Burna Boy Produces First Film ‘3 Cold Dishes’Â
Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has stepped into a new role in the film industry as an executive producer, co-producing the upcoming thriller, titled: 3 Cold Dishes, which tackle Sex trafficking. Burna Boy will produce the film through Spaceship Films, the production company he started back in 2015 with his mother, Bose […]
Golden Eaglets walk tight rope in WAFU B U-17 tournament ahead of Togo game
Following a goalless draw in their opening match against Burkina Faso, Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets claimed a narrow but crucial 1-0 win over Niger in the WAFU Zone B U-17 AFCON qualifiers. This marks their first victory in the tournament. Coach Manu Garba made strategic adjustments to the team for this game, introducing Oreoluwa Agbenla and […]
Diddy apologises after video shows attack on ex-girlfriend
Sean “Diddy” Combs has apologised for attacking his ex-girlfriend Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura after CCTV footage showed him kicking and pushing her in a hotel hallway in 2016. The footage released by CNN showed a man the broadcaster identified as Mr Combs pushing Ms Ventura to the floor at the now-closed InterContinental Hotel in Century City, […]
Funke Akindele, Mo Abudu & Jade Osiberu make Hollywood Reporter’s Powerful Women in film list
Nollywood luminaries Mo Abudu, Funke Akindele, and Jade Osiberu have been honored on The Hollywood Reporter’s prestigious list of the 40 Most Powerful Women in International Film. This recognition celebrates women who are advancing global storytelling and supporting emerging talents amidst a tumultuous film market. The magazine commended Mo Abudu for her resilience and innovation […]
Usyk defeats Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion
Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury by split decision to win the world’s first undisputed heavyweight championship in 25 years on Sunday, in Saudi Arabia. Two judges scored it for Usyk by scores of 115-112 and 114-113 while the third gave it to Fury 114-113. The victory extended the 37-year-old Usyk’s professional record to 22-0. After […]
Manchester City clinch Historic Fourth Straight English Premier League Title
Manchester City secured a historic fourth successive Premier League title with a convincing 3-1 win over West Ham on Sunday. It is City’s sixth league success in seven seasons under the inspirational Pep Guardiola and Sunday’s victory ensured they could not be caught by the second-placed Arsenal who beat Everton 2-1. Manchester City Erling Haaland also clinched […]
Attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo halted
The Democratic Republic of Congo army says it has quashed an attempted coup against President Felix Tshisekedi in the capital Kinshasa involving Congolese and foreign fighters. DR Congo army spokesperson Brig Gen Sylavin Ekenge several suspects have been detained and the “situation is now under control”. His statement comes hours after Witnesses say a group […]
Burna Boy, Asake, Others Nominated For 2024 BET Awards (FULL LIST)
The organizers of the annual BET Awards announced the nominations for the 2024 edition on Thursday with African stars making a significant impact. While the ‘African giant’ featured in the Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Best Male R&B/POP Artist categories, Burna Boy is joined by fellow Nigerian acts – Asake, Ayra Starr, and Seyi […]
BURNA BOY BAGS TWOÂ NOMINATIONS AT 2024 BET AWARDS
Afrobeats superstar, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy has secured two nominations for the 2024 BET Awards. The ‘African giant’ featured in the Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Best Male R&B/POP Artist categories. The singer is joined by fellow Nigerian acts – Asake, Ayra Starr and Seyi Vibez. BET announced the 2024 BET Awards […]
Golden Eaglets begin WAFU B U-17 tournament with goalless stalemate against Burkina Faso
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria failed to defeat Burkina Faso in their opening match of the 2024 West African Football Union (WAFU) zone B U-17 championship. The Eaglets, the tournament’s defending champions, played a goalless draw against the Burkinabes at the University Stadium in Accra, Ghana, yesterday night. The Eaglets will face Niger Republic in […]