When the final whistle confirmed Arsenal as Premier League champions after 22 years of waiting, the conversation around Bukayo Saka changed permanently. For years, he had been described as the future of the club, the academy graduate carrying the emotional expectations of an entire fanbase. That framing no longer fits. Winning the league transformed Saka from a symbol of […]
The Women of Will International extended its growing influence across African leadership circles with the presentation of the HeForHer Vanguard Award to Jigawa State Governor, Dr. Umar A. Namadi, during a formal ceremony at the Government House in Dutse. The recognition followed the governor’s earlier selection as an award recipient at the WOW International Women’s Conference RISE in Cairo […]
At an age when most children are still discovering sport, Bernardo Lopes has already built a story that extends beyond the pitch. The 11-year-old recently stepped out for Botafogo’s Sub-11 side, marking his debut on September 28, 2025. For those who have followed his journey, the moment carried weight. It represented a personal milestone shaped by years of recovery, […]
Built for Control, Trained for Impact There is a certain clarity in how Oba Femi operates. His rise in WWE’s NXT system has not relied on noise or spectacle alone. It has been defined by structure, discipline, and results that are difficult to ignore. In a space where many talents are still searching for identity, Femi arrived with one […]
Last December in the city of Lagos, Nigeria, the Serenity Sleepover, convened by therapist and mindset coach Dr Ebunlomo Fawole through her wellness platform The Lavender Haven, brought together women seeking clarity, rest, and emotional grounding as they approached the close of 2025. Designed as an intimate retreat rather than a conventional event, the experience centred on creating a […]
South African singer Tyla secured the Best African Music Performance award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The 24-year-old artiste won with her song Push 2 Start, marking her second victory in the category and placing her firmly in Grammy history. Her win drew loud applause inside […]
Dr Onyema Ogbuagu is one of the African-born scientists whose work shaped the global response to COVID-19. A Nigerian-American infectious disease physician and clinical researcher, Ogbuagu played a key role in the clinical trial phase of COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics at a moment when speed, accuracy, and public trust mattered deeply. His contribution sat at the intersection of science […]
Africa’s cultural export is now measured in runway shows, gallery sellouts and playlist numbers. Creative work from the continent occupies major stages and museum walls while influencing global tastes in music, fashion and visual culture. The commercial effect follows the cultural one: brands and artists translate visibility into markets, and those markets in turn fund bigger, riskier projects. This […]
Moses Bliss and Marie Wiseborn – estimated $1 million Tolu Oniru (Toolz) and Tunde Demerun – $1 million Banky W and Adesua Etomi – estimated $1.3 million Priscilla and Juma Jux – Estimated $1.1 million Kenesglow and Ugo –$2 million Halima Babaginda and Hauwa Lawal – $3 million Davido and Chioma – Over $5 million Fatima Dangote and Jamil […]
Lupita Nyong’o said she received offers to play enslaved women even after winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2014 for 12 Years a Slave. She described being pitched roles that recycled trauma and racial shorthand, including suggestions that she appear on a slave ship. Nyong’o said she had to “deafen” herself to commentators who framed her […]