Category: AFRICA NEWS
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What Davido said after Tems scooped Grammy Award
Award-winning singer, Davido congratulated Tems on her recent win at the 67th Grammys on Sunday. Tems scooped the Best African Music Performance award at the event held on Sunday, February 2. Davido who was also nominated for the category wrote in a post on X, “Congratulations to my one and only! @chrisbrown! And to the Queen @temsbaby we are proud…
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Emotional Tems dedicates Grammy award to mother
Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems has won her first Grammy Award. The singer scooped the award for the Best African Music Performance award for her song ‘Love Me Jeje’ at the 67th Grammy Awards held on Sunday, February 2. She defeated colleague artists, Yemi Alade, Asake & Wizkid, Davido & Lojay, and Burna Boy who were nominated for…
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Expect another electricity tariff hike within months – Presidential aide
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, says Nigeria’s electricity tariff will increase within months. She stated this at the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Recall that on April 3, 2024, the Federal Government approved a threefold increase in electricity tariff for customers under the…
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Jude Ighalo’s ex-wife Sonia brags about new man, shares details about him
Nigerian footballer Jude Ighalo’s former wife, Sonia Desuwa, is back in the news over her love life after she bragged about her new man. Just recently, the mum of three took to her Instagram stories to share a series of posts where she spoke highly of her new partner and how lucky she is to…
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‘I faced racism as mixed-race living in Nigeria’ – Carolyna Hutchings
Scottish-Nigerian actress, Carolyna Hutchings has opened up about the racism she faced as a mixed-race living in Nigeria. The movie star revealed that growing up as a mixed-race child in Nigeria, she faced significant racism at home and in school due to her skin colour. Speaking in a recent interview with Arise TV, Hutchings said,…
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To get rich, build roads first – Chinese Ambassador tells African leaders to prioritize infrastructure
The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa has emphasized to African leaders the critical role of infrastructure in national development. According to him, economic prosperity is closely tied to investments in roads, railways, and ports. He made the call while speaking as a panelist on the topic “The Role of Africa’s Infrastructural Development Partners…
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Wizkid releases dates for ‘Morayo’ 2025 European tour
Grammy award-winning singer Wizkid is set to embark on the highly anticipated ‘Morayo’ tour in 2025. Wizkid announced dates in France, Netherlands, and Germany with stops at iconic venues like the 12,000-capacity Velodrome Arena in Berlin, Germany on May 21, the Ahoy RTM Stage in Rotterdam, Netherlands on May 23, and the famous 20,000-capacity Accor Arena…
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Zicsaloma responds to news about the cost of his nose surgery
Prominent skit creator Zicsaloma has responded to recent reports regarding the expenses associated with his nose surgery in Turkey. It is worth noting that the content creator underwent both a rhinoplasty and a facelift. He has posted numerous images and videos documenting the procedure on his social media platforms, which have elicited a variety of…
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Single market success hinges on collective will – Prof Naana Jane tells Africa leaders
Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called on African leaders to demonstrate strong collective will and take decisive action to ensure the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Addressing over 4000 delegates and more than eight Heads of State during the Africa Prosperity Dialogue (APD 2025) at the Accra International…
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EFCC, NIRA to strengthen collaboration for cyber security
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) has resolved to strengthen its existing collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC towards enhancing the country’s cyber security. The resolution was reached on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 when the President of NIRA, Akinsanya Adesola, led a staff delegation on a courtesy visit to EFCC’s Executive Chairman,…