Sep 23, 2015 We kick off with South African movie titled “Ayanda” starring South African actress Fulu Mugovhani and Nollywood actor O.C. Ukeje which is set for distribution in the US by American film maker and film distributor Ava DuVernay. Directed by Sara Blecher, the movie had won the “Special ... Read More
Sep 23, 2015 Yet on South Africa, Johannesburg is set to host the rest of Africa in the SA Meets Africa Concert going down at the Nasrec Expo Centre on October 24 in celebration of Nigeria’s Independence Day. The concert, which is targeted at calling for unity in Africa is expected to have 20 African ... Read More
Sep 23, 2015 In the world of new music videos, afro-pop singer Lace unleashes the remix of his hit track titled “Aiye Mami”, this time featuring Mavin Records’ star Reekado Banks as well as fuji and pop singer Pasuma. Directed by H2G Films, the video has the three stars having ... Read More
Sep 23, 2015 Over now to fast-rising US-based Nigerian rapper LasGiidi who drops a new track and video titled “Won Kere”. Here LasGidii samples the hit track of late legendary Juju singer Fatai Rolling Dollar titled “Won Kere Si Number wa”, which means they are fewer than us, in Yoruba. ... Read More
Sep 23, 2015 Last but not least, Mavin Records’ boss Don Jazzy teams up with Alyhills Records’ rising act Tolu in the video of Tolu’s classic track titled “ifemi”. Inspired by Tolu’s grandmother, Tolu sings about the loyalty and strength of his partner’s love. The video was shot by acclaimed ... Read More
Sep 22, 2015 The World Health Organization recently hinted at a possibility of zero cases of Ebola by the end of 2015. This was made know by the organization’s Assistant Director General, Bruce Aylward. However, the body still acknowledges the risk of reappearances in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, especially during the rainy season. “Our ... Read More
Sep 22, 2015 Two United Nations agencies have intensified their efforts to prevent new cases of malnutrition in South Sudan. Food shortage has deepened in the country following months of fighting which has killed and displaced many. Although the warring factions have recently embraced peace, the ripple effects of the prolonged conflict will take much ... Read More
Sep 22, 2015 The Japanese government recently began a final push to enact a contentious defense legislation that will allow its troops to fight overseas for the first time since World War Two. According to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the policy will mark the biggest change in defense policy, since the creation of Japan’s post-war ... Read More
Sep 22, 2015 Britain’s Prince William recently attended the 25th Anniversary Ball in honor of Tusk Trust for their impact in wildlife conservation in Africa. Speaking at the event, Prince William, who is the organization’s royal patron, called for the protection of endangered animals to avoid extinction. “The need to protect wildlife in Africa is ... Read More
Sep 22, 2015 The World soccer governing body recently put its Secretary General Jerome Valcke on leave following allegation that suggests he was involved in an improper deal to resell 2014 World Cup tickets for a lucrative profit. FIFA, which is still circumnavigating corruption investigations by Swiss and U.S. authorities, released a statement saying that ... Read More