A judiciary report has revealed the extent a gang of youths went to kill 15 year old Sofyen in the space of 12 seconds during a rush hour evening on the 25th March 2010.
The report which was published online, were the remarks made by His Honour Judge Christopher Moss QC during the sentencing of eight boys who had played varying role in Sofyen’s death.
It summarised what happened before, during and after Sofyen’s death.
A day before the fateful fatal day, Continue reading
In 2008, Christoper Omoregie took part in the killing of a 15 year old boy.
The knife used to stab the young Sofyen was later found in Christopher’s bag, resulting in the life sentence in received at the Old Bailey, with instructions to serve at least 18 of those years in jail.
His youngest brother, superstar Santan Dave, looked up to him growing up and nearly followed in his foot steps. He began pouring his anger and feelings into Continue reading
Christopher Omoregie, 28, who is serving jail time for murder has had his minimum reduced from life imprisonment.
The elder brother of music star Dave was one of three teenagers found guilty of murdering 15-year-old Sofyen Belamouadden at a Victoria Tube station in 2010.
Sofyen had been Continue reading
A 20 year old British Nigerian has been sentenced to 11 years in jail for his part in a huge fight that saw a 21 year old killed two years ago.
Kayode Badejo stabbed Rheo Lawrence with a knife during the early hours of August 25 2019 after a concert held by grime artist, MoStack, in Maidstone, Kent.
The “violent” individual Crystal Palace, pleaded guilty to a charge of wounding with intent earlier this year.
He was sentenced to 11 years imprisonment on Tuesday, August 24 with an extended licence period of three years, and must serve at least Continue reading
A UK based Nigerian lady who had gone to bury her mother and subsequently killed by alleged bandits has been buried.
Bolanle was said to have hosted guests and loved ones at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos some weeks ago to celebrate her mother’s life.
According to Sahara Reporters, the beautiful lady was travelling along Lagos/Ibadan Expressway on Thursday 19th of August, 2021, when alleged bandits shot her. It is believed she was shot twice, taken to hospital but Continue reading
With covid-19 lockdown lifted, South African DJ and record producer MasterKG, the artist behind hit single Jerusalema will be performing in London and Manchester.
Get your tickets here Continue reading
An 11 year old vulnerable school girl was saved from a pedophile in Mitcham, South London, England.
In a video trending on social media, a young man now known to be 26 year old Kadian Nelson is seen holding the young girl firmly and hurryingly ushering her away.
The video was filmed by a young lady who with her mum began following Continue reading
A lady is in mourning after she discovered her son, Anthony, died at the #LekkiMassacre.
The lady who came out on Facebook live, condemned Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the other politicians who claimed there were no death at the Lekki Toll Gate protest.
Watch the video below. Continue reading
Adeyinka Grandson, a London based Yoruba man posted videos and statements on social media threatening Igbos to leave his Yorubaland by 26th October, otherwise they face consequences.
An Igbo man has replied to his threats. Continue reading
Adeyinka Grandson, who describes himself as ‘born to an upper middle class Yoruba Royal family’ is giving Igbos living in any Yoruba state a 48 hour ultimatum.
The fame-hungry London based man issued a threat spread across social media, telling the Igbos they have until Continue reading
One of Khafi’s leading spokeswoman and number one fan, Damilola popularly known as Dammy, has died – leaving the ex-BBNaija star devastated.
Tributes poured in for Dammy with the twitter handle @Dammy101, as she was described as Continue reading
October is that time of the year when the clock changes.
This year, the clock changes tomorrow 25th October 2020, it will go back an hour.
This means when time is 2am on Sunday early morning, the time changes back to Continue reading
In light of the uprising currently happening in Nigeria, Nigerians in the UK plan to hold multiple EndSARS demonstrations at various locations across the country.
Southampton, London, Luton and Glasgow are among cities that will be holding protests.
London held a successful protest today at the Nigeria High Commission, and will hold another on Continue reading
Following yesterday’s massacre of unarmed protesters at Lekki’s toll gate, Nigerians are calling for criminal charges to be brought against its President.
More than seven are said to have died so far with hundreds injured and in hospitals around Lagos. Continue reading
In light of the uprising currently happening in Nigeria, pro-EndSARS demonstrators plan to hold a protest today 21st October from 12pm at the Nigerian Embassy in Dublin. Continue reading
In light of the uprising currently happening in Nigeria, another #EndSARS protest is scheduled to commence today 21st October from 3pm at the Nigeria High Commission. Continue reading
In light of the #EndSARS protest where little has so far been done by the government to quench the anger of protesters, Nigerians are powering the petition to ban Nigerian government and police official until the matter in Nigeria is resolved.
