x #StarBoyTakeOver. Take my hood everywhere. Global! #Suruleretotheworld#LereBoy #Starboy soon come! Design by me and Gang

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Recently, Wizkid opened a pop-up shop for his new Star Boy clothing collection for fans, who hate buying stuff online to get the original starboy wears.

The singer made the big announcement on Instagram and like other celebrity pop-up shops, Wizkid stocked his with branded tees, sweat shirts and pants.

Presently, he has only one pop-up on 807 Washington Street in New York City; fans are hoping that more will pop up in other places.

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Nigerian self-acclaimed male barbie, Bobrisky in an interview with Sunnewsonline, talked about having a girlfriend who isn’t based in Nigeria and becoming a cross dresser.

Here are excerpts from the interview;

So how did you become a crossdresser?

I’m from a polygamous family. My dad married three wives. My mum is the last wife with three children. My parents had issues at some point and my dad said my mum could go with her children. It was later agreed that my brother and sister should stay with my dad being the older ones while I lived with my mum. She sent me to primary and secondary schools. I went to Kings College and University of Lagos, where I studied Accounting. Before I gained admission into Unilag, I lost my mother in 2008. She was a Muslim; actually she travelled for Hajj and died there. This made me to go back to my father’s house.

While living with my mum, I learnt business tactics from her. She sold lace and other textile fabrics in Lagos Island. I used to go to her shop on Saturdays to help out. Shortly after moving to my dad’s house, I gained admission into University of Lagos to study Accounting. In my 200 level, I started trading. I sold clothes to my friends and hostel mates. But I wasn’t making money the way I wanted. I sat down one day and told myself that I wanted to become famous. My dream has always been to become famous and controversial. I said to myself, ‘I want to make money from my trade, so what can I do? I started having different plans.

Since I do more of make-ups, sell female and male clothes, I decided to do crossdressing to draw attention. ‘If I start crossdressing, it would sell me out there. It would draw people’s attention’. That was how I became so famous. People were like eeeh, is this one a boy or a girl? What is going on, he’s a boy oh, no he is a …

Govenor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, yesterday, promised to rebuild the demolished Music House owned by Evangelist Yinka Ayefele.

Following the public outcry that trailed the demolition of Yinka Ayelefe’s Music House, Ajimobi pledged the state government’s commitment to assist the renowned gospel singer in rebuilding the demolished building and also give necessary logistics, adding that Ayefele had held a peace talk with him while he visited him in his office.

This came as the Governor attended the 90th birthday celebration of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji.

He said:

“I thank God for the life of the Olubadan for clocking 90 years because he is my father. I pray that the ancient city of Ibadan will witness more development during his reign.” “I want to say that the imbroglio between the state government and Yinka Ayefele over the demolition of his Music House has been resolved. And I pledge the government’s commitment to assist him.”

Top singer Simisola Ogunleye is set to make her acting debut.
The Ondo-born singer who signed a contract at Kunle Afolayan’s office in Lagos today will be playing the role of the daughter of a cafeteria owner whose character holds a significant part in the movie plot.Mokalik, an all-Yoruba cast movie will star Simi, Femi Adebayo, Lateef Adedimeji, Faithia Balogun Williams, Wale Akorede Okunnu, Alabi Yellow (Dayo Akinpelue) and Papi Lolo (Ayo Ogunshina).

The movie is Nollywood’s first single-location shoot.See more photos from the contract-signing that held at the home office of the actor in Magodo Lagos this morning.

According to her last IG post, Simi loves the movie script.

She wrote: @kunleafo and a girl with a script she likes very much 

Seal, the British singer with Nigerian roots, visited Femi Kuti at the new Afrika Shrine in Lagos on Thursday.
Seal came with his son Henry and met with Kuti’s son, Made; and sister, Yeni.

Yeni and the Afrika Shrine shared on Instagram pictures of the truly August visitor, whose real name is Henry Olusegun Adeola Samuel.
“Seal and I at the Shrine today! Awesome!!!” wrote Yeni Kuti.
“My Brother Seal,” Femi announced on his own Instagram account, while @AfrikaShrine announced Seal’s departure.
Femi was heard on the accompanying video telling Henry to feel free to come to Nigeria to spend his holiday.
However, Seal has not announced the visit on his own Instagram verified page.
Seal, a multiple award winner, was born in London to a Nigerian mother, Adebisi Ogundeji, and a Brazilian father, Francis Samuel, on February 19, 1963.
However, he was raised by a foster family in Westminster, London.

