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Forbes Lists Cristiano Ronaldo As 2016’s Highest-Earning Athlete In The World

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Each year, Forbes Magazine names the world’s highest earning athletes, an elite group made up of the wealthiest men and women across every major sport. The number one spot has previously been dominated by the likes of Floyd Mayweather and Tiger Woods, but this year, a new face has emerged as the world’s top-earning athlete.

On top of Forbes’ list this year is Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese soccer star raked in $88 million over the past twelve months. Between the contract he has with his team, his huge deals with Nike, Tag Heuer, and Herbalife, and his own men’s clothing and cologne lines, it’s no wonder he’s sitting pretty at the top.

Joining him on the list at number 2 is another international soccer superstar, Lionel Messi. The 28-year-old Argentine player made $81.4 million over the last year. Similar to Ronaldo, Messi has sponsorships and endorsements with huge companies, including Adidas, PepsiCo and Gillette, on top of his contract with Barcelona. Add all of it together and it puts him right behind his Real Madrid rival on Forbes’ list.

NBA star LeBron James comes in at number 3, earning $77.2 million over the past twelve months. The Cavaliers forward made some extra money this year when he made his big acting debut in the comedy Trainwreck. Additionally, he recently signed a lifetime contract with Nike worth over $1 billion, so it won’t be surprising if he takes over the top spot in the coming years.

See who else made the list this year:

4. Roger Federer – $67.8 million

5. Kevin Durant – $56.2 million

6. Novak Djokovic – $55.8 million

7. Cam Newton – $53.1 million

8. Phil Mickelson – $52.9 million

9. Jordan Spieth – $52.8 million

10. Kobe Bryant – $50 million

11. Lewis Hamilton – $46 million

12. Tiger Woods – $45.3 million

13. Eli Manning – $45 million

14. Joe Flacco – $44.5 million

15. Tom Brady – $44.1 million

16. Floyd Mayweather – $44 million

17. Rory McIlroy – $42.6 million

18. Russell Wilson – $41.8 million

19. Sebastian Vettel – $41 million

20. Philip Rivers – $38 million

21. Rafael Nadal – $37.5 million

22. Neymar – $37.5 million

23. Zlatan Ibrahimovic – $37.4 million

24. Fernando Alonso – $36.5 million

25. Gareth Bale – $35.9 million

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Josh2Funny’s Album Has Fans Talking — But Should He Stick To Music Or Skits?

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Josh2Funny’s Album Has Fans Talking — But Should He Stick To Music Or Skits? 😂🎶

 

 

Nigerian comedian and content creator Josh2Funny has taken his comedy game into music, and Nigerians are definitely having something to say about it.

The comedian released his 15-track album, “On Behalf of Josh,” on July 10, 2026, but instead of fading away after release, the project has continued to generate conversations on X.

And the big question now is:

Should Josh2Funny continue with music or go back to skits? 😂

Fans have been divided. While some listeners openly criticized the album and told him to return to comedy, others found songs they genuinely enjoyed.

One X user joked:

“Josh2Funny stopped doing skits and started music, Everybody wan chop this music money 😂”

Another simply said:

“This Josh2Funny Album no enter make he just go back skit abeg 😂”

But then came “Lembe.” 🔥

The track caught fire on X and eventually became a trending topic in Nigeria. The #LembeChallenge also gained momentum as creators began jumping on the song.

Josh2Funny later announced ₦1 million for winners of the challenge, giving the song another major push.

And it didn’t stop there.

‘INTERNATIONAL’ FT. ICE PRINCE ALSO TRENDED

On another day, “International” featuring Ice Prince generated its own buzz on X.

One fan even called it their favourite song from the album, while praising the collaboration. The post itself pulled thousands of views, showing that people weren’t only talking about Lembe.

From album criticism to trending songs and challenges, “On Behalf of Josh” has kept Josh2Funny’s name in the conversation.

Whether you love the album or think he should return to skits, one thing is clear:

Josh2Funny has succeeded in getting Nigerians talking. 😂🔥

So, let’s settle this once and for all:

Should Josh2Funny continue with MUSIC 🎶 or return to SKITS 😂?

Music or Skits? Drop your answer! 👇

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RUAN-Badkid.96: The Unfiltered Voice Recommitting African Sound to Truth

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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.

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Meet the Man Who Turned Hype Into a Science: Emmy Blaq, Nigeria’s G.O.A.T. of Hype

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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.

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