Ogo Obi (Aka) “Nigerian Messi” Joins United On Trial

Highly-rated Nigerian youngster, 16-year-old Ogo Obi, has joined Premiership giants Manchester United on a one year trial deal.

Obi, who was highly impressive in last year’s Milk Cup where he scored 10 goals in five games for Watford, was nicknamed “Nigerian Messi” after his exploits at the tournament.

He was also being monitored by United’s premier league rivals, Liverpool and Arsenal, for some time.
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Photos: Akon Joins Wizkid, BankyW For 'Roll It' Music Video Shoot In Ghana

Somewhere in Africa, Ghana, Akon, Wizkid and BankyW are shooting the music video for their hit single 'Roll it'.Pictures are from last night's shoot.

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Taye Taiwo joins Turkish club

Out-of-favour Nigeria defender Taye Taiwo has completed his move to Turkish side Bursaspor from AC Milan.

Taiwo, who played on loan at Ukrainian club Dynamo Kiev last season, passed a medical before finalising his three-year contract on Saturday. The 28-year-old joined Milan from Marseille in the summer of 2011, but struggled for a regular first-team place, spending the second half of that season on loan at Premier League club QPR.

After being frozen out in Italy, the left-back has opted to part ways with the Italian giants, by sealing a permanent move elsewhere.  “The national team is something that is clearly out of my hands, it’s up to the Nigerian coach”

“I’ve joined a club with a massive fan base, something only comparable to the passionate Marseille fans,” Taiwo told BBC Sport.  “The fans gave me an unbelievable welcome. I am happy and excited to have joined Bursaspor.

“I always want to play football and if that opportunity is not available then I need to look elsewhere.”

“I’m very ambitious as a player and this club is going in that direction as well.

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Ghanaian actor, Majid Michel joins the Tinsel Show

Ghanaian actor, Majid Michel has joined the cast of the MNET-produced TV series, Tinsel.

TON gathered that the AMAA-winning actor has completed the filming of his scenes which will begin to appear on the soap starting from Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Speaking about his decision to take the role, Michel said, ‘A long time ago, I realized that my acting is not only about myself, it’s an extension of many things that I hope for in our industry. So I made up my mind to extend myself to film projects that improve our movie making prospects within the continent. I believe that this can also inspire young actors coming behind me. TINSEL is a typical reflection of that, after all, its’ one of the most successful soaps out of Nigeria’.

Michel started his acting career on the TV series Things We Do For Love.