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Profile AY Makun: the comedian behind AY Live and the record-breaking 30 Days in Atlanta
Ayodeji Makun, known as AY, built one of Nigeria's biggest comedy brands with AY Live shows, then moved into film with 30 Days in Atlanta in 2014, which set box office records. He has since produced several more comedies and the sitcom AY's Crib.
News Yung Miami’s heartfelt track ‘Dear JT’ sparks mixed fan reactions amid City Girls feud
Yung Miami's heartfelt track ‘Dear JT’ has sparked mixed fan reactions amid the ongoing City Girls feud. What do fans think?
Profile Black Sherif: the Konongo rapper whose Kwaku the Traveller took over Africa’s charts
Black Sherif, born Mohammed Ismail Sharrif in Konongo, rose from viral freestyles to continental fame with First Sermon, Second Sermon and Kwaku the Traveller. His debut album, The Villain I Never Was, came out in 2022, and he won VGMA Artiste of the Year in 2023.
News Man arrested for allegedly killing boss after financial distress in Swatara Township
The Swatara Township man was arrested for allegedly killing his boss amid financial distress. Details of the incident are emerging as the investigation unfolds.
Entertainment Tinsel: the long-running Nigerian soap opera about the film business
Tinsel, which premiered in 2008, follows the rivalries and romances of people working in Nigeria's film and television industry. Broadcast on Africa Magic, it became one of the longest-running drama series on Nigerian television and launched many careers.
News Meghan Markle expresses distress over child abuse image allegations against her father
Meghan Markle expresses her distress over child abuse image allegations against her father, sparking widespread media attention and public discourse.
News Archaeologist reveals England’s oldest pub dates to 1430, debunking ancient claims
Archaeologist reveals England's oldest pub dates back to 1430, challenging long-held beliefs about its history.
Celebrity Buzz Davido: the Atlanta-born Adeleke heir who became one of Afrobeats’ biggest stars
Davido, born David Adeleke in Atlanta, rose to fame in Nigeria with Dami Duro in 2011. Hits such as Fall and the 2023 album Timeless made him one of the biggest names in Afrobeats, and he has earned multiple Grammy nominations.
News France protests highlight deepening political discontent amid rising social unrest across Europe
France protests highlight the growing political discontent and social unrest affecting Europe this week.
Entertainment Afro Nation: the festival that took Afrobeats from Portugal’s beaches to Ghana and America
Afro Nation launched in Portimão, Portugal, in 2019 as one of the biggest festivals dedicated to Afrobeats and related sounds. It followed with an edition in Ghana that December and later expanded to other countries, drawing tens of thousands of fans.