Nigerian rapper Emeka Akumefule, popularly known as Blaqbonez, has revealed his interest in collaborating with Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy, saying a joint project between them would be exceptional.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Blaqbonez disclosed this during a recent interview on The Zeze Millz Show, where he spoke about his admiration for Burna Boy and the possibility of working with the Afrobeats star.

According to the rapper, a collaboration with Burna Boy would produce an impressive musical outcome, adding that the singer’s energy had influenced his own approach to music this year.

Blaqbonez also recounted an encounter with Burna Boy at a nightclub last year, during which he asked when they would finally work together on a joint project.

However, Burna Boy’s response suggested that he believed Blaqbonez was not making enough effort to bring the collaboration to fruition.

Recalling the exchange, Blaqbonez said, “I would love to collab with Burna Boy, that would be really fire. I can imagine it, it would just be super crazy. You know what is crazy? The energy I am on this year, a lot of it was inspired by him.

“When I met Burna Boy in the club last year, I asked him, ‘Haffa, when are we doing our joint project?’ and he replied, ‘Na you no serious na.’”

In a related development, singer Young Jonn recently rejected Blaqbonez’s offer to collaborate after revisiting an old social media post in which the rapper reportedly preferred DJ Coublon over him.

The exchange began after Young Jonn, a former music producer who transitioned into singing, posted about his desire to have five close friends who could move together as a group.

“I need like 5 bad friends way we go dey move in bulk!” Young Jonn wrote.

Blaqbonez subsequently expressed interest in joining the group, replying, “Oya, make we dey together, sing as one.”

Nigerian comedian Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi, popularly known as Mr Jollof, has defended the brand-new Toyota Prado SUVs reportedly allocated for the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign mobilisation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Mr Jollof claimed that the vehicles were purchased through private donations from wealthy individuals who had benefited from President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

In a post on Tuesday, the comedian dismissed allegations that public funds were used to acquire the vehicles, insisting that they were contributions from individual supporters.

He argued that wealthy supporters had the right to donate vehicles, including Toyota Prado SUVs and Lexus cars, to help the APC achieve victory in the forthcoming elections.

Mr Jollof said, “If I have money today, I can decide to support the All Progressives Congress with 50 Prados, Lexus LS600; it is my money, and I can support in any way to enhance their victory.

“I know a man who has bought more than 20 brand-new Toyota Hiace buses, which will be used to campaign around the country. Yesterday, at his Abuja house, there were 10 already that he wants to give in support of the election. He has spent over N3bn on buses to aid the election. It is from his pocket, just like others, because President Bola Tinubu has made men.”

The comedian criticised those spreading claims that the vehicles were funded with taxpayers’ money, describing the narratives circulating on social media as misleading.

He insisted that vehicles bearing the APC emblem were provided by private individuals and urged supporters of political candidates to contribute their time and resources to their preferred parties.

Mr Jollof added that although he did not have the financial capacity to make large donations, he was supporting Tinubu and the Delta State governor through his personal efforts.

He said, “Like me, I don’t have money to give, but I’m using my body and strength to support President Tinubu and the Delta governor. Some people are using their money. Don’t whitewash or misinform the general public. It is very, very wrong.

“If Israel posts Prados to aid their election mobilisation, it doesn’t mean that they moved the money from Nigeria’s account. They are donations from individuals that Tinubu has made. Nobody took money from Nigeria’s coffers to buy a vehicle for election purposes. Put your money where your mouth is.”

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane defeated Kylian Mbappé to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or by a margin narrower than the 41-point difference between Rodri and Vinícius Júnior in 2024, according to France Football editor Vincent Garcia.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Garcia made the revelation following Kane’s presentation with the prestigious individual award at a ceremony held at the London Palladium on Monday evening, October 26. The complete voting results are expected to be released on Saturday.

Speaking to French newspaper L’Équipe, Garcia explained that Mbappé had led the race for a significant portion of the voting period before Kane staged a late comeback to secure the honour.

“The points gap between Kane and Mbappé was smaller than the gap between Rodri and Vinícius Júnior in 2024, which was 41 points, and that was already a very narrow margin at the time,” Garcia said.

He added that although Mbappé had maintained the lead for much of the contest, Kane’s late surge ultimately made the difference.

“Kylian led the race for a long time, but Harry Kane came back into contention, and in the end, it was decided by a very, very small number of points,” Garcia stated.

The disclosure indicates that the contest between the two forwards was exceptionally close, although the precise difference in their votes will remain unknown until the full results are published.

Kane secured his first Ballon d’Or after an outstanding campaign in which he scored 73 goals in 65 appearances for Bayern Munich and England. He also helped the German giants win the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal during the preceding season.

The 33-year-old further boosted his credentials by scoring six goals at the 2026 World Cup, where England finished third. His triumph makes him the first Englishman to win the Ballon d’Or since Michael Owen claimed the award in 2001.

Mbappé finished second, recording his best-ever position in the Ballon d’Or rankings, while Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal came third.

The Real Madrid forward also enjoyed an impressive scoring campaign, finishing as La Liga’s leading scorer with 25 goals and topping the Champions League scoring chart with 15 goals. He also emerged as the leading scorer at the World Cup with 10 goals.