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Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema has sparked fresh conversations among music lovers after teasing a new project believed to be titled EMB, leaving fans eager to discover what the singer has planned next. The singer, whose re…
DAKAR, Senegal — Excitement is building in Dakar as Senegal prepares to welcome young athletes from across the world for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The competition is scheduled to run from October 31 to November 13, m…
Nigerian comedian and actor Ayodeji Makun, popularly known as AY, has sparked conversations on social media after sharing an old Instagram message he received from Afrobeats singer Asake in 2019, years before the singer…
Airtel Money has reported a strong increase in revenue, highlighting the growing importance of mobile payments across Africa. The company recorded $830 million in revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2026, repr…
Ghana’s Lost Film Treasures Are Coming Back to Life Imagine watching Ghana’s independence celebrations as if you were standing among the crowds yourself. That is the experience historic film footage can offer, and a new…
MTN’s Reported Power Spending Draws Attention MTN Nigeria’s reported spending of about ₦4.05 trillion on power in 2025 has drawn attention to the rising cost of running telecommunications services in Nigeria. According t…
Portable Trends After Lagos Rally Performance and Demand for More Money Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has returned to the spotlight after a public appearance at an All Progressives Congres…
Burna Boy is taking Afrobeats to a new crowd in Asia. His planned 2026 India show is getting fresh attention in music circles. Fans see it as another sign of Afrobeats reaching new continents. What was announced Multiple…
Veteran Nigerian comedian, actor, and entertainment icon Bright Okpocha, popularly known around the world as Basketmouth, has ignited a fierce and widespread discussion across social media platforms after publicly challe…
Africa’s economies have shown resilience despite energy price shocks linked to the war in Iran, but declining international development assistance could make it harder for countries to withstand future crises, the Intern…
Kenya’s Board of Engineers has launched an investigation into the collapse of a multi-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, as emergency teams continues to search for people believed to be trapped beneath the rubble. Th…
Nigeria’s Federal Government is proposing mandatory impact assessments for major economic policy changes to reduce sudden policy reversals and improve stability. The initiative could help businesses plan with greater con…
Stellenbosch beat Durban City two to zero on Wednesday night(Twenty eight of October two thousand and twenty six)to secure their place in the quarter-finals of the Carling Knockout Cup. But the scoreline does not tell th…
Rangers international caf champioms league campaign came to a heartbreaking end following a 3 0 defeat to mc alger in algeria turning a promising two goals first leg advantage into a 3 2 aggregate exit. For the nigerian…
Ghanaian students seeking financial support for higher education are encouraged to check the Ghana Scholarships Authority’s official website for scholarship announcements, eligibility requirements and application deadlin…
Egyptian clean-energy startup NoorNation has raised $1.05 million in seed funding to expand its solar-powered energy and water solutions, with a focus on making irrigation more affordable for farmers. The funding round…
A celebrity rumour can spread across Nigeria in a matter of minutes. One post on Instagram, a screenshot on WhatsApp or a short video on TikTok is sometimes enough to get people talking. Before long, fans are arguing, bl…
GMB Legacy Queen Nana Konadu's Inspiring Media Visit Spreads Warmth Across Ghana The dust has settled on an incredible milestone season, but the excitement of Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB) 2026 is still going strong. The…
