On Wednesday, 18th January 2023 Wizkid took to his Instagram page to make a shocking announcement that he would be going on tour with fellow megastar Davido. In the post on his Instagram story, Wizkid stated that “After my ‘MLLE (More Love, Less Ego)’ tour!! Davido and I going on tour! …
Read More »Gambia: seven days of mourning after VP Badara Alieu Joof’s death
The Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has declared seven days of mourning following the death of Vice-President Badara Alieu Joof at the age of 66. Mr Joof died in India after a short illness. He was thought to have been receiving treatment there, but the government has not confirmed this. Once …
Read More »Young Thug organized crime trial begins in the United States
Is rapper Young Thug a member of a gang, is his music label a front for criminal activity, and are his song lyrics evidence that can be used against him? The trial of this hip-hop figure tried with 13 other people began Monday in Atlanta with a very long jury …
Read More »US rapper Meek Mill apologizes for Ghana state house video
American rapper Meek Mill has apologized after sparking an uproar in Ghana over a music video filmed in the country’s presidential palace. Local media had reported that people were enraged over what they viewed as the “desecration” of the presidency by Meek Mill and the security issues regarding the filming …
Read More »Nigerian star Wizkid apologizes to Ghana people
Famous Nigerian musician Wizkid has apologized to Ghanaians for not showing up for his scheduled performance at Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday. The Nigerian superstar was due to appear at the Accra Sports stadium on Saturday. But he was a no-show, leaving many of his Ghanaians fans angry, including those …
Read More »Nigeria: singer D’banj released from prison
Nigerian Afrobeats star D’banj has been released from the custody of Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, ICPC, the musician’s lawyer has said. “The ICPC released D’banj… after the agency could not find anything incriminating on him,” said a statement signed by Pelumi Olajengbesi, D’banj’s lawyer. D’banj was arrested earlier this week on …
Read More »Black AD wins RFI’s Découvertes 2022 award
The jury chaired this year by the Nigerian singer Yemi Alade has chosen the Malian singer Hawa Dialo, known as the artist Black AD. For her, the fight for the African beauty is “that of a life”. Among the 10 finalists, Black AD seduced the jury and became the winner …
Read More »Nigeria: eight arrested over popstar Davido son’s death
Lagos state police command confirmed the death of the three-year old son of famous Nigerian popstar Davido as well as the arrest of eight people in connection to the incident. The toddler is said to have drowned in a swimming pool at his father’s house on Banana Island in the …
Read More »Fally Ipupa’s words after tragic concert in Kinshasa
Congolese singer Fally Ipupa has sent his condolences to the families of 11 people who died on Saturday during his concert in the largest stadium in the capital, Kinshasa. The stadium was packed beyond its 80,000 capacity – even the corridors were jammed, according to one witness. Reports said the …
Read More »Rwanda: first lady’s words to President Kagame on his birthday
Rwandan First Lady, Mrs. Jeannette Kagame has declared positive words on her husband, Paul Kagame on the occasion of his birthday. President Kagame celebrated his 65th birthday on October 23. On this occasion, his wife Jeannette took to Twitter to celebrate the one she described as “a wonderful leader, father, …
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