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The former home of music legend Freddie Mercury is up for sale – on the market for offers in excess of £30m. The Garden Lodge in Kensington, west London, is set in a quiet enclave in the borough, and used to be described by Mercury as “his country house in central London”. Built in the Neo-Georgian style…
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Nigerian singer, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, aka Kizz Daniel, has revealed that he made N285 million in a day. The ‘Twe Twe’ crooner disclosed this during a ‘Truth or Dare’ session with fans on X on Saturday. A fan asked, “How much did you make today? @KizzDaniel” Kizz Daniel simply replied, “285m.” However, the singer claimed…
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Grammy-nominated afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has berated wives of Nigerian politicians for not seeking divorce despite the constant looting of the country’s funds by their spouses. He lamented that Nigerian politicians are stealing out of greed and wondered how their wives still managed to love them. Speaking in a recent Instagram live session, Kuti said:…
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Controversial Big Brother Naija reality star and actress, Josephina Ijeoma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has said that being rich or wealthy isn’t one of the qualities she looks out for in a potential partner. According to her, what she wants is a loving and caring partner. She stated that she can take care of…
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Blackface made 2Face what he is today – Eedris Abdulkareem Controversial Nigerian singer, Eedris Abdulkareem, has claimed that his colleague, 2Face, otherwise known as 2Baba, owes most of his career successes to his former bandmate, Blackface. He said Blackface was the leader of the defunct Plantashun Boiz that brought 2Baba to the spotlight. The veteran…
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Popular singer Inetimi Alfred Timaya Odon, simply known as Timaya, has said he cannot date a Nigerian girl despite his three baby mamas being Nigerians. The singer said if he were a Nigerian girl, he would not date a Nigerian man. He clarified that he does not have a problem with Nigerian men or girls,…
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said the timing of Lewis Hamilton’s decision to leave for Ferrari “bit us a bit” – but insists there is “no grudge” between them. Wolff said he had heard rumours that Hamilton might quit the team but didn’t know for sure until the F1 great confirmed it in a…
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Jasmine Okafor has finally spoken about her relationship with the ailing actor, John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu. It was widely reported that Jasmine and Mr Ibu’s son, Daniel Onyeabuchi, were arrested in Lagos for allegedly defrauding the actor of N55 million. Addressing the allegations in a viral video on the internet, Jasmine narrated…
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Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has boasted that his song, ‘Zazu’ blew worldwide before Olamide jumped on the remix in 2021. He noted that Olamide wouldn’t have helped him if he wasn’t popular and his song didn’t go viral. Speaking in the latest episode of the Bae U Barbi show, Curiosity…
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When the biggest names in music gather Sunday for the industry’s top honors at the Grammy Awards, they will hand out a new trophy for best African music performance. The prize reflects the growing popularity of Afrobeats, and other music from the continent, which is gaining a global audience with help from social media platforms…
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This week, Reuters reported that members of Bi-2, a self-exiled rock Russian rock band critical of the war in Ukraine, are facing possible deportation from Thailand. The band’s members were arrested in the resort island of Phuket for working without a permit, and human rights activists said they would face harsh punishment if they were…
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One of Disney’s major revenue generators is its physical products. The company advertises its products in all the traditional ways that other companies do as well, but it has one enormously advantageous leverage. Instead of building stories to surround its products and then try to sell them by promoting the stories, as most businesses do,…
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Key Takeaway #1: A clear vision drives perseverance and innovation The Walt Disney Company’s international and intergenerational success didn’t occur by accident. Its founder’s clarity of vision and unrestful spirit drove him to take multiple risks in his career and achieve some of the greatest innovations of his industry. His failures and setbacks, though many,…
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The first and biggest challenge that Iger had to face before that idea could ever become a reality was the disdainful attitude towards Disney of Pixar’s controlling shareholder, Steve Jobs. Pixar and Disney were already doing business together for some time with Disney co-funding, co-owning, marketing and distributing many of Pixar’s films. However, their partnership…
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There is only one brand in the world associated so powerfully and undeniably with the feelings of warmth, joy, and magic: Disney. This almost-100-year-old organization has proven time and again that businesses can have intergenerational impact and influence. The company’s trajectory has fluctuated throughout its long history, but at its highest points, it has left…
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Arnold Schwarzenegger was reportedly detained by customs officers at Munich airport on Wednesday due to an issue relating to a luxury watch that he owns. The 76-year-old, who starred in the ‘Terminator’ film series, had been taken away for questioning by airport officials after an issue arose at customs. Page Six report the ex-California governor was kept for…
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