Tag: African
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Nigerian gay rights activist set to marry his Armenian-American boyfriend
A Nigerian gay rights activist, Micheal Ighodaro, is set to marry his Armenian American partner, Jirair Ratevosian. The public health expert, who describes himself as “the first African-born gay man living with HIV to co-lead a global organization”, made the announcement on X on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. “In 5 days, I’ll say ‘I do’…
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Peseiro returns amid dead rubber against Sao Tome & Principe
Nigeria vs Sao Tome & Principe is a dead rubber. The Super Eagles have already confirmed their spot at next year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. The three-time African champions go into the match top of Group A with 12 points. Nigeria have two more points than Guinea-Bissau in second place and welcome…
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Why I’m stingy – Singer Akon
Senegalese-American singer, Akon has revealed that he is “the stingiest man on the planet” because one has to be stingy to maintain his wealthy status. The ‘Blame It On Me’ crooner disclosed this while featuring as a guest in the latest episode of Impulsive Podcast. According to Akon: “If you want to stay rich, stay…
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Burna Boy makes history, bags multiple BET Hip-Hop Awards nominations
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has bagged seven nominations for the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards. The African Giant crooner tied DJ Khaled for the third most nominations behind Drake (9) and Cardi B and 21 Savage who led the nominees with 12 nods each. Burna Boy in the process made history…
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I’ll like to make music with Kanye West – Asake
Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has revealed his dream music collaboration. The ‘Sungba’ crooner in an interview with Billboard News disclosed that billionaire American rapper, Kanye West is his dream collaborator. He said he likes to work with artistes he has connections with. Asake said, “For me, I need to like the…
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Rema, Burna Boy Top 2023 Headies Awards: Full Winners List
Rema and Burna Boy each received three awards at the 2023 Headies Awards. The show, which celebrates Pan-African and Afrobeats talent, was held on Sunday (Sept. 3) at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta. Rema won best male artist, digital artiste of the year and African artiste of the year. In addition, Selena Gomez,…
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Burna Boy celebrates his UEFA Champions League performance
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly called Burna has taken to social media to brag about his performance at the 2023 UEFA Champions League final. It was reported that the singer had Saturday performed alongside Brazilian singer Anitta at the UEFA Champions League final football match between Manchester City and Inter Milan at…