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D’banj has released a new song two months after his son’s death.

D’banj’s new song is dedicated to his wife, Lineo Didi Kilgrow where he reassured her of his love and said together they will pass every test that they pass through.

Writing on his Instagram page, D’banj said:

Together We Will Pass Every Test That We Pass Through. This Is For You My #WhatYouWant #LetterToMyWife #Everything #MamaDaniel 8/8/18

D’banj and wife suffered a devastating loss June 25, 2018 when their son and only child Daniel Oyebanjo III died after he drowned in a swimming pool at the family residence in Ikoyi.

D’Banj was away in Los Angeles for the BET Awards when the incident happened and at the time, Lineo was reportedly placed on suicide watch as insiders alleged she couldn’t stop crying since the tragedy.

Speaking after the tragedy, DBanj thanked everyone who extended hands of supports towards his family in an Instagram post that read:

‘The past few weeks have been incredibly trying and difficult, but God’s love has kept me and my family going. I can’t thank my team enough and the incredible love from you all. May God keep us all. #StrongerTogether’…

We want to use this medium to thank everyone that has extended a hand of supported to us during this period. On behalf of myself and my family, we are awed by the demonstration of love and care from both near and afar.

May God bless you all. From the Oyebanjos.

This is coming a few days after the singer shared on his Instagram how his family have experienced hard and trying times since the demise of his son.

playDBanj, wife Didi and their late son

It’s no news that Davido set the bar after he gifted his girlfriend, Chioma with  a Porsche on her 23rd birthday .

He also followed that gesture with a song  ‘Assurance’ dedicated to her .

However, months after that car gift, many social media users have wondered why no one has spotted Chioma driving the car.

Today, an Instagram user commented on a post about Ghanaian actor, Fred Nuamah’s Porsche gift to his wife, noting this is reality and insinuated Davido’s gift has never been seen.

Though he did not mention Davido or Chioma, Davido was quick to jump in the comment section and revealed Chioma is shy and can’t drive. He said that’s why she hasn’t been spotted driving the car.

Davido wrote:

“I haven’t had time to teach her to drive .. maybe a driver can do .. you can apply”

 

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Tony Tetuila has lost his mother. The veteran singer took to Instagram to share the sad news, revealing that she passed away on Tuesday, July 31st.

He shared; Maami,GOD took you to a better place yesterday, heaven gained a beautiful angel……Rest in peace in JESUS Name Amen.you will always be on my mind…there is no one like you maami.oh my GOD 

MAAMI,GOD TOOK YOU TO A BETTER PLACE YESTERDAY, HEAVEN GAINED A BEAUTIFUL ANGEL……REST IN PEACE IN JESUS NAME AMEN.YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ON MY MIND…THERE IS NO ONE LIKE YOU MAAMI.OH MY GOD 

A POST SHARED BY TETUILA (@TONYTETUILAOFFICIAL) ON JUL 31, 2018 AT 10:11PM PDT

May the lord grant the family the ability to bear the loss.

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Frank Edwards Shows Of music Studio…

Gospel singer Frank Edwards has showed off his multi millionaire music studio. Edwards didn’t just show off the studio, but backed it up with a motivational story.

Frank Edwards took to his social media page where he wrote:

5 years ago when I see images like this ,,, I’ll start thinking DEAR LORD when shall we reach this level But guess what We surpassed it !! Rocktown is over this level already!! MAY your present wonder become a page in your testimony book!! Don’t be afraid to start small ! #GlorytoGod

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Veteran media couple, Sony and wife, Betty Irabor, celebrates 35 years of marital bliss.
The couple took to the social media platform to share their lovely memories.
Betty, the Chief Executive Officer of Genevieve magazine shared the loved up photo on her instagram handle @bettyirabor with the caption: “29th July! Morning has broken!! Blessing God for 35 wedding anniversary today.
She wrote: “Picture taken 10 years ago on our 25th anniversary by Ty Bello. Through all changing scenes of life, here is to us.

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Soni on the other hand shared a loved up photo on his instagram handle, @soniirabor accompanied by gratifying messages to Betty with the caption: “through thick and thin we have grown and we thank God for grace and love”.
He said: “Happy Anniversary my flower boom, I just love you is what I do 35 years in the marital journey of life .We thank God for love and friendship and the many adventures within.
“To the love that started with friendship and the friendship matured with love in 35years to the Glory of God. Happy anniversary dear! May God continue to bless and guide us.”
Betty is a Nigerian writer and publisher who formerly had column with Black and Beauty Magazine, UK.
She established Genevieve magazine in 2013.

