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Rema, Burna Boy win at 2024 iHeart Radio Music Awards

See full winners of the 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.

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 […]

Super Falcons Update Roster Ahead Of Olympic Qualifier Against South Africa

The Nigeria Football Federation unveiled a roster update on Monday, just four days before the 2024 Paris Olympic Games qualifier clash between the Super Falcons and African champions South Africa in Abuja

The Nigeria Football Federation unveiled a roster update on Monday, just four days before the 2024 Paris Olympic Games qualifier clash between the Super Falcons and African champions South Africa in Abuja. Coach Randy Waldrum has made a pivotal decision, drafting the promising Jumoke Alani as a replacement for the injured Ashleigh Plumptre. Plumptre, a […]

Israel accused of killing Iranian generals in Syria

ran's Revolutionary Guards say seven officers have been killed in an Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate building in Syria's capital, Damascus

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say seven officers have been killed in an Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate building in Syria’s capital, Damascus. Brig-Gen Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior commander of the elite Quds Force, and Brig-Gen Mohammad Hadi Haji-Rahimi, his deputy, were named among the dead. Iran and Syria’s governments condemned the attack, which destroyed […]

Why I wear my late son’s clothes- Joseph Aloba

Joseph Aloba, father of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, says his late son was a friend with whom he shared things in common, which is why he is comfortable wearing his clothes.

Joseph Aloba, father of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, says his late son was a friend with whom he shared things in common, which is why he is comfortable wearing his clothes. Joseph who was replying to his critics who wondered why he wore his late son’s clothes, said he wears his son’s clothes […]

Primeboy Files Petition Against Mohbad’s Widow For Wrong Accusation

Primeboy Files Petition Against Mohbad's Widow For Wrong Accusation

Nigerian singer, Ibrahim Owodunni, aka Primeboy, a childhood friend of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has filed a petition against Omowunmi, the widow of MohBad. Primeboy had been asked to visit the police every week since the investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death started. In the petition filed through his lawyers and to […]

Liverpool Top the Premier League Table after win against Brighton

Manchester City and Arsenal handed Liverpool the advantage in the Premier League title race as they played out a bitterly disappointing goalless stalemate at Etihad Stadium. Liverpool are now top of the table, two points clear of Arsenal and three ahead of City, after they came from behind to beat Brighton at Anfield, their delight increased by their two closest rivals cancelling each other out.

Manchester City and Arsenal handed Liverpool the advantage in the Premier League title race as they played out a bitterly disappointing goalless stalemate at Etihad Stadium. Liverpool are now top of the table, two points clear of Arsenal and three ahead of City, after they came from behind to beat Brighton at Anfield, their delight […]

Rivers United edge USM Alger 1-0 In CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final

Rivers United edge USM Alger 1-0 In CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final

Rivers United claimed a 1-0 win over Algerian side, USM Alger in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday. Augustine Ojejepha scored the decisive goal in the 10 minute, although his team wasted several other chances to double their lead in the game. […]

Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to undergo hernia surgery

Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, will have surgery under full anaesthesia for a hernia

Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, will have surgery under full anaesthesia for a hernia said in a statement. According to a statement from his office, the 74-year old Netanyahu was diagnosed with a hernia during a routine examination on Saturday and was scheduled to undergo the surgery on Sunday. The surgery means Israel’s leader will […]