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Nigeria’s Queen of Blogging, Linda Ikeji has cried out on Instagram that she is seriously in search of a man to call her own as a husband.
She posed on the social media network with her latest acquisition of a Range Rover and Bentley. She said she needed a man to warm her bed and to make her complete as a woman.
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/12/02/i-am-seriously-searching-for-a-husband-linda-ikeji/

Nigerian born UK based LGBTQ activist, Bisi Alimi said on World Aids Day today that it has been sixteen years now since he was first diagnosed with HIV.
He gained national fame in 2004 when he came out as Nigeria’s first openly gay man in the then New Dawn Show anchored by Funmi Iyanda.
He was quoted to have said today:
On this World AIDS Day, I want to share this again. It’s has been 16yrs I tested positive for HIV. 16yrs I have been living with the virus. The first 4yrs was hard and tough for me, not because of the virus, but because of the stigma and the discrimination and shame. I look back at those 16yrs and where I am today and there is no better way to say this; the resilience and support and love of the people that matter has kept me alive, kept loving, and kept me inspired.
If you are living with HIV, please know that it is no more a death sentence and you can actually live positively with HIV.
Finally, I hope you will acknowledge and appreciate that you are all you have and this life is a gift and what others say or think about you is not your business, but theirs.
Happy World AIDS Day
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/12/01/it-has-been-sixteen-years-since-i-have-been-living-with-hiv-bisi-alimi/

A young man based in Warri, Delta State, Prince Mieyebi has been stabbed to death by unidentified murderers. He was killed while closing his aunt’s shop in the popular Ogbe Ijoh market on November 27.
After killing him, they took away his mobile phone. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.
An eye witness account said the reason behind his death was that he won 15 million naira in a bet game.
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/12/01/man-murdered-after-winning-15-million-naira-bet-in-warri/

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped three spots in the latest rankings by FIFA. This comes after back to back draws with Sierra Leone in the AFCON Qualifiers which takes place next year.
Nigeria is now the fourth best country in Africa with Senegal retaining the no. 1 spot, followed by Tunisia and Algeria in the second and third positions, respectively.
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/28/nigeria-drops-three-spots-in-fifa-ranking/

Music superstar, Davido released the video of his song ‘FEM’ two months ago. The song has now been viewed over 13 million times on YouTube.
It has also generated significant viewership in other streaming sites around the world.
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/28/davidos-fem-hits-13-million-views-on-youtube/

Activist David Adeyanju has advised men to be wary of the girls that they sleep with opining that many were walking native doctors looking for men to destroy.
He shared his views via twitter where it read:
''Dear men, be careful of sleeping with these girls. Some of them are walking native doctors they will destroy your live with juju & others with false allegations if their plans don’t work. Don’t think you can play a fast one & break their heart. Be careful.''
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/27/beware-of-having-fun-with-these-girls-many-are-walking-native-doctors-david-adeyanju/

Football Legend, Diego Armando Maradona was laid to rest on November 26, 2020 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The whole country was thrown into mourning following his death and his fans and countrymen lined up the streets to pay him their last respects. His coffin was driven to the cemetery and the streets were filled with mourners who mourned the icon that led his country to win the Mexico 1986 World Cup and took them to the final in Italy four years later.
The Argentina icon and 1986 World Cup winner was buried at the Jardin Bella Vista cemetery, in Buenos Aires province, where his parents were also buried. The private ceremony was attended by family and close friends.
The former Barcelona and Napoli star died of a heart attack aged 60 on Wednesday November 25, just two weeks after being discharged from hospital for a bleed on his brain.

An autopsy report said he died in his sleep after suffering heart failure, only two weeks after leaving hospital following surgery to remove a blood clot on his brain.

Medics also detected dilated cardiomyopathy, a medical condition in which the heart muscle becomes weakened and enlarged and cannot pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Thousands of fans packed the streets around the presidential palace where Maradona lay in state on Thursday and thousands more lined the highways to catch a glimpse of his hearse as it was being escorted by police vehicles.

Maradona's daughters Dalma, 33, and Giannina, 31, by his first wife and childhood sweetheart Claudia Villafane, were pictured wiping tears as they left for the funeral.

Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/27/diego-maradona-buried-in-argentina/

Nollywood Actress Nazo Ekezie took to her Instagram page where she expressed her desire to go on a date with Mavin Records Boss Don Jazzy.
She wrote: I’m shooting my shot….. if I die… I die.@donjazzy I don’t know if you remember I met you the other day at imax lekki…… me I’m not slim… so I will never ever stress you about loosing weight…. I like you like this please let’s go on a date @donjazzyhappy birthday my crush.”
The music producer turned 38 on November 26 this year and the duo were spotted together in fulfillment of the wish of the beautiful thespian.
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/27/don-jazzys-crush-gets-a-date-with-him/

Diego Armando Maradona passed on November 25, 2020 due to complications arising from a heart attack in his native Argentina. He died at the age of 60.
According to his nephew, his last words were ‘I don’t feel well.’ He then lied down and immediately developed a heart attack which led to his demise.
The former Napoli and Argentine striker will be sorely missed and the Napoli stadium is being proposed to be named after him to keep his memories alive and immortalize him.
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/26/diego-maradonas-last-words-before-his-demise/

The CEO of Mavin Records, Collins Michael Ajereh a.k.a Don Jazzy turned 38 today and took to social media to give God all the Glory.
The former partner in Mo Hits Records took to twitter to pen a heartfelt message to himself. His tweet read: It’s my birthday today. Dear lord I do not take it for granted. It’s been one crazy year. I give GOD all the glory for life and the many blessings. Thank you guys for all the wishes already I feel loved
hehe. I love y’all too.
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/26/todays-don-jazzys-birthday/

Burna Boy took to Snapchat in a deleted post where he was said to have blasted Davido. He wrote: “some people can perform but can’t sing, so people can sing and perform. Quality over hype”.
This is the second time Burna Boy is being nominated for the Grammy Awards and he narrowly lost out to Angelina Kidjo last year.
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/25/some-people-can-perform-but-cant-sing-burna-boy-blasts-davido/

Damini Ogulu a.k.a Burna Boy has again been nominated for the Grammy Awards which is scheduled to hold on January 31st, 2021.
His recent album, Twice as Tall, has been nominated in the Best Global Music Album category at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards.
His previous album, African Giant, was also nominated at the 62nd Grammy Awards ceremony but Angélique Kidjo went home with the award.
Also, South-African comedian, Trevor Noah, has been penned down as the host for the award ceremony.
Next year’s annual Grammy Awards will be broadcast by CBS from Los Angeles on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021.
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/25/burna-boy-is-nominated-for-2021-grammy-awards/

Obianuju Catherine Udeh a.k.a DJ Switch has blasted Nigeria’s Information and Culture Minister, Lai Mohammed for being so misinformed.
This has to do with his position on the October 20 Lekki shooting when he said that the soldiers shot with blank bullets and that the DJ was a fifth columnist who was being funded by unidentified sponsors. He also called her a fraud as well as blasted the CNN documentary for being untruthful.
She reacted via twitter where she tweeted: ''How can a "minister of information" be so "misinformed"?The only believable thing about him, is his name...Lai Unfortunately sir,the truth is a very stubborn thing! Tnk u all 4 ur well wishes & prayers.Its nt bn easy 4 me bt d need 2 #SoroSoke is more important than their bullying''
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/25/lai-mohammed-is-so-misinformed-dj-switch/

US President Donald Trump has finally given the leeway to US President-Elect Joe Biden to begin the transition.
Despite Trump’s claims of electoral fraud, his legal team’s attempts to have the results changed have been met with very stiff opposition from the Judges who are determined to stand by the results that gave Biden victory.
Until Monday evening, Trump had refuses to allow General Services Administration (GSA) to confirm the Democrat as president-elect — a formality that kept him from accessing federal distribution plans for a potential COVID-19 vaccine, top-secret intelligence briefings and other critical resources.

In a tweet on Monday November 23, Trump said he had told Emily Murphy, his handpicked administrator of the General Services Administration, to sign the appropriate papers allowing Biden’s transition team access to the federal resources he has been withholding while waging a baseless court battle to subvert the results of the election.

Though Trump didn’t outrightly concede, he cryptically insisted that his case for overturning Biden’s victory “STRONGLY continues.”
“We will keep up the good fight, and I believe we will prevail!” tweeted Trump, who has barely been seen in public since losing the election.
“Nevertheless, in the best interest of our Country, I am recommending that Emily and her team do what needs to be done with regard to initial protocols, and have told my team to do the same.” he added according to reports gleaned from Linda Ikeji blog.

Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/24/trump-allows-biden-commence-transition/

Music superstar 9ice was in the news when a video about him cheating with an unknown woman went viral. He then made a video asking for his wife’s forgiveness. He is in his third marriage and he expressed the desire to make it work.
In a new post on Instagram, he shared a picture of himself and his daughter with the inscription ‘Thank You’ alluding to the fact that his wife must have probably forgiven him.
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/24/9ice-reconciles-with-his-wife-says-thank-you/

Wrestling Legend, Undertaker has officially retired from the sport after a glorious thirty year career. Since his debut he has won seven world championships and a 21 match winning run at WrestleMania.
He was quoted to have said: "For 30 long years, I've made that slow walk to this ring and have laid people to rest time and time again; Now, my time has come. My time has come to let The Undertaker rest... in... peace."
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/23/wrestling-legend-the-undertaker-retires-after-thirty-years/

Nigerian musician, Eedris Abdulkareem has said that it is a miracle for Nigerians to be resident in Nigeria no thanks to the undue hardship that the people face on a daily basis.
The musician turned farmer who is well known for his controversial hits is now a social crusader of sorts.
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/22/its-a-miracle-to-reside-in-nigeria-eedris-abdulkareem/

Music superstar, Abolore Akande a.k.a 9ice has recently apologized to his wife, Olasunkanmi Ajala for cheating on her with an unknown lady.
He said he regretted the entire incident and that the most important thing to him is his family.
He said that he badly needs her forgiveness and that it would never happen again.
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/22/9ice-begs-his-wife-for-forgiveness-after-cheating-on-her/

Lagos based Pastor Israel Ogundipe a.k.a Prophet Israel Genesis has been jailed for fraud by Justice Olabisi Akinlade of a Lagos High Court.
Ogundipe, who is the Shepherd-in-Charge of Celestial Church of Christ Global Genesis parish, was arraigned before the court following a petition filed by a UK-based architect, Mrs Olaide Williams-Oni, who accused him of obtaining a total of N17m from her with the promise to help her procure some landed property according to Linda Ikeji blog.
The presiding Judge found the Cleric guilty of two out of the seven charges brought against him and dismissed the other five for lack of evidence.
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/19/lagos-pastor-prophet-israel-genesis-jailed-for-fraud/

Paul Okoye a.k.a Rude boy blasted his sister-in-law, Lola Omotayo for wishing both of them a Happy Birthday yesterday when they both turned 39.
He blasted her for portraying herself as an angel while she does evil things behind closed doors.
He also revealed that he has not spoken to her in four years and that she was responsible for fueling the crisis between him and his brother. He also added that in due time her guilt would punish her.
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/19/paul-okoye-blasts-lola-omotayo-you-are-a-manipulative-pretender/

It is the season of Extended Playlists and Albums. 2020 even though has been a tough year, it has been a year of hits back to back from Nigerian artistes. From Hit Singles to Ep’s to Albums, to underdogs in the music industry breaking into the mainstream. It’s been a wonderful and long year in the music industry.



Another confirmation to this is Mr YAGI level and former YBNL star Lil Kesh releasing a follow up EP to his debut 2016 album today 19th of November, 2020. The title of the EP is Ecstasy. Having released the official artwork and track list on November 15th, Lil Kesh came with a banger of 8 songs, 4 features, produced by 5 producers.

Track List

1. Yagi Level

2. Agbani Darego

3. Love Like This ft Fireboy DML

4. All The Way

5. Try ft Young John

6. Downtown Girl ft Shaybo

7. Service

8. O por ft Naira Marley

Opor is the official single of the album and it features Naira Marley. It was released late last year. This song has been on the lips of Nigerians as it’s been jamming ever since. Most importantly the song though was released last year started getting it’s right recognition this year. One would mistake it for a 2020 song, but O por is a 2019 song. O por is a Yoruba street slang that’s indicating something massive, something in abundant. The usage goes like “it’s plenty”.

Producers

Pheelz

Young John

Smyley

Typae

Prince Tonrokit

Features

Naira Marley

Fireboy DML

Young John

Shaybo

Lil Kesh is one of the young Nigerian artistes that has been in the industry for close to 10 years; he has been in the music game since 2012. Formerly signed to Musical Boss Olamide Badoo’s recorded Label (YBNL), until his contract expired and he established his own label YAGI. YAGI is an acronym for “Young and Getting It”, it’s meant to mean that he is a young guy, and he’s getting the money and that there’s nothing wrong in being young and getting it. Lil Kesh is behind many hit singles that has spanned across many years. Lyrically, Shoki, Ibile, Efejoku, Semilore, Ishe, Flenjo ft Duncan Mighty, and so on. He has won some awards to his credits and has been nominated for a few. Lil Kesh is one of the established acts in street afro pop music, following after the footsteps of Olamide who is a king of street songs.

