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Obi Cubana Declares His Next-of-Kin, Sparking Public Debate: Case Closed

Eniola OladeleApril 26, 2025April 26, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 26, 2025April 26, 2025028

Nigerian billionaire and socialite Obi Cubana has recently stirred public discourse by officially announcing the order of his next-of-kin, following a viral TikTok video posted...

How Davido’s Marriage to Chioma Is Shaping His Music and Lifestyle

Eniola OladeleApril 26, 2025April 26, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 26, 2025April 26, 2025024

Afrobeats megastar Davido’s marriage to Chioma Avril Rowland, affectionately dubbed #CHIVIDO2024, has not only captivated fans but also marked a transformative chapter in his personal...

Africa ARTS & CULTURE FASHION International News

When Stars Align: A Vintage Tale of Love, Legacy, and Lasting Friendship Across Africa

Eniola OladeleApril 26, 2025April 26, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 26, 2025April 26, 2025028

In a world where love often flickers in the limelight, there comes a story that refuses to dim—a narrative that stretches from the sandy beaches...

Africa Entertainment

Femi Kuti Injects Fresh Energy into Afrobeat with ‘Journey Through Life

Eniola OladeleApril 26, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 26, 2025023

Afrobeat pioneer Femi Kuti has released his highly anticipated eleventh studio album, Journey Through Life, marking a bold evolution in his musical journey. The album,...

Africa AFRIKA HERALD

African Music Changing How the World Sees Us – A Cultural Renaissance in Global Perception

Eniola OladeleApril 26, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 26, 2025020

Nigerian Afrobeats megastar Davido has highlighted the transformative impact of African music on global perceptions of the continent. In a recent interview with Kiss Fresh...

Africa Entertainment

Peller Recounts His Encounter with Wizkid’s Son, Boluwatife, After Sending a DM to Connect with His Father: Lion No Dey Born Goat

Eniola OladeleApril 26, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 26, 2025029

Nigerian TikTok sensation and influencer, Peller, recently shared a humorous and insightful anecdote about his attempt to connect with music superstar Wizkid through his son,...

Africa LIFE & STYLE

2Baba Performs Traditional Marriage Rites with Natasha Osawaru in Benue State

Eniola OladeleApril 26, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 26, 2025024

Nigerian music icon Innocent 2Baba Idibia and his fiancée, Honourable Natasha Osawaru, have officially formalized their union through traditional marriage rites in Benue State. The...

Africa RELIGION

Pope Francis: Raila Odinga Consoles Catholics, Prays They Get a Good Pope

Eniola OladeleApril 25, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 25, 2025027

In a touching moment of solidarity, Raila Odinga, the prominent Kenyan opposition leader, expressed his condolences to Catholics worldwide following the recent health concerns surrounding...

Africa ECONOMY

World Bank: Nigeria, Angola, and South Africa Dragging Down Sub-Saharan Africa’s Economic Performance

Eniola OladeleApril 25, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 25, 2025024

The World Bank has warned that Sub-Saharan Africa’s overall economic growth is being significantly hampered by the underperformance of three major economies: Nigeria, Angola, and...

Africa POLITICS

No One Party Can Impose Their Will on You, Says ActionSA’s Mashaba

Eniola OladeleApril 25, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 25, 2025028

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has strongly stated that no political party should be allowed to impose its will on the people of South Africa. Speaking...

Africa BUSINESS

PPS Records Standout Financial Year with R5.3bn Profit-Share Allocated to Members

Eniola OladeleApril 25, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 25, 2025028

Professional Provident Society (PPS) has marked a remarkable financial year, achieving an unprecedented R5.3 billion in profit-share, which has been allocated to its members. This...

Africa Education

UZ Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unmet Demands

Eniola OladeleApril 25, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 25, 2025030

Lecturers at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) have initiated an indefinite strike, demanding better working conditions and improved salaries. The strike comes after protracted negotiations...

Africa BUSINESS

Teck Resources Reports Record Copper Production and Strong Q4 Profit Amid Rising Metal Prices

Eniola OladeleApril 24, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 24, 2025026

Teck Resources Ltd. (NYSE: TECK) has announced a robust financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by record copper production and favorable market...

Africa Agriculture

Zimbabwe’s Land Reforms: White and Black Farmers Still Bear the Scars of Controversial Seizures

Eniola OladeleApril 24, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 24, 2025036

Zimbabwe’s land reform program, initiated in the early 2000s under then-President Robert Mugabe, aimed to address colonial-era land imbalances by redistributing land from white commercial...

Africa POLITICS

Zelensky Arrives in South Africa for Talks on Bilateral Ties and Peace Efforts Amid Escalating Conflict

Eniola OladeleApril 24, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 24, 2025038

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in South Africa for a state visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and advancing peace initiatives to resolve the...

Africa Health

Botswana Doctors Union Rejects Strike Claims Amid Court Ruling

Eniola OladeleApril 24, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 24, 2025029

The Botswana Doctors Union (BDU) has issued a statement denying reports of an impending strike, following a recent court ruling that declared their planned industrial...

Africa International News

UN Secretary-General Urges Immediate Ceasefire in Sudan Amid Escalating Conflict season

Eniola OladeleApril 24, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 24, 2025018

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Sudan, expressing deep concern over the escalating conflict between the Sudanese...

Africa POLITICS

Mashatile Urges ANC Renewal Amid Succession Speculations and Electoral Challenges

Eniola OladeleApril 23, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 23, 2025032

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for the African National Congress (ANC) to focus on internal renewal and unity, cautioning against premature discussions about leadership...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Bridging Africa’s $100 Billion Infrastructure Gap: Harnessing AI and Data for Sustainable Development

Eniola OladeleApril 23, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 23, 2025022

 Africa faces a daunting infrastructure deficit, with an estimated annual financing gap of $68 to $108 billion. This shortfall impedes progress across sectors such...

Africa Health

South Africa’s HIV Programme Faces Collapse Amid U.S. Aid Freeze; Government Response Lags

Eniola OladeleApril 23, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 23, 2025018

 South Africa, home to the world’s largest HIV-positive population, is confronting a severe health crisis as the suspension of U.S. foreign aid...

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