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Africa 

Reviving Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum: Ghana’s Founding Father Honored

In the heart of Ghana’s capital, Accra, stands a symbol of national pride and historical significance – the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, dedicated to the country’s first prime minister and President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Recently, this prestigious memorial has undergone a remarkable renovation, ensuring its enduring legacy and cultural significance for generations to come. As the sun rises over Accra,… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Nigerian Celebrities Struggle with ‘Barbie 101’ at Premiere

As the glittering lights of the premiere of the new Barbie movie lit up the red carpet, Nigerians were hopeful to see their favorite celebrities in stunning and stylish outfits. As the night unfolded, we couldn’t help but wonder if some of our beloved Nigerian celebrities and their stylists took a detour to “Fashion Fantasyland” before hitting the event. Now,… Read More
Africa 

Hollywood strike: Actors, writers take rallies to Philadelphia

Striking screenwriters and actors rallied in Philadelphia as the labor dispute that has halted Hollywood spreads to more cities. While Los Angeles and New York are the epicenters of strike actions, there are dozens of mid-sized and small locals across the country representing performers and writers. The Philadelphia rally at Love Park drew actors Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Davido Donates N237m To 424 Orphanages Across Nigeria

Afrobeat singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced that he recently disbursed N237 million to 424 orphanages across the country through the David Adeleke Foundation (DAF). Announcing this via his Twitter handle on Thursday, Davido said individuals and corporations across various sectors and regions contributed to the donation. According to the press statement attached to his tweet, a… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Why I Switched From Rap To Afrobeats – Singer Victony

Sensational Nigerian singer-songwriter, Anthony Ebuka Victor, better known as Victony, has disclosed that he switched his music genre from hip-hop to afrobeats because he wanted to “try something new.” Victony stated this during an interview with Nelson CJ on Teen Vogue, covered by Africa’s New Wave. The 22-year-old said the pandemic quarantine gave him the opportunity to discover himself. READ… Read More
Human Rights 

Winners of 2023 UN Human Rights Prize Announced

Established by the General Assembly in 1966, the Prize was awarded for the first time in 1968 on what is now Human Rights Day, 10 December, and it is awarded every five years for achievements in the field of human rights. Previous recipients have included Jimmy Carter, Nelson Mandela, Dr. Denis Mukwege, Eleanor Roosevelt, Malala Yusafzai, and the International Committee of the Red Cross… Read More
Europe 

First Person: Ukrainian ‘city of heroes’ plans post-invasion future

Alexander Senkevich, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, spoke to UN News about reconstruction efforts and the role of the United Nations amidst the threat of ongoing shelling. “We were bombed for 230 days, 159 people died, and 750 were injured. A lot of the city was destroyed because there was shelling everywhere. Mykolaiv City Council/Valery Fedchenko Alexander Senkevich, Mayor of Mykolaiv.… Read More
Africa 

Rough campaign for opposition as Zimbabwe gears up for elections

As Zimbabwe gears for the polls, opposition members have been arrested, dozens of CCC events blocked and the party complains of being given little airtime on national television. Zimbabweans will vote on August 23 to elect the president, legislature, and municipal councils. On July 15, about 50 Zimbabwean opposition supporters clad in yellow T-shirts were knocking on doors and handing… Read More
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