MUSIC: ZAI KEYS FT UMP – BANANA FOLLOW U

Zai Keys is no new comer to the music industry, he appears for the first time on Abel's blog with a brand new Makosa flow club banger for his fans. 

He teamed up with the trend of the moment – UMP to deliver this masterpiece. Get your dancing wears, hit download and rock to this tune.. 

Enjoy 

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Frank Edwards Ft. Chee – Here To Sing [New Video]

Frank Edwards is no doubt one of Nigeria’s  highly respected and lead gospel artistes in recent times. The anointed and talented artist  comes through with another heartwarming worship record titled ‘Here To Sing’.

In this spirit-filled song, Frank Edwards enlists Gospel nightingale – Chee, who brought a remarkable melody to this masterpiece.

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Minister's daughter Margaret Dery crowned Miss Ghana 2017

The 2017 Miss Ghana pageantry came to a successful end in the wee hours of Sunday, with Upper West's Margaret Mwintuur Dery emerging as the ultimate winner.

After weeks of intense training, evictions, and preparation towards the event, the grand finale finally came off at the Banquet Hall, State House in Accra on Saturday, October 7, 2017.

Ten beautiful and intelligent ladies from all ten regions of Ghana battled it out on the night for the right to named this year's Miss Ghana winner.

However, after various displays from each contestant it was Margaret Mwintuur Dery, from the Upper West Region who walked home with the crown, following her flawless performances.

Margaret Dery - who is currently an undergrad at the University of Development Studies - wooed the audience and judges with her eloquence and knowledge about cultural matters, and proved to be on top of issues.

She subsequently walked away with many hampers and laurels from sponsors for her feat.

The 1st runner-up spot was taken by Priscilla Nana Akua Gameli of the Eastern Region, while Marigold Frimpong of the Ashanti Region emerged 2nd runner-up.

The event was also climaxed by performances from singer Sherifa Gunu, as well as some soothing sounds from the ever impressive Steve Bedi on the saxophone.

Margaret Dery succeeds 2016 winner Afua Asieduwaa Akrofi as the latest winner of the Miss Ghana pageantry.

-Ghanaweb

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Cardi B, Chris Brown & More Will Headline Hot 97's "Hot For The Holidays" Concert

If you were looking to check out a few of hip-hop's most promising young artists this holiday season, Hot 97 has got you covered. The team over at Ebro In The Morning recently announced that this year's edition of the festive "Hot For The Holidays" concert would feature performances from Tee Grizzley, Cardi B, 21 Savage, Dave East, Meek Mill, and Chris Brown. It's most definitely a solid lineup, with a varied bunch of musically diverse artists. One thing they do have in common, however, is the fact that they've each enjoyed a successful 2017 campaign.

Tee Grizzley has been blowing up off the strength of his viral hit "First Day Out," and landed a few BET Award nominations as a result. Cardi B is currently sitting on the biggest song in the world, the infectious "Bodak Yellow." 21 Savage, Dave East, and Meek Mill have all released new albums, and Chris Brown embarked on a world tour while premiering an autobiographical documentary in the process. Suffice it to say, the lineup boasts a strong base of talented performers, and should definitely be worth checking out if you're looking for some holiday vibes.

"Hot For The Holidays" is currently scheduled to take place on Thursday, December 14th, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. If you're interested in copping tickets to this, they go on sale this Friday, October 13th, at 10 AM on Ticket Master. In the mean time, check out the official artist posters below, courtesy of Hot 97's Instagram page.

I got a question for ya? Are you ready for @ChrisBrownofficial #HotForTheHolidays? Tix Go On Sale Friday 10/13 at 10AM EST At Ticketmaster.com

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I got a question for ya? Are you ready for @ChrisBrownofficial #HotForTheHolidays? Tix Go On Sale Friday 10/13 at 10AM EST At Ticketmaster.com

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Get ready! @Tee_Grizzley will be hitting that #HotForTheHolidays stage! Tickets Go On Sale Friday 10/13 at 10AM EST At Ticketmaster.com

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I’m not against lesbianism – Actress Vicky Zugah

Actress, Vicky Zugah, has said she does not see anything wrong with the practice of lesbianism, although she will personally not swing with a fellow woman.

She said that despite her unsuccessful relationships with men, she has not given up on them and has never thought of a relationship with a fellow woman.

Talking about relationships in an interview on celebrity ride, Vicky Zugah said: "I haven't given up on men no matter what I’ve been through. God created men for female and female for men and as long as I'm the daughter of God and believe in the Bible, there is no way I’ll be a lesbian, but I'm not against lesbianism or anything, but it’s my personal choice that I don't want it. It doesn’t also mean anybody who does it is bad or not righteous.”

Asked if she saw nothing wrong with the act, the actress reiterated: “I see nothing wrong with lesbianism,” adding that: “It’s a personal choice for those who choose to do it.”

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Sarkodie, Wizkid, Davido, others win big at 2017 AFRIMMA awards

The 2017 edition of the Afrikan Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) took place last night. It was held at the House of Blues in Dallas, Texas, United States of America. .

Sarkodie, Davido, Wiz Kid, and Falz were some of the ward winners on the night.

Full list of winners below.