Created and led by popular UK based social media doctor, Continue reading
In the on-going #EndSARS protests, the term soro soke is become a permanent-stay slogan for the movement.
Its being used either as “sore soke” or “sore soke werey”, so what does it mean? Continue reading
Nigerians citizens worldwide are calling for the end of SARS and SWAT, the new unit that replaced the former.
As well as the ongoing protests, an online petition has been made Continue reading
A swatch of Nigerian citizens have been victims of SARS have been named, and Nigerians on 16th October 2020 took to the streets to remember them.
These people are thought to be only a handful of individuals that have been identified. There are many that may never be identified.
According to a Amnesty report, the Special Anti-Robbery squad set up to fight violent crimes have targeted individuals predominantly men between Continue reading
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad was officially dissolved on 10th of October in an announcement by the Nigerian Police Force.
In doing so, the force revealed five actions that they will be taking post-#EndSARS, one of which was to redeploy SARS officer across other arms of the police force.
In return, citizens have laid down their own demand that should be adhere including retraining of the SARS officers to be redeployed.
See the five demand below. Continue reading
Nigeria British stars are lending their voices to the #EndSARS movement.
John Boyega, Patricia Bright, Mike Edwards and Nabil Abdulrashid shared their views on twitter and Instagram while Khafi Kareem joined the campaign in Lagos Nigeria, offering the Nigerian President Muhammad Buhari, her expertise gained from previous as an ex-police officer in the UK
In a twitter post, Star Wars actor, John Boyega, 28, wrote, Continue reading
The #EndSars protests is heating up as Nigerian citizens and celebrities worldwide join forces in calling for the end of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of Nigeria.
The UK’s version of the protest will be taking place at Continue reading
International commercial flights to and from Nigeria was originally expected to resumed on 29th August 2020, but this has been officially postponed.
Flights to and from the UK is expected to resume from Continue reading
Like many of us shooked and impacted by the passing of Chadwick Boseman, UK music drill artist, Bugsey send his fans a message to stay woke on anything cancer including colon cancer.
The 23 year old Don’t Rush artist of the duo Young T & Bugsey encouraged fans via twitter to get regular check-ups. The message read: Continue reading
Dr Dapo Williams, one of UK’s most respected Diaspora leader and socialite sadly died in the early month of August.
Following his passing, the triple Ph.D holder has been described in many beautiful words including a “true leader”, an “honest man” and so much more.
He has rubbed shoulders with President Muhammad Buhari, the King of Saudi Arabia and the Queen.
How this inspirational man made his mark in the UK is revealed with 5 mix of educational and interesting facts. Continue reading
News of the death of notable Nigerians in diaspora leader, Chief Dr Otunba Oladapo Oshun-Williams shocked Nigerians far and wide across the globe.
Tributes poured in for the man described as kindhearted, after he died aged 60 of cardiac arrest.
How he died, including problems that lead to and may have contributed to his demise has been revealed by Continue reading
The simple answer is yes!
However the high commission have introduced measures due to COVID-19 pandemic that caused a backlog of outstanding applications.
It is still possible to apply for your Nigerian passport using the designated online portal Continue reading
Recall that on 8th June, Khafi’s younger brother Alexander Kareem was shot dead in cold blood in Shepherd’s Bush, London.
Khafi has joined forces with Scotland Yard and Crimestoppers to help catch his killers.
Alex, who suffered gunshot wounds to his Continue reading
A doctor by the name of Bola Aseyan has accused her fellow, a popular Twitter doctor, Dr Olufunmilayo of rape.
Bola arrived into the UK just before the lockdown for a short visit, staying at Dr Funmi’s residence who lives permanently in the country. She moved out following the allegations and filed an official claim with the UK Leeds police.
Dr Funmi denies these allegations, claiming that they had Continue reading
Santan Dave’s dad was deported to Nigeria despite having three children born in the UK.
In a cypher lyrics Blackbox TV, Dave aka David Orobosa Omoregie coded-ly revealed this about his family; “I never came from a broken home, the system came and broke my home”.