In 2011, she was honoured by Association of Professional, Women Bankers as the ‘Most Accomplished Female Publisher in Nigeria’.
Soni is an award winning media icon, a veteran broadcaster and Chief Executive Officer of Ruyi Communication Ltd.

Renowned production studio, Disney, is currently developing an African fairy tale movie “Sade’’ with Nigerian-American producer and director, Rick Famuyiwa.

Sade, according to news from Disney over the weekend, will be centered on an African princess after the fashion of the commercially successful “Black Panther’’.
The movie was pitched by Nigerian writer, Ola Shokunbi and American writer, Lindsey Reed Palmer and was subsequently bought by Disney.
Shokunbi and Palmer will co-write the screenplay about a young African girl named Sadé whose kingdom is threatened by a mysterious evil force.
Sade accepts her newly discovered magical powers to protect her people with the help of the kingdom’s prince.

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Famuwiya will produce and Scott Falconer will executive produce through their Verse production banner.
He is well known for writing and directing the award winning coming-to-age film “Dope’’ among others, including “The Flash’’, “Confirmation’’ and “Our Family Wedding’’.
Although, a director has yet to be named, Tendo Nagenda and Zoe Kent are overseeing the project for the studio.
Disney saw massive success in 2018 with its Marvel blockbuster flick “Black Panther,” set in the fictional African nation of Wakanda.

The movie had worldwide box office grosses hitting 1.35 billion dollars. It’s the third-highest domestic performer of all time at 700 million dollars.…

Andrew Aghedo, a bassist of Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti’s band ‘The Positive Force’, reportedly absconded in the United states, 20 minutes before the band was billed to perform.

Femi and his band thrilled New Yorkers at the Central Park, New York on Sunday after performing at the XPoNential Music Festival in New Jersey.
According to Femi’s sister, Yeni, Aghedo who was the bassist of the band, was to perform with the rest of the band but disappeared before the show.
Yeni, who shared the news and photographs of Aghedo on her Instagram page @yeniakuti, wrote, “Femi Kuti’s band member escapes in the US. 20 minutes before performance”.
In another post she said, “The face of betrayal. I hope @realdonaldtrump catches you and deports you!!! Deserted band 20mins before concert because he wants to stay in America”.
Posting a third time to show her anger, she wrote, “Betrayer. Absconded bassist. 20 mins before concert! Andrew Aghedo!
She added: “Those who defend you are just like you. You try to destroy other people to get on in life, it doesn’t work like that.”
Similarly, Femi also took to his instagram to raised an alarm over the disappearance of Aghedo said his disappearance could have ruined his show.
“My bassist Aghedo Andrew nearly ruined my concert yesterday in New York @Summerstage.
“He disappeared 20 minutes before the show; I want to than the rest of the band for standing strong and giving one of the best shows of the tour.’’
Meanwhile, the New York show went on without any visible glitches as guests were thrilled by Femi Kuti and the remaining members of the band.
The show, which was part of the ‘One People, One World’ tour, was described as the biggest so far in the United States leg of the tour following similarly successful runs in Boston, New Jersey and Toronto.…

Afrobeats musician, Femi Kuti, pulled off an electrifying show with his band ‘The Positive Force’ at the Central Park, New York on Sunday.
Femi, the son of late music legend Fela Kuti, performed the sixth concert in his ‘One People, One World’ global tour at the park which sparked raving reviews from guests.
He shared clips of the show on his Instagram page @femiakuti, on Sunday with the caption, “@Summerstage thank you. Thank you New York”.

The show was described as the biggest so far in the United States leg of the tour following just concluded shows in Boston, New Jersey and Toronto.
Earlier, Femi Kuti and his band had shut down the XPoNential Music Festival in New Jersey where his musicianship was one of the major highlights of the 3-day festival.
The XPoNential Music Festival is WXPN’s signature annual concert event that draws audiences from throughout the Greater Philadelphia area, Mid-Atlantic region, and Northeastern US and held from July 27-29.

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Performing on the River stage, Femi thrilled audiences with songs from his recently released 10th studio album, One People, One World.