Best Male West Africa

Wizkid – Nigeria

Falz – Nigeria – Winner

Serge Beynaud – Ivory Coast

Mr Eazi – Nigeria

Toofan – Togo

Moh Dediouf – Senegal

Davido – Nigeria

Stonebwoy – Ghana

Tekno – Nigeria

Kedejevara DJ – Ivory Coast

Best Female West Africa

Tiwa Savage – Nigeria – Winner

Yemi Alade – Nigeria

Efya – Ghana

Adiouza – Senegal

Becca – Ghana

Josey – Ivory Coast

Mz Vee – Ghana

Simi – Nigeria

Almok – Togo

Best Male East Africa
Eddy Kenzo – Uganda

Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania – Winner

Jacky Gosee – Ethiopia

Navio – Uganda

Bebe Cool – Uganda

Sauti Sol – Kenya

Dynamq – South Sudan

Nyashinski – Kenya

Darasa – Tanzania

Ali Kiba – Tanzania

Best Female East Africa

Victoria Kimani – Kenya – Winner

Vanessa Mdee – Tanzania

Ester Aweke – Ethiopia

Avril – Kenya

Lady Jaydee – Tanzania

Knowles Butera – Rwanda

Irene Ntale – Uganda

Akothee – Kenya

Dayna Nyange – Tanzania

Best Male Central Africa

Fally Ipupa – Congo

Hiro – Congo

Ferre Golla – DRC

C4 Pedro – Angola – Winner

Stanley Enow – Cameroon

Anselmo Ralph – Angola

Maitre Gims – Congo

Werrason – DRC

Mr Leo – Cameroon

Best Female Central Africa

Laurette La Perle – Congo

Betty Akna – Equitorial Guinea

Syssi Mananga – Congo

Ary – Angola

Rennis – Cameroon

Arielle T – Gabon

Mani Bella – Cameroon

Nsoki – Angola – Winner

Daphne – Cameroon

Best Male Southern Africa

Donald – South Africa

Black Coffee – South Africa

The Dogg – Namibia

Jah Prayza – Zimbabwe

Nasty C – South Africa

Emtee – South Africa

Roberto – Zambia

Cassper Nyovest – South Africa – Winner

Aka – South Africa

Best Female Southern Africa

Babes Wodumo – South Africa – Winner

Miss Lira – South Africa

Ice Queen Cleo – Zambia

Lizha James – Mozambique

Pah Chihera – Zimbabwe

Sally Boss Madam – Namibia

Zahara – South Africa

Chikune – Namibia

Bucie- South Africa

Best Male North Africa

Amr Diab – Egypt – Winner

Tamer Hosny – Egypt

Chawki – Morocco

Ahmed Soultan – Morocco

Douzi – Morocco

Ayman Alatar- Libya

Khaled -Algeria

Saber Rebai – Tunisia

Best Female North Africa

Samira Said – Morrocco

Ibtissam Tiskat – Morocco

Angham – Egypt

Sandy – Egypt

Amal Maher – Egypt

Latifa – Tunisia

Amani Swissi – Tunisia – Winner

Sarah Ayoub – Morocco

Best African Group

Sauti Sol – Kenya

Radio & Weasel – Uganda

Toofan – Togo

Bracket – Nigeria

Mi Casa – South Africa

R2bee’s – Ghana

Best Life Music – Burundi

Yamoto Band – Tanzania

Forca Suprema- Angola

Crossing Boundaries With Music Award

C4 Pedro – Angola – Winner

Wizkid – Nigeria

Young Paris – Congo

French Montana – Morocco

MHD – Guinea Conakry

Ayo Jay – Nigeria

King Kanja – Kenya

Wale – Nigeria

Jidenna – Nigeria

Maleek Berry – Nigeria

Best Gospel

Frank Edwards – Nigeria

Uche Agu – Nigeria

Willy Paul – Kenya

SP Koffi Sarpong – Ghana

Icha Kavons – Congo

Ntokozo Mbambo – South Africa

Nathaniel Bassey – Nigeria – Winner

Sonnie Badu – Ghana

Best Newcomer

Dremo – Nigeria

Medikal – Ghana

Ray Vanny – Tanzania

Preto Show – Angola

Maleek Berry – Nigeria

Mr Leo – Cameroon

Nathi – South Africa

Julz – Ghana

Niniola – Nigeria

Zani Challe – Malawi

Nsoki – Angola – Winner

Artist of The Year

Flavour – Nigeria

Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania – Winner

Fally Ipupa – Congo

Wizkid – Nigeria

Cassper Nyovest – South Africa

Davido – Nigeria

Eddy Kenzo – Uganda

Tekno – Nigeria

Mr Eazi – Nigeria

C4 Pedro – Angola

Dancehall Act of the Year

Timaya – Nigeria – Winner

Stonebwoy – Ghana

Jah Prayza – Zimbabwe

Burna Boy – Nigeria

Samini – Ghana

Patoranking – Nigeria

Shatta Wale – Ghana

Buffalo Souljah – Zimbabwe

Best Video Director

Daps – Nigeria – Winner

Justin Campos – South Africa

Sesan – Nigeria

Clarence Peters – Nigeria

Patrick Elis – Nigeria

Shammack – Cameroon

Enos Olik – Kenya

Savy Filmz – Uganda

Avalon Okpe – Nigeria

Godfather – South Africa

Best Dj Africa

DJ Spinall – Nigeria – Winner

DJ Joe MFalme – Kenya

DJ Black Coffee – South Africa

DJ Exclusive – Nigeria

DJ Kalonje – Kenya

DJ D-Ommy – Tanzania

DJ Paulo Paulo Alves – Angola

DJ Crème Delacreme – Keny
a
DJ Nyce – Ghana

Best African Dj USA

DJ Tunez – Nigeria – Winner

DJ Wagura – Kenya

DJ FreshyK- Nigeria

DJ Deemoney – Nigeria

DJ Silent Killa – Caribbean

DJ Akua – Ghana

DJ Fully Focus -Kenya

DJ Rell – Sierra Leone

DJ Poizon Ivy – Kenya

DJ Mike Kiss – Caribbean

AFRIMMA Video of The Year

Toofan – Terre (Togo)

