ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO (Benin/France)Best Contemporary World Music Album – 2008Originally from Benin and now living in France, Angélique Kidjo holds the title has Africa’s most decorated GRAMMY winner in history. 2008 saw the first of her five trophies with a Best Contemporary World Music Album for Djin Djin and increased to three more Best World Music Album wins, adding the […]
MARIAN MAKEBA (South Africa)Best Folk Record (Collaboration with Harry Belafonte) – 1966The first Grammy Awards ceremony took place on May 4, 1959 simultaneously at two venues, the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, and the Park Sheraton Hotel in New York City, New York. It took seven years after the inaugural edition for Africa to record her first […]
26-year-old forward for Luton Town, Elijah Adebayo sent shockwaves through the English Premier League in a midweek clash, with a stunning hat-trick against Brighton and Hove Albion. The breathtaking display not only secured a resounding 4-0 victory for the Hatters but also etched Adebayo’s name in the history books. Who is Elijah Adebayo? Elijah Adebayo is a talented football […]
Just like many other boys his age, Victor Boniface dreamed of becoming a professional footballer, at a very young age, he left his hometown of Akure and traveled to Lagos State to join Real Sapphire Academy. Victor impressed everyone at Real Sapphire Academy, and his skills earned him a move to Europe at the age of 18. He joined […]
South Africa and indeed the rest of the continent mourn the loss of a literary giant and theatrical luminary, Mbongeni Ngema, who passed away at the age of 68 in a car crash. Ngema’s impact on the world of arts, particularly his unyielding portrayal of the struggles under apartheid, has left his footprint on the sand of South African […]
Since the introduction of the era of TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube shorts into the digital landscape, Africa’s musical heartbeat has been pulsating across the globe. The driving force behind this phenomenon is not just the genre but the authentic African identity embedded in the music. The continent’s artists are not only propelling Africa onto the global stage but […]
Mohbad, who tragically passed away at the age of 27 on September 12, has posthumously achieved a milestone that sets him apart, even among global music icons. Surpassing the likes of Nicki Minaj and Eminem, Mohbad secured the 46th spot among the world’s best-selling digital artists, perhaps a show of the enduring power of his music. In the week […]
Chukwuebuka Ezugha, hailing from the vibrant state of Anambra in Nigeria, has not just etched his name in the Guinness World Records but has also transformed the lives of numerous young talents through his ventures, Chukwuebuka Freestyle Entertainment & Chukwuebuka Academy. Since 2019, Ezugha’s commitment to grassroots sports development has propelled 18 individuals to Guinness World Records glory, setting […]
Sam Allison is set to make a groundbreaking entry into the Premier League, becoming the first Black official to take charge of a top-flight game in 15 years. The announcement comes as part of a concerted effort by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) to enhance diversity in top-tier refereeing. Allison’s pivotal moment is scheduled to unfold on […]
From the bustling streets of Olusosun to the pinnacle of African football, Victor Osimhen’s ascent reached new heights as he was crowned the African Player of the Year in a glittering ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco. Osimhen, the dynamic forward for Napoli and the Super Eagles, clinched this prestigious individual honor after a stellar season. Guiding Napoli to their first […]