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Nigerian music star Tems becomes co-owner of MLS club San Diego FC

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Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems and a two-time Grammy Award winner, has become a partner in San Diego FC (SDFC) by joining the ownership group of the Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion team through her company, The Leading Vibe.

This investment is made in partnership with Pave Investments, an African private investment firm, with Tunde Folawiyo and Kwamena Afful from Pave also joining the ownership group.

She conveyed her excitement, stating, “I am thrilled to join San Diego FC’s ownership group and to be part of a club that celebrates creativity, culture, and the power of community.”

Tems shared this in a statement. “Football has a unique way of bringing people together, and I am excited to help build something special in San Diego.”

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SDFC CEO Tom Penn welcomed the partnership, stating, “Tems is an extraordinary artist and cultural force worldwide. We are honored to have her join our club and bring her visionary perspective to San Diego FC. Her passion for empowering the next generation aligns perfectly with our mission.”

Tems has joined a diverse ownership group that includes actress and producer Issa Rae, former Spanish footballer Juan Mata, retired U.S. Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, and MLB star Manny Machado as part-owners of San Diego FC.

This group aligns with the club’s vision, which emphasizes youth development and international talent, highlighted by its partnership with the Right to Dream Academy.

San Diego FC is set to make its MLS debut on Sunday, February 23, 2025, against LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park. The club will play its first home game on March 1, 2025, at Snapdragon Stadium against St. Louis CITY SC.

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Nigerian controversial music singer Portable Zazzu throw stone on James Brown

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Another fight activated between Controversial Music Artise Habeeb Okikoola popularly known as Portable Zazzu and the Nigeria Cross dresser James Brown

Portable Zazzu via his verified social media handle posted three video to settle the difference between him and the James Brown.

Portable Zazzu noted that despite All the bragging up and down James Brown did not have single house or car at Lekki and he will come on social media to brag of what he no have.

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Portable further his words as he stated that James Brown rented single apartment in Lekki has been given quick notice and all his belongs has been thrown out by the owner of the house.

Portable advise James Brown to stop his fake life, and he also advised him to seek for help from his senior colleague Bobrisky.

He note how James Brown was influenced by Bobrisky

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SAD! How actress Nweje passed on after stomach surgery

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Nkechi Nweje, the Nollywood actress, has passed away after a brief illness.

Stanley Ontop, the movie producer, announced her demise via an Instagram post.

Stanley expressed his shock and disbelief, stating that he couldn’t post about her passing earlier because it felt like a “dream” to him.

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The filmmaker also shared a heartfelt tribute to Nkechi, describing her as his “best friend and mentor”.

He recalled their last conversation during the “Queenth saga,” where she advised him to stop. He ended the post by saying, “I am still speechless”.

“Nollywood in tears as we lost one of our vibrant Nollywood actress @nkechi.nweje After a brief illness. Couldn’t post since morning because it was like a dream to me,” he wrote.

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“Ezigbo Nwanyi Onitsha, rest in peace ma’am, my best friend, she always call me on phone advising me. The last time we spoke was during Queenth saga, she said Ontop stop. Am still speechless.”

In a subsequent post, Stanley revealed that Nkechi’s death was due to complications from a stomach surgery she underwent in November 2024.

He quoted family sources as saying she had been healing perfectly well until recently when she started experiencing pains again and eventually passed away.

“According to family source, she died from complications gotten from the surgery she had last year November 2024. She had a major operation in her stomach last year but was healing perfectly well until yesterday she couldn’t bear the pains again and she gave up the ghost,” he wrote.

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Nkechi had a distinguished career in Nollywood, spanning over decades and featuring in over 100 movies. She was highly regarded for her portrayal of mother characters and her versatility in acting.

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‘Your life has spoilt’, ‘Fame miss road’ — Portable, James Brown engage in dispute on Instagram

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James Brown, the crossdresser, and singer Portable have engaged in a heated war of words on social media.

The drama started after Brown shared a video of himself swimming on Instagram.

The post prompted the ‘Zazoo Zeh’ hitmaker to launch a series of insults in the comment section.

Portable’s comments included derogatory words and personal attacks. He claimed Brown’s life was “spoilt” and that he didn’t have a house to sleep in. He also referred to Brown as an “unfortunate being”.

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“Your life has spoilt | You that does not have a house to sleep|Just go meet your friend Bob|Unfortunate being,” Portable wrote.

Brown fired back at the singer, referring to him as someone who doesn’t deserve to be famous.

“See this fame miss road | You wish, me way dey enjoy | Go and meet your tattoo artist for a refund| It is your life that has spoilt, it would not be well with you,” he wrote.

Since they gained fame, Brown and Portable have always been in the news for controversial reasons.

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Brown, known for his bold and unapologetic style, has been involved in several high-profile feuds and controversies.

His rise to fame was marked by a viral video where he made a grammatical blunder — “they didn’t caught me” — following his arrest a few years ago.

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Portable, on the other hand, has been embroiled in numerous controversies, including public altercations and social media spats.

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Born Habeeb Okikiola, Portable gained popularity in December 2021 with his hit single ‘Zazoo Zeh,’ featuring Olamide and Poco Lee.

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