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Monthly Archives: February 2015

Malawi bans child marriage

23rd Feb 2015 And in what has been described by a victory for women, Malawi’s new law has effectively made child marriage on one of the things that are unacceptable by law with a new legal marriage age of 18. The new law, which has been hailed by Women rights campaigners as “a great day ... Read More
 

New Video Alert: Kiff No Beat – Ca Gate Coeur

23rd Feb 2015 And finally from Cote d’Ivoire’s number 1 Hip Hop group KIFF NO BEAT we have a new video “CA GATE COEUR“. Following the success from their previous hit “Tu es dans pain”  “Ca Gate Coeur” is a popular saying from the ivorian slang meaning “It makes (me) mad” or ... Read More
 

Mr Nigeria speaks up against domestic violence.

20th Feb 2015 Hi guys and welcome to the news, Let’s kick off with inspiring news that 2014 Mr Nigeria is making a move towards creating awareness against domestic violence. The campaign tagged ‘Project R.A.W means Respect A Woman and features a myriad of celebrities such as Bryan Okwara, OC Ukeje, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Kiki Omeli, ... Read More
 

Behind the scenes of star-studded movie, Lotanna.

20th Feb 2015 Moving on now behind the scenes on yet to be released movie Lotanna which means Remember Your Father. The all-star cast movie stars Chris Attoh, Ireti Doyle, Bimbo Manuel, Chris Okagbue, Jide Kosoko, Beverly Naya, Joseph Benjamin, Kaptain Tony Akpon, Kemi Lala-Akindoju, amongst others. ‘Lotanna’ is about ... Read More
 

New video alert! Lara George – Durotimi

20th Feb 2015 And now to new music by Ijoba Orun songstress Lara George who is out with a new video for her track Durotimi. This high-life fusion  track is the second single of her new album which we hear is called Love Nwantintin. The song was produced by Dimeji ... Read More
 

Nigeriens show support for their army against Boko Haram

20th Feb 2015 In Niamey, Niger’a capital, thousands of people came out in a march to show solidarity with their army in their fight against insurgent group Boko haram.  The infamous group recently started attacks in Niger. The demonstrators were led by Niger’s Prime Minister Brigi Rafini and protected by a heavy police presence. Amidst ... Read More
 

#ELLOBAE

20th Feb 2015 And finally, let’s end with some laughter with Falz Da Baht Guy who has a winner for his #ellobae challenge ahead of the single. The viral challenge which kicked off on the last day of January saw instagram user Fish Entertainer win with this video: We can’t shout!
 

Schools in Liberia reopen

20th Feb 2015 Good news from Liberia via Monrovia as thousands of children resumed learning in their various schools around the country for the first time in about six months. Last year, the outbreak of the Ebola virus prompted schools to be shut down till further notice. However with the recent decline in the disease, ... Read More