African Development Bank appoints Dr Akinsola Babalola as Special Assistant to the President

The African Development Bank Group (http://www.AfDB.org) has appointed Dr Akinsola Babalola, a banking and finance management professional, Special Assistant to the Bank Group President. Dr Babalola is a Nigerian citizen with over 20 years of experience across sub-Saharan Africa. Before joining the Bank, he was Assistant Vice President at Ecobank Transnational Incorporated in Lome, Togo, […]

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Medikal and Mayorkun Deliver a Sizzling Collaboration with “Balenciaga”

African music aficionados have reason to rejoice as Ghanaian rapper Medikal drops his scorching new single, “Balenciaga,” featuring the renowned Nigerian singer Mayorkun. This track is a captivating addition to Medikal’s highly anticipated album, “Planning and Plotting,” a 14-track masterpiece that showcases a vibrant fusion of diverse musical talents from across the continent. The crown […]

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Tems Discusses New Single “ME & U,” Spiritual Influence, Finding Balance, Wakanda Forever, and Teases Upcoming Album

Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems recently sat down with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 for an enlightening conversation covering various aspects of her career. During the interview, she delved into her spiritual connection while recording her latest single “ME & U,” shared insights on maintaining balance amidst her rising success, revealed her experience working on the […]

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Four innovators awarded Africa Young Innovators for Health Award for contributions to Universal Health Coverage

The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) (https://www.IFPMA.org/) and Speak Up Africa have announced the winners of the second edition of the Africa Young Innovators for Health Award (https://AfricaYoungInnovatorsforHealth.org/). Mrs Teniola Aderonke Adedeji (Nigeria) and Dr. Ochora Moses (Uganda) have been announced as first prize winners and Mrs Izath Nura (Uganda) and M. Abdullahi Muhammad Habibu (Nigeria) as second prize winners. The announcement […]

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Naira Marley Detained by Police for Questioning in Connection to MohBad’s Death

In a shocking development, Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Naira Marley has been taken into police custody for questioning regarding the untimely demise of fellow singer MohBad. The mysterious death of MohBad had sent shockwaves throughout the music industry and led to a profound outpouring of grief from his fans, who passionately called for a comprehensive investigation. […]

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Napoli Coach Rudi Garcia Addresses Victor Osimhen’s Transfer Speculations Amid Growing Real Madrid Links

Napoli’s head coach, Rudi Garcia, has addressed the mounting transfer rumors surrounding star striker Victor Osimhen amid speculation of a potential move to Real Madrid. The Nigerian international has gained recognition as one of Europe’s most lethal forwards since 2021, but his future with Napoli has come into question. There is a significant possibility that […]

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Highest African Goalscorers in Europe’s Top 5 Leagues

African footballers have been making waves in Europe’s top five football leagues, leaving their mark with remarkable goal-scoring achievements. As the new season unfolds, it’s a perfect time to acknowledge and celebrate these prolific scorers from the continent. Here are the highest-scoring African players in Europe’s top five leagues: Serie A – Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) […]

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Mohbad Achieves Remarkable Milestones with 100 Million Streams on Boomplay

In a testament to his rising stardom and remarkable musical talent, the late Nigerian artist Mohbad achieved two significant milestones in the world of music streaming. With an impressive 100 million total streams on Boomplay, Africa’s largest music streaming platform, and a staggering 469 million total streams on Audiomack, Mohbad’s career was marked by extraordinary […]

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