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Kai Cenat’s TikTok balance clip shocks Kenyans American streamer Kai Cenat has attracted attention after accidentally revealing an estimated $23,232.11 (approximately Sh3.01 million) on his TikTok creator account during…
The Lagos Legends Match has come and gone, but the lessons and essence of the assemblage of Africa's greatests in football can not be lost on the continent's football future for a long time to come. It was held over the…
Chioma Ude Celebrates Women Shaping African Cinema at AFRIFF Dinner The 15th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) has continued to highlight the people shaping the future of African storytelling, an…
Tiktok has removed about 750185 videos in Kenya between April and June 2026.This comes after the content was found to violate its community guidelines.This figures were revealed in the platform's second Quater 2026. The…
The Marlian movement is back. Nigerian singer Naira Marley has officially announced the return of Marlian Fest, and he has already fixed a date and venue for it. The concert is set for December 12, 2026, at Eagles Club F…
The big win is for comedy star Mr Macaroni. Nigerian skit maker Debo Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has finished his master's degree in London with a distinction, and fans are celebrating him online. He announc…
Burna Boy’s "Ye" moment at the NFL Paris Game halftime show is the clip fans cannot stop sharing. Videos of the Afrobeats star performing the hit at Stade de France spread across X and Instagram, with fans reposting it a…
Nigeria's phone lines are back above 200 million for the first time in two years. This is big tech news for everyday life because almost every Nigerian uses a phone to call, bank, and go online. The new line count Accord…
Music lovers have another set of visuals to add to their watchlists as several African and international artistes release new music videos. From colourful dance scenes to romantic storytelling and exciting collaborations…
Nollywood star Funke Akindele recently got people talking online after sharing a humbling experience from the lead-up to her blockbuster film, Everybody Loves Jenifa. Speaking on a panel at Creative Africa Nexus Weekend…
Nigerian football fans have something new to talk about after the Super Eagles announced their 24-man squad for the upcoming AFCON qualifying matches against Tanzania. Head coach Éric Chelle has selected a mix of experie…
Nigeria’s Flamingos have made history by winning the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2026, becoming the first African nation to lift the trophy after defeating Japan 2–1 in Saturday’s final at the Mohammed VI Football Comple…
TikTok Interrupts 80,640 LIVE Sessions in Kenya Over Guideline Violations TikTok interrupted 80,640 LIVE sessions in Kenya between April and June 2026 because of violations of its community guidelines. The development ha…
The Federal Government says it will build three lithium processing factories to stop Nigeria from exporting raw lithium and then importing expensive batteries made from it. The plan was disclosed on Monday in Abuja by Vi…
South African media personality, DJ, and TV star Sithelo Shozi has shared some wonderful family news: she’s welcomed her fourth child, a baby girl, with her husband, Zimbabwean businessman Kudzaishe James Magura. Known f…
MultiChoice Nigeria has unveiled new DStv and GOtv packages under its 'Expect More' campaign, with changes that affect every subscriber from Nov 5, 2026. Here is what changed, in simple terms. This is based on Punch Ente…
If you grew up hearing Yoruba at home but answering in English, you are not alone. Now a new wave of young Africans, especially those abroad, are flipping the script. They want to learn the language properly, speak it on…
Savannaa Cloud has introduced a Nigerian-owned public cloud platform featuring local infrastructure and billing in naira. The platform is opening up for free early-stage access ahead of its scheduled commercial deploymen…
