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Spinner reaches More than 45 countries spinners season 2 is reaching a lot of audience around the world. This massive release also depends on the first one which was the season 1 because people watched it,loved it and it…
How to Check a Scholarship Deadline Properly Before Applying For students hoping to study abroad, finding a scholarship can be an important step towards achieving their educational goals. However, an outdated application…
Wizkid Hits 12 Billion Spotify Streams, Makes History for Afrobeats Nigerian music superstar Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has reportedly reached an impressive milestone of 12 billion streams on Spo…
The Nigerian Makeup Trend and the Viral Husbands' Makeup Challenge Social media has become a powerful platform for beauty, entertainment, and creativity in Nigeria. One trend that has attracted attention on TikTok Nigeri…
The United States has changed how routine visa applications are processed across several African countries, requiring affected applicants to use designated regional visa hubs instead of relying on their previous local em…
Canada has introduced a new Canada work permit study rule that lets eligible work permit holders study for up to six months without a study permit. This is good news for Africans already working in Canada who want to ups…
OPay IPO Plans Could Open New Doors for Nigerian Investors OPay’s plan to pursue a listing on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) is drawing attention to a question that matters to everyday Nigerians: can local investors own a p…
Ne-Yo's Nairobi Return: Why Fans Are Excited, Ticket Prices and How Kenya Keeps Attracting Global Music Stars Ne-Yo's return to Nairobi for the Mashujaa Day Concert has generated considerable excitement among Kenyan musi…
A few clicks on Instagram, a message on WhatsApp or a scroll through Facebook Marketplace can take a Nigerian shopper from discovering a product to paying for it within minutes. From fashionable clothes and skincare prod…
American R&B star Chris Brown has been handed an eight-month suspended prison sentence by a London court .This was over a nightclub attack on music producer Abe Diaw in 2023. The ruling means the singer will not go to pr…
Gospel singer Tope Alabi has warned against the circulation of allegedly false and defamatory publications online following claims linking her to the death of gospel minister Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as T…
Made Kuti is set to offer music lovers a different experience at the 2026 MUSON Festival in Lagos, with a performance that brings classical music into the spotlight. Known for his Afrobeat roots and rich family musical h…
Mercy Eke Becomes Ambassador for TOL Luxe Hairs in New Celebrity Deal Mercy Eke has added another brand partnership to her growing profile after being unveiled as the new brand ambassador for TOL Luxe Hairs, a luxury hai…
Samini Announces Samini Xperience 2026, A Week-Long Festival For Dansoman Samini has launched Samini Xperience 2026, a week-long festival to celebrate his home community of Dansoman. The event will run from December 18 t…
Ever tried to get a record from a government office and been told to come back next week? Then next week came, and the answer was the same. Kenya says it wants to end that. Kenya has formally published its Access to Info…
Young Jonn Teams Up with Desperados for Cross-Cultural Track ‘Let It Go’ Nigerian music producer and singer Young Jonn is exploring new creative possibilities through a collaboration with Desperados on a cross-cultural t…
Radiogad announces move beyond radio media personality Destiny Ezeyim, popularly known as Radiogad, has announced that he is growing beyond radio into a wider business empire. In a statement shared with https://punchng.c…
A video can spread across social media within minutes, attracting thousands of views, comments and shares. However, a video that looks convincing does not always tell the complete story. Old footage can be presented as a…
