Aug 24, 2015 Republican presidential candidates Jeb Bush, Scott Walker, Marco Rubio, and Rick Santorum made the rounds on the campaign trail with topics ranging from Islamic State, corporate taxation, government reform, and U.S.-Mexico border patrol. In his speech at a town hall meeting in Keene, Jeb Bush, the son and brother of former presidents, ... Read More
Aug 24, 2015 Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro recently ordered the closing of the two borders linking his country to Colombia for 72 hours following a shootout that left three soldiers injured. According to the government press office, the soldiers were attacked during an anti-smuggling operation in the Venezuelan border town of San Antonio. “I have ... Read More
Aug 21, 2015 Hi guys and welcome, Let’s start off with Nigerian movies making international impact. EL Now news gathers that 9 Nigerian movies have been shortlisted to showcase at the Woodpecker Film Festival (WFF) coming up in New Delhi, India next month. The movies to be screened are Kunle Afolayan’s October 1, Chimamanda Adichie’s ... Read More
Aug 21, 2015 And she’s back! Well trying to get back to Nigeria. We’re talking about multiple Grammy Award winner Lauryn Hill who is planning to attend another concert in Nigeria after her failed attempt in May due to travel disorganization. The Killing Me Softly crooner we hear is set to perform with her 20-man ... Read More
Aug 21, 2015 And can we say a happy birthday to Ayo Makun who celebrated his big day yesterday, gifting himself with a nifty all-white G-Wagon. He wasn’t the only one to celebrate his birthday in style, it was also Desperate Housewives actor Dolapo Oni’s birthday, and she celebrated with her family, friends and new ... Read More
Aug 21, 2015 And finally, here’s brand new music from DJ Spinall featuring Timaya, this one is titled ‘Excuse Me’. The dance track comes with scanty lyrics but an interesting instrumental. Check it out.
Aug 20, 2015 Hi there, you’re right on time for the news. First up, Davido. Following the success of his trip to Mali, multiple award winning Nigerian singer Davido is billed to thrill his Zimbabwean fans come the 29th of August. We gather ticket sales have commenced for the event which will hold at the ... Read More
Aug 20, 2015 Known for her unique take on everyday African situations in the most hilarious manner, Anne Kansiime has won the hearts of many a comedy lover not only in Africa, but across the globe, not to mention Namibia. She will be arriving Namibia today on ahead of her performances at the National Theatre ... Read More
Aug 20, 2015 Fresh-out from his sold-out concert at the Apollo, in New York, U.S.A, Sarkodie dedicates this amazing piece of work – ‘SarkNation‘, produced by DefClef, to his fellow African artists and his beloved fans all over the world This viral video was released ahead of the official version which is in ... Read More
Aug 20, 2015 And before we go today, EL Now remembers Dr Ameyo Stella Adadevoh as yesterday marked the one year anniversary of her passing. Dr. Adadevoh whose sacrifice by selflessly identifying and containing the first Ebola patient, separated Nigeria from the ongoing attacks in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea thereby indirectly saving the nation ... Read More
