Nov 20, 2015 CEO of EbonyLife TV Mo Abudu, recently inspired young professionals at the 23rd Annual Wharton Africa Business Forum. The Woodlands Ballroom was filled to capacity with graduate students, professors, sponsors, and young professionals who came to listen to the talk titled “My Africa Story”, based on the theme My Africa Story: Lessons in ... Read More
Nov 19, 2015 As the album release season heats up, ace Nigerian rapper FalzTheBahdGuy drops his much-anticipated sophomore album titled “Stories That Touch”. The 17 track album features Phyno, Chigurl, Yemi Alade, Shaydee, Simi, Reminisce, Reekado Banks, MI, Bez, Show Dem Camp and others. Falz has it that the album tells stories everyone would relate ... Read More
Nov 19, 2015 Tanzanian Bongo Flava star Diamond Platnumz shone at the recently concluded All Africa Music Awards 2015, which went down at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday. The “Nana” singer was the star of the event, scooping three awards – Artiste of the Year, Song of the year as well ... Read More
Nov 19, 2015 Over now to new music videos, starting with that of Mavin Records’ singer D’Prince featuring the boss Don Jazzy and Baby Fresh, titled “Bestie”. Here D’Prince strives to break away from the friend zone because he is crushing on his bestie, whom he wants to make his boo. The video was directed ... Read More
Nov 19, 2015 And the Chairman MI is back with a new tune titled “Chairman Cypher”. The track comes with a one-man video, where MI proves that he is indeed still the chairman at the top of his game.
Nov 19, 2015 Yet on new tunes, X3M’s “Jamb Question” singer Simi drops this blend of fuji and afro-pop called “Open and Close”. Here, Simi and her crew take over a party, showing the partyers how to party up a storm the Naija way. The video was directed by celebrated video director Mex.
Nov 19, 2015 Top and up-coming Nigerian designers recently showcased their cutting-edge collections at the Lagos Fashion and Design Week. Designers wowed the audience with their elaborate array of African inspired creations and further underscored why Nigeria is fast becoming the continent’s premier fashion destinations. Ejiro Amos Tafiri, one of the showcasing designers said: “We ... Read More
Nov 19, 2015 Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe recently described Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit as a significance event for Zimbabwe. President Xi, who is due to visit Zimbabwe in December, will be the second Chinese head of state to visit Zimbabwe since the two countries established diplomatic relations. During a recent interview, President Mugabe ... Read More
Nov 19, 2015 A rare and flawless “Blue Moon Diamond” recently sold for 48.6 million Swiss francs to a Hong Kong buyer. The cushion-shaped diamond, which weighs 12.03 carats, had a pre-sale estimate of $35 to $55 million. David Bennett, worldwide chairman of Sotheby’s international jewelry division, commented on the diamond saying: “Tonight we set ... Read More
Nov 19, 2015 A volunteer firefighter from Mississippi, whose face was damaged during a home fire rescue, recently underwent the world’s most extensive face transplant. Doctors at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York announced the completion of the procedure, which gave 41-year-old Patrick Hardison a new scalp, ears and eyelids. Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez, a ... Read More
