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South African DJ Uncle Waffles has attracted fresh attention online following her appearance at American rapper Megan Thee Stallion’s Hottieween party in Las Vegas. Videos and pictures from the Halloween celebration have…
You see it first on WhatsApp or TikTok: "Davido arrested," "Funke Akindele quits acting," "Sanwo-Olu runway fall." It has 10k shares already. Should you share it? Don't. Not yet. Celebrity gist moves fast in Nigeria, and…
African Media and AI Story Angle Gets Fresh Push Artificial Intelligence (AI) is creating new opportunities for the African media industry. Journalists, content creators, and media organizations are beginning to explore…
Lagos is preparing to host an innovation gathering that will bring startup founders, investors and technology professionals together to explore business and employment opportunities. The event aims to help young business…
South African cricket fans have another reason to be proud of their team after fast bowler Kagiso Rabada reached an impressive milestone of 350 Test wickets against Australia at Newlands in Cape Town. Rabada achieved the…
Nigeria's oil industry faced renewed security concerns on June 19, 2008, after armed militants attacked Shell's Bonga offshore oilfield, forcing the company to suspend production at one of its major facilities. The incid…
South Africans are heading to the polls on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, for local government elections being watched as a key test for the African National Congress and for coalition politics across the continent. The El…
Kenya Stadium Opener Chatter Keeps Social Media Busy as Bayern and Ajax Match Sparks Debate Kenya’s planned stadium opening match between German football giants Bayern Munich and Dutch club Ajax Amsterdam has sparked hea…
Saudi Arabia has suspended travel by its citizens to Kenya and stopped issuing all categories of visas to people arriving from the country, citing precautionary measures against Ebola. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) announ…
As interest in travelling to Canada continues to attract attention, online searches for Canadian visas are rising again, with prospective visitors seeking reliable information on application procedures, required document…
How to Tell If a Visa Rule Change Is Real: What Travellers Should Check Before Cancelling Plans Visa rule rumours can spread quickly, especially when governments announce new health measures, border restrictions or immig…
Google Pay launch adds heat to Nigeria's tap-to-pay race Google Pay's entry into Nigeria's digital payment market is adding a new level of competition to the country's growing contactless payments industry. The developme…
Flamingos Reach World Cup Semi-Finals After Dramatic Late Penalty Against Venezuela Nigeria’s Flamingos have given the country another reason to celebrate after a dramatic late penalty sent the young team into the semi-f…
Athletics South Africa acting president: Jean Verster Takes Charge Amid Governance Reforms Athletics South Africa has appointed Jean Verster as its acting president as the country's athletics governing body works to addr…
What do you get when Davido releases a banger with one of Afrobeats’ fastest rising stars, Phyno decides to drop another trending love song and Seyi Vibez refuses to leave the top of the charts because of another hit? Oc…
For one night, Lagos had a governor turned model. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu surprised everyone on Saturday night, October 31, when he walked the runway at 2026 Lagos Fashion Week at the Federal Palace Hotel…
South African reality television fans have a new reason to get excited as auditions for Big Brother Mzansi Season 7 officially open. The announcement has sparked fresh conversations online, with hopeful contestants and v…
Ghanaian musician Mr Drew has attracted attention online following a heated exchange with a participant during an X Space. The incident has become a Ghana social media trend, drawing comments from fans and other social m…
