Wizkid Hints at Collaborations with Nigerian Artists for Upcoming Album “Morayo”
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Wizkid has revealed plans to collaborate with fellow Nigerian artists on his highly anticipated sixth album, titled “Morayo.” The album is a heartfelt tribute to his late mother. During an interactive session with fans on X (formerly known as Twitter) today, Wizkid shared that he has been in the studio with several prominent […]
Nigeria’s U-17 Women team faces tough draw in World Cup Group A
Nigeria’s women’s U-17 national team, the Flamingos, have been drawn in Group A for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Flamingos will face the host nation Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and New Zealand in Group A. This will mark the third time in recent that a Nigerian team will be grouped with the hosts haven […]
Sierra Leone’s parliament outlaws child marriage
Sierra Leone’s parliament has approved a law banning child marriage, in a development lauded by activists as a major win for children’s rights. The legislation, welcomed by activists and rights groups, criminalizes the marriage of girls under the age of 18 and imposes stringent penalties on offenders. Under the new law, individuals found guilty of […]
Rangers Crowned 2023/24 NPFL Champions
Rangers International Football Club of Enugu, have been crowned champions of the Nigerian Premier Football League 2023/2024 season. The flying antelopes emerged champions with a 2-1 victory over Gombe United at the Zaria road stadium in Jos to clinch its 8th league title amazing 70 points from 38 matches played during the concluded league season. […]
Davido Releases Pre-Wedding Photos with Chioma Rowland
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared pre-wedding photos with his partner, Chioma Rowland. The photos, posted on Davido’s verified Instagram account (@davido) on Sunday, are captioned with “#CHIVIDO2024,” signaling their upcoming nuptials. The couple’s traditional wedding is set to take place on Tuesday in Lagos. The pre-wedding photos come amid […]
CAF Announces New Dates For 2025 AFCON In Morocco
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe,has announced that the next Africa Cup of Nations will be played in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Originally scheduled for June and July 2025, the AFCON was moved to avoid a clash with the inaugural Club World Cup in the United States from June […]
Saudi Arabia says at least 1,301 people died during Hajj
At least 1,301 people died during Hajj, Saudi Arabia says, mostly unauthorised pilgrims who walked long distances in intense heat. More than three-quarters of those who died did not have official permits to be there and walked under direct sunlight without adequate shelter. This year’s pilgrimage took place during a heatwave, with temperatures at times […]
Simi Announces New Album ‘Lost And Found’
After kicking off 2024 with 3 singles, Simi has announced the title of her new album ‘Lost and Found’ which will be released in July15, 2024. It will be Simi’s fourth album and a follow-up to her 2022 album ‘TBH (To Be Honest)’. Simi announced the album in a post on her Instagram page, describing […]
Murray Retires Injured On Likely Queen’s Farewell
Andy Murray has retired injured, in what is likely to be his final appearance at The Queen’s Club. The three-time Grand Slam champion and former world number was playing against Australia’s Jordan Thompson, less than 24 hours after winning his first-round match against Australia’s Alexei Popyrin, and was losing 4-1 in the first set when […]
Rema wins double at 2024 ASCAP London Music Awards
Afrobeats sensation Rema has added to his impressive accolades by winning multiple awards at the 2024 ASCAP London Music Awards for his hit song “Calm Down.” The song clinched both the Song of the Year and Top Streaming Song awards. Rema’s success is shared with his co-writers and co-producers, Michael Hunter (London) and Andre Vibez, […]