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Monthly Archives: December 2015

Don Jazzy becomes the Future Africa Awards Ambassador

Nov 30, 2015 So, with The Future Africa Awards 2015 set to go down on December 6, this biggest youth event of Africa has unveiled top African celebs as its 10th anniversary ambassadors, which include Mavin Records’ boss Don Jazzy, French-Nigerian indie-pop singer Asa, Tanzanian mega star Diamond Platnumz, Nigerian beauty entrepreneur Tara Fela Durotoye ... Read More
 

EL Now Exclusive: Omoni Oboli talks ‘Fifty’

Nov 30, 2015 And ahead of the Nigeria premiere of Ebonylife Films movie Fifty, star actor Omoni Oboli chats exclusively with EL Now’s Cynthia Kamalu about her personal impression of the script and how the movie translated into the finished product. Fifty which follows the lives of 4 Nigerian women had its London premiere in ... Read More
 

Olamide loses dad

Nov 30, 2015 Our condolences to YBNL boss, Yoruba rapper Olamide who lost his father last week. Tthe “Shakiti Bobo” crooner who released his 5th album titled “Eyan Mayweather” last week took to his Instagram to mourn his late father on Thursday. Olamide posted a short message of prayer for him, asking the lord to ... Read More
 

New video alert! The Mavins – “Jantamanta”

Nov 30, 2015 Over now to new videos, check out the Mavins who are magicians in the video of their new track titled “Jantamanta”. From disappearing acts to levitations, the 7-man crew wowed their audience with their magic on the stage.
 

New video alert! Pasuma ft Qdot – “Olohun Ojee”

Nov 30, 2015 And renowned Fuji cum afro-pop singer Pasuma drops the video of his collabo with street hop act Qdot titled “Olohun Ojee. The track, off Pasuma’s latest album “My World” was directed by award-winning video director Clarence Peters.
 

Pope calls for ethnic, religious conciliation on historic African visit

Nov 30, 2015 Pope Francis recently kick started his historic tour to Africa by seeking to heal Christian-Muslim divisions in the continent. His visit, which will see him touch Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic, all of which have suffered the bite of Muslim-Christian strife. Speaking soon after his arrival in Kenya, Pope Francis ... Read More
 

Tunisia to focus on youth employment after bomb attack

Nov 30, 2015 Tunisian authorities recently announced new measures to improve security in the country following a suicide bomb incidence that left at least 12 dead. According to the office of the president, Tunisia will close its border with Libya for 15 days, hire 6,000 more recruits for security forces and protect itself against Tunisians ... Read More
 

Egyptian FM coordinates anti-terrorism efforts with Japanese counterpart

Nov 30, 2015 Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry recently met with his Japanese counterpart in Tokyo to discuss ways to coordinate efforts in the fight against militancy. During the two-day visit, Shoukry also sat down with Japanese Parliamentary head Tadamori Oshima to discuss Egypt’s political road map. While addressing the media, Shoukry said:  “The stability ... Read More
 

Children with cancer in Bolivia hold Christmas fundraiser

Nov 30, 2015 The Children’s Hospital of La Paz recently launched a Christmas fundraiser to raise money for treatments for five children living with cancer. Speaking at the event, Maria Fernanda, a cancer patient said: “Christmas is to be with family and it’s enjoyed with the family,” Marcelina Camargo, whose daughter Melani has cancer, said ... Read More
 

U.S. Vice-President Biden supports full integration of the Balkans within Europe

Nov 30, 2015 U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden and President of European Council, Donald Tusk, recently attended the Southeast Europe summit in Zagreb, Croatia. The annual event, which saw a convergence of heads of state from southeast and central European countries, was aimed at promoting regional cooperation. While addressing the media after the conference, Vice President ... Read More