For removing their jerseys to reveal vests which read 'Thank You Madiba' and 'Rest In Peace Nelson Mandela' following their team's victory over Elazigspor on Friday, the Galatasaray players would be punished by the Turkish FA (TFF). In football, it is an offence for footballers to don vests that carry political messages and this according to the TFF isn't an exception.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: WORLD CUP MATCH BALLS FROM 1930-2014
PHOTOS FROM DR SID&FIANCE'S INTRODUCTION CEREMONY
Wedding bells next year. Definitely!!!
LIST OF SONGS REPORTEDLY BANNED BY NBC
25 local and foreign famous songs have been reportedly banned by The Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for containing obscene lyrics and visuals. Artistes ‘affected’ include Davido, D’banj, Olamide, Timaya, Wizkid, Skukin Olu Maintain, Phyno, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, 2Chainz to mention a few. A circular has reportedly been issued to media houses to its effect.
LIST OF BANNED SONGS
(1) Ukwu – Timaya
(2) Coupe Dekale – Minjin
(3) Oluwa loni disco – Quest
(4) Voom Va – Skuki
(5) Ngelele Dance – Baby Rhymz
(6) Birthday- 2chainz
(7) Jack Sparrow – Rayce
(8) Your Number – Ayo Jay
(9) Caro – Wizkid
(10) Wrecking ball – Miley Cyrus
(11) Thirsty for you – Ash Hamman
(12) Voice of the street -Olamide
(13) Pour It Up – Rihanna
(14) Kosere – LNC
(15) Paper Remix – Sheyman
(16) Nawti – Olu Maintain
(17) Sunmomi – Shaydee,
(18) Ice – Kelly Rowland
(19) Sexy Ladies – Timaya
(20) Stupid Love – Olamide
(21) Tony Montana – D’banj
(22) Ghost mode – Phyno
(23) Gobe – Davido
(24) Afefe – Dr Sid
(25) The Matter – Maleek Berry
7 REASONS WHY CRISTIANO RONALDO SHOULD WIN 2013 FIFA BALLON D'OR
So I got this interesting article from Cr7 fan site. I know I’m going to get a couple of messages after this post (from people who would consider me biased), I’m really not bothered. I post whatever I deem newsworthy on my blog and this is part of it. So if you have a similar topic to share i.e. Reasons why Messi/Ribery should win, you can email me ([email protected])
Ps: It might interest you to know that I’m neither a Madrid or CR7 fan. I root for Barcelona, a MessiVoltron for that matter.hehehe. Note: the points were NOT written by me. I only shortened them.
3 players are in contention for the 2013 Ballon d’Or award. (Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery). These are 7 reasons why CR7 fans think he should win this year’s award.
3 players are in contention for the 2013 Ballon d’Or award. (Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery). These are 7 reasons why CR7 fans think he should win this year’s award.
By the way, CR7 might not travel to Zurich next year because of the way Blatter mocked him last October.
7 reasons on why Cristiano Ronaldo should win
(1) Most goals scored in the 2013 calendar year
Club and Country records; Cristiano Ronaldo scored 67 goals, Messi 45, Ribery 21 goals.
Club and Country records; Cristiano Ronaldo scored 67 goals, Messi 45, Ribery 21 goals.
(2) Helped Portugal qualify for World Cup on his own
If it hadn’t Portugal wouldn’t have made it to the World Cup. In 2013, CR7 scored 10 goals out of 9 appearances.
If it hadn’t Portugal wouldn’t have made it to the World Cup. In 2013, CR7 scored 10 goals out of 9 appearances.
(3) – Top goalscorer of the UEFA Champions League
The Real Madrid forward finished the last Champions League campaign (2012-13) with 12 goals scored. Franck Ribery scored 1 goal despite Bayern Munich winning the CL trophy. Messi came 3rd.
The Real Madrid forward finished the last Champions League campaign (2012-13) with 12 goals scored. Franck Ribery scored 1 goal despite Bayern Munich winning the CL trophy. Messi came 3rd.
