Culture
Asake’s Global Rise Continues with ‘Lungu Boy’
Ahmed Ololade, better known by his stage name Asake, has swiftly carved out a unique space within the Afrobeats scene. With a distinctive...
Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 Extends Invitation To Chidimma Adetshina Following Controversial Miss South Africa Contest Withdrawal
Miss Universe Nigeria has officially invited Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina to participate in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 competition. This invitation comes in...
Puebla International Literature Festival Revokes South Africa’s Country-In-Focus Status Amid Controversy Over Miss South Africa Pageant
Puebla International Literature Festival has revoked South Africa’s status as the Country-in-Focus for the 2024 festival following the withdrawal of Chidimma Adetshina from...
Chidimma Adetshina Withdraws From Miss South Africa Contest Amid Safety Concerns
Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina has officially withdrawn from the Miss South Africa 2024 contest, citing concerns for the safety of herself and her family...
Nigerian Singer Ayra Starr Spotted With Rihanna At Barbados’ Crop Over Festival
Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr was recently seen with global pop icon Rihanna at the Crop Over Festival in Barbados, sparking excitement among...
Idris Elba to Establish Film Studio in Zanzibar to Boost African Film Industry
British actor Idris Elba, renowned for his roles in Luther and The Wire, has been allocated land in Zanzibar, Tanzania, to establish a...
Asake Set to Release Highly Anticipated Album Lungu Boy Featuring Global Stars
Since his breakout in 2022, Nigerian sensation Asake has rapidly ascended to global stardom. Known for his infectious blend of Afrobeats and contemporary...
Hilda Baci, Elsa Majimbo, Burna Boy, Others Recognized In TikTok’s Visionary Voices Africa List
TikTok has unveiled its inaugural Visionary Voices Africa List, celebrating 15 African innovators who are making significant cultural and industry impacts. The list...
Yemi Alade to Record Theme Song for Upcoming Animated Series “Iyanu” Premiering in 2025
Afropop sensation Yemi Alade is set to record and perform the theme song for the highly anticipated animated superhero series Iyanu, set to...
Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Becomes Highest-Selling African Song in the US, Nears Diamond Certification
Since its release in 2022 as a lead single from Rema’s debut album ‘Rave & Roses,’ the song ‘Calm Down‘ has achieved remarkable...
Nigerian Couple Makes History As First Black Winners Of Love Island
Josh Oyinsan and Mimii Ngulube have emerged winners in the eleventh season of the famed British reality TV dating show Love Island, marking...
5 Classic Songs by the Legendary Onyeka Onwenu That Lives Rent-Free in Our Minds – WAW Edition
Today, July 31, 2024, Nigeria is mourning the loss of an iconic singer, Onyeka Onwenu, who passed away at 72. Onwenu, renowned for...