In an unearthed article by Continue reading
23rd of September 2019 could not have gone any better for Santan Dave.
The 21 year old Nigerian British artist stood with his proud mum accepting the Mercury Music Price winner’s trophy for his latest album ‘Psychodrama’ which also came with a £25k cash prize.
In his speech, Dave thanks his mum, and brother, Christopher. Boy, those two are the most influential people who got him to that stage.
In 2015, the then 16 year old made his rap debut on Bl@ckBox. In that moment in time with his rapping, you could tell he was one special talent.
Listen closer to the lyrics though – you might catch goosebumps Continue reading
Five years after it was abandoned, the 2 year post study visa for international students is returning.
Boris Johnson’s government announced it will be bringing back the visa in a strategic plan to boost the fight against life-threatening illnesses and research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
While students of STEM may be highly favoured, the scheme will be opened to Continue reading
Calling all Edos to one of the best festivals in diaspora – The Edo Festival and Awards of 2019.
Following its successful run for the last 7 consecutive years, the festival is back to celebrate all things Edo with entertainment events and entertainment to include cultural dance, live band, fashion show, exhibition, comedy and much more.
Hosted by JJ Barry and friends, the event which has previously seen the likes of Benin Great musician Akobe, Dion Osagie and many more famous faces is sure to be an evening to remember.
Following the sell out success of the USA leg, gbese King’s Burna Boy will be coming to perform the UK leg of his African Giant tour in November.
The Nigerian artist who just released his latest single, Gum body with Jorja Smith will be entertaining fans with his music many of which have been 2019’s worldwide national anthem including; On the Low, Dangote, KIlling DEm featuring Zlatan and much more.
Four UK locations have been confirm – London, Birming, Manchester and Leicester.
Our staple event of the valentine season – Basketmouth comedy show is back in Manchester, February 2019 for its 10th year.
This year however has a different location and format as the tagline – Son of Peter – suggests.
Bright Okpocha aka Basketmouth will be performing a live Continue reading
Our staple event of the valentine season – Basketmouth comedy show is back in London, February 2019 for its 10th year.
This year however has a different location and format as the tagline – Son of Peter – suggests.
Bright Okpocha aka Basketmouth will be performing a live one-man show for the very first time at Greenwich’s Indigo O2 with a theme surrounding his life as a son of peter.
SEE: Basketmouth Valentine’s comedy show in Manchester – February 2018
In previous years, Basketmouth comedy show featured different artists and comedian. No suggestions that there will be guest appearances, there will be music and his previous one-man shows has been a sold-out success
Get your tickets below!!!
Date + Time: 7.00pm – 11.30pm, Sun 10th February
Venue: London indigO at the O2
in Greenwich, London, SE10 0AX
Price: From £18.75
Genre: Afro, Nigerian, Music, Comedy, Events
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Just when you thought you got wagwan and bomboclat in the bag, you start to hear uckers and dun know.
Although Black British slangs – from a mix London’s grime music and Jamaican Language, patois – has been around a long time, but the likes of Dapaah, Stormzy and JHus are hyping it more than ever before.
Starting with the bufftings, then the generals and the peaks, here are some eye opening worldwide trending slangs to keep you in the game – bearing in mind most of these depend in the context.
SteffLon Don and Dont Jealous Me comedian, Tolu are among stars pledging to lead a planned national anti-slavery march in London in support of the #saynotoslavery campaign.
The march comes following a CNN video footage which confirmed rumours of black Africans being sold in Libya.
In the disturbing video, a ‘human’ auctioneer is heard shouting “900… Continue reading
His Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi – Ooni of Ife is being hosted by top UK executives following his royal arrival to London on November 20th.
He arrived Birmingham on Friday, conversing with an English woman in Yoruba before meeting the Vice Chairman of Birmingham University and addressing students.
He was later entertained with a Yoruba-styled Continue reading
Valentine’s day may seem a long time away, but it is just over 2 months away before Basketmouth returns to unite and make UK comedy lovers laugh at the pretigious Hilton hotel, Manchester.
Last year’s huge number of turnouts in London secured an immediate date for 2018, with Manchester’s Hilton the hotspot for the event.
Confirmation of Wo specialist – YBNL’s Olamide – means the £19 early birds tickets may finish quicker than expected, and Ugandan comedian, Patrick Salvado is also billed.
