Tems just hit a billion streams in a single quarter. Let that sink in. If you needed any more proof that the Afrobeats-to-the-world moment has fully, irreversibly arrived, here it is. Q1 2026 streaming data shows 20 African artists combining for north of 8 billion plays across platforms, and the top of that chart belongs entirely, decisively, to Tems….
Pep Guardiola was full of praise after Manchester City’s crucial 2-1 victory over Arsenal, framing the result as a psychological boost rather than a turning point in the title race. The City manager made it clear that, despite the importance of the win, the bigger picture has not yet shifted completely. He emphasized that Arsenal remain in control at…
Mikel Arteta has sent a message to Arsenal supporters about the Premier League title race following the Gunners’ slim defeat to Manchester City, refusing to let the result define the outcome. Despite the result, the Arsenal manager emphasised that the situation still favours a tightly contested finish, with many twists expected before the season concludes. The loss to City…
Alakada is back, and this time, she’s taking on a whole new generation. Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi has just released the official trailer for “Alakada GenZ,” and if the teaser is anything to go by, we are in for a heavy dose of laughter, chaos, and the signature fake life antics that have made this franchise a staple in Nollywood….
Alexia Jayy performing on The Voice stage in a denim jumpsuit and red textured sleeves with sunflowers in her hair. Photo Credit: Alexia Jayy/Instagram History was made on the world stage this week, and we need to talk about it. Alexia Jayy, a 31-year-old R&B singer from Alabama, became The Voice’s first Black woman champion on 14th April, claiming…
A close-up portrait of Simi resting her chin on her hand, posing on a couch next to confetti balloons during her 38th birthday celebration. Photo Credit: Simi/Instagram It is a season of big wins for the Kosoko household. Just a month after welcoming their second child, the celebrations have reached a new high as Simi marked her 38th birthday…
The new faces of the AMVCA. Nigerian comedian Bovi and South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha are paired as the official co-hosts for the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, ushering in a new era for the prestigious ceremony. Africa’s biggest night in film and television just got a major refresh. Nigeria’s Bovi Ugboma and South Africa’s Nomzamo Mbatha have…
APM Terminals Apapa and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) found three truck drivers operating under the influence of alcohol after conducting breathalyser tests on 30 truck drivers at the entrance of the Apapa port. APM Terminals, Nigeria’s largest container terminal, began testing external truck drivers for drugs and alcohol, as substance abuse remains a persistent safety read more Three…
The federal government of Nigeria has banned the importation of 17 essential goods from countries outside the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), confining supplies of poultry, cement, pharmaceuticals and processed foods exclusively to regional partners. “Import Prohibition list (Trade), applicable only to certain goods originating from non-ECOWAS Member States. It consists of 17 read more Full…
Efforts to better connect Africa’s financial systems, creative industries and human capital are set to dominate discussions at this year’s Africa Soft Power Summit, as policymakers, investors and industry leaders gather for one of the continent’s most cross cutting forums. Now in its ninth year, the summit has grown into a platform where conversations about read more Africa…
ENUGU — Ray Kene Ogbodo, a governorship…
An Enugu frontline governorship candidate for the…
