The taste of ashes

The taste of ashes

I missed the opening of the Rio Olympics. I was told by those who watched it that it was a spectacular, not-to-be-missed event. But I was, unfortunately, shuttling planes and airports and was more concerned at that time with getting self and baggage to the next destination safely. In the process, I also missed the first game of the dream team which it won handily despite the match being played within hours of the team’s arrival in Rio. That feat demonstrated the power of the spirit over physical limitations. The consequence of these was that I was determined to watch the closing ceremony and as many of the dream team’s matches as I possibly could.
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Delta holds Economic, Investment Summit

Delta holds Economic, Investment Summit

Delta State first economic and investment summit kicked off yesterday with Vice President Yemi Osibanjo insisting that security and safety are key components of attracting investors and sustainable economic growth. The two-day summit which was convocated to find alternative to oil revenue, was attended by captains of industries and top government functionaries from across the country.

MKO Abiola Stadium now home of Ikorudu United – LMC

MKO Abiola Stadium now home of Ikorudu United – LMC

Lagos-based Ikorodu United FC has requested and secured approval from the League Management Company (LMC) to play its remaining home fixtures of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) at MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta.

Buhari arrives Nairobi for Tokyo International Conference

Buhari arrives Nairobi for Tokyo International Conference

Nigerian music icon, Innocent ‘2baba’ Idibia, has dropped the visuals for his highly rated pan-African single Oya Come Make We Go, which features Kenyan pop singing group, Sauti Sol. The video which was shot by ace director, Unlimited L.A., in Kenya, brings to live the inspirational and positive lyrics of the song which encourages intercultural learning, self believe, hard work and other positive vibes.

I don’t need extra attachment to my boobs or butt – Bidemi Kososko

I don’t need extra attachment to my boobs or butt – Bidemi Kososko

Bidemi Kosoko, daughter of veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, has debunked rumours making the rounds that she uses butt pads to make her butt look bigger than natural. The pretty actress who recently suffered the loss of her step-mother after a brief illness, shared a photo of herself, clad in a beautiful cream dress dabbing on her Instagram page, captioning it with carefully selected words to rumour peddlers.

Fans blast Bukky Wright over son’s nose ring

Fans blast Bukky Wright over son’s nose ring

During the week, veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Wright, was heavily tongue-lashed over the lifestyle and fashion sense of her musician son, Ojayy Amu Wright. The actress whose son recently released the video of his hit single, Mofo, featuring Nollywood sensation, Moyo Lawal, was heavily criticied for allowing her son, Ojayy Wright; decorate his nose with a nose ring in the same fashion the Indians do, likewise slaves of the colonial era.

Dam tragedy: Victims not World Bank officials- Ekiti govt

Dam tragedy: Victims not World Bank officials- Ekiti govt

Ekiti State Government has cleared the air on the status of the four persons that died during the week at Egbe Dam in Gbonyin Local Government Area of the state, saying the victims were neither World Bank officials nor staff of Ekiti State Government.‎

Mike Ezuruonye, Ejiro Okurame, others gear up for My Africa reality TV show

Mike Ezuruonye, Ejiro Okurame, others gear up for My Africa reality TV show

It was a night of fun, comedy, music and dance, glitz and glamour with great excitement, as Nollywood superstars Mike Ezuruonye, Frank Artus, Angela Okorie, Faitha Balogun, Ejiro Okurame, Uche Elendu, Thelma O‘kaz, Melvin Oduah, Wazobia FM OAP, Ani Chinedu Emmanuel, Igos, Ras Kimono and a host of others, all clad in African attires, storm the unveiling of My Africa Reality TV Show tagged: ‘Reviving the lost African culture through music, dance, drama and comedy’, scheduled to kick off sometime in October, 2016.

Wizkid allegedly rejects £50,000 international performance fee

Wizkid allegedly rejects £50,000 international performance fee

Star Boy Records CEO, Ayo Balogun, aka Wizkid, has reportedly turned down a £50,000 offer for an international performance. Wizkid who has recently been making entertainment news headlines as a result of his rising profile on the international music scene, was said to have rejected the mouth-watering offer because the Nigeria’s economy is in recession, saying his brand is not cheap.