Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

MTN’s Funso Aina named ‘Innovator of the Year’ in Europe, M-East, Africa.‎ By Elegbede Abiodun Funso Aina, MTN Nigeria’s Senior Manager, External Relations, has been announced ‘Innovator of the Year’ in the brands category at the SABRE IN2 awards. The SABRE IN2 awards recognise works that highlights the expanding scope of the PR profession, from content creation to the evaluation process using data and analytics to inform, enhance and evaluate campaign successes across the globe. The award was presented at the PRovoke EMEA Summit in Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten Frankfurt, Germany. Funso, a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations…

Next to Messi: Bukayo Saka the best player – Tony Adams‎ By Elegbede Abiodun Former Arsenal captain Tony Adams has claimed that England star Bukayo Saka is the best player in world football apart from World Cup winner Lionel Messi. Saka, who has been Mikel Arteta’s talisman at the Emirates this season with 22 goal contributions in 28 league appearances, is bidding to clinch Arsenal’s first title in two decades – and is impressing on the international stage as well. Continuing to impress under England boss Gareth Southgate, the 21-year-old winger netted a glorious goal from outside the box…

Falcons’ Oparanozie’s Return Brings Delight Fans‏ By Elegbede Abiodun There was massive jubilation among some football faithful following the return of displaced Super Falcons striker Desire Oparanozie to the national team ahead of the country’s pre-World Cup friendlies in Turkey next month, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Head coach, Randy Waldrum, on Sunday released the list of the invited for friendlies against Haiti women’s national team and World Cup co-hosts New Zealand. The exhibition in Turkey is part of the Nigeria Football Federation’s plan to prepare the Falcons for the World Cup scheduled holds July 20 to August 20. The…

Offia: 18-year-old inspired by NBA star Curry By Adeniyi Ifetayo Few basketball prospects can boast of squaring up against their national teams at the age of 13, but for Abel Offia, who turned 18 on February 14, 2023, this opportunity came just a year after he started playing the sport. The Edo-born basketball athlete revealed to PUNCH Sports Extra that his love for the game was influenced by a female basketball player he met at a court in Benin. “I started basketball when I was in Benin at 12 years old. I saw a lady playing basketball, so I…

Victor Boniface to replace Victor Osimhen!‍ By Elegbede Abiodun Napoli identify Boniface as Osimhen replacement According to media reports on Belgian portal Nieuwsblad Serie A leaders Napoli are reportedly considering signing Union Saint-Gilloise striker Victor Boniface as a potential replacement for compatriot Victor Osimhen who has been on the radar of top clubs in Europe. Apart from the fact that both players were born in Lagos, they also share some similarities. The 22-year-old Nigerian forward joined the Belgian side last summer from Bodo/Glimt in a deal worth around €2m, a price that looks like a bargain in hindsight…

Kidjo Angelique Bags 2023 Polar Music Prize By Adeniyi Ifetayo Iconic Benin singer and Grammy award winner, Angelique Kidjo won one of Europe’s top music prizes,the 2023 Polar Music Prize. The music star, Kidjo would be honoured along with Britain’s Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, and Estonian composer Arvo Part. The five-times Grammy winner, described by the organizers of Sweden’s Polar Music Prize as “one of the greatest singer-songwriters in international music”, sings in native Fon and Yoruba languages as well as in French and English. Dubbed “Africa’s premier diva” by Time magazine, Kidjo is best known for…

Olusola Sanusi is redefining journalism as a 21st century woman, wife, mum and boss lady * Olusola Sanusi combines being head of entertainment news at Legit.ng, with being a wife and a mother of three * For 20 years, she has practised journalism, and honed her skills in the media by undertaking many training and grasping developmental opportunities. * Olusola leads a team of editors who are very familiar with Nigeria’s entertainment terrain, and their audience is forever grateful for the exciting and unique reporting skills they bring to their news stories. Olusola Sanusi warmly welcomes the ‘Top Media Amazon’…

The Award winning journalist and Reporter with Ben tv London, Mr Adeniyi Ifetayo has finally added another feather to his cap. On Saturday 25th of March, 23 he graduated from the National Open University of Nigeria with BSC in Entrepreneurs and Business Management. We, at Megastar magazine, rejoice with our Boss for this laudable achievement for the journey which started in 2011 with his believe that it’s not too late to start afresh and you are never too Old to learn. Mr Adeniyi Ifetayo who doubles as an Entrepreneur and the Publisher of Megastar magazine has over 15 years experience…

Speaking with Kamal Adisa, a motion graphics designer working at RCA Records, a label under Sony Music Entertainment. Kamal Adisa is a 24 year old visual artist Kamal specialises in animating song and album artwork, editing promotional videos, and conceptualising engaging lyric videos and visualisers. He has worked with Doja Cat, Sza, Wizkid, and Steve Lacey. He was also part of the team that launched albums like Made in Lagos (Wizkid), Planet Her (Doja Cat), and Denim (Odunsi the Engine). Here’s his story; “I’ve always done fine art since I was little and I am currently 24. I grew…

Osimhen’s Secret Fitness Diet! …Italian media says semolina, egusi and beans has helped Napoli striker stay strong Ever wondered why Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is so energetic, bullish and never seems to tire out during games? Well, now you’ll know, after Corriere del Mezzogiorno recently revealed the secret to the Nigeria international’s fitness. The 24-year-old has taken Italian football by storm and has become one of the most prolific strikers in Europe, pushing Napoli in their Scudetto chase and seeing them through multiple tests this season. The 24-year-old is enjoying a brilliant season at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, scoring…