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Photos and video of Michael Essien in Milan to join AC Milan

“>Chelsea have reached an agreement for the transfer of midfielder Michael Essien to AC Milan, the Barclays Premier League club have announced. The 31-year-old has found opportunities limited at Stamford Bridge since returning from a loan spell at Real Madrid last season and had permission from Jose Mourinho to leave. A Chelsea statement on Friday […]

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“>IT’S A DEAL! Essien joins AC Milan + SEE PHOTOSChelsea have reached an agreement for the transfer of midfielder Michael Essien to AC Milan, the Barclays Premier League club have announced. The 31-year-old has found opportunities limited at Stamford Bridge since returning from a loan spell at Real Madrid last season and had permission from Jose Mourinho to leave.

A Chelsea statement on Friday night confirmed a deal had been struck with Milan for the Ghana international. It read: ‘Chelsea Football Club and AC Milan have reached an agreement for the transfer of Michael Essien to the Serie A side.‘Essien has travelled to Italy and the completion of the move is subject to him agreeing personal terms with Milan and passing a medical examination.’

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Milan were one of a number of interested parties and earlier on Friday announced Essien was expected in northern Italy later in the day.

A statement on acmilan.com read: ‘Michael Essien in expected in the city this evening.’

And after arriving in the Italian city, Essien told Milan Channel: ‘I’m happy to be here. I will do my best for Milan and I hope to be ready to play.

‘I spoke with Mr (Clarence) Seedorf (the Milan head coach) two days ago. I cannot wait to be available.

‘I really want to thank the chairman and the team and thanks to Mourinho, who has allowed me to wear the Rossoneri shirt.’

Essien made over 250 appearances for Chelsea after joining them from Lyon for £24.4million in 2005, although he also suffered from a number of serious knee injuries during his time in England.

This season he has only featured in 13 matches after returning from his loan stint with Madrid, where he also played under Mourinho.

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Photos: Red carpet fashion from the 2022 People’s Choice Awards

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The 48th People’s Choice Awards took place in California on Tuesday night, with stars of music, television and fashion turning out for the occasion.

Among those in attendance at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica were Ryan Reynolds, who was honoured with the People’s Icon Award; Lizzo, who received the People’s Champion honour; and Shania Twain, who was named this year’s Music Icon.

Twain wore an attention-grabbing custom look by Rodarte for the occasion, featuring a leopard hood, mesh panelling and black velvet skirt.

See how more photos of the stars on the red carpet.

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Ijekimora activates new single “Fire” with intimate concert in Accra at Tunnel Lounge – SEE PHOTOS

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Ijekimora – The Nigerian Afrobeats Singer has activated her new single “Fire” in Ghana with an intimate concert held on Friday, November 25, 2022.

 

“Fire”, her latest single which features South African Heavyweight, Busiswa, had a first time performance before audience at the plush restaurant located at Airport Residential Area, same premises as Silver Fox Ghana.

 

The night saw Ijekimora serenading audience to not just her latest single “Fire” but as well as her previously released songs “Sexy Papa”, Temptation” and “Stand By Me” (which featured Seyi Vibez). The night was also used to highlight her upcoming EP titled “Kimorality”.

 

The gig was steered by her Management as part of plans to fully activate her here in Ghana and the West African Region. Ijekimora is a Nigerian by birth but stayed in Dallas, USA, for a long time before relocating to Nigeria to pursue her music career. The Singer who has a soft spot for Ghana says she sees Ghana as her second home. Ever since she decided to go mainstream, she always does a Media Tour in Ghana prior to her releases.

 

Stream “Fire” here on Digital Stores: https://azuri.lnk.to/Fire

Listen on Audiomack: https://audiomack.com/ijekimora/song/fire

Watch “Fire” Official Video featuring Busiswa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdIKUm9dlks

 

Below are some exclusive images from her activation concert at Tunnel Lounge:p5 p20 p17 p15 K44

 

Connect with Ijekimora on social media via her handles below:

Facebook – Ijekimora

Instagram – @ijekimora

Twitter – @ijekimora

Snapchat – @ijekimora

 

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Photos: Mr Drew concludes Seleey concert 2022 in epic style

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The second iteration of Mr Drew’s concert came to a successful close over the weekend, more immense than the first.

Striking is the word! Mr Drew’s just-ended Seleey concert 2022 was nothing short of epic, top to bottom. It was a long, fun-packed night that saw the Highly Spiritual Music artist bring the explosive ambiance at his open-air venue to a memorable close, following an unreal list of performers, stunning team-ups and a row of outstanding performances from the man of the hour himself.

On Saturday night (November 26), Mallam was on fire the entire time and for a good reason. There was no dull moment; the ambiance at its Kokroko Station was explosive, buzzing with the voices of the thousands that were present to sing along with the town’s hottest export yet, Mr Drew and the exclusive lineup of artists tipped to show up on the dazzling stage with him: Medikal, Kuami Eugene, Sista Afia, KiDi, Fameye and Empress Gifty, among others and what an experience it was.