Davido – If (Nigeria)

Wizkid – Come Closer (Nigeria)

Runtown – Mad Over You (Nigeria)

Casper Nyovest – Tito Mboweni (South Africa)

Emtee ft Nasty C – Winning (South Africa)

Diamond Platnumz ft Ray Vanny – Salome (Tanzania)

Victoria Kimani ft Donald – Fade Away(Kenya/South Africa)

Fally Ipupa – Eloko Iyo (Congo) – Winner

C4 Pedro ft Sautisol – Love Again (Angola/Kenya)

Wande Coal ft DJ Tunez – Iskaaba (Nigeria)

Music Producer of The Year

DJ Breezy – Ghana

Masterkraft – Nigeria

Dr Fizol – Uganda

Julz – Ghana – Winner

Visita – Kenya

Tweezy – South Africa

Tud Thomas – Tanzania

Krissbeatz – Nigeria

Del B – Nigeria

Sidikiba Diabate – Mali

Best African Dancer

Kaffy Dancequeen – Nigeria

Korra Obidi – Nigeria

Nabile Danser – South Africa

Sherrie Silver – Rwanda

La Petite Zota – Ivory Coast

Manuel Canza Laurenzo – Angola

Moses Iyobo – Tanzania

Brenda Derry – Cameroon

Ghetto Triplet Kids – Uganda – Winner

Eddy Wizzy Dances – Uganda

Best Rap Act

Phyno – Nigeria

Olamide – Nigeria

Aka – South Africa

Sarkodie – Ghana – Winne
r
Casper Nyovest – South Africa

King Kaka Sungura – Kenya

Octopizzo – Kenya

Prodigio – Angola

Falz – Nigeria

Best Collaboration

Wizkid ft Chris Brown – African Bad Girl (Nigeria/USA) – Winner

Diamond Platnumz ft Ne-Yo – Marry You (Tanzania/USA

Babe Wodumo ft Mampinsta – Wololo (South Africa)

Ycee ft Maleek Berry – Juice (Nigeria)

Runtown ft Sarkodie – Painkiller (Nigeria/Ghana)

Davido ft Nasty C – Coolest Kid in Africa (Nigeria/South Africa)

Edy Kenzo ft Alaine – Addicted (Uganda/Jamaica)

C4 Pedro ft Sautisol – Love again (Angola/Kenya)

Darasa ft Ben Pol – Muziki (Tanzania)

Fally Ipupa ft Booba – Kinane (Congo)

Song of The Year

Runtown – Mad Over You (Nigeria)

Davido – If (Nigeria ) – Winner

Diamond Platnumz ft Rayvanny – Salome (Tanzania)

Babe Wodumo ft Mampintsha – Wololo (South Africa )

Wizkid – Come Closer (Nigeria)

Cassper Nyovest – Tito Mboweni (South Africa)

Fally Ipupa – Eloko Iyo (Congo)

Toofan – Terre (Togo)

Darasa ft Ben Pol – Muziki (Tanzania)

MHD – Bravo (Guinea Conakry)

Best Lusophone

C4 Pedro – Angola – Winner

Nsoki – Angola

Ary – Angola

Yola Semedo – Angola

Yasmine – Guinea

Calema – Sao Tome

Anselmo Ralph – Angola

Nelson Freitas – Cape Verde

Mr Bow – Mozambique

Djodje – Cape Verde

Best Francophone

Sidikiba Diabate – Mali

Moh Dediouf – Senegal

DJ Arafat – Ivory Coast

Toofan – Togo

Hiro – Congo

Fally Ipupa – Congo – Winner

Maitre Gims – Congo

Adiouza – Senegal

Daphne – Cameroon

Serge Beynaud – Ivory Coast

BEST SOUND ENGINEER

MixMonster – Nigeria

Suka Sounds – Nigeria

Ogopa Brothers – Kenya

Tud Thomas – Tanzania

Sheyman – Nigeria – Winner

Kaywa – Ghana

Twizzy – South Africa

Bebe Philip – Ivory Coast

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T.I. Issues Warning On The Dangers Of False Rape Accusations

T.I. is never one to pull his punches, and the rapper has added his voice to the discourse surrounding Nelly's recent rape accusations. As he sits in a barbershop chair, receiving a shave no less, TIP issues a warning about the dangers of false rape accusations, looking back on previous cases to set a historical precedent. More specifically, T.I's warning centers around the dangers of being a black male falsely accused of rape, and the rapper cites 2Pac and Mike Tyson as examples, implying their status and public perception might have made them easy targets.

