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  • Nigerian artists who achieved O2 arena sellouts

    Nigerian artists who achieved O2 arena sellouts

    According to reports, as of 2022, the O2 Arena stands as the ninth-largest building globally by volume, boasting an impressive capacity of 20,000.

    This article sheds light on the remarkable feat achieved by Nigerian musicians who have successfully sold out this iconic arena.

    1. Asake (2023)

    YBNL record label singer, Ahmed Ololade known as Asake tops the list selling out the prestigious stadium. The concert he held on 20/08/2023 arriving in a Helicopter tops the chart.

    2. Burna Boy (2021)

    Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu MFR professionally known as Burna Boy sold out the 02 Arena on August 27, 2021. This came after the release of Burna’s hit single “Question”, featuring producer, Don Jazzy, which has recorded massive airplay.

    3. Davido (2019, 2022)

    David Adeleke OON popularly known as Davido on two occasions shut down the O2 Arena, first was in 2019 and the second was his recent concert on March 5, 2022, at the 02 Arena.

    Hours before the show, the official Twitter page of the O2 Arena confirmed that the venue was sold out.

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    4. Wizkid (2018, 2021)

    Nigerian superstar, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, is the first Nigerian artist to sell out the London O2 arena in May 2018 when he had his Afrorepublik concert. He replicated the achievement in 2021 during his “Made In Lagos Tour” which got sold out in less than 10 minutes of public sale.

    5. Tiwa Savage (2018)

    Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage, top joins the list as the achieved the milestone during the London O2 arena in 2018.

    The former Mavin first lady emerged as the first Nigerian female artist to headline her first major UK concert at the 3,000 capacity Indigo at the O2 Arena, tagged the ‘The Savage Tour’.

  • Liverpool to appeal against Mac Allister red card

    Liverpool to appeal against Mac Allister red card

    Liverpool will appeal against Alexis Mac Allister’s red card in the 3-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth.

    The Argentina midfielder, 24, faces a three-game suspension after he clipped Ryan Christie’s foot in the 58th minute at Anfield on Saturday.

    Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said it was “harsh” and that his side have been “punished enough” by the dismissal.

    Match of the Day host Gary Lineker described the decision as a “nonsense” on social media.

    Liverpool were awarded a controversial first-half penalty when Joe Rothwell was adjudged to have fouled Dominik Szoboszlai.

    Both decisions were awarded by referee Thomas Bramall without interference from the video assistant referee (VAR).

    Read Also: Salah overtakes Gerard’s record in Liverpool’s victory

    Howard Webb, chief refereeing officer for Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), said last week that officials “want to be the least interfering” they can be.

    On the Premier League’s opening weekend, Webb contacted Wolves to apologise after they were denied a late penalty against Manchester United when Andre Onana jumped into Sasa Kalajdzic.

    The three officials at the centre of the decision – referee Simon Hooper, VAR Michael Salisbury and assistant VAR Richard West – were overlooked for the following round of fixtures.

  • BBNaija All-Star: Lagos domestic, s3xual agency slams Seyi over offensive comment

    BBNaija All-Star: Lagos domestic, s3xual agency slams Seyi over offensive comment

    Seyi Awolowo, a grandson of the late Obafemi Awolowo, has been slammed by the Lagos State domestic and sexual agency over his derogatory comments against females.

    The Nation reported that Seyi in a conversation with fellow housemates, Pere, Soma, and Whitemoney on Sunday explained how he’s already saving money for his sons to ‘run trains’ on people’s daughters when they grow up.

    In response to the remark, the agency in a statement on Sunday said that such remarks perpetuate harmful attitudes and contribute to a culture of violence and abuse.

    The statement reads: “We strongly condemn the comments made by Seyi Awolowo in the disturbing video that has surfaced. Such remarks perpetuate harmful attitudes and contribute to a culture of violence and abuse.

    Read Also: “I regret not evicting Seyi when I had chance,” BBNaija’s Dorathy laments

    “The bystanders’ passive response in the video is also deeply concerning because it only enables such behaviour to persist. It is important for us all to actively speak up in circumstances such as this.

    “We remain committed to addressing issues of domestic and sexual violence. Call our 24/7 Toll-Free Line at – 08000 333 333 to make a report and access support.

    “Together, we can work towards creating a society that truly values consent and is free from violence.”

