A pair of shoes designed and worn by musician Kanye West has sold for $1.8m (£1.3m) at an auction. It is the highest amount ever paid for a pair of trainers.
The Nike Air Yeezy 1 Prototypes beat the previous record, which was held by a pair of Nike Air Jordan 1s that sold for $615,000 last year.
“The sale also marks the first pair of sneakers to top $1m,” Sotheby’s auction house said on Monday.
West first wore the shoes while performing at the Grammys in 2008. They are a US size 12, or a UK 11.
The shoes were bought by RARES, an internet platform for investing in rare footwear. Its users can buy shares in a pair in a similar way to how investors buy stocks in a company, Yahoo news states.
They were sold by the shoe collector Ryan Chang in a private sale, which means neither the buyer nor the final sale price can be publicised unless the buyer themselves comes forward.
“The sale marks the highest publicly recorded price for a sneaker sale ever,” the auction house said in a statement.
Veteran Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie, has taken to her Instagram account to inform those criticising her over the death of comedienne, Ada Jesus, that they “will be the next on the line.”
The actress posted a video of a young man who defended her action for not immediately forgiving Ada Jesus when she sought forgiveness for defaming her.
In the caption section of the video, the actress wrote, “For those of you still talking anyhow, you will be next on the line. I don’t know this boy, but I want to thank you so much for saying the truth, my mind and that of my family.”
Before her death, the comedienne had made several allegations against several people, including Edochie and Anambra-based prophet, Chukwuemeka Odumeje.
She claimed that Odumejeje connived with Edochie to stage fake miracles and further alleged that she helped Edochie get men to sleep with her.
Due to these allegations, Edochie and Odumejeje vowed never to forgive the skit maker for her utterances.
The veteran actress, however, made a u-turn, stating that she had forgiven Ada Jesus ‘from her heart of heart.’ She then went on to warn those who criticise men of God.
Moreso, Odumeje also forgave the young lady and reportedly gifted her parents N1m for her treatment.
Big Brother Naija season 4 winner, Mercy Eke, has revealed some of the things she had to do to survive before finally becoming successful.
According to the reality TV star, she sold corn and fuel and got involved in some other businesses.
Mercy revealed this in a close panel session at the 8th edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (#NECLive8) over the weekend.
Sometimes it gets me very emotional to see how far I’ve come from where I started, from selling corn to fuel, to a lot of other businesses I did before.
I’m very proud of myself, and I know that there are a lot of people looking up to me,” she said.
The brand influencer also opened up about her struggles in a family of 6 and the fact that she auditioned four times before she got into the show.
Mercy said; “I auditioned four times before I got into the Big Brother House, but somehow I won the show, and I won the hearts of Nigerians and Africans”, Eke explained.
I work for everything I own today, maybe I’m not ‘blessed’ enough for people to just give me things for free. I can look back at my journey with pride, in spite of my rough childhood: I grew up in a family of 6, but somehow I was able to complete my tertiary education.
I’m very proud of myself, and I know that there are a lot of people looking up to me. Where I am today is through my hard work. I didn’t just win and rest on my oars, because I know that my journey has just started.”
Nigerian singer Chinedu Okoli, better known by his stage name, Flavour has asserted that women’s satisfaction comes at a heavy price which men usually have to pay.
Flavour stated that for every satisfied woman, there is a man who has exhausted himself trying to make sure she reaches her desired level of satisfaction.
He took to his social media page to make the statement which has spurred controversy.
Behind every satisfied woman, there is always a tired man,” he wrote.
See his IG post:
Nigerians have reacted to his statement by sharing their thoughts
japhy_autos; Do you mean you are tired and ready to move on to the next model?
whatever_teepha_wants; Wahala for woman wey nor get man wey dey satisfy her oo
obinwanne01; Very heartless set of people they should be shouting harder harder they don’t know somebody’s son is dying. Harder gbuo gi there
themovieguy_ng; If a man knows what to do he gets it done in half the time. Sometimes behind a satisfied woman is a man ready to satisfy again! #believethat
mamisult; My husband must stay tired for my own satisfaction
ceo_pinzle; Nah it doesn’t have to be from a man all the time calm down
American billionaire rapper, Kanye West has raised $1 million to support DMX’s family in the wake of his demise.