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In addition to performing some of his biggest hits – ‘Dayana’, ‘Mood’, ‘S3k3’ and the much-recent ‘2 Shots’ – for fans, Mr Drew had an even bigger surprise brewing unbeknownst to the crowd. He soon upped the intensity of their roars by unveiling a trio of appearances that saw Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, and Shatta Wale take to the stage with him to immortalize the already feature-packed night.

Sharing his thoughts on what he achieved two nights ago, the vocal powerhouse said: “Big shoutouts to my co-stars – you already know how we do – for coming through to shakeup Mallam with me last Saturday. The turnout was crazy! I’m glad I could give fans another amazing time ahead of December’s festivities for the second time in two years. We’re certainly doing this again: SELEEY to the whole wiase”.

Mr Drew concludes Seleey concert 2022 in epic style

Mr Drew and Kuami Eugene

 

Done in partnership with DEEPLIVE AFRICA CONCEPT and Highly Spiritual Music (Mr Drew’s label), the Seleey concert 2022 is sponsored by HD+ (via HD+ Decoder) and Malta Guinness, powered by Twitchouse Marketing Services Limited and is arguably the show to beat this year as it stands. Just like last year’s iteration, there was a clean-up exercise organized on the concert’s grounds hours before the show, all facilitated by Malta Guinness, who distributed some merchandise to participants shortly after.

With the eventful night now immortalized in the minds and hearts of fans, next year couldn’t come any sooner for some.

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Photos: Red carpet looks from the 2022 Soul Train Awards

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The 2022 Soul Train Awards took place on Saturday, November 26, and the top stars attended looking their best. (more…)

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What your favourite Nigerian stars wore to ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ premiere in Lagos

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The filmmakers and cast from Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever celebrated the film’s upcoming release earlier last night at the film’s first official African premiere at Filmhouse Cinemas IMAX Lekki in Lagos.

Director Ryan Coogler, along with Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Tenoch Huerta Mejía. along with local musicians featured in the film, Seni Saraki, Teni Zaccheaus, Bloody Civilian, P Priime, Cracker Mallo, Lady Donli, LMBSKN, Bolaji Williams, Olamiji “G-Lammy” Sodiya, Uzo Nwabudike and DBN Gogo joined dignitaries and guests at the black carpet premiere event.

Also present were some of the Nigerian showbiz’s leading men and women. Here is what some of them wore to the Wakanda-themed premiere!

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Marvel Studios’ Black Panther remains the number one film in both East and West Africa and, in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, fans will welcome back some familiar faces whilst being introduced to brand new characters. In the film, Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira) and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba) fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda. Introducing Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, ruler of a hidden undersea nation, the film also stars Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Mabel Cadena and Alex Livinalli.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever opens in theatres across Africa on 11 November 2022.

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Ghana Black Stars legends unite to promote Ghana’s upcoming participation in the World Cup

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The FIFA World Cup will kick off this year on 20th November 2022 in Qatar, with the first fixture between Ecuador and Qatar. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) in partnership with the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana organised a walk and a dinner with the country’s football legends to create awareness ahead of the World Cup. This event was powered by betPawa who are the official sponsors of the betPawa Premier League. betPawa were also the official content sponsors of the event.

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The day started with a walk dubbed “Walk With The Legends” which began from Ayi Mensah valley and ended at the top of Aburi Mountain. A dinner was held on the same day in the evening at the Event Center in East Legon for Ghanaian football legends and some former Black Stars players.

Speaking at the event, the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mr. Kurt Edwin Okraku commented “Today betPawa is here with us to once again prove to all that they are determined to ensure that the love for football is returned”.

He further emphasized the association’s appreciation to betPawa in ensuring that Ghanaian football gets the necessary support across the board in its quest to bring back the love and passion for football.IMG 5191

Both events were attended by Executive Council Members of the Ghana Football Association, The Retired National Footballers Association, the Professional Football Association of Ghana (PFAG), Government Officials, Broadcasters, and other invited guests within the Football ecosystem.

Some of the notable personalities from the sports fraternity who attended the two events include Hon. Mustapha Ussif, Minister of Sports; Kurt Edwin Okraku, President of the Ghana Football Association, Executive Council Members, former Bayern Munich superstar and President of PFAG Samuel Osei Kuffour, former captain of the Black Stars Asamoah Gyan, former Ghana defender, and Deputy CAF Secretary Anthony Baffour, Augustine Arhinful, Laryea Kingston, 1978 African Best Player Abdul Razak and Derek Boateng among others.

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betPawa are committed to transforming football in Ghana through the construction of the betPawa Football Arena in Prampram. The stadium that is under construction will become a FIFA Star Grade 1 surface with a 3,000-capacity stand, two changing rooms for teams and match officials, and storage and media rooms at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre for Excellence.

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