Entertainment Gists
Transfer Deadline Day – Done Deals

Danny Drinkwater – Leicester to Chelsea – £35m
Davide Zappacosta – Torino to Chelsea – undisclosed
Fernando Llorente – Swansea to Tottenham – undisclosed
Tim Krul – Newcastle to Brighton – season-long loan
Aleksandar Dragovic – Bayer Leverkusen to Leicester – season-long loan
Wilfried Bony – Manchester City to Swansea – undisclosed
Molla Wague – Udinese to Watford – season-long loan
Ezequiel Schelotto – Sporting Lisbon to Brighton – undisclosed
Kyle Jameson – Chelsea to West Brom – undisclosed
Serge Aurier – Paris Saint-Germain to Tottenham – undisclosed
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – Arsenal to Liverpool – undisclosed
Renato Sanches – Bayern Munich to Swansea – season-long loan
Nahki Wells – Huddersfield to Burnley – undisclosed
Orestis Karnezis – Udinese to Watford – season-long loan
Marvin Zeegelaar – Sporting Lisbon to Watford – undisclosed
Championship
Alfred N’Diaye – Villarreal to Wolves – season-long loan
Liam Walsh – Everton to Birmingham – loan until January
Sam Winnall – Sheffield Wednesday to Derby – season-long loan
Jacob Butterfield – Derby to Sheffield Wednesday – season-long loan
Liam Feeney – Blackburn to Cardiff – loan until January
Craig Bryson – Derby to Cardiff – season-long loan
Maxime Colin – Brentford to Birmingham – undisclosed
Clayton Donaldson – Birmingham to Sheffield United – undisclosed
Marc Wilson – Bournemouth to Sunderland – undisclosed
Tyreeq Bakinson – Luton Town to Bristol City – undisclosed
Rory Holden – Derry City to Bristol City – undisclosed
Luke Steele – Panathinaikos to Bristol City – free transfer
Maikel Kieftenbeld – Birmingham to Derby – undisclosed
Jonny Williams – Crystal Palace to Sunderland – season-long loan
Fikayo Tomori – Chelsea to Hull City – season-long loan
Jamie Allen – Rochdale to Burton Albion – undisclosed
Callum McManaman – West Brom to Sunderland – undisclosed
Oli McBurnie – Swansea to Barnsley – season-long loan
Will Miller – Tottenham to Burton – undisclosed
Adam Federici – Bournemouth to Nottingham Forest – loan until January
Craig Noone – Cardiff to Bolton – undisclosed
John Brayford – Sheffield United to Burton – free transfer
Gary Gardner – Aston Villa to Barnsley – season-long loan
Jota – Brentford to Birmingham City – £6m
Ben Heneghan – Motherwell to Sheffield United – undisclosed fee.
Yohan Mollo – Zenit St Petersburg to Fulham – free transfer
Pierre-Michel Lassoga – Hamburg to Leeds United – season-long loan
Marvin Johnson – Oxford United to Middlesbrough – undisclosed
Jason Lowe – free agent to Birmingham City
David Wheeler – Exeter City to QPR – undisclosed
Pawel Cibicki – Malmo to Leeds United – undisclosed
Kristian Brymora – free agent to Millwall
Jordan Graham – Wolves to Fulham – season-long loan
European
Joel Campbell – Arsenal to Real Betis – season-long loan
Wahbi Khazri – Sunderland to Rennes – season-long loan
Cheick Keita – Birmingham to Bologna – season-long loan
Ryan Kent – Liverpool to Freiburg – season-long loan
Lucas Perez – Arsenal to Deportivo La Coruna – season-long loan
Nampalys Mendy – Leicester to Nice – season-long loan
Mark Birighitti – Swansea to NEC Breda – free transfer
Kylian Mbappe – Monaco to PSG – season-long loan
Nani – Valencia to Lazio – season-long loan
Gianelli Imbula – Stoke City to Toulouse – season-long loan
Sandro Wieser – Reading to KSV Roeselare – season-long loan
Jadon Sancho – Manchester City to Borussia Dortmund – undisclosed
Divock Origi – Liverpool to Wolfsburg – season-long loan
Robert Tesche – Birmingham to VfL Bochum – season-long loan
Papy Djilobodji – Sunderland to Dijon – season-long loan
Donyell Malan – Arsenal to PSV Eindhoven – undisclosed
Kelechi Nwakali – Arsenal to VVV-Venlo – season-long loan
Matty Willock – Manchester United to FC Utrecht – season-long loan
Bojan – Stoke to Alaves – season-long loan
Jason Denayer – Manchester City to Galatasaray – season-long loan.
Entertainment Gists
RUAN-Badkid.96: The Unfiltered Voice Recommitting African Sound to Truth

RUAN-Badkid.96 is a Nigerian recording artist whose music refuses to live inside a single genre. Blending Afrobeat, Afrofusion, trap, hip-hop, melodic rap, R&B, and global influences, he creates records that move effortlessly between raw street energy, soulful storytelling, and infectious melodies. Whether delivering hard-hitting bars, emotional love songs, or rhythm-driven African records, his sound is defined by authenticity rather than limitation.