Date + Time: 6.00pm – 11pm, Sun 9th February Continue reading
Valentine’s day may seem a long time away, but it is just over 2 months away before Basketmouth returns to unite and make UK comedy lovers laugh.
With nearly 10,000 people turning up earlier, it successes delivered an instant date for next year 2018, with 2 dates for 2 different locations confirmed.
Confirmation of ‘Wo’ artist – YBNL’s Olamide – means the £19 early birds tickets may finish quicker than expected, and Ugandan comedian, Patrick Salvado is also billed.
Date + Time: 6.00pm – 11pm, Sun 11th February Continue reading
Nigerian Britico comedian Don’t Jealous Me and wife, Yemi, are expecting!
The young ‘relationship goals’ couple dropped photos of a glowing ready to pop Continue reading
Oya oya ask your mummy
Awon eleyi awon eleyi won bad gon
Oya oya ask your daddy
Awon eleyi awon eleyi won bad
Wizkid: ‘Don’t Dull’
Crowds gathered at Lagos Corner and RBMA ‘culture clash’ soundsystem to enjoy Naija vibes at the Notting Carnival 2017.
Global music instituition, Red Bull’s Music Academy (RBMA) hosted a variety of stars – Ludacris, Continue reading
They met for the first time at their wedding in Nigeria after 3 months of Facebook dating, but retired grandma, Angela is insisting CJ is her soulmate and should be able to come and live with her in the UK.
Angela who has 3 sons aged 50, 47 and 43, and 6 grandchildren met the gorgeous man back in 2015, 6 months after her second marriage collapsed. A month later, CJ, an Igbo computer engineer, popped the question via Skype.
So far they have spent £20,000 (N10Million) for visas and flights back and forth, their hope now is an approval on CJ’ student visa to study masters in computing.
Pidgin is at the height of its game right now. A language considered as low class is making waves mehn.
Words like mehn and mbok – technically of Ibibio language that has transitioned – are trending on social media.
Commenters are now expressing themselves on Nigerian news platforms online with pidgin like never before, because e dey sweet for body. Even the BBC launched their own pidgin corner on the web.
To tell you this language is becoming the biz-nits is an understatement, but here are some basics to keep you up to speed with pidgin English speaker. Continue reading
Black talented youths emerged from the African Pride Awards 2017 which took place to recognise Black stars inspiring our race.
It brought about acts including ‘Comedian of the Year’ winner – Michael Dapaah.
There was another rising star though – in the form of Mikes Comedyy.
Mike like Dapaah is a comedian, rapper and actor, whose current jokes centre around a Nigerian Dad constantly irritated by his British son’s ways. The skits are kind of dark but hilarious.
Behind the act, is a determined young guy with a promising future but only if hope his colourful past does not mingle with his future.
5 things we did not know about Mikes Comedyy Continue reading
Man’s not hot! Heard that phrase before?
The guy once said “I am gonna be a superstar! Watch me”.
Seven years after that statement, Michael Dapaah was crowned ‘Comedian of the Year‘ at the African Pride Awards 2017.
Micheal is literally one of those over-nite sensations thanks to social media.
His comedy skits on Instagram became a magnate for many, attracting 10k folowers in February 2017, 20k a little over a month later and 50k by April – not to talk of facebook and other media platforms.
As of this post – some 4 months later – 180k people are Insta fans of the 24 year old best friend of Stormzy.
Here are 5 interesting facts about Michael Dapaah Continue reading
Competition lines were drawn on Saturday, as Black stars gathered at the 2nd African Pride Awards 2017 in London, to discover who won the reputable #APA trophy.
Four to five Black celebrities considered top of their games were put in categories to be nominated by the public.
It was artists like Maleek Berry vs Stormzy in one category, comedians – Mike Dapaah vs Mikes Comedyy, Youtube queens Estare vs Grace Ajilore.
Who came out on top? Find out below Continue reading
After 13 years of failed asylums, Home Office battles and court refusals, Aderonke finally won her legal war to remain in the UK based on her sexuality.
Aderonke is openly and proudly gay.
On paper, her ‘asylum based on sexuality’ should have been a plain sailing stamp of approval since legally you only need to show ‘real risk’ of life if returned to birth country.
Former president Goodluck Jonathan signed a bill in 2014 that criminalised same-sex relationship with up to 14 years in prison, before this gays were never accepted talk-less of now.
However, series of events since Aderonke’ arrival to the UK complicated matters, leading to a High court judge branding her a liar.