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Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, the 50-something DR Congo superfan known as Lumumba, signed a 100 million Congolese franc deal (about $44,000 USD) to become the face of TECNO's CAMON 50 smartphone. His iconic motionless pose during the Leopards' AFCON 2025 games in Morocco made him a national hero and social media star, earning emotional fan farewells. At the signing, he grinned alongside cheering staff, holding the phone box, while most praised his principled rise—though a few questioned profiting from the independence leader's image. This follows his appointment as national sports brand ambassador, complete with a luxury SUV.

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Lumumba stood frozen with a raised fist through every tense match, channeling Patrice Lumumba's spirit—and now that dedication has led to a life-changing payday.

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In the video, Dezny dresses as a stern guard demanding gate codes from a resident, then escalates into a mock military monologue with paratroopers and commando patrols. The fresh clip, shared widely after a teaser, drew thousands of likes on TENIOLA's repost, with fans calling Dezny Nigeria's top skit creator for his cinematic style. Guards treating visitors like intruders resonates deeply in Lagos estates, sparking laughs and nods like 'They act like gods' and nods to endless power-trip tales.

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Picture pulling up to your own estate, only for the guard in bright yellow to grill you like a spy thriller suspect. Nigerian comedian Dezny nails that exact frustration in his latest skit.

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Snr (@vinicius_snrr), with 75,663 followers, posted on X claiming that at a certain age, football video games like FIFA become the only ones of interest, quoting a question about the first game to play on a new PS5. The post went viral and sparked debate, with users agreeing they primarily play football games or only with friends, while others defended preferences for adventure games, roguelites, or COD. Discussions noted FIFA's boredom when played solo against AI compared to single-player or multiplayer alternatives.

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Barcelona fell 2-1 to Girona on Monday, dropping two points behind Real Madrid with 58 points after 24 games. Frenkie de Jong drew heavy criticism for routine passes and weak defending without injured Pedri, who's been out since January 21 and expected back late this month. Fans and outlets questioned his impact, though some defend his past highs; Pedri's return could restore midfield balance as Hansi Flick resets the squad for Sunday's rebound.

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Pau Cubarsi gave Barcelona the lead, Lamine Yamal missed a penalty, and then Fran Beltran's 86th-minute strike flipped the Catalan derby on its head.

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Blackpool secured a vital 1-0 victory against Mansfield Town on Tuesday night, with striker Niall Ennis firing in the only goal from a CJ Hamilton delivery. The scrappy match saw Bailey Peacock-Farrell keep a clean sheet, Will Horsfall anchor the defense, and Matty Walters shine on the right, halting Blackpool's slide after a 4-0 loss to Plymouth. The three points lifted the Seasiders to 17th in Sky Bet League One, four clear of relegation, while Mansfield extended their winless run to six games. Fans celebrated the gritty win, with manager Ian Evatt slapping the badge in passion to the North Stand.

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Niall Ennis spun sharply and drilled home the winner after 34 minutes, giving Blackpool fans at Bloomfield Road the relief they craved after a tough week.

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Japanese biologist Yoshinori Ohsumi won the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering autophagy, the process where cells break down and recycle damaged components to survive stress like fasting. Research shows autophagy ramps up after 12-24 hours without food, peaking around 72 hours, aiding cell renewal, reducing inflammation, and supporting metabolic health. Shared widely during Ramadan—which began around February 18—posts connect the science to longstanding Muslim, Hindu, and folk fasting traditions, though experts caution it's no cancer cure and advise consulting doctors for safety.

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As millions reach day five of Ramadan fasting, a post about Yoshinori Ohsumi's Nobel Prize for cellular self-eating has drawn huge attention. It spotlights how the body recycles damaged parts during nutrient scarcity.

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Barcelona fell 2-1 to Girona on Monday, letting Real Madrid take a two-point La Liga lead after 24 games. The 18-year-old Yamal grabbed the first-half penalty from Lewandowski, but it cannoned off the post—sparking talk of teammate Raphinha's perfect record of 15 from 15 since joining Rennes. Raphinha terrorized defenders all match and reportedly encouraged Yamal to build confidence, yet some fans questioned the choice amid Barcelona's loose penalty duties. Raphinha vented post-match about uneven rules in the tight title race.

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Lamine Yamal's penalty struck the post in stoppage time, costing Barcelona a key win at Girona. Fans pointed straight to Raphinha's flawless spot-kick streak since 2019.

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Folarin Balogun has 11 goals for Monaco, Ricardo Pepi 12 for PSV Eindhoven, Haji Wright 14 for Coventry City, and Patrick Agyemang 10 for Derby County, showcasing rare depth ahead of the North American-hosted tournament. Fans mostly agree Balogun and Pepi lock down the top spots, but debate rages between Wright's pace and wing flexibility and Agyemang's aerial strength for the third slot. Recent highlights like Balogun's brace against PSG, Pepi's return strike, Wright's hat trick, and Agyemang's steady scoring have everyone picking sides in this exciting race.

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Four American forwards are tearing it up overseas, giving coach Mauricio Pochettino a welcome headache over who makes the 26-man squad this summer.

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With Ramadan starting February 17, Yamal is the only Barcelona player fasting amid three straight La Liga games at 4pm local time, including tomorrow's home clash against Levante UD at Spotify Camp Nou. Fasting runs from around 6am to 6:30pm in Barcelona, challenging him in the afternoon heat, but coach Hansi Flick has a plan with tailored nighttime nutrition and rest protocols. Fans debate the TV-driven schedule, while rivals point to Karim Benzema's past hat-tricks while fasting; the club draws on experience supporting Muslim players.

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Lamine Yamal, Barcelona's dazzling 18-year-old winger, steps onto the pitch tomorrow fasting for Ramadan—no food or water until sunset after a 4:15pm kickoff.

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