Nigerian singer Tems on Sunday, cemented her place in history as she won a Grammy at the 2023 Grammys. Tems won alongside Future and Drake, for Best Melodic Rap Performance with “Wait for U The 2022 track won out over songs from other artists including Jack Harlow (“First Class”), Kendrick Lamar (“Die Hard”), Latto (“Big Energy (Live)”), DJ Khaled […]
YouTube, the video streaming giant, has recently released a list of the top trending content creators in Nigeria. These content creators not only have the highest subscribers and viewership, but they have also become some of the richest content creators in Nigeria. In the last three years, YouTube has paid over $50 billion to creators, artists, and media companies. […]
Siene Allwell-Brown, a former television presenter with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), is celebrating her 70th birthday, and it’s time to take a look back at her life and career. Born in Lagos, Nigeria in 1953, Siene grew up in a household that valued education and hard work. She was encouraged by her parents to pursue her passions and […]
Dublin-based children’s author Kensika Monshengwo, originally from Congo, has written a new children’s book that aims to introduce African culture into Irish homes by using the Irish language. The book, called Okani agus Banríocht an Chrogaill (Okani and The Crocodile Queendom in English), is also available in English, but Kensika hopes that by publishing it in Irish as well, […]
Adejobi had always dreamed of meeting his idols, the talented and charismatic Mr Macaroni and Falz. For years, he had followed their careers, watching their videos and performances with unbridled enthusiasm. So when he got the chance to finally meet them in person, he could hardly contain his excitement. As he walked into the living room and saw his […]
Sprint sensation, Rhasidat Adeleke was named the RTE Sport Young Sportsperson of the Year at the RTE Sports Awards 2022 for the best in Irish sports for the year Hosted by Jacqui Hurley, Evanne Ní Chuilinn, and Ruby Walsh, the event which was held at Studio 4 in Montrose last Saturday, celebrated a successful year for Irish athletics. Katie […]
Nigerian music superstar, Yemi Alade has been captivating audiences and topping charts all over Africa and across the globe with her unique blend of Afrobeats, R&B, and pop music. With her powerhouse vocals and electrifying stage presence, it is no wonder she’s been dubbed the “Queen of Afrobeats,” “Queen of Kings”, and “Mama Africa”. Born in Abia State, Nigeria, […]
Jessica Alupo is a politician and the current Vice President of Uganda. Jessica Rose Epel Alupo commonly known as Jessica Alupo entered politics as a candidate for the Katakwi District women’s representative in 2001. She ran on the ticket of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) political party, which she won and was re-elected in 2006. Alupo started out initially […]
“When you have big dreams about how to serve other people, it can really be exciting. But when you have dreams about how to advance yourself, it can be frustrating because you start dreaming small. And I want young people to know that once you have brains, you have flexibility.” – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (GCON) According to the African belief […]
Chinonye Chukwu is an accomplished screenwriter, director, and producer, Chukwu rose to become one of the waves of Hollywood in the 21st century with her signature silence-punctuated performances to express deeper emotions with the faces of her actors. Chukwu is the first black woman to win the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at Sundance in 2019 has bagged numerous […]
