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FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola takes off from London

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The global leg of the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola has kicked off with an official launch ceremony in London on January 22, 2018 with former FIFA World Cup™ winners Sir Geoff Hurst of England and Andrea Pirlo of Italy on hand to celebrate and send the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy off on its worldwide journey.

Airboy drops Fela-inspired Vibes video

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Shina Peller (left) and Airboy Industry Nite hosted Aquila Records' golden boy, Airboy, to undoubtedly the most electrifying edition of their weekly event in December 2017, an occasion which also saw the release of his debut body of work, Vibes EP .

Like Tevez, like Sanchez? 2011/2012 EPL season about to repeat itself in reverse?

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Sanchez Now that Alexis Sanchez has officially dumped Arsenal for Manchester United, memories of the 2011/2012 English Premier League season, one that was United’s to lose and which they did to their bitter crosstown rivals, Manchester City, at the very last minute of the season, come back to mind. That season is one that will never be forgotten by both clubs in their battle for superiority. City’s eventual snatching of the league that season from United’s grasp, as well as their 2011 FA Cup semi-final win over same United, the dominant force in English football then, gave them the confidence to truly aspire for more.

Sona returns with Feeling You video

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Sona Acclaimed British-Nigerian afrobeat artist and songwriter based in the UK, Sona, is excited to kick things off in 2018 with his excellent new single, Feeling You , and its accompanying video as premiered exclusively via Complex UK , and its radio first play from DJ Target on BBC 1Xtra .

Da Emperor primes I Love You for Valentine

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Emperor with a female friend Promising music artist, Da Emperor, has announced that his latest single, I Love You , which is a collaboration between him and Laj, will be officially released on February 1 st in order to help couples have a nice Valentine. According to him, I Love You is an evergreen song and he’s certain it’s going to take the country and the world by storm.

Skales, Waconzy clash on Buhari

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Buhari Two of Nigeria’s celebrated musicians, Skales, and Waconzy, have currently offered opposite views about the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, thereby proving the adages: ‘different strokes for different folks’ and ‘one ma’s meat is another man’s poison.’

Royal Hibiscus Hotel set for Valentine release

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During a record-breaking Nollywood box-office reign as one of the producers of The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai , EbonyLife Films announces the cinema debut of its new movie, The Royal Hibiscus Hotel (RHH) , on February 9.

Musicians are bigger than actors, comedians –Boma

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Oogbodo (left) and Boma Boma is a comedian, model and actor. He’s been into entertainment since 2005 so he knows a lot about it. Oseyiza Oogbodo Blog met him recently and took him to task on several issues and he didn’t hold back.

I’m the first African to coach a player to Olympics quarter-final -Nasiru

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Nasiru Bello Nasiru is the Chief Coach, Nigerian Table Tennis Federation. He started playing table tennis in 1974 and has now risen to the exalted position of national coach. When Oseyiza Oogbodo Blog met him at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, it was during a tournament organized to discover new adolescent players.

IPC charges students to be politically involved

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Peluola during her presentation The International Press Centre Lagos (IPC) in furtherance of its programme, Strengthening Citizens’ Engagement in Electoral Process (SCEEP), which is supported by ACTIONAID Nigeria and UKAID through the Department for International Development (DFID), has held a one-day workshop, Campus Conversation on Governance, Elections and Related Electoral Issues, primarily for students of the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH). The workshop held at Ikorodu on Thursday, January 18, 2018 and came on the heels of similar workshops which had held for students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) and other higher institutions in Lagos.

Nkiru unveils Jeje music video

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Introducing British-Nigerian R&B/afrobeat singer, songwriter and musician, Nkiru, with the brand new music video for her debut single, Jeje, premiered via Link Up TV . Produced and co-written by Omeiza, who has previously worked with some of the biggest UK afrobeat stars including Ezi Emela, Dizzy VC, Ike Chuks, and Nizzy, Jeje is a smooth and sultry R&B offering led by Nkiru’s East London flow and sensibilities, her infectious afro-influenced lyrics and cadence, and it sees her waxing poetic about ex-lovers and former friends.