First exhibition to document 500 years of Black music in Britain opens at the British Library this spring
The exhibition spotlights the spaces – physical, digital and symbolic – that have cultivated creative expression and inspired a number of Black British music genres, from The Reno in Manchester, Bristol’s Bamboo Club, Scottish club night The Reggae Klub and The Four Aces in London, to carnivals, community centres and record shops across the country. […]
Defence Headquarters debunk coup claim
Defence Headquarters says claims of a coup in the country, is a figment of imagination. This follows some reports that claimed Guards Brigade is on high alert over “unusual movements, leading to Suspicion of a coup plot in Nigeria”. Acting Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau said those claims are malicious and unfounded.
Disney Animation / Kugali New Series “Iwájú” to Air Across Africa
Following the debut of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African Entertainment Company Kugali’s “Iwájú” on Disney+ on Feb 28. 2024, the all-new original animated series will be heading to Disney Channel across Africa. “Iwájú” will air* across Africa on Disney Channel—distributed on DStv platform (Channel 303)—this April and May, giving viewers across the continent an opportunity to […]
Police NABS two suspected bank thieves in Port Harcourt
Two suspects who specializes in allegedly robbing customers after they have withdrawn cash from the bank have been arrested by the police. The suspects, Ikenna Obiko, 30 years old, and Isichukwu Eneji, 24 years old, were apprehended on February 12, 2024 at the Olu Obasanjo area of Port Harcourt while riding a motorcycle. Both suspects […]
Rivers police command displays corpse of most wanted cultist David Gift
The Rivers State police command today paraded the corpse of Gift David aka 2baba at the state police headquarters Moscow road. 2baba was accused of killing Ahoada East DPO Bako Amgbashim on Sept 8th last year. Police commissioner Tunji Disu at a press briefing today said the camp of 2baba was attacked by an Arial […]
We should be grateful to Burna Boy for what he has done for Afrobeats – Eddy Remedy
Eddy Remedy is one-third of The Remedies group who helped commercialise Nigerian mainstream pop music in the late 90s. During an interview with Daddy Fresh on Instagram Live, Eddy Remedy while addressing the recent claims made by former Remedies member Eedris Abdulkareem stated that Burna Boy deserved praise for what he has done for Afrobeats. The veteran rapper narrated how he put his […]
Davido pledges ₦300 million to be shared among orphanages in Nigeria
Afrobeat singer Davido has pledged a sum of ₦300 million to be shared to orphanages in Nigeria through his foundation. The ‘Timeless’ singer said the donation would be done through his David Adeleke Foundation. In the press release posted at the time he said: “I founded the DAF in 2022 with a strong desire and passion […]
2024 National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game Makes History, Africa Well Represented
On Saturday night, Mac McClung earned a perfect score on his final dunk, defeating Jaylen Brown to repeat as the AT&T Slam Dunk champion, while 10-time NBA All-Star Steph Curry beat WNBA’s Sabrina Ionescu in the first-ever NBA vs. WNBA 3-Point Challenge at 2024 State Farm All-Saturday Night. Team Jalen defeated Team Detlef to claim the […]
‘’If another election comes, I’ll still vote Tinubu’’ – Seyi Law
Comedian and actor Lawrence Oluwaseyitan Aletile, popularly known as Seyi Law, has reiterated his support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Seyi Law, a vehement supporter of Tinubu, in a message on his verified X handle, urged Nigerians to support the Tinubu-led administration, noting that “things would get better.” The comedian made an allusion to the […]
Elsa Majimbo explains why she deleted a video confession of her former mentor Naomi Campbell
In recent days, the social media sphere in Kenya and across the globe has been abuzz with news about Elsa Majimbo, the Kenyan chess prodigy and comedic sensation, and Naomi Campbell, the British supermodel. The news has been sparked by Majimbo’s candid revelations about her relationship with Campbell, the genesis and how they eventually fell out. The […]
