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Chidimma Adetshina Emerges First Runner-Up at Miss Universe 2024

Chidimma Adetshina Emerges First Runner-Up at Miss Universe 2024

Chidimma Adetshina makes history as Nigeria’s first runner-up at Miss Universe 2024, marking the country’s ...
  • 17 November 2024
  • Entertainment
Highlights from The Future Awards Africa 2024: Winners List and Notable Achievements

Highlights from The Future Awards Africa 2024: Winners List and Notable Achievements

The Future Awards Africa 2024 celebrated young African leaders in Lagos, honoring winners like Michael ...
  • 12 November 2024
  • Entertainment
Tyla

South African Artist Tyla Dominates 2024 MTV EMAs, Outshining Burna Boy, Asake

South African artist Tyla wins big at the 2024 MTV EMAs, taking home three awards ...
  • 12 November 2024
  • Africa
Quincy Jones

Legendary Music Icon Quincy Jones Passes Away at 91, Leaving a Legacy That Transcends Generations

Legendary producer Quincy Jones passes at 91. Tributes pour in for the icon whose work ...
  • 4 November 2024
  • Celebrity News

Nigerian Music Streaming Revenues Hit $100 Million in 2024

Nigerian music streaming revenues reach a record $100 million in 2024, driven by the global ...
  • 22 October 2024
  • Angola
Suspected Killers of South African Rapper AKA Appeal Extradition

Suspected Killers of South African Rapper AKA Appeal Extradition

The two men suspected of murdering South African rapper Kiernan Forbes, known professionally as AKA, ...

  • 17 October 2024
  • Celebrity News
Chad McQueen

Chad McQueen, The Karate Kid Actor and Son of Steve McQueen, Dies at 63

The entertainment world mourns the loss of Chad McQueen, a prominent figure in Hollywood and ...

  • 19 September 2024
  • Celebrity News
P. Diddy

Why P. Diddy (Sean Combs) Was Arrested: The Full Story Behind the Saga

Sean Combs, famously known as P. Diddy, is one of the most influential figures in ...

  • 18 September 2024
  • Celebrity News
Tyla’s MTV VMAs Afrobeat Win Sparks Mixed Reactions

Tyla’s MTV VMAs Afrobeat Win Sparks Mixed Reactions

South African singer Tyla made history at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) by ...

  • 16 September 2024
  • Entertainment
Tito Jackson

Tito Jackson, Iconic Jackson 5 Member, Passes Away at 70

Tito Jackson, a founding member of the iconic pop group the Jackson 5, has tragically ...

  • 16 September 2024
  • Celebrity News
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