It's a bold move for the rapper, who is at once challenging some of society's most divisive issues: race and rape culture. Still, TIP's words seem to indicate that he's cautiously riding for team Nelly, at least until a piece of damning evidence surfaces. If you're unable to watch the video, T.I. opens on a reflective tone, stating "after Mike Tyson…after muthafuckin’ Tupac…after all the other muthafuckaz who done been with girls and the girls got mad for whatever reason and left off and said that they raped them or whatnot…what the fuck ever happened when a muthafucka find out that the bitch was lying my ni**a? What consequences is there for this young lady?

“If more than twelve find us guilty, we got to answer to that. But, if we find out that this wasn’t true, what the fuck happen to her? I’m sick of this shit, know what I mean? I’m just saying—we ain’t no muthafuckin’ targets. Get your shit together.”

While Nelly is never mentioned by name, it's pretty clear that his recent arrest has prompted TIP's warning. Recently, the alleged victim spoke out about the instance, which Nelly adamantly denies ever took place. Singer Akon has also weighed in on the incident, riding for Nelly and citing his "amazing" character. As it stands, it's difficult to know what really went down that night, but eventually, the truth will be revealed. For now, what do ya'll think about T.I.'s latest rant?

Nah but Fareal Tho?????

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DJ Khaled Hosts Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar & More At The 2017 BET Hip-Hop Awards

The 2017 BET Hip-Hop Awards goes down tomorrow night in Miami, Florida. Sunshine State staple DJ Khaled, the man behind one of the year's most successful albums in Grateful, will be acting as host, presiding over a ceremony that boasts many big names on the list of performers and nominees.

2017's breakout star Cardi B is set to take home some major hardware, earning nine nominations for this year's show, including Single of the Year, Best New Hip-Hop Artist and MVP of the Year. Cardi B was also up for Best New Artist and Best Female Hip-Hop Artist at the BET Awards earlier this summer, but lost out to Chance the Rapper and Remy Ma respectively. Khaled and Kendrick Lamar also garnered nine different nods, which means that we'll almost certainly get an Asahd Khaled sighting on the red carpet. Jay-Z, Chance the Rapper, Drake, Rihanna, Future, French Montana, Migos, Metro Boomin' and A$AP Rocky are just a few of the other big names that dot the list of nominees.

As far as performers go, fans are in for quite a treat as well. Cardi B, Gucci Mane and DJ Khaled will all be taking the stage to perform, as well as Florida's best-known talents like Rick Ross, Trick Daddy, T-Pain, Trina, Plies and Flo Rida. Former 2 Live Crew member Uncle Luke will be receiving the pretigious I Am Hip-Hop Icon Award and will be giving a special performance as well.

The 2017 Hip Hop Awards goes down at 8/7 Central tomorrow (October 10th) on BET.

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Miami Dolphins' coach Chris Foerster resigns after woman uploads video showing him snorting white powder

Miami Dolphins offensive line coach Chris Foerster has resigned after video emerged of him snorting white power and claiming he was on his way into a meeting.

'I am resigning from my position with the Miami Dolphins and accept full responsibility for my actions,'
 'I want to apologize to the organization and my sole focus is on getting the help that I need with the support of my family and medical professionals.  read the 55-year-old Foerster's statement.

In the video a man who has been identified as Foerster seems to be speaking to a woman and saying how much he misses her.

He then says:

'I'm about to go into a meeting but I'm going to do this before I go,' before using a $20 bill to snort the substance.

 In the video Foerster speaks into the camera and says: '

It'll be a while before we can do this again. Because I know you have to keep that baby. But I think about you when I do it. I think about how much I miss you. How we got high together, how much fun it was.'

After he's finished snorting the substance he gathers the rest with his finger before putting it in his mouth and saying: 'I wish I was licking this off your p****.'

It isn't clear how old the video is, but it was shared online by a woman named Kijuana Nige who claims to have dated Foerster in the past..,

'I really don't do this often but... since it's NFL Sunday let's talk about these coaches folks,' the 33-year-old model wrote in the Facebook post.

A few hours later she explained her reasoning for sharing the video, writing: 'Those are his habits and he recorded himself and sent it to me professing his love.',
In comments she has hinted that she might have additional footage.

Foerster, who will turn 56 on Thursday, has a salary valued between $2.5 million and $3 million per season, according to ESPN.

Culled from Mailonline

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7 Times Davido Has Been In The News For The Wrong Reasons

Davido, born David Adedeji Adeleke is one of the biggest names in the entertainment Industry and can be said to be is one of the top controversial musicians in Nigeria.

Stargist.com presents 7 times the music star has been caught up in controversies.

1. Davido And Sophia Momodu


Davido and his baby mama, Sophia Momodu got into some sort of drama in 2016 over the custody of their daughter, Imade. It started when Davido put up a snap saying she (Sophie) called him a deadbeat dad because he will never marry her. In reaction to that, Sophie also posted snaps and screenshots of their conversation.

Davido had claimed that Sophia was into drugs at the same time breastfeeding their baby, a situation which he didn’t take slightly.

2. Davido And Dele Momodu


The drama took a different twist when Sophia got her uncle and media mogul, Dele Momodu involved. Davido wasn’t going to lay low just because of the status of Mr. Momodu as he called him out.

The publisher of the popular magazine, Ovation, Dele Momodu, had weighed into the matter explaining why they prevented the former from travelling to Dubai with Baby Imade for further medical attention.

The veteran journalist also took time to response to the allegation by Davido that his niece, Sophia infected their 7-month old daughter with Cannabis, describing the allegation as ‘cruel.” Davido was not having any of it as he went ahead and insulted the veteran journalist.

