MIKEL OBI AGREES TO JOIN TURKISH CLUB, GALATASARAY

If the news on MTN football website is anything to go by, then Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi has agreed to leave Stamford bridge for Turkish club, Galatasaray.

MTN Football also learns that the Nigerian player will be replacing Brazil star Fillipe Melo who's leaving the club soon.

According to Galatasaray Sporting Director, Bulent Tulun key officials of both clubs will meet and decide on the transfer.

The remainder of his contract which expires in 2017 will be bought out.

The 26 year-old joined Chelsea from FK Lyn for €26 million in 2006, has made over 270 appearances for Chelsea, won the Premier League title, four FA Cups and one Champions League title.

Source: MTN football

UK-BASED DIRECTOR TO SHOOT SMILE HANCY'S "KO JE" VIDEO

Super-talented artiste, Smile Hancy (S.H), is warming up to shoot his highly anticipated video for his single titled "Ko je".

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Born Lawal Oluwaseun Ibrahim and also nicknamed Ghetto Butter, the Biochemistry graduate's video will be handled by a prolific UK-based video director, Jordan Johnson (aka J.Johnson). The video will be released under the umbrella of Murphy Recordz and powered by J.Johnson

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J.Johnson has worked with some dynamic and creative agencies in the UK, USA and West Africa and acknowledged for his professionalism and drive. He is certainly going to use his wealth of experience to bring Smile Hancy's burgeoning popularity to a larger audience.

Known for his versatile rap style, free spirited delivery and creative lyrical prowess. Smile Hancy has been nurturing his rap talent since 1999 and his influences include Tupac, Biggie, Ludacris, Jayz, Mode9, MI, 2face, 50Cent etc.

Download Smile Hancy's track here: http://tindeck.com/listen/kdpb or here: http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_12434968

Facebook: Smilehancy

Twitter: @smilehancy

UNVEIL PRESENTS "BRUNCH WITH BUNMI". (FOR ALL ASPIRING MAKEUP ARTISTS AND BEAUTY ENTERPRENEURS)

Unveil Studio is inviting aspiring makeup artistes, young beauty entrepreneurs interested in expanding their businesses, beauty sales executives etc, to an eye-opening and inspiring session.

Tagged, "Brunch with Bunmi", participants will be treated to one of Unveil's best kept secrets- the Unveil Makeup Products (MUP). With as low as N35,000 you can become an Unveil beauty representative! The products are amazing and you can start your own beauty business and make up to 40% profit from some of the packages.

Join Bunmi Oyeniyi, CEO of Unveil, for an out-of-this world fun and inspiring session on makeup, beauty and entrepreneurship with tasty refreshments.

Date: June 29, 2013

Venue: 31, Unity road, off Toyin street, ikeja

Time: 10am

For free registration, call: 08033286604, 08035575877, 07051515170

Website: www.unveilafricaonline-ng.com

Twitter: @unveil_africa

NIGERIAN FASHION ICON, DEOLA SAGOE COVERS JUNE ISSUE OF GENEVIEVE MAGAZINE.

Award-winning Nigerian fashion icon, Deola Sagoe is on the June cover of Genevieve Magazine. I love everything about this cover; the skin, poise, dress, hairstyle.

The Ondo-indigene has been in the fashion industry for 25 years, needless to say she has created a wide space for herself in the fashion line; her daughters; Teni, Aba and Tiwa are also following in her footsteps. Their CLAN fashion label was launched two years ago.

PHOTOS: TONTO DIKEH STUNS IN NEW PROMO SHOTS

Gorgeous is really not the word but it could fit in. I had to ask myself again, same Tonto Dikeh? She looks too amazing in this traditional attire (she looks like a bride too). I think celebrities should consider traditional promo shots too.

She was styled by Bolaji Animashaun, photographed by Tobbinator (TCD Concept and the Make-up was from Joyce Jacob Beauty.

Photocredit: Joyce Jacob Beauty

"WE HAVE NEVER COMMITTED ANY INFRINGEMENT"- MESSI DENIES TAX FRAUD ALLEGATIONS

That was pretty fast. The four-time FIFA World best player winner has taken to his facebook page to deny the tax fraud allegations levelled against him.

"We have just known through the media about the claim filed by the Spanish tax authorities. We are surprised about the news, because we have never committed any infringement.

"We have always fulfilled all our tax obligations, following the advice of our tax consultants who will take care of clarifying this situation. "

TAX FRAUD TRAILS BARCELONA STAR, LIONEL MESSI

Barcelona forward, Lionel Messi is currently being investigated in Spain over $5.3 million in unpaid tax. The lawsuit is also filed against his father, Jorge Horacio Messi.

While the Argentine's net annual salary is put at over 16m Euros, he is allegedly defrauding millions on income tax returns for 2007-2009.

The complaint which was lodged by a Spanish state prosecutor of Catalonia and signed by prosecutor Raquel Amado has been submitted for trial at a courthouse in Gava, the Barcelona district where the 25yr-old lives.

Source: BBC

VETERAN HIGHLIFE ARTISTE, FATAI ROLLING DOLLAR PASSES ON

The death has been confirmed of celebrated highlife maestro, Pa Fatai Olayiwola Olagunju popularly called Fatai Rolling Dolar.

The skilled guitarist and incredibly energetic singer whose "Won kere si number" song is still an anthem on the lips of the young old had been sick for a while. He died at a Surulere-based hospital. He was aged 85 and survived by 15 children.

May his soul find repose.

PHOTOS: SIX-YEAR OLD OZZYBOSCO THRILLS OONI OF IFE, OBASANJO, OTHERS.

Remember Ozzybosco? The six year-old music superstar? The wave-making artiste was privileged to perform at the 75th birthday celebration of Vice Admiral Akintunde Akinyoye Aduwo held recently at the Granduer Event centre Billings way, Oregun Ikeja.

The audience will never forget the thrilling performance of the Youngest African Superstar ''OzzyBosco WonderKid'' at the event which caught the heart of all the families and friends of the celebrant. With his incredible stage craft OzzyB and his dance crew set the stage on fire while showcasinghis new ''Tinini dance.

The likes of Ooni of  Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade and his wife Olori Laduni; Former Vice President of Nigeria, General Oladipo Diya;the wife of former Nigerian President, Mrs. Bola Obasanjo; the former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Segun Osobato mention a few were among the high profile dignitaries that were entertained by the young, OzzyBosco Wonderkid.

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