Winners At The 16th Headies Awards
The 16th Headies Awards ceremony was held in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 3, 2023, for the second year in a row. Here is a list of all the winners. Best Rap Single Odumodublvck – “Declan Rice” Best Vocal Performance Wande Coal – “Kpe Paso” Best Music Video Director K – “Calm Down” (Remix) Best Rap […]
Arsenal Beat Man City on Penalties to Win Community Shield
Arsenal defeated Manchester City 4-1 in a penalty shootout on Sunday to win the Community Shield. The curtain raiser ahead of the season opener saw the Gunners score a late equaliser in stoppage-time to earn a 1-1 draw with the Premier League champions and take the game at London’s Wembley Stadium into a shootout. The […]
D’Tigress Beat Senegal To Win Historic 4th Afrobasket Title
Nigeria’s senior women basketball team, D’Tigress, on Saturday defeated Senegal 84-74 to win the 2023 Afrobasket Championship in Kigali, Rwanda. D’Tigress dominated the game and never gave Senegal any chance, recording scorecards of 19-10, 24-21, 26-19 and 22-17 in the four quarters of the game. History was also made as the Head Coach of D’ […]
Lizzo Accused Of Sexual Harassment And Creating Hostile Work Environment
Pop star Lizzo is being sued by three of her former dancers over claims including sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday, includes accusations of sexual, religious and racial harassment, discrimination, assault and false imprisonment. It alleges that her Dancers were “forced to endure sexually denigrating behaviour” […]
Wizkid Bags BRIT Billion Award For Reaching 1 Billion Streams In The UK
Wizkid has received the Brit Billion Award which is a prize given to artists who have surpassed a billion streams in the United Kingdom. The award was presented to the Grammy winner after his landmark show at the Tottenham Stadium on July 29, 2023, thus making Wizkid the first African artist to receive the prestigious […]
Dani Alves To Face Trial For Sexual Assault in Spain
Former Barcelona and Brazil right back Dani Alves is set to face trial in a Spanish court following investigations into the sexual assault accusations against him. The 40-year-old has been in custody since he was accused of molesting a young woman in the bathroom of a nightclub in December 2022. Investigations concluded by the judge […]
2023WWC: Super Falcons Draw England In Round Of 16
The Super Falcons will face England in the round of 16 at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria finished runners-up in Group B with five points after a goalless draw with Ireland yesterday, while England thrashed China 6-1 today to confirm the matchup. England, the European champions, finished winners of Group D with nine points […]
Donald Trump Charged With Plotting to Overturn 2020 Election Defeat
Former US President Donald Trump has been criminally charged with plotting to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He is accused of four counts, including conspiracy to defraud the US, tampering with a witness and conspiracy against the rights of citizens. The indictment caps an inquiry into events surrounding the January 6, 2021 riot at the […]
Travis Scott’s Show At The Pyramids Of Giza Is Officially Cancelled
The scheduled performance by Travis Scott at the Giza Pyramids in Egypt has been formally postponed. Even though the news is undoubtedly disappointing, it is not entirely unexpected. The program was reportedly halted last week because Egyptian authorities believed it may “[tamper] with the societal values, customs, and traditions of Egypt and the Arab world.” […]
Barbie Earns $155M In Opening Weekend
Barbie smashed box office records during its first weekend out as it brought in $155M worldwide, beating out its main competition, Christopher Nolan’s latest project, Oppenheimer, which made a still-impressive $80.5M in the same time-span.