Through his Yeezy brand, West collaborated with fashion brand Balenciaga to create a T-shirt in honor of DMX, who died on April 10, just days after suffering a heart attack at his home.
All of the net proceeds from the $200 shirt will go to the late rapper’s family.
According to TMZ and Page Six, shirt sales raised $1 million and sold out within 24 hours over the weekend, during which time a public memorial for DMX took place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
DMX’s official Instagram account also advertised the T-shirt before it sold out.
Born Earl Simmons, DMX is featured on the front, along with his stage name in the standard font used on many of his album covers.
He wears slim black sunglasses in the photo while crossing his arms over his chest and also crossing his fingers.
The money collected would be given to DMX’s family, who were remembered on Sunday at a private funeral that took place at Brooklyn’s Christian Cultural Center.
Popular Nigerian actor, Lateef Adedimeji, has revealed how he reacted after a fan slapped him out of excitement.
Speaking to Sunday Scoop, the movie star recounted that the female fan who was excited to see him, gave him a slap and although he was initially angry, he ended up thanking her .
In his words; “Out of excitement, a fan suddenly gave me a ‘hot’ slap. She said, ‘Oh my God! Lateef Adedimeji’. I moved back in anger and saw her smiling. I just had to say ‘thank you’. I had smile by force, by fire. Things like that happen. We just have to manage them because they are out of love. We cannot push them away.”
The actor also stated that he always made sure to mix his personal life and career.
He said; “It has not been easy (staying out of drama) because as actors, we lead two lives. Our lives on movie sets are quite different from our lives as normal people. However, a lot of our fans don’t even understand that.
They mix up the two. I like to keep my things private and do things on my own. When it’s time for the public to know what I am doing, they will surely know. It has not been easy but I am someone who likes to be careful. However, despite my carefulness, I still have to go through a lot of things. To an extent, I have been managing things with God on my side.”
Adedimeji, who is noted for speaking Yoruba with an Igbo accent in some films, said he started doing that to stand out from other actors.
While I was at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, I was involved in stand-up comedy but at a point, I left it. However, one day, I had to act with some A-list actors and we were to speak Yoruba. I then asked myself, ‘How would I be able to stand out among them’? I had to speak to the director, asking him if I could speak another ‘version’ of Yoruba. I used the accent and from then on, I had to develop it more”, he said.
The actor also maintained that any celebrity who was not sure of what they stood for could easily be swayed by the expectations of fans.
He added, “If care is not taken and one does not know oneself or what one stands for, one would follow the crowd and lose being oneself. The worst thing in life is for one to lose oneself trying to impress other people. No matter the circumstances, one should always be oneself. Anybody who loves you would stick to you regardless.”
Netflix have again commended Nigerian comic skit-makers, Ikorodu Bois for the ingenuity with which they execute their craft.
The talented child actors recently recreated the trailer of a Netflix produced movie; Army Of The Dead, and it got the attention of the American content and production company.
Army of the dead is a post-apocalyptic Hollywood movie which shows how a group of mercenaries fight to survive in a world taken over by Zombies.
Ikorodu Bois remade the trailer with spot on spot details and it impressed the movie production company.
Netflix shared a side by side video of the original trailer and the Instagram skit-making kids version with the caption;
”The level of detail and creativity in the Ikorodu Bois’ (@IkoroduB) remake of the ARMY OF THE DEAD trailer is simply out of this world.”
Watch the video below:
The level of detail and creativity in the Ikorodu Bois’ (@IkoroduB) remake of the ARMY OF THE DEAD trailer is simply out of this world. pic.twitter.com/bVxMDIx9AI
There might be a slightly frosty reception waiting for Daniel Kaluuya when he gets back to London after he made a risqué remark during his Oscar winner’s speech.
