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The Heavy Crown: Can the Next Generation of Afrobeats Sustain the Global Empire?

There was a time, not too long ago, when seeing a Nigerian artist sell out a venue in London or New York was a...

Valentino Garavani, Legendary Founder of His Eponymous Luxury Italian Fashion Empire, Dies at 93

ROME, Italy — Valentino Garavani, the Italian fashion designer who built the Valentino label into a luxury empire and became closely associated with the...

Davido Paternity Saga: Teen’s Mother Disputes DNA Claims, Pushes for Independent Test

LAGOS, Nigeria — The mother of a teenage girl who claims she is the daughter of Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido,...

‘My Brother’s Keeper’: Anthony Joshua Posts Emotional Tribute to Fallen Friends

LONDON, United Kingdom — Two-time world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has posted his first public message since a car crash in Nigeria that...

Isiah Whitlock Jr., Acclaimed Actor From ‘The Wire’, Dies at 71

NEW YORK, USA — Isiah Whitlock Jr., the veteran American actor widely recognised for his role as state senator Clay Davis in the HBO...

Lupin Star Omar Sy Appointed Ambassador for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

DAKAR, Senegal — Omar Sy, the French actor with Senegalese roots, has been selected to serve as an ambassador for the Dakar 2026 Youth...

Senator Natasha Akpoti Named Chude Jideonwo’s 2025 Culture Icon

LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigerian filmmaker and media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo has named Senator Natasha Akpoti his Culture Icon for 2025, an annual recognition he...

Tennis Legend Venus Williams Weds Andrea Preti With Fairytale Ceremonies (PHOTOS)

PALM BEACH, United States — Venus Williams, the tennis champion and entrepreneur, and Andrea Preti, an Italian actor and restaurateur, marked their marriage this...

James Ransone, Actor Known for ‘The Wire’ and ‘It: Chapter Two,’ Dies at 46

LOS ANGELES, USA - James Ransone, an American actor recognised for his work on television and in film, died on Friday, apparently by suicide,...

2Baba Asks for ‘Ceasefire’, Says Viral Rumours Put Wife Natasha ‘At Risk’ [VIDEO]

LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigerian music icon Innocent “2Baba” Idibia has spoken publicly for the first time amid growing speculation surrounding his marriage to Hon. Natasha...

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