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Jeffrey Daniel, the legendary choreographer who taught Michael Jackson the moonwalk, celebrates his 71st birthday on August 24, 2026. A founding member of the iconic R&B group Shalamar and a star on Soul Train, Daniel now calls Nigeria home. With a career spanning decades, his influence on dance and pop music remains profound, inspiring generations worldwide.
Don King and General Kollington Ayinla were born on the same day, 18 years apart. One shaped the spectacle of sport; the other defined the rhythm of a people. King brought the world’s attention to the boxing ring with a roar, while Kollington captivated audiences with a beat. Consequently, the thread that connects them is the “boxer” mentality—an unyielding spirit that thrives on competition and the adoration of the crowd.
Wesley Snipes turns 63 today. His legacy is secure. He is a pioneer who broke barriers for Black actors in action films. Furthermore, he brought martial arts to the mainstream in a way few had done before. He showed that a character like Blade could be both cool and complex. His influence can be seen in the work of actors like Michael B. Jordan and Chadwick Boseman.
In 2017, he led the “Our Mumu Don Do” movement, a daily sit-out protest demanding that then-President Muhammadu Buhari act.
On the surface, a civil rights icon and an R&B crooner share little. But look closer. Both men built bridges through their art
BBO described Tolamise as “a very special gift from God”. His caption read, ‘Chosen, Blessed and Forever.”My very special gift from God.”
They conducted simultaneous raids in İstanbul, İzmir, and Tunceli, seizing 22 luxury properties, seven high-end vehicles, and shares in eight shell companies. The total value reached 780 million Turkish Lira, or roughly $17.2 million.
The charge alleges Blessing CEO, obtained ₦36 million from Mrs Ifeyinwa Nonye Okoye.
“Our team will conduct a thorough inquiry into the incident that occurred to one of our own, DJ Tunez, last night. We implore all Nigerian DJs to be watchful and considerate of any male or female performers at their gigs. – DJ’s Association.
Mohammed warned that the FRSC would not hesitate to enforce the full weight of the law against anyone found engaging in unsafe driving practices, emphasising that no social media trend or online clout is worth risking human lives.
