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Former England captain and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has identified Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice as the natural long-term successor to Harry Kane for the national team’s captaincy. Rooney’s endorsement came after he witnessed Rice’s commanding performance in Arsenal’s gritty 1-0 Premier League victory over Everton on Saturday, a result that returned the Gunners…
Nobody saw it coming—and that was the magic. Just when fans thought Shallipopi had delivered his final mic drop of the night, Grammy-winning Afrobeats giant Burna Boy walked onto the stage and sent the Iconiq Fest crowd into absolute pandemonium. The surprise appearance unfolded late Friday night at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, during the…
Nearly three decades after his death, the unmistakable pulse of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s Afrobeat will echo once again on the world’s biggest music stage. The legendary Nigerian musician, revolutionary bandleader and cultural dissident will be posthumously honoured with a Special Merit Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, cementing his place not just as a…
Global Afrobeats icon Davido is set to perform at the official opening concert for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, this Saturday. The announcement was made by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday, unveiling a diverse international lineup designed to celebrate African culture and music ahead of the…
Global Afrobeats icon Davido is set to perform at the official opening concert for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, this Saturday. The announcement was made by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday, unveiling a diverse international lineup designed to celebrate African culture and music ahead of the…
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has surpassed the $3 billion mark in total assets, signaling a maturation from its foundational mandate as a stabilization fund into a sophisticated architect of national economic systems. Established over a decade ago by an Act of Parliament to manage Nigeria’s sovereign wealth, the Authority has evolved into a…
Fewchore Studios has firmly denied allegations of copyright infringement levelled by Nollywood veteran Chief Olalere Paimo, maintaining that no individual holds exclusive rights to the history of Ogbomosoland. The production company denies remaking the veteran actor’s classic film, stating their project is an original historical adaptation authorised by the Soun of Ogbomosoland. The rebuttal follows…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed strong reservations over the title of a newly released Nollywood film, A Very Dirty Christmas, describing it as offensive to Christian sensibilities and calling for scrutiny by relevant regulatory bodies. In a statement issued on Tuesday, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said the title undermines the spiritual…
I Attempted Suicide – Real Warri Pikin Nigerian comedienne and actress, Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin opens up about her suicide attempt in 2018. She recalled that in 2017 and 2018, she and her husband, Ikechukwu owed a huge amount of debt amongst other challenges. After making an attempt to…
Hilda Baci – World Record Holder Nigerian Chef Hilda Baci receives confirmation of her record by Guinness World Record as the longest cooking marathon by an individual. This announcement was made on Guinness World Record official website. Baci expressed gratitude and excitement at the news, saying it was “the best news ever”. Hilda attempted to…