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Nigerian-born British Boxer, Anthony Joshua Receives Ooni of Ife’s Personal Congratulatory Letter
Nigerian-born British boxer, Anthony Joshua, who recently won the World heavyweight Championship title, has received congratulatory messages and accolades from all spheres of life. The most recent being from His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja11, the Ooni of Ife.
Anthony Joshua was presented with the Ooni of Ife’s official congratulations by a leading Nigerian boxer Larry Ekundayo Thursday night at the 02 Arena in London, U.K. The Nigerian boxing hero, Anthony Joshua, could not shield how ecstatic he felt.
Announcing this to the press crews, Larry Ekundayo said, ”I was hugely honoured to be asked by the Ooni of Ife to deliver his personal congratulation letter directly to Anthony Joshua. The Ooni has really got behind Nigerian boxers, as he is one of Nigeria’s visionary leaders, lover of sport and youth development having seen the potential for Nigeria to deliver World Champions of our own! ”
The letter which was facilitated by Nigerian Lawyer – Bob Olukoya Esq., was hand delivered to Anthony Joshua by elite Nigerian fighter, Larry Ekundayo and Ben Gray, the Commercial Agent for Nigerian boxers recognised for specialising in helping Nigeria to deliver on its huge wealth of boxing talent.
After reading it over and again, Anthony beamed at its contents and was mortified with honor to receive it. He felt so elated as to even promising to frame the letter for a wall space in his home. He looked forward to meeting the Ooni in person one day. Joshua and his team are already in early discussions with World Class Athletes based in London to visit Nigeria on an official tour of the country, so there is every chance that the Heavyweight King will be meeting the King of the Yoruba people in the near future.
The Yoruba King was the first Nigerian leader to officially have his congratulatory letter hand delivered and recognised by Anthony Joshua. Recall that the Ooni already blessed, endorse and supported other Nigerian boxers (Larry Ekundayo and Olusegun Ajose), a fact which did not go unnoticed by the Heavyweight King. The Champion, who is very proud of his Nigerian roots, was touched by the personal letter, and he expressed a genuine interest in hearing how Nigeria had gotten behind him for his recent win.
Anthony encouraged all Nigerians to get behind their boxers, especially Ekundayo, ahead of his forthcoming Commonwealth title bout and even recorded a special, personalised message for Larry, which will be released in the coming weeks.
Finally, after delivering the letter, Ben Gray said “It was wonderful to be able to help promote Nigeria in this way, and Anthony and his team couldn’t have been more welcoming to us because they know how we have helped represent Nigerian boxing.
Now that the Ooni of Ife and the Alaafin of Oyo have led the way I hope that Nigerians everywhere will recognize the huge asset that Anthony and other Nigerian boxers are to their country. This is particularly valuable to the country in helping create positive news stories about Nigeria on the international stage, and as a result, I hope we will see proper support of your incredible, world class talent”.
Entertainment
Olajumoke Onibread recounts struggles as she returns as radio host
Olajumoke Orisaguna, the model better known as Olajumoke Onibread, has launched her talk show titled ‘Kilon Shele’.
The former bread seller turned model joined City FM as a radio presenter following a long hiatus from the spotlight.
Speaking at a news conference in Lagos on Wednesday, Orisaguna expressed gratitude to TY Bello, the renowned photographer who played a pivotal role in her rise to fame in 2016.
The model expressed willingness to return to school, adding that she encountered challenges due to her lack of formal education.
She disclosed that her radio show will focus on her personal story, including her experiences with exploitative managers who took advantage of her lack of education.
The former model said she will also address the emotional struggles she faced during her time away from the public eye and her path to self-discovery and empowerment.
The show will also feature inspiring conversations with guests who have faced similar challenges.
“I want to use my platform to share my story, the good and the bad. I want to show that even in the darkest moments, there is hope for a better tomorrow,” she said.
“My show will be a beacon of inspiration for those who have faced similar struggles.”
Olajumoke revealed mistakes that damaged relationships with benefactors.
“I have suffered a lot,” she said. “But I thank Azuka and TY Bello for not giving up on me. My advice to those coming behind me is to work hard and never bite the finger that feeds them. I made many mistakes, but I’ve learned my lessons and want others to learn from my story.”
Entertainment
Comedian Funnybros welcomes baby girl with partner
Onwuka Ugochukwu Richard, the Nigerian skit maker popularly known as Funnybros, has welcomed a baby girl with his partner.
The comedian took to Instagram on Wednesday to share photos from his partner’s maternity shoot while expressing gratitude to God for the new addition to his family.
“It’s a bouncing baby girl 🤍👧🎉🎉. Thank you Lord 🙏💫🤩,” he wrote.
The announcement triggered an outpouring of congratulatory messages from fans and colleagues in the comment section.
Skit maker Iamdikeh commented, “Congrats bro❤️”, while Cute Abiola, another content creator wrote, “Congratulations”.
MC Edo Pikin, the comedian, added “Congratulations brov❤️”.
The skit maker’s bundle of joy comes shortly after Dayo Amusa, the actress, celebrated the birth of her first child, a baby boy, in the United States.
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Davido’s ‘Na Money’ wins best costume award at Berlin Fashion Film Festival
The music video of ‘Na Money,’ a song by Afrobeats star Davido, has earned international recognition, securing the ‘Best Costume/Styling (Craft)’ award at the 12th Berlin Fashion Film Festival.
Directed by Dammy Twitch and produced by Blessing Uzzi, ‘Na Money’ is the third track off Davido’s album ‘Timeless’.
The project features Grammy Award-winning singer Angélique Kidjo and Nigerian highlife stars The Cavemen.
The visuals’ vibrant costumes, rich cultural elements, and stunning visuals impressed the judges.
Davido’s win highlights the growing global appreciation for African creative talent.
The Berlin Fashion Film Festival is part of the renowned Berlinale, a prominent European and global film industry event since 1951. The festival annually attracts industry stars, filmmakers, and enthusiasts to Berlin.
Watch the colourful visuals below:
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