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Nigerian comedian AY Makun reportedly shared an old message from Nigerian singer Asake, dated 2019, in which Asake reached out to him asking for support. The story has attracted attention because it shows how much someon…
Ben Dancer’s Seven-Day Marathon Gets Nigeria Talking A Seven-Day Dance Challenge Imagine dancing continuously for seven days! Nigerian dancer Benjamin Daniel Gabriel, popularly known as Ben Dancer, completed an extraordi…
Cinema Train Puts Ghana Film in the Spotlight Ghana's film industry has taken a new step towards growth following the launch of the Cinema Train Initiative by the National Film Authority (NFA). The initiative is designed…
Senator Ned Nwoko has appealed to fans, bloggers and social media users to stop attacking his estranged wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, and give her space to recover. He also warned that people spreading false re…
Ghanaian music veteran Samini has given fans another reason to celebrate with the impressive early performance of his eighth studio album, ORIGIN8A. The project attracted attention across major digital music platforms sh…
Controversial relationship expert Blessing CEO is trending again, this time not for dragging anyone, but for saying sorry through tears. What she said in the video On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Blessing Okoro, popularly…
Putin's Ice Cream Clip Sparks Debate Over African Leaders' Dignity and Global Image The clip has attracted attention not because of the ice cream itself, but because of what people believe the scene represents. What happ…
UK slavery apology debate grows as Starmer rejects reparations Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reopened debate about the country’s role in the transatlantic slave trade, saying he is open to a formal apology bu…
Woli Arole’s Burial Appeal for Toluwanisings Moves Many Online Nigerian comedian and preacher Woli Arole has appealed to those involved in the burial disagreement surrounding late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, p…
Study in Germany: How Nigerians Can Check University Admission Deadlines Germany remains an attractive destination for Nigerian students seeking quality university education, internationally recognised qualifications and…
Athletics South Africa (ASA) has appointed Jean Verster as its acting president at a time when the organisation is facing serious leadership and governance challenges. The decision comes as the country's athletics body f…
South Africa has deployed 510 soldiers to KwaZulu-Natal following violent protests linked to misinformation about a Constitutional Court ruling on asylum applications. President Cyril Ramaphosa authorised the deployment…
Burna Boy and Tems’ Song Snippet Sparks Excitement Among Fans A short music snippet believed to feature Nigerian music stars Burna Boy and Tems has sparked excitement online, with fans eagerly anticipating a possible col…
African filmmakers, writers and digital content creators have an opportunity to develop their storytelling skills through a free artificial intelligence (AI) filmmaking programme backed by British actor Idris Elba’s Akun…
The Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND) is turning Africa’s Cultural Heritage into Global Business Opportunities. Africa's rich cultural heritage, celebrated through music, film, fashion, literature, food, dance a…
Kenya Boxing Team Rides High After Africa Title Kenya’s boxing team is celebrating after winning the Africa Boxing Championships. The Kisumu National Boxing League will now give the boxers a chance to test their skills b…
Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz has renewed online conversations about his former relationship with Ugandan businesswoman Zari Hassan after a video of him dedicating a song to her attracted fresh attention. During a pe…
Miss Jackie’s Gen Z Sheng Comments Spark Debate Online Kenyan digital creator Miss Jackie has sparked an online conversation after sharing her dislike of several popular Gen Z Sheng expressions, prompting mixed reactions…
