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Adekunle Gold pens gratitude to Olamide for being part of YBNL family

Popular singer Adekunle Gold has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to his former record label boss, Olamide for the opportunity of being a part of his YBNL family.

In a post on his X page some days ago, Adekunle Gold celebrated the eight anniversary of his first studio album, “Gold” alongside a message for Olamide.

The singer, who was once a graphic designer, thanked the YBNL boss for the opportunity to design the YBNL logo and for being a part of his family.

His words: “Thank you @olamide for giving that young graphic designer the chance to not only design the YBNL logo but to be a part of your family.”

Many fans flooded the comment section with appraisal for the good works of Olamide.

Read some comments below

DINAR revealed: “That time i was wondering “how baddo wan take blow this one like dis with this kind of music?” It was that time i realized no one is greater than @Olamide. Af’obaje 🫡🖤”

Tobi Omoteye noted: “baddo giving assist since 1805 !!”

GiDi said: “Honor to whom Honor is due. Kudos 👏”

Kayode Joshua asked: “When should we be expecting a collab with @Olamide ?”

TWOL queried: “Who Baddo never help abeg ? 🙌🏾”

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I’m Honoured – Celine Dion Relishes Comeback Performance At Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Celine Dion, the world-famous Grammy-winning Canadian singer, has relished her first performance in four years which was at the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris, France, on Friday.

The 56-year-old ailing singer performed ‘Hymne à l’amour’ by the French singer, Édith Piaf from the base of the Eiffel Tower in what was an instantly iconic moment.

Dion, who has not performed publicly since 2020 amid her battle with stiff-person’s syndrome, released a statement to relish her iconic performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

“I’m honored to have performed tonight, for the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony, and so full of joy to be back in one of my very favorite cities!,” she said.

“Most of all, I’m so happy to be celebrating these amazing athletes, with all their stories of sacrifice and determination, pain and perseverance.

“All of you have been so focused on your dream, and whether or not you take home a medal, I hope that being here means that it has come true for you!

“You should all be so proud, we know how hard you have worked to be the best of the best. Stay focused, keep going, my heart is with you!” She wrote.

This is Dion’s second performance at the Olympic Games.

She performed at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games.

According to TMZ, Dion was paid for her performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Recall that Celine Dion had vowed that she wouldn’t let her Stiff Person Syndrome battle stop her from performing again.

In an interview with Hoda Kotb on the Today Show, she vowed that she would resume live performances even if she had to crawl to the stage and talk with her hands.

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Skepta expresses frustration over betrayal from those he helped in the past

Famous British rapper Michael Adenuga, popularly known as Skepta, has taken to social media to express his frustration with certain individuals he has helped in the past.

The rapper’s tweets have sparked waves of discussion online as he shared his experiences with what he described as “ungrateful” people.

In a series of tweets, Skepta detailed his disappointment with those he claimed had betrayed him despite his assistance in their achievements.

He expressed his discontent, noting how seeing the success of those he supported only to be met with betrayal has deeply affected him.

“All I see is ungrateful long faces, from people who’s Fathers ain’t even done what I did for them,” Skepta wrote.

In another tweet, the rapper expressed his belief in divine justice.

He wrote;

“Good thing I don’t do things to get anything in return. God keeps the score.”

Netizens Reactions…

@timmy_sax commented: “Keep doing your best big smoke. God knows how he will reward you.”

@Urbangod3 said: “E dey be like that.”

@neduthegoat1 reacted: “Portable is that you?”

@Heis_Duke said: “Long faces as how? Portable come here o wetin you do Big Smoke.”

@davian_nn said: “Portable o wetin you do again bayi o.”

@cart_aham said: “NA DAVIDO. Because he papa no go fit write song for am.”

@farlowtattoo said: “Hope no be omo olalomi Feso wole again?”

@demolyno said: “If not for God wey love portable dat guy suppose no see helper for dis life again after dat kogbagidi matter.”

 

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YhemoLee cries out over ‘surplus’ cows received ahead of his wedding

Nigerian singer and socialite YhemoLee, has taken to social media to express his surprise at the number of cows he has received from well-wishers ahead of his upcoming wedding.

Earlier this week, Gist Reel reported that Yhemo Lee confirmed his plans to marry his longtime partner, Thayour.

The singer shared a video of his proposal, which Thayour happily accepted. The couple is set to tie the knot next month in Lagos.

As the wedding day approaches, Yhemo Lee has taken to his Snapchat page to share his surprise and gratitude for the overwhelming number of cows he has been receiving from his inner circle.

Humorously, the artist joked about starting a farm due to the abundance of cows gifted to him.

“Be like I go start YL Farms after wedding oh. Una wan use cows kill me?,” he wrote.

Netizens Reactions…

Kemz Clothing And Accessories said: “Awww, shows you have been good to people, too.”

Ibf Surprise Hub said: “Big congratulations.”

Itura Oluwa2002 wrote, “Give him the money abeg.”

Queen Ceesparks said: “Congratulations, you have been good to people. So you deserve the best.”

Goody UC said: “Big congratulations.”

Tomiisin said: “Baba abeg gimme one, make I use do my wedding”.

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Femi Adebayo on why he slapped his father on movie set

Famous Nollywood actor, Femi Adebayo gets candid with a recent revelation on a confrontation between him and his father, Oga Bello.

In an interview, Adebayo recounted an incident on the set of the 2008 film ‘Taiwo Taiwo’ where he slapped his father, Adebayo Salami a.k.a Oga Bello.

While filming a scene where he portrayed a notorious armed robber, Adebayo was directed to break into a man’s residence to rob his father.

When his father refused to hand over the money, Femi, in the heat of the moment subconsciouslyslapped his father.

Adebayo admitted that the slap was not part of the script and expressed regret afterwards. He explained that he was trying to enhance his portrayal of the character.