The actor, who grew up in north London, accepted his best supporting actor Oscar for his role in Judas and the Black Messiah, in front of a star-studded audience in Los Angeles while his mother and sister watched back in London.
They were gazing on with pride as the actor urged his Hollywood contemporaries to “celebrate life” but were left with their heads in their hands as he went on: “We’re breathing, we’re walking. It’s incredible. Like, my mum, my dad, they had sex – it’s amazing! I’m here. I’m so happy to be alive and I’m gonna celebrate that tonight.”
Popular Nigerian actor, Lateef Adedimeji, has revealed how he reacted after a fan slapped him out of excitement. Speaking to Sunday Scoop, the movie star recounted that the female fan who was excited to see him, gave him a slap and although he was initially angry, he ended up thanking her .
In his words; “Out of excitement, a fan suddenly gave me a ‘hot’ slap. She said, ‘Oh my God! Lateef Adedimeji’. I moved back in anger and saw her smiling. I just had to say ‘thank you’. I had smile by force, by fire. Things like that happen. We just have to manage them because they are out of love. We cannot push them away.”
Big Brother Naija season 4 winner, Mercy Eke, has revealed some of the things she had to do to survive before finally becoming successful. According to the reality TV star, she sold corn and fuel and got involved in some other businesses. Mercy revealed this in a close panel session at the 8th edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (#NECLive8) over the weekend.
“Sometimes it gets me very emotional to see how far I’ve come from where I started, from selling corn to fuel, to a lot of other businesses I did before.
The brand influencer also opened up about her struggles in a family of 6 and the fact that she auditioned four times before she got into the show.
Mercy said; “I auditioned four times before I got into the Big Brother House, but somehow I won the show, and I won the hearts of Nigerians and Africans”, Eke explained. “I work for everything I own today, maybe I’m not ‘blessed’ enough for people to just give me things for free. I can look back at my journey with pride, in spite of my rough childhood: I grew up in a family of 6, but somehow I was able to complete my tertiary education.
Mercy Eke
I’m m very proud of myself, and I know that there are a lot of people looking up to me. Where I am today is through my hard work. I didn’t just win and rest on my oars, because I know that my journey has just started.”
Kizz Daniel was born Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe in Abeokuta, Ogun state, Nigeria.He hails from Abeokuta North local government area.
He attended Abeokuta Grammar School and graduated from Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, in 2013, with a degree in Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology (Water Engineering).While in university, he decided to pursue music as a career alongside his studies.
In May 2015, Kiss Daniel released a third follow up single, “Laye,” on his birthday, along with a video two weeks later which was shot in different locations in the eastern part of Africa and was directed by AJE FILMS.
Daniel released his first studio album titled New Era on May 14, 2016. After his exit from his former label G-WorldWide, he went to float his own personal imprint FLYBOY I.N.C. which recently signed two new acts Demmie Vee and Philkeyz. After which Kizz Daniel was featured on Demmie Vee single entitled “You Go Wait?”. 2018 was sure a good year for the WOJU crooner, he features Wizkid on a Hit Song “FOR YOU”[12] and the DMW boss, Davido on another single “One Ticket” which is Currently Trending within 24hrs of its release. On the 30th of December 2018, Kizz Daniel released his 2nd Studio album and his first under FlyBoy Inc titled “No Bad Songz”.
The album contained 20 Songs including the pre-released One Ticket which he featured DMW Boss, Davido. Other features on the Album includes Nasty C, Diamond Platiumz, Philkeys, Demmie Vee, Dj Xclusive, Wretch 32, Diplo and Sarkodie. The album received positive reviews from music lovers, it debuted at No 55 on the US iTunes Chart and became number 1 on the world Album Chart within 24 hours of its release. On 25 June 2020, he released his third studio album ‘King of Love.
In 2017, many of his fans thought he would switch into comedy in the nearest future as he was uploading comedy skits. However he said he has no intention switching into comedy as music is his main talent.
