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Funke Akindele Reveals Why Everybody Loves Jenifa Is Her Most Expensive Film Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has revealed that Everybody Loves Jenifa is the most expensive film she has ever produced, attri…
Safaricom has recorded a significant increase in its half-year earnings, with its mobile money service, M-Pesa, emerging as one of the major drivers of the company's growth. The latest financial results highlight the gro…
Kenya Cyber Threats Rise as Web Attacks Jump 58 Per Cent Kenya is facing a growing cyber security challenge as cyber threat events continue to rise across the country. A recent report by the Communications Authority of K…
For many small business owners in Nigeria, the biggest problem is not finding customers. It is finding money that gives them enough time to grow. That is why the new BOI IFC loan is getting attention. The Bank of Industr…
SOUTH AFRICA’S CITY VOTE HAS AFRICA WATCHING Local Elections, Voter Anger and the Future of African Politics By: News and Current Affairs Desk Date: 6 November 2026 South Africa’s local government elections have attracte…
5 UK Scholarships African Students Can Still Apply For in November 2026 By: Ekanem Ekpenyong | Education & Scholarship News Checked: 6 November 2026 African students hoping to study in the United Kingdom still have oppor…
Tekno’s Fela Comment Sparks Fresh Afrobeats Debate Nigerian singer Tekno has reignited conversations about the history of Afrobeats following comments about the late music legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and his contribution…
Viral Bread Video Raises Questions About Food Safety in Nigeria A video of bread that reportedly stayed fresh for over two months has caused a lot of discussion among Nigerians. Many people have started asking questions…
For African students planning to study in the United Kingdom, checking the latest visa financial requirements before submitting an application could become even more important from 30 November 2026. The UK government has…
Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has named his 27-man squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Kenya, sparking debate among supporters over some notable inclusions and omissions. The…
Golf is beginning to attract more attention in Nigeria, and the upcoming Nigeria Cup is one of the events helping to bring the sport into the spotlight. The 65th edition of the competition is already creating excitement…
A Major Financial Opportunity Lost Ghanaian football has suffered a major financial setback after the Ghana Football Association (GFA) lost a proposed sponsorship deal worth more than $5 million annually. GFA President K…
A man went to Harbeespoort for a day out, took a few photos, posted them online and probably expected the usual likes, comments and compliments. Instead, South Africa social media decided he looked exactly like Nathi Mth…
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid brought the 2026 Afro Plus Fest to an energetic close with a headline performance in Maryland, United States, as he celebrated 15 years in the music industry. The Grammy-winning singer…
African startup founders developing innovative solutions to agriculture and food security challenges have been offered an opportunity to grow their businesses through Halcyon's Africa Innovation in Agriculture and Food S…
American rapper Cardi B has got fans talking again after calling Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye "really sweet" following another public sighting. The comment is not new, but it is trending again this week after the…
The African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) made a resounding return to Dallas, Texas, lighting up a star-studded venue filled with vibrant crowds, flashing stage lights, and ecstatic fans. Nigerian artistes once again p…
AY’s Old Asake Message Sparks Fresh Reactions A throwback message shared by Nigerian comedian and actor Ayodeji Makun, popularly known as AY, has sparked fresh conversations about perseverance, humility and the unpredict…
