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Africa: Canon commits to the Next Generation of Creative Storytellers with its Student Development Programme

On: April 6, 2021

World-class advice, portfolio reviews and one-on-one mentorship from esteemed industry professionals; unrivalled access to inspirational lectures, talks and speakers, all taking place digitally for the second year in a row. Canon Europe (www.Canon-Europe.com) is excited to announce the 2021 Canon Student Development Programme, now in its fifth consecutive year. Running from 1st – 4th September 2021, CanonRead More →

Africa: Universal Music Group and leading African streaming service Boomplay expand license to cover 47 countries across the continent

By: Gabriel Nisi

On: March 17, 2021

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New licensing agreement will significantly boost the availability of UMG’s African and International repertoire to music fans across Africa ; New markets include South Africa, Ethiopia, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon and Senegal; with UMG catalog now also widely available across French-speaking territories for first time. Boomplay (www.Boomplay.com), the leading music streamingRead More →

Nigeria’s Burna Boy wins the Best Global Music Album at the Grammys 2021; Checkout the Complete list of nominees and winners

By: Sam Longe

On: March 15, 2021

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The Grammy Award, or just Grammy, is an award presented by the Recording Academy to recognize achievement in the music industry. The trophy depicts a gilded gramophone. The annual presentation ceremony features performances by prominent artists, and the presentation of awards that have more popular interest. Sunday night, theRead More →

South Africa: Rapper AKA is engaged to his sweetheart Nelli Tembe!

By: Sam Longe

On: February 23, 2021

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Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, the South African rapper popularly known as AKA just got engaged to his sweetheart Nelli Tembe!!! The hit maker on Monday February 22, revealed the secret via a Tweet of his darling showing off the ring. AKA allegedly popped the massive question on Sunday. The Tweet currentlyRead More →

Nigeria: Wizkid, Fireboy win big at the Headies Awards 2021 – Full list of Winners

By: Gabriel Nisi

On: February 22, 2021

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The Headies Nigeria’s top-rated music award held yesterday 21st February 2020 in Lagos, Nigeria as a hybrid. The event saw attendees watch from home and some attend the event. Here are the list of winners, takers and those left out: NEXT RATED 1. OMAH LAY – Winner 2. BELLA SHMURDA 3.Read More →

South Africa: MediaTek Helio G Series to Power Gaming Smartphone Experiences for Consumers

By: Sam Longe

On: February 6, 2021

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MediaTek, the world’s fourth largest global fabless semiconductor company, today reiterated its commitment towards providing new-age technology solutions to enable the roll out of future ready smartphones in the South African market. MediaTek announced the launch of its premium gaming chip, MediaTek Helio G95, along with its offerings across theRead More →

The richest black man in the world broke my heart in 1000 pieces – Lady shares story

By: Toni Gentz

On: January 1, 2021

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A 33-year old restaurant owner known as Bea Lewis has come out on social media to claim that she dated the world’s richest black man and he shredded her heart. Sharing the revelation on her page, the business woman talked about how Dangote drove her to becoming a better businessRead More →

‘…Im in debt to GOD For you…’ – Nigerian-American ‘Power’ star Rotimi says as he engages Tanzanian sweetheart Vanessa Mdee

By: Gabriel Nisi

On: December 31, 2020

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Nigerian-American ‘Power’ star Rotimi, is off the market!!! The singer/actor shared the good news on his official Instagram page, he wrote: She said YES! You are my everything. My angel. In 2015 I prayed that whoever my wife was going to be and wherever she was at the moment IRead More →

American Actor Tyrese Gibson and wife Samantha, end marriage

By: Gabriel Nisi

On: December 30, 2020

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Fast and Furious actor and Tyrese Gibson and wife Samantha have called it quits after 4 years together in marriage. The actor shared the news on his official Instagram page asking the public and fans to respect their privacy. He wrote: We have decided to make a statementRead More →

‘Avoid Nigeria for the rest of your life’ – Tems threatens Ugandan Artiste Bebe Cool

By: Toni Gentz

On: December 19, 2020

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The Nigerian singer popularly known as Tems along with her colleague Omah Lay were recently arrested and jailed in Uganda for flouting Covid-19 rules by organizing a concert social distancing was not implemented. The “Damages” singer and her manager, have come out to reveal that Ugandan Superstar Bebe Cool wasRead More →