Record label dispute and name change Edit In November 2017, Kizz Daniel announced his split from his record label, G-Worldwide and created his own label called FLYBOY I.N.C. He was sued to court by the former record label but was not found guilty for any of the crimes he was accused of.
Kizz Daniel
In May 2018, Kizz Daniel announced that he had changed his stage name from Kiss Daniel to Kizz Daniel, a name which immediately reflected on his social media accounts. New Spotify and Apple Music accounts were also created immediately with the names Kizz Daniel, with his new songs featured.
In June 2018, Kizz Daniel’s former record label G-Worldwide made a move to own the rights to the name “Kizz Daniel” and further advised the singer to desist from using the name or face legal consequences in a press release. sent out to media houses. In October 2018 Daniel responded to the suit and statement made by his former record label G-Worldwide through his own lawyer.
Actress Iyabo Ojo has lashed out at her colleagues in the movie industry who have been defending actor Baba Ijesha after news of him allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl made headlines.
The actress who stressed that there’s no excuse for rape, told those defending the actor by claiming he was framed/setup to get him a lawyer if they think he is innocent.
Iyabo Ojo
Iyabo also stated that it is such attitude that make people refuse to go public with abuses they were subjected to by influential people.
She also warned those circulating videos of the actor being caught in the act to desist from such as a minor is involved.
Afrobeat superstar, Ayodeji Balogun aka Wizkid has disclosed that he would have loved to collaborate with late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Reggae icon, Bob Marley.
Wizkid made this known in a chat with sports brands, Puma & JD, while answering questions about his life, and music. The music executive and award-winning singer spoke on how fun it was growing up with 12 sisters, and getting style inspiration from the street.
Wizzy also disclosed that he would be dropping another album soon.
Speaking on his dream collaboration, the ”Fever” crooner said he would have loved to work with music legends, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Bob Marley.
Nigerian Disc Jockey and music producer, DJ Cuppy, born Ifeoluwa Otedola has opened up she gets bullied on social media. DJ Cuppy said that she receives numerous negative comments and criticisms about her voice and music online.
According to the billionaire heiress, people constantly condemned her and told her to stick to being a DJ instead.
DJ Cuppy
Speaking further, she urged people to listen to her album; Original Copy and feel free to share their honest review, added that cyber bullying is not cool.
Lil Baby has penned a multitude of songs at this point, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he remembers the lyrics to all of them.
On Tuesday’s (April 20) episode of Atlanta’s Jewelry Unlimited’s TikTok rapper series called Can Artists Finish Their Own Lyrics, Baby drew blanks when it came to his track, “I’m Straight,” from his 2018 album Harder Than Ever. The premise of the series is that rhymers have to finish the bars of their own songs in exchange for $1,000 off of their purchase and it doesn’t look like the ATL-bred artist received the discount.
The clip begins with the lyrics: “I’m cool on the love and the high-fives/You niggas can’t keep up with my guys.”
When it was time for Lil Baby to continue, he paused a bit, seemingly unable to remember the lines that came next. The host of the series repeats the lyrics, now including the next two bars: “You can’t get all this drip in a lifetime/I got out and ran it up at the right time.”
The series’ host then jumps a few lyrics and recites a line name-dropping Wafi Lalani, owner of Jewelry Unlimited. “Went to Wafi, I told ’em I want to shine” is what Baby raps on the song. The Quality Control Music rapper appears to have a lightbulb moment when that particular bar is mentioned, but he still doesn’t seem to remember the remaining lyrics.
Lil Baby repeats the aforementioned bar along with a portion of the succeeding lyric: “Went to Wafi, I told ’em I want to shine/Then the coupe quarter million.” However, he then throws in the towel.
“That’s hard… Damn, I forgot,” Baby says. “You ain’t gotta make it easy,” he replies to the host. Later adding, “That was a good one. I ain’t gon’ lie. That was a good one. Aight, gimme another one.”