Despite the unexpected action, he revealed that he apologized to his father, who interestingly praised him, stating that if he hadn’t hit him, he would have been in trouble.

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Protest Is For The Poor, I’m Rich Now, So I Can’t Protest — Portable Says

Habeeb Okikiola, the popular Nigerian music sensation, who is better known as Portable, says he will not partake in the planned nationwide protest over the current economic hardship in the country.

Daily Trust reports that some youths are planning a nationwide protest between August 1 and 15 against the rising cost of living and economic hardship in the country.

In a now-viral video, Portable, who said he was part of the protests in 2020, added that he was currently doing well and preferred to focus on achieving more success.

The singer urged his fans to concentrate on their personal endeavors rather than engaging in protests.

Speaking in a blend of Pidgin and Yoruba, he said: “My fans. Some said I protested in 2020. Yes, it is true, but I was poor at that time. Now, I am rich. Have you ever seen Femi Otedola, Aliko Dangote and Dele Momodu protesting ?

“Then, I was thinking like a poor man who had nothing. I am now rich. Rich people don’t fight.

“It will not end well for anyone who suggests that I should go and sing in a protest. Why don’t you take the microphone and sing at the protest yourself? If you are hustling and you have work to do, you will not join them to protest.

“Fight for yourself, and not for Nigeria. Nigeria is okay. It is you that is not yet okay. The money is where it is; you are the one who is not working, and you don’t stay loyal to your helper. People that will help you are also available; you are the one who is not networking. Fight for yourself, so that your career will not turn into a barrier.”

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Dating Is No Longer Fun – BBNaija Star, Vee Says

Victoria Iye, the Big Brother Naija reality star, who is also known as Vee, has said dating is no longer fun.

She attributed this to people being “strange.”

Taking to her X, Vee wrote, “Dating isn’t fun anymore. There’s just too many strange people.”

Vee recently sparked dating rumours with Magixx after the singer shared a cozy photo of himself and her on social media.

However, none of them has reacted to the rumours.

Vee’s first publicly known relationship was her affair with former Big Brother Naija ‘Lockdown’ colleague, Neo Akpofure.

Their relationship which began in Biggie’s house in 2020, however, hit the rocks shortly after the show.

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Actress Yetunde Barnabas Sends Sweet Message to Daughter on Her 2nd Birthday

Nollywood actress, Yetunde Barnabas has celebrated her daughter’s 2nd birthday with sweet words.
She sent her daughter kind and encouraging words while wishing her a wonderful birthday.
Taking to her Instagram page, she shared family photos and wrote:
“Two Years Ago Today the LORD Blessed my Home with the most Adorable, the Most Beautiful Angel on planet earth… @gemma_olayinka You are Truly A GEM My Favorite Human was Born, I can literally see my heart out in a human Form, Oh my baby GEM your Mummy is so emotional today, can’t believe you are Two already, the memories of your birth still lingers fresh in my head… The LORD has been so good to my Household for he blessed us with you my Treasure….. My Womb opener My First Fruit Chaaiiii the way you make me so soft ehnnnn it’s unexplainable, the joy you bring to my life,this I am forever grateful for… thank you for finding your Dad and I worthy of birthing you cause you are the biggest blessing we could ever received My Joy Giver, May GOD continue to keep you happy and healthy with Long life and Prosperity… Dear OMOTOLANI, ELIZABETH As you grow older May GOD Shower you with Divine Love,Grace and Favor may you walk in the part of Righteousness and a source of inspiration to others and find fulfillment in all you do… you continue to grow in Wisdom, Knowledge and understanding in Jesus Mighty Name I LOVE YOU SO MUCH WITH EVERYTHING I AM”
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I Have Never Said I Love You to Anyone Before – Falz

Nigerian rapper Falz has bragged in a recent interview that he has never professed love to anybody before.
He stated this during an interview on Menisms Podcast.
Speaking about his love life, he stated that he has not reached a point in a relationship where such expressions of love are made.
“I have never said I love you to anybody. I have never been in love or gotten to that level of emotional commitment before. And they have not said it to me sha. You know there is a level in a relationship where it’s like, ‘Oh, I love you, baby, I love you too’, I have never gotten there.
 
“I’ve just not made the commitment. I have always been upfront about my feelings, disposition and commitment early on, so we are usually on the same page. That way, nobody is going to run off on their own tangent because we know what is going on.
 
“Also, from time to time, I feel like these conversations need to be revisited every often. At the end of the day, it is not like I am not expressive, maybe I have just been consistently true to the cause and I have now become accustomed to the mindset of always guiding.”
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5 Things To Know Ahead Of BBNaija Season 9 Starting Sunday

In a few days, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season 9 will premiere, promising exciting twists and turns cantered around dynamic duos.

For 71 days, BBNaija housemates are set to entertain Africa.

Here are five key highlights to look forward to:

1. Duos Theme

This season focuses on pairs. Contestants auditioned with friends, family members, or partners under the theme “better as pairs.”

2. Grand Prize

The grand prize is valued at ₦100 million, including a cash prize and an SUV. Additional sponsored prizes may be revealed later.

3. Head of House Challenge

This season features new twists to the Head of House (HoH) challenge, starting with the Custodian Challenge at 9 pm on Sunday and the HoH Ballot at 10 am on Monday, July 29, 2024. This will be followed by the Custodian Lock-In, the Immunity Challenge, and nominations.

4. Fave Lock-In Returns

Fans can participate by predicting the pairs they think will win the Immunity Challenge. Lucky fans can win ₦1 million weekly.

5. Premiere Details

The new season will premiere on Sunday, July 28, 2024, across all Africa Magic channels. Fans need to download the new MyDStv app to vote for their favorite contestants.

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