Senegal Scraps Akon City Project After Years of Delay and Unmet Promises
Senegal has officially canceled Akon’s ambitious $6 billion plan to build a futuristic “Akon City” along its Atlantic coast, citing years of stalled progress and missed financial obligations by the Senegalese-American artist. Originally unveiled in 2020, the project promised a tech-powered smart city inspired by Black Panther’s Wakanda, featuring solar energy, high-tech infrastructure, and Akon’s […]
Dale Moss Returns to Bachelor in Paradise With New Outlook
Dale Moss Returns to Bachelor in Paradise with a Fresh Perspective on Love Five years after his whirlwind engagement to Clare Crawley on The Bachelorette, Dale Moss is stepping back into Bachelor Nation — this time as a single man on season 10 of Bachelor in Paradise. Now 36, Moss says he’s approaching the experience […]
Angélique Kidjo to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Beninese global music icon and multi-Grammy Award winner AngĂ©lique Kidjo has been announced as one of the recipients of a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2026, making her the first African artist in history to receive this distinction. The announcement was made by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, placing the five-time Grammy Award winner […]
Tems Launches Leading Vibe to Empower Women in African Music
Grammy-winning artist Tems has launched the Leading Vibe Initiative, a new platform aimed at empowering and elevating women across Africa’s music industry, starting with Lagos. Known for her captivating voice and hits like “Love Me Jeje,” Tems is now extending her influence beyond music by creating opportunities for women not only as singers but also […]
Baltasar Engonga Faces 18 Years for Corruption in Equatorial Guinea
Baltasar Engonga, the former Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency in Equatorial Guinea, is facing up to 18 years in prison after appearing in court in Malabo on corruption charges. Engonga has been held at Black Beach Prison since September 2024 amid investigations into alleged corruption, separate from a scandal involving over 400 […]
Post Malone and Christy Lee Split Amid Ongoing Custody Battle
American rapper and singer Post Malone has reportedly ended his relationship with Christy Lee, just months after their romance became public. TMZ reports that the couple, who started dating soon after Post Malone’s split from his ex-fiancĂ©e Hee Sung “Jamie” Park in late 2023, called it quits less than a month ago. It is still […]
JK Rowling Slams LGBTQ+ Activist Jailed for Child Rape After Years of Online Abuse
JK Rowling has hit back after discovering that Stephen Ireland — a former LGBTQ+ activist who relentlessly attacked her online — has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for raping a 12-year-old boy. Ireland, 42, co-founded Pride in Surrey and positioned himself as a champion for LGBTQ+ youth. But in April 2024, he was […]
2Baba Sparks Controversy with Comments on Monogamy and Male Sexuality
Veteran Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia, widely known as Tuface or 2Baba, has triggered a wave of public discussion following his bold remarks about male sexuality and the challenges of monogamy. During a recent interview with media personality Nedu, the acclaimed artist argued that it is biologically difficult for men to remain sexually committed to just […]
Trump Administration Accuses Harvard of Anti-Semitism
The Trump administration accused Harvard of civil rights violations against Jewish and Israeli students during protests over Israel’s conflict with Hamas. A federal task force claimed Harvard was either indifferent or complicit in anti-Semitic harassment, with many Jewish students feeling unsafe on campus. The administration warned it may cut federal funding if Harvard fails to […]
Kemi Adetiba Drops Trailer for New Netflix Crime Series To Kill A Monkey
Acclaimed Nigerian filmmaker Kemi Adetibai has released the first trailer of her gripping new crime drama series, To Kill A Monkey, premiering on Netflix on July 18. This marks her first major project since her popular King of Boys universe. The 8-part series, created, directed, and written by Kemi, follows the emotional and dangerous journey […]