3. Davido And Call Girl


The ‘IF’ crooner was enveloped in another controversy when he was pictured in bed with an unnamed lady . It was reported that the girl took the pictures after having a wild time with the star and decided to leak the photos after their escapades.

4. Davido And Wizkid



The situation between Davido and Wizkid has persisted over the years on different occasions from way back in 2014. Though most recently it’s followed a downward slope owing to their various involvements in international expansion and growth for their crafts.

Wizkid once put up an Instagram post allegedly throwing shade at Davido by saying “Just landed in NYC! Let’s turn up! we do proper shows nd proper venues”, and then Davido responded with what most people see as a direct shot at Wizkid. In his own words, ‘Snitch. No wonder you are not rolling with your day 1 niggas,’ .

 Both artistes have since then been indirectly throwing shades at each other.

5. Davido And His Police Escorts


A video which circulated on social media showed two policemen allegedly shooting into the air on the street in a moving vehicle in Lagos. It was later revealed that the owner of the car was Davido and the officers involved were attached to him. This was revealed after Davido posted the video of his police escorts shooting in the air, thereby causing commotion along the streets of Lagos.

The Head Public Complaints Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU), ACP Abayomi Shogunle had to release a statement and the police officers involved were eventually arrested.

6. Davido And Taxi Driver


Davido was alleged to have beaten up a taxi driver when the latter had gone to drop off Davido’s ‘girlfriend’ at a hotel. The supposed girlfrend had allegedly met a friend of hers in the hotel room with Davido and all hell was let loose.

 As the  driver attempted to drive off, Davido dealt him some slaps and slammed his head against the steering wheel.  Davido, in the company of four hefty bouncers were said to have further beat up the man and snatched his car keys.

7. Davido And Tagbo’s Death



This is the latest of the controversies surrounding the music star. On Tuesday, October 3, 2017, Nollywood actress, Caroline Danjuma blasted Davido for allegedly dumping the corpse of his friend, Tagbo at an undisclosed General hospital in Lagos.

Davido, however, released a statement, declaring his innocence, claiming that it is only God that knows the truth surrounding the death of his friend.

-Stargist

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Watch Moment Teebillz Surprised Tiwa Savage As She Performed On Stage

Teebillz surprised his wife, Tiwa Savage, on stage at the just concluded AFRIMMA Awards 2017 which held at the House of Blues in Dallas, Texas.

Mavin Records and Roc Nation artist on Sunday 8th October took home the Best Female West Africa award at the Africa Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA).

The singer also performed several of her hit songs, including “All Over” and “Ma Lo” featuring Wizkid and Spellz.

While performing on stage, she was surprised by her husband Tunji Balogun popularly known as Teebillz.

She also performed with Tanzania star Diamond Platnumz, singing their hit song “Fire.”

Here is the video which has gone viral:

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Tagbo’s Death: This Is What Killed Davido’s Friend

The Medical Examiner’s Office autopsy has revealed the cause of death of 35-year-old Tagbo Umeike, the friend of Davido and Caroline Danjuma’s lover.

The result revealed that alcohol played a major role in the death and also showed that he had alcohol and drugs in his system capable of easing a person into the early stages of hypothermia and eventual death.

The toxicology tests detected alcohol (Bacardi 151, 75.5% Alcohol) and topiramate, a medication for epilepsy and/or migraines in a man’s system, in Tagbo Umeike.’

Tagbo’s blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) was at 0.112, higher than the 0.08 legal limit for normal human being state, the coroner’s office stated.

While his family claims that Tagbo “didn’t have a prescription for any type of topiramate medication”, the coroner’s office stated that the amount of drug in Tagbos’ system was in the “therapeutic range.”

A statement by the coroner’s office said,

“Alcohol and topiramate are synergistic. When combined, the effect of either or both drugs is enhanced.”
“Topiramate, like alcohol, can cause dizziness, impaired memory, impaired concentration, poor coordination, confusion and impaired judgment.
“Central nervous system depression, or impairment, combined with cold exposure can hasten the onset of hypothermia and death

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Why we have not rescued abducted University of Maiduguri lecturers – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has explained why the military was yet to rescue the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) lecturers, oil workers and women abducted by Boko Haram terrorists.

According to Director of Defence Information (DDI), Maj.- Gen. John Enenche, the sect was using the captives as a shield.

Ten women, including female police personnel, were kidnapped on June 21 this year along Damboa Road in Borno State.
On the other hand, the varsity teachers, who were part of an oil exploration team in the state, were captured on July 25 this year.

But, Enenche assured the residents that all the kidnapped persons would soon be freed like some of the Chibok school girls.

He said: “So, that is why a lot of caution is being exercised even if you have a footage or real time evidence that these people are there. Once they are being used as human shield, then you need to be very careful on the rescue mission.
“I assure you that actions are on, intelligence is still being processed and strategies are being considered on how to ensure that the lovely citizens come out alive just like some of the Chibok girls.”

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President Trump says he created the word 'fake..

US President, Donald Trump thinks he came up with the word “fake.”

Trump credited himself with thinking of one of his favorite words in a Saturday interview with former Arkansas governor and presidential candidate Mike Huckabee.

“I think one of the greatest of all terms I’ve come up with is ‘fake,’” he told Huckabee.
“I guess other people have used it, perhaps, over the years, but I’ve never noticed it.”

