Taiwan Rescue efforts continue after 800 injured in earthquake
Rescue efforts are under way in Taiwan after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the island’s eastern coast, killing at least nine and injuring more than 800. Some 127 people are trapped in collapsed tunnels and on mountainous roads along the rugged coastline. The epicentre was 18km (11 miles) south of Hualien city, but strong tremors […]
Taylor Swift joins world’s richest on billionaire list
American pop star Taylor Swift has joined Elon Musk as ranking among the world’s wealthiest people, according to a new rich list. The singer entered the Forbes World’s Billionaires List for the first time with $1.1bn (ÂŁ877m), along with Sam Altman, creator of the AI chatbot ChatGPT on $1bn (ÂŁ800m). LVMH French luxury goods titan […]
Burna Boy pranks fans on April fool’s day with announcing a joint project with J hus
Burna Boy has announced in social media posts on his page and J Hus’ confirming the 2024 release of their JOINT PROJECT – however it was an April Fool’s Day prank. Burna Boy yesterday confirmed the prank in a post on X where he described it as “Best April Fool in a while”.
Afrobeats star Davido to sue over Kenyan April Fool’s joke
Nigerian music star Davido has instructed his lawyers to sue over a April Fool’s joke that has spectacularly backfired. The prank story alleged that Afrobeats singer had been arrested in Kenya after cocaine was found on his private jet. The 31-year-old, who has just finished an East African tour, said the fake report was “extremely […]
Southampton director of football offers resignation as Manchester United make approach
Manchester United have approached Southampton about hiring their director of football Jason Wilcox, who offered his resignation several days ago. United want to make him their technical director as part of the new recruitment team and have made an offer equivalent to a year of his salary. They believe this meets a buyout clause in […]
Court of Arbitration for Sport Rejects IBA’s Appeal To Organise Olympic Boxing
The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday threw out an appeal from the International Boxing Association (IBA) after it was stripped of its rights to organise boxing events at the Paris Olympics. In its ruling explaining the decision to dismiss the IBA appeal, the CAS panel said the organisation “had not increased its financial […]
Bassirou Faye Sworn in as Senegal’s Youngest President
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was sworn in yesterday as Senegal’s youngest president after sweeping to a first-round victory, 10 days after being released from prison. The 44-year-old has never before held an elected office, but several African leaders attended the ceremony in the new town of Diam-nia-dio, near the capital Dakar. Taking his oath, Faye also […]
Joeboy reveals a new project in which he collaborates with MUSON
Joeboy, a Nigerian singer and composer, delighted fans by revealing his highly awaited new album and a partnership with the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) during a private evening at the event’s launch in Lagos. Fans were treated to a rare glimpse into Joeboy’s world during the intimate evening, which blended insightful conversation with the […]
Rema, Burna Boy win at 2024 iHeart Radio Music Awards
SZA was the largest winner at the 2024 iHeart Radio Award, which took place in Los Angeles on April 1. She won three prizes, including Song of the Year for her song “Kill Bill.” Burna Boy saw off competition from Wizkid, Tyla, Tems, and Rema to win the Best African Music Act. Rema and Selena Gomez also won the award for Collaboration of the Year […]
Gcaba family denies allegations of a role in AKA’s murder
South Africa’s influential Gcaba family has denied speculation that one of its members was involved in the murder of popular rapper AKA. AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes, and his close friend, Tibz Motsoane, were shot dead outside a restaurant in Durban in February last year. Last Wednesday, prosecutors in the trial of the rapper’s suspected […]
