Author: kayode amuda
Korede Bello, the popular Nigerian singer, has opened up on why he left Don Jazzy-led Mavins Records.
Recall that Bello signed with Mavins in February 2014 but exited the label in 2021.
He said, “I was at a season in my life where I needed to metamorphose, to explore my inner worth, to do introspection, understand myself, understand meaning more, and reconnect to my why.
“Because I was at a stage where I started to feel like a product that is just there [at Mavins Records] to make money.
“You lose sight of what matters when you chase after the next hit, after the next whatever it is that can get you into conversations. So a lot of artists are addicted to that circle.”
Ademola Lookman, the Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, has been nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award.
Lookman made the award nomination list after his heroics in the Europa League final where he scored a hat-trick as Atalanta defeated Bayer Leverkusen.
Other nominees in the men’s player of the year nomination list includes Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr, Man City’s midfielder Rodri and Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal.
Ademola Lookman only African in full list of Ballon d’Or contenders
Antonio Rudiger – Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe – Real Madrid
Lautaro Martinez – Inter
Ademola Lookman – Atalanta
Alejandro Grimaldo – Bayer Leverkusen
Dani Carvajal – Real Madrid
William Saliba – Arsenal
Lamine Yamal – Barcelona
Bukayo Saka – Arsenal
Hakan Calhanoglu – Inter
Rodri – Man City
Declan Rice- Arsenal
Harry Kane – Bayern Munich
Cole Palmer – Chelsea
Vitinha – PSG
Vinicius Jr – Real Madrid
Martin Odegaard – Arsenal
Dani Olmo – Barcelona
Florian Wirtz – Bayer Leverkusen
Mats Hummels – Roma
Erling Haaland – Man City
Nicolas Williams – Athletic Bilbao
Granit Xhaka – Bayer Leverkusen
Artem Dovbik – Roma
Toni Kroos – Real Madrid
Jude Bellingham – Real Madrid
Phil Foden – Man City
Ruben Dias – Man City
Federico Valverde – Real Madrid
Emiliano Martinez – Aston VIlla
Date of ceremony, awards up for grabs
The main award is set to hold on 28 October at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
The following awards will be up for grabs:
The Ballon d’Or – awarded to the best male player
The Ballon d’Or Feminin – awarded to the best female player
The Yashin Trophy – awarded to the best male goalkeeper
The Kopa Trophy – awarded to the best male player under the age of 21
The Gerd Muller Trophy – awarded to the best male striker
The Socrates Award – awarded to one player for their humanitarian work
Men’s club of the year award
Women’s club of the year award
Men’s coach of the year award
Women’s coach of the year award
Popular singer, Ayra Starr has reacted to the tragic murder of FUNAAB female student, Idowu Christianah.
A fellow student, Ayomide Adeleye, has been arrested in connection with the killing.
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation on social media.
Ayra Starr took to her X page to seek justice for Christianah while calling for an end to violence against women.
She stressed the need for change, stating that women deserve better treatment.
Ayra Starr’s statement reflects the growing concern and demand for action against gender-based violence.
Popular Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham has cried out to God to come to her aid.
She made the call amid the recent pump price hike.
The actress, who is a firm supporter of the Tinubu-led administration took to her Instastories, crying out to her Maker for help.
She noted that she needs God more than ever as whatever she is going through is way beyond her imagination.
Her words: “Lord, I need you now than ever, this is way beyond my imagination.”
See reactions to her post below;
mzolanma wrote: “Them never even grind beans finish moi moi don Dey smell. You see this MANDATE, you will sleep and dance on it till 2027.”
oyeolu wrote: “She’s fine in Jesus name it about her work Alakada bad and bojee coming out December it will shock you people how God will help her ,,nah only she vote Tinubu abi”
mrs_sadam said: “Attention seeker. Always looking for pity party. Get lost idiat”
de_fabric wrote: “You can’t undo your deed, you better hold am tight, cause the kind Curse whey people dey give Tinubu and em supporters ehhhn no be here o, Me inclusive 😂💔”
iam.emy said: “Is tinubu not enough for you??????”
The nominees for the 2024 Ballon d’Or are set to be announced today.
It is almost certain that the current holder and eight-time winner, Lionel Messi, will not even make the podium this time around.
This means there will be a first-time winner at the ceremony next month.
Organisers will today reveal every name on their long shortlist.
Real Madrid and Spain players are expected to be prominent after their respective successes.
Vinicius Jr – who has made clear his desire to take the top prize – Rodri and Jude Bellingham among the favourites for the trophy.
Manchester City goal machine Erling Haaland will also be in contention.