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With the feat, Wizkid became the first Africa-based artiste to perform at the arena, earning a spot on a stage that had been graced by the likes of Drake, Beyonce and Adele History was  made on Saturday in the UK when Nigerian Singer Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid, performed to a sold out crowd of 20,000 at The 02 Arena, London.  With the feat, Wizkid became the first Africa-based artiste to perform at the arena, earning a spot on a stage that had been graced by the likes of Drake, Beyonce and Adele. Wizkid was ushered onto the stage by British super model, Naomi Campbell. Welcoming him, she said: “Today is a historic day; 2018, 25 of May is a historic day for Afrobeat music in 02 Arena. I want to congratulate Wiz for putting out this wonderful event.” Wizkid breezed onto the stage with his two hands in the air — a signature style of the legendary Fela Anikulapo Kuti who is regarded as the creator of Afrobeats. Speaking after performing ‘Manya’, Wizkid told...

“I Wrote The Song “Assurance” For Davido” – Man Speaks Up For Not Getting Any Accolades (Screenshots) Davido has been trending ever since he won 3 Headies Award as some top celebrities took to their social media handles to congratulate the artist. Still on the artist, a shocking news has just come up and its all about the singer’s new single ‘Assurance’ which he dedicated to his girlfriend Choima. A young artist named ‘Zona Gee’ claims he wrote the romantic song (Assurance) for Davido and has not been given any accolade for his work. Backing his statement up with some photos of their chat, the young artist was sad he was not remembered. He went on facebook to write; “So after writing ‘Assurance’ for Davido no credit was given to me nor my name mentioned..such is life still your fan though…disturbing the industry soon.” Could this really be the writer of the song? well time will tell right? See screenshot below;

World Cup: NFF boss rejects Enyeama return Don Benue 4 MAY 2018 Festus Abu Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick has rejected calls  for  Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr to include   veteran goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama in his plans for the Russia 2018 World Cup. The Super Eagles will make their sixth appearance in the football showpiece in the June 14-July 15  tournament, and the three-time African champions have been facing goalkeeping crisis after their choice keeper Carl Ikeme was diagnosed with acute leukaemia last year. The development sparked calls for  out-of-favour Lille shot-stopper Enyeama to come out of international retirement to help Nigeria at the World Cup. Former Gabon manager Rohr  has  kept faith with young Deportivo La Coruna keeper Francis Uzoho, Enyimba star Ikechukwu Ezenwa and much-vilified Chippa United custodian Daniel Akpeyi, inviting the trio for the country’s pre-World Cup fixtures against Poland on...

Don Benue 03 MAY 2018     12:56 There have been many great strikers down the years to have graced football, and everyone has their own opinion about who was the best of the best. ​ Names such as Pele, Diego Maradona, Thierry Henry, Raul and Cristiano Ronaldo are often touted for the title, but Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho reckons the honour falls the way of someone else. The Portuguese tactician, speaking in a documentary about the late Sir Bobby Robson, said as quoted by the ​Sun: "Ronaldo Nazario, the best Ronaldo EVER!" ​ The Brazilian legend was signed by Robson for £13.2m back in 1996 when he was at the helm at Barcelona, where Jose Mourinho worked as his translator. He only spent one season at the Nou Camp, but was extremely prolific just as he was everywhere he went throughout his career. Mourinho's view will no doubt be shared by many, with Ronaldo often viewed as the original 'top class all round striker' with very li...

                    Columbian international, J ames Rodr iguez , has angered Real Madrid by expressing the desire to join Manchester United. The midfielder is currently spending the season on loan at Bayern Munich and scored against his parent club in their 2-2 draw in the Champions League semi-final on Tuesday night. Rodriguez left Bernabeu for Bayern Munich in the summer, rejecting a move to Manchester United in the process. The Colombia international has been a huge hit in Bavaria, driving Bayern towards another Bundesliga title. El Gol Digital reports that the midfielder could snub both Bayern Munich and Real Madrid and moving to United at the end of the season. The report said the Colombian has held talks with United manager, Jose Mourinho over the phone, outlining his eagerness to join the Red Devils. The newspaper said his efforts to move to Old Trafford has irked Real. The La Liga giants could recall Rodriguez...