In photos: Lionel Messi wins record fifth Ballon Dor

Lionel Messi giving a speech after winning World Player of the Year, during the 2015 FIFA Ballon d’Or award ceremony at the Kongresshaus in Zurich.

Northern Irish actor and host James Nesbitt (L) takes a selfie photograph with USA and Houston Dash’s midfielder Carli Lloyd (C) and Real Madrid and Portugal’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo during the 2015 FIFA Ballon d’Or award ceremony at the Kongresshaus in Zurich.

FC Barcelona and Argentina’s forward Lionel Messi (R) receives his award from Cameroon and Antalyaspor forward Samuel Eto’o after being selected in the 2015 FIFA FIFPro World XI during the 2015 FIFA Ballon d’Or award ceremony at the Kongresshaus in Zurich

USA’s women national team coach Jill Ellis (C) receives the 2015 FIFA World Coach of the Year for Women’s Football award during the 2015 FIFA Ballon d’Or award ceremony at the Kongresshaus in Zurich on January 11, 2016.

Vila Nova’s Brazilian forward Wendell Lira, formerly of Goianesia, poses after receiving the 2015 FIFA Puskas Award for the “goal of the year” award.

Timi Dakolo headlines 40-man cast as LoveIsTheMusical hits Eko Hotel

R&B artiste Timi Dakolo will be at the top of the bill on Friday 5 February at the third edition of “Love Is…The Musical” holding  at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Telling a musical story of three female characters – a poet, a professional dancer and a businesswoman – who are on a journey in search of love, the show follows their journey of discovery as they attempt to answer the question “What is Love?”

Timi Dakolo

Preceded by an art exhibition entitled “Love Becomes Art” at 6pm, the night will also witness comedy sets from comedians Gordons, Igos and Emma Oh Ma God as well as performances by Yinka Davies and dance group Ijodi. Completing the night’s A-list lineup are Efe Paul The Poet and The Poet Donna. In the mind of event Producer, Clementine Vervelde, “Love Is…The Musical” is set to be the richest and most nuanced in the series thus far. In her words,
“The idea behind this edition of Love Is…The Musical is to take the exploration of the theme of love to a new elemental level that resonates with everyone at a very deep part of their soul. The reference to a journey or a quest or a search of love is one that the audience will understand and connect with. At the end of the day, those in attendance will go home having watched more than just a show, but having enriched their personal experience and understanding of what love is.”
Created and directed by Ice Nweke, “Love Is…The Musical” features a 40-member cast and crew and it is produced by Ixtreme and Limitless Mind Africa.