the legends of five

A relentless celebration that turns West Africa - and especially Nigeria's largest city, Lagos - into one of the hottest destinations on the continent, if not the planet, right in the middle of winter.

While most Nigerian artistes have put in their best, five very talented legends-in-the-making stood out. Wizkid, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade and Burna Boy are Nigerian names on the lips of the world as the year ended.

On and off the field, the Italian is a five-star entertainer, even if some of the things he got caught up in didn't always paint him in a good light.

The discovery of the base of a statue of Sauromates II, king of Bosporus, prompted the initial excavation area to be expanded and resulted in an increased focus on the submerged parts of the city.

Steven GerrardCareer Span: 1998-2016 Epitomising the all-action midfielder, Steven Gerrard is considered one of the greatest in the position of all time.