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President Zelensky Invites Nigeria’s President-elect, Tinubu to Ukraine on State Visit

By Charles Nwoke The President of war-torn Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has congratulated Nigeria’s President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on his election victory in the just concluded general election in the country. This was even as Zelensky urged him to visit his war-ravaged country of Ukraine on a state visit. The congratulatory message is coming two months after the ex-Lagos state governor… Read More
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Nigerian Singer Adekunle Gold Celebrates Wife’s Birthday and 10th Year Anniversary

Adekunle Gold, a popular Nigerian singer-songwriter, took to his Instagram account to share his joy in the celebration of his wife, Simi’s 35th birthday and the 10th year anniversary of their first meeting. He shared a photo of his wife to commemorate their years together. Additionally, he posted a video of their daughter, who wished Simi a happy birthday, and… Read More
Africa 

South Africa braces for dark winter as power shortages persist

South Africa, the continent’s most industrialised country, is in the grip of an energy crisis that critics say is much deeper than the authorities openly acknowledge. The periodic electricity blackouts are expected to reach a critical stage as winter arrives in the Southern Hemisphere and sends energy demand soaring, experts warn. Over the past 15 years, South Africa’s electricity crisis… Read More
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Talented singer Winny becomes latest Apple Music Up Next Artist for Nigeria

Apple Music has announced emerging Afro-fusion singer-songwriter Winny as the latest featured artist in its Up Next artist development program in Nigeria. Winny is a fast-rising artist whose music carries significant R&B and Soul influences which she combines with a spicy Reggae technique for a unique sound. She recently released her debut EP titled ‘Winny’ which showcases her ability to… Read More
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Pop Culture Meets Politics: Fintiri’s references Burna Boy’s song in victory tweet

Fintiri, in a tweet on Thursday, April 20, 2023, said that the recent happenings in Adamawa would make a good movie script and that ultimately, “breakfast” was served hot and the people’s mandate had been reclaimed. ‘Last Last’ ADVERTISEMENT For those who are not familiar with the reference, “last last” is a common phrase used in Nigeria, which means “ultimately.”… Read More
Africa 

Sudan: Thousands flee as ceasefire fails to hold

Sixth day of fighting in Sudan as ceasefire between the army and the powerful paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) failed. This is the second ceasefire they have broken. Thousands of residents have fled the capital, Khartoum. So have some 320 soldiers who were detained in neighbouring Chad. “I already have 320 soldiers who are already in our territory, their… Read More
Africa 

Don’t let Putin in, Nobel prize winner tells South Africa

A Ukrainian Nobel peace prize winner on Wednesday called on South Africa not to allow Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend a BRICS summit in the country in August. Oleksandra Romantsova, the head of an NGO that became the winner of Ukraine’s first ever peace prize last year, urged the South African government to “show us that they care”. The… Read More
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Ivor songwriting awards: Kate Bush’s 1985 song ‘Running Up That Hill’ to compete with ‘As It Was’ by Harry Styles

LONDON: Singers Harry Styles and Kate Bush are among the nominees at next month’s Ivors, the annual awards honouring songwriters and screen composers. Kate Bush is being recognised for her 1985 song ‘Running Up That Hill‘ which enjoyed a resurgence in popularity last year thanks to Netflix show “Stranger Things”, the UK-based Ivors Academy said on Tuesday evening. The track… Read More
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