Lil Baby
Before Baby, 42 Dugg and Moneybagg Yo both participated in the series. Dugg was given “We Paid,” which features Lil Baby, while Bagg had to recite “Time Today.”
Although Lil Baby stumbled on his three-year-old lyrics, he’ll likely be releasing some new ones soon. Last month, during an interview with MTV News, the 4 Pockets Full CEO revealed that an album with Lil Durk, tentatively titled, The Voice of the Hero, is coming soon. Baby also shared that his Lamborghini Boys mixtape, first teased in December of 2019, is still a go.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confirmed the arrest of Nigerian rapper, Sodiq Yusuf aka CDQ on suspicion of cannabis possession. CDQ was arrested by men of the anti-narcotics agency at his Lekki residence on Wednesday night. NDLEA Spokesman, Femi Babafemi confirmed the arrest to The PUNCH on Thursday, adding that the 35-year-old had been granted bail but remained under investigation. Babafemi noted that CDQ mentioned names of other artistes who use the substance known on the street as “loud”.
“Yes, CDQ was arrested in his house at Lekki for being in possession of cannabis. He was arrested based on intelligence. As of last night, he was granted administrative bail, but he is expected back into custody today because it is an ongoing investigation. “Some substances were found and he mentioned some names of some other big artistes. So, it is an ongoing investigation “The outcome of the investigation would determine what would happen. There are cases whereby the investigation shows some sufficient infractions, and then the case will go to court. There are other cases whereby if the quantity is insignificant, we will bring him in for counselling and possible rehabilitation. Those are likely scenarios that will happen.
CDQ, however, claims that someone was trying to set him up.
“No sleep for the wicked. Iyalaya yin o ni sun for dis Lagos. They tryna set me up today but Olohun wa,” he wrote in a message posted on Twitter and Instagram on the day of his arrest. “I have a lot to talk about but lemme get over the shock first,” he wrote in another message on Thursday.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confirmed the arrest of Nigerian rapper, Sodiq Yusuf aka CDQ on suspicion of cannabis possession.
CDQ was arrested by men of the anti-narcotics agency at his Lekki residence on Wednesday night.
NDLEA Spokesman, Femi Babafemi confirmed the arrest to The PUNCH on Thursday, adding that the 35-year-old had been granted bail but remained under investigation.
Babafemi noted that CDQ mentioned names of other artistes who use the substance known on the street as “loud”.
Yes, CDQ was arrested in his house at Lekki for being in possession of cannabis. He was arrested based on intelligence. As of last night, he was granted administrative bail, but he is expected back into custody today because it is an ongoing investigation.
“Some substances were found and he mentioned some names of some other big artistes. So, it is an ongoing investigation
“The outcome of the investigation would determine what would happen. There are cases whereby the investigation shows some sufficient infractions, and then the case will go to court. There are other cases whereby if the quantity is insignificant, we will bring him in for counselling and possible rehabilitation. Those are likely scenarios that will happen,” Babafemi said
CDQ, however, claims that someone was trying to set him up.
No sleep for the wicked. Iyalaya yin o ni sun for dis Lagos. They tryna set me up today but Olohun wa,” he wrote in a message posted on Twitter and Instagram on the day of his arrest.
“I have a lot to talk about but lemme get over the shock first,” he wrote in another message on Thursday.
American actor, filmmaker and martial artist, Wesley Snipes, has been spotted hanging out with ex-Nigerian senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, where the ”Blade” star spoke Yoruba.
The Nigerian lawmaker recently took to his social media page to share a video of him hanging out with Wesley Snipes at an undisclosed location abroad.
In the opening part of the video, award-winning actor teasingly addressed his fans in the Yoruba language.
Snipes said “bawo ni?” which translates to “how are you?”.
Watch the video:
Meanwhile, Wesley Snipes had visited Nigeria in 2005 during the tenure of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
He first visited the West African nation in 1986 while conducting a research on Professor Wole Soyinka’s Death and the King’s Horseman which was to be premiered in America at the time.
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