Talking about the Ecstasy, his new EP, Lil Kesh said “Ecstasy was birthed from the need to deliver quality music to my fans after being absent from the music scene for a while. During this period, I was bent on recreating myself: body, mind, and soul to this work of art,” Lil Kesh says. ‘I put my heart and soul into this.”. As at this moment, the EP has gotten 20’s of thousands of streams across platforms.

It’s been a long way coming and one should ask, what is really happening to him and why he is not very much consistent in the industry, it feels like the energy he started with dwindled overtime. This is not a Lil Kesh issue alone, there many other notable artistes of 5, 10 years ago that we no longer hear of now, we only listen to their songs still. It requires a lot of hardwork in all rounds to stay relevant in the music industry. Lil Kesh was a force between 2012 – 2016, it is the hope that this EP gets the attention he envisaged, and also the recognition. Kudos to Lil Kesh on this one, the EP is available on all streaming platforms.
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/19/lil-kesh-releases-album-titled-ecstasy-by-aanu-oluyide/

The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Adeyeye Ogunwusi and his wife, Olori Silekunola have welcomed a baby boy today November 18, 2020.
A statement via his official Instagram account reads: "To God be the glory great things he has done.

"Hearty congratulations to the entire House of Oduduwa and Olori Silekunola who today birthed a Prince to the Royal throne of Oduduwa.

"Mother and child are doing well to the glory of God Almighty."
This is the Ooni’s second child as he had his first – a daughter when he was 19 years old before he got married.
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/18/ooni-of-ife-and-spouse-welcome-a-prince/

Business mogul Femi Otedola asked his daughter Temi when she will be getting married to her fiancée Mr. Eazi who is a musician.
They have been dating for three years.
Temi shared a post on Instagram where he asked ‘When una go marry?’ and she replied with ‘Papa!’
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/18/when-una-go-marry-femi-otedola-asks-daughter-temi/

The former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu disclosed that he planned to buy a whopping 35% stake in London based Arsenal Football Club.
He disclosed this on his Facebook page where he wrote: Our success with Enyimba football club between 2000-2007 has continuously increased my passion for football. As the pillar of sports in Africa , I am considering an investment in football and I will buy 35 percent stake in Arsenal FC.
Our target is to lift the Champions League and Premier League back to back as we did with Enyimba.
#OUK
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/17/orji-uzor-kalu-discloses-plan-to-purchase-35-stake-in-arsenal-fc/

Dahiru Buba, the man who trekked from Gombe to Abuja to celebrate President Muhammadu Buhari’s 2015 electoral victory has gotten a car and two million naira from the Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Inuwa Yahaya.
Nigerians will recall that he said he only got a certificate after the walk and he developed a pain in his limbs which made him cry out for help.
An official statement from the Governor’s office read:
“For taking the pains and risks to show solidarity with Mr President and our great party, people like Buba should not be neglected.
“By embarking on that solidarity trek, Dahiru Buba had shown patriotism and support, he should therefore be appreciated and encouraged”.
“So, on learning about his condition, first I directed that he should be taken to the hospital for proper medical attention and I am happy that he is now better after undergoing his first round of treatment,” he said.
“As far as we are concerned in the APC and in this administration, no genuine effort or sacrifice will go unrewarded, no matter how long it takes.
“So, on behalf of our dear President and our beloved party, we say a big thank you for your show of support and solidarity”.
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/17/man-who-trekked-for-buharis-2015-victory-gets-2-million-naira-and-car/

A teenager who was born and raised as a boy recently discovered to have gotten pregnant after finding out that he has ovaries.
According to Linda Ikeji Blog: Despite thinking she was a male, Mikey Chanel, 18, discovered she had, not just ovaries, but also a uterus, cervix and fallopian tubes.

Doctors and family were stunned when she was born because as a foetus Mikey was revealed to be a girl. However she arrived with male Instruments and was then raised as a boy.

But the teen always felt "he" was different when compared to male peers.

"It was obvious to everyone that I was different right from the start," said Mikey, who lives in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

"At age five I'd be playing with my aunt's purses and putting on my mum's lipstick.

"I never felt like a boy. I was quite effeminate and I never really went through a whole 'boy puberty' thing.

