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The reason you don’t see people faint for artistes anymore is because they see them on TikTok every day dancing and promoting your music.” Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, has sparked a conversatio…
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has drawn attention as she showed off her looks on her 25th birthday while sitting in a wheelchair, with the star sharing heartfelt words about her struggles with her health recently. The…
ABUJA — Nigeria’s economic recovery faced a familiar but urgent question as government officials, business leaders and development partners gathered in Abuja for the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit: how can economic reform…
The Real Bottom of the Barrel: Three Cheapest Smartphones in Nigeria The Nigerian budget phone market is a strange and often dishonest place. Walk through Computer Village in Lagos or browse any online marketplace, and y…
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Orlando Pirates have booked their place in the CAF Champions League group stage after completing a convincing 5–0 aggregate victory over Namibia’s African Stars. The Buccaneers sealed qualifi…
Baxi agents who are well known in many areas of Nigeria earn commissions from POS transactions, selling of Airtime and data, Processy utility bills and TV subscriptions, their profits depend on transactions, commision ra…
Chris Brown has avoided immediate imprisonment after a UK court handed him an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, over a 2023 nightclub attack in London. The decision has sparked discussions among fans…
Tope Alabi who is a Nigerian gospel singer has threatened legal action against a Canada-based pastor over online publications allegedly connecting her to the demise of gospel minister Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly k…
South Africans are having a mixed reaction recently over an announced temporal fuel price cut. It's a mixed reaction because instead of an indefinite or rather long term price cut, the government has announced that the c…
Writing FirstRand Steps Up Search for Kenyan Bank as South African Lenders Expand Across Africa Section: Money South African banking group FirstRand is stepping up its search for a bank to acquire in Kenya, joining other…
Spotify has introduced audiobooks to listeners in Ghana, giving people a new way to enjoy books alongside the music and podcasts they already love. The service began rolling out in Ghana on October 14, 2026, as part of t…
Ben Dancer Completes 176-Hour Dance Marathon in Lagos Seven days of dancing, thousands of minutes on his feet, and one ambitious goal: Ben Dancer pushed beyond his original target in an endurance challenge that captured…
Obi Cuban 's birthday gift to Jerry Eze. Jerry Eze's birthday was a very remarkable day. He received a mansion from Obi Cuban. Many people said something about it. Pastor Jerry Eze and Obi Cuban are they related like tha…
Ghanaian singer Gyakie released her new single, “Your Body (Crazy),” on October 16, 2026, marking the beginning of a new distribution partnership between her independent record label, FlipTheMusic, and Warner Music Afric…
The night air at the Accra Polo Club buzzed as Ghanaian hip-hop titan M.anifest brought fans and fellow artists together for the Nowhere Cool at 10 anniversary concert. Rather than a routine live show, the gathering felt…
NAIROBI, Kenya — One person's determination can inspire a whole community. Panther Kenya has captured attention through an extraordinary wheelchair achievement at the Nairobi Marathon, bringing hope and raising awareness…
How Keeping Internet Traffic in Nigeria Saves Millions of Dollars: Nigeria is saving an estimated $40 million every year by keeping more internet traffic within the country. This development could help improve internet s…
Football fans in Kenya have something exciting to celebrate as the Premier League trophy Kenya tour brings the spirit of English football closer to supporters in Nairobi and Kisumu. The visit gives fans an opportunity to…
