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Reality TV star and serial entrepreneur Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has caused a stir after she revealed the cost of the dress she wore to the AMVCA last night. The 9th edition of the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) took place in Lagos on Saturday night, May 20. The glamorous event brought together numerous celebrities from the entertainment industry, all elegantly dressed in captivating and exquisite fashion ensembles. Tacha, in particular, stunned in a sheer blue dress designed by celebrity fashion designer Tolu Bally for the occasion Taking to her Twitter handle, Tacha shared photos and videos…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Alhaji Kareem Adepoju, popularly known as Baba Wande, has opened up about how he was betrayed by veteran filmmaker Tunde Kelani. Baba Wande shared his grievances during a recent interview with BBC News Yoruba, where he discussed the reasons behind the delayed release of the sequel to their Yoruba movie “Ti Oluwa Nile.” According to Baba Wande, he and Tunde Kelani had a verbal agreement stating that he would receive 30% of the profits from the first installment. However, he was given a mere 15,000 out of the 180,000 that was earned. Expressing his shock and deep…
Africa Movie Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) held its ninth edition on Saturday at Eko Hotels in Lagos State, and here is the full list of winners. The 2023 AMVCA event was hosted by IK Osakioduwa and former Miss Universe, Zozibini Tunzi. Three previous Big Brother housemates made huge wins at the event. The prize for “Best Original Drama Series” went to Diane Russet, Elozonam was honored for “Best Online Social Content Category,” and Tobi Bakre was named “Best Actor in Drama.” The Best Dressed award for men went to influencer, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, while the honor for women went to Beauty…
Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Davido has shared how the success of his fourth studio album, “Timeless,” has aided in his recovery from the devastating death of his three-year-old son, Ifeanyi Adeleke. The artist revealed this in a recent interview with Hot 107.9 FM in Atlanta, Georgia. Davido said that it took him three months to get the energy to start recording songs for his album. He emphasized that the heartbreaking incident of his son’s passing at his residence in Banana Island, Lagos State, in October 2022 took a toll on him. In his words; “It is a special album to me, you know what I’m saying.…
Transfer expert and journalist Julien Laurens has revealed that Chelsea have made an offer for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic. The French reporter said that the Serbian could be a perfect fit at the west London side under Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino. The striker is being chased by multiple outfits, including Chelsea, Arsenal, PSG, and Bayern Munich, after the Serbia international impressed this season for Juventus. He scored 14 goals and provided four assists across all competitions. Laurens told The Byline: “I was told today by someone that Chelsea are in for Vlahovic and have made an offer for him. “I…
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has sent a message to Arsenal after their dashed Premier League title hopes. Walker said that the Gunners deserve credit for the fantastic season they have had after it was confirmed on Saturday that the defending champions, Manchester City, had reclaimed the title. It was Manchester City’s third successive league title after Arsenal were beaten 1-0 by Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The Gunners were hoping to win their first Premier League title since 2004, and they were top of the table for the majority of the campaign. “It’s been a little madness in there [first-team…
Golden Eaglets defender Yahaya Lawali has been included in the Best XI of the 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations. The tournament’s Best XI was revealed by the Technical Study Group (TSG) on Sunday. Lawali excelled as a right-back in the competition and made the selection despite the Golden Eaglets’ elimination at the quarterfinal stage. The 16-year-old was named Man of the Match in Nigeria’s opening two games against Zambia and Morocco. Lawali has already been courted by top European clubs, including Barcelona. Champion Senegal dominated the team of the tournament with four players. Third-place finisher Burkina Faso has three…
El-Kanemi Warriors have called on their fans to support the team ahead of their final game of the season. The Borno Army, already relegated from the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after a disastrous season, are at the bottom of the Group A table with nine points from 17 league games. El-Kanemi Warriors will host Plateau United in Maiduguri on Sunday. The hosts are aiming to end the season on a high after recording just two wins. Dakkada and Nasarawa United have also been relegated from the NPFL.
The very club Lionel Messi will be playing for next season has been revealed. The 35-year-old has set his sights on a return to Barcelona. El Nacional reports that Messi wants to return to Camp Nou but has given club president Joan Laporta some conditions for his homecoming to become a reality. The Argentine is set to rebuff an astronomical €300 million per season offer from Saudi Arabian club, Al-Hilal. Messi would become the highest-paid footballer globally if he accepted the deal, but he would rather return to Spain. Messi is demanding a competitive football project that assures him a…
The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has picked Victor Eletu and Abel Ogwuche as the two biggest stars in the Flying Eagles team. Ahead of tonight’s Group D clash between Nigeria and the Dominican Republic, FIFA listed the duo as the prominent stars of the team. Eletu, 18, is one of the players brought into the team by head coach Ladan Bosso for the U-20 World Cup. The AC Milan teen star only linked up with his teammates in Mendoza for the competition on Friday. The midfielder, who has been handed the famous number 10 shirt, has featured regularly…