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Former Big Brother Naija housemate Dorathy Bachor has added another brand partnership to her growing entertainment profile after joining the Voitis Whisky family. The announcement, made by Austine & Partners Internationa…
Veteran Nollywood actress Sola Sobowale has expanded her contributions to Nigerian society with the opening of Joseph and Esther Homes, a residential care facility for older adults in Ibadan, Oyo State. The initiative m…
The African music space is buzzing as the official results of the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards Punch are finally out This Is Lagos. Nigerian heavyweights completely dominated the night in Dallas, Texas, proving onc…
Africa's startup funding story is no longer just about big fintech cheques in Lagos and Nairobi. The latest numbers show a different picture: smaller, focused rounds in agritech and Lusophone markets. The new deals and a…
Abdeslam Ouaddou has given football fans something extra to talk about after Orlando Pirates' victory over Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto Derby. While the result was a big moment for Pirates supporters, it was the coach's l…
Flutterwave UK Records First Loss of £2.2m as Costs Rise Flutterwave UK Limited, the British subsidiary of African fintech company Flutterwave, has reported its first annual loss, raising questions about the cost of main…
Ghana’s discussions with Russia about building the country’s first nuclear power plant have brought fresh attention to the future of electricity supply in West Africa. The plan could help Ghana meet its growing energy ne…
The completion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s initial public offering (IPO) has officially secured its place in financial history. Drawing an overwhelming number of applications from all 54 African countries and ove…
South Africa Faces Trade Uncertainty as US Moves to End AGOA Benefits South Africa is facing fresh economic uncertainty after the United States announced plans to remove the country from a major African trade programme k…
Kenyan rapper Nyashinski has given social media users another reason to admire his stage presence after videos of him showing off his smooth dance moves at a wedding began circulating online. The musician became one of t…
Airtel opens up network information to Nigerian subscribers Airtel Nigeria has introduced a feature that allows subscribers to see more information about the network serving their communities and report service problems…
South African football fans have plenty to talk about after Orlando Pirates claimed a 2-1 victory over their biggest rivals, Kaizer Chiefs, in the famous Soweto Derby. It was an exciting match filled with goals, pressure…
Nigerian singer Zerry DL has given fans something different to talk about after making his modelling debut at Lagos Fashion Week 2026. The singer, whose real name is Divine Uzama, stepped away from music to walk the runw…
Burna Boy just explained music money in one honest line, and it has Nigerians talking about sampling again. What Burna Boy said The Grammy winner revealed that American R&B legend Toni Braxton gets 60% of the streaming r…
There is something interesting about films that tell stories people can relate to. They make viewers think about their own lives, families and experiences. That is part of what makes Which Way, a Nigerian musical drama…
Bayern-Ajax Nairobi Game Stirs Money Questions Ahead of Historic Match The planned meeting between German football giants Bayern Munich and Dutch side Ajax Amsterdam in Nairobi has generated excitement among football sup…
Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham Fans Revive Rivalry Ahead of December Film Season The rivalry debate between two of Nollywood’s biggest actresses, Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham, has returned to social media as both p…
Representing one's nation at the international stage is the biggest dream for any athlethes, and this is the case of the south african swimmers who has been selected to represent South Africa at the upcoming world short…
