Category: News
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Burna Boy Ventures into Film Production with Thriller ‘3 Cold Dishes’
Renowned musician Burna Boy is stepping into a new role in the world of cinema, taking on the position of executive producer for the upcoming thriller “3 Cold Dishes”. This marks his debut venture into film production, a move eagerly anticipated by fans and industry insiders alike. Teaming up with a consortium of production companies…
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Travis Kelce Reveals Favorite Song from Taylor Swift’s Latest Album
Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs star, has shared his favorite song from his girlfriend Taylor Swift’s latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” Kelce, a three-time Super Bowl winner, revealed to People that his top pick is “So High School,” a track many believe is about him. Swift surprised her fans by announcing that “TTPD”…
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Staind Founding Member and Drummer Jon Wysocki Passes Away at 53
Jon Wysocki, the drummer and founding member of the band Staind, has died at the age of 53. His current band, Lydia’s Castle, announced his passing on May 19, stating that he died on May 18, surrounded by loved ones. An official statement is expected soon. Staind, the band he helped create in 1995, also…
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SSNIT Defends Sale of Hotel Stakes to Rock City Hotel Amidst MP’s Allegations
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has defended its decision to sell a 60% stake in four hotels to Rock City Hotel, owned by Bryan Acheampong, the Minister for Food and Agriculture. In a statement released on May 19, 2024, SSNIT explained that Rock City Hotel presented the best technical and financial proposal…
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South Africa’s Apex Court Bars Ex-President Zuma from Parliament Run
South Africa’s highest court has made a decisive ruling, declaring that former president Jacob Zuma cannot participate in the upcoming crucial general election. This unanimous decision puts an end to months of speculation and legal battles regarding Zuma’s eligibility to vie for a seat in parliament. Zuma, once a prominent figure in the ruling African…
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Malawian Man Convicted for Insulting President in TikTok Video
A man in Malawi has been found guilty of disrespecting President Lazarus Chakwera in a TikTok video. Sainani Nkhoma shared a video of an animated figure with Chakwera’s face dancing humorously, along with offensive comments about the president in a WhatsApp group. The judge, Talakwanji Mndala, deemed Nkhoma’s actions inappropriate and warned that he could…
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Ayra Starr Shines Bright at C6 Fest in Brazil, Teases Upcoming Album
Ayra Starr, the sensational singer known for her captivating Afrobeats tunes, continues to make waves on the global music scene. Recently, she graced the stage as one of the headlining acts at the C6 Fest in Sau Paulo, Brazil, marking yet another milestone in her career. During the concert, Ayra Starr treated her fans to…
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Sarkodie Sets the Record Straight on ‘Brag’ Controversy
Ghanaian rap icon, Sarkodie, recently addressed the buzz encircling his latest track ‘Brag’, shedding light on the motives behind mentioning Nigerian music heavyweights. In an interview with VoxAfrica, he clarified that the references to Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, and Asake were not intended as jabs, contrary to misconceptions. Sarkodie emphasized that his aim was to…
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Atiku Abubakar Vows Lifelong Commitment to Nigerian Politics
Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, has vowed to stay active in politics for the rest of his life, dismissing any idea of retirement. He made this statement during a recent interview on a BBC Hausa political program. Atiku, as reported by Leadership, emphasized that he and others will not stand by while…
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Daddy Showkey Shares Harrowing Tale of Narrowly Escaping Death from His Gang Days
Nigerian artist Daddy Showkey recently shared a harrowing experience from his past involvement in a gang. He opened up on The Honest Bunch Podcast, revealing a close call with death. Daddy Showkey recounted that he and his friends once stumbled upon some guns in a refuse dump in Ikorodu. They began using these guns to…