(4) Odds favourite –
This means the real chances each player has of winning the FIFA Ballon d’Or. On the day voting closed, Ronaldo odds to win the FIFA Ballon d’Or were stacked at 1.25, while Messi and Ribery both had a payout factor of 6.00. As at Dec 5, Ronaldo’s odds were set around 1.60 as of today.
This means the real chances each player has of winning the FIFA Ballon d’Or. On the day voting closed, Ronaldo odds to win the FIFA Ballon d’Or were stacked at 1.25, while Messi and Ribery both had a payout factor of 6.00. As at Dec 5, Ronaldo’s odds were set around 1.60 as of today.
(5) The delay of FIFA’s voting deadline
FFIFA extending Ballon d’Or voting for two more weeks means Ronaldo’s performance during Portugal Vs Sweden could still weigh in the decision process. The deadline extension has undoubtedly benefitted Ronaldo, Ribery didn’t really influence France’s win against Ukraine and Messi didn’t even play during this period due to an injury.
FFIFA extending Ballon d’Or voting for two more weeks means Ronaldo’s performance during Portugal Vs Sweden could still weigh in the decision process. The deadline extension has undoubtedly benefitted Ronaldo, Ribery didn’t really influence France’s win against Ukraine and Messi didn’t even play during this period due to an injury.
(6) – The most 2nd place titles ever for the Ballon d’Or award
No other player in football history has been voted the 2nd best player in the World (on a calendar year) for so many times as Ronaldo. CR7 has finished in 2nd place for 4 times already. If he finishes 2nd again after all he has done in 2013, then it seems safe to say that he will never win this award again.
No other player in football history has been voted the 2nd best player in the World (on a calendar year) for so many times as Ronaldo. CR7 has finished in 2nd place for 4 times already. If he finishes 2nd again after all he has done in 2013, then it seems safe to say that he will never win this award again.
(7) The “Blatter effect”
After FIFA president Joseph Blatter’s disrespectful remark during the Oxford Union Society event on October 25, many people who had always been neutral towards Ronaldo’s claims about being treated unfairly by FIFA over the past years, suddenly decided to back up and side with Ronaldo. These people can actually include some who have already cast their votes for the upcoming 2013 FIFA Ballon d’Or.
After FIFA president Joseph Blatter’s disrespectful remark during the Oxford Union Society event on October 25, many people who had always been neutral towards Ronaldo’s claims about being treated unfairly by FIFA over the past years, suddenly decided to back up and side with Ronaldo. These people can actually include some who have already cast their votes for the upcoming 2013 FIFA Ballon d’Or.
Credit: Ronaldo7.net
FACES AT BEST OF NOLLYWOOD (BON) AWARDS 2013
WHO'S THE BEST MIDFIELDER IN THE WORLD? FIND OUT WHO MADE FIFPRO WORLD XI 15-MAN SHORTLIST
This is a star-studded list, it has always been anyways. The list was drawn up few days ago and trust me, they all deserve the gong. We have a 15-man shortlist, 6 out of the 15 players are from LaLiga, 4 from German League, 3 from the English Premier League and 2 from the Italian League. The winner of the The Fifpro World XI (midfielder) will be announced at Fifa’s Ballon d’Or ceremony in Zurich on January 13.
Who’s your bet on?
Shortlist of Midfielders:
(1) Xabi Alonso (Spain, Real Madrid)
(2) Gareth Bale (Wales, Real Madrid)
(3) Sergio Busquets (Spain, Barcelona).
(4) Steven Gerrard (England, Liverpool)
(5) Andres Iniesta (Spain, Barcelona)
(6) Isco (Spain, Real Madrid)
(7) Mesut Ozil (Germany, Arsenal)
(8) Andrea Pirlo (Italy, Juventus)
(9) Marco Reus (Germany, Dortmund)
(10) Franck Ribery (France, Bayern)
(11) Arjen Robben (Netherlands, Bayern).
(12) Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany, Bayern Munich)
(13) Yaya Toure (Cote d’Ivoire, Man City)
(14) Arturo Vidal (Chile, Juventus)
(15) Xavi (Spain, Barcelona).
