August 19, 2019
Africa: U.S. Envoys Assume Key Africa Posts – But Not South Africa
Career U.S. ambassadors are taking up key diplomatic assignments across Africa following confirmation by the Senate earlier this month. These include envoys to Nigeria, Egypt,… Read more »
August 14, 2019
Nigeria: Burna Boy Is Having a Stellar Year
Burna Boy has been making a lot of big moves internationally. Read more »
August 07, 2019
Nigeria: Grab the Tissues - Patoranking Helps Make a Twitter User's Dream Come True
The popular dancehall singer has made a fan wish to visit Dubai a reality. Read more »
July 31, 2019
Nigeria: Tamar Braxton Travels to Nigeria to Visit Lover's Family
You know it's real when he takes you home and introduces you to everyone... Read more »
July 30, 2019
South Africa: Does South African Rapper Cassper Nyovest Wish He Was Nigerian?
Award-winning rapper Refiloe Maele Phoolo, popularly known as Cassper Nyovest, has taken to social media that he wished he was Nigerian, because he felt he would get more support… Read more »
Nigeria: Between Boko Haram and Herder/Farmer Attacks - The Complexity of Conflict
Corruption, oil disputes, inequality, the Boko Haram insurgency, and violence between farmers and herders and those of different religious groupings entwine, presenting a country… Read more »
July 24, 2019
Africa: How to Move Towards a More Peaceful Nigeria
Fatima Madaki is a young peacebuilder working with Search for Common Ground Nigeria, a non-governmental organization which focuses on peacebuilding in communities where citizens… Read more »
July 25, 2019
Nigeria: Nigerians Can Now Get Google Directions in a Local Accent
We all know Nigerians are proud of their unique accent. Read more »
July 23, 2019
Africa: Showmax Hits Nigerian Homes
It seems like Netflix will continue its fight for dominance with Showmax, as the latter launches in Nigeria. Read more »
July 20, 2019
Nigeria: Heroic Imam Speaks on Peace and Diversity
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo have thanked a Muslim cleric whose heroism earned him the International Religious Freedom… Read more »
July 17, 2019
Nigeria: Ed Sheeran Plans Jollof Rice Adventure
It seems like multiple award-winning British singer Ed Sheeran has added Nigeria to his bucket list - all because of jollof rice. Read more »
Nigeria: 'So Wizkid is a Woman Beater?'
As the world is busy celebrating Wizkid's birthday, his former manager and mother of his third child, Jada Pollock, has accused him of domestic violence. Read more »
July 16, 2019
Nigeria: Let's Celebrate Wizkid As He Clocks 29!
One of the most influential Africans musician Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, best known as Wizkid, turns 29. Do you feel old yet? Read more »
July 14, 2019
Africa: Nigeria's Super Eagles Bow Out as Algeria Goes Through to AFCON Final
Nigeria's Super Eagles lost 2-1 to Algeria's Desert Foxes. They will now meet Senegal's Lions of Teranga in the AFCON 2019 final on July 19 in the Cairo Stadium, while the battle… Read more »
July 12, 2019
Nigeria: Chris Brown, Davido's New Song Blow My Mind
U.S. singer Chris Brown has released a new song, Blow My Mind, featuring Nigerian musician Davido. Read more »
July 10, 2019
Africa: Beyonce Works with South African Producer on Lion King Soundtrack
The sky is the limit for South African composer and producer Lebo M. Read more »
June 28, 2019
Nigeria: Stefflon Don Breaks Down How She Bagged Boyfriend Burna Boy
UK rapper Stefflon Don has spoken on how she met her Nigerian boyfriend Burna Boy. Read more »
June 24, 2019
Nigeria: Burna Boy Wins 2019 BET Best International Act
The popular singer-songwriter Burna Boy has been announced the winner of the Best International act category at the 2019 edition of BET Awards. Read more »
June 14, 2019
Africa: African Takes Toronto Raptors to Historic NBA Victory
The Toronto Raptors have made history by winning the first NBA championship in their 24-year history, beating the Golden State Warriors, 114-110, in Game 6 of the finals on… Read more »
June 12, 2019
Nigeria: Our Girls Need You!
Five years ago, in April 2014, the world gaped in horror at the news that Boko Haram insurgents had swarmed out of the Sambisa Forest in northeastern Nigeria's Borno State to… Read more »
May 23, 2019
Nigeria: Police Accused of Raiding Family Planning Clinic
Activists in Nigeria have accused police officers of raiding a Marie Stopes clinic in Lagos on May 21. The officers reportedly "harassed the health workers and patients and took… Read more »
May 21, 2019
Africa: Beware of China's New Colonialism
America is slowly awakening to the growing menace of China's plans for economic supremacy. Read more »
Nigeria: To End Boko Haram Insurgency, Treat Women Returnees Well - Report
How the Nigerian government treats the many women formerly associated with Boko Haram who have now returned to areas controlled by Abuja could play a role in ending the group's… Read more »
May 06, 2019
Africa: 'It's Absolutely Crazy!' - Former British Official Denies Alleged Africa 'Invasion' Plan
Former British Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson has said that reports alleging he wanted to "invade Africa" were leaked to discredit him, writes The Guardian. Read more »
April 17, 2019
Nigeria: Visa Horrors - U.S. Embassy Tries to Give Tips
Have you ever been denied a visa? Read more »