Category: News
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Omah Lay’s ‘Soso’ Achieves Platinum Status in France
Afrobeats continues to shine on the global stage, with Nigerian music making waves and earning accolades across Europe and America. One notable achievement is Nigerian artist Omah Lay’s hit single “Soso,” which has recently been awarded platinum status in France by SNEP, the official certification body. This recognition follows “Soso” surpassing 30 million streams in…
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Real Madrid Young Defender Jacobo Ramon In Line To Join First Team
Real Madrid head into the new season with only three senior centre-backs, with David Alaba still recovering from an ACL injury, reducing that number to two for the near future. The departures of Nacho Fernandez and the snub by Leny Yoro have left Carlo Ancelotti in a tough spot, leading him to look to the…
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Nedu Wazobia Dismisses Outrage Over ‘Last Supper’ Depiction at Paris 2024 Olympics
Nigerian media personality Nedu Wazabia has expressed his frustration with the outrage over the blasphemous depiction of the Last Supper by drag queens at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony. Nedu questioned why Christians are so upset about the portrayal. He argued that since Westerners introduced Christianity to Africa, their anger towards the Olympic organizers…
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Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Sevilla on a Two-Year Contract
La Liga club Sevilla is close to finalizing a deal with Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho for a two-year contract. Iheanacho, who is 27, arrived in Spain on Monday to complete medical tests before officially signing with the club. He is set to join Sevilla on a free transfer after recently leaving Leicester City, where his…
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Man City Defender Yan Couto Rejects Tottenham Hotspur For Borussia Dortmund
Manchester City defender Yan Couto is expected to join Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund this summer according to emerging reports. Initial reports revealed that the four consecutive time Premier League champions have received an offer from the German based club for the services of Yan Couto and both teams were on the deal. Tottenham Hotspur were…
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Onyeka Nwelue Mourns Namesake Onyeka Onwenu, Recalls Her Prophetic Warning Before His Near-Fatal Accident
Nigerian author Onyeka Nwelue has recently paid tribute to his namesake and birthday mate, Onyeka Onwenu, reflecting on their past interactions. Both share not only a name but also a birthday on January 31. Nwelue recounted a memorable moment when Onwenu, who was the host of his 30th birthday party, issued a chilling warning. On…
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Dortmund Makes Offer For Manchester City’s Yan Couto
With just over three weeks until the Premier League campaign begins, Manchester City are preparing for the upcoming season with the aim of making history. As part of their preparations, manager Pep Guardiola is assessing both academy products and first-team regulars who will be important to his team. However, one player unlikely to feature is…
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Vybz Kartel Free: Dancehall Star Released After 13 Years in Jail
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel has been released from prison after 13 years behind bars. Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, walked out of the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Kartel’s release comes after his murder conviction, along with those of co-defendants Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell, Andre St…
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Former BBC Presenter Huw Edwards Pleads Guilty to Making Indecent Images
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. At Westminster Magistrates’ Court, Edwards admitted to possessing 41 indecent images, including seven of the most serious category A, depicting children aged between approximately seven and nine. These images were sent to him via WhatsApp by a convicted…
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Top-Ranked Prospect Jackson Holliday Hits Grand Slam in First Game Back from the Minors
Top prospect Jackson Holliday made an impressive return to the major leagues with a grand slam in his first game back from the minors. The 20-year-old, who was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk by the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, July 31 2024, hit his first major league home run during the fifth inning against the Toronto…
