SMACIN GRACEFULL TEAM Kannywood Director, Nura Mustapha Is Dead – Actor Ali Nuhu, Others Mourn The Hausa film industry popularly known as Kannywood has lost one of its directors, Nura Mustapha. The entertainer was confirmed dead by his colleagues on Sunday, July 3, ADVERTISEMENT Veteran actor, Ali Nuhu and other top actors and supporters of the deceased have since registered their emotions with condolence messages to the families of the late director and the industry at large. ADVERTISEMENT Mustapha’s demise was said to have come as a surprise to many as the film director reportedly rested in his bed a night earlier looking hale and hearty. ADVERTISEMENT Mustapha, according to reports, has since been buried in accordance with Islamic rites. The deceased is survived by a wife and children. ADVERTISEMENT Mourning the deceased, a friend, B

SMACIN GRACEFULL TEAM Ace of Pentacles (Suspence Filled Story)Written By: Deidra Lovegren It’s easier with the drunk girls—especially the loud-mouthed ones who travel in packs. Dressed in sparkly tops, short skirts, and wobbly heels, they wear “Bride To Be” paper tiaras or “Nifty-to-Be-Fifty” ballcaps. ADVERTISEMENT On weekends, I expect them after the bars close. They burst through my door, tittering, eyeing the darkened reading room with glassy cows eyes. They half expect a fallen angel or an imp to peek out from behind the beaded curtains. But it’s just me here—and the cards. “We’re here for the $20 special,” they bleat. My smile doesn’t reach my eyes. I know what they want—otherworldly comfort. So I give it to them, my eyes dark, rimmed in kohl, unblinking. I hold their gaze with an authority they’d rather not question. Yes, your boyfriend-ex-boyfriend-fian

SMACIN GRACEFULL TEAM Nollywood Actor Ibrahim Yekini Promises To Be A Better Father After Viral Video Of Children He ‘Abandoned’ Nollywood actor, Ibrahim Yekini fondly known as Itele, has promised to be a better father to his children. ADVERTISEMENT He made the promise after a video on the pitiable condition of his four children, he allegedly abandoned, went viral. ADVERTISEMENT According to an online platform, Itele denied being the father of the kids. However, the movie star was widely criticised by fans who watched the video and saw pictures. ADVERTISEMENT In an attempt to defend himself, the actor said he has been to the hospital severally due to his health condition. ADVERTISEMENT He, however, apologised for his earlier outburst towards his first wife and children and promised to take up his responsibilities as a father. ADV

SMACIN GRACEFULL TEAM Arsenal Sign In Gabriel Jesus Gabriel Jesus has signed from Manchester City on a long-term contract which is subject to the completion of regulatory processes. ADVERTISEMENT The 25-year-old joined the Gunners from Premier League champions after scoring 95 goals in 236 appearances in all competitions during his five seasons at the club. ADVERTISEMENT The Technical Director of Arsenal, Edu disclosed the signing of the Brazilian on Monday saying: “We are delighted that we have secured the transfer of Gabriel. Everyone who knows football well knows the qualities of Gabriel Jesus. ADVERTISEMENT “Gabriel is a player who we have admired for a long time now. He is 25 years old and an established Brazil international who has consistently demonstrated that he is a player at a very high level.” ADVERTISEMENT