LIONEL MESSI, ANDRES INIESTA AND CRISTIANO RONALDO NOMINATED FOR 2011/2012 UEFA BEST PLAYER AWARD
Andrés Iniesta (Spain, FC Barcelona), Lionel Messi (Argentina, FC Barcelona), and Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal, Real Madrid CF) have been shortlisted for the 2011/2012 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award.
Though launched last year, the award ceremony will take place on 30 August in Monaco and the outright winner will be chosen via an electronic system.
Other 6 nominees are;
4) Andrea Pirlo (Italy, Juventus)
5) Xavi Hernández (Spain, FC Barcelona)
6) Iker Casillas (Spain, Real Madrid CF)
7) Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast, Chelsea FC*)
8) Petr Čech (Czech Republic, Chelsea FC)
9) Radamel Falcao (Colombia, Club Atlético de Madrid)
10) Mesut Özil (Germany, Real Madrid CF)
THE TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR FOUNDATION (TASF) HONOURS RENOWNED COMEDIAN, JULIUS AGWU

In recognition of his support to the Foundation during one of his visits to America, the Tupac Shakur Foundation ( TASF ) has presented an autographed Autobiography of the late rapper to one of Nigeria's comedy heavyweights, Julius Agwu.
Julius who is the first African recipient of the honour recounted, "I went to the Tupac Foundation in Atlanta and I saw the projects Tupac was working on before he died and what his Mum is presently doing there. I bought a Brick at the Tupac Foundation and my name was inscribed on it.
If you go to the Tupac Foundation in the USA, you will see my name on one of the Bricks there along with those of other superstars."
The Autobiography titled 'Tupac Shakur Legacy', the demised rapper's mum, Afeni Shakur wrote thus;
" Julius Agwu, Peace, Love, Respect. Se Alaafia Ni? We pray we will be able to come to home, Nigeria in the future. Help make our homeland safe. We are ever hopeful for African Peace and Prosperity. "
The book contains removable reproductions of handwritten lyrics, notebook pages, personal memorabilia and 'Tupac Shakur Speaks', a 60 minute CD featuring rare interviews with the late star.
Source: Ariyatoday
JOSE MOURINHO NOW WANTS TO BE CALLED 'THE ONLY ONE'
Before you consider this as a brag, hear him out.
"I am the only one who won the world's three most important leagues. So, maybe instead of the 'Special One', people should start calling me the 'Only One".
The 49year-old Real Madrid coach said this during an interview with Portuguese television channel SIC.
His achievements: he has won titles in Spain (once, with Real Madrid), Italy (twice, with Inter Milan) and England (twice, with Chelsea), and then Portugal (twice, with Porto).
Nicknamed the 'Special One' after he arrived at Chelsea in 2004, the likeable Portuguese continued,
"Things have been going well for me, thank God. I am focused on others much more these days. The pleasure of winning with Inter Milan was seeing a club which had not won for 50 years winning again. That is what entices me more and more, instead of pursuing individual goals."
Honestly I adore this man!
PHOTOS OF THE DAY: DBANJ POSES WITH A LEOPARD ON SET
The pictures were take on the set of "Tony Monatana' remix video shoot. Hehehehehe Check out his shoes! Its not eazyy.
I didn't see the second picture well at first, didn't know it was chained. I couldn't imagine it breaking loose. Evil thoughts back to sender by fire, thunder and brimstone.
Nothing do u D'banj *wide grin*
Photocredit: Linda Ikeji
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THE KARDASHIANS TO UNVEIL EYE-WEAR LINE
Reality TV show stars, the Kardashians have ventured into another unique fashion line which is, Eye-wear.
Khloe announced, "Hey dolls! What do you think of this new pic of me and my sisters rocking Kardashian Kollection eyewear with some of our new lace items? 'I love it! I'm so excited about the launch of our eyewear line – be sure to check out all the styles in Sears Optical stores."
The pretty trio who already have their names imprinted on jeans, dresses, accessories, perfume and
beach towels took this captivating picture to promote their stylish eye-wear range.
Kim was also quoted on her website;
"Love this pic of me and my sisters in our new lace line for our Kardashian Kollection for Sears and our glasses for Sears Optical! I hope you guys like the new pieces. Lace is so feminine and pretty and it's always in style!'
Source: Dailymail
IT IS END OF THE ROAD FOR EMMANUEL ADEBAYO- ROBERTO MANCINI
He sounded very practical. During a recent interview with reporters, Manchester City Manager, Roberto Mancini maintained that Togo international Emmanuel Adebayor's chances of staying in the club this season are very low. He however hopes he would find his bearing soon.
"I am sorry for him because he is here and not playing. But he has no chance of playing this season for us. It's important for him that he can find a good solution because he scored a lot of goals last season and he's a top striker.
I hope for him he can find a good solution very quickly." He stated.
The striker scored 14 goals in his first season at the club after his £25 million worth move from Arsenal and was loaned to Real Madrid.
Strikers like Sergio Aguero, Carlos Tevez, Mario Balotelli and Edin Dzeko have Mancini's green lights.
"I still have confidence in the four strikers. They scored 70 goals between them last season. They will all stay." He defended.
RADIO HIT SHOW: DIVA'S DAY WITH WAJE, TIWA SAVAGE AND SEYI SHAY
I am hoping our Nigerian female artistes will show more talent than the Olympic team, too bad there is no music competition in the Olympics. If there was, permit me to say that we would definitely come home with a medal.
This week's episode showcases some of Nigeria's best female vocalists. Find out now;
Songs reviewed this week:
1) Waje – I Wish
2) Terry Tha Rapman – I Like Your Style
3) Djinee feat. Muna – On Me
4) Sheyi Say – Loving Your Way
5) Stan Iyke feat. Tiwa Savage – Darlin'
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: D'BANJ…..BACK THEN AND NOW
It's still the Sabbath day, it won't be a bad idea to spill out some 'prophecies' you know.lol
Are you an upcoming artiste who (at present) looks like 'the black over black D'banj'? Don't worry an enormous breakthrough is coming your way!
Seriously this first picture is funny. We all had this 'back in the days' look anyways! One lesson: Progress, not only progress but Great progress!
MUSIC: SKYZ, 'CELEBRATE'
Anthony Waley Kudah, better known as Skyz is a fresh upcoming act who is poised to take his music to an all new height.
In the hit banger of Sheyman's celebrate, the talented teenager displays his level of creativity and brilliance in music, his dexterity at creating and recreating tunes and melodies out of already used beats is quite commendable.
Promising Skyz became a focus of attention and an individual to watch out for after he won the biggest Hip-Hop carnival in the history of Surulere "KICKS & SNARES". This victory however endeared him to the biggest names in surulere's hip-hop community, including the special guest of the event, Vector.
Managed by ENVISION ENT, the energetic and skilled singer who also doubles as a rapper is currently working on his highly-anticipated mix tape titled 2000.
Skyz is undoubtedly one artiste who would not only make a big impact in the music industry but will also do no little to imprint his name on the music map.
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