BEST OF NOLLYWOOD AWARDS 2013 (BON): LIST OF WINNERS
Confusion Na Wa emerged the biggest winner of the night carting away six awards. Will bring you pics from the event soon.2013 Best of Nollywood Awards (BON)
Winners List(1) Best Actor in a Leading Role in an English MovieBlossom Chukwujekwu – Finding Mercy
Seun Akindele – On Bended Knees
Bayo Alawiye – Dark Secret
OC Ukeje – Alan Poza (WINNER)
Funsho Adeolu – Cobweb
(2) Best Actress in a Leading Role in an English MovieIretiola Doyle – Torn
Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha – On Bended Knees
Uche Jombo – Mrs Somebody
Omoni Oboli –Brother's Keeper (WINNER)
Queen Nwokoye – Egwonga
(3) Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Yoruba MovieOdunlade Adekola – Mufu Olosa Oko
Mike Ezuruonye – Unforgivable (WINNER)
Ricardo Aigbor – Ifa Iwa
Muyiwa Ademola – Aja
Femi Adebayo – Alade Owala(4) Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Yoruba MovieDayo Amusa – Unforgivable
Joke Muyiwa – Ayitale (WINNER)
Khafiyat Kafidipe – The Seed
Toyin Aimakhu – Alani Baba Labake
Mercy Aigbe – Komfo
(5) Best Actor in a Supporting Role in an English MovieAlex Ekubo – Weekend Getaway (WINNER)
Joseph Benjamin – Dark Side
Ime Bishop – A Wish
Chet Anekwe – Bended Knee(6) Best Actress in a Supporting Role in an English MovieKatherine Obiang – Journey to Self
Rita Dominic – Finding Mercy (WINNER)
Helen Paul – A Wish
Oge Okoye – Turning Point
Akio Precious Ilami – Job Seekers
(7) Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Yoruba MovieOdunlade Adekola – Aja (WINNER)
Ibrahim Chatta – Ifa Iwa
Bayo Alawiye – Ebimi Ni
Femi Adebayo – Irugbin
Yinka Quadri – Ilari
(8) Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Yoruba MovieBidemi Kosoko – Ifa Iwa
Toyin Aimakhu – Ebimi Ni
Yewande Adekoya – Kudeti
Ronke Odusanya – Ere Ayo Mi
Fathia Balogun – Irugbin (WINNER)
(9) Most Promising Act of the Year (Male)Kas Jonathan – Twin Sword
Kola Ajeyemi – Were Meta (WINNER)
Abdul Lateef Titilope – Ifa Iwa
Luclay Misoya – The Cartel
Igoni Archibong – Turning Point
(10) Most Promising Act of the Year(Female)Funmi Beka – Ebimi Ni
Bidemi Mustapha – Aja
Anu Sosanya – Edidi
Sylvia Oluchi – On Bended Knees (WINNER)
Funke Alegbeleye – Alade Owala
(11) Best Child Actor (Male)Olamide David – Cobweb
Asimiyu Uthman Omokunmi – Ifa Iwa (WINNER)
Dozie Onyiriuka – Journey to Self(12) Best Child Actor (Female)Oyindamola Lanpejo – Finding Mercy (WINNER)
Titilayo Shobo – Unforgivable(13) Best Comedy of the YearNanny (WINNER)
Okon goes to School
Oba Omo
A Wish(14) Movie with the Best Social MessageJourney to Self – WINNER
A Wish
Confusion Na Wa
Opo
Unforgivable
(15) Best Kiss in a MovieBeverly Naya & Bobby Obodo – Weekend Getaway
