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Anthony Joshua Nigerian boarding school helped build character

Anthony Joshua will be Britains's highest - profile fighter when he faces Wladimir Klitschko at Wembly next month, but he was very nearly lost to a boarding school in Nigeria.
According to the Mail Online, " The IBF heavyweight champion, whose full name is Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua, joined his Nigerian mother Yeta in the African nation for six months at the age of 11 and attended a school he expected to remain in.
After a period that he believes taught him discipline, Joshua and his family returned to the UK, and he resumed the path that led to him being discovered as a promising amateur fighter who has since been groomed for exceptional success.

Victory against Klitschko on April 29 would also earn Joshua the WBA title, and ensure that he surpasses David Haye's record of being world heavyweight champion for three fights.
The controversial and outspoken Tyson Fury's struggle with depression meant he vacated his titles without making a single defence, while many refused to overlook the fact that London-born former world heavyweight, champion Lennox Lewis represented Canada when he won Olympic gold.
Against that backdrop, if he is not already, Joshua is on course to become Britain's most popular heavyweight since the long-retired Frank Bruno. It could however, have very easily been different had he remained elsewhere.
I thought i was going there (Nigeria) on holiday, ' said the 27 year old who also has an Irish-Nigerian father, Robert. ' I wasn't prepared for it. It was a boarding school as well. ' At the time you think : but as get older you think it was good that you experienced it. It was good for me.
I think my mum was trying to do some business there, maybe she had it in her mind, You don't just randomly decide to move there. She might have been thinking about it but didn't inform us because we were kids. We stayed out there, not long, only six months.
'It was change and i taught i was going to go for the full course : 5:30am in the morning, up fetch your water , put like an iron in your water to warm it up. Your clothes had to be washed and ironed,
' It wasn't ' an issue but i wasn't prepared. It was good discipline.
' We got beaten. Thats my culture : beating. The government raise your kids now : parents aren't allowed to raise their kids, because there is so much control about what you do or what you say. In the (Nigerian) culture it's family, outside support ; everyone has a role in raising the kids.
Joshua who last visited Nigeria - where he still has family in Lagos - 13 years ago, is expected to fight the 41- year old Klitschko in front of 90,000 fans at Wembly, the biggest boxing crowd in the UK since the second world war.
'I taught i was in heaven (When i returned to England), said Joshua, who continues to be linked with having a future fight in his mother's homeland. "But" when you are in sport you become a representation of people. I've got it ( an outline of Nigeria ) tattoed on my arm, so people can relate to me. ' I don't know if ( a fight there ) will happen "

Will Tekno be the next Nigerian pop star to break in North America

Nigerian Singer-Songwriter, Producer, Performer and Dancer Augustine Miles Kelechi popularly known as Tekno could be the next star to break in North America
According to a billboard report " After Drake and wizkid kicked open doors with one dance could Pana become a US hit.
The single titled "Pana," has gone on to entrap other listeners the same way it conquered its  creator, accumulating 30 million streams between youtube and spotify. Veterans Trey Songz and Ludacris have posted clips of them selves listening to the song on Instagram, and "Pana" also caught the attention of Imran Majid, a senior vice president of A&R at Columbia who signed the track and released it in December. Tekno's connection with Columbia is the latest step forward in an inch - by inch acknowledgement of the commercial viability of Nigerian pop in the U.S. Most of those steps have come via collaborations sprinkled over the last five years - P- Square and Rick Ross, Dbanj and Kanye West, Davido and Meek Mill, Wizkid and Major Lazer, Wizkid and R Kelly.
Nigerian born Ayo Jay had a minor hit with "Your Number" last year, which got some attention when Fetty Wap appeared on one remix and Chris Brown and Kid Ink on another. The best- known recent example of a Nigerian-Western team - up is Drake's " One Dance , " which included Wizkid, Wizkid is now signed to RCA - also the home of Davido and Ayo Jay- with an album due out on the label this summer . "

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Funke Akindele-Bello

Nigerian International Actress, Film Producer and Screen Writer Funke Akindele-Bello covers This Day Style Magazine

Happy Mother's Day

Today we celebrate all the Mothers out there ! Happy Mother's Day !!!