  • BBNaija All-Stars: Why I littered Ilebaye’s clothes on toilet floor, Ike reveals

    BBNaija All-Stars: Why I littered Ilebaye’s clothes on toilet floor, Ike reveals

    Big Brother Naija All Stars Housemate, Ike Onyema, has revealed why he littered Ilebaye’s clothes on the toilet floor and other parts of the House.

    Ike gave his reasons on Saturday during his conversation with fellow Housemates, Alex Unusual and Angel Smith.

    He narrated that what Ilebaye had done to Seyi in the locker room made him do what he did.

    Ike explained: “When I saw what happened to Seyi. Seyi is my brother in real life. Ilebaye was going hard and shooking her hands into Seyi’s locker.”

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    Speaking further, Ike, however, expressed regret for his behaviour.

    Ike made the confession after Big Brother penalised him for deliberately trashing Ilebaye’s clothes to provoke her into getting disqualified from the ongoing season 8 edition of the BBNaija show.

  • I’m going through challenges beyond me – Singer Charly Boy

    I’m going through challenges beyond me – Singer Charly Boy

    Veteran Nigerian singer, Charles Oputa popularly known as Charly Boy has declared that the year hasn’t been favourable to him, saying that he is going through lots of challenges both publicly and privately

    The singer made this known via his Instagram page on Saturday while reacting to the video of Lagos socialite, Farida Sobowale, who attempted suicide at the third mainland bridge during the week.

    Speaking on his ordeal, Charly Boy revealed that he fell victim to massive fraud, resulting in the loss of millions of Naira.

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    He also revealed that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, which has tragically claimed the lives of several of his friends.

    He stressed that despite all that has happened to him this year, he is still recovering and keeping his lifestyle simple.

    Charly Boy added that the ability to be true to oneself is one of the strongest components of good mental health.

    He wrote: “Why would anyone want to kill themself? But suicide is Real, the most underreported phenomenon in Nigeria.

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    ‘For all the pple wey help dis woman not to jump off the bridge, na only God fit bless una. Thank you.

    “I have been going through a lot since dis year. I was defrauded in hundreds of millions. I had prostate cancer, which claimed the lives of more than a few friends of mine. In all of it all, am recovering and still keeping it SIMPLE, like my papa teach me.

    “We must be very mindful about our mental health. Nothing must pollute our Brain Box.

    Part of how I survived my psychotic challenges, being able to be my true self is one of the strongest components of good mental health.

    He added: “Open up to people u trust, never isolate urself.”

  • “I regret not evicting Seyi when I had chance,” BBNaija’s Dorathy laments

    “I regret not evicting Seyi when I had chance,” BBNaija’s Dorathy laments

    Former Big Brother housemate, Dorathy Bachor, has openly expressed regret for her decision to save Seyi during her time as a member of the Jury.

    Dorathy, who was part of the Jury two weeks ago, recalled the moment when Seyi and Princess found themselves in the bottom two with the least votes.

    The Jury comprising Bisola, Mike, and Dorathy, made the decision to save Seyi from eviction.

    However, a week after he was saved, Seyi claimed that brands refused Dorathy Bachor because she engaged in a sexual act during the lockdown season of the show.

    Read Also: BBNaija All-Stars: Why brands didn’t sign Dorathy, by Seyi

    Writing on her Twitter page on Sunday, a fan identified as Johnrea told Dorathy that if she had evicted Seyi, he would not say things about her in the house.

    @johnrea wrote, “Wish you evicted grandson, all this wouldn’t be happening.”

    Dora responded, “Same.”

  • Burna Boy honours late Wizkid’s mother in touching tribute

    Burna Boy honours late Wizkid’s mother in touching tribute

    Famous Nigerian singer and Grammy winner, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has offered a heartfelt tribute to Mrs. Jane Dolapo Balogun, the late mother of his fellow artist, Wizkid, who sadly passed away on Friday.

    Following the announcement of her passing, various celebrities and public figures have taken to social media to express their condolences to Wizkid, his family, and friends.

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    However, Burna Boy took it to a new level after pausing his set at the Afronation Fest in Detroit, United States, to pay tribute to the late Mrs Balogun.

    He commanded the crowd to observe a minute silence for the late mother of the Starboy boss, before proceeding to sing a line from his collaborative song with Wizkid, ‘Ginger.’