Rita Dominic & Blossom Chukwujekwu – Finding Mercy
Dayo Amusa & Mike Ezuruonye – Unforgivable (WINNER)
IK Ogbonna & Martha Ankomah – Playing Safe(16) Best Make-up in a MovieUnforgivable
Ifa Iwa
Ayitale
Order of the Ring
Alani Owala
(17) Onga Best Use of Nigerian Food in a MovieIfa Iwa
In Her Shoes (WINNER)
On Bended Knees
Unforgivable(18) Best Short Film of the YearEpitaph (WINNER)
Rom 106
Sarahology
(19) Best Use of Costume in a MovieIfa Iwa
Ilari
Twin Sword (WINNER)
King after King
Order of the Ring(20) Best ScreenplayTorn
Ilari
Confusion Na Wa (WINNER)
Cobweb
Ayitale(21) Best Edited MovieTorn
Unforgivable
Confusion Na Wa (WINNER)
Cobweb
The gods are still not to blame
(22) Best Sound MovieIfa Iwa
Irawe
The gods are still not to blame
Cobweb (WINNER)
Turning Point(23) Movie with the Best Production
DesignConfusion Na Wa (WINNER)
Cobweb
The gods are still not to blame
Ifa Iwa(24) Best CinematographyCobweb
Unforgivable
Confusion Na Wa (WINNER)
Ayitale
Alade Owala
Desmond Elliot(25) Director of the YearKenneth Gyang – Confusion Na Wa (WINNER)
Adebayo Salami – Ayitale
Moses Inwang – Torn
Toba Macbaror – Cobweb
Desmond Elliot – Unforgivable(26) Movie of the YearConfusion Na Wa (WINNER)
Ayitale
Torn
Cobweb
Unforgivable
(27) Special EffectsTwin Sword
Mufu Olosa Oko
Judgment Night (WINNER)
(28) Best Hausa ActorAli Nuhu – Wani Hanin (WINNER)
Zaharadeen Sani – Halayen
As Mati – Wani Gari
Adam A. Zango – Martani
(29) Best Hausa ActressHafisat Maryam Booth – Buduwar
Nafisat Abdullahi – Son Zuciya
As Lumi – Bakim Alkala
Hadiza Aliyu – Babban Zaure(30) Best Supporting Hausa ActorAdam A. Zango – Buduwar
Ibrahim Nuhu – Raciyin Zuci
Sani Musa Danjo
Sadisu Abba – Halayen
(31) Best Supporting Hausa ActressFatima Ladan – Abokina (WINNER)
Asaunt Salma – Bakin Alkala
Ummi Moh'd – Halayen
Ladidi Fagge – Son Zuciya(32) Revelation of the Year (Female)Tamara Eteimo
Tope Oshoba
Uche Benjamin
Laitan Ogungbeile (WINNER)
Chinwe Isaac
Mimi Orijekwe
(33) Revelation of the Year (Male)Igoni Archibong
Luclay Misoya
Charles Billion Pius (WINNER)
Daniel K Daniel
Walter Anga
Michael Godson(34) Movie Journalist of the YearHafeez Balogun – Daily Independent (WINNER)
Ben Njoku – Vanguard
Wemimo Ogunde – Nollywood Mind Space
Biodun Kupoluyi – E24/7
(35) Marketer of the YearAlhaji Abudullah Rasak – Corporate Pictures
Alhaji Kazeem Afolayan
Magic Movies
Royal Academy
Divine Touch (WINNER)
Akagod ProductionSPECIAL RECOGNITION
Pete Edochie and Lanre Hassan (Mama Awero)
2014 AFRICA MAGIC VIEWERS' CHOICE AWARDS (AMVCA): THE NOMINEES ARE……
Patrick and Iretiola Doyle, Majid Michel, Belinda Effah, Linda Ejiofor, Muyiwa
Adegoke, O.C Ukeje, Ivie Okujaiye, Ralph Nwadike to mention a few.