Trump was likely referring to his favored term “fake news,” which he throws at nearly any news organization that reports unflattering stories on his administration.


This isn’t the first time the master of branding has claimed he came up with a common phrase.
According to the NY Daily News,In a May interview with The Economist, Trump said he invented the term “priming the pump,” claiming he “came up with it a couple of days ago and I thought it was good.”

“Priming the pump” has been used since at least the 1930s, according to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, and even Trump himself had used it prior to that interview.

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Massive decrease in air travel as domestic airlines record 3m passengers in 6 months

Domestic airlines in Nigeria lifted a total of 3,287,310 passengers in the first six months of this year, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

The figure, however, represents a 21 per cent decrease, compared to the 4,193,862 passengers airlifted within the period last year.

According to the Consumer Protection Directorate of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the decrease is due to the current economic hardships in the country, which is affecting air travels adversely.

Records obtained from the NCAA show that only 45 airplanes are currently in active service out of the 74 planes in the fleet of the eight domestic airlines servicing Africa’s most populous nation at present.

The airlines are Aero Contractors, Arik Air, Azman Air, Dana Air, Med-View, Overland, First Nation and Air Peace.

The top three performing domestic airlines in the first half of this year are Air Peace, which leads the performance chart with 6,715 flights, Arik Air 4,069 flights and Dana Air 3,261 flights.

But the flights operated by the airlines also declined by 28 per cent as they were only able to operate 21,662 flights in the first half this year.

The eight airlines collectively operated 30,100 flights within the first six months of 2016, according to NCAA records.

The drop in the number of flights operated by the airlines was not unconnected with the steady depletion of airplanes in the fleet of the airlines.

Commenting on the development, the President of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), Capt. Noggie Meggisson, argued that a safety and economic policy must have to be put in place for the airlines to survive.

He noted that some critical issues also needed to be addressed before the sector could actualise its potential fully.

Meggisson said that some of the issues that needed to be addressed included removal of value-added tax for domestic airlines and a review of the five per cent ticket sales charge to a flat rate.

The AON chief also called for a harmonisation of what he called the over 35 multiple charges that were becoming huge burdens to the airlines.

Meggisson named other problems plaguing the airlines as poor navigational and landing aids that were limiting operations to only daytime at most Nigerian airports.

He similarly, identified high cost and epileptic supply of aviation fuel, Jet A1, saying that the problems were hindering the ease of doing business in the aviation sector.

Also, the President of the Aviation Round Table, Mr Gbenga Olowo, advised the Federal Government to urgently review Nigeria’s Bilateral Air Service Agreements (BASAs), which he said, had granted multiple entry points to foreign airlines.

“The issue of giving multiple destinations to the foreign airlines is not good for the country economically because it is killing our domestic airlines.

“My advice is that the BASAs should be reviewed to stop this open-sky arrangement, where one foreign airline can fly to Abuja, Lagos or any other of our international airports.’’

He also advised the domestic airlines to consolidate to survive the harsh operating environment in Nigeria.

Olowo said that airline operators should stop their cut-throat competition, which according to him, is doing no good to the aviation industry.

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Neymar, Coutinho, Dybala lead Nominations for 2017 Ballon d’Or

Neymar in action for his new club

The first set of nominees for the 2017 Ballon d’Or award have been released with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar, Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho and Paulo Dybala of Juventus headlining the list.

Following an adjustment to the rules last year, France Football, owners of the Ballon d’Or, will drop the full 30-man list in batches of five across the day.

Also on the list are Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante, Dries Mertens of Napoli and Real Madrid trio of Marcelo, Luka Modric and Sergio Ramos.

Completing the first 10 are Barcelona striker Luis Suarez and Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak.

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo comes in as huge favourite for a fifth ballon d’Or crown after his starring role in Los Blancos’ European Cup and La Liga double last season.

He’ll be challenged for the prestigious award once again by his bête noire, Barcelona’s Lionel Messi – who presently has a record five gongs.

Portugal captain Ronaldo already won the Uefa Best Player Award in August and will match Messi’s tally if he’s named the winner next month.

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Ikeogu Oke Wins the $100,000 2017 NLNG Prize for Literature

Ikeogu Oke has been announced as the winner of the 2017 NLNG Prize for Literature at the World Press Conference hosted today.

Ikeogu Oke won the $100,000 prize with his poetry collection, The Heresiad, published by KraftGriots.

This announcement follows an initial longlist of eleven authors released in July which was later whittled down to a shortlist of three authors in August. Tanure Ojaide (Songs of Myself: Quartet), and Ogaga Ifowodo (A Good Mourning) made up the the shortlisted trio.

In a chat with Olisa Blogazine, the writer called the award a “great recognition” of his work as a poet, while urging for a “poetrymania” across globe, a dream he hopes would make poetry more “pleasurable.”

He said:

“I thank the NLNG. I thank the judges for the decision. I thank everyone that has supported my work over the years. This is a great recognition of my work as a poet. I urge everyone to keep working harder so that poetry received the recognition it deserves. I believe we can start a poetrymania in Nigeria and across the globe and this will come from poets working together to make poetry pleasurable. I am grateful. I am humbled. Even though I work hard at what I do, I am humbled by this honour.”