  • BBNaija: Kiddwaya becomes third housemate to be evicted from the Allstars show

    BBNaija: Kiddwaya becomes third housemate to be evicted from the Allstars show

    Big Brother Naija housemate, Kiddwaya has been evicted from the ongoing show by the Jury.

    The Jurors, which consist of Vee, Saskay, and Elozonam, unanimously kicked the billionaire’s son out of the show on Sunday.

    The host of the show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, made the announcement during the live eviction show on Sunday.

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    Ebuka revealed that Kiddwaya and Tolanibaj had the fewest votes.

    This marks the third eviction of a housemate from the current season.

  • Spanish FA president criticised for Hermoso kiss

    Spanish FA president criticised for Hermoso kiss

    Spanish football president Luis Rubiales has been criticised for kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women’s World Cup.

    Rubiales kissed Hermoso during the presentation ceremony following Spain’s 1-0 win over England in Sunday’s final.

    “I didn’t like it,” Hermoso said on Instagram, but a statement released later on her behalf defended Rubiales.

    Government minister Irene Montero said: “It’s a form of sexual violence women suffer on a daily basis.”

    Montero, Spain’s equalities minster, added that up to now it had been “invisible” and that it is something “we can’t normalise”.

    “We should not assume kissing without consent is something ‘that happens’,” she said.

    In comments later released by the Spanish football federation Hermoso – Spain’s all-time leading scorer – said the moment was a “natural gesture of affection”.

    “It was a totally spontaneous mutual gesture because of the immense joy that winning a World Cup brings,” the 31-year-old forward added.

    Rubiales’ actions were heavily criticised on social media, with ‘dimision ya’ – ‘resign now’ in English – trending on X, formerly known as Twitter, in Spain.

    Rubiales told Spanish broadcaster COPE that it was “a kiss between two friends celebrating something” and those who saw it differently as “idiots and stupid people”.

    Read Also: Atletico Madrid’s Carrasco, Hermoso contract COVID-19

    “Let’s ignore them and enjoy the good things,” he added.

    Spanish newspaper El Pais ran the headline “Jenni didn’t like Rubiales’ kiss, neither did we”.

    Spain won the World Cup despite controversy over coach Jorge Vilda, who survived a player revolt to keep his job.

    The RFEF said in September 2022 that 15 players had submitted identical emails saying they would not play for Vilda unless “significant” concerns over their “emotional state” and “health” were addressed.

    However, the RFEF continued to back Vilda and posted ‘VILDA IN’ on Spain’s official X account after their World Cup triumph.

  • My male fans love me because of my boobs, says actress Motunrayo Oluwakemi

    My male fans love me because of my boobs, says actress Motunrayo Oluwakemi

    Nigerian actress Motunrayo Oluwakemi has opened up about the attention she receives from her male fans, attributing it to her well-endowed bust.

    The busty movie director made this known during a chat with Potpourri, where she shared some of her experiences with men, pointing out that it is pathetic how actresses are perceived by men and society at large.

    During the discussion, Oluwakemi shared her experiences with men and highlighted the unfortunate stereotype that actresses often face from both men and society as a whole.

    Motunrayo narrated: “Some time ago, I was in Dubai and one of my fans got to know about it. He then sent me a message on social media, asking me to name my price. I was furious and asked him what he meant by that. He said I should understand what he meant, that he wanted to send me some money to come over and spend some time with him, I blocked him immediately. I am busty but then I know the only thing my male fans like about me is my boobs. They can’t just get their eyes off it.”

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    Speaking about how actresses are perceived in this part of the world, the actress said: “I think the most challenging aspect of being an actress is the way people perceive us. The untrue assumptions are quite disturbing. Some people classify actresses as “runs girls” (pr*stitutes) in disguise and I think it is not appropriate to have such thoughts. For instance, I recently bought a new SUV and some people were quick to say it was my sugar daddy that bought it for me. It’s unfortunate that people think we can’t do good things in life through our sweat and without men. Aside from acting, I have a wine and jewellery store,” she added.

    On the challenges she faced while starting, she said she experienced both the ups and downs in the industry but she remained unshaken because of her passion for acting.

    She said: “I joined the movie industry in 2008 through Afeez Owo Group (Double A Entertainment). Getting into the movie industry was not a walk in the park for me. When I first came into the industry in 2009, the competition between actresses was much but I thank God I am still alive and doing well for myself.”