Ivory Coast President rewards football team for their AFCON win
Celebrations for Ivory Coast’s football team continued on Tuesday as the country marked its victory in the Africa Cup of Nations. Players, coaches, and officials were received by head of state, Alassane Ouattara, for a reception at the Presidential Palace. The victorious Elephants, African champions in 2023, received medals from Ouattara and each members of […]
Tinubu confers national honour of MON on Super Eagles players
President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) on every member of the Super Eagles that participated at the just concluded African Cup of Nations. President Bola Tinubu is presently hosting Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, at the Council Chambers of the State House. […]
Headies Award returns Home after two International Editions
The Headies Awards is one of Nigeria’s most prestigious prizes in music which has contributed to the advancement of the Nigerian music industry. According to recent announcements from the Headies Academy, the renowned award will make its way back to Nigeria in 2024 following two editions in Atlanta, USA. The Headies Academy announced the news […]
Usher Marries his longtime partner Jenn Goicoechea in Las Vegas
R&B superstar Usher and his longtime partner Jenn Goicoechea have gotten married. Official records show the couple tied the knot in Las Vegas just hours after Usher’s headline appearance at the Super Bowl half-time show. Usher’s mother Jonetta Patton was the couple’s witness, according to the marriage certificate. Usher, 45, and Goicoechea, 40, have been […]
Davido, Lojay reach Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Sensational’
Afrobeat sensations Davido and Lojay have landed a Billboard Hot 100 entry courtesy of Chris Brown’s ‘Sensational’. The song which features Davido and Lojay was released in 2023 as part of the lead singles for Chris Brown’s album ’11:11′. The single debuted on the chart at NO. 96, and has now reached a new peak […]
First Lady urges unified Action Against Drug Abuse
The Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for “concerted efforts” to tackle the menace of DRUG ABUSE, highlighting its detrimental effects on individuals, families, and the society at large. Represented by Wife of the Inspector General of Police, Mrs. Elizabeth Egbetokun, at a Sensitization Programme for Governors Spouses in Abuja yesterday, Sen. Tinubu […]
Protesters Tear-Gassed as they target Embassies in DR Congo
Riot police are cracking down on a small number of protesters who are sporadically grouping outside foreign embassies in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa. The demonstrators accuse Western diplomats of being accomplices to Rwanda, which they accuse of backing the M23 rebel group that is destabilising the east of DR Congo. Rwanda has […]
Presidency commends Super Eagles after AFCON Final Loss
Following the conclusion of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in CĂ´te d’Ivoire, Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed his commendation for the Super Eagles, acknowledging their remarkable skills displayed throughout the tournament, despite losing the cup to the host nation. Addressing the Super Eagles team after the match in CĂ´te d’Ivoire, Vice President Shettima […]
BRAZIL FAIL TO QUALIFY FOR THE PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES
Defending champions Brazil failed to qualify for the men’s Olympic football tournament as a 1-0 loss to Argentina put their rivals through to Paris 2024. It is the first time since 2004 that Brazil – who were aiming for a third successive gold – will not feature. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi has been extended an invitation […]
Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ continues to set a Record as the Most Certified African Song in the US
“Calm Down,” which was one of the lead singles released in 2022 in front of Rema’s debut album “Raves & Roses,” has continued to be incredibly successful commercially. “Calm Down,” featuring Selena Gomez, has earned an RIAA 6-time platinum certification for its continued popularity as the most financially successful African song in the United States. […]