Past winners of the NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature since 2004, include Gabriel Okara (co-winner, 2004, poetry), Professor Ezenwa Ohaeto (co-winner, 2004, poetry) for The Dreamer, His Vision; Ahmed Yerima (2005, drama) for his play, Hard Ground; Mabel Segun (co-winner, 2007, children’s literature) for her collection of short plays Reader’s Theatre; Professor Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo (co-winner, 2007, children’s literature) for her book, My Cousin Sammy; Kaine Agary (2008, prose) for her book Yellow Yellow; Esiaba Irobi (2010, drama) who clinched the prize posthumously with his book Cemetery Road; Adeleke Adeyemi (2011, children’s literature) with his book The Missing Clock; Chika Unigwe (2012, prose), with her novel, On Black Sisters Street; Tade Ipadeola (2013, poetry) with his collection of poems, The Sahara Testaments and Professor Sam Ukala (2014, drama) with his play, Iredi War, and Season of Crimson Blossoms, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim (2016- prose).

Congratulations to him!

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Nelly Accuser Says He Raped Her Without a Condom, Lawyers Calls Her a ‘Liar’

The lady who accused Nelly of raping her in his tour bus has given details of how the rapper allegedly raped her.

According to TMZ, the woman, 21-year-old partygoer, claims she and her friends partied and drank at the rapper’s table and he invited her to his tour bus, raped her without a condom before she was tossed out of his bus.

The yet-to-be-identified lady added that she told the rapper “no” when he tried to force himself on her without a condom, that he told her to “shut up” as she objected, and after he was done, one of his team members, a woman, kicked her off the bus and threw $100 at her.

But her claims is being dismissed by Nelly’s lawyer Scott Rosenbum who has branded her a ‘liar’. “It does not surprise me that she wanted to have her story publicized. That is playbook 101 of a person with an agenda and clearly she has one. The agenda is money, fame and notoriety,” the lawyer said.

He continued, adding that he already has an investigator working on the case and “we will be able to show by objective evidence and unbiased witnesses that she has zero credibility. he’s a person who is making a dangerous, fraudulent allegation to accomplish her own goals.”

This update comes a day after Nelly took to Twitter to tell his side of the story.

“Let me say that I am beyond shocked that I have been targeted with this false allegation. I am completely innocent. I am confident that once the facts are looked at, it will be very clear that I am the victim of a false allegation,” he began in the tweets.

Continuing, he assured that he would be vindicated while clarifying that he has yet to be charged with any crime. “I have not been charged with a crime, therefore no bail was required. I was released, pending further investigation,” he said.

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Fans get Death Threat Ahead of Crucial World Cup Qualifier

Argentina sits on a knife edge in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers and the government now fears more than a few people might keel over from the tension.

After a string of disappointing results in Latin America’s bruising qualification series, Lionel Messi and his team-mates take on Ecuador on Tuesday in a make-or-mar clash where only a win will secure a place in the playoffs.

Following the unprecedented strain for millions of fans who have suffered more than their fair share of heartbreak, Argentina’s Ministry of Health has prepared instructions on how to avoid heart trouble during the match, Goal writes.

“The passion with which one watches a World Cup game can lead to people with a history of heart troubles suffering strokes or heart attacks,” the report, first published during the 2014 tournament, begins.

Long-suffering Argentina fans. Image: Telegraph

“The emotional stress that a penalty shoot-out or a decisive goal can cause is potentially capable of increasing the risk of heart problems, as several studies have shown.”

This means that certain foods and drinks would be avoided in order to lower risks of cardiac failures and related breakdowns over the 90 minutes.

Sugary or alcoholic drinks are out, as are fatty foods and mozzarella cheese. Instead, fans are encouraged to prepare “oven-baked potatoes or sweet potatoes” and opt for breadsticks or carrot sticks over salt-laden crisps.

Also, fans are encouraged to take “active pauses” during the game, standing up, moving their arms and legs and walking around during the interval.

But it’s going to be hard to avoid incidents either way given the rush of emotions that accompany such a last-gasp heartbreak, or success.

Messi and co really are on the firing line.

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How Evans Offered Police Guard $100,000 to Escape from Custody

Kidnapping suspect Chukwudubem Onwuamadike, alias Evans, offered a police guard between $50,000 and $100,000 to help him escape from custody just before he was charged, The Nation newspaper is reporting.

Evans who is facing charges of conspiracy and kidnapping alongside five others had tried to escape from a police cell in Abuja after he was briefly transferred there after his arrest in his residence in Magodo, Lagos.

An unnamed source told the newspaper that spoke of Evans’ plan to give between $50,000 and $100,000 to one of the guards manning his cell to facilitate his escape.

The source also revealed that while in police custody, several telephones were smuggled into his cell which he used to contact some of his gang members outside.

But his plan to escape was detected by intelligence officers attached to IGP’s Special Tactical Squad

The source said: “When Evans was in our custody, he tried to escape but we were able to abort all his plans. We discovered that he had access to phones which were hidden in the middle of loaves of bread, eba, semovita and so on.

“He was making calls from these smuggled phones in the middle of the night, making arrangements with some yet to be identified members of his gang to arrange for his escape.

“We intercepted how he was luring one of the guards with about $50,000 to $100,000. He wanted an insider to serve as an informant to him and members of his gang.”

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Eatery Shuts down After Rpper TI led Protest Over Racial Discrimination

ATL rapper TI seems to be down for the cause of his brothers after leading a recent protest over racial discrimination by a few of Houston’s Restaurants in Atlanta.