                                                      Photo Credits : Ayeola Ayodeji Abiodun

Emenike looking to exit Fenerbache

Nigerian International Striker Emmanuel Chinenye Emenike plans to leave Fenerbache and return to the Russian League. According to a Sporx.com report " Emmanuel Emenike's adventure in Fenebache did not go as expected. The Nigerian Striker is preparing to leave the Yellow-Lacivertliler for the third time at the end of the season. Unemployed Emenike has already begun his team search.
Emenike who has previously played Spartak Moscow in this country, preferred to go to Russia because he wanted to continue in a country where he knew his career. Emenike also had meetings with many clubs in Russia during the circuit."

Patorankingfire Europe Tour 17

Nigerian Reggae - Dancehall Singer and Songwriter Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie popularly known as Patorankingfire is to commence his European tour on 31st March 2017 with Gothenburg Sweden. Fans grab your tickets for this first of its kind European Concert..

Baskethmouth live in Dallas

After his successful UK tour, Bright Okpocha popularly known as Basketmouth is to commence his US tour in July 2017 (The Lord of the Ribs Edition).  Basketmouth will be touring the following cities -: Dallas, Chicago, Minnesota, New York, Houston, Oklahoma and D.C. More dates and cities to be announced soon.

Tekno - Yawa (Official Video)

May D first Brand Ambassador for Ping Express

Nigerian Singer, Songwriter and Dancer Akinmayorkun Awodumila, popularly known as May D has become the first Brand Ambassador for Ping Express Money Transfer. May D took to twitter to announce the endorsement.

Chief Obi is the New Brand Ambassador for Vomoz

Nigerian Comedian and Musician Chief Obi lands endorsement deal with Vomoz Communications, a deal worth $1million . Chief Obi and Vomoz Communications took to Instagram to announce the deal.

Eff Alasa Suffice

Nigerian - Canadian Gospel Artist and Songwriter  Eff Alasa just released her brand new single titled Suffice . This single is available on spotify.
Take a listen and download here : https://open.spotify.com/album/24pFM3ulp17sZCgIJRE3Lu

Chimamanda wins One book, One New York program

Nigerian writer of Novels, short stories and nonfiction Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie has won a New York book contest for her book Americanah.
According to a Buzzfeed report " Earlier this year we partnered with commissioner Julie Menin and the New York City Mayor's office of Media and Entertainment to launch the " One Book, One New York" program, a new initiative to get everyone in NYC to read the same book at the same time.
Five celebrities selected five books for all the New Yorkers to choose from during the month of February, and today we are pleased to announce our winner : Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi. Adichie. "
In 2008 Chimamanda was awarded a MacArthur Genius Grant

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Saddiqa Sanusi Graduation Ceremony

Ooni of Ife and Emir Sanusi attend Graduation Ceremony of Sanusi's Daughter Saddiqa in Birmingham UK

Bishop of Woowich, UK Appointed

A Nigerian - born Dr Woyin Karowei Durgu has been ordained as the 13th Bishop of Woolwich, UK. He succeds the Rt Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave who is now the 99th Bishop of Lichfield. Dr Woyin was consecrated in Southwark Cathedral on St Patrick's Day 17th  March 2017. He is the only first black Bishop to be consecrated in the Church of England.
Dr Dorgu was born in June 1958 in Burutu, Nigeria. From 1979 to 1985 he studied at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, graduating with Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degrees. He then worked as a general practitioner.
In 1987, Dorgu moved to the United Kingdom from 1990 to 1993 he studied theology at the London Bible College, an evangelical theological college in North wood London. He completed a Diploma in Evangelism in 1991, a Diploma in pastoral studies in 1993, he entered oak Hill Lodge, a conservative ordained ministry. He left after two years to be ordained in the Church of England.

Osas Ogbeni New Gospel Music Alert

Nigerian - Canadian Gospel - Recording Artist, Producer and Singer- Songwriter based in Canada Osas Ogbeni is out with a brand new Gospel single, He Gets the Glory which is available for download from all major online store Itunes, Spotify, Amazon and Google Play.

