Now based in the Middle East, Super Eagles legend Mikel Obi is among the big stars.
Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Mikel Obi is again back on the social media trends.
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Mikel Obi: Super Eagles legend goes viral on CNN
Super Eagles legend Mikel Obi goes viral on CNN, continues to trend on social media.
The former Chelsea has gone viral again for his involvement with Formula One.
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Mikel Obi and Florent Malouda: Super Eagles legend explains fight at Chelsea
Super Eagles legend Mikel Obi got into a fight with Florent Malouda at Chelsea, here is what happened.
Mikel Obi and Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
When Formula One visits the capital of the United Arab Emirates for the yearly Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, a number of well-known figures attend.
Celebrities, including actors, models, and athletes, enjoy the spotlight off the driving line, but they also watch from the observation decks.
Many F1 fans descended on Yas Marina Circuit, in addition to A-list performers like Chris Brown and Shania Twain who headlined the post-race festivities.
Priyanka Chopra, an Indian actress, Chris and Liam Hemsworth, who are frequent visitors to the United Arab Emirates, and model Naomi Campbell were among the few VIPs that welcomed the seven-time British world champion Hamilton during his grid walk.
Maria Sharapova, a former tennis star, was also present, Japanese racer Yuki Tsunoda, British actor Jason Statham was also spotted on the circuits.
Chinese-American actress Liu Yifei, football stars Kevin De Bruyne, Paul Pogba, and Brazilian icon Ronaldo, and tennis player Ons Jabeur from Tunisia are among the other well-known figures who made an appearance in the UAE capital this year.
Mikel took to his official social media platforms to show off his attendance.
This comes after Mikel went viral for his appearance on CNN.
Mikel Obi on the trends
Mikel Obi has been dominant on the trends in recent weeks.
On his Obi One Podcast, Mikel disclosed that during a training session at Chelsea, he got into a heated argument with Florent Malouda.
While they were at Chelsea, they both enjoyed great success and won several awards, including the Premier League title.
Mikel also said extended family members believe he owes them money and threaten to go to the press if he refuses to help them financially.
The former Super Eagles captain made the statement during an episode of Vibes with 5 Podcast with former Manchester United and England legend Rio Ferdinand.
He complained that the extended families and relatives of African footballers feel entitled to the wealth made by the players.
Mikel has been dominating the trends since he appeared on Talksport to talk about Ferguson's disappointment when he turned down Manchester United for Chelsea.
Obi cost £16 million to join Chelsea and was one of the club's highest-paid players during his 11-year stay there.
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