Popular audience choices included ‘Truth’, ‘Africa 4 Africa’, ‘Nothing to Show For It’, ‘Evil People’, ‘Corruption Na Stealing’ and more.
Reacting to his marathon performances, fans and guests at the events took to Twitter and Instagram to praise his ingenuity and musical prowess.
@Nurit tweeted: “We were there and you were amazing. We loved it.”
@InnocentOkon said, “Hmmm, like father, like son. Congratulations baba Femi.”
@Edoplovanic wrote: “Thank you for the show. If I was a better dancer, I would apply to be one of the posit6ive force dancers.”
@Sportslife71 said: “What a fantastic show. Thank you. Cant wait to see you at the shrine one day.”…

Star actress, Omotola Jalade, has revealed that he didn’t meet her husband a rich man. She said this while responding to questions that had to do with her personal life, career, family amongst other things.

When asked if her husband was rich when they met more than 22-years-ago, the mum of four answered that he wasn’t, rather he had prospects.

At some point, she used to try and check her husband’s phone but it is too stressful.

Asked about finances, she advised that a couple have separate accounts and maybe they could have a family joint account.

She said her husband did not mind that she began calling herself Omosexy besides; people will always fall in line with what is presented.

As to why she no longer appears in movies, it is because a number of movie makers cannot afford her.

She also gave a cheeky answer when she was asked why she is not friends with her fellow actress Genevieve Nnaji.

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wizkid joins Ciroc

Wizkid who was seen with Diddy few days ago in the United States, has announced news of an endorsement deal with Ciroc to his fans.

The singer made the announcement in a series of tweets where he said; New Deal Alert! Officially with CIROC!!! Lets get it!! Big bag alert!

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He also gave a shout out to other brands he has deal with like; Pepsi, Nike, Dolce and Gabbana.

Watch the video below;

CÎROC is a brand of eau-de-vie vodka, manufactured by using grapes from the Charente-Maritime region of France. It is produced and distributed by the British-based multinational alcoholic beverage maker Diageo.

Reality star, Kylie Jenner has topped Instagram’s 2018 Rich List, overtaking her big sister Kim Kardashian to claim the number one spot.

The 20-year-old beauty mogul and mother of one also surpassed a number of other A-listers including singer Selena Gomez who claimed her place at the top of the list last year.

The list, compiled by Hopper HQ, was created through data collection including follower count, average engagement and frequency of posts.

On to the list, the almost-billionaire Kylie Jenner cost per post is $1 million, with Gomez shortly behind her with $800,000, while footballer Cristiano Ronaldo landed himself in third place with $750,000.Kylie’s half-sister Kim Kardashian is in fourth position with $720,000, while US pop superstar Beyonce bagged fifth place with $700,000.

Nigerians and the Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team have lauded singer, Folarin Falana a.k.a Falz, for addressing sexual violence in his latest music video.

The reactions came after the award wining artiste announced the release of the video titled “Child of the world” on his social media platform @falzthebahdguy FALZ – “Child Of The World” official video out”.
According to DSVRT, it acknowledged Falz’s effort to speak up about “real life issues” on their official twitter account.

@DSVRT “We would like to use this medium to appreciate Falz for spreading the word on Sexual Abuse in the recently released video for his song, Child of the World.
“Together we will tackle this menace. Thank you for pointing Survivors in the direction of Help and Justice @falzthebahdguy”.

There has been a popular demand for Nigerian music artistes to use their art to speak on issues affecting the Nigerian society and lifestyle”.

While Some Nigerians took to Twitter to praise the idea behind the music video others called on more artistes to do same.
@iambussie “In a country where we got artiste doing songs and videos just for the commercial value, its rare to see the kind of Falz”.
@alpha_jenner “Falz touched sexual harassment, HIV/AIDS and suicide all at once with Child of The World. So far Falz seems to be doing everything as an artist to speak against societal problems”.

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@elsieisy “Our celebrities don’t speak on social issues, let’s pay attention to the ones speaking up in an amazing way.”
@ifol_ “From child of the world to this is Nigeria to whatever the next project is we just want you to know we your fans at proud of you.”

@t_riumphant “Cool how Falz could treat topics like rape, HIV and suicide in one video. Child of the world is lit”.
@ecstacy “Falz is touching important subjects with his music and that my people, is outstanding”
#Childoftheworld”.
@michealeyitayo “The message in this video is so deep and encouraging our society …