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Mofe Damijo Audition Call

Nigerian Actor and Writer Richard Mofe-Damijo popularly known as RMD is looking for Actors for a brand new TV series.
RMD productions Limited id looking for actors to star alongside Richard - Damijo in Brand new TV series. To audition : 1) Visit WWW.RMDThe Actor/Auditions, 2) Read the character bible and scripts, 3) Make an audition video using the script for your chosen character, 4) Click on the Begin Registration button to register and upload your video.
Entries close on the 10th of April 2017

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Phyno - Okpeke [Official Video] ft. 2Baba, Flavour

Uriel becomes Fashion Ambassador for Payporte

Ex Big Brother Naija housemate, Uriel Ngozi Oputa is the latest ex- housemate to become fashion ambassador for Payporte.The online market space - which is also a co-sponsor of the BBNaija reality show announced the deal on Thursday
"Payporte is proud to announce the signing of Uriel Ngozi Oputa as our Fashion Ambassador," Payporte announced.

Kunle Afolayan Public Service

Nigerian Actor and Film Producer, Kunle Afolayan has been appointed as a member of the board of Lagos State Council for Art and Culture. Kunle's Appointment takes effect from 6th of March 2017

WizKid- Show you the Money

Wonderboysolek reminiscing the Loyola college days

UK based Afrobeat Entertainer Wonderboy Solek chilling with the King of our time Ooni of Ife Oba Adeleye Ogunwusi during his visit to the UK

Daniella Okeke finally breaks her silence

Curvy Nollywood actress and filmmaker Daniella Okeke has finally broken her silence on rumours circulating, in a post on Instagram. " In adherence to my lawyers counsels, i've been mute since i read some funny fallacies... My lawyers will do the talking.... But 4 sure a lot of people will go down 4 getting my name involved in something i had no business with. So be careful abt what you say or write, my being mute is 4 legal reasons. "

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Instagram features Ugochi Egonu, A Nigerian Poet on its Instagram page

A Nigerian Activist/Poet Ugochi Egonu got a special mention on the official page of Instagram for her fascinating thought about the best form of activism.
Ugochi, 17 who resides in Santa Clara, California held that self - love is the most radical form of protest. Ugochi was featured on as part of the social media platform's to honour the  2017 international women's day.

Davido, Hushpuppi reconcile

Nigerian hip-hop star Davido and Malaysian based Bigboy, Raymond Hushpuppi, have made up after a brief but messy supremacy battle.
The fight began when Hushpuppi  spent N11.5m at the Quilox club and dared anyone to match his spending. He also said he was wealthy and known for not spending his father's money.

Davido responded by advising Hushpuppi to leave Nigeria immediately and posted online a receipt of  N130m in transactions done in December alone.

However, few hours after the fight, the duo reconciled.

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Falzthebahdguy USA Tour

Nigerian Rapper, Folarin Falana popularly know as Falz is to commence his USA Tour from April - May 2017. Falzthebahdguy will be touring the following states - :

Los Angeles  - 7th April

Chicago - 8th April

Washington D.C. - 14th April

New York - 15th April

Dallas - 21st April

Greensboro North Carolina - 22nd April

Houston - 28th April

Other additions to be announced .

Timaya USA Tour

Nigerian Singer and Songwriter , Inetimi Alfred Odon popularly know as Timaya is to commence his 2017 USA Tour. July 20th - August 6th 2017 is the date. Egberi Papa is yet to provide details of the tour

BE BOLD FOR CHANGE

International Women's Day. According to the UN, " Its a day when women are recognised for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. "

Disturbing London's Dumi Oburota

Dumi Oburota born in Lewisham, is the man behind Tinie Tempah and a strong stable of promising act (Wizkid).
According to NME " Dumi Oburota is the Co-Founder of the independent record label Disturning London, a 360 entertainment company which manages the careers of Tinie Tempah, Yungen, Wizkid and many more.
After studying sports science at university and community studies, Dumi's career took a turn towards music with his cousin Tinie Tempah when they set up the independent label disturbing London.
Back in the early days Dumi founded the business through student loans and profits made from buying and selling cars, but their lifestyles have changed drastically "
Fact - Disturbing London was founded in 2006 has a staff of 10 and a turnover of £4.5million last year (Estimate)