Inspired by both African culture and international music, RUAN-Badkid.96 embraces the confidence and ambition of global hip-hop while staying deeply connected to his roots. His lyrics explore love, heartbreak, betrayal, friendship, social injustice, hope, and the everyday realities of life. He doesn’t create music to follow trends, he creates music to reflect truth, emotion, and human experience.
Behind his fearless image is an artist who believes in kindness, equality, justice, and genuine human connection. His appearance may be intimidating, but his message is rooted in compassion and authenticity. Every record carries a piece of his journey, proving that strength and vulnerability can exist in the same voice.
For RUAN-Badkid.96, music is more than entertainment, it’s a language, a testimony, and a lifelong mission to connect with people through honesty, versatility, and unforgettable sound.
Entertainment Gists
Meet the Man Who Turned Hype Into a Science: Emmy Blaq, Nigeria’s G.O.A.T. of Hype
If you have ever been at a Nigerian event and found yourself on your feet before the main act even stepped on stage, there is a good chance a hype man was responsible. But not just any hype man. Emmy Blaq, born Ikechukwu Emmanuel Chima and raised in Auchi, Edo State, has spent the last few years quietly becoming the most talked-about name in that profession, and the Nigerian press has taken notice. Punch, Vanguard, The Guardian Nigeria, The Nation, and Independent Newspaper have all sat down with him, and every conversation leads back to the same thing: this man does not just make noise; he makes moments.
What makes Emmy Blaq different is the journey behind the energy. Before the stages, the collaborations with Waje on her “Waje 2.0” album, DJ Consequence, and DJ Kaywise on the massively streamed “Joor Party Mix” series, he was repairing generators, cutting hair, and sewing clothes in Auchi. His first professional hype gig happened at a local fast food spot called Valchi, and the crowd response that night changed everything. He told The Nation directly: “My passion for entertainment and desire to make people happy led me into the craft.” Punch also captured his bigger mission when he said that hype men deserve more than what they currently earn, a statement that sparked a real conversation across Nigerian entertainment circles.
With over 1.7 million TikTok followers, 23.6 million TikTok likes, a viral “Wife Material” challenge that landed on Pulse Nigeria’s top ten social media moments of 2021, and an international performance at the Cameroon International Music Festival that Cameroonian media described as electrifying, Emmy Blaq is not building toward something. He is already there. The G.O.A.T. of Hype is not a title he gave himself and hoped would stick. It is one the rooms keep confirming every single time he grabs the mic.
Entertainment Gists
Uncle Wisdom The Mind Behind The Motion – Talent Manager/A&R
MANAGER PROFILE
Uncle Wisdom is a Lagos-based music executive and visionary leader known for blending structure, strategy, and creativity in artist management. With a background in Mathematics and Statistics from UNICROSS formerly, Cross River University Of Technology. He brings analytical precision into talent development, positioning artists for both creative excellence and commercial success.
CAREER JOURNEY
Began his career in 2017 as an event coordinator for Eksu Olofofo, where he gained foundational experience in live events and audience engagement. By 2018, he transitioned into full-time artist management, driven by a clear goal to build a more structured and results-oriented system within the music industry.
In 2019, Started working as a road manager for Barry Jhay, gaining hands-on experience in touring, logistics, and artist operations, a refined career and mental awareness coach . He was also instrumental behind Barry Jhay’s 2025 sold-out homecoming concert, a key moment that fueled momentum for a successful UK tour, including sold-out shows in London and Birmingham.
PHLOX MGMT
Founded from the ground up, Phlox Mgmt is a forward-thinking management company focused on Career coaching, A&R, artist development, and strategic positioning. The company is built on a clear philosophy:
Develop the sound. Define the brand. Position the artist to win.
Phlox Mgmt has connections with @Roadgod_of Roadgod Agency and connects artists with top-tier producers, engineers, and creatives, ensuring a refined sound and strong market presence. The company continues to grow as a trusted platform for emerging and established talent.
INDUSTRY NETWORK & COLLABORATIONS
Uncle Wisdom has built valuable relationships across the industry, working with and alongside talents such as:
Barry Jhay • Asake • Ceeza Milli • Berri Tiga • Laime • Spellz • and many others
LEADERSHIP APPROACH
John Wisdom operates with a long-term vision, focusing on structure, consistency, and execution. His approach goes beyond traditional management he builds systems around artists that support sustainable growth, strong branding, and global competitiveness.
CONTACT & SOCIALS
Instagram & X: @Johnwisdm @phlox_mgmt
TikTok: @unclewisdom7
Email: phloxentertainment@gmail.com
Phone: 08038448478 | 09015668027
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