"I only have a tiny bit of facial hair. I've always had a feminine-shaped body, with hips and a butt."

Mikey came out as gay aged 13, and later wondered if she might be transgender.

The truth was only revealed by accident last year when Mikey was undergoing some routine tests at the hospital.

"I had been having a weird feeling after peeing and after sex, so they did an ultrasound of my urinary tract," said Mikey.

"They told me that I had a cervix, ovaries, uterus and fallopian tubes and that I could get pregnant if I wanted to.

"I actually thought it was a joke. I didn't even know this was possible. I was like 'haha where are the cameras'? Then they showed me my uterus on the screen."
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/17/teenager-born-with-male-genitals-gets-pregnant/

Erstwhile two time Governor of Ekiti State, Peter Ayodele Fayose has debunked insinuations that he nurses a senatorial ambition.
He said it made no sense to make laws that the executive wouldn’t implement.
He made his assertion known in a monitored radio program where he was quoted to have said: “I am eminently qualified to become Nigeria’s President if people like Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari could be so ‘graced’ to be presidents.”
Asked when he would launch his campaign, he responded by saying that ‘God’s time was the best.’
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/16/fayose-debunks-senatorial-ambition-speculation/

Big Brother Nigeria Couple, Bam Bam and Teddy A celebrate their first year wedding anniversary today – November 16, 2020.
The couple has a daughter, Zendaya and they took to Instagram to wish themselves a happy wedding anniversary.
Bam Bam wrote: "I cannot believe we are just one year old today... feels like 10years or more. Thank you for being my safe place, thank you for being an amazing support system, thank you for being a blessing to our daughter and me, I thank God for blessing me with you. Cheers to many more farting! And refusing to open the door no matter how much you beg me, cheers to many more arguments and banter and genuine efforts to be better for each other, most importantly, cheers to forever with you, my lover and best friend. @iamteddya."
"Hey lover @bammybestowed you know we in this for life and I got you no matter what right? Happy anniversary bestie, I love you!, Teddy A wrote.
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/16/bbnaija-bam-bam-and-teddy-a-celebrate-first-year-wedding-anniversary/

Former two time Governor of Ekiti State, Chief Peter Ayodele Fayose is 60 today.
The Afao Ekiti born politician defeated Chief Otunba Niyi Adebayo in 2003 to become the Governor of the state, was impeached on October 15, 2006 and beat Dr. Kayode Fayemi in 2014 to return as the Governor.
He lost the 2011 senatorial elections to the current political adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari, Senator Babafemi Ojudu when he ran under the banner of the Labour Party.
We wish him a Happy Three Score!
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/15/ayo-fayose-is-60-today/

Music superstar, Ayo Ibrahim Balogun a.k.a Wizkid was very active in the recent #End SARS protests where he made his voice loudly heard against police brutality.
He knows where the shoe pinches as he has been a victim of it before he became wealthy and famous. In his words: “Police brutality is a serious situation back home in Nigeria. It has been 60 years of political injustice, nepotism, madness and corruption at the highest level. It is sad that my son is about to be 10 years old and Nigeria is still going through all these madness. If I didn’t speak up or use my voice, then I would be a coward. I will continue to speak about things that affect people in their daily lives. I had been a victim of police brutality before I became popular and I know it still goes on. That needs to end. We deserve good governance in Nigeria.”
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/15/i-have-been-brutalized-by-the-police-wizkid/

US President Donald Trump has continued to insist that the election that made his rival, Joe Biden President-Elect was massively rigged. He tweeted that the irregularities and fraud denied him of millions of votes and he is yet to concede to Joe Biden.
He said on twitter: “For years the Dems have been preaching how unsafe and rigged our elections have been. Now they are saying what a wonderful job the Trump Administration did in making 2020 the most secure election ever,” the president tweeted.

He also said: “Actually this is true, except for what the Democrats did. Rigged Election!”
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/14/donald-trump-says-that-the-election-was-massively-rigged/

Child comedienne Emmanuella recently built her mother a house. She took to Instagram to share the news where she wrote: " I built this for u mom. For all the prayers, all the encouragements and support. Mummy I know you said u want a portable house and this is it. But forgive me because I must complete ur mansion for you next year. Don't worry it won't make us go to hell. my super Christmas mummy. I love you."
Source @ https://africanbard.com/2020/11/14/photos-of-child-comedienne-emmanuella-builds-a-house-for-her-mum/