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Monthly Archives: January 2016

Zidane dismisses claims over Rodriguez's commitment

Jan 27, 2016 Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane recently moved to quell rumors over the commitment of Colombian playmaker James Rodriguez. The 24-year-old, who joined Real Madrid from Monaco after dazzling at the 2014 World Cup finals, has been the center of rumors linking his dipping form to heavy involvement in the Spanish nightlife. “It ... Read More
 

Blackface accuses Wizkid of copying his style

Jan 26, 2016 So, veteran afro-pop singer Blackface of defunct Plantashun Boys has accused pop star Wizkid of stealing his style with his hit song “Ojuelegba”. Blackface, who has been on and off for a while, recently dropped a new track and video titled “Killah”, where he called out Wizkid, referring to him as a ... Read More
 

Ghanaian actor Solomon Sampah is dead

Jan 26, 2016 Over to Ghana, veteran Ghanaian actor Solomon Sampah has died at the age of 70 at Korle-bu Teaching hospital on Friday January 22. The “Original Hacks” TV commercial actor of the 90’s was reported to have been ill before his death. May his soul rest in peace.
 

Kunle Afolayan releases trailer of “The Ceo”

Jan 26, 2016 Moving on to Nollywood, here comes the first trailer of Kunle Afolayan’s much-anticipated pan-African movie titled “The C.E.O” starring Grammy Award-winning American-Beninese singer and actress Angelique Kidjo, Kenyan actor Peter King, American-Haitian actor Jimmy Jean-Louis, Nigeria’s Wale Ojo, Hilda Dokubo, Lala Akindoju and others. Making cameo appearances in the trailer is Nigerian ... Read More
 

New video alert! Baci ft Davido – “Let’s Relate”

Jan 26, 2016 Moving on to new videos, Triple MG act Baci finally drops the video of his collabo with O.B.O Davido titled “Let’s Relate”. The track, which is Baci’s debut single, was produced by VC Perez while the video was directed by Avalon Okpe.
 

I won't 'go back' on democracy, says troubled Tunisia's PM

Jan 26, 2016 Tunisia’s Prime Minister Habib Essid recently reiterated that he will not go back on the country’s young democracy. This was announced in the wake of violent protests and riots over the unemployment rate in the country. The demonstrations, which begun in the town of Kasserine, immediately spread across the country and is ... Read More
 

Fancy a Cappuccino – new urban coffee culture emerges in Uganda

Jan 26, 2016 Uganda recently held its 9th Barista championship, an annual contest designed to promote the country’s coffee and unveil the brewer with the best coffee-making skills. The championship, which had 16 contestants, featured the preparation of espressos, cappuccinos and original beverages for four judges within 15-minutes. Commenting on coffee consumption, Janet Muthoni, a ... Read More
 

China to maintain medium to high economic growth -Vice President LI

Jan 26, 2016 According to China’s president, the Asian giant will focus on maintaining medium to high economic growth, in a bid to pacify investors. China’s economy has been the Centre of several debates following a renewed plunge in its stock markets and yuan currency. This has stoked worries amongst investors over the health of ... Read More
 

Kerry arrives in Laos after departing from Saudi Arabia

Jan 26, 2016 United States Secretary of State, John Kerry, recently arrived in Vientiane, Laos where he was greeted by the U.S. Ambassador to Laos Daniel Clune. During the visit, Kerry met with Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong and Foreign Minister/Deputy Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith to discuss the upcoming Special U.S.-ASEAN Summit. While in South ... Read More