Uriel oputa five facts

Ex Housemate Big Brother Naija (BBN) ,  Actress, Model and Singer Ngozika Uriel Oputa popularly known as Uriel,  here are 5 real facts you didn't know about her  - :

i - She is a full Igbo girl from Imo state. Her full names are Ngozika Uriel Oputa

ii - She was born and bred in the UK. She is a graduate of creative arts from Bedfordshire University

iii- She is an actress model and singer . Jack of all trades maybe ?

iv - She is related to Charly Boy : Charly Boy convinced her to move to Nigeria from the UK to                pursue a music career

v - This is not her first reality stint ! She was on BET's Top Actor Africa last year but was evicted

Cocoice still waiting for Mr Right

Ex BBN housemate, Female Rapper, Model and Entrepreneur popularly known as Cocoice, was relatively unknown to many people, until recently when she appeared on the Big Brother Naija (BBN) show and drew attention to herself when she gladly allowed her breast to be sucked by a fellow housemate on a live reality TV show.
In a recent interview on a popular Nigerian tabloid the female rapper confirmed she is still waiting for Mr Right. Any Takers ?

Wizkid inks Multi - Album deal with RCARecords/SonyMusicGlobal

Nigerian Superstar, Singer/Songwriter Wizkid has signed a Multi-Album deal with RCA Records/Sony Music International. According to a Billboard report " Wizkid has found a new home. As previously heard on Drake's Hot100-topping hit "One Dance" (Which he co-wrote and co-produced, ) the Afro-beats star has signed a multi-album worldwide deal with RCA Records/Sony Music International.
" Its hard for me to describe what i do, since i work with rhythms from Afro-Beat, reggae, hip-hop, dancehall and others " Wizkid told Billboard in a statement. " What's important to me is for music to be real, authentic, raw and timeless. I don't wanna be boxed into any one genre "
RCA Records chairman and CEO Peter Edge added : " We are thrilled to welcome Wizkid to the RCA Records family. He has become a superstar in the African music scene and will be a game-changer in bringing African music to the world. We are extremely excited to have him as a part of RCA and are eager for the journey ahead "
Raised on the sounds of Fela Kuti and King Sunny Ade, Wizkid born (Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun ) gained popularity with the 2010 track "Holla at your Boy " as a signee to Banky W's Empire mates Entertainment. He's also released two albums : 2011's superstar and 2014's Ayo "
" We couldn't be more excited to welcome Wizkid to the Sony Music family , " said Sony Music International president of Northern & Eastern Europe and Africa Adam Granite in a statement. " This is an incredibly important signing as we look to make Africa a major source of repertoire for the world. Wiz is a key ambassador for this movement and we look forward to helping him conquer the globe "

Sone Aluko nominated for 2017 London football awards

NG SuperEagles and Fulham FC Player Sone Aluko has been shortlisted for the English Football League player of the year category award.
28 years old Sone who was born in Hounslow to Nigerian parents has spent his entire career away from London untill last year, taking in spells at Aberdeen, Blackpool, Rangers and Hull City. He took a gamble by moving to London last summer, turning down offers from clubs higher up the football pyramid to join Fulham FC

Eniola Aluko nominated for 2017 London football awards

Chelsea Ladies FC footballer Eniola Aluko has been shortlisted for the football League Women's player of the year category award a title she will be defending from 12 months ago, despite the most challenging year of her career.
Eniola moved to the Midlands as a youngster after her Nigerian parents had emigrated from Lagos to London with Eniola less than a year old. Eniola left Birmingham for London before embarking on stints in the United States at St Louis Athletica, Atlanta Braves and New Jersey outfit Sky Blue FC.
Since 2012, 30 years old Eniola has been at Chelsea Ladies where she has become one of the country's most respected women's players

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Victor Moses rewarded with a contract extension

Victor Moses has been rewarded for saving his Chelsea Career. After three loan spells in three seasons at Liverpool, Stoke and West Ham, Victor Moses has settled at Stamford Bridge as a Wing-back. The Nigerians form has seen him sign a two -year extension to his current contract, which now runs to 2021

Princessa Joyce Music Alert

Gospel Artiste Princessa Joyce brings in a double Gospel song release - Love to Love you and Forever you reign. Download link in bio