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 […]
Kevin Jonas Lost 90% of His Money After 2013 Band Split
Kevin Jonas recently revealed he lost almost all his money following the Jonas Brothers’ breakup in 2013. Speaking on The School of Greatness podcast with brothers Nick and Joe, Kevin, 37, admitted that a string of bad business decisions left him with just 10% of his finances. “I didn’t understand money and ended up losing […]
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 […]
UK Teen Freed After Dubai Jail Term Over Consensual Sex Case
Marcus Fakana, a 19-year-old from Tottenham, North London, has returned to the UK after serving seven months in a Dubai prison for having sex with a fellow British tourist he met on holiday. Fakana was 18 at the time of the incident in 2024. The girl, just shy of her 18th birthday, was staying at […]
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 […]
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 […]
Speed Darlington Rejects NAPTIP Summons
Nigerian entertainer, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has dismissed allegations against him, saying that he will not honour a summons from the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). He also said his appearance fee, as an entertainer, is ₦2.5 million. In a video posted on his Instagram page on […]
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Reaches Knockout Stage in US
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025, held in the US, has entered its knockout rounds with 32 clubs vying for the title. After group stages, top teams like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and PSG remain. Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami was eliminated in the round of 16 by PSG, ending his quest to match Ronaldo’s […]
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 […]
Lorde’s Virgin Earns Jack Harlow’s Praise Before Release
Lorde’s new album Virgin has received an unexpected nod of approval from rapper Jack Harlow. The 28-year-old singer recently spoke with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe about the creative journey and inspirations behind the upcoming release. During the interview, Lorde shared a memorable moment with Harlow, 27, while working at New York’s Electric Lady Studios. “Jack […]