AMVCA NOMINEES
(1) BEST MOVIE 2013Last Flight To Abuja
Living Funeral
Flower Girl
Awakening
Contract(2) BEST MOVIE DRAMALast Flight To Abuja
Nairo Half Life
Living Funeral
The Groom's Bride
The Price
Murder at Prime Suites(3) BEST MOVIE COMEDYLies Men Tell
Contract
A Wish
The Fighter
The Hero
(4) BEST DIRECTORObi Emelonye
Shirley Frimpong Manso
Tosh Gitdnga
Udoka Oyeka
Frank Rajah Arase
Amil Shiyji
(5) BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA Ivie Okujaiye
Nkiru Sylvanus
Stephanie Wilson
Veronica Wadeke
Nse Ikpe Etim(6) BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMAJuma Rajah Rashid
Majid Michel
Hlomla Dandala
Tope Tedele
Majid Michel(7) BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESSValerie Kimani
Jazmyn Batchan
Liz Ameye
Tamara Eteimo
Lance Handabiye
Bikiya Graham Douglas
(8) BEST SUPPORTING ACTORDavid Mulwa
Ian Mbugua
Desmond Elliot
Bimbo Manuel
Chris Attoh
(9) BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDYFunke Akindele
Yvonne Okoro
Funke Akindele
Jackie Appiah
Funke Akindele
Mary Ogbonna
(10) BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDYHlomla Dandala
John Okafor
Osita Iheme
Chinedu Ikedieze
Osita Iheme(11) BEST TV SERIES COMEDY/DRAMA Love Games Episode 6
Prems Episode 2
The Benjamins
No Where To Be Found
Siri Ya Metunghi(12) BEST SHORT FILMMother Tongue
Shoe Shine
The Deadwood
The Wages
Berea
(13) BEST DOCUMENTARYThe Deadwood
Guardians of the wild
Matatu: My Life, My Art
Tumanka goes to school
Shamba shape up(14) BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE/SERIES (Swahili)Nairobi Half Life
Siri Ya Mutunghi
Nina
Mama Duka
Vagabond
(15) BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE (YORUBA)Arinakore
Komfo
Mufu Oloosa Oko
Aiyekooto
Edidi
(16) BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE (HAUSA)
Wana Garri 1 and 2
Habib
Bakin Kishi
Runan Jakara
Kurman Gari(17) BEST NEW MEDIA ONLINE VIDEOJungle Jewel: The Short Film
Deceit
Next Big Host
Kplans premonition
Mother Tongue
(18) BEST WRITER OF A DRAMAShirley Frimpong Manso and Hertey Owusu
Patrick Yaadar and Andy Boyo
Akpor Kagor
Fatima Jabbe
Pascal Amanfo
(19) BEST WRITER OF A COMEDYJigi Bello
Jahmal Holland
Ohis Udofia
Patrick Onyeka
Seun Arowojolu
(20) BEST CINEMATOGRAPHERJames Michael Costello
Christian Almesberger
Idehbor Kagho
Imoh Umoren
Themba Masondo(21) BEST ART DIRECTORBarbara Minishi
Ken Attoh and Shirley Frimpong Amanso
Shirley Frimpong Amanso
Kylie Quint
Frank Rajah Arase
(22) BEST SOUND EDITORSola Awoponle
Jordan Riber
Obi Emelonye
Paul Apel
Maurice Kings
Carl Raccah
(23) BEST VIDEO EDITORBen Nugget and Obi Emelonye
Austin Faani Ikechukwu
Shirley Frimpong Manso
Chucks Madu Success
Jack Estherhuizen
(24) BEST LIGHTING DESIGNERDon Izuchukwu Anozie
Godwin Daniel
Ifeoluwa Balogun
Mohammed Zain
Eric Aghimien(25) BEST COSTUME DESIGNERDeola Ramonu
Doreen Estazia Noni
Catherine Kibugi
Chiemela Nwagboso
Ruth Ndulu Maingi(26) BEST MAKEUP ARTISTEElayne Okaya
Olabimpe Cole
Michel Wawuyo
Alex Gakumo
Rosemary Obika
Isreal Moses
Rehema Samo
(27) NEW ERA OF NOLLYWOODDesmond Elliot
Uche Jombo Rodriguez
Rukky Sanda
Rita Dominic
2014 FIFA WORLD CUP FINALS DRAW
Main 8 Groups
Brazil (A1) Spain (B1) Colombia (C1), Uruguay (D1), Switzerland (E1), Argentina (F1), Germany (G1) and Belgium (H1).
Group A:
Brazil
Croatia
Mexico
Cameroun
Group B:
Spain
Holland
Chile
Australia
Group C:
Greece
Colombia
Japan
Cote d'Ivoire
Group D:
Italy
England
Uruguay
Costa Rica
Group E:
Switzerland
France
Ecuador
Honduras
Group F:
Argentina
Bosnia
Nigeria
Iran
Group G:
Germany
Portugal
Ghana
USA
Group H:
Belgium
South Korea
Russia
Algeria