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Lionel Messi wins sixth Ballon d’Or as he breaks ties with his arch-rival, Cristiano Ronaldo

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The Argentine forward has picked up yet another individual accolade after a stellar personal year, winning the prize for the first time since 2015
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi claimed a record sixth Ballon d’Or in Paris on Monday night ahead of Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Argentine moved one clear of Ronaldo after the pair had been locked on five awards each as he reclaimed the title he last won in 2015, with the Portuguese claiming the two subsequent gongs and Luka Modric surprisingly picking up the accolade last year to end the 10-year dominance of the two footballing icons.

This year’s victor finished astonishingly fifth in last term’s rankings and has come back with a vengeance this time around, producing a typically outstanding year in front of goal for Barca, hitting 40 strikes this calendar year and registering a further 17 assists to boot.

The forward did so in just 3516 minutes on the field, putting his club tally at slightly better than a goal or assist every 61.7 minutes.

He also claimed a tenth La Liga trophy and a Supercopa de Espana but was denied in the final of the Copa del Rey and was on the wrong end of a 4-0 battering at Anfield that saw Liverpool eventually go on to claim the Champions League title.

Messi did finish as the top scorer in both the Champions League and La Liga and has already picked up another individual prize in the form of FIFA’s ‘The Best’ Men’s award.

He was unable, however, to inspire his country to silverware at the Copa America, being forced to settle for third place after losing to Brazil in the semi-finals before beating Chile in the playoff.

Liverpool defender Van Dijk finished second, with team-mates Alisson and Mohamed Salah coming in at seventh and fifth, respectively, as the Reds lifted the Champions League and came within a point of winning their first Premier League trophy, losing just one league game all season.

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Iyanya, has shared the reality of Nigerian musicians, and the most vulnerable experiences they go through.

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In a recent chat with popular media personality, Chude Jideonwo, Iyanya stated that many of his colleagues are depressed, but are pretending to be happy and fulfilled online.

 

Prior to this, Iyanya had earlier opened up about his difficulties in a series of Twitter posts.

The ‘Kukere’ crooner recounted his struggles to land shows in December 2021, and how he even had to beg to perform at shows just to get visibility.

In recounting his struggles and return to the spotlight in the chat with Chude, the singer stated that his tweets inspired many people.

“It is the reality of the game, you know. When you are out for a while coming back is even harder. Most people don’t even come back. When you come back like that you have to let people know that sharing our stories inspires so many people.

“So many people reached out to me to say ‘thank you for that tweet you made. You’ve inspired me,” he said.

Iyanya further expressed how difficult it is for most Nigerian musicians, and how they create a facade to hide their struggles.

“A lot [of musicians are depressed]. A whole lot. The people who you see out there making you feel like things is good, they are the ones going through worst things. So, they try to make you feel like they are right. People are going through a lot. So, you have to be vulnerable with your experiences,” he added.

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Davido buys new Lamborghini with millions

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Nigerian superstar Davido treated himself to a new luxurious ride by splashing millions of naira on a brand-new Lamborghini. The 30 BG Boss had been absent from social media for a few months following the tragic loss of his son, Ifeanyi. However, he made a comeback a few days ago, which caused a stir among his fans and loved ones.

Upon his return, Davido surprised many by deleting over 4,000 photos on his social media page, leaving only four. Fans and industry insiders speculated that his comeback was to announce the release of his new album, and their hunch proved to be right as Davido has officially announced the release of his new album, which is set to drop on the 31st of March.

But that’s not all! The Nigerian singer has also reportedly splurged on a brand new Lamborghini. The flashy car, which is known for its sleek design and high-performance capabilities, has been making rounds on social media.

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Coming from the depths of Lagos/Ogun State, Nigeria and making name for himself for quite some time, Dolly HP has established himself as one of the viable acts that’s been grinding at a high level.

After coming off the successful release of his project, “The Grace Arrived” and receiving love from his fans, he looks to make even more of a bigger impact with his next Album labelled “Don’t Come Late”

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