Mar 15, 2016 China’s environment minister Chen Jining recently confirmed that his ministry’s crackdown on pollution is showing results. Speaking to journalist, Chen said: “Has there been a difference or not? We’re looking at three figures, to see if we’ve achieved what we are hoping for, or that is to say the change we are ... Read More
Mar 15, 2016 Mexican actor Eugenio Derbez was recently honored with the 2,576th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of hundreds of fans. Derbez, a beloved and influential figure in Latin American cinema and television, received the star accompanied by his immediate family and staff. The 54 year old, who dedicated the ... Read More
Mar 14, 2016 Nollywood actress and former beauty queen Ibinabo Fiberesima has been sentenced to five years in jail for the manslaughter of Giwa Suraj, a Lagos State Hospital member of staff whom she ran into in a car accident on Lekki-Epe Express way in February 2006. Ibinabo, who was accused of reckless driving was previously ... Read More
Mar 14, 2016 Cameroonian-Nigerian singer and entrepreneur Dencia is in the news again with her controversial skin lightening product Whitenicious, as she accuses her Nigerian Whitenicious representative Pearl Chucks of stealing over N40 million from her in the space of two years. In a lengthy press release Dencia dropped via Linda Ikeji blog, Dencia accuses ... Read More
Mar 14, 2016 EbonyLife CEO Mo Abudu has bagged the New African Woman Award for Media at the maiden edition of New African Woman Awards which went down at the Andaz Hotel in London recently. Also representing Nigeria by winning an award is 14 year old Nigerian female education activist and filmmaker Zuriel Oduwole who bagged ... Read More
Mar 14, 2016 Igbo rapper Pyno unleashes the video to his first track of the year titled “Ezege”. The Del B – produced track gets a Clarence Peters-directed video where Phyno goes on a hunt for pretty ladies.
Mar 14, 2016 celebrated Kenyan band Sauti Sol teams up with Tanzanian star Alikiba in a new song and video titled “Unconditionally Bae”. Partying in the midst of pretty ladies, the stars sing about the challenges of finding love in modern times. The video was directed by ace South African video director Justin Campos.
Mar 14, 2016 Cherie Blair Foundation, Exxonmobil Foundation, the Enterprise Development Centre of Pan Atlantic University and Emerging360 recently celebrated an innovative new initiative to empower women entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. Launched in 2014, the project aims to support women grow their enterprises and increase their access to finance. Speaking at the event, Cherie ... Read More
Mar 14, 2016 Eritrea authorities recently called the attention of the United Nations to its fine collections of early 20th century architecture in the city of Asmara. One of the coolest buildings that make Asmara a fascinating centers for architecture is the Catholic Cathedral of Asmara, whose bell tower can be seen from most parts of ... Read More
Mar 14, 2016 Argentine President Mauricio Macri and Foreign Minister Susana Malcorra recently met with EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini as Argentina looks to strengthen relations with the European Union. Speaking after the meeting, Mogherini said she take back a positive message to Europe regarding the South American country. “I will go back to Europe, ... Read More