TI was front and centre as some angry Atlanta youths decided to do something about it and boycott the eating establishments that have been accused of profiling, XXL writes.

“Ok so I’ve heard 4 different stories from 4 different sources about discrimination against US at 2 separate Houstons Steakhouse locations in my city. Tomorrow we get answers. #HoustonsWeHaveAProblem,” he wrote on Instagram.

Ok so I've heard 4 different stories from 4 different sources about discrimination against US at 2 separate Houstons Steakhouse locations in my city. Tomorrow we get answers. #HoustonsWeHaveAProblem

A post shared by TIP (@troubleman31) on Oct 6, 2017 at 11:02pm PDT

And over the weekend, a group of protesters, including Tip himself, descended upon the Houston’s location on Lenox Road, armed with signs and yelling, “Whose City! Our City!” they made their presence known.

“We have closed the Houston’s down for the moment, indefinitely,” Tip says, in an Instagram video recorded at the protest. “When they figure out how to treat us, they can open back up.”

#BoycottHoustons #HoustonsWeHaveAProblem #ShutItDown #USorELSE

A post shared by TIP (@troubleman31) on Oct 7, 2017 at 1:20pm PDT

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Davido Replies Accusations that He Killed His Friends, and it’s Emotional

It’s been one hectic week for Davido since the news of the death of his friends surfaced, and the singer struggles to remain positive in his response to trolls.

In case you missed it: DJ Olu, the son of billionaire businessman Dapo Abiodun, was found dead in his car on Saturday along with his friend who was simply identified as Chime. Shortly after the news surfaced, Davido took to his page to mourn Olu, noting that the deceased is his friend.

This news didn’t sit well with some people, because only a few days ago, another friend of Davido’s, Tagbo Umeike, died in a car and his corpse reportedly dumped at a Lagos hospital.

Many people felt uncomfortable with the similarities of both scenarios, and Davido’s hypeman, Spesh, took to his page to alleged that DJ Olu was killed.

I DISAGREE!!!!!!!!! THEY KNOW I SAY MY MIND!!! ASK THEM WAT THEY DID TO HIM OR WAT THEY USED HIM FOR O!!!!👀💔😡 #STAYWOKE!!

A post shared by KING SPESH!!!!! (@specialspesh) on Oct 8, 2017 at 4:24am PDT

Though Spesh did not point fingers, his comment was all folks needed to troll Davido, but the singer seemingly struggles to stay positive.

“God bless you,” he replied one of the trolls who hopped on his page to spew venom.

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Bonang Matheba Accused of Lying About Ex-Boyfriend Abuse By Somizi

The drama between Bonang Matheba and Idols judge Somizi is getting nasty.

Recall that in the first edition of her memoir, Bonang From A to B, the media guru said Somizi hurt her when he became pals with an ex-boyfriend, Euphonik, who violently abused her in 2012.

Here’s what she wrote in the first edition of her book:

“In the end, it was one of the reasons I stopped being friends with one of my closest friends, Somizi Mhlongo, although not immediately...It took me a while to eventually leave that relationship, and years after I had, Somizi, who was my friend, suddenly became friends with my ex[Euphonik]. The same one whose violence towards me he had witnessed. That’s when I knew he had to go. I couldn’t trust him anymore so I cut him out of my life.”



But Somizi has just denied ever witnessing the alleged physical abuse. Here’s what he told a caller on Metro FM: “Euphonik and I never spoke until after a year of our break up. I’ve never witnessed Euphonik abusing her.”

This may punch a hole in Bonang’s claims of abuse as her key witness denies witnessing the said altercation. Or Somizi saying this as revenge? Because, here’s what he told the caller:

“I was obsessed with her [Bonang], I was so loyal that I would even fight her battles even if it has nothing to do with me. To this day I would still want to know. If she respected our friendship, she would have confronted me, she never confronted me about anything. I would have done it.”

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Guards Thwart Kidnap Attempt at FGGC Umuahia

Brave security guards at the Federal Government Girls College, Umuahia, Abia State and some youths near the school on Sunday foiled a kidnap attempt inside the school’s premises.

The Punch reports that three gunmen had trailed two parents who were visiting their children at the school and had successfully kidnapped one of them.

But as they tried to leave with their victim from the school premises they were confronted by the guards and some youths of the host community.

The tussle between the suspected kidnappers and the guards caused panic in the school, resulting in many parents and students scampering for safety to avoid being attacked, the newspaper writes.

The suspects were them subdued and handed over to the police.

“The members of the host community were worried about the several complaints of robbery attacks they had received from teachers of the school. Some hoodlums scaled the school’s fence to attack teachers’ homes in the school.

“A teacher’s house was burgled on Friday by some unidentified hoodlums and less than 24 hours after the reported crime, the gunmen struck in the school.

“We (teachers) are no longer safe here. Last time, we learnt that some of our colleagues were attacked in front of the school gate and some valuables were collected from them by some hoodlums at gunpoint.

“On Friday, some yet-to-be-identified persons, we learnt, broke into a fellow teacher’s home through the fence before someone raised the alarm. We want the police and other security agencies to increase their patrol around the school before the situation gets out of hand,” an unnamed source told the newspaper.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Michael Ogbizi, confirmed the incident. He said the suspects were in the custody of the police adding that they would be arraigned in court on Monday.

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