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Serena, Venus, Osaka Bring Sport, Style And Statement To 2026 Met Gala

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Tennis stars Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Naomi Osaka delivered a combo of athletic prestige and high fashion at the 2026 Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art under the theme “Fashion Is Art”.

Venus, serving as one of the evening’s co-chairs, made history as the third tennis player to take on the role, following Serena in 2019 and Osaka in 2021.

She arrived in a sparkling black Swarovski gown, designed with an off-the-shoulder silhouette and a sculptural, diamond-encrusted neckline that extended across her chest and arms.

The look, paired with her husband Andrea Preti, leaned heavily into the night’s artistic theme.

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Beyond fashion, Venus used the platform to spotlight gender disparities in sports science, wearing earrings inscribed with “six percent”, a reference to research indicating that only a small fraction of sports science studies focus on women.

She described the gala as a meaningful moment to draw attention to that imbalance, while also celebrating individuality and body diversity.

Serena, a longtime Met Gala fixture, supported her sister throughout the festivities while generating significant buzz of her own.

Ahead of the main event, she turned heads at a pre-gala party hosted by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, wearing a sculptural grey mini dress by Magda Butrym.

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At a separate dinner hosted by Anna Wintour, she opted for a bold red sequin gown by LaQuan Smith, a daring look that sparked mixed reactions online but dominated conversation.

On the Met carpet, Serena maintained her commanding presence, reinforcing her reputation for blending athletic strength with high fashion. Her appearances, often alongside her sister, highlighted their enduring influence both on and off the court.

Meanwhile, Osaka embraced avant-garde fashion with a custom white sculptural gown by Robert Wun.

The design featured exaggerated shoulders, red feather detailing and a matching headpiece, with her hands styled to appear dipped in red paint, creating a dramatic, performance-art effect that aligned closely with the exhibition’s theme.

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Together, the trio highlighted the growing intersection between sport and fashion, particularly the influence of female athletes on global style conversations.

Beyond the red carpet, the event also raised funds for the Costume Institute, while amplifying conversations around women’s visibility in sport and culture, a message strongly echoed by the presence and voices of these tennis icons.

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Finally, Peller, Jarvis pick date for white wedding

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Famous Nigerian TikTok creators Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, and Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, better known as Jarvis, have announced that their white wedding will take place on August 1, 2026.

The couple made the announcement in a video shared on their verified social media pages on Saturday, confirming the date for the highly anticipated ceremony.Africans & Diaspora

The announcement has since ignited online, with fans, fellow content creators, and several celebrities flooding their comment sections with congratulatory messages and best wishes ahead of the wedding.

The upcoming church wedding comes just weeks after the couple completed their traditional marriage rites.

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Recall that in June, Peller travelled to Benin City, Edo State, where he formally met Jarvis’ family in line with customary marriage traditions.

During the visit, he fulfilled the traditional marriage requirements, including the payment of the bride price, marking an important milestone in their relationship.

The couple also shared photos and videos from their civil wedding, indicating that they had begun the legal process of formalising their union before proceeding with the white wedding.

With the announcement of the August 1 ceremony, many supporters have expressed anticipation for what is expected to be one of the biggest influencer weddings of the year, as the pair continue to receive an outpouring of love and congratulations across social media.

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“School Might Truly Be A Scam” After-All – Jim Iyke

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Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has sparked conversation after arguing that financial success is not always learned in classrooms, insisting that many of life’s greatest wealth lessons came from experienced traders and mentors rather than professors.

Speaking on Joey Akan’s podcast, Jim questioned whether many lecturers truly outperform the students they teach when it comes to succeeding in the real world.

“Can we even argue about the people that are our tutors, our professors? How many of them are really doing well in life? Haven’t you exceeded every tutor that ever sat in the classroom to tell you the dynamics of how to survive in the economic world?” he asked.

Recalling a recent encounter with one of his former professors, the actor said, “I met my professor recently, God bless his soul. We all knew who was doing better when we sat on that plane. I had to look back to greet him; he had to look forward to greet me. Somebody sat in business class, but that’s not the point.”

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According to Jim, blindly following everything he learned in school would not have brought him the success he enjoys today.

“I’ll tell you what worked, it’s what the uncles spoke to me, the traders that barely went to school but amassed untold wealth. The father that sat in front of me and told me, ‘Forget all that book. This is a time to be ruthless, this is a time to conform, this is a time to stoop to conquer.’”

He further argued that many of the world’s richest people did not build their fortunes through academic qualifications alone, adding, “Some of the wealthiest men in the world did not get it from classrooms. How many of them have PhDs? I have a PhD that works for me.”

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It Took 18 Years For Me To Have My Twins – Veteran Actor Ricardo Agbor

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Veteran Nollywood actor Ricardo Agbor has shared the emotional story of his 18-year wait to become a father, revealing that he and his wife were blessed with twins after nearly two decades of marriage.

Speaking in an interview with AfricanAList, Agbor said he remained committed to his wife throughout the difficult period despite societal expectations.

“I wanted to get married to a particular lady; I married her regardless of where she is from. She is not from my tribe. So ordinarily, we were supposed to have strife; no, it was very fair.”

Recalling their journey to parenthood, the actor said he never stopped believing and specifically asked God to bless them with twins.

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“It took 18 years for me to have the twins. And I waited. God knows, 18 years and they are 14 now, so I told God I wanted twins.”

“So while that wait was on, if it were someone else, he would cross. But at the end of the day, I have twins. I have a boy and a girl. I asked God what I wanted.”

Agbor also described losing his mother as the most heartbreaking experience of his life.

He said after weeks of treatment without improvement, doctors advised that she be flown to South Africa, but she asked to be moved to another hospital in Surulere instead.

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“My mom died right in my arms… It was my mom that told me to take her away from that place. As I was carrying her into the car, she gave up.”

The actor said the tragedy left him shattered. “I think that was the first time I cried in my life. I don’t cry. If I cry, maybe it is in a movie and it is a role. So I cried. It was painful.”

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