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Dwyane Wade pose Naked On The Cover Of ESPN’s Body Issue (PHOTOs)
34-year-old three-time NBA champion, Dwyane Wade, who is married to, Gabrielle Union, one of the most accomplished women on the planet, has stripped n*ked on the cover of ESPN Magazine’s Body Issue.
The 12-time All-Star who is one of the most in-demand athletes on the planet was reportedly approached about the issue which is focused on self-growth and empowerment, several times, and he passed without a second thought for almost seven years.
Speaking with ABC News, he said: “It wasn’t like even, Maybe it was like, ‘Absolutely not’ every time. I just wasn’t comfortable with the notion of posing n*ked in front of a photographer. It never was something I thought I wanted to do…. A lot of people say, ‘You’re a professional athlete, how could you not embrace your body?’ But it was from a lot of insecurities in my life growing up in a kid.”
While speaking about feelings inside that people don’t get to see which stem from his upbringing, being from the broken home, the Chicago native said: “Even though you become great at a sport, people cheer you on, those insecurities don’t necessarily go away,” he said.
Wade “still doesn’t know” what changed his mind this year in posing n*ked for the magazine, but he has an idea of where some of this personal growth has come from – his wife, Gabrielle Union.
“When I got married to my wife, I would never walk around on vacation with my shirt off. I would always have something on, something covered and she was like, ‘What are you doing, you weirdo? It took me a few years, even by myself in the house walking around naked,” he said.
Over almost two years of marriage, Wade said his relationship with his actress, model, and activist wife has solidified his view of the “purpose” of such a union, “to help each other grow as people.”
“I think we’ve both done that for each other. I get to see a different side of her no one else does and her insecurities, and she gets to know mine as well. We go out and are public figures, so we share that [with the world] but we don’t share it all…. I think that’s one of the things that drove me to be in a relationship with her and even get married…. I felt that she has been helping me be a better person,” he said.
Celebrities
Plantashun Boiz attempted reunions failed because I wasn’t invited, says Blackface
Blackface, the Nigerian dancehall singer, says Plantashun Boiz, a defunct music group, multiple attempts to reunite failed because he was not included.
Formed in 2000 with 2Baba and Faze, Plantashun Boiz disbanded in 2004 but briefly reunited in 2007 for an album.
In a recent episode of the ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ podcast, the host asked Blackface if there was any chance that the group might come back together.
The singer disclosed that his colleagues had attempted to reunite without him but were unsuccessful.
“Without me, they have tried and they have failed. Many times. You saw them in all those shows that they were going,” he said.
“They tried but they failed. But what I must say is I’m the plantation. So let it be known. Forget the fake memo that they spread before.”
In September, Blackface called for the reunion of the defunct music group.
He urged fans to join the mission, emphasising that “unity is strength, not division”.
“My people oya make una talk put mouth for this matter! We are on a mission for world peace and it’s not a small-time thing,” he said in pidgin English.
Since 2015, Blackface constantly tackled 2Baba for recording 2004 hit ‘African Queen’ which he claimed he wrote.
In 2017, he argued that 2Baba “sabotaged” his career in the music industry.
Celebrities
Despite feud, Peter Okoye celebrates Paul on 43rd birthday
Peter ‘Mr P’ Okoye, the Nigerian singer, has celebrated Paul ‘Rudeboy’ Okoye, his twin brother, on their 43rd birthday amid their ongoing feud.
The twin brothers have been in the public eyes since their second fallout in August.
They had their first rift in 2017 which led to the dissolution of Psquare, their music brand. Though they reunited in November 2021, their reconciliation was short-lived.
Paul recently revealed another fallout, accusing Peter of orchestrating his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Peter, however, denied the allegations and accused Jude Okoye, their older brother, of diverting millions of dollars from their joint account into a secret company.
Responding to the accusations, Jude said he had done everything possible, even “sacrificing himself,” to mend the rift between his brothers.
In an Instagram post on Monday, Peter shared several photos showcasing their growth over the years.
He also celebrated their birthday while wishing himself as well as his twin brother more wins.
Celebrities
Tiwa Savage calls out Wizkid fan for bullying
Wizkid’s group of fans collectively known as “Wizkid FC” are popular for their vehement support for Wizkid and their antagonism toward those considered his rivals.
Tiwa Savage is the latest artist to call out Wizkid FC for harassment after some members of the fanbase mocked her for releasing a song on the same day as Wizkid.
On November 15, 2024, Ruger released his new song ‘Toma Toma’ featuring Tiwa Savage which she shared on her Instagram page with the caption “Told yall this one is special. The @rugerofficial called and I answered”.
In response, a Wizkid fan said “Dey play, nothing special pass Wizzy hits”.
The reply rubbed off wrongly on Tiwa Savage who said “Because I am promoting music? WTF…y’all are not fans anymore ooo you guys are actual bullies”.
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